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Litun Nayak
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Why I’m Building My Own SaaS (And Why You Should Too)

“For years I worked on projects that weren’t mine. Then I asked — what if I built something of my own?”

That’s why I decided to build my own SaaS.

👋 A Little Backstory
For years, I worked on things that weren’t mine—client projects, freelance gigs, team tasks. I coded and created, but always within someone else’s system.

But I couldn’t ignore the question:
What if I poured all that effort into something I owned?

That question stuck. And the more I saw indie founders building simple tools, launching fast, and growing real income, the more I realized —

I don’t need permission to build something valuable.

🔥 Why I Chose to Build a SaaS

  1. I Can Code. I Can Build. Why Not Use That to Create Value?
    Instead of coding for others, I wanted to build an asset that grows over time. A product that solves a problem. Something I can ship, learn from, and improve — on my own schedule.

  2. SaaS = High Leverage, Low Overhead
    No office. No inventory. No physical logistics.

I can spin up a backend, connect a few APIs, and deploy a working app in days. The cost? Less than my monthly coffee bill. The upside? Global.

  1. Solving Real Problems = Real Users I’m not building for hype or trends. I’m building because I saw a gap — something annoying, inefficient, or broken — and thought, “I can fix this.”

If it solves my problem, chances are it solves someone else’s too.

  1. I Wanted Time and Ownership No more “just one more client revision.” No more chasing invoices. No more context switching.

With my own SaaS, I decide the roadmap. I prioritize the features. I talk directly to users. That autonomy is addictive.

  1. A Long-Term Bet on Myself This isn’t a side hustle or quick flip. It’s a long-term game. One where I control the variables, where progress compounds, and where each small win brings me closer to independence.

And even if I fail? The skills, the lessons, and the clarity I’ll gain are worth it.

🙋 Why Go Solo?
Good question. A lot of people prefer teams or cofounders.

But I chose to go solo because:

I can move faster
I can make decisions without debate
I can build in peace (and in public)
No investor meetings. No internal politics. Just a builder and their vision.

😬 The Real Talk: It’s Not Easy
It’s not all dopamine and user signups.

Some days feel slow. Some features break. Sometimes I question if I’m solving the right problem.

But every step forward — every tiny bit of progress — feels like mine. And that makes the hard parts worth it.

🕒 Why Now, Not Later?
Because “later” is just a soft way of saying “never.”

I could’ve waited for the perfect idea. Or the perfect time. Or more money, more experience, more confidence.

Instead, I chose to start now, with what I had.

✍️ Why I’m Blogging About This
I’m writing this as part of a 30-day blog challenge. But more importantly, I’m writing because:

I want to document the real story — no filters
I want to help others who are in the same spot
I want to build in public, learn faster, and connect deeper
Whether you’re coding your first MVP or still stuck in idea mode, I hope something in this blog lights a spark.

📬 Stay in the Loop
If you:

Want to follow a real SaaS journey from day 1
Enjoy honest reflections, lessons, and tactics
Might build your own someday
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👉 Follow my journey: Litun

Let’s build something real — without waiting for permission.

💬 Over to You
What’s stopping you from building your own SaaS?
Too many ideas? Not sure where to start?
Drop your thoughts — I’d love to hear your story.
“The best way to predict the future is to create it.”
Let’s get to work. 🚀

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