Buying and building a portfolio of small, enduring, niche vertical SaaS businesses that punch like $50M ARR scale firms 🏴☠️ ⚡️ ---- Follow for lessons on acquiring and operating
I had an absolute blast with Michel Gagnon and the Stun and Awe crew - THANKS again for having me... Sneak peek of the substance below: > Micro SaaS companies can be just as safe and stable as larger businesses, offering lower valuations and less competition from institutional players. > Founder-product fit is crucial, as founders solving their own problems often create useful products with great retention. > Founder burnout can be a buying signal, indicating a solid business with a founder ready to move on. > The first 90 days post-acquisition should focus on visibility, documentation, transition, and validating diligence assumptions before pursuing growth. > Building transparently and maintaining open communication with users post-acquisition helps preserve the human element and avoid the pitfall of going silent. > Simplicity equals mastery - if it takes a complex explanation to justify an acquisition, you probably don't fully understand the business. > Establishing reasonable incremental growth goals based on baseline performance (systems over goals) is more effective than setting arbitrary targets. > Fostering a culture of care and respect enables honest feedback and allows teams to move faster through a shared commitment to truth-seeking.
Why You Should Prioritize Systems Over Goals This powerful insight from Kjael Skaalerud at Skaling Ventures, my latest Growth Leap Podcast guest, really resonated with me. Kjael explained that focusing on systems and processes is far more important than fixating on end goals. Goals are important guideposts, but systems are what actually move you forward. His advice? - Use your current growth rate as a baseline - Set incremental goals to improve that baseline - Implement and optimize systems to hit those goals - Measure results and iterate I love this framework because it provides a practical way to make consistent progress. By prioritizing the systems and habits that underpin success, you avoid the trap of setting lofty goals without a roadmap to achieve them. Listen to the full episode with Kjael for more actionable growth strategies: https://lnkd.in/eTpWJUWm Question for you: What's one system or process you could implement this week to level up your business or life? I'd love to hear your ideas! #GrowthLeap #Podcast #MicroSaaS #b2bsaas #SkalingVentures #StunandAwe #buyerenablment
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Thanks Kjael for stopping by and sharing your experience with Skaling Ventures! Love it!
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