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In this episode, I welcome Tiago Costa for an in-depth conversation about his journey into developing Software as a Service (SaaS) without coding. Tiago shares his unique journey from his initial financial struggles to the successful creation of his ventures. He begins by revealing how he first came across the world of No-Code development while searching for a solution to help his mother manage Airbnb. This encounter led him to discover App Sheet, sparking his interest in designing and building apps. Tiago details his transition from freelancing to a more scalable business model, culminating in the creation of Free Up, an essential project management tool for freelancers. However, Free Up faced challenges, including high cancellation rates due to incomplete use of the tool. Seeking a solution, Tiago developed SINE software, specialized in document management and electronic signatures for small and medium-sized businesses. He invested heavily in marketing strategies and organic traffic, leveraging SEO, YouTube, and blogs to expand his visibility, while also facing the challenges of creating relevant and ongoing content. During the conversation, Tiago emphasizes the importance of validating business ideas with pre-sales and the need to act without fear of failure, learning at every step. He describes how he turned down a 120 thousand reais offer for Free Up due to its financial potential and details his partnership with Sebastian, who expressed interest in acquiring SINE. Tiago's journey not only shows the reality of those who undertake in the SaaS sector without coding, but also highlights resilience and the ability to adapt to market changes. Text indexing on Google is mentioned as a crucial strategy for measuring the performance of articles, requiring continuous effort to take advantage of organic traffic. Tiago even considers creating a bot to generate articles, indicating his commitment to innovation and efficiency. He highlights the importance of solid knowledge in content marketing and SEO, highlighting the need for agencies or writers to sustain a consistent production of quality content. This episode is a treasure trove of insights on entrepreneurship, business validation, digital marketing and the ability to transform adversity into opportunity. Tiago Costa demonstrates that with determination, innovation, and a customer-centric approach, it is possible to overcome challenges and achieve success in competitive markets. He plans to return to the podcast with more results from his marketing plan and share even more learnings with listeners. Tiago's experience is a valuable lesson for anyone who dreams of starting a business in the digital world, showing that dedication, constant learning, and the ability to adapt are fundamental to success. Learn the best practices for validating business ideas, discover how to manage cancellation rates, and learn about the marketing strategies that can transform a SaaS project into a consistent source of revenue. Don't miss this inspiring conversation, full of practical tips and life experiences that can help you achieve your entrepreneurial goals. If you are interested in No Code, SEO, digital entrepreneurship, or simply inspiring stories of overcoming and success, this episode is for you. Enjoy each insight and get ready to apply these lessons in your own journey. 00:00 - Introduction 3:47 - Tiago's story 8:38 - Creation of Free Up 11:23 - Other SaaS created 38:59 - Tiago's course at Sem Codar 41:47 - Recipe for success 45:07 - How do you know if an idea is worth it? 50:34 - Tiago's team 59:04 - Where does Tiago see himself in 5 years? 1:06:13 - Proposal by Free Up 1:07:21 - Conclusion #semcodar #nocode #saas - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ???????? Sem Codar Community - The largest No-Code course in the world, with hundreds of Bubble (No Code), FlutterFlow, WeWeb and Xano (Low Code) classes, step-by-step tutorials, from zero to advanced and a marketplace for professionals. In addition to an exclusive group with thousands of members asking and clarifying questions every day: http://lp.semcodar.com.br/?utm_source... ???? Free Class - Everything you need to know to get started in the world of visual application development: https://lp.semcodar.com.br/csc-cap-ma... ???? Create your free Bubble account: https://link.semcodar.com.br/bubble ???? Create your free FlutterFlow account: https://link.semcodar.com.br/ff ???? Create your free WeWeb account: https://link.semcodar.com.br/weweb ???? Create your free Xano account: https://link.semcodar.com.br/xano