In episode 704, join Rob Walling for another solo adventure where he answers listener questions. He weighs in on buying a SaaS, how to validate ideas using landing pages, and what tech stack to choose. Rob also provides guidance for those considering leaving their comfortable day jobs in favor of being a founder.

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Topics we cover: 

• 4:00 – Comparing your business to successful outliers
• 9:50 – Exploring business outside of a comfortable day job
• 15:45 – Early access landing pages prior to development
• 20:00 – How do you vet SaaS businesses that you are trying to acquire? 
• 27:16 – Evaluating a seller’s intentions
• 29:50 – Choosing a tech stack for your SaaS

Links from the Show: 

• MicroConf Remote – Early Stage Saas Strategies
• Register for MicroConf US in Atlanta, April 2024
• Apply for Director of Marketing and Operations for MicroConf
• MicroConf Connect
• Startups For The Rest of Us – Ask a question
• 37signals
• 7 Proven Ways to Create Profitable SaaS Ideas EVERY Time
• The SaaS Playbook
• Quiet Light
• Acquire.com
• The Stair Step Method of Bootstrapping

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