How to turn a market downturn into your tailwind in SaaS

What can we do different to grow resilience in periods of crisis?

A market downturn always results in a shock effect – whether it’s the recent COVID pandemic, an economic crisis (like we’ve seen in 2008), or a regional (or global) conflict (such as the effects of what’s happening today in Ukraine). And that results in an unpredictable reaction that can last for months, even years. 

And although the analysts are often not in agreement about the answers – one thing they agree about is: Crisis brings opportunity.

And that opportunity is hidden in the changing priorities. What used to sell well up to yesterday, not necessarily sells today anymore. This is about the perception of value. Something that was mission-critical yesterday can become a nice to have today – and vice versa. So it’s not that everything ‘locks’ (at least not for long) – investment priorities shift. And that’s the opportunity to not only meet your forecasts but to exceed them.

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About Ton Dobbe

Sales Pitch

Product Positioning Consultant for Sales-Led SaaS Scaleups.
I help CEOs turn their better product into higher win rates and shorter sales cycles.
Author of The Remarkable Effect, host of The Remarkable SaaS podcast.
Unlike other consultants, I tie my fees to your results.

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