SaaStr

DECEMBER 11, 2020

And with nearly 70% of global revenue for ISVs currently derived from third-party channel sales , no other approach to distribution ensures the exposure and revenue of the channel. By doing so effectively, you can unlock a path to scaling profits. A delicate balance for the Modern ISV. Diminishing profit margins.

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SaaStr

MAY 15, 2024

In this week’s Workshop Wednesday, RevenueCat CEO Jacob Eiting and Growth Advocate David Barnard share their annual State of Subscription Apps report with us. So, let’s look at the state of subscription apps and how B2B SaaS can learn from it. Churn is much higher on consumer subscriptions, but you have higher expansion revenue.

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SaaStr

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

These two departments are a SaaS company’s most important; without their alignment, there is no growth or scale. was pretty simplified, mostly made up of annual or monthly subscriptions. While annual/monthly subscriptions still exist, they are more complex than ever. Governance is a critical component of how you grow and scale.

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FastSpring

MARCH 3, 2023

Most billing and subscription management solutions let you: Build various trial and subscription models (e.g., free or paid trial and usage-based or fixed price subscriptions). Manage active subscriptions (e.g., Send invoices and/or payment notifications. We take the lead on audits.

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Payment Services Payment Features Merchant Services Payments 117

Payrix

JANUARY 30, 2024

Back to customer stories A cut above the rest Why Real Green Systems, the leading software platform for lawn care businesses, chose Payrix. The company’s clients depend on cash flow, and having a credit card on file means technicians in the field can immediately invoice from their mobile app and see cash in their bank account 24 hours later.

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SaaStr

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Everything from hiring on the GTM side to layering in a sales-led motion into PLG. From a Go-To-Market perspective, Zapier uses a hybrid model that involves a combination of freemium offerings, subscription plans, and partnerships. Let’s dive into what’s making that hybrid model successful: PLG and Sales Led?

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SaaStr

MAY 22, 2024

And … 92% of its revenue is from subscriptions. Today, Gartner has now crossed $6 Billion in revenue, with a stunning $35 Billion market cap. About $1m Quotas for 5,000 Sales Reps Gartner is split into two divisions, and interestingly, both have quotas of about $1m per rep. #2. Gartner’s research does. #4.

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Intercom, Inc.

AUGUST 29, 2019

In this week’s episode we’ve dug down into the podcast vaults to bring you some of the best insights shared by our guests about scaling sales. It’s no surprise that one of the key levers for growth as you go from startup to scale-up is your sales team. Hiring for sales with John Barrows.

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Blulogix

APRIL 12, 2024

The intricate nature of subscription models can indeed be a formidable maze, but with the right strategies, businesses can turn these complexities into substantial advantages. Strategic Insights Through Data Analysis Complex subscription models generate vast amounts of data, from customer usage patterns to billing preferences.

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SaaStr

AUGUST 19, 2022

Jason recently opened up an AMA on Twitter Spaces to answer questions about how to scale faster. Jason Lemkin: Actually more than that, 10X revenues, only growing 22%. ZoomInfo, which probably all of us at least know if we don’t use, grew 54% last quarter at over a billion in revenue. So much talk about doom and gloom.

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Blulogix

APRIL 9, 2024

By BluLogix Team Mastering the Art of Complex B2B Recurring and Subscription Billing: Integration and Automation: Scaling Your Business Efficiently In subscription-based business models, particularly those operating within the digital space, managing digital inventory emerges as a critical yet complex task.

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FastSpring

JANUARY 10, 2023

In broad strokes, recurring billing consists of four steps: Setting up trials, recurring billing intervals, and pricing models. Checkout (including payment processing and gathering sales tax, GST, and VAT). Handling failed payments and customer notifications. Chargebee: Supports Complex Subscription Management.

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Payment Solutions Payment Features Payment Methods Payment Services 130

USIO

JANUARY 15, 2024

Subscription Models: Usio will provide general insights into why subscription-based payment processing is often considered advantageous for Software as a Service (SaaS) businesses. Predictable Revenue Streams: Subscription models provide a consistent and predictable revenue stream for SaaS companies.

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SaaStr

JANUARY 5, 2022

So far in FY2022, 62% of our total revenue came from customers with more than one Box product, up from 57% in FY2021. There’s no denying that renewals are the most important motion in SaaS and subscription. Improvements for a sales team and process are a ‘no finish line’ business. Make the move to multi-product. Key takeaways.

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FastSpring

APRIL 18, 2024

For many SaaS and software companies, international sales are a key part of their growth trajectories. 4 ways a comprehensive, localized pricing strategy can lead to higher profits. After we raised our prices, sales increased.” Why it’s so important to optimize pricing for local markets.

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Chart Mogul

JULY 28, 2023

Four experts from the SaaS world sit down to discuss sales tech stacks, evolving your sales team, and some common mistakes organizations make building sales teams and purchasing software. ChartMogul’s very own VP of Sales, Sara Archer heads the panel discussion.

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FastSpring

AUGUST 11, 2020

When it comes to software and online purchases, those transactions are increasingly moving to a subscription-based model, where customers put their purchases on autopilot so they can have continuous access to SaaS products. Subscription services are what customers want. What are the advantages of using subscriptions as a revenue model?

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SaaStr

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Offering a suite of solutions dedicated to supporting multifaceted billing needs and revenue operations, I believe Metronome serves as the perfect scaling partner for innovative businesses and software companies. Prior to that, she was President at Salesforce, responsible for the company’s worldwide sales organization.

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Baremetrics

MARCH 31, 2021

SaaS and subscription companies like yours need to collect and manage recurring payments at scale. Regular payment gateways like SagePay and WorldPay won't cut it. All the data your startup needs Collecting payments is just one step of effective subscription management. It's the No.1 Square Fees: 3.5

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Blulogix

OCTOBER 11, 2023

5 Advantages of Using the Right Automated Billing System for Subscription Businesses By BluLogix Team In the fast-paced world of subscription-based businesses, managing recurring revenue streams efficiently and effectively is essential for sustained growth and success. Subscription Billing 1.

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SaaStr

JULY 15, 2022

Jason recently opened up an AMA on Twitter Spaces to answer questions about scaling from $1M to $10M. We did a good AMA on this scaling at SaaStr Europa in Barcelona, a couple weeks back. That will scale, and then take those emails after four great pieces of content and do a weekly webinar and do a weekly get-together for them.

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SaaStr

MAY 12, 2022

Jim Rose, CEO of CircleCI, leverages his experience marketing to software developers to discuss the merits of moving from a subscription-based to a usage-based business model. Five years in, CircleCI implemented a usage-based subscription model. The gym recognizes the revenue when the customer comes in and uses the facilities. .

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FastSpring

JUNE 22, 2022

And that decision shapes their product and sales processes for the life of their company. On the flip side, one of the reasons Zoom was able to scale as quickly as it did was its ability to expand into the consumer sphere. For example: Are you making your quoting and invoicing experience as efficient and flexible as possible?

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Stax

JANUARY 29, 2024

However, staying focused on the big picture can be challenging if your business is bogged down by repetitive payments and intricate billing procedures—both common hurdles for a billing system with inadequate functionality. Stax Bill simplifies invoice and subscription billing management by automating manual financial processes.

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Clouded Judgement

MARCH 22, 2024

Subscribe now ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue) vs ERR (Experimental Runrate Revenue) ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue) is one of the most popular SaaS (Non-GAAP) metrics. Many investors laugh (and some rightly so) at the fact that software companies’ valuations are often described as a multiple of revenue.

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SaaStr

JULY 22, 2020

I’m not ashamed to admit that when I set up our first SaaS sales comp plan, I had no idea what I was doing. But I did all the sales myself, and stupidly, had no sales comp plan at all ??. Then, as we first scaled up a sales team, we ended up literally copying Salesforce’s comp plan. A boiler room.

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SaaStr

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

How do you build a sales organization from scratch? What about moving from founder-led sales to building a sales team and scaling your revenue growth? Build a predictable sales process. Before you hire your first sales reps, you need to have a justifiable reason to do so. Cold calling.

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FastSpring

JANUARY 17, 2023

Most subscription billing platforms let you: Automate invoicing and payments. Customize and manage one or more subscription and trial models. Provide a self-service portal to customers so they can manage their accounts (including payment information, seats, and more). Automated invoices and customer notifications.

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FastSpring

MARCH 15, 2021

Do you know what’s better than one sale? Multiple sales that happen automatically. That’s the beauty of subscription models. While implementing a subscription model means ongoing revenue, it also brings up many challenges for managing those subscriptions. Why Shift to a Subscription Revenue Model.

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Stax

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Here’s an interesting stat: 70% of businesses consider subscription and membership models indispensable for future commercial growth and expansion. They must engineer a well-rounded solution that makes handling subscriptions a breeze (and yes, it is as hard as it sounds). However, only 10% of them currently employ these models.

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Payments SaaS Payments Payment Services Merchant Services 88

FastSpring

JANUARY 19, 2023

Since it joined FastSpring in early 2020, the company has increased its revenue by 628% and is still growing fast. When NitroPack was first getting started, they used PayPal to accept and process payments. “It As soon as they launched, NitroPack began bringing in revenue. Using PayPal, software companies can send U.S.-style

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SaaStr

JANUARY 10, 2024

Strong growth, break-even margins, and very high quality revenue. The Big Efficiency Cuts Have Been in Sales & Marketing Procore got more efficient and its operating margins up mainly by cutting sales & marketing expense — down almost 10% this past year. That, plus the 95% GRR, leads to 33% growth. #7.

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Chart Mogul

MARCH 19, 2021

The exact process that allows us to send targeted messages and close more deals at scale. At ChartMogul, we have been long supporters of content marketing and inbound sales. So far, most of our lead generation is the result of a strong brand, word of mouth, valuable resources and blog posts, and rock-solid documentation.

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Blulogix

JANUARY 9, 2024

Automation: A Game-Changer in Subscription Billing By BluLogix Team Welcome to the eighth installment of our series on selecting the right subscription billing platform. Today, we’ll explore another critical factor that can make or break your subscription billing success: automation.

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SaaStr

APRIL 17, 2024

But they are ar $780,000,000+ in ARR, with an 86 NPS and strong revenue growth at 29% overall and 49% in subscriptions (yes, it’s confusing). New Customers Still Growing 22% at Scale. For me, Net New Customer Count has become the metric I obsess the most about at scale. 68% of Revenue in U.S.,

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ChurnZero

JANUARY 26, 2022

82% of marketers say that “active customer retention” is one of the most important objectives for their CRM team , leading many Marketing and Customer Success team members to seek out new ways to understand customer pain points and improve the customer experience. In Marketing and Sales, personalization is the key to building relationships.

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FastSpring

AUGUST 3, 2022

There are several things you can do to prepare your go-to-market teams for changes in your prospects’ and customers’ buying behaviors and priorities. I spoke with FastSpring’s former VP of Revenue Operations about this, and you can stream our entire conversation at the bottom of this piece. Do your sales teams know how to pivot?

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