S1E21 – How to grow Your B2B SaaS to 10k Monthly Recurring Revenue(10k MRR)

In season 1 of our podcast, we hosted 20 guest experts on various subject matters. The goal of our podcast is to help other B2 B Saas founders to grow. We asked our guests to share with us tricks and ideas of how to grow your Monthly Recurring Revenue and each expert had his own expert advice. Growing a B2B SaaS (Software as a Service) to $10,000 in monthly recurring revenue (MRR) requires a strategic approach and consistent effort. Here’s a brief summary of the key advice and steps you can take to achieve this goal.

Define your target market Identify a specific niche or industry that can benefit from your SaaS product. Understand their pain points, and needs, and how your solution can address them effectively.

Develop a compelling value proposition

Clearly communicate the unique value your SaaS provides to potential customers. Highlight the benefits, competitive advantages, and the specific problems it solves. This will help you differentiate your product from competitors.

Build a minimum viable product (MVP)

Develop an initial version of your SaaS that includes core features and functionality. Keep it simple, user-friendly, and focused on solving the most critical pain points of your target market. Launching an MVP allows you to gather feedback and iterate based on user input.

Acquire early customers

Start by reaching out to your personal network, industry contacts, or potential customers who align with your target market. Offer them free trials, pilot programs, or discounted pricing to encourage adoption. Use their feedback and testimonials to refine your product and messaging.

Implement a scalable sales and marketing strategy

Develop a comprehensive plan to attract and convert leads into paying customers. Utilize various marketing channels such as content marketing, social media, search engine optimization (SEO), and paid advertising. Build a sales process that includes lead nurturing, demos, and clear pricing plans.

Focus on customer success and retention

Happy customers are more likely to stay and refer others. Provide excellent customer support, regular product updates, and continuous improvements based on user feedback. Implement a system to measure customer satisfaction and gather testimonials or case studies to showcase your product’s value.

Optimize pricing and packaging

Regularly assess your pricing strategy to ensure it aligns with the value you deliver. Consider offering tiered pricing plans or add-on features that cater to different customer segments. Experiment with pricing and monitor customer response to find the optimal balance between value and affordability.

Expand your customer base

As you acquire more customers, leverage their networks and referrals to reach new prospects. Develop strategic partnerships with complementary businesses or industry influencers to expand your reach. Explore opportunities to collaborate with resellers or offer white-label solutions to penetrate new markets.

Track key metrics and iterate

Continuously monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as MRR, customer acquisition cost (CAC), customer lifetime value (CLTV), churn rate, and conversion rates. Analyze the data to identify bottlenecks or areas for improvement. Adjust your strategies and tactics accordingly to optimize growth.

Invest in scaling efforts

As you approach the $10,000 MRR mark, consider scaling your team, infrastructure, and resources to accommodate growth. Hire additional sales and marketing personnel, invest in customer support systems, and optimize your product’s scalability and performance.

Remember, growing a B2B SaaS to $10,000 MRR takes time and persistence. Stay focused, adapt to market feedback, and continuously improve your product and processes to achieve sustainable growth.

Meet the author

Joran Hofman

Back in 2020 I was an affiliate for 80+ SaaS tools and I was generating an average of 30k in organic visits each month with my site. Due to the issues I experienced with the current affiliate management software tools, it never resulted in the passive income I was hoping for. Many clunky affiliate management tools lost me probably more than $20,000+ in affiliate revenue. So I decided to build my own software with a high focus on the affiliates, as in the end, they generate more money for SaaS companies.