Hi everyone!
I have been live with my SaaS for about 1 year, basically getting stabilized and getting bugs worked out. I am in the automotive industry, fun stuff! I have another business that’s doing well (exotic/collector car storage…more of a side hustle), but software is my trade…cars are my passion.
I have about 15 customers on board happy with our product. It’s just me slinging code, doing demos, fighting fires, …doing it all.
My issue…how do I get my bootstrapped company going higher and faster (I know cash would solve all my problems…maybe?). I think I need a mentor to help, I am very hesitant to start offering equity (been sued before, not fun). I am a very independent guy (to a fault), not a big net worker (I am learning), but I realize I am missing some skills to take the next step.
I have seen things online, I have signed up for Growth Mentor and micromentor.org, just not pulled the trigger. Is it worth it? I know people in my community but, for some reason, I am hesitant to ask them for mentor recommendations. My biggest struggle is Sales & Marketing, I can solve problems all day long, but how best to get the message out.
I’ve been reading the forum and gotten some great advice. Thought I would throw this out and see what bounces back…maybe I am just venting.
I have been around the block a few times, so I am experienced. Just think it’s time for me to ask for help, but I don’t know the best way.
Thanks for reading and, of course, any and all feedback is welcome.
DMM
I have been live with my SaaS for about 1 year, basically getting stabilized and getting bugs worked out. I am in the automotive industry, fun stuff! I have another business that’s doing well (exotic/collector car storage…more of a side hustle), but software is my trade…cars are my passion.
I have about 15 customers on board happy with our product. It’s just me slinging code, doing demos, fighting fires, …doing it all.
My issue…how do I get my bootstrapped company going higher and faster (I know cash would solve all my problems…maybe?). I think I need a mentor to help, I am very hesitant to start offering equity (been sued before, not fun). I am a very independent guy (to a fault), not a big net worker (I am learning), but I realize I am missing some skills to take the next step.
I have seen things online, I have signed up for Growth Mentor and micromentor.org, just not pulled the trigger. Is it worth it? I know people in my community but, for some reason, I am hesitant to ask them for mentor recommendations. My biggest struggle is Sales & Marketing, I can solve problems all day long, but how best to get the message out.
I’ve been reading the forum and gotten some great advice. Thought I would throw this out and see what bounces back…maybe I am just venting.
I have been around the block a few times, so I am experienced. Just think it’s time for me to ask for help, but I don’t know the best way.
Thanks for reading and, of course, any and all feedback is welcome.
DMM
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