Retainer Models That Clients Actually Want to Keep Paying For
'I don't really know what I'm paying you for.' That email changed how I structure every retainer since.
recurring revenue
The Economics of Micro-SaaS: Bootstrapping What Works
A micro-SaaS pulling $5K/month with $200 in costs is a better business than one making $50K/month with $45K in expenses. Margins matter more than MRR.
Building Recurring Revenue as a Solo Developer
How solo developers build predictable income streams. WordPress maintenance plans, micro-SaaS products, plugin subscriptions, and the revenue stacking approach that compounds over time.
How to Create a Business with Recurring Revenue
Recurring revenue models for service businesses and SaaS companies. Subscriptions, retainers, maintenance plans, and membership structures, with the key metrics that matter for each.
Why I Stopped Chasing MRR Growth
Moving beyond MRR obsession to metrics that actually indicate business health. Net revenue retention, LTV:CAC ratio, profit per customer, and hours per revenue dollar.
How to Build a Retainer-Based Business Model
How to shift from unpredictable project work to stable monthly retainers. The four retainer structures, pricing approaches, and client management strategies that create predictable revenue.