Episode 808 | A $500k "Step 1" Business, When To Consider SOC2, And More Listener Questions Startups For The Rest Of Us podcast

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Episode 808 | A $500k "Step 1" Business, When to Consider SOC2, and More Listener Questions

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Is it time to sell, autopilot, or double down on your plateaued SaaS business?

In this episode, Rob Walling tackles listener questions and shares practical frameworks for what to do when your product hits a plateau, explains why “autopilot” often leads to decline, and outlines when founders should seriously consider SOC 2 compliance. Rob also talks about balancing a startup with a newborn, the real value of open source and IP, and the risks and rewards of building MVPs in exchange for equity.

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Topics we cover:

(2:34) – What to do with a plateaued $500k B2C app
(4:28) – Founder motivation, business longevity, and the myth of autopilot
(13:15) – Should you offer MVP development in exchange for equity?
(14:04) – Equity risks, upside, and how to protect yourself
(18:00) – When SOC2 compliance actually matters for founders
(21:08) – Balancing a new baby, a job, and SaaS ambitions
(24:38) – Can open source IP help bootstrappers stand out?
(25:25) – Why differentiation and marketing matter more than patents or code

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