Brad Parker sold four retail businesses to focus entirely on FormPiper
Brad Parker · $225k in MRR with $50k/mo in profits. How this non-tech founder built a bootstrapped SaaS selling to furniture stores. · Aug 12, 2022 · at 13:35
Brad Parker, founder of FormPiper, discusses transitioning out of retail store operations to focus entirely on software.
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“And it was great, you know, but since we last spoke, I actually sold my four retail businesses. So I'm just focusing on SaaS, working with retailers, and it's just a much easier place to live.”
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