3 Micro SaaS Ideas To Steal for Consultants, Coaches, and Experts. Recurring Revenue with Software

Are you tired of the unpredictable revenue in your coaching or consulting business? What if I told you there’s a way to create a steady, recurring revenue stream without constantly chasing new clients?

Any sustainable business needs monthly recurring revenue. Let’s be honest: masterminds, newsletters, paid communities, and other educational products and services are not the best tools for building consistent income.

In this article, I’ll show how other consultants and coaches have successfully done this. I’ll also give you three specific software ideas you can launch quickly and affordably, potentially adding $30K, $50K of recurring revenue or more within 90 days.

So,

The Value Ladder for Coaches and Consultants

Have you read the book Expert Secrets by Russel Brunson? There is an idea about Value Ladder, which says you need to have a bunch of offers at different price points. As soon as you start successfully selling MIDDLE or BACKEND offers, it’s time to think about the so-called “CONTINUITY PROGRAM”.

This is a kind of offer that provides value to your customers monthly and, in return, gives you recurring monthly revenue. It might be a mastermind group, private online forum, or some support retainer on a monthly subscription basis. But. The best offer for recurring revenue is software on monthly subscription. A SaaS product or a mobile app.

For example, Russel Brunson covered his recurring offer in his Value Ladder with ClickFunnels – funnel automation software. I bet you heard about it or even use it now.

It’s nice to have monthly recurring revenue without constantly introducing new coaching programs and without pushing your existing offers to more and more new people every month. And the best tool to achieve monthly recurring revenue is SOFTWARE.

Are you convinced yet? If not, then let me give you a bunch of successful examples.

Every Famous Coach or Consultant Launched Software

Tony Robbins launched the Breakthrough app to provide users with tools and strategies for personal development, including daily coaching, goal tracking, and interactive content.

Nail Patel, SEO expert, launch 2 software products UberSuggest and AnswerThePublic, to help his audience promote their websites easier.

Jeff Cavaliere, physical therapist and fitness trainer, the founder of Athlean-X Youtube channel, is successfully selling his mobile app on monthly subscription.

Marie Forleo created the B-School app as part of her online business school for entrepreneurs, offering access to business training videos, resources, and a supportive community.

Tim Ferriss launched the 4-Hour Body app to accompany his book, including tracking tools for diet, exercise, and lifestyle habits.

Brendon Burchard launched the High-Performance Habits app, which includes tools for goal setting, habit tracking, and personal development.

Gabby Bernstein created the Spirit Junkie app, offering daily affirmations, guided meditations, and spiritual tools.

John Lee Dumas launched Podcasters’ Paradise, an online community and app providing training, resources, and support for aspiring podcasters.

Deepak Chopra launched Jiyo, an app designed to promote well-being through personalized recommendations, health tips, and mindfulness practices.

Brian Tracy offers an app that includes his success strategies, motivational talks, and personal development resources.

Dave Ramsey created EveryDollar, a budgeting app that helps users manage their finances, track spending, and achieve financial goals.

Gretchen Rubin launched the Better app to help users build better habits and achieve personal happiness through daily practices and community support.

Mel Robbins created the 5 Second Journal app, helping users develop better habits and make positive changes using her 5-second rule technique.

Dr. Joe Dispenza offers the Encephalon app, providing guided meditations and workshops for personal growth.

Darren Hardy launched the Darren Daily app, offering daily mentoring and personal development tips.

Hal Elrod offers the Miracle Morning app, helping users establish and maintain morning routines to improve their lives.

Seth Godin launched the altMBA program, an intensive, 4-week online workshop designed for leaders.

Rachel Hollis launched the Rise app, offering tools for personal development, including goal setting, habit tracking, and motivational content.

I can go on with more examples for an hour, but I’m sure you’re convinced now that software and apps are the best way to introduce recurring revenue to coaching businesses and consultancy.

Now, we’re finally ready to learn what 3 ideas you can launch to create the desired recurring revenue in your business.

SaaS Idea №1. Client HelpDesk

Back in 2018, Dino Gomez, a marketing coach, came to us with a request to build software for his business.

It was kind of a HelpDesk that allowed him to serve his clients and students on autopilot. Within 3 short months, we programmed the app for Dino and he started onboarding his existing clients. After soon, he started selling the platform to peer coaches and consultants and generating recurring monthly revenue.

You can also do the same.

Software Idea №2. Student Cabinet

Maria Solodar teaches her students online professions and how to earn money working remotely. My team built an online platform for her students in just six weeks, onboarding over 20,000 students.

Then we added a job board to the platform, allowing Maria to introduce a paid monthly subscription. This way, she monetized not only her courses but also access to the platform itself.

If you’re selling online courses, you can do the same.

SaaS Idea №3. Coaching Automation Platform

This one is my favorite. Bryan from Canada coaches remodelers and custom home builders on creating profitable and efficient businesses. Before meeting us, he managed everything with his unique framework using a bunch of Google spreadsheets.

We created a web and mobile app for him called BuildWise, enabling his clients to manage projects and finances efficiently. Bryan has now onboarded his first coaching clients to the platform and is steadily growing his recurring revenue.

If you’re in the construction industry or know someone who is, I highly recommend checking out his software. It’s a significant upgrade compared to existing alternatives.

To Summarise

How To Build Recurring Revenue For Coaches and Consultants? Now, it’s your turn. What do you teach people, and what results do they achieve? Do you teach your people how to generate more leads on LinkedIn? Then, build a tool to automate some of it.

Are you helping real estate agents make more deals by using FB messenger tactics? Then build your version of ManyChat with specific predefined templates and auto campaigns from your online course.

Are you a gym trainer? Then, build a mobile app with reminders, motivation, and similar training programs you teach them at 1:1 sessions.

Are you teaching agency owners how to get more business from paid ads? Then, build a tool to automate the creation of ad campaigns with your ad templates and strategies.

Automating part of your educational program for your students will be an irresistible offer. And the best part is that you don’t need to spend a fortune on these tools.

Some of these solutions can be built for as little as $10,000, while more complex ones may require an investment of $50,000 or more. The exact cost depends on your niche, your client’s needs, and the specific results you aim to deliver.

If you are interested in having my in-house developers build your SaaS product or maybe having me as a mentor? Then follow the link and register for a free introductory call!