MicroConf On Air
Welcome to the MicroConf Podcast! Every week, we feature the stories and strategies you need to level up your SaaS business. From the visionaries and makers who fuel sustainable, profitable software companies that don’t need to seek venture capital to make a meaningful impact in their lives.
Rob Walling · MicroConf
Show overview
MicroConf On Air has been publishing since 2020, and across the 6 years since has built a catalogue of 277 episodes, alongside 3 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 110 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence, with the show now in its 17th season.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 12 min and 32 min — with run-times ranging widely across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Business show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 9 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2020, with 68 episodes published. Published by MicroConf.
From the publisher
Welcome to the MicroConf Podcast! Every week, we feature the stories and strategies you need to level up your SaaS business. From the visionaries and makers who fuel sustainable, profitable software companies that don’t need to seek venture capital to make a meaningful impact in their lives.
Latest Episodes
View all 277 episodesMicroConf Tactics: Give Me 36 Minutes and I'll Teach You How to Find $1M SaaS Ideas
MicroConf Tactics: 9 Brutal Truths About Startups I Know After 20 Years in SaaS
MicroConf Tactics: What's ACTUALLY Happening in SaaS Right Now
MicroConf Tactics: Coding in 2026 is STILL a Superpower (Even with AI)
Is learning to code still worth it in 2026? Rob Walling breaks down what’s actually happening in the industry, why coding is still one of the highest-leverage skills you can learn, and how he’d approach learning to code if he were starting from scratch today. Links from the Pod MicroConf Mastermind Matching MicroConf Mastermind Guide Watch this video on YouTube Subscribe to the Rob Walling YouTube Channel SaaS Launchpad and “The DNA of a Great SaaS Idea” Frontend Mentor Boot.dev
MicroConf Tactics: 6 Signs Your SaaS MVP Is Not Good Enough (nobody teaches this)
In this video, Rob Walling breaks down 6 real reasons your MVP flopped from solving the wrong problem to over-promising what your product can’t yet deliver, and shows you exactly how to fix each one. Links from the Pod MicroConf US - Portland - Use Promocode ROB50 for $50 off Watch this video on YouTube Subscribe to the Rob Walling YouTube channel SaaS Launchpad and “The DNA of a Great SaaS Idea” The Mom Test
MicroConf Tactics: You're Working on the WRONG Things - here's how to fix it
Rob Walling shares the Certainty vs. Uncertainty Framework, the system he’s used to build six companies and invest in over 250 startups to help you stop mistaking “busy” for “effective,” and focus on what truly drives progress. Links from the Pod MicroConf Europe Tickets are on Sale - Reykjavik, Iceland - Sept 21-23rd, 2026 Watch this video on YouTube Subscribe to the Rob Walling YouTube Channel Episode 720 | How to Prioritize Your Focus (In Both Your Startup and Personal Life) The SaaS Playbook Buy Back Your Time
MicroConf Tactics: I Obsessed Over Product-Market Fit - Here Are the 5 Stages of PMF
Rob Walling breaks down the five phases of Product-Market Fit, showing how founders can identify where they are on the spectrum and what specific actions will move them forward. Most founders think product-market fit is a switch that suddenly flips on, but it’s not! Links from the Pod TinySeed Application are open until 2/17/26 TinySeed Applications Live Q&A- February 11th, 10AM EST Watch this video on YouTube Subscribe to the MicroConf YouTube Channel
There’s ONLY 5 Ways to Use AI in SaaS (prove me wrong)
Every founder is asking the same question: “Am I falling behind on AI?” In this video, Rob Walling breaks down the five ways startups are using AI and which ones actually work. He covers everything from using AI as your core product to leveraging it for growth and operations, including real-world examples from SaaS founders. Can’t find a developer, and now you’re frustrated with the hiring process? G2i gives you access to over 8,000 pre-vetted engineers - no AI-generated resumes, just real, experienced candidates ready to join your team. Start your 7-day free trial at https://g2i.co/microconf and mention MicroConf for $1500 off your first invoice! Links in the pod: Watch this video on YouTube Subscribe to the Rob Walling YouTube Channel Get Your Tickets for MicroConf Europe 2026 Get Your Tickets for MicroConf US 2026 Use promo code ‘ROB50’ to get $50 off your ticket.
MicroConf Tactics: How to Hire Your First Developer (Avoid These 7 COSTLY Mistakes)
Hiring your first developer or engineer is a huge milestone and it’s easy to make costly mistakes. In this video, Rob Walling shares the seven most common pitfalls founders face when hiring a developer for the first time, plus expert tips to help you build your startup team with confidence. Can’t find a developer, and now you’re frustrated with the hiring process? G2i gives you access to over 8,000 pre-vetted engineers - no AI-generated resumes, just real, experienced candidates ready to join your team. Start your 7-day free trial at https://g2i.co/microconf and mention MicroConf for $1500 off your first invoice! Links in the Pod: Watch this video on YouTube Subscribe to the Rob Walling YouTube Channel MicroConf Masterminds MicroConf Connect
MicroConf Tactics: The Silent Killer of Startups (And How to Prevent It)
In this episode, Rob Walling shares why building alone is dangerous, what your real options are, and exactly how to surround yourself with other founders who can help you navigate the chaos without losing your mind. Links from the Pod Watch this video on YouTube Subscribe to the MicroConf YouTube Channel MicroConf’s Mastermind Matching Program Get your free copy of the MicroConf Masterminds Guide
MicroConf Tactics: How TinySeed Helped Harris Grow His SaaS to $500k ARR (in 1 Year)
Rob Walling chats with Harris Kenny, founder of OutboundSync, about how he took a low-code MVP and, with seed funding from TinySeed, scaled it into a SaaS business generating over $500K in annual recurring revenue — all in just one year. Links in the episode: Watch this video on YouTube Subscribe to the MicroConf YouTube Channel OutboundSync TinySeed Accelerator Program Bonus Coaching Call TinySeed Tales Season 5 Startups for the Rest of Us Podcast
MicroConf Tactics: How to Perfectly Position Your B2B Brand in 34 Minutes
Unlock the most effective homepage positioning framework used by top-performing SaaS founders. In this video, Anthony Pierri of Fletch PPM breaks down how to craft a homepage that instantly communicates what your product does, who it’s for, and why it matters, boosting clarity, conversions, and customer trust. Perfect for founders and marketers looking to level up their SaaS website strategy. Links from the Pod Watch this video on YouTube Subscribe to the MicroConf YouTube Channel Get your ticket to MicroConf US 2026 | Portland, OR | April 12-14, 2026 MicroConf Events Fletch PPM Follow Anthony on Linkedin
MicroConf Tactics: 5 BORING Decisions That Made Me a Multi-Millionaire
After 20 years building and exiting SaaS companies, Rob Walling looks back and pinpoints the 5 choices that made all the difference, from launching his first product to bootstrapping and exiting apps for life-changing money. Links from the Pod Watch this video on YouTube Subscribe to the MicroConf YouTube Channel Join MicroConf Connect Startups for the Rest of Us Podcast Rob's 10 Best Entrepreneurial Decisions (Full List Here)
MicroConf Tactics: NEVER Make These 6 Mistakes (Lessons from 20 Years in Business)
Rob Walling shares 6 founder regrets that didn’t just cost him money, they nearly derailed his business. From invisible mindset traps to avoidable missteps in hiring and decision-making, each one reveals something most founders don’t realize until it’s too late. Links from the Pod MicroConf Remote MicroConf Events Watch this video on YouTube Subscribe to the MicroConf YouTube Channel
MicroConf Tactics: The BEST Sales Funnel For Your SaaS (new data changed my advice)
In this episode, Rob Walling breaks down data-backed strategies to improve your trial funnel and explains why most SaaS founders should rethink freemium vs. free trial. Backed by insights from the nearly 700+ startups who participated in the State of Independent SaaS Report and 200+ of his own investments. Links from the Pod MicroConf US Tickets are on Sale 2024 State of Independent SaaS Report MicroConf Connect Watch this video on YouTube Subscribe to the MicroConf YouTube Channel
MicroConf Tactics: Break Through the 7 SaaS Plateaus
Plateaus are the death of SaaS; unless you know how to spot and beat them. In this talk from MicroConf New Orleans in 2025, Rob Walling shares real data from 192 startups and reveals how to break through the 7 SaaS growth plateaus- including leaky funnels, high churn, lack of leads, and losing product-market fit. Links from the Pod MicroConf US 2026 Tickets are on sale! MicroConf Remote Tickets are on Sale | November 5, 2025 Watch this video on YouTube Subscribe to the MicroConf YouTube Channel
MicroConf Tactics: Why to Avoid B2C SaaS at All Costs
In this episode, Rob reveals why selling to consumers (rather than businesses) is so freaking hard. He shares the only B2C SaaS strategy he would ever bet on, after starting 6 companies, investing in 224 SaaS startups, and writing 5 books on building life-changing businesses. Links from the Pod Watch this video on YouTube Subscribe to the MicroConf YouTube Channel MicroConf Mastermind Applications are Open MicroConf Connect Castos Startups For the Rest of Us Podcast
MicroConf Tactics: Responding to the Brutal Comments on My Recent Video
Rob read the comments. Every last one of them. 225+ and some were wild. He’s here to break it down, clear the air, and set the story straight. Watch the video that caused all this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rXXRdB3TJI&t=2s Links from the Pod MicroConf Masterminds Watch this video on YouTube Subscribe to the MicroConf YouTube Channel TinySeed Portfolio Rob's Books Startups For the Rest of Us Podcast
MicroConf Tactics: Designing the Perfect SaaS Business (Steal My Checklist)
Every founder dreams of building the next big SaaS success. But what separates the ideas that just sound good from the ones that truly take off? In this video, Rob Walling shares his personal checklist for the perfect SaaS idea. The more boxes you can check, the higher your chances of success. Links from the episode: Tinyseed Applications open soon! The SaaS Launchpad Watch this video on YouTube Subscribe to the MicroConf YouTube Channel
MicroConf Tactics: 7 Tempting Startup Ideas I’d NEVER Build (And Why)
If you're an early-stage founder or just dreaming about launching your own startup, you want to maximize your odds of success. But here’s the thing: not all ideas are created equal. Some are so tempting, so popular, that you'll see them everywhere—but they're actually traps that have burned more founders than can be counted. In this episode, Rob Walling walks through seven startup ideas he’d never build. Links from the Pod Get the Free SaaS Launchpad module Watch this video on YouTube Subscribe to the MicroConf YouTube Channel