Startups For the Rest of Us Episode 622 | Making Hard Product Decisions & Growth vs. Profitability with Derrick Reimer
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Sep 13, 2022 
Derrick Reimer, founder of SavvyCal, shares his insights on the tricky balance between profitability and growth. He discusses the rationale behind specific product feature decisions and the challenge of deciding what not to build. The conversation touches on the importance of customer feedback and maintaining a clear product vision despite diverse market demands. Derrick also reflects on the complexities of engaging in public debates on Twitter and offers a glimpse into the latest developments in subscription models.
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Approval Feature
- Derrick Reimer shipped a SavvyCal feature requiring booking approvals.
- This addressed power users' needs and aligned with SavvyCal's philosophy.
No SMS Notifications
- SavvyCal won't build SMS notifications due to complexity and user experience concerns.
- Alternative solutions like Zapier integrations already exist.
Feature Magnetism
- Features can attract specific user types, so consider if they align with your target audience.
- SavvyCal avoids over-catering to internal scheduling needs.