SaaStr
JANUARY 15, 2025
While some might dismiss sector-specific vertical SaaS software as ‘too small’ or ‘too niche’, companies like Veeva ($40B), Clio ($3B), Toast ($1.3B), and Slice ($1B) have proven there’s massive value in going deep rather than broad. 10 Ways Sales is Different in Vertical SaaS 1.
SaaStr
JANUARY 9, 2025
Dear SaaStr: What Are Some Successful SaaS Leaders Without Sales Teams? Many that are self-serve and SMB-focused can start off without a sales team … for a while. But almost none stay without a sales team … forever. Yes, Atlassian since well past its IPO had almost no direct sales team. Maybe on Day 0.
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SaaStr
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
Private Equity Gets Very Interested in SaaS Once You Cross $20m ARR, growing 30% — if you are burning almost nothing. They lost their entire sales team, except one exec. Private Equity has different goals, and Andy did a great deep dive on the process. We’ll do more here on SaaStr but my Top 5 Learnings below. #1.
SaaStr
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Along with co-host Ben Salzman, Jason and Henry discuss the transformative power of AI within SaaS and the evolving dynamics that are reshaping the landscape of software as a service. ” The best sales leaders are the ones that are even better recruiters than the CEO. There’s recruiting and there’s people building.
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Our comprehensive article delves into the merits and challenges of Payment Facilitators (PayFac) versus Independent Sales Organization (ISO) registration. Understand the nuances of speedy onboarding with PayFacs and the enterprise value advantages of ISOs. Delve deeper into issues of scalability, compliance, and setup.
SaaStr
OCTOBER 16, 2024
The era of hyper-functional SaaS is here, and it’s reshaping the landscape of SaaS companies. PST, SaaStr CEO and Founder Jason Lemkin lays out how SaaS companies are now faced with the challenge of delivering more comprehensive, automated, and efficient solutions than ever before. AI in SaaS is automation in many cases.
Tom Tunguz
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Many mid-market software companies price with the goal of revenue maximization, negotiating for the highest possible price in each sale. Penetration pricing leads to land-and-expand sales tactics. Salesforce sells CRM seats based on an aggregate ROI of increased sales productivity for example.
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In the ever-changing world of SaaS, keeping up with the latest trends in payment strategy is vital for success. This is where registering as an Independent Sales Organization (ISO) can give your SaaS company an edge.
Speaker: Collin Stewart, Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Predictable Revenue
As you scale your SaaS business, you want to be armed with all the necessary tools to ensure optimal growth, which ultimately stems from how effective your sales team is. Sales effectiveness = Product Market Fit*(Messaging + Channels + Tactics). October 29, 2019 11:00 AM PDT, 2:00 PM EDT, 7:00 PM BST.
Speaker: Brian Chang, Managing Director of Warburg Pincus & Scott Schwan, Chief Product Officer of A-LIGN
Scaling your SaaS business to the growth stage requires a strong product/market-fit, an optimized marketing funnel with repeatable sales processes, and a strategy for customer retention. But how do you truly get to that coveted phase of continued growth and profitability? Land marquee customers and build loyalty with them.
Speaker: Michael McMillan - Customer Experience Expert, TEDx Speaker, and Author
Customers who have a seamless buying experience, from speaking with sales and purchasing the product to easily finding support, are more likely to return to your organization and recommend it to others. Are you looking to elevate your CX support strategy?
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