S5E3 - The Playbook of Growing 20+ B2B SaaS Companies: Tim Schumacher’s Guide to SaaS Success

In today's world of technology, many entrepreneurs are interested in Software as a Service (SaaS) businesses. But running a successful SaaS company is not always easy. In this episode on the Grow Your B2B SaaS host Joran Hofman sits down with Tim Schumacher, co-founder of SaaS Group, who has built a proven playbook for growing 20+ B2B SaaS companies. His playbook gives useful advice on how to overcome challenges and build strong SaaS businesses. SaaS Group has acquired over 20 B2B SaaS companies, and this experience has taught Tim a lot about what it takes for these businesses to thrive. Key Timestamps (00:00) - Introduction to SaaS Growth Strategies (00:54) - Meet Tim Schumacher: Co-Founder of SaaS Group (01:24) - What is a Bootstrapper Mindset? (03:16) - The Dangers of Overspending in SaaS (05:33) - Tim's Tips: How to Avoid Financial Pitfalls (06:36) - How SaaS Group Optimizes Processes Post-Acquisition (08:43) - Growth Strategies: A Real Example from Typebutler (12:16) - Effective Go-to-Market Strategies for SaaS Success (18:54) - Overcoming Growth Plateaus in SaaS Companies (21:07) - Building the Right Team Beyond $10 Million ARR (27:39) - When and Why SaaS Founders Should Consider Selling (29:05) - Growing to $10K MRR: Tim's Founder's Advice (30:20) - Reaching $10 Million ARR: Building a Strong Team (32:50) - Episode Summary: Key Takeaways for SaaS Success