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Navigating the Modern Marketing Landscape with Rocket Fuel Labs' Amanda PattersonIn this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, host Josh Elledge speaks with Amanda Patterson, the founder and CEO of Rocket Fuel Labs. With a background as a seasoned marketing executive and a passion for music, Amanda shares actionable insights on fractional CMOs, AI-powered marketing, and how to scale growth-stage companies with strategy and creativity.From crafting brand narratives to embracing AI responsibly, Amanda reveals how early-stage companies can compete in a saturated marketplace—without sacrificing authenticity.The Strategic Power of Fractional CMOsAmanda launched Rocket Fuel Labs during the early days of COVID-19, initially supporting a portfolio of high-growth startups. Today, her firm delivers fractional CMO services that provide businesses with executive-level marketing leadership—without the cost or commitment of a full-time hire.She explains how many startups—particularly pre-Series A or B—don't yet need a full CMO but do need clear go-to-market strategies. Amanda's team fills that gap by conducting in-depth audits, crafting tailored roadmaps, and helping founders hit revenue goals faster. Unlike traditional agencies, Rocket Fuel Labs begins with business discovery, not a plug-and-play template.Josh and Amanda also explore the value of treating marketing like an investment—not a one-size-fits-all expense. From SEO to paid ads, Amanda emphasizes that strategy must lead execution.AI in Marketing: Enhance, Don't ReplaceAmanda has a clear stance on AI: it should augment creativity, not replace it. She regularly uses tools like ChatGPT to brainstorm headlines, summarize client calls, and accelerate workflows. But she cautions against relying too heavily on AI-generated content.She recalls the recent backlash around Coca-Cola's fully AI-created ad—a campaign that lacked the emotional nuance only human creatives can deliver. Her advice? Keep the human in the loop. Use AI to amplify your ideas, not automate your brand voice away.Amanda also touches on how AI is reshaping search behavior. With tools like Google's AI overviews impacting traditional SEO strategies, marketers must now prioritize intent-driven, bottom-funnel content. She encourages listeners to focus on quality, contextually relevant content rather than chasing rankings through volume alone.Music, Marketing, and Building Something MeaningfulOutside the boardroom, Amanda is a musician who performs alongside her teenage daughter in the live music capital of the world—Austin, Texas. Her artistic background influences her marketing work in a powerful way. Whether she's writing music or designing growth campaigns, she brings the same emphasis on storytelling, collaboration, and creativity.Amanda believes the best marketing combines data with soul. Her approach weaves analytical precision with emotional resonance—helping brands not only scale but connect.About Amanda PattersonAmanda Patterson is the founder and CEO of Rocket Fuel Labs. With over 15 years of experience leading growth for startups and publicly traded companies, Amanda has built a reputation for driving revenue through sharp strategy and storytelling. Her background includes serving as CMO, helping companies scale from zero to IPO, and working closely with top investors and founders. When she's not scaling businesses, Amanda performs music locally with her daughter in Austin, Texas.About Rocket Fuel LabsRocket Fuel Labs is a fractional CMO firm that provides strategic marketing leadership and...

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The NBA will have a new champion for the 8th straight year. Are we in the era of parity in the NBA? If so, is that a good thing? Ben Bolch from the LA Times hops on to talk about the financial issues that the UCLA athletic department is facing. Despite their sweep of the Dodgers, the Angels are going nowhere fast - they need to tear everything down from its foundation and start over.

This week, we're featuring an interview with Anton, a longtime member of Solidarity Collectives, a group that supports anti-authoritarian and anarchist activists involved in the resistance to the Russian invasion of Ukraine as well as funding mutual aid projects for civilians and domesticated animals suffering or displaced by the invasion, bolstering left libertarian social movements during wartime, making propaganda and manufacturing FPV drones as well as a few other projects. In this ranging conversation we spoke for 2 hours covering issues of anarchists participating in military structures, the state of the armed resistance, impacts of changes in the US administration and more. Solidarity Collective Links: Website listing ways to support different sectors of work: https://solidaritycollectives.org/en/support/ youtube and kolektiva channels, with interviews of comrades fighting and yearly reports of activity playlists: https://www.youtube.com/@sol_col https://kolektiva.media/c/solidarity.collectives Libcom blog: https://libcom.org/tags/solidarity-collectives Sol Col socials: mastodon: https://social.edist.ro/@solidaritycollectives bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/solcolua.bsky.social telegram :https://t.me/SolidarityCollectives instagram: https://www.instagram.com/solidaritycollectives/ Twitter: https://x.com/SolidarityColl1 FB: https://www.facebook.com/SolidarityCollectives Anton's  work related socials: bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/antonkolcol.bsky.social mastodon: https://social.edist.ro/@anton_tsak@kolektiva.social Other Links: Past interviews on Ukraine: https://thefinalstrawradio.noblogs.org/post/category/ukraine/ Timothy Snyder about Ukrainian history :  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJczLlwp-d8&list=PLhTRXzDqRJxjwJVIddAFOF3Eg8OESGiSM Comrades reviewing far right violence activities in Ukraine since 2018: https://violence-marker.org.ua/en/ Media About the 3 Internationalist Anarchists Who Fell April 19, 2023: Dmitry Petrov was interviewed under a psuedonym on this episode of our show: https://thefinalstrawradio.noblogs.org/post/2022/02/25/anarchists-in-ukraine-against-war/ Memorial page on Crimethinc for Dmitry: https://crimethinc.com/2023/05/03/in-memory-of-dmitry-petrov-an-incomplete-biography-and-translation-of-his-work Documentary on Finbar (English subtitles available): https://www.tg4.ie/en/player/home/?pid=6347744855112 Remembering Cooper Andrews: https://itsgoingdown.org/remembering-cooper-andrews/ ... . .. Featured Track: Не забудем і не пробачим ("We Wont Forgive and We Won't Forget) - SKOFKA

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Pakistan is facing a dual crisis, with the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) reportedly executing 214 Pakistani hostages while Afghanistan threatens a full-scale war. As Pakistan struggles to contain internal insurgencies and external hostilities, is the nation on the brink of collapse? Sanjay Dixit analyzes the escalating Baloch resistance, Afghanistan's growing aggression, and the larger geopolitical fallout for Pakistan.

Pakistan is facing a dual crisis, with the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) reportedly executing 214 Pakistani hostages while Afghanistan threatens a full-scale war. As Pakistan struggles to contain internal insurgencies and external hostilities, is the nation on the brink of collapse? Sanjay Dixit analyzes the escalating Baloch resistance, Afghanistan's growing aggression, and the larger geopolitical fallout for Pakistan.

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It's the anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. And the world looks very different now than it did then.In the three years since Russian President Vladimir Putin's forces began their assault on their neighbor, tens of thousands of civilians and soldiers have perished. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been able to hold his enemies off with the help of support from the U.S.But now that Donald Trump is in charge, that's likely to change. The president has made it no secret that he believes Zelenskyy should try and make peace with Putin, no matter what it might cost his country. In his first month in office, Trump has taken steps to isolate the U.S. from its allies in Western Europe and NATO, putting those countries on even shakier ground as they try and contend with the possibility of continued Russian aggression.We discuss what the future of this conflict looks like for Ukraine.Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Connect with us. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Three years after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, tens of thousands of people have died and hundreds of thousands more have been injured. Now U.S. President Donald Trump thinks he can broker peace by negotiating directly with Russia's president Vladimir Putin.Vitaliy Shevchenko, BBC Monitoring's Russia editor, explains how the war started and how severe it has become, assesses some of the misinformation that President Trump has repeated over the past week, and unpacks what we know about the proposed peace plan. A generation of young people have had to come of age during the war. We hear from three of them — Maryna, Olga and Volodymyr. They explain how their lives have changed, how they feel about President Trump's recent comments, and how they keep hope alive. Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: +44 0330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Hannah Gelbart Producers: William Lee Adams and Adam Chowdhury Editor: Verity Wilde

Alya Shandra is Editor-in-chief at Euro Maidan Press. She has a background in environmental science and NGOs. During the Euromaidan revolution Alya Shandra launched an indy-media outlet called Euromaidan Press, and that project was fueled by her interest in how to help Ukraine permanently move beyond being a post-communist post-colony country and evolve into becoming a free and democratic society that tackles corruption and nepotism.----------LINKS:The Surkov report: https://euromaidanpress.com/2019/11/12/what-surkovs-hacked-emails-tell-about-russias-hybrid-war-against-ukraine/The Euro Maidan Press: https://euromaidanpress.com/How to help the Ukrainian army - DONATE NOW!https://euromaidanpress.com/2022/02/27/verified-ways-to-help-the-ukrainian-army/?swcfpc=1----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND:Save Ukrainehttps://www.saveukraineua.org/Superhumans - Hospital for war traumashttps://superhumans.com/en/UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukrainehttps://unbroken.org.ua/Come Back Alivehttps://savelife.in.ua/en/Chefs For Ukraine - World Central Kitchenhttps://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraineUNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyyhttps://u24.gov.ua/Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundationhttps://prytulafoundation.orgNGO “Herojam Slava”https://heroiamslava.org/kharpp - Reconstruction project supporting communities in Kharkiv and Przemyślhttps://kharpp.com/NOR DOG Animal Rescuehttps://www.nor-dog.org/home/----------PLATFORMS:Twitter: https://twitter.com/CurtainSiliconInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/siliconcurtain/Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4thRZj6NO7y93zG11JMtqmLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finkjonathan/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------Welcome to the Silicon Curtain podcast. Please like and subscribe if you like the content we produce. It will really help to increase the popularity of our content in YouTube's algorithm. Our material is now being made available on popular podcasting platforms as well, such as Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Hour 1: The Tara Show - “Democrats Meltdown in Response to DOGE” “Following the Money Trail” “Full Scale Totalitarianism in Europe” “Numbers Add Up” full 1857 Tue, 18 Feb 2025 15:33:26 +0000 M6uoo7hQG3nZxDpnKQ4gDfYc3RoPSG8c news The Tara Show news Hour 1: The Tara Show - “Democrats Meltdown in Response to DOGE” “Following the Money Trail” “Full Scale Totalitarianism in Europe” “Numbers Add Up” Tara presides over the Upstate's #1 all news/talk morning show every weekday on News/Talk 989 WORD.Tara's faithful listeners are affectionately known as "Tara-ists" because of their passion and participation in the show. Tara was named 2021 Best News Talk Show and Best overall Personality, AGAIN, by the South Carolina Broadcasters Association! Tara took home the same honors in 2018 and was also named 2016 "Personality of the Year!" In addition, Tara has also won over two dozen state and national journalism awards for column writing, news reporting and investigative reporting while working for three newspapers and writing for a variety of national publications. She won a first place reporting award from the North Carolina Press Association for an investigative series about the weaknesses in Charlotte's overburdened court system, which regularly let murderers off the hook with less than 15 years in prison. Due to her work, that system has been reformed. Tara is also a winner of the prestigious first place Green Eyeshade Award, a national award for column writing from The Society of Professional Journalists. Tara took to the airwaves about 15 years ago to do a radio show heard up and down the coast and fell in love with bypassing her editors to talk straight to the people. Tara hasn't stopped reporting, and still brings her investigative journalism to the show. Tara is a mom, wife and talk radio convert-- and weekday mornings she's live and local on News/Talk 989 WORD. Are you a "Tara-ist"? It's time to get captured!      2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%

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Datadog CISO Emilio Escobar joins SNG host Wyatt Kash in a sponsored podcast discussion on how federal agencies must leverage comprehensive observability and monitoring to overcome escalating cyber threats. This segment was sponsored by Datadog.

Rachit Khator is the founder and CEO of Stackby, a no-code spreadsheet and database app builder that allows business users to create powerful spreadsheet-like applications with data links, automations, and workflows. Rachit and his team of 34 employees live in Surat, India, north of Mumbai.  Stackby started when Rachit was working for a corporate venture firm in Michigan, doing repetitive manual data imports and analysis in Excel. He hired a developer to build a better tool and started to sell Stackby to early customers. They followed customer feedback to build an inexpensive and easy-to-use app that competes well with VC-funded competitors like AirTable for specific use cases.  This bootstrapped company has grown in 4 years to serve 75,000 free and paid business customers. Now they are profitable and growing at 15% per month, upselling free business users to paid plans. Rachit has big ambitions for Stackby to serve millions of customers–and be an example success story in the Surat software community. Links Rachit Khator on LinkedIn Stackby on LinkedIn Stackby website Podcast Sponsor – Full Scale This podcast is sponsored by Full Scale, one of the fastest-growing software development companies in any region. Full Scale vets, employs, and supports over 300 professional developers, designers, and testers in the Philippines who can augment and extend your core dev team. Learn more at fullscale.io. 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 or view on our YouTube channel. Get the weekly Practical Founders newsletter and podcast updates at practicalfounders.com/newsletter.  

Anna Danylchuk has been creating a war diary since the early days of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia in 2022. Anna Danylchuk aims to tell the truth about Ukraine and Russia's war and cut through the noise and propaganda. Anna is passionate about the beauty and independence of her country, and communicates this powerfully in her videos, in a clear and honest way.----------LINKS: @AnnafromUkraine https://www.buymeacoffee.com/annafromukraineMy interview with Anna in Lviv - hosted on her excellent channel- https://youtu.be/daHcnsNQ1S0?si=yHbZ2kJZ3CTVRd8Z----------SILICON CURTAIN FILM FUNDRAISER - A project to make a documentary film in Ukraine, to raise awareness of Ukraine's struggle and in supporting a team running aid convoys to Ukraine's front-line towns.https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extras----------OTHER VIDEOS WITH ANNA ON SILICON CURTAIN:15. https://youtu.be/o_gWfR5XPrE (20-Dec-24)14. https://youtu.be/EZRULDT06_k (13-Nov-24)13. https://youtu.be/GU4R5mcubIE (19-Sep-27)12. https://youtu.be/APTdfyqnyAI (15-Aug-24)11. https://youtu.be/xUsxXcc97m8 (03-Jun-24)10. https://youtu.be/eQ5fJCFATM0 (18-Apr-24)9. https://youtu.be/Y59nUd8B5pY (21-Feb-24)8. https://youtu.be/J8mge30rxY8 (24-Jan-24)7. https://youtu.be/XQJoTAAfxt4 (24-Dec-23)6. https://youtu.be/0gaK_5TEXXw (28-Nov-23)5. https://youtu.be/x0o1bn-1Yyc (29-Sep-23)4. https://youtu.be/Hm5_Yb3geQ4 (30-Aug-23)3. https://youtu.be/r0PNxM7Xyow (23-Feb-23)2. https://youtu.be/5AenntkSxIs (31-Dec-22)1. https://youtu.be/vPT6oZ1FOAw (21-Oct-22)----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND:Save Ukrainehttps://www.saveukraineua.org/Superhumans - Hospital for war traumashttps://superhumans.com/en/UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukrainehttps://unbroken.org.ua/Come Back Alivehttps://savelife.in.ua/en/Chefs For Ukraine - World Central Kitchenhttps://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraineUNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyyhttps://u24.gov.ua/Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundationhttps://prytulafoundation.orgNGO “Herojam Slava”https://heroiamslava.org/kharpp - Reconstruction project supporting communities in Kharkiv and Przemyślhttps://kharpp.com/NOR DOG Animal Rescuehttps://www.nor-dog.org/home/----------PLATFORMS:Twitter: https://twitter.com/CurtainSiliconInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/siliconcurtain/Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4thRZj6NO7y93zG11JMtqmLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finkjonathan/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------Welcome to the Silicon Curtain podcast. Please like and subscribe if you like the content we produce. It will really help to increase the popularity of our content in YouTube's algorithm. Our material is now being made available on popular podcasting platforms as well, such as Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Scott Desgrosseilliers is the founder and CEO of Wicked Reports, a leading multi-touch marketing attribution software for SMBs who use paid online advertising. Scott is a data and analytics expert who saw the costly limitations of simple performance reports from popular ad platforms.  Wicked Reports was started as a bootstrapped software company in 2016 to serve smaller companies that spend millions on digital ads and other marketing, including email, SEO, and digital events. Determining which marketing activities drive incremental revenue is a tricky puzzle to unravel, but the payback of those insights is huge.  Scott raised a little angel funding and a little SaaS debt and is still going strong with 28 employees and is figuring out their growth and retention puzzle to accelerate growth. Quote from Scott Desgrosseilliers, founder and CEO of Wicked Reports "We had offers, and we could have raised VC funding early on, but then the growth rate we would have had to hit was too high, which didn't make sense for our business. "A competitor of ours took $20 million from a similar VC, and then they had to cut a third of their team. I'm not saying anything against them. They have a nice product and they seem like good guys. They hired a ton of people and didn't hit the growth number, so they had to whack a bunch of them. "Money isn't always the answer. I'm sure there are cases where it solved all sorts of problems, but most VCs want to invest when you already have growth and net revenue retention at 120% when the efficient growth problem's already solved!" Links Scott Desgrosseilliers on LinkedIn Wicked Reports on LinkedIn Wicked Reports website Podcast Sponsor - Full Scale This week's podcast is sponsored by Full Scale, one of the fastest-growing software development companies in any region. Full Scale vets, employs, and supports over 300 professional developers, designers, and testers in the Philippines who can augment and extend your core dev team. Learn more at fullscale.io. 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 or view on our YouTube channel. Get the weekly Practical Founders newsletter and podcast updates at practicalfounders.com/newsletter.

Episode 100 - Part 4 A New Way to Fly with Al Bowers - *Giveaway* If you listen carefully enough you can hear the moment that our minds are blown. Al Bowers, retired NASA Scientist and engineer, honors us with a detailed conversation about his Prandlt-D Project. Join us as we talk about how it came about, its challenges, and how it may change aviation completely. This project did more than tested the theory, but ensured repeatable and reliable/usable proof that this concept wasn't just groundbreaking, but could change aviation and other industries going forward towards a greener tomorrow. You might just have that mind-blowing moment yourself. Al also answers listener questions. **Giveaway Rules** In any of the Episode 100 Youtube Videos, Like, Subscribe and Comment on what topic you want to see the Aviation RC Noob Podcast cover. 2 weeks from the full video release, a Random entrant will be selected. Prize: a Gladiator Kit with Motor and Servos from Windcatcher RChttps://windcatcherrc.com/product/gladiator/ Prandlt project - More information Links https://ntrs.nasa.gov/api/citations/20160003578/downloads/20160003578.pdf https://ntrs.nasa.gov/api/citations/20210014683/downloads/H3284FINAL.pdf https://www.aerotechnews.com/blog/2019/01/18/armstrong-chief-scientist-albion-bowers-retires/ https://ntrs.nasa.gov/api/citations/20180007802/downloads/20180007802.pdf https://www.amaflightschool.org/blog/manned-prandtl Translation of the original L. Prandlt 1933 paper https://rnwest.engineer/wings-of-minimum-induced-drag-prandtl1933/ Other related content https://www.nestofdragons.net/weird-airplanes/flying-wings/special-horten-flying-wings/dragonwing/wing-design-by-albion-bowers/ https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?2582283-The-Prandtl-D-No-3 Podcast Links https://discord.gg/dpjGee6dtP www.Patreon.com/aviationrcnoob/ www.aviationrcnoob.com https://x.com/noob_rc Email Us Aviationrcnoob@gmail.com matthew@avationrcnoob.com Joe@aviationrcnoob.com #RC #Aviation #Noob #ARCN #FlyingWing #Horten #PrandltD #aeronauticalengineering #Giveaway #NASA #NoobWonder #DIY #Innovation #radiocontrol **Episode 100 - Part4 Bookmarks** 00:00:00 Prize Giveaway at the end 00:03:00 Beginnings of the Prandlt-D 00:11:45 L. Prandlt 1921 -Fluid Dynamics Applied to Aeronautics, ESLD 00:17:34 L. Prandlt 1933 - Minimum Induce Drag BSLD 00:26:00 BSLD - Bell Shaped Lift Distribution 00:30:00 Wash Vectors and Bird Tails 00:49:30 Is Prandtl-D more like Surfing? 01:07:10 Efficieny 01:15:00 Project Team - Speed limits 01:30:00 cFOSS 01:37:45 Research Results 01:40:00 Full Scale test 02:07:00 Thanks 02:08:08 Giveaway Details Music: www.purple-planet.com

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antiwarcom/Phone bank for Defend the Guard: https://defendtheguard.us/phonebankChapters00:00 - Intro00:21 - Hamas, Israel Reach Gaza Ceasefire Deal05:26 - Israel Kills Dozens of Palestinians in Gaza After News of Ceasefire Deal07:56 - Israel's Smotrich Wants Gaza War To Resume at 'Full Scale'10:48 - Trump Envoy Did More To Sway Israel Than Biden13:56 - Gaza Genocide Top Reason Biden Voters Did Not Support Harris16:06 - Hostage Deal Is Not What Netanyahu Is Selling His Supporters19:01 - Israel Launches First Attack on HTS in Syria20:10 - Erdogan Threatens Invasion of Syria if HTS Doesn't Eliminate SDF21:38 - Trump Team Says Ukraine Peace To Take Months23:10 - Trump Officials Name China as the 'Biggest Threat' Facing the US26:26 - Israeli Air Strike on Home Kills Six in Jenin27:42 - Iran Denies Any Role in Trump Assassination Attempt29:07 - Trump Considers Executive Order Hoping to 'Save TikTok'31:19 - Viewpoints/Outro

Jason Fried is the co-founder and CEO of 37signals, makers of the popular Basecamp project management software, which is still growing and very profitable after 20 years. He is going long and still having fun as an engaged CEO, building great products with great marketing that stands out. Jason has long advocated for software founders to avoid VC funding and build sustainable businesses that are great for customers and generate healthy profits for the owners. His best-selling book, Rework, shared his practical approach for entrepreneurs. In this wide-ranging interview, Jason discusses these important topics: How the core principles of Basecamp remain focused on simplicity and essential tools for project management after 20 years. Why Basecamp targets small businesses, avoiding the enterprise market that many competitors chase. Why software should fit the needs of the user, rather than forcing users to adapt to complex tools for big companies How profitability, not growth, provides the freedom to innovate and explore new ideas. Why competing against your costs is more important than competing against other companies. How small teams have the agility to win against big companies. Quote from Jason Fried, co-founder and CEO of 37signals “My sense of independence has always been important to me. That's why I became an entrepreneur: to do things the way I wanted to do them. Otherwise, why be an entrepreneur? It's true when you work, you're working for your customers. That's always going to be true. But you still have a sense of independence. You get to make your own decisions. “What people don't realize is when you raise money, you don't really work for yourself anymore. You really don't. You work for someone else's schedule, for someone else's fulfillment, for someone else's return. That never appealed to me. “I want our products to explain themselves. I want our success to explain ourselves. I don't want to have to explain myself on a quarterly basis to somebody who's trying to get a return out of me. I'm not interested. So for all those reasons, it just wasn't right to raise big funding.” Links Jason Fried on LinkedIn Jason Fried on Twitter 37Signals on LinkedIn 37Signals website Basecamp website  HEY website Ruby on Rails website Podcast Sponsor – Full Scale This week's podcast is sponsored by Full Scale, one of the fastest-growing software development companies in any region. Full Scale vets, employs, and supports over 300 professional developers, designers, and testers in the Philippines who can augment and extend your core dev team. Learn more at fullscale.io. 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 or view on our YouTube channel. Get the weekly Practical Founders newsletter and podcast updates at practicalfounders.com/newsletter.

    Quote from Russ Perry, founder and CEO of Design Pickle “The game for practical SaaS founders really comes down to recognizing that there is a large market size for very boring niche companies. Finding that niche is the fastest path to success. Don't be afraid to be boring and specific.  “If I were to do Design Pickle all over again, I would have just picked a vertical niche, like we are the graphic design provider for feline mobile cutting trucks or something. There are easily 10,000 mobile pet grooming businesses in the United States, so probably just cat groomers. “We just went super broad when we started, and it's been fine, but it would have been easier for us to have focused on a niche. When you have such limited resources and time and money and capital, having that narrow niche makes it easier to maximize all those dollars and investments.” Links Russ Perry on LinkedIn Design Pickle on LinkedIn Design Pickle website Colorado River Partners Podcast Sponsor – Full Scale This week's podcast is sponsored by Full Scale, one of the fastest-growing software development companies in any region. Full Scale vets, employs, and supports over 300 professional developers, designers, and testers in the Philippines who can augment and extend your core dev team. Learn more at fullscale.io. 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 or view on our YouTube channel. Get the weekly Practical Founders newsletter and podcast updates at practicalfounders.com/newsletter.

Steve Wolfe and Nate Grossman are co-founders at Growth Street Partners, a growth equity firm focused on investing in early-stage B2B SaaS companies between $2M-$6M in ARR. They discuss how growth equity funding works for SaaS founders and how it allows entrepreneurs to maintain control while still benefiting from investment and liquidity. In this expert episode, Steve and Nate get specific and share real examples of how SaaS founders use growth equity to win bigger, when it can be a good fit for founders, and how founders scale their businesses and win with multiple exits. They also describe: Why Growth Street Partners focuses on practical founders with growth equity. How growth equity is different from traditional private equity and venture capital. Why successful founders are “learn-it-alls” with a growth mindset. How founders can achieve multiple exits through strategic partnerships. Why building a strong team is essential for scale-up success. Quote from Steve Wolfe, co-founder of Growth Street Partners “We know that when entrepreneurs have fun, their companies do much better.  When founders continue to feel real ownership in their business and in the success of their company, they do a lot better, too.  “So we set up our whole firm to enable that. We are investing to own just 20% to 50% of a business, so the founder still controls the company. We go to them with execution ideas and proven frameworks and approaches, but we are really just giving them the tools to make better decisions themselves. “They know they make the decisions in the end, so they will make sure that it's successful. There's something beautiful about that relationship and about helping that founder get to where they want to go while still feeling like they did it.” Links Steve Wolfe on LinkedIn Nate Grossman on LinkedIn Growth Street Partners on LinkedIn Growth Street Partners website Podcast Sponsor – Full Scale This week's podcast is sponsored by Full Scale, one of the fastest-growing software development companies in any region. Full Scale vets, employs, and supports over 300 professional developers, designers, and testers in the Philippines who can augment and extend your core dev team. Learn more at fullscale.io. 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/newsletter.

Raj Bhaskar is a successful two-time practical software founder with one exit. In 2000, he started his first software company, VisualHOMES, to provide a comprehensive financial management software to public housing agencies. With no outside funding, the business grew to serve 65 regional providers serving 2 million residents before Yardi Systems acquired the company in 2010.  After he left Yardi two years later, Raj and his brother launched Hurdlr to reach the wider small business market with a simpler accounting and tax management software than Quickbooks. They started selling their online accounting software to small businesses, but eventually they returned to their original vision to build embedded (white label) accounting that works inside other software.  Hurdlr has grown steadily and has served over 1.3 million small businesses in its 13-year history. Raj invested his own money for many years and a little outside investment. The company is now “lifetime profitable” and growing quickly with 25 employees. Raj loves his work and has no intention of selling the business anytime soon. Quote from Raj Bhaskar, cofounder and CEO of Hurdlr “I ran my previous software business for 10 years before I sold it. And Hurdlr is now over 10 years old. These days, I'm talking about the next 10 years and the next 10 years after that. The next decade and two decades from now, because it's relevant and because I think we're just getting started. “I've seen inflection points in markets, and our market is finally ready. That's the part we didn't have any control over. So, in my view, there is no finish line. This is the starting line where we now have all these assets and need to let more people know we exist. “It's crazy to say after 10 years that this is just the beginning. So I could say probably 20 years from now, looking backward, OK, these are the phases, but I'm in new territory and I know this will be a sustainable and growing business for a long time.” Links Raj Bhaskar on LinkedIn Hurdlr on LinkedIn Hurdlr website Podcast Sponsor – Full Scale This week's podcast is sponsored by Full Scale, one of the fastest-growing software development companies in any region. Full Scale vets, employs, and supports over 300 professional developers, designers, and testers in the Philippines who can augment and extend your core dev team. Learn more at fullscale.io. 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/newsletter.

Hour 3: The Tara Show - “Gen Z's Romance Gap with Tara and Lee” “Trump Speaks on James Comey's Resignation” “Full Scale Bonkers as Media Reacts to Drones” “Drones in the Water” full 1712 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 16:07:09 +0000 Dr6mscWckjwPoq9M294ChhcPkQBaWboF news The Tara Show news Hour 3: The Tara Show - “Gen Z's Romance Gap with Tara and Lee” “Trump Speaks on James Comey's Resignation” “Full Scale Bonkers as Media Reacts to Drones” “Drones in the Water” Tara presides over the Upstate's #1 all news/talk morning show every weekday on News/Talk 989 WORD.Tara's faithful listeners are affectionately known as "Tara-ists" because of their passion and participation in the show. Tara was named 2021 Best News Talk Show and Best overall Personality, AGAIN, by the South Carolina Broadcasters Association! Tara took home the same honors in 2018 and was also named 2016 "Personality of the Year!" In addition, Tara has also won over two dozen state and national journalism awards for column writing, news reporting and investigative reporting while working for three newspapers and writing for a variety of national publications. She won a first place reporting award from the North Carolina Press Association for an investigative series about the weaknesses in Charlotte's overburdened court system, which regularly let murderers off the hook with less than 15 years in prison. Due to her work, that system has been reformed. Tara is also a winner of the prestigious first place Green Eyeshade Award, a national award for column writing from The Society of Professional Journalists. Tara took to the airwaves about 15 years ago to do a radio show heard up and down the coast and fell in love with bypassing her editors to talk straight to the people. Tara hasn't stopped reporting, and still brings her investigative journalism to the show. Tara is a mom, wife and talk radio convert-- and weekday mornings she's live and local on News/Talk 989 WORD. Are you a "Tara-ist"? It's time to get captured!      2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A

In this episode, Matt Watson interviews Rajiv Nathan, the Startup Hype Man, who shares insights on how to pitch a startup to investors and customers effectively. Rajiv discusses his journey from a marketing background to becoming a pitch expert, emphasizing the importance of understanding the pitch landscape beyond just raising capital. He introduces the K-PASA formula for crafting elevator pitches and highlights common mistakes founders make, such as focusing too much on features rather than the problems they solve. The conversation also covers actionable steps for creating compelling pitches and the pricing structure for Rajiv's services. TakeawaysFounders often struggle to articulate what their company does.The best pitches focus on the customer's problem, not just features.Rajiv's K-PASA formula helps structure effective pitches.Investors want to see how you communicate with customers.Common mistakes include being overwhelmed with information and using jargon.A strong elevator pitch can open doors to further conversations.Lead with emotion to engage your audience effectively.Tailor your message to resonate with your target audience.Your pitch should evolve as your company grows and changes.Effective messaging can significantly influence investor interest. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere:https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale:https://fullscale.io/ Learn more about Startup Hypeman here:http://www.startuphypeman.com Learn more about Rajiv Nathan here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajivnathan/ Sign up for the Startup Hustle newsletter:https://newsletter.startuphustle.xyz/ Sound Bites"You need to get this together.""I accidentally quit my job.""Investors are not the people who buy your product." Chapters00:00 Introduction to Pitching Strategies01:04 Rajiv's Journey to Becoming a Pitch Expert07:24 Understanding the Pitch Landscape12:47 The Importance of Problem-Focused Pitches15:15 Common Mistakes in Pitching16:34 The K-PASA Elevator Pitch Formula22:57 Crafting the Approach and Solution31:39 Action Steps in Pitching35:03 Pricing and Services for StartupsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Matt Watson interviews Ben Taylor, founder and CEO of Soft Ledger, about his journey in creating accounting software. They discuss the challenges of building a product in a competitive market, the importance of identifying gaps in existing solutions, and the lessons learned from the startup experience. Ben shares insights on their go-to-market strategy, the role of AI in accounting, and the impact of funding on their growth. The conversation highlights the complexities of product development and the future of accounting software. TakeawaysBen Taylor identified a significant gap in the accounting software market.Soft Ledger was built to address the inefficiencies in financial reporting.The journey to acquiring the first paying customer took 10 months.Product readiness is crucial before launching to customers.Surviving as a startup often means focusing on cash flow management.SEO has been a key driver for customer acquisition for Soft Ledger.AI is expected to enhance efficiency in accounting tasks.Funding allowed Soft Ledger to invest in product development and marketing.The accounting software market is evolving with new entrants and technologies.Positioning against competitors like QuickBooks requires a clear strategy. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere:https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale:https://fullscale.io/ Learn more about Softledger here:https://softledger.com Learn more about Ben Taylor here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/bentaylor8/ Sign up for the Startup Hustle newsletter:https://newsletter.startuphustle.xyz/ Sound Bites"I called up my longtime friend, Jeff Ostrega.""It took about 10 months before we got our first paying customer.""We thought we had something, but it wasn't ready." Chapters00:00 Introduction to Soft Ledger and Its Founding03:09 Identifying Market Gaps in Accounting Software05:56 The Challenges of Selling Accounting Software08:54 Building a Robust Product: Lessons Learned11:59 Navigating the Startup Journey: Surviving and Thriving15:08 Go-to-Market Strategy and Inbound Marketing17:54 The Role of AI in Accounting Software21:04 Funding and Growth Strategies for Startups23:54 Future of Accounting Software and Market PositioningSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Spruill had a successful sales and executive career with two exits before he and his cofounder struck out on their own in the location verification market serving financial and e-commerce companies. Sales grew slowly for several years as they scraped by and kept going. Eventually, they pivoted the company to focus on identity verification and know-your-customer (KYC) with a new approach, and sales grew steadily every month.  Global Data Consortium (GDC) partnered with data providers and fintech companies who became loyal customers, trusted partners, and potential acquirers. The company grew over 100% for several years, acquiring new partners and adding experienced leaders to their small team. In 2022, the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) acquired GDC for $300 million in an all-cash deal.  Bill talks about the lessons he learned in their patient growth journey, the challenges of trying and failing to raise startup capital, their frugal focus, their incredible acquisition story, and what he is doing now as a successful former founder.  Quote from Bill Spruill, founder of Global Data Consortium (GDC) “There was a low point in the business where we were just struggling with, Why are we doing this? Are we going to make it? So we stepped back and said, We're gonna do something very simple. We're gonna focus on 10% growth every month, which wasn't a big number then. “We focused on moving the needle 10% every month with revenue. And then you get into the power of compounding. Every month we moved it 10% and we would celebrate. We kept moving that needle 10%, 10%, 10%. “Eventually, that number got to be very sizable where we cracked through $5 million in revenue and we paid off all of our debt. And we became profitable and we kept growing fast. That unleashed the ability to accelerate our growth, growing 100% a year as we got bigger.” Links Bill Spruill on LinkedIn Global Data Consortium (GDC) on LinkedIn Global Data Consortium (GDC)  website, now called LSEG Risk Intelligence London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) website Podcast Sponsor – Full Scale This week's podcast is sponsored by Full Scale, one of the fastest-growing software development companies in any region. Full Scale vets, employs, and supports over 300 professional developers, designers, and testers in the Philippines who can augment and extend your core dev team. Learn more at fullscale.io. 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/newsletter.

In this episode, Matt Watson and Sean Beckner discuss the journey of entrepreneurship, investment strategies, and the evolution of business growth. Sean shares his experiences transitioning from a startup founder to an investor, highlighting the importance of timing in business exits and the dynamics of customer engagement in the digital age. They explore the challenges and rewards of acquiring businesses, the balance between equity and cash in exits, and the future of investing through a family office model. The conversation emphasizes the need for purpose and passion in entrepreneurship, as well as the potential for growth in existing businesses. TakeawaysEntrepreneurship involves phases: founding, acquiring, and investing.Transitioning from operator to investor can feel boring but offers freedom.Building businesses profitably allows for better optionality in exits.Customer engagement strategies have evolved with technology.Timing the market is crucial for successful business exits.Acquisitions can provide a win-win for founders and investors.Balancing equity and cash in exits is a strategic decision.Investing through a family office allows for more control and flexibility.Purpose and passion are essential for long-term entrepreneurial success.Growth in existing businesses can be more manageable than starting anew. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere:https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale:https://fullscale.io/ Learn more about Sean Beckner here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-beckner-558a916/ Sign up for the Startup Hustle newsletter:https://newsletter.startuphustle.xyz/ Sound Bites"It's hard. It's hard.""We all need some sense of purpose, right?""You can still get those types of returns." Chapters00:00 Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Investment02:56 Transitioning from Operator to Investor06:56 Early Ventures: From Startups to Exits10:28 The Evolution of Customer Engagement13:31 Viral Nova: Riding the Wave of Social Media19:41 Timing the Market: Selling at the Right Moment25:04 Acquisitions: Finding the Right Fit31:02 The Balance of Equity and Cash in Exits36:10 The Future of Investing: Family Office vs. Fund40:32 Conclusion: The Importance of Purpose in EntrepreneurshipSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Matt Watson speaks with Joseph Ruscio, a partner at Heavybit, a venture capital firm focused on investing in software development-related companies. They discuss the evolving landscape of venture capital, the unique value niche VC firms provide, and the impact of AI on software development. Joseph shares insights on the challenges developers face, the importance of finding product-market fit, and how AI can enhance developer productivity. They also explore Heavybit's recent investments in AI startups and the future of software development in an AI-driven world. TakeawaysAI is not going to replace developers but will enhance their capabilities.Niche VC firms like Heavybit provide specialized support to early-stage companies.The pressure to integrate AI into products is significant for developers.Finding product-market fit is crucial for startup success.Developers are increasingly seen as the key decision-makers in technology.The cost of software development varies widely across different markets.AI tools can help reduce the toil in software development processes.Investing in specialized AI models is essential for enterprise applications.The landscape of AI investments is rapidly evolving with new startups emerging.Understanding the unique challenges of selling to developers is vital for success. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere:https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale:https://fullscale.io/ Find out more about Heavybit here:https://www.heavybit.com Learn more about Joseph Ruscio here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephruscio/ Sign up for the Startup Hustle newsletter:https://newsletter.startuphustle.xyz/ Sound Bites"AI is going to make developers more valuable.""The pressure to build AI functionality is real.""Finding product market fit is crucial." Chapters00:00 Introduction to Heavybit and AI in Software Development03:01 The Evolution of Venture Capital and Specialization05:58 The Value of Niche VC Firms09:01 Challenges in Selling to Developers11:48 AI's Impact on Software Development14:46 Investments in AI Companies17:51 The Future of Software Development with AI20:54 The Role of AI in Developer Productivity23:53 Investing in Emerging AI Startups27:08 The Importance of Specialized AI Models30:12 The Landscape of AI Investments33:06 The Economics of Software Development35:54 Conclusion and Future OutlookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Day 1,000.Today, we report on Russia's response to President Biden's change of positions on long range weapons, and hear from our team on the ground in Ukraine relaying the mood in the country on the 1,000th day of the full scale invasion.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.Francis Scarr (Journalist at BBC Monitoring). @francis_scarr on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Francis Farrell (Reporter at the Kyiv Independent). @francisjfarrell on X.Content Referenced:My 24 hours strapped into Putin's propaganda machine (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/11/15/putin-propaganda-24-hours-of-russian-media/Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

US President Donald Trump has vowed to end the conflict in Ukraine. What will that mean?

Wednesday, November 20, marks a somber anniversary for Ukraine: 1,000 days since Russia's full-scale invasion of the country. Though the Ukrainians continue to hold out with Western assistance against Russian attacks, the past two-and-a-half years have been devastating for the country and its people. Ukraine now faces another winter at war as momentum appears to be shifting in Russia's favor. What can the US and its allies do to ensure hostilities end as favorably as possible to Ukraine and in line with American strategic national interests? Former NATO SACEUR Gen. Philip M. Breedlove and MEI Senior Fellow Dr. Iulia-Sabina Joja join host Matthew Czekaj to discuss the state of the conflict and what's at stake for the region and the global community.

In this episode, Matt Watson and Yoni Kozminski discuss the intricacies of hiring talent in the Philippines, exploring Yoni's journey from creative advertising to building a recruitment agency. They delve into the challenges of scaling a business, the importance of value creation in sales, and the need for clear job definitions and onboarding processes.  The conversation highlights the evolving workforce in the Philippines, cultural nuances in communication, and the economic factors influencing hiring decisions. Yoni emphasizes the importance of having in-house expertise and leadership when hiring remote talent, while also acknowledging the incredible capabilities of Filipino workers. TakeawaysHiring in the Philippines can provide high-quality talent at competitive rates.Value creation is essential in every interaction with potential clients.Understanding business needs is crucial before defining job roles.A clear onboarding process is key to employee success.Cultural nuances can affect communication and understanding in remote teams.The Philippines has a rapidly evolving workforce with increasing capabilities.Investing in emerging world talent is beneficial for both parties.Sales growth often comes from existing clients and referrals.Defining success metrics for roles helps in effective hiring.Building a strong company culture can enhance employee satisfaction. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere:https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale:https://fullscale.io/ Find out more about MultiplyMii here:http://www.multiplymii.com Learn more about Yoni Kozminski:https://www.linkedin.com/in/yonkoz/ Sign up for the Startup Hustle newsletter:https://newsletter.startuphustle.xyz/ Sound Bites"We could help a lot of people if they just understood.""You really have to have visibility across how each of the pieces connect.""How do we focus on adding value at every single stage?" Chapters00:00 Introduction to Hiring in the Philippines02:59 Yoni's Journey into Recruitment06:04 Scaling the Business: Challenges and Strategies09:13 Sales Growth and Value Creation12:03 Understanding Roles and Hiring Needs15:04 Defining Success in Hiring17:58 The Importance of Onboarding20:49 Expertise and Leadership in Hiring24:02 The Evolving Workforce in the Philippines26:58 Opportunities and Economic Factors30:08 Cultural Nuances in Communication32:57 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt and Joe Talk a little bit about Racing. Full Scale vs Sim costs etc. They also begin the discussion about dirt oval things and some carpet racing too. Enjoy the Episode More to Come

In this episode, Matt Watson interviews Andrew Plato, a seasoned entrepreneur and author of 'The Founder's User Manual.' They discuss the challenges of entrepreneurship, the importance of differentiation in a competitive market, and the role of trust and credibility in business. Andrew shares insights from his experiences, emphasizing the need for startups to establish a unique identity, navigate employee relationships carefully, and maintain a clear company culture. He also addresses the importance of avoiding controversial topics at work and the necessity of perseverance in the face of challenges. TakeawaysWriting the book was a therapeutic process for Andrew.Books can provide valuable insights but cannot replace real experience.Startups must differentiate themselves to stand out in a crowded market.Building trust is essential for successful business relationships.Establishing boundaries with employees is crucial for effective leadership.Company culture should prioritize safety and open communication.Avoiding controversial topics at work can prevent division.Choosing the right customers is vital for business integrity.Perseverance is key to overcoming challenges in entrepreneurship.Successful entrepreneurs refuse to give up and take ownership of their choices. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere:https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale:https://fullscale.io/ Find out more about Zenaciti here:https://zenaciti.com Check out Andrew Plato's book Founder's User Manual here:https://zenaciti.com/founders-user-manual/ Learn more about Andrew Plato:https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewplato/ Sign up for the Startup Hustle newsletter:https://newsletter.startuphustle.xyz/ Sound Bites"You can't go into a marketplace and say you're unique and special and different if you do what everybody else does or you sound like everybody else.""Less is more. I get emails all the time and I get marketing all the time and it's like a wall of text. I don't care. I don't care that you have this guy on your board. I don't care that you know so-and-so. I don't care that you worked at Microsoft back in the 90s.""You need to go out into the marketplace and speak about the things that are interesting to people. Don't talk about your product. Don't talk about your competitors. Talk about things that are relevant in your field.""I wanted to be a likable person.""The harder I tried to be everybody's friends kind of, the more it ultimately backfired on me.""If you allow your business to become dominated by any or either of those sides, you are excluding a huge chunk of the population." Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background of Andrew Plato04:02 The Challenges and Learning Curve of Entrepreneurship07:57 Standing Out in a Crowded Marketplace11:56 The Power of Clear Messaging and Niching Down14:49 Building Trust and Credibility18:15 Building Mutually Beneficial Partnerships20:28 The Challenges of Being a Leader28:40 Setting Boundaries and Creating a Safe Space30:33 The Impact of Discussing Controversial Topics34:40 Focusing on Customer Needs and Avoiding Judgment40:50 The Power of PerseveranceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Robinson, founder and CEO of Retention, discusses his new product RB2B and the importance of simplicity and profitability in building a successful business. He emphasizes the value of bootstrapping and achieving $10 million ARR before considering raising funds. Adam challenges the traditional venture-backed model and highlights the benefits of owning a profitable business that generates millions of dollars in revenue. He also shares his experience with scaling companies efficiently and the dangers of over-hiring and overspending.  The conversation explores the challenges of outbound marketing and the importance of creating a disruptive offer to drive growth. It emphasizes the value of using satisfied customers to fund business growth through referrals and expansions. The concept of inbound-led outbound marketing is introduced, highlighting the need for strong, intense signals to capture attention. The conversation also delves into the power of thought leadership and organic social media content in driving demand. The discussion concludes with a focus on the benefits of engaging in public battles and the importance of building a personal brand and thought leadership to create a following and generate referrals. TakeawaysBootstrapping to $10 million ARR before considering raising funds can lead to a more profitable and sustainable business.Simplicity and ease of use are key factors in building a scalable product.Many SaaS companies struggle to achieve profitability due to over-hiring and overspending.Focusing on long-term profitability and cash flow can be more rewarding than pursuing a quick exit.The traditional venture-backed model may not be the best fit for all businesses, and alternative paths to success should be considered. Outbound marketing has become more challenging, making it important to create a disruptive offer to stand out.Using satisfied customers to fund business growth through referrals and expansions is a sound way to run a business.Inbound-led outbound marketing requires strong, intense signals to capture attention.Thought leadership and organic social media content are powerful tools for driving demand.Engaging in public battles, building a personal brand, and thought leadership can create a following and generate referrals. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere:https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale:https://fullscale.io/ Find out more about Retention.com here:http://www.retention.com Learn more about Adam Robinson here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/retentionadam/ Sign up for the Startup Hustle newsletter:https://newsletter.startuphustle.xyz/ Sound Bites"The best free product I've ever heard of in my life.""I will make millions of dollars a year, every year.""Bootstrapping to $10 million ARR will make your product so good.""Outbound has gotten so weird. Like it's just not as easy as it used to be.""Using your customers, your satisfied customers to fund your growth.""Inbound-led outbound, how do we do lead gen, identifying warm leads, and then reaching out to them." Chapters00:00 Introduction and Sponsorship02:20 Adam's Background and RB2B's Launch04:19 The Value of RB2B's Free Version07:09 The Billion Dollar Challenge and Realistic Expectations10:09 The Importance of Simplicity in Product Development13:07 Balancing Growth and Profitability14:56 The Downside of Selling a Successful Business16:51 The Challenges of Managing Rapid Growth18:53 The Benefits of Owning a Profitable Business21:14 The Challenges of Scaling Sales and Marketing24:23 Inbound-Led Outbound Marketing29:13 Driving Demand through Thought Leadership and Organic Social Media Content35:22 Engaging in Public Battles and Building a Personal BrandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tyler Lieber, co-founder and CEO of Coconut VA, joins Matt Watson on the Startup Puzzle podcast to discuss the benefits and challenges of hiring virtual assistants (VAs) in the Philippines. They share their personal experiences with remote hiring and highlight the importance of trust and communication in working with VAs. Tyler explains that VAs can assist with a wide range of tasks, from email and calendar management to event planning and project coordination. They also discuss the unique advantages of hiring VAs in the Philippines, such as their strong work ethic, English proficiency, and cultural compatibility with US clients.  Tyler emphasizes the importance of providing competitive pay and benefits to attract and retain top talent. In terms of sales and marketing, Tyler and his team rely heavily on referrals and content marketing to build trust and establish relationships with potential clients. They also discuss the value of strategic delegation and how VAs can help founders become more efficient and focus on high-value tasks. The conversation concludes with a reminder to prioritize work-life balance and take strategic vacations to assess task dependencies and delegate effectively. TakeawaysHiring virtual assistants (VAs) in the Philippines offers unique benefits, such as a strong work ethic, English proficiency, and cultural compatibility with US clients.VAs can assist with a wide range of tasks, including email and calendar management, event planning, project coordination, and more.Building trust and establishing relationships are crucial in the sales and marketing of VA services, with referrals and content marketing being effective strategies.Strategic delegation is key to scaling a business and avoiding becoming a bottleneck as a founder.Taking strategic vacations can help identify tasks that can be delegated to VAs and improve work-life balance. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere:https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale:https://fullscale.io/ Find out more about Coconut VA here:https://www.coconutva.com/cva-linkedin Learn more about Tyler Leber here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-leber/ Sign up for the Startup Hustle newsletter:https://newsletter.startuphustle.xyz/ Sound Bites"If you are hiring an executive assistant, or in this case, what we call a virtual assistant, you are hiring somebody that is just there to help you in whatever possible way that they can.""The jobs that we are creating for these people are so important to them and so valuable to them, and they're by far some of the best opportunities and best jobs that they will find.""Referrals are so important in this type of business because really just that trust building and that relationship building is the key to making any sales in this industry." Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background03:00 Starting a Business in the Philippines06:18 Navigating Business Operations in Another Country09:07 Training and Mentoring Virtual Assistants10:50 The Role of Virtual Assistants14:11 Why the Philippines for Virtual Assistants18:03 Sales and Marketing Strategies for Virtual Assistant Services22:43 Target Market and Geographic Reach29:52 Tips for Hiring and Working with Virtual AssistantsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Matt Watson interviews Nimrod Vromen, author of Prompting Happiness, about the future of generative AI and its impact on various aspects of life. They discuss the role of lawyers in startups, the importance of focusing on distribution rather than protection in the early stages, and the need for founders to have a clear and comprehensive founders agreement. They also explore the potential of AI in enhancing communication, language translation, and interconnectivity among humans. The conversation delves into the impact of AI on happiness and the importance of self-prompts for personal growth and well-being. TakeawaysIn the early stages of a startup, it is more important to focus on distribution rather than spending a lot of money on legal protection.Founders should have a clear and comprehensive founders agreement, including reverse vesting, to address potential issues and prevent conflicts.AI has the potential to enhance communication, language translation, and interconnectivity among humans, but it is important to maintain meaningful connections with other humans.Self-prompts and a positive approach are essential for personal growth and happiness in the age of AI. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere:https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale:https://fullscale.io/ Find out more about Empowerment here:https://arkempowerment.com/ Learn more about Nimrod Vronen here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/nimrod-vromen-7378435/ Sign up for the Startup Hustle newsletter:https://newsletter.startuphustle.xyz/ Sound Bites"Entrepreneurs are in a psychotic state. They're supposed to hold the hat and tell the entire world that they're building a billion-dollar business, but they're the only ones who get to peek under the hat and see that it is essentially dead.""The biggest mistake most founders make is that they don't tell anybody. They're so scared that they don't tell anyone. Worst case scenario, they could have told a few people who might talk to somebody else and introduce them to that person.""If somebody leaves, they lose the shares they haven't earned. If somebody's let go because the other two let them go for any reason whatsoever, they should lose their equity that they didn't earn." Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background02:09 The Role of Lawyers in Startups06:07 The Importance of Distribution and Communication10:21 Founders Agreements and Preventing Conflicts19:19 The Impact of AI on Happiness and Personal Growth29:28 The Future of AI and Prompting HappinessSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Matt Watson and Ian Myers discuss the topic of hiring global talent. Ian shares his experience of starting a company in Sri Lanka and leveraging the highly skilled workforce there. They also discuss the challenges of scaling service-based businesses and the importance of upskilling and mentoring employees. Ian highlights the benefits of hiring talent from different countries and the opportunities it creates for both the employees and the local economies. They also touch on the challenges of running an international business and dealing with local labor laws and government regulations.  In this conversation, Ian Myers, the founder and CEO of Oceans, and Matt Watson, the founder and CEO of Full Scale, discuss the challenges and strategies involved in running a service-based business. They cover topics such as hiring and firing employees, managing client relationships, and the importance of reputation and referrals. They also emphasize the need for constant evaluation and improvement in recruiting and training processes. Overall, the conversation provides valuable insights into the unique dynamics and considerations of service businesses. TakeawaysHiring global talent can provide access to highly skilled professionals from different countries, creating opportunities for both employees and local economies.Service-based businesses face unique challenges in scaling, but scalable services can be a valuable and profitable business model.Upskilling and mentoring employees is crucial for their career growth and the success of the company.Running an international business comes with its own set of challenges, including dealing with local labor laws and government regulations. Running a service-based business involves managing the challenges and dynamics of working with people.Recruiting and hiring top talent is crucial for the success of a service business.Maintaining a good reputation and strong client relationships is essential.Constant evaluation and improvement are necessary in the recruiting and training processes.Service businesses can be profitable and offer a more predictable income compared to other types of businesses. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere:https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale:https://fullscale.io/ Find out more about Oceans XYZ here:https://oceanstalent.com/ Learn more about Ian Myers here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-myers-2a997852/ Sign up for the Startup Hustle newsletter:https://newsletter.startuphustle.xyz/ Sound Bites"There's talent everywhere.""It's weird to make money.""Scalable services businesses are rare.""We continue to hire 30 to 40 people a month""That's totally normal""The Sri Lankan workforce is much more concerned with 401k health insurance, all the benefits" Chapters00:00 Introduction to Hiring Global Talent02:26 The Potential of Global Talent05:57 Challenges of Scaling Service-Based Businesses09:57 Hiring American Talent vs. Global Talent14:12 Investing in Upskilling and Mentoring19:25 Navigating the Complexities of International Business25:03 Hiring and Scaling in a Service Business28:48 The Importance of Benefits and Work Culture in Sri Lanka33:34 The Key to Success: Hiring and Evaluating Talent40:05 Firing Clients and Protecting EmployeesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Callen, founder and CEO of Plot, discusses his journey in the construction technology industry and the challenges of coordinating job sites. He shares his experience with his first software startup and the lessons he learned from it. Callen explains how Plot's job site coordination software helps streamline the delivery and procurement processes in construction. He also discusses the role of AI in the industry and the importance of building trust with customers. The episode concludes with a conversation about the go-to-market strategy for selling software to general contractors.TakeawaysJob site coordination is a complex process in construction, and software solutions like Plot can help streamline the delivery and procurement processes.Building trust with customers is crucial in the construction industry, as they are often skeptical of new software solutions.AI has the potential to make an impact in construction, but it is still in the early stages of adoption.Trade shows and referrals are effective go-to-market strategies for selling software to general contractors in the construction industry.Find Startup Hustle Everywhere:https://gigb.co/l/YEh5This episode is sponsored by Full Scale:https://fullscale.io/Find out more about PLOT here:https://www.getplot.com/companyLearn more about Chris Callen here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-callen/Sign up for the Startup Hustle newsletter:https://newsletter.startuphustle.xyz/Sound Bites"Plot is a job site coordination software. Primarily we focus on the coordination of who goes where on the site, talking about all of the material deliveries that are coming from all over the planet really, and that are used to make up of any building.""You obviously need to focus on problem, not solution. We were so infatuated with our solution that we built this, I call it a science project. It was technically pretty amazing. Like what it was able to accomplish was phenomenal, but it didn't solve a business need and it didn't solve something that computed into business value.""Let's get this out there. Let's see what gets the traction. And by traction, I do mean dollars. I don't mean kind words. I don't mean demonstrations. I mean, who's going to pay for this?"Chapters00:00 Introduction to Plot and Job Site Coordination07:34 Lessons Learned from a Software Startup15:10 The Role of AI in Construction19:07 Expanding into Procurement Scheduling25:23 Building Trust with Customers in the Construction Industry29:46 Go-to-Market Strategies for Selling Software to General ContractorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Sinkinson, co-founder of AppArmor, shares his entrepreneurial journey and the lessons he learned along the way. He challenges startup myths and emphasizes the importance of finding the right co-founder. The conversation covers topics such as the need for funding, the psychology of being a founder, the evolution of AppArmor's product, the slow sales cycle in selling to colleges, and the impact of COVID-19 on the business. AppArmor was eventually sold for $40 million.  The conversation explores the psychology behind valuations and acquisitions in the software business. It highlights the concept of the 'mighty middle' where businesses sell for millions of dollars, but are not the multi-billion dollar giants. The discussion also touches on the challenges and opportunities of building a SaaS company, the importance of timing in seeking funding, and the benefits and complexities of working with family members. The guest also shares insights from his book 'Startup Different' which offers a chronological account of his company's journey and busts 33 myths about entrepreneurship. Takeaways Challenge startup myths and evaluate what is truly necessary for your business. Finding the right co-founder who complements your skills and provides support is crucial. The evolution of a product is inevitable, and listening to customer feedback is essential for success. Selling to colleges can have a slow sales cycle, but once you gain traction, customer loyalty is high. Adapting to market changes, such as the impact of COVID-19, requires innovation and listening to customer needs. Building a successful business often takes years of hard work and perseverance. The 'mighty middle' refers to businesses in the software industry that sell for millions of dollars, bridging the gap between small startups and multi-billion dollar companies. Building a SaaS company to reach a million dollars in revenue is challenging but doable, while reaching 10 million is a whole different level of difficulty. Timing is crucial when seeking funding, as it's important for the market to develop and understand the product before investing heavily. Working with family members in a business can be successful if there is trust, complementary skills, and effective communication. The book 'Startup Different' provides a chronological account of the author's company journey and offers insights and lessons for young entrepreneurs. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere:https://gigb.co/l/YEh5This episode is sponsored by Full Scale:https://fullscale.io/Find out more about Startup Different here:https://www.startupdifferent.com/ Learn more about David Sinkinson here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidsinkinson/ Sign up for the Startup Hustle newsletter:https://newsletter.startuphustle.xyz/ Sound Bites "We wanted to make sure that entrepreneurs and founders can avoid some of the mistakes that we made." "Funding might actually leave your business worse off than if you hadn't pursued it." "Being a single founder is hard. You need someone to talk to, cheer with, and pick you back up in the low moments." "Most people think of software businesses as being these multi-billion dollar huge sales that happen later coming to nowhere kind of thing." "It's relatively easy to build a SaaS company that gets to a million dollars a year in revenue." "We were extremely profitable, turning a 60% profit by our final year." Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background04:10 The Importance of Finding the Right Co-founder07:05 Evolution of a Product: Listening to Customer Feedback13:09 Navigating the Slow Sales Cycle in Selling to Colleges15:59 Adapting to Market Changes: The Impact of COVID-1918:20 Successful Exit: Building a Business Over Time22:40 Valuations and Acquisitions in the Software Industry25:17 The Importance of Timing in Seeking Funding29:43 Taking the Money and Running31:37 Insights from 'Startup Different' BookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Matt Watson interviews Dan Kerr from Flyover Capital, discussing the evolving landscape of venture capital in the Midwest, particularly in Kansas City. They explore the importance of networking for founders, the structure of the upcoming Mid-by-Midwest event, and the changing dynamics of funding, including the rise of debt and royalty financing.  Dan shares insights on Flyover Capital's investment strategy, the challenges startups face in revenue generation, and the growing variety of investment options available in the region. The conversation highlights the advantages of the Kansas City startup ecosystem and the role of offshore development teams in modern business. TakeawaysNetworking is crucial for founders looking to raise capital.The Mid-by-Midwest event is designed to connect founders with investors.Debt and royalty financing are becoming more popular alternatives to equity.The VC market in 2024 is more selective and cautious than in previous years.Flyover Capital focuses on investing in undercapitalized regions.Local investors often take on more risk with Kansas City-based companies.Startups need to generate revenue to attract investment.The Kansas City startup ecosystem has evolved significantly over the past decade.There are now more investment options available for startups in the Midwest.Offshore development teams are increasingly common among startups. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere:https://gigb.co/l/YEh5 This episode is sponsored by Full Scale:https://fullscale.io/ Find out more about Flyover Capital here:https://www.flyovercapital.com/ Learn more about Dan Kerr here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dankerrkansas/ Sign up for the Startup Hustle newsletter:https://newsletter.startuphustle.xyz/ Sound Bites"How much money you got for us today?""This is year number three.""It's a nightmare to reach out to all these different VC companies." Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Midwest VC Landscape03:05 The Importance of Networking for Founders05:58 Event Format and Structure09:06 Understanding Debt and Royalty Financing11:57 The Changing VC Market in 202415:05 Flyover Capital's Investment Strategy18:01 The Role of Local Investors21:10 Challenges for Startups in Revenue Generation23:59 The Evolution of the Kansas City Startup Ecosystem27:00 The Growing Variety of Investment Options29:51 The Value of Offshore Development Teams33:05 Conclusion and Event DetailsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just weeks before the US election, Israel has massively escalated its attacks on southern Lebanon, killing nearly 300 (including many civilians) in just one day. Lebanon's Hezbollah militia is firing back as Israel warns of an imminent ground invasion. Will "wartime" Vice President Harris gain in the polls? Also today...Republicans cave yet again on the latest budget "deal."

Israel is preparing a massive invasion of Lebanon as Ukraine dictator Zelensky arrives in Washington to ask for use of long range weapons to attack Russia. 

American Journal Israel Considering “Full-Scale Invasion” Of Lebanon, Strikes Over 300 Hezbollah Targets