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Most SaaS Founders React Wrong When Sales won't increase, Here’s What Works

When leads don’t convert or sales slow down, the default reaction for many SaaS founders is to build more features.

But most of the time, the real problem isn’t the product.
It’s the messaging and how the SaaS is positioned.

Leads are confused.
They’re not sure what the product is for, who it helps, or whether it will actually solve their problem.

More features don’t fix confusion.
They usually make it worse.

If users don’t understand:

  • what the product is for

  • who it helps

  • why it’s better

no amount of building will change that.

Clear explanation beats more code.

I’m running a free 2-week product marketing & positioning sprint for indie hackers and early-stage SaaS founders to help clarify their message before they build more.

No upsells. Just clarity.

If this sounds familiar, happy to take a look at your product.

posted to Icon for group Building in Public
Building in Public
on January 17, 2026
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    This resonates a lot.

    It’s tempting to hide behind building when things don’t convert, because shipping feels productive.
    But unclear positioning usually shows up much earlier than feature gaps.

    I’ve noticed that when people struggle to explain what the product is for in one sentence, adding more features only amplifies the confusion.

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      BTW, I would love to get to know about MAKARA and look how I it can be included on my free 2 week product marketing and positioning sprint.

      Would this be bad time to talk about the positioning and product marketing of your SaaS?

    2. 1

      Exactly, founders try to make their SaaS become everything, but they don't try to focus on a niche problem and communicate it properly to the right people

  2. 1

    You forgot to read your article before pasting it from chat gpt

    1. 1

      pretty sure I read it buddy

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