My one-person SaaS does $50k/mo in revenue. It costs me $473/mo on...

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Mike Strives@mikestrives
19 views Jan 16, 2024 ~2 min read
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My one-person SaaS does $50k/mo in revenue.

It costs me $473/mo on software to run it.

Here are the 10 no-code tools I'm using:
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#1 Newsletter ( @emailoctopus )

The cornerstone of all of my businesses. Whether it's my SaaS or projects like my course, YouTube channel, or other resources.

Email Marketing is still one of the best ways to reach your loyal audience and sell.

Cost: $95/month
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@emailoctopus #2 Payments ( @stripe )

Great API and easily connects with software.

Cost: $0/month + % per sale
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@emailoctopus @stripe #3 Content Marketing ( @hypefury )

It's my go-to for curating, scheduling, and engaging with online content.

Cost: $49/month
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@emailoctopus @stripe @hypefury #4 Personal + Business CRM ( @notionhq )

It runs my personal and business life.

- Roadmaps
- Internal notes/wikis
- Content systems
- Etc.

I literally store and document everything in there.

Cost: $16/month
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@emailoctopus @stripe @hypefury @NotionHQ #5 Meetings ( @calendly )

I use it to book product demos for my SaaS (+ Google Meet) and personal 1:1 coaching sessions.

Cost: $15/month
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@emailoctopus @stripe @hypefury @NotionHQ @Calendly #6 Video ( @loom )

Quickly record (explainer) videos/tutorials for internal usage or sharing with customers.

Cost: $0/month
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@emailoctopus @stripe @hypefury @NotionHQ @Calendly @loom #7 Automation ( @zapier )

Gotta love automation! It's what scales a business on its own. I use Zapier for all kinds of automation (e.g., sending emails and/or tasks to other resources).

Cost: $20/month
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@emailoctopus @stripe @hypefury @NotionHQ @Calendly @loom @zapier #8 Server ( @awscloud )

Best cloud server for running all of my (SaaS) apps and projects.

Cost: $180/month
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@emailoctopus @stripe @hypefury @NotionHQ @Calendly @loom @zapier @awscloud #9 Messaging ( @crisp_im )

It's the perfect way to stay in touch with our customers and talk to potential customers on our site.

Cost: $95/month
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@emailoctopus @stripe @hypefury @NotionHQ @Calendly @loom @zapier @awscloud @crisp_im #10 Email ( @useSimplify )

It makes working on email much more fun by turning your Gmail into a clutter-free and focused inbox.

Cost: $3/month
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