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I'm still riding the SaaStr wave 🌊, and my mind is blown! First SaaStr Annual, and wow, what a game-changer. The crown jewel? Jason's AMA. Hearing him live is like striking the mother lode if you think his podcast and YouTube are gold mines. I've distilled Jason's wisdom into five nuggets that'll revolutionize your SaaS game: 1️⃣ PLG Reality Check "PLG isn't magic. You need millions of users for cheap products or thousands for expensive ones." 🔑 Takeaway: If your market's too small, embrace sales-led growth. Build an exceptional self-serve product or double down on your sales team. 2️⃣ The Age of Expertise "Customers want solutions, not small talk. Age is irrelevant." 🔑 Takeaway: Master your product, solve problems, and become the go-to expert. Youth? It's an asset when you're the most competent person in the room. 3️⃣ M&A Mastery "Don't let 'build or buy' ultimatums pressure you into selling." 🔑 Takeaway: Seek diverse perspectives, even under NDA. Remember, sometimes good offers don't come back – but bad deals aren't worth the pain. 4️⃣ VP Hiring Hierarchy "Marketing > Sales > Product. But a great VP trumps timing." 🔑 Takeaway: Hire marketing at $20K MRR, sales at $1-2M ARR. For products, prioritize customer-centricity and deep product knowledge. 5️⃣ Partner Power Play "Direct sales alone won't cut it. HubSpot gets 40%+ revenue from partners." 🔑 Takeaway: Invest heavily in partnerships. Dedicated resources for relationship maintenance are non-negotiable. Jason's AMA was a masterclass in SaaS strategy. These insights are just the tip of the iceberg. You're leaving money on the table if you're not following his content. What's your biggest takeaway? Which of these insights will you implement first? Let's discuss it! 👇 #SaaStr2024 #SaaS #StartupAdvice #ProductLedGrowth #PLG #Partnerships