4 Software Deals Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: November 1st, 2023

Start A Software Deals Business

Here are some real life success stories of starting a software deals business:

1. Secret ($216K/year)

Jean-Loup Karst, the co-founder of Secret, came up with the idea for his business while running his previous startup. He realized that many entrepreneurs, including himself, struggled to find affordable software deals. Inspired by the perks programs offered to accelerators and incubators, Jean-Loup decided to create a platform that would provide exclusive deals on services and software for startups.

How much they make: $216K/year
Current team size: 0

On Creating A Website Full Of Software Deals For Startups

Secret is a platform that offers exclusive deals on services and software for startups, allowing entrepreneurs to save up to $50,000 on 70+ SaaS deals and make their businesses more profitable at 100% free, and their accelerated growth is fueled by personalized email marketing and niche forums.

About

Jean-Loup started Secret about 5 years ago

Revenue

Jean-Loup grew the business to $18K/month

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2. AppSumo

AppSumo is the #1 software deal site for entrepreneurs to make money online. Enjoy lifetime software deals, discounts on small business tools, & free resources.

How much they make:

3. Secret

How much they make: $216K/year
Where they're located: Paris, Ile-de-France, France
Current team size: 0