In August we reached $1m ARR! Today on the blog, I broke down our journey into different milestones and what we learned at each step. TL;DR https://canny.io/blog/how-we-built-a-1m-arr-saas-startup/
$0 ARR: Be very specific about the problem you solve and who you solve it for
$0-$1k ARR: Don’t forget to prioritize things outside your expertise
$1k-$10k ARR: Validate your product before pulling the trigger on your launch
$10k-$50k ARR: Talk to your customers, go after low hanging fruit. Experiment with pricing
$50k-$100k ARR: Identify areas for a potential first hire—they’ll make a big impact on your company and productivity
$100k-$250k ARR: Learn from mistakes, hire people for the long haul
$250k-$500k ARR: Double down on your wins. Try (reasonable) take home assignments with promising candidates
$500k-$1m ARR: Balance company vision, metrics, and customer feedback to prioritize high-impact projects
$1m+: TBD, we're continuing to push on product and trying outbound sales for the first time!