Rediscovering SaaS From First Principles: Why a $499/mo Agency Beats $10k/mo
eptwts · x · 2026-08-10
A developer reflects that running a $499/month agency is often more appealing than a traditional $5k-$10k/month agency model.
The core advantages of this approach include extremely low churn, highly productized (and automated) service delivery, and the ability to experience real compounding growth over time. This essentially represents rediscovering SaaS from first principles in the AI era.
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