When you joined this group, the goal for many of you was to build and launch your own SaaS product. I share that same ambition, but speaking with you in the weekly calls has lead me to a realization. My success in SaaS wasn't found in creating my own product; but by creating the products and services that clients desire. A Shift in Our Journey Together: We're now embracing a slightly different, yet very powerful path - building a high-ticket development agency, mastering client acquisition, project management, and providing top-notch technical consulting. Why This Matters My own success has stemmed not from launching individual SaaS products, but from building custom solutions for clients and diving deep into technical consulting. This is where I, and many other successful agencies, have struck gold. Selling the Shovel In this era of a SaaS 'gold rush,' while many chase the dream of creating the next big SaaS, agencies have found success in providing the development – the 'shovel.' In any gold rush, those supplying the tools often reap the greatest rewards. Introducing a SaaS Agency Guide To complement our new direction, I'm developing a live, evolving SaaS Agency guide. This resource will grow in real-time, capturing the latest insights from our experiences. It's not just a guide; it's a shared journey of discovery and growth. What This Means for You Our guide will dive into this philosophy, teaching you how to be the indispensable provider in this tech era. We'll cover everything from client acquisition to high-value technical consulting – the skills that make you indispensable in the tech gold rush. Building for Today, Preparing for Tomorrow While our current focus is on client-based project delivery and consulting, the foundational skills you'll acquire here lay the groundwork for any future tech endeavors, including launching your own SaaS. Your Role in Shaping Our Guide Your engagement, feedback, and perspectives are crucial. This guide is a collaborative creation, shaped by our collective insights and experiences.

I've noticed a kind of 'System as a Service' that applies to so many industries - Central Dashboards. For example - an Amazon Coach teaches the strategies for how to become a successful online seller, and also provides an E-Commerce Dashboard where you can manage your PPC, monitor your sales, check inventory, and automate review requests. Here are some more ideas: Social Media Dashboard: A social media expert could create an info-product that teaches businesses how to create a successful social media strategy, and combine it with a central dashboard where businesses can manage all their social media accounts, schedule posts, track analytics, and engage with their audience. Marketing Dashboard: A marketing consultant could create an info-product that teaches businesses how to create and implement a marketing plan, and combine it with a central dashboard where businesses can track their marketing campaigns, monitor their website traffic, and analyze their audience. Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Dashboard: A sales expert could create an info-product that teaches businesses how to manage their customer relationships effectively, and combine it with a central dashboard where businesses can track their leads, manage their contacts, and automate their sales processes. Project Management Dashboard: A project management expert could create an info-product that teaches businesses how to manage their projects effectively, and combine it with a central dashboard where businesses can track tasks, collaborate with team members, and manage deadlines. Financial Dashboard: A financial consultant could create an info-product that teaches businesses how to manage their finances effectively, and combine it with a central dashboard where businesses can track their income and expenses, manage budgets, and plan for financial goals. Website Analytics Dashboard: A website optimization expert could create an info-product that teaches businesses how to optimize their website for better performance, and combine it with a central dashboard where businesses can track website analytics, monitor visitor behavior, and make data-driven decisions for website improvement.

Hi, guys! Glad to have come across this group! My long and arduous journey in design has brought me to no-code and micro SaaS building. Especially since most businesses only see design as a very small if not negligible expense item compared to sales or development and even social media presence. So I'm here to level-up and see where my design practice can become a strategic advantage (and help anyone here) in the 2020's era of commerce when paired with other high-value (or higher-valued) skills.