Inside Out vs. Outside In: Choose Your Product Management Strategy Wisely

Welcome to the wild world of product management, where finding the right strategy can make or break your SaaS dreams. Buckle up as we embark on a journey through two different approaches: ‘Inside Out’ vs ‘Outside In’. Choose your product management strategy wisely, as they have very different objectives and will have a huge impact […]
Services-as-a-Software: the prudent way to SaaS

The journey into SaaS doesn’t always start with a quest for tech dominance. For those looking to build a solid, scalable SaaS business without groundbreaking tech, beginning with service offers a safer route. This strategy leverages existing demands, ensuring a firm foundation for additional features. It works both for launching a company as well as […]
Why Qualifiers are more important than Deal Winners

So, you’ve done the legwork. Your market research is spot-on. Your solution? Sharply defined. You’ve polished your messaging until it shines, pinpointing exactly what your customers crave. Yet, the wins aren’t piling up as you’d hoped. Sounds familiar? Perhaps it’s time to rethink your focus. Maybe, just maybe, you’ve been dazzled by the allure of […]
Why You Should Fall in Love with the Problem, Not the Solution

In the whirlwind journey of getting market attention and investor interest, the urge to show off innovative solutions often overshadows the real purpose of any business: solving a customer’s problem. Typically, a startup’s journey or the launch of a new product is marked by three phases: identifying the problem/solution fit, achieving product/market fit, and […]
Sidestepping ‘Bullshit Bingo’ in Scaleups: Prioritize ‘What’ and ‘How’ First, then Define a Genuine ‘Why’

Discover How Steve Jobs and Jeff Bezos Built Billionaire Empires without Initially Defining Their ‘Why’ In the quest for business success, Simon Sinek‘s Golden Circle has emerged as a pivotal model, advocating for companies to start with their ‘why’ – the profound purpose, cause, or belief that drives their existence. Firms like Apple Inc. […]
The Bottleneck Odyssey: Finding the Achilles’ Heel in Your SaaS Business with Theory of Constraints

In the labyrinthine world of SaaS, understanding the ‘Theory of Constraints’ (TOC) isn’t just an intellectual exercise—it’s akin to uncovering the Rosetta Stone of your business’s growth. Eliyahu M. Goldratt’s brainchild, TOC, is one of the founding principles of Lean management and widely applied in manufacturing. It can however also serve as a magnifying glass […]
The 2M€ Wake-Up Call: Leaving Money On The Table When You Don’t Understand The Value You Deliver

Welcome to another insightful escapade here at “SaaSquatsch Blog,” where we spice up the SaaS universe with our unique blend of humor and wisdom. Today’s expedition takes us through the challenging yet rewarding world of value-based pricing, a must-know for up-and-coming and scaling SaaS ventures. Imagine it as a rollercoaster journey, transitioning from the […]
Mastering KPIs in SaaS: A Journey from Casablanca to Rabat and Beyond (and How to Avoid Nightly Encounters with Camels)

Welcome to the inaugural post of the “SaaSquatsch Blog” – your unconventional guide to SaaS success. Today, we dive into the world of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and the art of choosing and trusting them wisely. The Moroccan Odyssey: A Lesson in KPI Navigation Let me share an anecdote that mirrors the risks of blindly […]
