List Tweet Examples for SaaS Founders
List tweets are the most bookmarked and saved format on Twitter. They promise clear value, are easy to scan, and give readers actionable takeaways. Here's how to structure list tweets that perform.
Example 1
Revenue milestones that matter:
$1K MRR - you have a product
$5K MRR - you have a business
$10K MRR - you can quit your job
$50K MRR - you can hire
$100K MRR - you have a real company Why it works: Each milestone has a clear meaning. Creates aspiration. Founders locate themselves on the journey.
Example 2
Things that feel productive but aren't:
❌ Redesigning your logo
❌ Adding one more feature
❌ Setting up analytics
❌ Organizing your Notion
Things that move the needle:
✅ Talking to customers
✅ Writing content
✅ Shipping fixes
✅ Sending cold DMs Why it works: Contrast between productive and busy. Emoji formatting is scannable. Challenges common founder behavior.
Example 3
Marketing a SaaS with $0:
1. Answer questions on Twitter
2. Write one post per week
3. Build one free tool
4. Comment on 10 posts daily
5. Share metrics publicly
90 days. You'll have customers. Why it works: Numbered, actionable steps. $0 makes it accessible. Specific timeframe creates commitment.
Example 4
Launch day checklist:
□ Product Hunt live
□ Twitter thread 8am EST
□ Email 50 beta users
□ Reddit in 3 subs
□ LinkedIn post
□ Hacker News Show HN
□ DM 10 creators
Do all 7. Why it works: Checkbox format is visually distinct. Comprehensive and specific. 'Do all 7' emphasizes completeness.
Example 5
What I've learned about Twitter growth:
- Threads get reach
- Hot takes get engagement
- Sharing numbers gets followers
- Helping people gets customers
Do all four. In that order. Why it works: Each format mapped to an outcome. The priority order adds strategic depth. Actionable framework.
Example 6
The most underrated skills for founders:
1. Copywriting (affects everything)
2. Customer interviewing (reveals truth)
3. Speed of shipping (compounds daily)
4. Saying no (protects focus)
5. Asking for help (multiplies capacity) Why it works: Parenthetical explanations add value. Mix of hard and soft skills. 'Underrated' framing promises insider knowledge.
Example 7
Solo founder tech stack:
• Auth: Supabase
• Payments: Stripe
• Email: Resend
• Hosting: Vercel
• Support: Plain
• Analytics: PostHog
Total: ~$100/mo. Why it works: Specific tools with categories. Total cost is impressive. Bookmarkable reference.
Example 8
First year as a founder:
Jan: Excitement
Mar: Harder than I thought
Jun: Am I wasting my time?
Sep: Something is working
Dec: $2K MRR. I can do this.
The emotional rollercoaster is the product. Why it works: Month-by-month emotional journey. Relatable progression. The ending reframes the journey as the destination.
Example 9
3 years of founder lessons:
1. The market doesn't care about your code quality
2. Your first 50 customers come from conversations
3. The hardest skill isn't building - it's saying no Why it works: Time-earned credibility (3 years). Each lesson challenges a common assumption. Progressive difficulty.
Example 10
How to never run out of content ideas:
1. Screenshot every customer question
2. Each question = one blog post
3. Each post = 5 tweets
4. Each tweet = one reply thread
Customers write your content calendar. Why it works: Cascading system creates endless content. Specific multipliers at each step. Customer-centric approach.
Example 11
Things I wish someone told me before starting:
1. First 10 customers come from DMs
2. Support is your best marketing
3. Competitors don't matter until $1M ARR
4. Your headline > your product
5. You'll want to quit at month 4. Don't. Why it works: 'Wish someone told me' creates value expectation. Mix of tactical and emotional. #5 hits hard.
Example 12
3 pricing page mistakes:
1. Too many plans (keep it to 3)
2. No recommended badge
3. Features listed instead of outcomes
'Unlimited storage' → nothing.
'Never worry about space' → everything. Why it works: Numbered mistakes are clear. The before/after example is the key insight. Immediately actionable.
Example 13
Acquisition channels by CAC:
1. Twitter/X: $0
2. SEO: $0-50
3. Product Hunt: $0
4. Cold email: $10-30
5. Google Ads: $50-200
Start from the top. Why it works: Ranked by cost. Specific dollar ranges. 'Start from the top' is clear strategic advice.
Example 14
You don't need:
❌ A CS degree
❌ VC funding
❌ A co-founder
❌ 10 years experience
You need:
✅ A problem to solve
✅ Consistency
✅ Internet access Why it works: Removes barriers (don't need). Empowering requirements. The contrast is stark and motivating.
Example 15
My hiring philosophy:
1st hire: support (free your time)
2nd hire: marketing (grow faster)
3rd hire: developer (build more)
Most hire engineers first. That's backwards. Why it works: Specific order with reasoning. Contrarian ending. Challenges the default founder behavior.
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