MicroConf Tactics: Give Me 36 Minutes and I'll Teach You How to Find $1M SaaS Ideas

MicroConf Tactics: Give Me 36 Minutes and I'll Teach You How to Find $1M SaaS Ideas

May 6, 2026 · 38 min

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Rob Walling shares insights from a survey of founders on how to discover successful SaaS ideas.

I surveyed 200+ founders making $1K-$100K+/month to find out how successful founders came up with their SaaS idea. In this video I break down the 8 proven methods they used—with real examples from dozens of founders. Spoiler: 72% found their idea through their work. Your next SaaS might be hiding in plain sight. Links from the Pod Watch this video on YouTube Subscribe to the MicroConf YouTube Channel Free 9-5 Audit (find your SaaS idea at your day job) 75+ Marketplace opportunities Get early access to my upcoming book SaaS Launchpad Huge thanks to all of the folks who filled out the survey! HamiltonRock · pinggg · Opening chess trainer · Trophy Labs · Slotly · CalFull · TemplateDocs · CREflow · Siteshot Pro · Praemostro ApS · saasyDB · Parable · Glow Social · WA Reminders · GuideWhale · MySQLSync · TrakRF · PostFast · Hutch Staging · TraitLab · SavvyIdeas · Photo Studio App · OpenGraphs · AdKit · Mega Seating Plan · Vanilo · CompanyEnrich · StreamThing · Samir Alibabic · VermietAssistent · Geocodio · Explosync · PictoMento · Favourites.io · Bridify · BlueGamma · Phos Site LLC · Airsailer · WaltDesign and Development · GiveMeLeads · Builder Prime · Questo è Cheto · Tododrive ·…

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Host: Rob Walling

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Organizations: MicroConf, YouTube, SaaS Launchpad, HamiltonRock, pinggg, Opening chess trainer, Trophy Labs, Slotly, CalFull, TemplateDocs

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