Ideas are everywhere—you just have to know how to spot them. A casual social post, a dinner table rant, or a community forum complaint can spark your next MicroSaaS venture. The key is learning how to listen, research, and validate before you build. That’s exactly what this chapter is all about.

You’ll discover how to uncover real problems in niche markets and turn them into software solutions people actually want. Whether you’re solving scheduling headaches for personal trainers or building a better tool for consultants, it starts with research—and ends with validation.

What You’ll Learn in This Chapter:

✅ Why niche markets are the best playground for MicroSaaS success
✅ How to find real customer pain points through conversations and communities
✅ How to analyze existing tools and find opportunities to improve
✅ Easy ways to validate your idea using landing pages, surveys, and MVPs
✅ How to evaluate market size, competition, and long-term potential
✅ How your personal experience can reveal high-value problems worth solving
✅ Common mistakes to avoid when choosing and testing your idea

By the end of this chapter, you’ll know how to identify real problems, validate your concept, and position your MicroSaaS idea for long-term, sustainable growth.