Hi everyone. Have really been struggling with getting the first paying customer for my SaaS recently. Also, over the last few months I’ve been banging my head against the wall wondering how in God’s name I was going to turn early interest into actual users who pay—and I know a lot of people here have been too. Anyway, I was talking to ChatGPT and I think I’ve got a simple approach. Wanted to share it with you all in case it’s helpful (should be less than $10/m): 1. Do direct validation instead of building in isolation. Reach out to real potential users on LinkedIn, Reddit, and niche communities and get honest feedback before adding more features. 2. Download a simple landing page tool (Carrd / Notion / Framer). Keep it minimal — just the problem, a clear solution, and a waitlist or “book a demo” button. 3. Etc etc — offer a “done-with-you” version first. Instead of waiting for a fully built SaaS, manually deliver the outcome for early users so you can actually understand what matters. 4. Set up a basic CRM + follow-up system (Google Sheets + Gmail templates). Track every conversation and follow up every couple of days — this alone can significantly improve response rates. 5. Close first users manually before scaling anything. Only start building automation once you see consistent demand. I really hope this helps you 🙏 and happy to chat more if someone needs a walkthrough. Thank you!

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I feel a little stuck and honestly pretty confused lately. I’m already working in the AI/web design/funnel space, and I’m not completely starting from zero anymore. I’ve already worked with a few clients through referrals and personal connections, and I attached some video testimonials below this post so you guys know I’m not just talking randomly 😅 The problem is:now I feel stuck in that weird middle stage. Like… I know I have skills.I know I can provide value.But I’m confused about direction, niches, outreach, and how to consistently get more clients. A lot of people keep giving me the same advice:“Post testimonials on LinkedIn.” “Post on Twitter.” “Keep posting content.” But honestly I feel like there has to be smarter ways than just endlessly posting and hoping someone notices. So I genuinely wanted to ask people here who are ahead of me: How would YOU use existing testimonials/results to get more clients consistently? Not beginner advice more like real direction for someone already in the middle of the journey trying to level up. By the way, I’m 17 from India 🇮🇳 and still learning every day, so any genuine advice would honestly mean a lot 🙌

What have you actually shipped this week? Not researched. Not planned. Shipped. Drop below: - What you built - Who it’s for - The ONE outcome it delivers - What tool stack you used - Biggest lesson from building Simple wins count. Landing page. MVP. First user. First payment. First AI workflow. Momentum matters. Remember: Build fast. Monetise early. Deliver consistently.