Podcasts about 5m arr

Welcome back to Not Fintech Investment Advice, where Simon Taylor and I talk about fintech companies that we're definitely not giving investment advice on!  We kick things off with Nekuda. Human-not-present is the new card-not-present. Nekuda's building SDKs (software development kits) for agentic checkout, so your AI assistant can securely store and inject payment credentials at just the right moment. This is Visa's “agent on file” era. We've spent a decade trying to keep bots out of commerce. Now we're figuring out how to let the right ones in (without blowing up the fraud model). What happens to trust, attribution, and liability when no human's at the checkout? Next is Vontive. Call them embedded mortgage lending for investment properties (basically, BNPL for real estate investors).They raised $135M in 2022, just added fresh equity from Citi, and secured a $150M revolving securitization shelf. They connect proptech platforms, banks, and marketplaces with private credit, so those platforms can embed short-term bridge loans or long-term rental mortgages directly into their UX. They don't hold the loans, but they do centralize underwriting across a very regionally variable asset class. And that can get risky fast. Then, there's Atticus, a stablecoin neobank in extreme stealth mode (with Palmer Luckey reportedly leading a new round at a $2B valuation). So naturally, we speculated: is Atticus a stablecoin bank with Fed access? A defense-industrial banking layer with regulatory immunity? If the GENIUS Act passes, this could be the first stablecoin issuer with full access to traditional rails. Finally, there's Affiniti. Embedded, vertical-specific SMB credit cards. Affiniti partners with trade associations (pharmacists, HVAC techs, auto dealers) to co-brand its SMB credit cards and distribute to pre-qualified member bases. They hit $5.5M ARR in year one and are on pace for $1B in transaction volume this year. Their edge is twofold: tailored underwriting based on industry norms, and an AI-powered CFO agent that flags anomalies, forecasts bills, and suggests vendor strategies. It's Ramp-as-a-service for the parts of the market that Ramp and Brex won't touch. The scaling question then becomes: choose depth (more products) or breadth (more industries)? We'll be watching. Plus, a manifestation: can someone please build a model that uses cashflow data to detect early signs of gambling addiction? It's doable, valuable, and might just save lives. This episode is brought to you by: Newline™ by Fifth Third is an innovative, API-first platform that enables fintechs to launch embedded payment, card and deposit solutions directly with Fifth Third Bank. Visit Newline53.com to see how Newline can elevate your business. Sign up for Alex's Fintech Takes newsletter for the latest insightful analysis on fintech trends, along with a heaping pile of pop culture references and copious footnotes. Every Monday and Thursday: https://workweek.com/brand/fintech-takes/ And for more exclusive insider content, don't forget to check out my YouTube page. Follow Simon: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sytaylor/ Substack: https://sytaylor.substack.com   Follow Alex:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJgfH47QEwbQmkQlz1V9rQA/videos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexhjohnson Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/AlexH_Johnson Companies featured: https://nekuda.ai/ https://www.vontive.com/ Atticus (extreme stealth mode is right) https://affiniti.finance/

In this episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes of what's been a very eventful week — including losing access to my LinkedIn account (yep, gone), building not one but two pricing tools, and a powerful reminder on why niching is the key to scaling. I'll walk you through:

"The best renewal is no renewal. So closing a three-year agreement, right?"In today's episode of our Go To Market Series from the Bricks & Bytes Podcast, we have Kevin Halter (CRO of OpenSpace) share his journey from scaling PlanGrid from $5M to $100M+ ARR and building high-performing sales teams in construction tech.Tune in to find out about:✅ Why construction tech requires a unique go-to-market approach focused on project-level ROI✅ How to transition from project-level sales to enterprise agreements (the key to breaking the $10M ARR ceiling)✅ What to look for when hiring sales talent ("fire in the belly")✅ When founders should hire their first VP of Sales vs CROWhether you're a founder struggling with the 5-10M ARR plateau or a sales leader in construction tech, this episode delivers practical insights on building scalable go-to-market motions in an industry where "it's easy to start a pilot, but hard to scale."06:30 Introduction to Construction Tech Journey09:30 Scaling from 5M to 100M ARR12:31 Understanding Project-Level Value15:22 Building Trust and Transparency in Construction18:28 Transitioning to Enterprise-Level Sales21:28 The Importance of Customer Success Management24:28 Hiring the Right Sales Team27:29 Effective Communication with Executives30:24 Building Long-Term Partnerships33:31 Creating a Scalable Sales Model44:47 Building Long-Term Partnerships (appears to be repeated)48:30 Lessons from Biotech for Construction Tech53:17 Hiring and Scaling Sales Team57:57 Developing Talent and Leadership1:07:31 Choosing the Right Company to Join1:14:53 When to Hire a Chief Revenue Officer

In episode #278, I'm tackling the metrics to track in your SaaS journey. One you reach the 3-5M ARR range, things can get really interesting with your financial profile and metrics. - Use my 5 Pillar SaaS Metrics Framework - Pillar 1 Growth - Pillar 2 Retention - Pillar 3 Margins - Pillar 4 Financial Profile Retention Bootcamp:https://www.thesaasacademy.com/offers/Q2uE6U2B/checkout 5 Pillar SaaS Metrics Framework: https://www.thesaascfo.com/scaling-with-confidence-the-ultimate-saas-metrics-playbook/

After building a successful VC-backed company, Esben Friis-Jensen took a different path — bootstrapping his next SaaS startup to $5M ARR with just a team of 3.In this episode, he shares why he turned down venture funding, how he built an efficient, product-led growth engine, and lessons on scaling smart without sacrificing ownership or speed. (00:00) - Introduction (00:32) - Meet Esben Friis-Jensen (02:30) - The Decision to Bootstrap (06:27) - Product-Led Growth Strategy (11:25) - Competing in a Crowded Market (18:54) - The Role of AI in Business Operations (22:08) - Efficiency and Execution in Small Teams (27:48) - Making Tough Decision (31:17) - Revenue Metrics (32:10) - Speed of Decisions (38:43) - Challenges and Benefits of Founder-Led Companies (40:49) - Joining a Bootstrapped Company  Never miss a new episode, join our newsletter on revenueformula.substack.com

Use agents https://www.lindy.ai/greg (thanks to Flo for hooking us up with 50% off and you can get started for free)Join me as I chat with Flo Crivello, founder of Lindy AI, where he demonstrates how to build AI agents that can automate various business processes without coding. The conversation showcases practical applications including meeting recording, scheduling, recruitment, competitive analysis, and customer support. Crivello emphasizes that there's currently a significant gap between what's technically possible with AI agents and what most businesses are implementing.Built your first AI Agent with Lindy: https://www.gregisenberg.com/ai-agentsTimestamps:00:00 - Intro02:08 - Demo 1: Meeting Notes04:41 - Demo 2: YouTube comment scraping06:49 - Meeting Notes Continued08:27 - Demo 3: Outbound Phone Calling10:16 - Demo 4: Meeting Prep10:25 - Agent Swarms Explained11:25 - Meeting Prep Continued13:31 - Demo 5: Meeting Scheduler15:04 - How to start using Lindy15:52 - Live Building of a Recruitment Agent17:57 - When should you loop in a human18:37 - Building of a Recruitment Agent continued 20:34 - Demo 6: Sales Prospecting 22:44 - Why start using AI Agents26:00 - Overview of template categories and use cases28:52 - Demo 7: Elon Lindy30:12 - Demo 8: Competitive Analysis32:58 - Demo 9: CRM and Networking Manager34:50 - Final ThoughtsKey Points:• Lindy is a no-code platform for building AI agents that can automate business processes• Users can create their first agent in 10 minutes and automate significant portions of their business• The platform features "Agent Swarms" that can handle multiple tasks in parallel with greater reliability• Lindy offers thousands of integrations with various platforms and services1) Meeting Assistant AgentsThe most universal use case for AI agents? Meeting management!Lindy can:• Record and transcribe your meetings• Create searchable notes in Google Docs• Organize notes by person (incredible for context)Flo: "I just had to dig up Google Docs and send him everything we've ever talked about with this person."2) The Agent vs Workflow DifferenceUnlike Zapier which connects isolated steps, Lindy creates TRUE AGENTS that:• Understand context between steps• Can recover from mistakes• Let you speak to them in natural language• Don't need every step configuredThe magic? You're basically telling an AI to execute a sequence of connected actions.3)  Agent Swarms = GAME CHANGERThis new feature lets you deploy multiple agents simultaneously!• Send personalized outreach to hundreds of leads• Research multiple people in parallel• Execute tasks reliably without losing coherenceThink Agent Smith in The Matrix - your agent duplicates itself to handle massive workloads FAST.4)  Real-World Examples That Blew My MindFlo's Lindy made a restaurant reservation BY PHONE The hilarious part? The restaurant was using an AI receptionist!"It's already happening - AI agents are working together in the wild"His AI also schedules meetings, preps him for calls, and manages his network.5) Building a Recruiter Agent LIVEIn just 2 minutes, Flo built a recruiting agent that:• Takes job criteria• Searches for matching candidates• Researches them on Perplexity• Sends personalized outreach emailsAll with human approval built in when needed!"There's a huge gap between what's possible and what people are actually doing."6) The "Elon Lindy" = Middle Management KillerThis agent:• Calls every team member weekly• Asks what they accomplished• Compiles everything into a report for the CEOOne customer deployed this to 1000+ employees, essentially "replacing the middle management layer"!7) Competitive Intelligence on AutopilotFlo's competitive tracker:• Wakes up monthly• Monitors competitors from a spreadsheet• Tracks employee count, traffic, funding, etc.• Sends reports on who's pulling ahead8) The MASSIVE Opportunity Right Now"There is a HUGE arbitrage between what's possible and what people are actually doing."Companies exploiting this gap are EXPLODING:• One AI ad generator hit $5M ARR in months with just 8 people• Small teams can now operate like they have 30-50 peopleLCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/BoringAds — ads agency that will build you profitable ad campaigns http://boringads.com/BoringMarketing — SEO agency and tools to get your organic customers http://boringmarketing.com/Startup Empire - a membership for builders who want to build cash-flowing businesses https://www.startupempire.coFIND ME ON SOCIALX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenbergInstagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/FIND FLO ON SOCIALX/Twitter: https://x.com/AltimorLindy: https://www.lindy.ai

In this episode, Wes Bush interviews Adam Robinson, founder of RB2B, about how they built a $5M ARR business in just 13 months. Adam reveals their approach to product development, founder-led marketing, and staying lean while competing in a new category they created. We explore the counterintuitive strategies that allowed RB2B to find rapid success by identifying website visitors at the individual level. Key Takeaways:   [00:01:13] RB2B's journey to $5M ARR with just 5 team members [00:03:30] How Adam's previous business getting stuck at $3M ARR led to retention.com [00:14:15] The viral LinkedIn content moment that sparked RB2B's creation [00:18:37] RB2B's approach to product validation with 300+ discovery calls [00:23:00] Creating a differentiated product with real-time website visitor identification [00:26:40] Pricing challenges and the journey to finding the right model [00:30:58] Creating massive awareness primarily through LinkedIn [00:35:30] The four main product challenges and their plans to overcome them

In episode #273, I'm sharing some insight from a Mark Roberge talk in Tempe, AZ at PHX FWD. Should we believe the ARR per FTE hype? - Is my SaaS being left behind? - Should we believe the hype? - Current benchmarks for ARR per FTE Be in the know! Join our SaaS community. https://www.thesaasacademy.com/offers/ivNjwYDx/checkout

En este episodio converso con Victoria Colombato, especialista en Product-Led Growth. Victoria fue la primera persona contratada en el equipo de Growth de Mural, el unicornio SaaS latino, que en 3 años pasó de $5M ARR a +$100M ARR.Con Victoria hablamos sobre qué significa realmente growth, cómo armar experimentos que muevan la aguja en serio y la importancia de tener una metodología clara que todo el equipo pueda seguir.Temas clave del episodio:• Cómo definir y medir el éxito en growth.• Metodologías efectivas de trabajo en equipos de growth.• Experimentación end-to-end: cómo ejecutarla bien.• Las métricas que realmente importan.• Por qué la activación es la clave para escalar tu producto.• El rol del fundador en la estrategia de growth.• Cómo evolucionó el equipo de growth en Mural.• Y mucho más...—Dónde encontrar a Victoria:• LinkedIn: /victoria-colombo• Su nuevo emprendimiento: https://www.tabularasa.lifeDónde encontrar a Dylan:• LinkedIn: /dylanrosemberg• Sitio web: https://www.growthrockstar.com/• Blog: https://blog.growthrockstar.com/—En este episodio cubrimos:00:00 - Introducción sobre Victoria02:06 - Conexión de Victoria con growth07:20 - Comienzo en Mural14:20 - Metodología de trabajo en growth24:20 - ¿Qué es growth?28:49 - Definir el éxito31:35 - Conversion to paid34:32 - PM Growth en Mural39:25 - Experimentos de growth en Mural50:05 - Evolución del equipo de growth56:53 - Activación1:03:48 - Viralidad1:06:02 - Experimentación end-to-end1:12:27 - Founder y growth1:15:27 - Tabula Rasa1:22:48 - Consumer apps con IA1:26:12 - Cierre—Dylan puede ser inversor de las empresas mencionadas en los episodios.

We dive into the evolution from "Scale Mail" to Sherlock, their direct mail strategies, and why personal branding is the next growth lever. Oh—and he used to row for Oxford and coach at Princeton. Yeah, it's that kind of episode.

50% Cash, 50% stock. Bridget Harris grew You Can Book Me from 0 to $5M revenue over 12 years. David is building Capacity (previously at Answers.com which sold for ~$900M). Today, Capacity acquires YouCanBookMe in a big win for bootstrappers!

A few years into building Flashfood, Josh was $35K in debt with no money in his account. Just a few months earlier, he'd lost both the pilot customers he'd worked so hard to lock in. He'd worked for months to land them and had delivered what he promised.But both retailers told him the problem he was solving was not important enough.And then, he met Loblaws-- one of Canada's largest retailers. They loved the case studies he had. They tested it out and quickly launched it across 100% of their locations. "I was going to shut down the company." That's how close it came to failing completely. Instead, a year after meeting Loblaws he was doing $1.5M ARR and had raised a $3M seed round. Now, he does 10s of millions in revenue and will soon be profitable.Here's the story.   Why you should listen:Why startups often drive founder to near bankruptcy.Why you need to keep testing your startup until you hear 'no'.Why sometimes large customers might be easier to close than small ones.How to get champions to close enterprise deals. Why you might be a top priority for some customer sets and not others.Keywordsfood waste, grocery stores, app development, early stage founders, product market fit, sustainability, entrepreneurship, discount food, consumer behavior, environmental impact, enterprise sales, customer priorities, stakeholder buy-in, corporate culture, product-market fit, revenue growth, grocery industry, startup challenges, business strategy, environmental impactSend me a message to let me know what you think!

Gusto is a $9.5B startup that does $500M ARR. Josh built an absolute monster of a company-- and it all started with payroll software for SMBs. Not just that, he started by servicing only new tech startups that were based in California. It was exceptionally niche, and it worked.After YC, he raised a $6M seed round from tier 1 angels, back when large seed rounds were not at all common. But, unlike others, he didn't spend the money. He kept his team small as they iterated on the product. By the time they raised their $20M Series A, they were  only 10-15 people. Gusto is now a $9.5B startup doing $500M ARR. Here's the story of how they got started, gained initial traction, and took off.Why you should listen:Why starting super small can lead to massive outcomes.Why you need a huge, no-brainer pain point to succeed.How to use early customer interviews to deeply understand your ICP. Why small teams allow for faster decision-making and execution.Why deep passion about the problem set is so important.KeywordsGusto, Josh Reeves, entrepreneurship, startup, payroll, small business, Y Combinator, business model, innovation, technology, fundraising, startup, product-market fit, team building, customer satisfaction, growth strategy, small business, Gusto, entrepreneurship, SaaSSend me a message to let me know what you think!

Prepare to be inspired by Nile Frater, the founder of Masse, an SEO powerhouse that has achieved an extraordinary $1.5 million in annual recurring revenue within its first year. On this episode of the Grownlearn Podcast, Nile shares how his human-AI hybrid approach to SEO is helping cutting-edge tech startups scale rapidly through high-impact content strategies. We delve into his remarkable journey—from selling NoCode.Tech to A16z-backed Stacker, to transforming Lloyds Banking Group's digital strategies, and running Concrete Capital, a micro-PE fund for niche websites. Nile's story is a masterclass in scaling businesses, blending innovation, and delivering results. Tune in for jaw-dropping insights on startup growth, the future of AI-driven SEO, and practical advice for entrepreneurs aiming for exponential success. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Grownlearn on X: https://x.com/grownlearn1729

Kyle left his job as a hacker at the NSA to launch Huntress. He bootstrapped for 3 years and burned all his savings. One of his co-founders quit. He got into an accelerator program, but had to sleep in his car for 16 weeks because he couldn't afford a hotel.Finally, 3 years in he'd hit $1.5M ARR. So he pitched 60 VCs for a Series A—and got 60 'no's. He was forced to raise a small, $1M inside round. But then things changed:2018: $1.5M ARR2019: $5M ARR2020: $10M ARR2021: $20M ARR2022: $40M ARR2023: $70M ARR2024: $100M+ ARRHuntress is valued at $2B.The investors who backed his $1M bridge are up 140x. Now every VC wants to invest—and Kyle's the one saying 'no'.Why you should listen: How to know whether you should keep going or quit.What it takes to get through the first few years at a bootstrapped startup.Why revenue expansion is a huge lever for fast-growth (Huntress has 140% net revenue retention).How starting a startup can impact your personal life and relationships.How to work with partners to sell to long tail SMB customers.Keywordsentrepreneurship, cybersecurity, product market fit, startup journey, military experience, SMB market, funding challenges, automation, human expertise, business growthTimestamps:(00:00:00) Intro(00:2:01) Working at the NSA(00:6:14) A big win in counter cyber terrorism(00:10:00) What gave way to Huntress(00:14:22) Pitching to a startup accelerator(00:16:29) Adopting curiosity(00:21:04) Getting ahead of cyber criminals(00:26:00) Starting to grow(00:32:50) Cult or conviction(00:35:00) It takes grit(00:39:50) Learning from people's lessons(00:42:20) Cockroaches and underdogs(00:46:10) Three strikes, I'm out(00:52:56) Having a military background(00:56:17) One piece of adviceSend me a message to let me know what you think!

Are you wondering how to grow your B2B SaaS towards 10M ARR? In Season 4 of the Grow Your B2B SaaS podcast, we asked all our guests a crucial question: “What advice would you give to a B2B SaaS founder aiming to reach $10,000,000 in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR)?” We've compiled their answers into one special episode, which you can listen to in under 30 minutes. If you're looking to grow your SaaS business and need help surpassing the $10,000,000 ARR mark, this episode is a must-listen. It's packed with practical advice from industry experts who share their strategies and tips for achieving long-term success. The episode features diverse perspectives from experienced professionals, providing you with a range of actionable insights. Whether you need advice on marketing, sales, or customer retention, you'll find valuable information to help you move forward. If you find any particular guest's advice particularly helpful, we recommend checking out their full episodes for even more in-depth guidance. Each guest's individual episode offers additional tips and detailed strategies that can further support your growth efforts. In short, this episode gathers the best advice from Season 4's guests to help you overcome the $10,000,000 ARR hurdle. Tune in to gain valuable insights and practical advice that can make a significant impact on your SaaS business. Season 4 guests of the Grow Your B2B SaaS podcast S4E1 – How to bootstrap two SaaS companies to a combined $10M ARR With Michael Kamleitner S4E2 – How Cybersmart grew to $5M ARR with $20M in funding With Jamie Akhtar S4E3 – How Userflow grew to 4.6M ARR with a team of 3 With Esben Friis-Jensen S4E4 – The story behind Ocean.io: AI first & 10M in funding With Michael Heiberg S4E5 – How Involve.me Bootstrapped To 7 Figures in ARR | Lessons Learned With Vlad Gozman S4E6 – How Tally bootstrapped to $100k MRR with a team of 2 With Marie Martens S4E7 – How MyAskAI bootstrapped with a team of 2 to $300k ARR With Michael Heap S4E8 – Learnings from a Second-Time SaaS Founder With Joe Lewin S4E9 – How to Bootstrap a B2B SaaS to $5M and Beyond With Bridget Harris S4E10 – How To Grow Your SaaS While Being Sued With Preston Keller S4E11 – Bootstrapping your fully remote B2B SaaS beyond 20M+ ARR With Liam Martin S4E12 – Learnings & Advice from Second-Time SaaS Founder With Gary Amaral S4E13 – How AuthoredUp Achieved 3,000+ Paying Clients with Their Go-To-Market Strategy With Ivana Todorovic S4E14 – How MorningScore Transforms SEO with Gamification With Karsten Madsen S4E15 – Scaling Success: How Luzmo's B2B SaaS Surpassed $5M+ ARR With Thomas De Clerck S4E16 – Buying & Selling a SaaS: Everything you need to know with Blake Hutchison S4E17 – How to build a startup within a Corporate? Building Respona within Visme With Farzad Rashidi S4E18 – Learnings from a SaaS founder with 25+ years of entrepreneur experience With David Baum S4E19 – Go To Market learnings from B2B SaaS Trumpet With Rory Sadler S4E20 – Building Client-Obsessed SaaS: Insights from a Seasoned Founder With Daan Assen

In Season 4 of the Grow Your B2B SaaS podcast, we asked all our guests a crucial question: “What advice would you give to a B2B SaaS founder aiming to reach $10,000 in Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR)?” We've compiled their answers into one special episode, which you can listen to in under 30 minutes. If you're looking to grow your SaaS business and need help surpassing the $10,000 MRR mark, this episode is a must-listen. It's packed with practical advice from industry experts who share their strategies and tips for achieving long-term success. The episode features diverse perspectives from experienced professionals, providing you with a range of actionable insights. Whether you need advice on marketing, sales, or customer retention, you'll find valuable information to help you move forward. If you find any particular guest's advice particularly helpful, we recommend checking out their full episodes for even more in-depth guidance. Each guest's individual episode offers additional tips and detailed strategies that can further support your growth efforts. Season 4 guests of the Grow Your B2B SaaS podcast S4E1 – How to bootstrap two SaaS companies to a combined $10M ARR With Michael Kamleitner S4E2 – How Cybersmart grew to $5M ARR with $20M in funding With Jamie Akhtar S4E3 – How Userflow grew to 4.6M ARR with a team of 3 With Esben Friis-Jensen S4E4 – The story behind Ocean.io: AI first & 10M in funding With Michael Heiberg S4E5 – How Involve.me Bootstrapped To 7 Figures in ARR | Lessons Learned With Vlad Gozman S4E6 – How Tally bootstrapped to $100k MRR with a team of 2 With Marie Martens S4E7 – How MyAskAI bootstrapped with a team of 2 to $300k ARR With Michael Heap S4E8 – Learnings from a Second-Time SaaS Founder With Joe Lewin S4E9 – How to Bootstrap a B2B SaaS to $5M and Beyond With Bridget Harris S4E10 – How To Grow Your SaaS While Being Sued With Preston Keller S4E11 – Bootstrapping your fully remote B2B SaaS beyond 20M+ ARR With Liam Martin S4E12 – Learnings & Advice from Second-Time SaaS Founder With Gary Amaral S4E13 – How AuthoredUp Achieved 3,000+ Paying Clients with Their Go-To-Market Strategy With Ivana Todorovic S4E14 – How MorningScore Transforms SEO with Gamification With Karsten Madsen S4E15 – Scaling Success: How Luzmo's B2B SaaS Surpassed $5M+ ARR With Thomas De Clerck S4E16 – Buying & Selling a SaaS: Everything you need to know with Blake Hutchison S4E17 – How to build a startup within a Corporate? Building Respona within Visme With Farzad Rashidi S4E18 – Learnings from a SaaS founder with 25+ years of entrepreneur experience With David Baum S4E19 – Go To Market learnings from B2B SaaS Trumpet With Rory Sadler S4E20 – Building Client-Obsessed SaaS: Insights from a Seasoned Founder With Daan Assen

Mike Kovarik is the founder and former CEO of Attribytes, a software company he started, grew, and successfully sold in just over five years. Mike was a data analytics leader at large food distributors, where he discovered a chronic challenge with low-quality product data in their massive e-commerce systems. He quit his job, built a product with a friend, and his former employer became his first customer.  Attribytes grew steadily in the next few years, serving food distributors and retailers in the US, with Mike making the first sales and slowly adding new employees. He invested his savings in the company and raised just over $2 million from a strategic and several angel investors in Phoenix, Arizona. They grew to nearly $5 million in ARR in 2019 with just over 20 employees.  In 2020, Mike sold the company to Syndigo, a larger data management provider that served the same industry. He joined Syndigo for over a year to lead the acquisition of other data management companies to expand their product offerings. When their acquisition strategy changed in 2022, Mike left to take a break and then acquire and retool another vertical software company called ShopControlller. Quote from Mike Kovarik, founder of Attribytes "I built a little spreadsheet and I put in what our revenue was, what our current valuation was, and then what that exit would look like after taxes for me, just to see what that dollar amount was. We were at almost $5M ARR, and we were getting interest from acquirers, so it was already interesting. "I created another spreadsheet to show what would happen if we raised big VC funding and invested that lover for 5-10 years to grow. What rate of return would I get? How would we be diluted? What annual recurring revenue would we need to get to, and what valuation would that be? What would my dollar amount be? "The reality is that the amount for me would be pretty close to the same if we sold now or raised a big VC round. And I'm not trying to risk everything to potentially buy a plane. I could have a big exit now and have a lake house and a place in Flagstaff, and my kids' kids will be good. What else do I need?" Links Mike Kovarik on LinkedIn Attribytes on LinkedIn Syndigo website ShopController website The Practical Founders Podcast Tune into the Practical Founders Podcast for weekly in-depth interviews with founders who have built valuable software companies without big funding. Subscribe to the Practical Founders Podcast using your favorite podcast app. Get the weekly Practical Founders newsletter and podcast updates at practicalfounders.com. 

If you're north of $5M ARR, 40% of new revenue should come from existing customers. Are you seeing enough revenue from expansion?Even if you're getting expansion, maybe you can get more - we talk about a few ways to achieve it.(00:00) - Introduction (02:34) - Why does expansion matter? (05:45) - Challenges with Expansion (08:19) - Strategies for Effective Expansion (10:28) - Do you get the right customers and do they want more? (19:14) - Add-Ons and Multi-Product Strategies (26:45) - Customer Success and Resource Allocation (28:34) - How many CSMs do you really need? Mentions & SourcesOpenview SaaS benchmarksElena Verna***Connect with us

In this episode of the SaaS Revolution Show our host Alex Theuma is joined by Justas Malinauskas, Co-Founder & CEO Whatagraph, who shares his three key growth lessons in getting Whatagraph past $5M ARR. "I get it. There's a lot of trend about bootstrapping in VC, and my point of view is if you can bootstrap and still maintain high growth and your business is feasible for that, that's great, do that. And I think if you can deploy more money and grow the business in a year instead of three years, so you should do that. So that's why these funds are there, just to speed up the growth. If the money doesn't speed up your growth, then for sure, why get it?" Justas shares: - His generational advantage towards tech - Whatagraph's founding story, including their north-star focus on the end user - Why retesting marketing channels is crucial to company growth - How to combine strengths and weaknesses of your product to make the customer successful - The benefits of joining founder peer groups; from unbiased advice to genuine connection building - The compounding interest of consistency and discipline and more.Check out the other ways SaaStock is serving SaaS founders

In this episode of the Grow Your B2B SaaS Podcast, Joran hosts Thomas De Clerck, founder of Luzmo (formerly Cumul), a company specializing in AI-powered analytics solutions for businesses. Thomas, who brings extensive experience from previous roles at Google and other tech companies, shares his journey from Luzmo's inception in 2015 to its current status with over €5 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR).  Thomas' story provides a masterclass in navigating the complexities of scaling a SaaS startup and offers invaluable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs. Tune in to explore the key takeaways from his experience that can guide you on the path to success. Key Timecodes (00:43) - Guest Introduction (01:13) - Company Overview (01:48) - Funding and Growth (02:27) - Product and Services (02:30) - Company Description (03:00) - Personal Journey (03:39) - Motivation and Goals (04:48) - Challenges and Learning (06:15) - Founding Story and Pivot (08:16) - Market Feedback and Success (09:38) - Early Customers and Growth Tactics (11:01) - Equity and Incubator Programs (11:16) - Rock Bottom Moments (12:07) - U.S. Market Entry (13:10) - Company Challenges (14:13) - Go-to-Market Strategy (15:21) - Successful Strategies (16:25) - Additional Go-to-Market Techniques (18:03) - Critical Decisions (19:24) - New Initiatives and AI (20:29) - Rebranding (21:51) - Outbound and Sales Scaling (22:58) - AI and Machine Learning (25:09) - Reflections and Learnings (26:54) - Practical Advice for Founders (28:05) - Advice for Early-Stage Founders (30:24) - Advice for Scaling Founders (32:22) - Summary (33:11) - Closing Remarks

Pierce launched a consulting business that grew to millions in revenue and dozens of employees. But he noticed his customers kept asking for the same solution. So he launched Knak, an email marketing and landing page builder that integrates to Marketo. Unlike most founders, he didn't go all-in. He kept working on his consulting business full-time until Knak hit $1M in ARR. After he transitioned over to Knak, he bootstrapped it to $5M ARR and then raised a $25M Series A. Here's the story of how Knak found product-market fit. Why you should listenHow to transition from a consulting/services business to a scalable tech startup-- and why it might be more painful than you think. What you need to do to shift from SMB to midmarket and from midmarket to enterprise. How to use enterprise customers to scale to $10M+ without needing thousands of customersHow to balance urgency and patience to build a successful startup Keywordspatience, learning, building a company, failures, product-market fit, consulting business, marketing automation platforms, template product, creation platform, raising funding, urgencyTime Stamps:(00:00:00) Intro(00:08:50) The Story of Knak(00:11:04) Going from Zero to a Million(00:16:16) Pivoting from SMB to midmarket(00:19:42) Adding "obvious" features to get closer to PMF(00:24:07) How to position against incumbents(00:27:35) Turning Into a Enterprise  Platform(00:30:30) Finding True Product Market Fit(00:33:34) Bootstrapping to Series A(00:40:02) One Piece of AdviceSend me a message to let me know what you think!

Today, I'm joined by Joe Stolte, a serial entrepreneur, growth coach, and the CEO of Daily.ai, a company that helps brands publish AI-powered email newsletters that generate 40-60% open rates without writing a single piece of content.  As a program manager at Microsoft in his 20s, Joe was making over $250,000. But as an entrepreneur at heart, he knew he couldn't ignore the call to go out on his own. After his first attempt at raising outside capital left Joe $37,000 in debt, he learned from his experience, going on to found 5 companies and exit 3. Joe is also a former Inc 500 entrepreneur who helped create a $60M+ exit at GrowFlow, helped take Lottery.com public at $526M, and helped grow Tractionology Group to producing $44M in client revenue in 3 years. In today's episode, you'll hear Joe's firsthand experience about the pros and cons of bootstrapping vs. fundraising. You'll also learn a step-by-step process for fundraising (even if you don't have high-powered connections), how to set up powerful introductions to investors with deep pockets, and how to use AI to boost your revenue — not just your dopamine. Key Takeaways with Joe Stolte Being predestined for entrepreneurship Quitting a $250K job to pursue a calling How breakdancing set Joe up for success Keeping your identity in new environments Tips for raising for a Series A How to set up impactful introductions The pressure that comes with outside money Going from $0 to $1.5M ARR in 14 months What should you not use AI for? Advice for entrepreneurs in their 20s Get the full show notes here: https://beyondamillion.com/131 Subscribe to the Podcast We hope you enjoy this episode and that you find some golden nuggets within this interview. Trust us, it's there! If you want episodes delivered straight to your inbox, consider subscribing to the show and we'll email you each time a new episode is released! Thanks for tuning it & keep being awesome. BAM!

Vladimir Gendelman is the Founder and CEO of Company Folders, which focuses on high quality printing of marketing materials for Fortune 500 companies as well as SMBs.00:00 - Overcoming Language Barriers03:44 - Abundance of Choices08:14 - Navigating SEO Challenges13:04 - Adapting Business Strategies17:35 - Delegating Effectively22:07 - Handling Crisis27:00 - Leveraging Podcasts31:03 - Power of Listening35:20 - Morning Routines39:27 - Long-Term Vision44:05 - Learning from Mistakes48:39 - Choosing Opportunities Wisely

In today's episode Aj breaks down the Podcast - Lead Generation/Pipeline Development Strategy a bit more in detail and depth!

Jamie, CEO of Cybersmart, shares invaluable insights and strategies for B2B SaaS founders navigating the journey from startup to scale-up. From effective time management to fostering a supportive company culture, Jamie offers practical advice gleaned from his own experiences. Whether you're striving to reach $10k in monthly recurring revenue or aiming for $10 million in ARR, this episode provides actionable tips to help you succeed in the competitive world of B2B SaaS. Transitioning from a hands-on founder to a visionary leader requires a shift in focus towards strategic initiatives and personal growth. By stepping back from day-to-day operations and honing in on high-level goals and vision-setting, founders can steer their companies towards sustainable success. Embracing change, fostering a robust company culture, and focusing on personal development are essential components for navigating the complexities of scaling a SaaS business. The evolution from being deeply involved in every aspect of the business to empowering the team and driving organizational success is a crucial phase in the founder's journey. Key Timecodes Jamie's Background and Entrepreneurial Journey (00:37) Goals and Motivation (01:46)  Company Overview and Metrics (02:28)  Funding and Investor Relationships (03:18)  Product Market Fit and Customer Feedback (05:11) Go-to-Market Strategy and Channel Partnerships (12:27) Company Challenges and People Management (16:37) Personal Development and Time Management (30:26) Advice for SaaS Founders at Different Stages (35:41) Jamie's Advice on Leadership and Planning (39:38) Encouragement for SaaS Founders (40:06) Stay Quivered - Perseverance and Adaptability (40:57)

When embarking on the journey of building a Software as a Service (SaaS) company, founders often face a many challenges at different stages of growth. One crucial aspect that cannot be overlooked is the process of finding the right people to fill key positions within the organization. Whether it's identifying the perfect fit for a lead role or building a strong management team, the importance of having the right individuals in place cannot be understated. This task requires a keen eye for compatibility in terms of go-to-market strategies, target audience alignment, and overall vision for the company's growth.  In the Season 4 opener of the Grow your B2B SaaS podcast, host Joran Hofman engages in a candid conversation with Michael Kamleitner, CEO at Walls.io and Founder at Swat.io. Together, they explore Kamleitner's journey in bootstrapping two successful SaaS companies to a combined $5 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR). Key Timecodes Show intro - (0:00) Introduction of Michael Kamleitner - (0:28) Founding of SWAT.IO and WALS - (1:09) SWAT.IO as the first startup - (1:24) Entrepreneurship aspirations - (1:32) End goals for both companies - (1:39) Motivation behind running two companies - (1:48) Current ARR of both companies -(2:14) Total number of employees - (2:31) Funding status of the companies -(2:38) Decision on bootstrapping vs. funding - (3:04) Ideation process for startups - (3:53) Importance of agency experience in product ideas - (4:30) Achieving product-market fit - (5:05) Transition from service model to software - (6:18) Challenges of transitioning from agency to SaaS - (7:28) Go-to-market strategy evolution - (8:08) Shift from sales-led to product-led growth - (8:51) Importance of content marketing and SEO - (10:36) Challenges with differentiation and pricing - (14:08) Handling unexpected costs in business - (19:42) Lessons learned from Twitter API cost incident - (21:32) Advice on hiring and building a strong team - (29:20) Importance of networking and community support - (31:18)

Guest: Collin Mitchell   Guest Bio: Meet Collin Mitchell, a 4x founder passionate about Sales, Entrepreneurship, and Podcasting. Collin is the Chief Evangelist at Humantic AI where they are helping sellers personalize the entire sales process to build more rapport and close more deals. Collin is also the host of Sales Transformation. He started with nothing but managed to grow his first business from 0 to 5M ARR in 26 months!   Guest Links: Sales Transformation     About Salesology®: Conversations with Sales Leaders Download your free gift, The Salesology® Vault. The vault is packed full of free gifts from sales leaders, sales experts, marketing gurus and revenue generation experts.  Download your free gift, 81 Tools to Grow Your Sales & Your Business Faster, More Easily & More Profitably. Save hours of work tracking down the right prospecting and sales resources and/or digital tools that every business owner and salesperson needs. Watch the demo of the Salesology® Prospecting Method, A Simple, 3-Step Method That, On Average, Increases Qualified Appointments & Sales By 73%. If you are a business owner or sales manager with an underperforming sales team, let's talk. Click here to schedule a time. Please, subscribe to Salesology®: Conversations with Sales Leaders so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated! To learn more about our previous guests, listen to past episodes, and get to know your host, go to https://podcast.gosalesology.com/ and connect on LinkedIn and follow us on Facebook and Twitter and check out our website at  http://www.gosalesology.com

Recorded on January 24 th, 2024 Ian Illig, the cofounder of Stompbox, is an expert in helping B2B founders scale sales. Ian walks us through his “Rules of Sales” that he uses with his clients to accelerate their growth. This is a very thoughtful and fun conversation that can benefit anyone that wants to grow their business. The Rules of Sales (Austin's notes) 1. Focus (on specific customer) 2. Consistent process 3. Prepare the customer (like a doctor tells a patient what's about to happen at the beginning of a visit) 4. Sell to people the way you would want to be sold to 5. Don't mistake having a good conversation with having the right conversation 6. Experimentation – if you consistently lose sales bc of price or a certain feature, bring it up at the beginning to weed people out and disarm, experiment consistently and adjust 7. Companies don't buy stuff, only people buy stuff (target a specific individual at a company) 8. Transparency in the sales process will attract the right buyers (if you have no customers,say so, it's an opportunity for the right buyer 9. Outbound prospecting – plant seeds, it may not be the right time even if you have the right solution 10. Sustainable momentum is found in river currents, not waterfalls – there are budgets at companies for problems they are trying to solve – discover the customer messaging, don't try to create it. Take the customers exact wording about their problem to inform and describe how you are solving it   Helpful Links: Book Recommendation: Mistborn series by Brandon Sanderson Product Market Fit: https://growthx.com/blog/5-steps-to-confirm-product-market-fit/ Stompbox: www.stompbox.io Connect with Ian: LinkedIn   Guest Bio: Ian Illig is the Founder & Managing Partner at Stompbox, an Indianapolis-based consultancy that helps B2B business owners grow revenue by developing their sales people, process, and positioning. Before founding Stompbox, Ian spent the previous decade working in various GTM roles at early-stage B2B SaaS startups, two of which grew from $0 >$5M ARR > exit in under 5 years (Emplify and Bluebridge). Outside of work, you'll occasionally find him onstage with his band GREGØRIAN, volunteering locally, and traveling with family and friends. Who are the hosts? Austin Crites, CFA: Austin is a past-president and current committee member of CFA Society Indianapolis. Professionally, he is the Chief Investment Officer at Aurora Financial Strategies where he manages US-focused, all-cap, style-agnostic equity strategies as the core of client portfolios. Austin is a 2008 graduate of Marian University in Indianapolis where he is now an adjunct professor in the Byrum School of Business. Matt Henry, CFA: Matt is a Senior Investment Officer at STAR Wealth Management. He is also a Past President and a director of CFA Society Indianapolis. When he's not managing porfolios, Matt teaches Finance 300 at Ball State University. He enjoys air conditioning, wi-fi, and the conveniences of indoor living.

On this episode, Esben Friis-Jensen, Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer of Userflow, shares lessons from bootstrapping to $5M ARR with a team of 3.Esben discusses several key points:- Product growth is a crucial model for business expansion and has been successful at Userflow.- The effectiveness of search engine marketing in competitive markets and its role in acquiring initial customers.- The CEO's responsibility to stabilize a company whilst encouraging founders to inject new risks for growth.- Esben reflects on his entrepreneurial journey, acknowledging the lessons learned and the importance of past ventures in shaping current success.- Founders should think lean and prioritize gaining paying customers before seeking seed funding.- The realities of VC-backed startups; building smaller, potentially acquirable companies might be a more practical path to success.Resources Mentioned:Userflow websiteThis episode is brought to you by:Leverage community-led growth to skyrocket your business. From Grassroots to Greatness by author Lloyed Lobo will help you master 13 game-changing rules from some of the most iconic brands in the world — like Apple, Atlassian, CrossFit, Harley-Davidson, HubSpot, Red Bull and many more — to attract superfans of your own that will propel you to new heights. Grab your copy today at https://FromGrassrootsToGreatness.com Each year the U.S. and Canadian governments provide more than $20 billion in R&D tax credits and innovation incentives to fund businesses. But the application process is cumbersome, prone to costly audits, and receiving the money can take as long as 16 months. Boast automates this process, enabling companies to get more money faster without the paperwork and audit risk. We don't get paid until you do! Find out if you qualify today at https://Boast.AI Launch Academy is one of the top global tech hubs for international entrepreneurs and a designated organization for Canada's Startup Visa. Since 2012, Launch has worked with more than 6,000 entrepreneurs from over 100 countries, of which 300 have grown their startups to seed and Series A stage and raised over $2 billion in funding. To learn more about Launch's programs or the Canadian Startup Visa, visit https://LaunchAcademy.ca Content Allies helps B2B companies build revenue-generating podcasts. We recommend them to any B2B company that is looking to launch or streamline its podcast production. Learn more at https://contentallies.com #product #marketing #innovation #startup #generativeai #AI

In this episode of the SaaS Revolution Show, our host Alex Theuma is joined by SaaStock Founder Member Jamie Akhtar, co-founder & CEO at CyberSmart, who shares how to build your team and performance as you scale to $5M ARR. "Your challenges just shift - in many ways they become more difficult because you're doing stuff that you've never done before. For me, it's been about being passionate. I literally have a mouse map that says 'I love Mondays, My Favourite Day of the Week.' I'm super passionate about what we do and the people we work with, and I think that's allowed me to move the needle the most." Jamie shares: - His entrepreneurial journey (including never having been employed by another company!) - Going from startup to scaleup - Establishing a communication hierarchy as a company grows - How they cracked a certain part of the market - Sharing regular, consistent updates means building discipline - Raising ~ £20M and having 60 investors on their cap table and more! --- Check out the other ways SaaStock is serving SaaS founders - SaaStock Dublin 2024: The largest concentration of SaaS decision makers in one place for three days of networking, connecting, and learning all things SaaS (https://www.saastock.com/saastock-2024/) - SaaStock Founder Membership: A private members group of B2B SaaS founders between $100K - $10M ARR who are committed to growth and helping others (https://www.saastock.com/founder-membership/) - SaaStock Local: Monthly meet-ups in cities all around the world, bringing together SaaS enthusiasts and experts to discuss the most pressing topics in SaaS (https://local.saastock.com/home

Episode OverviewIn this episode, ​​learn how to elevate your outbound game using AI tools. Discover the critical steps in vetting potential clients and establishing a robust sales process before diving into outbound strategies, ensuring your foundation is solid for success. We explore the power of LinkedIn for forging genuine connections and utilizing AI tools for personalized engagement. Collin also shares insights into various sales tools and strategies and the importance of personal branding for sales professionals. Don't miss out on these valuable lessons to transform your outbound sales efforts!About Collin MitchellCollin Mitchell is a 4x founder passionate about Sales, Entrepreneurship, and Podcasting. He is the VP of Sales at Leadium, where they are helping sellers personalize the entire sales process to build more rapport and close more deals.Collin is also the host of Sales Transformation. He started with nothing but grew his first business from 0 to 5M ARR in 26 months!Collin has been in 13 years in Sales and Serving SaaS Industry and currently managing 5 salespeople.Resources and Links505 - Show NotesLeadium.comCollin's LinkedIn profileSales Transformation podcastLinkedIn Sales NavigatorHumantic AIChat GPTCrystal KnowsBuiltwithZoominfoApollo.ioThe Jolt Effect by Matthew Dixon and Ted McKennaThe Paul Higgins ShowScaling Blueprint Join our newsletterPaulhigginsmentoring.comConnect With PaulOn LinkedIn

Pony Express Studio is a company built by makers, for makers. That concept has driven their success, to the tune of $3.5M in annual recurring revenue. Founder Thibault Louis-Lucas shares insider insights on how to launch a startup with this kind of potential in today's episode. Thibault didn't hit on this 7-figure startup idea right away. He launched 9 other products that failed before he found success with Pony Express Studio. He's also worked as a web developer and the CTO of a marketing automation company. He'll share how these past experiences (and failures) helped him find success with tools like Tweet Hunter, Taplio, and ProductLift.As an active maker, Thibault is an expert in how to launch a product. We'll find out how he designs and builds the products for Pony Express, how he markets them once they're launched, and the metrics he tracks after launch to gauge its success. Anyone who wants to bring a new product to market the right way will want to hear Thibault's story and advice!Resources:Pony Express Studio - Learn more about Pony Express Studio on their websiteTwitter.com/tibo_maker - Connect with Tibo on XUpFlip HUB - Get knowledge and tools to succeed as a business owner  From Content Agency to $70K+/Month SaaS Company - UpFlip podcast episode 65 with the founder of WorkelloTweet Hunter - Tool to build and monetize a following on XTaplio -  AI-driven platform to grow engagement on LinkedInThe Mom Test - Book by Rob Fitzpatrick on how to tell if your business is a good ideaConnect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Real estate has gone through a lot of changes in the last couple of years. Sometimes it seemed that tried and tested lead gen methods like cold calling weren't relevant anymore.    The truth about cold calling is that it will never go out of style, and it's a skill we have to keep as sharp as possible. How can shifting our mindset about cold calling directly impact our results? How can we make cold calling fun, and use it to grow?   In this episode, Head of Sales at Humantic AI Collin Mitchell joins me to discuss how he made over 500,000 cold calls in his career, what the perfect script looks like and how cold-calling can actually be enjoyable.     Three Things You'll Learn In This Episode    - How to open a cold call The opening to your cold call is undoubtedly one of the most important parts of your conversation so how do you find one that works for you?   - Fine-tuning your cold-calling How does being consistent help us perfect conversations?   - How to use personality insights to build relationships Knowing your buyer's personality can help you be compatible with them, and understand what they value.     Guest Bio   Collin Mitchell is a 4x founder passionate about Sales, Entrepreneurship, and Podcasting. Collin is the Head of Sales at Humantic AI where they are helping sellers personalize the entire sales process to build more rapport and close more deals.   Collin is also the host of Sales Transformation. He started with nothing but managed to grow his first business from 0 to 5M ARR in 26 months! Collin has been in the Sales and Service (SaaS) Industry for 13 years.   Find Collin on LinkedIn @Collin Mitchell or visit https://humantic.ai.

In this episode of the SaaS Revolution Show our host Alex Theuma is joined by Ryan Staley, Founder & CEO at Whale Boss, who shares how he grew Whale Boss from $5M ARR to $30M ARR in 3.5 years. Ryan shares:

In this episode of the SaaS Revolution Show, our host Alex Theuma is joined by Allan Mørch, Founder & CEO AskCody, who shares his story on resilience and how, after overcoming cancer, built a $5M ARR SaaS business. Allan shares: ⚡️ The founding story of AskCody ⚡️ His new perspective on life/business post-diagnosis ⚡️ The importance of team communication and support ⚡️The best advice he's ever received ⚡️ The hardest thing about scaling in 2023 ⚡️ Why he joined the SaaStock Founder Membership (SFM) & more!

Collin Mitchell - 4x founder and the Head of Sales at Humantic AI Meet Collin Mitchell, a 4x founder passionate about Sales, Entrepreneurship, and Podcasting. Collin is the Head of Sales at Humantic AI where they are helping sellers personalize the entire sales process to build more rapport and close more deals.  Collin is also the host of Sales Transformation. He started with nothing but managed to grow his first business from 0 to 5M ARR in 26 months! Connect with Collin Website - https://collinmitchell.page/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/collincmitchell/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ccm_sales/ Connect with David UPCOMING EVENT 5 Day Real Estate Listings Challenge - https://www.davidihill.com/challenge Free Webinar - https://event.webinarjam.com/register/4/klx1gsv Real Estate University - www.realestateuniversity.club Real Estate University 7-Day Trial - https://try.realestateu.club Health Mastery - www.healthmastery.club Website- http://davidihill.com Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/davidihill/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/davidhillcoach LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidihill Book: https://www.amazon.com/Sales-Playbook-Simple-Strategies-Close/dp/1628652861 Free 30-minute Coaching Call: https:///schedule.pathtomastery.net David's Monthly Article – http://www.davidihill.com/5mistakes/ FREE GIFT - https://callreluctance.pathtomastery.net FACEBOOK COMMUNITY Please follow and join my Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/ptmastery/ OUR LEAD PROVIDER SPONSORS VULCAN7 https://www.vulcan7.com/pathtomastery  

6sense is an AI-powered ABM platform that is focused on arming revenue teams with the right information to engage with the right accounts. It aggregates buying signals like website visits, email opens, and product review hits. It then leverages machine learning to help revenue teams automate their workflows.  In this episode, Sandhya Hegde chats with 6Sense's CEO Jason Zintak about their path to product-market fit. Join us as we discuss: (1:26) Jason's background and he made the decision to join 6sense (5:32) How early customer conversations informed the 6Sense product strategy (8:15) 6sense's early GTM strategy that got them to $5M ARR (9:11) Jason's first 90 days at 6sense as a new CEO (10:56) 6sense's early product-market fit signals (16:12) How the advent of generative AI has impacted the product (18:22) How 6Sense is thinking about building self-serve experiences (24:06) How the recessionary macro-environment impacts the company's GTM strategy  Sandhya Hegde is a General Partner at Unusual Ventures, leading investments in modern SaaS companies with a focus on AI. Previously an early executive at Amplitude, Sandhya is a product-led growth (PLG) coach and mentor. She can be reached at sandhya@unusual.vc and  Twitter - https://twitter.com/sandhya LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandhyahegde/ Jason Zintak is the CEO of 6sense. Previously, Jason was the CEO and president at Platfora.  Unusual Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital firm designed from the ground up to give a distinct advantage to founders building the next generation of software companies. Unusual has invested in category-defining companies like Webflow, Arctic Wolf Networks, Carta, Robinhood, and Harness. Learn more about us at https://www.unusual.vc/. Further reading from the Startup Field Guide: What is a self-serve PLG experience? https://www.field-guide.unusual.vc/field-guide-enterprise/nail-your-self-serve-product Defining a GTM framework https://www.field-guide.unusual.vc/field-guide-enterprise/define-a-gtm-framework-early Building a product roadmap: https://www.field-guide.unusual.vc/field-guide-enterprise/building-a-product-roadmap

Collin Mitchell - 4x founder and the Chief Evangelist at Humantic AI Meet Collin Mitchell, a 4x founder passionate about Sales, Entrepreneurship, and Podcasting. Collin is the Chief Evangelist at Humantic AI where they are helping sellers personalize the entire sales process to build more rapport and close more deals. Collin is also the host of Sales Transformation. He started with nothing but managed to grow his first business from 0 to 5M ARR in 26 months! Some of the topics that we covered are:   How to move away from Batch and Blast Diffence between Target Market and Persona  Importance of Specific Personalization Buyer Personalities types  Thanks so much for listening! Tell a friend or ten about The Startup Selling Show, and please leave a review wherever you're listening to the show. Links & Resources:    Twitter - https://twitter.com/collinM_Sales Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Collin.SalesHustle Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/collinm_sales/reels/ Youtube - https://youtu.be/qs61feJWbLw LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/collincmitchell/ Humantic AI Website - https://humantic.ai/   Listen & subscribe to The Startup Selling Show here:   BluBrry | Deezer | Amazon | Stitcher | Spotify | iTunes | Soundcloud | SalesQualia   Thanks so much for listening! Tell a friend or ten about The Startup Selling Show, and please leave a review wherever you're listening to the show.  

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Real estate is a competitive space, and with the market swaying, a lot of agents are going back to cold calling to get business. While cold calling works for many Realtors, many people need a different mindset about it.   How can shifting our mindset about cold calling directly impact our results?   How can we make cold calling fun, and use it to grow?   In this episode, Head of Sales at Humantic AI Collin Mitchell joins me to discuss how he made over 500,000 cold calls in his career, what the perfect script looks like and how cold-calling can actually be enjoyable. Three Things You'll Learn In This Episode    - How to open a cold call The opening to your cold call is undoubtedly one of the most important parts of your conversation so how do you find one that works for you?   - Fine-tuning your cold-calling How does being consistent help us perfect conversations?   - How to use personality insights to build relationships Knowing your buyer's personality can help you be compatible with them, and understand what they value.     Guest Bio   Collin Mitchell is a 4x founder passionate about Sales, Entrepreneurship, and Podcasting. Collin is the Head of Sales at Humantic AI where they are helping sellers personalize the entire sales process to build more rapport and close more deals.   Collin is also the host of Sales Transformation. He started with nothing but managed to grow his first business from 0 to 5M ARR in 26 months! Collin has been in the Sales and Service (SaaS) Industry for 13 years.   Find Collin on LinkedIn @Collin Mitchell or visit https://humantic.ai.

In episode 642, Rob Walling chats with Tara Reed, who is the founder of Apps Without Code. We talk about her journey getting into no-code, bootstrapping Apps Without Code to $5M ARR, and the decision she made last year to throttle growth to become more profitable. In our conversation, we also cover some of the pros and cons of no-code tools, along with some entrepreneurial mindset shifts that new entrepreneurs need to make. Topics we cover:  1:46 - How Tara came up with the idea for Apps Without Code 3:56 - Why Tara deliberately scaled the business back from $5M to $3M in ARR 5:35 - Tara's approach to building the Apps Without Code Team 6:04 - Two ways that Apps Without Code makes money 10:50 - The biggest no-code limitations today 16:29 - Using no-code tools to build MVPs and internal apps 19:07 - Tara's preferred no-code platform 20:24 - The biggest positives of building with no-code tools 22:40 - The biggest drawbacks of building with no-code tools ...Read more... »Click the icon below to listen.  

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You need to approach lead generation through podcasting as you would anything in life: ignore the myths surrounding quick gratification, stumbling across millions of listeners, and easy monetization. It takes time, and you need to invest in these channels and have patience. We are bringing the expert—Collin Mitchell, Chief Revenue Officer at Salescast. Collin shares a few key insights; Be mindful about your ads; if you focus too much on monetization, installing programmatic ads that don't appeal to your audience, you may lose your audience. Being strategic about your ads will allow you to maintain the integrity of your show and build a brand while earning an income to grow. Collin also goes through the fundamentals of podcasting, but the one thing we want to highlight is SEO. Care about your show notes, titles, and the name of your podcast. Put yourself in the mind of your audience. What would they be searching? What are they typing? Use those keywords and establish some good stories and hooks surrounding it.Collin's first Sales Job was at 22, then VP of Sales at 24, and Founder at 25. After that, he and his wife started their first company which5 which grew to 5M ARR in 26 months. Collin is a 4X Founder passionate about Sales, Entrepreneurship, and Podcasting! He is the Co-Founder of Salescast and Host of Sales Transformation. He currently lives in Los Angeles with his beautiful wife, four kids, and a new puppy!Conquer Local is presented by Vendasta. We have proudly served 5.5+ million local businesses through 60,000+ channel partners, agencies, and enterprise-level organizations. Learn more about Vendasta, and we can help your organization or learn more about Vendasta's Affiliate Program and how our listeners (like yourself) are making up to $10,000 off referrals.Are you an entrepreneur, salesperson, or marketer? Then, keep the learning going in the Conquer Local Academy.