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SaaS Breakdown

Software Reviews

Ex-SaaS product manager creating the Consumer Reports of business software

412K

Subscribers

1.5M/mo

Monthly Views

$22K-$45K/mo

Est. Monthly Revenue

$15.00-$30.00

Est. RPM

290+ videos uploaded | 43M+ total views

The Story

Daniel Nguyen spent 8 years as a product manager at various SaaS companies, watching businesses waste millions on software that didn't fit their needs. The enterprise sales process was designed to confuse buyers, and 'reviews' were all paid placements. He started YouTube to become the unbiased authority on SaaS purchasing decisions. His content provides exhaustive, honest reviews of business software - from CRMs to project management to marketing automation. He tests every tool personally, shows real use cases, and compares alternatives side-by-side. His willingness to criticize major vendors (and turn down sponsorships that required favorable reviews) built trust that competitors couldn't match. Today, Daniel's reviews influence millions in software purchasing decisions. SaaS companies send him early access hoping for coverage, while his affiliate revenue from honest recommendations exceeds what most software salespeople earn.

Every SaaS company will tell you they're the best. My job is to tell you who's actually best for YOUR situation. I've turned down six-figure sponsorships to keep that credibility.

SaaS Breakdown

The Transformation

Before

SaaS product manager watching companies buy wrong software

After

412K subscriber software reviewer influencing millions in purchasing decisions

Timeline: 3.5 years of content creation

Content Strategy

SaaS Breakdown focuses on comparison content that captures high-intent buyers. Videos titled 'HubSpot vs Salesforce - Which CRM is Right?' rank for decision-stage keywords. Daniel uses weighted scoring systems and real workflow demonstrations rather than feature lists. His 'SaaS of the Year' annual awards drive massive traffic.

Key Insights

B2B SaaS content has highest CPMs on YouTube ($28-$52)

Comparison content captures buyers at decision moment

Honest criticism builds trust that converts to affiliate sales

Product manager credibility resonates with business audience

Annual awards/rankings create linkable, shareable content

Early access relationships create competitive moat

Business Impact

412K subscribers - leading independent SaaS review channel

SaaS affiliate commissions generating $380K annually

Consulting for businesses on software selection $120K annually

Speaking engagements at SaaS conferences

Sponsored content (clearly disclosed) from select vendors

Total estimated annual revenue: $650K+ from all sources

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Last updated: November 27, 2025

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