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You need to consider the fact that Tim is creating a real asset that has a market valuation based on a multiplier of revenue and/or profits.

In the business I created with my cofounder, we never made that much on a monthly basis, but when we finally sold the company, we did very well.

So to motivate yourself, just ask yourself how much would you like your business to be worth if you ever decide to sell it?




As one reference point, I've seen smaller saas-companies go for about [2,3] times ARR. Source: following feinternational newsletter. Always thought that was a bit dissapointing. Care to share your experience?




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