Podcasts about Freemium

Plus: SpaceX allocated around 20% of its IPO shares to individual investors, sources say. And Asian chip stocks rebound after roller coaster week. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Forge and Realpolitik, Firas & Harrison examine how Europe once the centre of global power and civilisation declined from imperial dominance to strategic dependence in the 21st century.

On the podcast: about making growth everyone's job, protecting the free experience even when it hurts conversion, and why an inconclusive experiment is the only kind he hates.Top Takeaways:

Dan talks to former political prisoner Sam Melia. The Prosecution and Judge agreed he had not done anything illegal or said anything untrue, but was jailed for his supposed motivation.

All'inizio del Novecento, King Camp Gillette inventa il primo rasoio con lame intercambiabili. Il prodotto inizialmente era troppo costoso, così Gillette ne abbassa drasticamente il prezzo e così ha un grande successo: aveva capito che il vero business non era il rasoio, ma le lame compatibili. Oggi lo chiamiamo freemium, ma la logica è la stessa: ti faccio entrare gratis in un ecosistema che monetizza dopo, perché è difficile uscirne. Nell'epoca della gratuità totale, in cui la maggior parte delle applicazioni che usiamo giornalmente sono gratis, come stiamo pagando il nostro conto? Con una valuta diversa e invisibile: dati, attenzione e tempo. Per scoprire di più su come poter investire, clicca su questo link: https://trade.re/outofthebox  Messaggio promozionale. Condizioni contrattuali ed economiche regolati nei fogli informativi e nel Contratto col Cliente disponibili sul sito. Investire comporta rischi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Funnels, Freemium, Forecasting and more.  In this episode we cover all things F in the Marketers Toolkit.

On the podcast: how AI can turn your onboarding from a chore into magic, hyper-personalized experiences that drive both retention and revenue, and why your value-to-noise ratio matters more than how many features you ship.Top Takeaways:⏱️ AI can make the first 60 seconds of onboarding feel like magicWhen a new user experiences a personalized, interactive setup rather than a generic questionnaire, they are significantly more likely to convert to a trial on day zero.

Most SaaS founders obsess over acquisition — but what happens after the sale is where loyalty is either built or silently lost. In this episode, Jeff Mains sits down with Ken Rapp, CEO and co-founder of Blue Stream, to explore the largely overlooked post-purchase experience and why it may be the biggest growth lever hiding in plain sight.Ken shares the story behind Blue Stream — born from a cracked guitar that nobody warned him to care for — and how that personal frustration became a mission to help brands stay connected to customers from "doorstep to delight." He breaks down the Activate → Engage → Care framework, explains the phenomenon of "ghost churn," and reveals how a 5:1 ratio of education to commercial messaging builds the kind of trust that turns first-time buyers into lifelong advocates and brand champions.Whether you're running a subscription SaaS business or a physical product brand, this episode reframes post-sale not as an afterthought — but as the next true frontier of growth.Key Takeaways[0:49] — Jeff frames the core problem: companies pour resources into getting the "yes," then go silent — leaving customers to figure it out alone.[2:17] — Ken tells the origin story: a cracked acoustic guitar in a New England winter that nobody warned him to humidify — the spark that created Blue Stream.[4:56] — Ken introduces the concept of the "connected consumer" — bridging the gap from when a product lands on the doorstep to when it becomes a habit.[6:34] — Jeff asks what made Ken identify post-sale as the next frontier; Ken explains his "unmet needs" philosophy — solve real problems no one else has solved yet.[7:49] — "Doorstep to Delight" defined: the entire journey from package arrival through unboxing, usage, and habit formation.[13:54] — The ghost churn problem: over 50% of customers don't return after the first purchase, even when companies invest heavily in acquisition incentives.[15:00] — The 5:1 ratio: five educational/caring messages before any commercial ask — and 90%+ of consumers stay on product journeys once started.[16:01] — Blue Stream sees 30% improvements in retention across all clients — and the metric is directly measurable in dollars saved or earned.[17:46] — The Activate → Engage → Care framework explained: 30 days (activation/unboxing), 30–90 days (skill and usage engagement), then ongoing maintenance/care.[19:03] — The 30-day checkpoint: 70% of customers who aren't thriving want to succeed — they just needed someone to ask. 93% of at-risk customers re-engage when proactively reached out to.[22:03] — For SaaS PLG founders: a better activate phase isn't a welcome email — it's automated conversation.[23:50] — AI with guardrails: load only your product content into the "vault" so consumers get safe, brand-accurate answers — not hallucinated internet results.[28:33] — Subscription vs. LTV lens: churn reduction for subscriptions; cross-sell and upsell for high-ticket products. Both show ~30% improvement.[31:54] — Jeff's insight: "Recurring revenue is not recurring relevance." You have to earn the subscription every single month.[32:33] — Zero party data: knowing why customers bought unlocks superior marketing segmentation and dramatically lowers CAC.[36:12] — The second "why": don't just know what they bought — know why they bought it. That insight unlocks everything.[40:26] — Polly introduced: Blue Stream's AI product advisor that drafts 30/90/360-day journeys in minutes using data from Blue Stream's data lake + your brand content.[45:22] — Freemium launch: up to 100 consumers/month free — so any brand can experience post-purchase product advising at no cost.[46:08] — Ken's one action for SaaS founders this week: visit bluestream.ai's blog — resources on personalization and retention strategies are free and immediately actionable.Tweetable Quotes"Customers don't churn because of price — they churn because somewhere along the way, the magic wore off and nobody noticed." — Jeff Mains"The product lands on your doorstep and that's when you're kind of left on your own. That's the moment we decided to own." — Ken Rapp"Ghost churn is real — over 50% of customers don't come back for a second purchase. You're filling a leaky bucket every single time." — Ken Rapp"A 5-to-1 ratio: five educational conversations before you ever ask for a cross-sell, upsell, or repeat sale. That's how you build trust." — Ken Rapp"Recurring revenue is NOT recurring relevance. You have to earn that subscription month after month after month." — Jeff Mains"Don't stop at the first 'why.' Go one layer deeper. That's what unlocks everything." — Ken Rapp"90% of consumers who started a post-purchase product journey are still on them — years later. Because it's a trusting relationship." — Ken Rapp"We saw 93% of at-risk customers — ones rating the product a 1, 2, or 3 — re-engage when we reached out proactively. They wanted to succeed." — Ken RappSaaS Leadership Lessons1. The real sale starts at delivery — not conversion. Most SaaS teams celebrate at "won." Ken's framework reframes that moment as the beginning of the customer relationship, not the end. If your onboarding stops at a welcome email, you're missing the moment customers decide whether to stay forever or ghost you quietly.2. Ghost churn is the enemy you can't see. More than 50% of customers won't repurchase without post-sale engagement — and most never tell you why. SaaS leaders must instrument the post-activation experience the same way they instrument the funnel. What you don't measure, you can't fix.3. Education earns permission. Commerce burns it. Ken's 5:1 rule — five value-adding, educational touchpoints before any commercial ask — is a masterclass in trust-building at scale. SaaS founders who lead with selling lose the relationship. Those who lead with helping earn it.4. Conversation beats automation — but conversation can scale. The activation phase for PLG isn't about sequences and tutorials. It's about proactive, personalized dialogue: "Why did you buy this? What problem are you solving? How can we help you succeed?" AI with guardrails makes this scalable without sacrificing the human feel.5. Ask the second "why" — always. Knowing a customer bought your product tells you almost nothing. Knowing why they bought — what lifestyle goal, pain, or aspiration drove them — unlocks segmentation, expansion, and churn prediction. Zero party data collected through post-sale conversations is more valuable than any third-party data you'll ever buy.6. Recurring revenue must be re-earned, not assumed. As Jeff put it: recurring revenue is not recurring relevance. SaaS leaders who treat subscription revenue as locked-in are building on sand. The ones who treat each billing cycle as an opportunity to re-deliver value are building real retention — and real enterprise value.Guest Resourcesken@blustream.ioblustream.iohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-rapp-b922766/Episode SponsorThe Futureproof Series - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfkXKUPZ5xuOqMPR7_gzGybncTtavyR1NThe Captain's KeysSmall Fish, Big Pond – https://smallfishbigpond.com/ Use the promo code ‘SaaSFuel'Champion Leadership Group – https://championleadership.com/SaaS Fuel ResourcesWebsite - https://championleadership.com/Jeff Mains on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkmains/Twitter - https://twitter.com/jeffkmainsFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/thesaasguy/Instagram - https://instagram.com/jeffkmains

This freemium tier episode is presented with maximum commercial interruption to you, our faithful, faithful Free tier Patreon members!

This freemium tier episode is presented with maximum commercial interruption to you, our faithful, faithful Free tier Patreon members!

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley announce a new freemium model for the podcast: From now on, one of their three episodes a week will be available only to Patreon supporters. In this PSA, they lay out their reasons for making the change and explain how it will work. You can also read a written explanation here. Link to subscribe via Patreon Link to written announcement Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Firas discusses how the Iran War will get worse, and no one has thought of the consequences.

Dan offers the best advice he can to incoming PM Nigel Farage on how to govern effectively. 

For this 250th episode, Beau looks back on the history of Epochs! Support our work for as little as £5 a month by joining our website.

Abby ici

On the podcast, I talk with Cem about the premium trap many apps fall into, why free trials work even for freemium products, and how ‘try for $0.00' actually outperforms ‘try for free'.Top Takeaways:

Happy New Year, Divas!We're kicking off January with our theme, “One World, One Love — How Do We Get There?” and starting with a necessary question:How do we actually create equity — not just talk about it?This conversation is grounded in a sobering reality.Between February and April of 2025, more than 300,000 Black women lost their jobs or exited the workforce — even as the overall economy continued adding jobs. These losses coincided with federal workforce reductions, budget cuts,and the rollback or rebranding of DEI efforts across sectors.This episode isn't about politics.It's about people, systems, and what leaders and individuals can do right now.We introduce what we call The Equity Equation — the idea that equity isn't a single initiative or department, but the outcome of multiple inputs working together.We focus on three levers that consistently move the needle:Servant LeadershipBuilding CommunityAgency and Skill BuildingEquity work also lives at the individual level. Transferable skills, clear professional narratives, technological fluency, and human-centered strengths are what insulate people from disruption and expand options.We close with lessons from 2025, a practical action item, and a prompt to help you choose one lever to strengthen this week — because small, consistent moves change equations.Next week, we'll continue exploring how equity can be created even when systems resist it.Make sure to share this episode with your friends and colleagues in leadership.Tag us @divasdiamondsdollarsUse #MultipreneurMindset #WomenWhoLead Your C.H.U.N.K.S. goal multiplier:Community Building: Connect with the influencers in your industry, more specifically their followers – respond to the followers; comments on topics relevant to your brand.Build your audience as a thought leader. Health Moves: Take 30 minutes for your specific needs: yoga or tai chi for mobility and anti-aging/ strength training to boost your metabolism/meditation for stress relief and improved blood pressure.Uplift Others: Mentor a new hire or subordinate seeking growth opportunities.Niche Nurturing: Draft your Freemium campaigns for the year, one per quarterKaizen: Learn the principles of investing to get better results in your 401k/retirement planningSuccess Your Way: Break the goals you set for this year into quarters and apply the above boosters to this quarter's main goal.

On the podcast, I talk with Jeff about Tinder's $50 million paywall win. Why now is such a great time to build apps, and how hard paywalls can mislead you about product-market fit.Top Takeaways:

This week Beau chats all about ‘Operation Nimrod', the storming of the Iranian embassy in London by the Special Air Service in May 1980, six days after it had been seized by terrorists.

Dan discusses and reviews the top five Brokenomics stories of the year, exploring the economic failures and the real-world consequences behind each one.

 Dan sits down with Santa Claus about the absurdity of believing in him, but Santa has some pushback and leaves Dan thinking that maybe it's the modern liberal world that is far crazier. 

Welcome to your weekly UAS News Update. We have four stories for you this week. First, the 2026 NDAA is set to give local police new counter-drone authority, SkyeBrowse releases its biggest update of the year with, a drones-for-good story out of Washington where a drone delivered a life jacket to a man trapped by a flood, and a man pleads guilty after flying his drone over the MLB All-Star game. Let's get to it.First up, the FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, has passed the House and is now headed to the Senate. Tucked inside this 3,000-page bill is the SAFER SKIES Act, which for the first time creates a federal framework allowing state, local, and tribal police to detect, track, and even take down drones. Previously, this authority was limited to federal agencies like the DHS and DOD. Now, local officers who complete federal training will be able to use approved counter-UAS systems to mitigate drones that pose a "credible threat" to places like stadiums and critical infrastructure. The push for this was reportedly driven by the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup and the fact that the NFL has documented over 2,000 drone incursions per season for the last three years. The bill also introduces new felony penalties, with up to five years in prison for serious violations involving national defense airspace. And note, this is NOT yet law. This is only the House's version of the NDAA. We haven't seen the Senate version just yet, so this provision may or may not remain in the final law. We'll keep you updated as we see more. Next up, SkyeBrowse has just announced its biggest software update of the year. They've released two new processing modes: SkyeBrowse Rapid and SkyeBrowse Ultra. SkyeBrowse Rapid is designed for speed, especially for first responders in remote areas with bad reception. They claim it's 5 times faster in good reception and up to 20 times faster in bad reception. In one example, they took a 7-minute, 1.5-gigabyte video and processed it into a full 3D model in under two minutes. For those who need maximum detail, there's SkyeBrowse Ultra, which provides 4 times higher quality for photorealistic, lifelike 3D models. This feature will be available for their Premium Advanced customers. On top of that, they've also given their Freemium users a boost. Free users now have access to tools like annotations, drawing, clipping, and distance measurements, which were previously paid features. Our third story is in King County, Washington, where heavy rains caused the Snoqualmie River to flood rapidly, trapping a man on the roof of his vehicle. With the current too strong for responders to enter the water, a sheriff's deputy had a great idea. Instead of waiting for a helicopter, the deputy launched a drone, attached a life jacket to it, and flew it directly to the stranded man. Last up, a story of what NOT to do. A 47-year-old man from Georgia, Mitchell Parsons Hughes, has pleaded guilty to allegedly flying his drone over the 2025 MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park. According to prosecutors, he flew directly into the one-mile TFR that was active for the event. To make matters worse, he was flying an unregistered drone and had no Part 107 or TRUST. Security officials from the FBI, DOT, and FAA spotted the drone immediately and tracked him down. On December 5th, he pleaded guilty to knowingly violating national defense airspace. He was sentenced to six months of probation and a five-hundred-dollar fine. Join us later for happy hour in the community. We also have the live Q&A on Monday, and the Post-Flight show in the premium community, also on Monday. We'll see you then.https://dronexl.co/2025/12/14/drone-lifesaving-man-flood/https://dronexl.co/2025/12/12/man-flying-drone-mlb-all-star-game/https://dronexl.co/2025/12/15/ndaa-2026-local-police-take-down-your-drone/https://newsletter.skyebrowse.com/w/WmcZTrQzhMvDEnx1AEhqHQ/DBnBhE3BieCe02QZtYhivQ/X763PNWUdpoIM2dDLjPmFFUA

In this episode of the Grow Your B2B SaaS podcast, host Joran welcomes back Jacco van der Kooij, founder of Winning by Design, to unpack how AI-native SaaS companies are changing the rules of growth, pricing, and go-to-market in 2026. The conversation covers why real-time user-level data is becoming the defining competitive advantage, the pitfalls and promise of usage-based pricing for AI products, the existential challenge of inference costs for freemium models, and the enduring importance of subscriptions with smart hybrid elements. It also dives into how AI will replace the majority of sales tasks, the 30 percent of human expertise that remains essential, and why advocacy and community-driven growth loops will shape pipeline generation. From early-stage foundations to scaling to $10 million ARR, Jacco breaks down what founders need to get right now to thrive in the years ahead.Key Timecodes(0:00) - B2B SaaS podcast intro, AI native SaaS, pricing, GTM strategy 2026(1:01) - Jacco van der Kooij intro, Winning by Design(1:14) - 2026 success factors: real-time data, PLG, cohort analytics(2:31) - AI native buyer journey, user-led growth, usage patterns(3:48) - SaaS pricing: usage-based vs subscription, outcome-based pricing(4:23) - AI inference costs, freemium risk, monetization challenges(5:05) - Freemium in AI tools, limits, value gating(5:23) - Consumption-based pricing vs subscription, hybrid pricing(6:12) - Hybrid pricing example, membership + per-resolution fees(7:03) - Efficient growth, GTM efficiency, LTV:CAC, retention, outcomes(8:36) - AI for customer insights, demand gen, lookalike users(9:36) - Ad: B2B SaaS affiliate referral platform, AI-powered recruitment(9:47) - AI and jobs: replace vs enable, workforce impact(11:19) - GTM with AI: 70% sales tasks automated, CRM, scheduling, summaries(12:56) - Trust, human expertise, advocacy, risk mitigation(13:59) - Rebuilding GTM 2026: automation, expert touchpoints, events(15:00) - Growth loop: usage patterns, word of mouth, advocacy pipeline(16:26) - Community-led growth: user conferences, LinkedIn sharing, Clay example(17:02) - SDR strategy: activate users, customer success advocacy(17:11) - Early-stage advice: real-time data system, analytics(17:25) - Data stack recommendation: Snowflake, realtime data lake(17:32) - Scaling to $10M ARR: team alignment, closed-loop GTM(18:04) - Shared system understanding: recurring revenue, training(19:01) - Growth Institute by Winning by Design: courses, community, case studies(19:39) - Where to find: winningbydesign.com, Growth Institute(19:45) - Closing thoughts, optimism, AI era(19:54) - Outro: like, subscribe, sponsor, guest/topic requests(20:17) - Reditus mention, B2B SaaS affiliate program

How can you effectively prepare your SaaS for an exit? And what should you know about the valuation drivers, buyer types, and metrics that matter most? In a live episode of the Grow Your B2B SaaS podcast recorded at SaaS Summit Benelux, host Joran sat down with René de Jong to unpack what it takes for SaaS companies to scale and prepare for a successful exit in 2026. René helps entrepreneurs—specifically SaaS founders—design effective exit strategies and navigate the full process of selling their businesses to third parties. Across the conversation, he offered clear and pragmatic insights on what separates the SaaS businesses that grow and sell well from those that struggle, how buyers evaluate companies in the current market, and why topics like the rule of 40, net revenue retention, AI-driven scalability, and deal structure matter now more than ever. From early-stage focus at 0 to 10K MRR to strategies for moving toward 10 million ARR, René shared guidance grounded in what he sees every day in the market.This episode turns the full discussion into a clear, actionable narrative that stays true to the original conversation and is easier to follow and revisit.Key Timestamps(0:00) - SaaS Summit Benelux intro, B2B SaaS scaling 2026, Rule of 40, NRR, ARR multiples, Earnouts, Strategic buyers, 0-10K MRR, 10M ARR(0:50) - Guest intro, SaaS M&A advisor, SaaS exit strategy, SaaS acquisition process(1:14) - Scaling your SaaS for 2026(1:20) - What separates SaaS winners in 2026(1:26) - Rule of 40, Efficient growth, ARR multiple valuation(2:18) - Go-to-market strategy, New business team, Net Revenue Retention (NRR), Expense efficiency(3:05) - NRR benchmarks, Churn, Customer concentration, Market standards(4:01) - Efficient growth vs spend, AI scalability, Revenue per employee(5:06) - AI native SaaS costs, VC vs mature SaaS valuation, EBITDA vs ARR(6:38) - VC backing for AI native startups(6:48) - Freemium model 2026, Valuation cycles, EBITDA focus, AI hype, ARR multiples(8:05) - Sponsor: B2B SaaS affiliate marketing, Reditus(8:49) - SaaS valuation benchmarks, ARR multiples range(9:01) - 3.5x ARR cash at close, Earnout, Reinvest, Deal structure(10:34) - Venture capital vs Private equity(10:43) - Strategic buyers, One plus one equals three, Synergy valuation(11:22) - Build list of strategic acquirers, Exit planning(11:29) - Headline valuations vs reality, Purchase price, Earnouts, Deal terms(11:51) - Earnout as bonus, Cash at closing, Burnout risk(13:05) - 2026 growth loop, AI in land and expand, Product-led growth, AI agents(14:10) - 0–10K MRR advice, Founder mindset, Learn fast, Mentors, SaaS community(15:35) - Smart capital, Operator investors, Non-dilutive help(16:06) - 10K MRR to 10M ARR, Focus, Buy-and-build strategy, Autonomous growth, 3–5 year plan(17:43) - Contact info, LinkedIn, anno9082.nl(18:03) - Outro, Subscribe, Sponsor the show, Reditus call-to-action

In this special live episode from SaaS Summit Benelux in Amsterdam, Joran sits down with Roelof Otten, founder of SaaSmeister, to explore How PLG Will Change in 2026: AI Agents, Onboarding & Hybrid GTM. Together, they break down the biggest shifts coming to B2B SaaS go-to-market—from the rise of hybrid motions and the evolution of sales roles to the transformative impact of AI-powered demos, agents, and conversational interfaces.Roelof shares actionable, stage-specific insights for founders at every level. You'll hear why PLG is becoming a company-wide strategy instead of a product feature, how onboarding is expanding beyond the UI, why freemium is harder for AI-native products, and what it really takes to build data tracking that supports growth instead of slowing it down.Whether you're moving from sales-led to product-led, building a hybrid GTM, or preparing your SaaS product for an AI-first future, this episode offers a clear roadmap for navigating the changes ahead and meeting buyers where they want to be in 2026.Tune in to learn how to implement PLG effectively, empower your sales team in a consultative model, integrate AI responsibly, and build growth loops that compound over time.Key Timecodes(0:00) – B2B SaaS, PLG, AI onboarding, AI demos, product-qualified pipeline, GTM 2026, SaaS Summit(0:52) – B2B SaaS podcast(0:58) – Roelof Otten, SaaSmeister, PLG(1:07) – GTM 2026, PLG trends(1:42) – Hybrid GTM, PLG, sales-led(2:36) – AI GTM, AI agents, AI demos(3:12) – Interactive demos, AI sales assistant(3:50) – Buyer enablement, AI demo(4:20) – In-product AI, trial support(4:36) – PLG transformation, sales alignment(5:21) – Consultative sales, upsell, PQLs(5:43) – PLG funnel, activation, expansion(6:00) – Conversational UI, AI UX(6:52) – UX transition(7:25) – AI platform, data layer, models(7:37) – MCP, AI integrations, ChatGPT, Claude(8:10) – AI privacy, security, compliance(8:46) – Build vs buy AI, LLMs(9:22) – PLG first, SaaS trial(9:38) – Reditus, SaaS affiliate(10:22) – AI costs, freemium(10:35) – Freemium strategy, CAC, churn(11:39) – Referrals, partnerships, affiliate growth(12:33) – In-app referrals, incentives(13:06) – Onboarding, nurture, reactivation(13:57) – Signup friction, JTBD, ICP(14:57) – Personalized onboarding(15:14) – Founder-led sales, JTBD, messaging(15:45) – ICP focus, activation metrics(16:39) – Product analytics, event tracking(17:01) – Roelof Otten, SaaSmeister(17:15) – Podcast outro, sponsor, Reditus

Welcome to The Game w/ Alex Hormozi, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, investor, author, public speaker, and content creator Alex Hormozi. On this podcast you'll hear how to get more customers, make more profit per customer, how to keep them longer, and the many failures and lessons Alex has learned and will learn on his path from $100M to $1B in net worth.Wanna scale your business? Click here.Follow Alex Hormozi's Socials:LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition

What will be the SaaS Pricing Strategy 2026? In this episode, Joran sits down with Tjitte Joosten—known as T.J.—to discuss the evolving world of SaaS pricing and how founders can adapt to change without losing momentum. T.J. works full-time in pricing and packaging for SaaS and AI companies. Before that, he spent years in early-stage ventures, helping them find product-market fit and close major deals. Those experiences taught him how to win large accounts without over-discounting and how to leave room for long-term growth.Through that process, T.J. discovered that pricing is not just about numbers but also about psychology and behavioral economics. The same solution can sell for $10,000 or $50,000 depending on the story told. After meeting his co-founder, who was already working in pricing, T.J. transitioned into it full-time—and it became his passion.Their conversation explores how SaaS pricing is evolving, how to experiment with models safely, when to raise prices, how to communicate changes effectively, and how freemium models may evolve in the AI era.Key Timecodes(0:00) - B2B SaaS & AI Pricing Expert(0:05) - TJ Joosten on Value Storytelling(1:13) - Future of SaaS Pricing 2026(1:28) - Why Hybrid Pricing Wins(3:10) - The Pricing Switch Risk(3:27) - Technical Debt of Pricing(5:15) - How to Test New Pricing(6:40) - Entitlement & Packaging(7:13) - When to Raise Prices(8:49) - Timing Strategy: Netflix Case(10:04) - Communicating Price Changes(11:10) - Freemium in the AI Era(12:33) - The Cost of Free Users(13:38) - From $0 to $10K MRR(14:42) - Scaling to $10M ARR(15:56) - The Founder's Role in Pricing(16:32) - Connect with TJ Joosten

Harry and Samson launch their new series, Journey to the East, with a much belated discussion of the first four Silent Hill games alongside their influence.

aas.unbound is a podcast for and about founders who are working on scaling inspiring products that people love, brought to you by https://saas.group/, a serial acquirer of B2B SaaS companies.In episode #47 of season 5, Anna Nadeina talks with Vova, founder of Freemius, an all-in-one platform for payments, subscriptions, and taxes, helping you sell software globally while focusing on building great products.----------- Episode's Chapters -----------0:00 — Introduction to Freemium and Vova1:47 — Origin Story: From Side Project to Business4:40 — Early Customer Acquisition Challenges9:36 — Evolution of Pricing Strategy14:08 — Recent Pricing Changes and Growth Model22:12 — Building and Nurturing the Community31:01 — Hiring Strategy and Team Building39:29 — Expanding Beyond WordPress46:05 — Implementing AI in Business Operations57:27 — Biggest Wins and Lessons LearnedVova Feldman - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vovafeldman/Freemius - https://freemius.comSubscribe to our channel to be the first to see the interviews that we publish - https://www.youtube.com/@saas-groupStay up to date:Twitter: https://twitter.com/SaaS_groupLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/14790796

In this episode of Chronicles, Luca is joined by Proper Horrorshow to discuss Ghost Stories of an Antiquary by M. R. James. They explore each of his remarkable short stories and their themes of rationalism, transgression, and the supernatural.

Meeds is joined by Freemium to discuss the weeks happenings at Chelsea FC. After a brilliant win against the Spuds, Chelsea are held to a disappointing draw against Qarabag. Chelsea once again needing to bounce back against Wolves. The boys discuss all things Chelsea including: 1-0 win vs Spurs The inversion conundrum Qarabag 2-2 draw. Lavia's heartbreak. Tosin's negative influence Gap to the rest? Wolves (H) Preview Become a ChessyHour Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/ChessyHour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a textWelcome to What's Up in Business Travel for Week 44 of 2025.  This is a weekly podcast where we update you on what's up this week in the world of business travel.  This podcast is great for those who need to know what's happening all in under 15 minutes.On this week's podcast, we covered the following stories:Navan shares open on Nasdaq, Price dropsHotel industry implores Congress to end the shutdownAir Traffic Controllers miss 1st full paycheckJetBlue Q3 yields up in Q3Alaska Q3 corporate revenue upDOT terminates 13 Mexican routes to USAirlines close deal for shares of WestJetSouthwest raises international profileAlaska & Hawaiian secure a single operating certificateAvis Budget pledges 'hard reset'Wizz Air revives $580 Pass IndiGo's India-China flight takes offCornerstone launches UpstreamAmex GBT launches 'Freemium' consulting for SMEsAmadeus Cytric launches 'Prime' TMC Partnership ProgramYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

Dan & Samson the producer set about saving the Imperium of Mankind, from itself.

This week Beau begins to discuss the longest battle of World War I, the battle of Verdun; the most titanic and gruesome showdown between France and Germany on the Western Front.

“In this world of AI, there's going to be more software, not less — and design and craft will matter more than ever,” Figma CFO Praveer Melwani says. On this episode of the Bloomberg Intelligence Tech Disruptors podcast hosted by BI technology analyst Anurag Rana, Melwani adds that Figma is a web-native, multiplayer platform for moving from idea to design to developer handoff, noting it complements rather than replaces Adobe. Melwani outlines the freemium-to-enterprise model and bundled seats (Viewer, Collab, Dev, Full). The discussion spans core Design, FigJam, Dev Mode and new Figma Make, plus integrations of third-party AI tools using model context protocol (MCP). Melwani also covers recent pricing and packaging changes, as well as how AI alters costs, usage and expectations.

Send us a textWARNING! Explicit lyrics!!! (NOT suitable for children)Here's a show full of A.I. generated/adapted music. This new technology is breathing a whole new life and new vibe into these songs. I wrote the last 2 songs and with the help of A.I. I think they turned out pretty damn good! Hope you enjoy. Would love your feedback.  How do you feel about A.I.? Support the showWebsite https://www.djbenniejames.com TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@benniejames5 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@djbenniejameslive Instagram https://www.instagram.com/benniejames3/ X https://x.com/benniejames123 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bennie.james.10 Studio Phone Line 1-856 295-1753 - (for voicemail message only)Licensed by ASCAP 400009874

Dan looks at the real motivations for Digital IDs and how they will be used to usher in generations of serfdom. 

In this episode of The Association Insights Podcast, we launch our Member Value Reimagined series with a bold and inspiring story from the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT). Host Meghan Henning sits down with Pat White, Director of Membership, and Nealy Wheat, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer, to explore how ASNT broke the mold—replacing a traditional dues-based model with a freemium structure that's already delivering surprising results.

Madhavan Ramanujam of 49 Palms Ventures joins Nick to discuss Prioritizing Monetization: Beautifully Simple Pricing, AI Models for Profitable Growth, and Guardrails for Freemium and Expansion Tiers. In this episode we cover: Scaling Innovation: A Sequel to Monetizing Innovation Balancing Value and Price Enterprise Adoption of Outcome-Based Models Usage-Based Pricing and Cost Management Strategic Advice for Different Startup Phases Implementing Sub-Optimal Pricing Strategies Nine Strategies to Architect Profitable Growth Guest Links: Madhavan's LinkedIn Madhavan's X The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. We're proud to partner with Ramp, the modern finance automation platform. Book a demo and get $150—no strings attached.   Want to keep up to date with The Full Ratchet? Follow us on social. You can learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our LinkedIn and Twitter.

A little 12+ minute taste of what Bobby and Sam talked about on the Patreon-exclusive Bayou Bucket react episode, which you can get access to by going to patreon.com/shpawdcast and supporting the work the guys do talking about the Cougars.

Stefano Puntoni, Wharton Marketing Professor and Co-Director of the Wharton Human AI Research Program, explores the evolving strategies behind monetizing AI platforms, the implications of sponsored chatbots for consumer trust, and the critical role of energy efficiency in ensuring AI's sustainable future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan hosts Professor Ed Dutton and his co-author debate Dr Dani Sulikowski about the real reason the left's biology is compelling them to destroy western civilisation.

A lot of SaaS founders start with freemium because it feels like the easiest way to get users in the door—but then those users never really convert. You end up with a bloated free tier, server costs piling up, and barely enough paying customers to keep things going. It's like giving away your best stuff and hoping someone eventually offers to pay for it. And the worst part is, by the time you realize what's happening, it's already eating into your runway. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IV69xh5WFrE Dan Balcauski, founder and Chief Pricing Officer of Product Tranquility, helps B2B SaaS companies fine-tune pricing to drive real growth. Today, he explains why freemium often fails in B2B, especially when customer value isn't clearly defined. He shares how subscription models have matured and why pricing needs to reflect what users actually care about. His focus: use value-based metrics to build smarter, more profitable product strategies. Stay tuned! Quotes: “If you don't really understand how you're charging customers or haven't thought it through well, you're missing the highest leverage opportunities.” “I would spend most of my time on what the price tag goes on, and little time on what number goes on the price tag.” “Value, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder. We need to understand it's not what we think; it's what those customers think, whom we're actually trying to sell this to.” Resources: Accelerate your growth today | Product Tranquility Connect with Dan Balcauski on LinkedIn

SaaStr 810: AI and the Bottom Line, How Canva Turns Freemium into Conversions with Canva's CCO Rob Giglio Join John Gleason, founder and managing partner at Success Venture Partners, as he interviews Rob Giglio, Chief Customer Officer at Canva. Rob shares his extensive experience leading customer success, sales, and go-to-market functions at top companies like HubSpot, DocuSign, and Adobe. In this episode, Rob delves into his strategic approach to scaling Canva's enterprise business while maintaining the company's unique customer-centric culture. He also discusses the integration of AI to enhance customer experiences and how value-driven customer journeys underpin Canva's growth. Perfect for aspiring CCOs and anyone interested in the intersection of customer success and sales.   00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:29 Rob's Role and Responsibilities at Canva 03:11 Career Journey and Mentorship 07:17 Building Enterprise at Canva 14:20 Customer-Centric Approach 21:42 AI Integration at Canva 24:36 Conclusion and Final Thoughts     ---- This episode of the SaaStr podcast is sponsored by: get.tech The best .coms are taken or overpriced. So you settle on a workaround domain for your website. Don't compromise. Get a clean, sharp .tech domain that instantly says: this is a tech startup. Grab yours at get.tech/saastr or via domain registrars like GoDaddy. ---- Hey everybody, SaaStr AI's next stop takes us to London on December 2nd and 3rd! It's Christmas with SaaStr and 2,000 of the best SaaS and AI leaders.    The biggest names will be there. The best networking.    Early adopter tickets are selling faster than we expected. So don't wait. With only 5 months until the event, we expect this year's SaaStr London event to sell out to capacity.    Use my code jason20pod for exclusive savings. Get your tickets now at podcast.saastrlondon.com or use code jason20pod at checkout.   SaaStr AI London – where SaaS Meets AI in London. See you there.

Send us a textHere's a selection of Under The Radar Hip Hop, R&B and Reggae. Good news!! All my premium shows are now available on Buzzsprout. This means you don't have to flip between 2 platforms. All my free shows & premium shows are in one place.So, if you are already a premium member please click any locked show in Buzzsprout and subscribe. You can choose what level you like. You can also cancel at anytime. ALL my listeners are invited to join the premium family. This is a great way to show your love & give back. 1. Jamboree Pt. 2 - People Under the Stairs2. Gravity - Bush Babees (ft. Nicole Johnson)3. In The Name of Love - Victoria Noelle4. Patience - The Colleagues (ft. October London) 5. Just Can't Explain - Alps Cru6. OpenYourEyes - LÉA THE LEOX7. Learn to Earn - Down Ta Erf8. Ghost - TheARTI$t9. The Love Song - Bush Babees (ft. Mos Def)10. Anthem - Victoria Noelle11. On My Mind - Down Ta Erf12. Gas Hard - Carol Riddick13. Angelic - Slick Rick14. Top Man - Blackout JA Aloha!Support the showWebsite https://www.djbenniejames.com TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@benniejames5 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@djbenniejameslive Instagram https://www.instagram.com/benniejames3/ X https://x.com/benniejames123 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bennie.james.10 Studio Phone Line 1-856 295-1753 - (for voicemail message only)Licensed by ASCAP 400009874

In this episode, Firas Modad introduces geopolitics and his brand new Realpolitik show. Please note this was episode recorded prior to the Israel-Iran War.

In the first ever episode of Chronicles, Luca discusses the Anglo-Saxon epic poem Beowulf. He explores its pagan and Christian duality, its veneration of the Germanic heroic ideal, and J.R.R. Tolkien's scholarship, which transformed it from a historical document into beloved literature.

David Robicheaux Founder at Blackmuse LLC (Love Sex Dreams Episode) Sponsor Salalabs - North America Salalabs specializes in delivering IoT, AI, and Machine Learning to streamline operations and drive innovation. Save up to 70 percent on development costs and 32 percent on time with Salalabs.  For more info, email contact@salalabs.com or reach out to Jason Cavness Go to www.thejasoncavnessexperience.com for the podcast on your favorite platforms  David's Bio With an extensive career encompassing VR development, project management, and system administration, my mission is to harness cutting-edge technologies to revolutionize the educational and training sectors. In my role at Abettertrack LLC as an Instructor/VR Developer, I've coupled my instructive skills with VR technology to provide transformative learning experiences in areas like behavioral therapy and self-advocacy. As a Contract System Administrator at Kingdom Technology Services, I took on multiple responsibilities including inventory management, Salesforce system development, tech integration, and client communication, often collaborating directly with the company's top executives.  At Sitebiz, as the VP of Project Management, I maintained a keen focus on efficiency and communication, leading various projects, developing detailed plans, and fostering a transparent and collaborative environment in an Agile setup. Now at BlackMuse LLC, I'm pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the realm of VR and metaverse development, driven by my dedication to lifelong learning, adaptability, and the merger of technology and education. My goal is to shape the future of digital innovation, reshaping how we learn and evolve.  We talk about the following and other items Pitch Competition for Tacoma School District Students  Unique Pitch Ideas and Success Stories The Value of School and Networking Jason asks about the process for students to participate in the pitch competition Importance of Curiosity Over Skill Future Predictions and Technological Advancements Historical and Cultural Insights Challenges and Opportunities in Education The Role of AI in Education and Development The Impact of Politics and Technology on Society Indigenous People and Legal Documents American Culture and Resilience Regional Differences and Cultural Identity Economic and Environmental Challenges Personal Stories and Life Experiences Technology and Social Media Political and Social Issues Cultural Differences and Global Perspectives Personal Growth and Self-Reflection Art and Performance Discussion on Concert Experiences and Performances Cultural Icons and Their Impact Taylor Swift's Business Acumen and Public Perception Jason shares a personal story about attending a networking event and misunderstanding the acronym "ILA. Discussion on Physical and Mental Capabilities Ethical Dilemmas in Medical Practice Suicide Pills and Insurance Coverage Personal Experiences and Drug Prevention Drinking Preferences and Childhood Memories Celebrity Lifestyles and Family Dynamics Celebrity Relationships and Public Perception Technological Advancements and AI The Role of AI in Education and Job Markets Philosophical and Spiritual Reflections Jesus' Early Life and Connections to Other Religions The Future of Religion and Technology The Impact of Technology on Humanity The Role of AI in Modern Society The Ethics of AI and Human Control The Future of Education and AI The Impact of AI on Employment and Skills The Role of AI in Healthcare and Research The Future of AI and Human Control The Role of AI in Society and Ethical Considerations David's Social Media David's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blackmusellc/ Blackmuse website: https://www.blackmuse.net/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094131262907  Lock In Early Pricing with CavnessHR As a subscriber to the Jason Cavness Experience, you can lock in early, discounted pricing before our official launch. Pricing Tiers: 1 to 10 employees: Freemium plan available, or upgrade for just $59/month 11 to 19 employees: $99/month 20 to 34 employees: $199/month 35 to 49 employees: $299/month Sign up now to lock in your rate and simplify your HR before we go public! Schedule time to talk about your HR challenges:  Book a Meeting with CavnessHR

About Emeka: Emeka Alozie serves as a Principal at the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), where he leads innovation and startup engagement across the Northwest Region. With over a decade of experience supporting emerging technologies from idea to Series A, Emeka brings a unique perspective on the intersection of defense, technology, entrepreneurship, and social impact. Before DIU, he was Director of Marketing at Transpose Platform VC and IntuitiveX, where he helped launch three FDA Breakthrough Devices. He also directed Seattle's Founder Institute chapter, supporting dozens of pre-seed startups. Beyond tech, Emeka is deeply involved in civic leadership and advocacy. He serves as Co-Chair of the Seattle Human Rights Commission and advises the Seattle Police Department on crisis intervention and community relations. He was instrumental in the passage of WA State HB-1946, improving mental health support for underserved communities. Emeka is also the founder of The Living Bread, a nonprofit uniting followers of Jesus Christ to build the Kingdom of God through community initiatives. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/emeka-a Defense Innovation Unit: diu.mil