I run a business similarly to what the parent advised to do and I wouldn't have it any other way. I am independent, I don't have to pursue GROWTH GROWTH GROWTH at all costs, I don't have to worry about running out of funding, I don't have to "scale", I don't have to hire people just because investors want me to.
The numbers are different for every business, and I'd argue that SaaS customers at $10k-$15k are not easy, because you need high-touch sales for that, but you can make various approaches work.
The main point is that VC-funded (or YC->VC funded) startups are not the only way to achieve success as defined by financial sufficiency. Arguably (and I would really argue) they aren't even the best way, if you take quality of life factors into account. Or if you care about your customers/users.
The numbers are different for every business, and I'd argue that SaaS customers at $10k-$15k are not easy, because you need high-touch sales for that, but you can make various approaches work.
The main point is that VC-funded (or YC->VC funded) startups are not the only way to achieve success as defined by financial sufficiency. Arguably (and I would really argue) they aren't even the best way, if you take quality of life factors into account. Or if you care about your customers/users.