Wants vs Needs: What Really Makes a Product Work

Nice-To-Have (Vs) Must-Have

How to find a genuine problem to solve?

 

You won’t know until you ship. Many entrepreneurs advise us to create “must-have” products instead of “nice-to-have” ones.

 

But indiepreneurs like marc louvion have proven that even “nice-to-have” projects can still bring profits.

 

Distribution is just one part of the equation – the other part is understanding that people have more wants than needs in their lives.

1. Why girls buy Little Mismatched Socks?

 

Little Mismatched is a sock company that sells mismatched patterns to girls. The girls who wear them use this as a chance to show off how beautiful their socks are.

2. Why people are using TrustMRR.com

 

For founders (who list their startup)

  • Proof of revenue – API-verified MRR instead of screenshots or claims.

  • Builds trust with customers

  • Boosts personal brand as a transparent, “building in public” founder.

  • Great social proof for selling courses, templates, SaaS, or services.

  • Inbound interest from investors, acquirers, or collaborators.

For people browsing the site

  • Real-world benchmarks – see what similar SaaS/products earn.

  • Idea validation – check if a niche or model is already making money.

  • Market research – understand what types of products and pricing work.

  • Lead source – agencies / consultants can find profitable SaaS as clients.

  • Motivation – To know how real indie businesses grow MRR over time.

It doesn’t mean you shouldn’t focus on must-haves – they’re powerful.

 

But you can’t really know whether your product is a “must-have” or “nice-to-have” until you ship.

 

Just go, ship it, and you’ll find the difference.