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How to Price Your SaaS Product: A Framework That Actually Works
Most SaaS founders price too low or too high. Here's a data-driven framework for pricing your SaaS, when to raise prices, and how to test pricing without losing customers.
7 MVP Mistakes That Waste $100K+ and 6 Months (And How to Avoid Them)
Most founders waste $100K+ building MVPs nobody wants. Here are the 7 most expensive MVP mistakes, what they cost, and exactly how to avoid them.
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How to Price Your SaaS Product: A Framework That Actually Works
Most SaaS founders price too low or too high. Here's a data-driven framework for pricing your SaaS, when to raise prices, and how to test pricing without losing customers.
7 MVP Mistakes That Waste $100K+ and 6 Months (And How to Avoid Them)
Most founders waste $100K+ building MVPs nobody wants. Here are the 7 most expensive MVP mistakes, what they cost, and exactly how to avoid them.
How to Hire Your First Developer When You're Non-Technical (Without Getting Burned)
Non-technical founders make 5 predictable hiring mistakes that cost $50K+ and 6 months. Here's exactly how to hire, vet, and onboard your first developer successfully.
5 Technical Debt Mistakes That Will Cost You $100K+ (And How to Avoid Them)
Early-stage SaaS founders make predictable technical debt mistakes that cost $100K+ to fix later. Here's how to spot them early and avoid expensive refactors.
Build vs Buy: When to Use AI APIs vs Building Custom AI Features
Should you use OpenAI's API or build custom AI? A framework for deciding when to buy pre-built AI solutions vs building from scratch, with real cost comparisons and decision criteria.
The Hidden Costs of AI Features in SaaS Products (And How to Budget for Them)
Beyond API costs: The real expenses of adding AI to your SaaS. From technical debt to monitoring to team training, here's what most founders miss when budgeting AI features.
AI-First vs AI-Enhanced Products: Which Strategy Is Right for Your SaaS?
Should you build an AI-first product or add AI to enhance your existing SaaS? Cost, market position, and strategic trade-offs explained with real examples.
AI Agents for SaaS: When to Build Them (And When Simple AI Is Better)
AI agents can transform your SaaS product or become an expensive distraction. Learn when agents make sense, how to build them, and when simple AI features work better.
How Much Does It Cost to Start a SaaS Company in 2025? (Real First-Year Budgets)
Starting a SaaS costs $35K-$150K first year. Complete budget breakdown: development, marketing, tools, legal. Bootstrapped, funded, and well-funded scenarios from 50+ startups. Updated Nov 2025.
MVP Developer Cost: Complete 2025 Pricing Guide (Real Numbers from 50+ Projects)
MVP developer costs $8K-$60K depending on complexity and location. Real pricing breakdowns, hourly vs fixed rates, regional differences, and hidden costs from 50+ projects. Updated Nov 2025.
Claude vs GPT-4 for Application Development: Which LLM Should You Use?
Head-to-head comparison of Claude and GPT-4 for building AI-powered applications. Cost, performance, accuracy, and real-world benchmarks to help you choose the right model.
How to Find a Technical Co-Founder in 2025 (Step-by-Step Guide + Vetting Checklist)
Where and how to find a technical co-founder without recruiters. 9 proven places, red flags to avoid, vetting checklist, and what great technical co-founders look for. Real founder strategies that work.
Technical Co-Founder Equity: What to Offer in 2025 (Real Splits + Calculator)
How much equity should you give a technical co-founder? Real equity splits (20-50%), vesting schedules, valuation scenarios, and common mistakes. Interactive equity calculator included.
When to Add AI Features to Your SaaS (and When to Wait)
Not every SaaS needs AI. Learn the signals that you're ready, common mistakes to avoid, and how to validate AI features before spending $50K+ building them.
Your developer doesn't suck. You're just hiring wrong.
Most founder-developer problems aren't about bad developers. They're about hiring the wrong type of developer for what you actually need. Here's the difference between a Code Typist, Technical Partner, and Turnkey CTO.
How a Part-Time CTO Launches Your MVP in 45 Days
Use this 6-week playbook to scope, build, and ship a revenue-ready SaaS MVP without hiring a full-time CTO.
Technical Co-Founder vs Hiring: What Solo Founders Need (2025)
Equity or cash? Solo founders struggle with this choice. Real comparison of co-founder vs hiring, equity splits, red flags, and when each works. Decision framework included.
From Shopify to Custom SaaS: When (and How) to Make the Jump
Outgrowing Shopify? When to migrate to custom software, what it costs, and how to avoid expensive mistakes. Real migration timelines included.
Stuck at $20K MRR? Why Your Developer Can't Scale (And What to Do)
Revenue plateau? It's not your product—it's your tech. Why MVP developers hit a ceiling and how to break through. Includes scaling roadmap and when to upgrade.
Solo Founder? How to Find a Developer Who Actually Gets It (2025 Guide)
Hiring alone is terrifying. Learn how solo founders find developers who become true partners—not just contractors. Includes vetting checklist and red flags to avoid.
Developer vs Agency vs Technical Partner: What Early-Stage Startups Actually Need
Freelancer ($50/hr), agency ($150/hr), or technical partner ($125/hr)? Real first-year costs, timelines, and outcomes from 50+ projects. Decision framework + case studies. Updated Nov 2025.
Developer Left Mid-Project? 48-Hour Recovery Plan (2025)
Step-by-step rescue guide: secure code, audit progress, and relaunch fast. Free 48-hour recovery checklist.
How Much Does a SaaS Cost to Build in 2025? Real Pricing Breakdown
SaaS development costs $20K-$80K for MVP in 2025. Real pricing from 50+ projects: calculator, timeline estimates, hidden costs, and cost-per-feature breakdown. Updated Nov 2025.
Can't Code? How to Hire a Developer (Non-Technical Founder's 2025 Guide)
Zero coding experience? No problem. Step-by-step guide to finding, vetting, and hiring trustworthy developers. Includes 20 interview questions and scoring rubric.
I Have a SaaS Idea but I'm Not Technical — Here's Your 2025 Action Plan
Validate, budget, and build your first version without coding. Real founder checklist + Notion template.
Virtual CTO Services vs CTO as a Service: Founder's 2025 Playbook
Compare pricing, ownership, and ROI so you can pick the right fractional leadership model before you burn another month of runway.
The Real Cost of a Full-Time CTO in 2025
Beyond the $439k salary: uncovering the true investment required for senior technical leadership and why fractional CTOs are gaining traction in B2B SaaS
The Modern SaaS Tech Stack I'd Choose in 2025
After building 50+ SaaS products, here's the battle-tested tech stack that delivers speed, scale, and maintainability without the complexity
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