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Episode 779 | 10 Myths Most SaaS Founders Believe

2025/6/17
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Rob Walling: 许多七位数SaaS创始人认为自己不擅长营销,但事实可能并非如此。他们可能只是缺乏某些技术技能,但他们对公司和客户的深刻理解使他们成为优秀的营销人员。重要的是要对自己有现实的评估,而不是自恋地认为自己在所有方面都是满分。如果公司已经达到了七位数的ARR,那么创始人肯定做对了一些事情。 Mark Thomas: 我认为创始人通常是最优秀的营销人员,他们对公司、客户和信息传递有深刻的了解。他们可能缺乏营销的技术技能,但这种自我限制的信念会导致团队结构上的错误选择和资金浪费。创始人可以通过转换心态,努力学习并做好营销。即使今天的营销技术不如别人,他们可能也做得很好。

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Many SaaS founders, even those generating seven figures in revenue, underestimate their marketing capabilities. This self-limiting belief leads to poor team choices and wasted resources. Successful founders often possess innate marketing skills, even if they lack formal training.
  • Seven-figure SaaS founders often undervalue their existing marketing skills.
  • Focusing on strengths and learning new skills is more effective than hiring immediately.
  • Successful founders often grow their businesses significantly before building a marketing team.

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Are common SaaS myths sabotaging your success?

In this episode, Rob Walling sits down with SaaS growth expert (and TinySeed Institute) coach) Marc Thomas to break down ten persistent and damaging myths believed by many SaaS founders and why challenging them is key to scaling smart.

**Topics we cover: **

  • (4:52) – “I’m not good at marketing” is a lie

  • (8:48) – Top-of-funnel obsession

  • (13:12) – Lifetime affiliate payouts = profit killers

  • (18:21) – Hiring a marketing team too soon

  • (21:52) – Chasing new markets too early

  • (25:08) – Fear of sending more email

  • (27:36) – Chasing shiny growth hacks like programmatic SEO

  • (31:14) – Dismissing sales in favor of only self-serve

  • (35:10) – Avoiding competitor content out of fear

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