Rohul Patel

Rohul Patel

Founder. On a mission to help 100K SMBs
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Do you use a coach, mentor, or just go it alone?

I'm building ClaritySMB because I experienced the power of business coaching firsthand. Having a coach completely changed how I approached my business, but at $1,000+ per month, it's just not realistic for most solo entrepreneurs. Most business tools are built for teams. Most coaches cost $1,000+ per month. And most advice is generic fluff that doesn't actually help you decide what to work on...

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Pre-launch: What marketing strategies should I plan for my B2B SaaS after PH?

Hey PH community! Building a lower-ticket B2B SaaS (about $30-40/month range) and planning my Product Hunt launch strategy. Want to make sure I have a solid post-launch marketing plan ready to capitalize on any momentum. Would love insights from founders who've been through this: Organic/Personal Brand: What organic channels should I be building NOW before launch? How important is founder...

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Love that you're working in 90-day sprints - that's such a powerful approach for maintaining momentum and actually getting things done. If you're open to some advice, I noticed a few things that might help you crush Q3 even harder: 1. Focus on 3-5 needle-moving goals: You had 8+ goals this quarter, which is ambitious but can spread you thin. Try picking 3-5 that will really move the needle for...
Nika
Q2 2025 Check-in: How did you do fulfilling your quarterly goals?
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Thanks for this and congrats on being #1. Might need a new Reddit account myself. Mind sharing your handle. I would love to study the type of content that worked for you.
Ha My Tran
How we hit top #1 on Product Hunt— and what I’d change next time to achieve way better results
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Love the way you differentiated this for a specific type of business versus something like Empire Flippers or BizBuySell. Smart positioning. It looks like you may have some sample listings on your website that say "sample." If you're live, you might want to look at that. Also, how will you be finding businesses that want to list? That seems like it could be the biggest challenge - getting...
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🎉 We’re live! Introducing MiniMergers 💼✨
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Looking for small business owners to test our AI business coaching platform

Hey Product Hunt community! I'm the founder of ClaritySMB, an AI-powered business coach built specifically for small business owners with fewer than 10 employees. The problem we're solving: Most small business owners are drowning in daily operations, wearing every hat, and have no clear roadmap for growth. Traditional business coaching works but costs $200+ per hour. Generic advice from blogs...

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We only did a survey through my personal network to see if the problem we were looking to solve was one that resonated. It validated the pain point but didn't test willingness to pay. Can you tell me more about these early access promotions? More specifically, what exactly was the promotion and where did you spread the word about it? I'm curious how you structured it to test actual payment...
Harsh Shah
🚀 Did you test demand before building? If yes, what worked best for you?
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I don't have a lot to offer here, but I think reminding myself that it takes time is all I can really do right now. This community has been helping a lot over the last few days. I can see how motivating it is to see others share their thoughts and struggles - makes you feel less alone in the grind. Once I figure out how to get that initial set of users for feedback, I think I'll feel much...
Martin Rue
Solo founders: how do you stay focused?
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Not looking to hijack the conversation, but felt this might add to the discussion: What are your thoughts on yearly-only pricing with NO monthly option? My product is an AI business coach, and real business transformation takes time. If someone only commits for a month or two, they won't see results and will churn thinking it doesn't work. We offer part of the system free so they can test...
Nika
How do you handle pricing strategies and discounts?
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I feel this struggle so hard. Here's my chaotic system: Reels and shorts - I like them directly (if I don't want it feeding into my algo, I'll send myself the link on WhatsApp) Longer YouTube videos - straight to Watch Later (which becomes a graveyard of good intentions) Links - I either bookmark them or keep 47 tabs open in my browser and pray it doesn't crash... and it always does 😅 AI chat...
Kunaaal
How do you guys manage saved social media content for research?
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Not gonna lie, I do this way too often. Maybe it's because I have a dev team and feel like I need to "use" them fully, but I consistently overbuild. It's also hard for me to wrap my head around an MVP that technically does almost nothing. My developer brain wants to solve ALL the edge cases and build "properly" from day one. But you're absolutely right - this approach is so much more powerful...
Juan Bautista Beck
Your "MVP" isn't minimal - it's just broken
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Hey Baltazar! This sounds exactly like what I need right now. I'd love to take advantage of a free test. I'm building an AI-powered business coach and am struggling with the exact validation challenges you mentioned in your post. We have an MVP, but I'm finding it tough to get honest, structured feedback beyond my personal network (who tend to sugar-coat things). Your modular approach is really...
Baltazar Torres
Building Probado – Customizable MVP feedback powered by vetted testers & AI (free for early users)
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Wow, I'm struggling with this exact challenge. I have an MVP for my product (took way longer than 2 weeks even though that's what I thought it would take initially). Before building, I reached out to my personal network and sent a Google form with questions to validate whether the problem I was looking to solve actually needed solving. They can be my first initial users, but as you mention,...
Kaustubh Katdare
A mistake that cost me $20K and 3 years, but taught me an important lesson.
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Great question, Nika. I think the real issue isn't age, it's defining success too narrowly. The "work hard until 30 then coast" mentality treats success like a destination rather than a journey. When people optimize purely for financial exits or Forbes lists, they often miss the deeper satisfaction that comes from building something meaningful over time. I've noticed the most fulfilled...
Nika
Is it really good to succeed at a young age?
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