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Ian and Aaron talk about being in the pocket of big moisturizer, taking Mostly Technical to the next level of domination, Ian's "stable of horses", and so much more.Sponsored by: Bento and Bifrost for NativePHPInterested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Aging In Reverse (05:16) - Nighttime Shower Man (11:30) - Ian's School of Poker for Women (16:13) - Outro Update (26:25) - Level 2 Domination (54:02) - Becoming A Nerd Links:La Roche-PosayMolly's GameJoe Rogan Experience (YouTube)Lex FridmanNew HeightsDatabase SchoolOmarchy

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Cloud computing can feel overwhelming at first—but it doesn't have to be. In this beginner-to-pro session, InfosecTrain breaks down the fundamentals of cloud computing and explains how Amazon Web Services (AWS) delivers the backbone of today's digital world.Whether you're a student, IT professional, or career switcher, this episode will simplify complex cloud concepts and give you a clear path to understanding modern IT infrastructure.

What makes a brand experience unforgettable? Laura Parkinson, Global Head of Brand Experience at LinkedIn, has created standout experiences at Apple, Google, and now LinkedIn. She leads the team behind the company's most influential moments—online and in person—and knows how to turn bold ideas into connections that inspire and stick. What You'll Learn in This Episode Why the most iconic brands focus on making people feel something, not just showing up consistently How LinkedIn uses experiences as a marketing channel to launch products and connect with audiences What it takes to scale brand experience inside a large organization while keeping it authentic Why in-person and digital experiences need to work together for a seamless brand presence How cultural moments and team culture fuel creative, “magical” brand experiences Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro (00:31) Laura's path into brand experience from SXSW to Apple and Google (02:00) Lessons from Apple on intuitive, human-centered experiences (04:20) Making digital brands tangible through real-life experiences (05:26) The role of brand experience at LinkedIn (07:10) Scaling brand experience across a large organization (10:23) Measuring success in brand experiences (13:12) Designing consistent yet localized global experiences (17:05) How AI is reshaping brand experiences (21:18) Building teams that deliver magical experiences (23:18) A brand that's made Laura smile recently (25:16) Where to connect with Laura About Laura Parkinson Laura Parkinson is the Global Head of Brand Experience at LinkedIn. She specializes in brand marketing events and experiences for global organizations across consumer products, retail, entertainment, technology, and SaaS. Laura brings bold visions to life through strategic thinking and deep operational expertise, having created and managed internal and external programs from concept to completion. She is passionate about building and supporting teams that imagine and deliver magical brand experiences that drive both market and mind share. What Brand Has Made Laura Smile Recently? The brand that's made Laura smile recently is Build-A-Bear. Beyond its surging stock price, she admires how the company creates magical in-store experiences that resonate with everyone—from kids to adults. With plans to expand dozens of new locations, Build-A-Bear shows the power and value of real-life, experiential branding. Resources & Links Connect with Laura on (surprise!) LinkedIn. Listen & Support the Show Watch or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon/Audible, TuneIn, and iHeart. Rate and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to help others find the show. Share this episode — email a friend or colleague this episode. Sign up for my free Story Strategies newsletter for branding and storytelling tips. On Brand is a part of the Marketing Podcast Network. Until next week, I'll see you on the Internet! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leadership is about stepping into uncertainty with resilience, vision, and adaptability.In this mashup, Denis Gianoutsos brings together two powerful voices in business and leadership: John Vuong, founder of Local SEO Search, and Nicole Baldinu, co-founder of WebinarNinja and The $100 MBA. John shares his journey from Yellow Pages sales to building a trusted digital agency, navigating disruption, and helping businesses transition online. Nicole opens up about leaving a teaching career to build global SaaS companies and podcasts, highlighting the realities of leadership out of necessity, not design.Together, they show what it takes to build something meaningful through clarity, relationships, and the courage to lead even when the path is uncertain.Tune in to discover how resilience, adaptability, and practical leadership choices can not only shape your business but also positively impact your life.EP 323 - John Vuong: Building an SEO Agency from the Ground UpFrom Yellow Pages sales to launching a boutique digital agencyUnderstanding gaps in corporate structures and creating solutions for SMBsGrowing a team of 40 while adapting through disruptionHow relationship-driven service creates long-term business resilienceEP 416 - Nicole Baldinu: From Teaching to Tech EntrepreneurshipTransitioning from education to co-founding global SaaS companiesBuilding the $100 MBA and WebinarNinja with no business backgroundLeadership lessons learned while managing distributed remote teamsThe balance between expectations, accountability, and trustKey Quotes:“I didn't know anything about SEO. I just knew there was a need for authenticity, transparency, and trust.” – John Vuong“Leadership, for me, came out of necessity. Once you hire people, you realize you have to lead.” – Nicole Baldinu"Sometimes you just have to live within your control and avoid all the news and disruptors in life." – Denis GianoutsosThe 10 Proven Ways to Lead and Thrive in Today's World - FREE Executive Guide Download https://crm.leadingchangepartners.com/10-ways-to-lead Connect with Denis: Email: denis@leadingchangepartners.comWebsite: www.LeadingChangePartners.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denisgianoutsos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisgianoutsos/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadershipischanging/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DenisGianoutsos

I have always found it amusing that the canonical story of technology disruption had nothing to do with silicon, PCs, SaaS, or AI. It involved steel. The late great Clayton Christensen mentioned the minimills in his 1997 book, the Innovator's Dilemma. He wrote that minimill steelmaking was a disruptive technology, one that emerged like the Mongols to take down a complacent empire. Was that what really happened? The whole thing has always fascinated me. In today's video, the conquest of the minimills. A story of pure disruption.

I have always found it amusing that the canonical story of technology disruption had nothing to do with silicon, PCs, SaaS, or AI. It involved steel. The late great Clayton Christensen mentioned the minimills in his 1997 book, the Innovator's Dilemma. He wrote that minimill steelmaking was a disruptive technology, one that emerged like the Mongols to take down a complacent empire. Was that what really happened? The whole thing has always fascinated me. In today's video, the conquest of the minimills. A story of pure disruption.

As companies race to integrate AI tools, many overlook the human side of the equation: how employees actually feel about using them, and how workplace culture shifts when new technology enters the mix. If you're leading a team or adapting to AI yourself, this episode gives you the perspective you need to navigate both the opportunities and anxieties. This episode has highlights with Nathan Wadding of the Kindling Culture Agency who authored a fascinating read about the impact of AI on work culture. Click here for a great read. Keep on listening to: Discover why embedding AI into daily workflows can free up time for more meaningful work. Learn how leaders can use “moments that matter” to strengthen trust and adaptability. Hear practical ways to build a culture where employees feel safe, valued, and future-ready in the age of AI. Press play now to hear how you can turn AI adoption into a competitive advantage while protecting the culture that keeps your people engaged. Let's jump into the conversation with Nathan right now. Produced by the Pittsburgh Technology Council, this is a podcast for tech and manufacturing  entrepreneurs exploring the tech ecosystem, from cyber security and AI to SaaS, robotics, and life sciences, featuring insights to satisfy the tech curious.

saas.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 #37 of season 5, Tim Heicks talks with Dave Boyce, EVP Product at Winning by Design, a global B2B revenue consulting and training company that enables recurring revenue teams to architect sustainable growth.--------------Episode's Chapters----------------0:00 - Introduction and Guest Background1:11 - Early Days in SaaS and Entrepreneurship3:13 - Evolution of PLG and Enterprise Software6:13 - Joining Winning by Design9:11 - Writing the PLG Book for the Masses12:19 - Consulting and Value Add for Companies16:00 - New Perspectives on PLG and Freemium23:06 - AI's Impact on GTM and Human Touch31:16 - AI Search and the Future of Discovery36:03 - Evaluating Companies for AcquisitionDave - https://www.linkedin.com/in/boycedave/Subscribe to our channel to be the first to see the interviews that we publish twice a week - https://www.youtube.com/@saas-groupStay up to date:Twitter: https://twitter.com/SaaS_groupLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/14790796

Cloud computing can feel overwhelming at first—but it doesn't have to be. In this beginner-to-pro session, InfosecTrain breaks down the fundamentals of cloud computing and explains how Amazon Web Services (AWS) delivers the backbone of today's digital world.Whether you're a student, IT professional, or career switcher, this episode will simplify complex cloud concepts and give you a clear path to understanding modern IT infrastructure.

Join host Nancy Griffin as she interviews Ilana Alberco,founder and CEO of SpaSpace, about her journey in the spa and wellness industry. Discover how Ilana is transforming SpaSpace in Chicago into a hub for intergenerational connection, and innovation and learn about her experiences as a female entrepreneur in the tech space.About IlanaIlana Alberico is a multi-exit entrepreneur and strategist with over two decades of experience at the intersection of wellness, hospitality, and technology. She has founded, scaled, and sold multiple companies across spa management, consumer products, and SaaS, earning a reputation for translating visionary ideas into enduring businesses.Ilana's career highlights include:Drove mergers and acquisitions that scaled into North America's leading luxury spa management company.Founding and selling a SaaS platform that pioneered AI-powered personalization and scaled into a multimillion-dollar ARR business.Launching Privai, a natural skincare line, acquired in 2022 and now distributed across luxury resorts and retail channels.Serving as President of Spa Space at Arch Amenities Group, where she drove innovation and culture for a global wellness enterprise spanning hundreds of locations.Awards include 2017 Innovate Award from the International Spa Association, 2019 T.I.E. Atlanta Entrepreneurship Award, Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies X2Known for her ability to bridge creative vision with commercial discipline, Ilana has advised Fortune 500 hospitality brands, private equity groups, and family offices alike. Her approach blends strategic foresight, design intelligence, and operational excellence, ensuring every project delivers both meaningful experiences and measurable returns.Beyond her ventures, Ilana is an owner and advisor partner to SpaSpace and currently enrolled in the School of Continuing Studies at Georgetown, advancing her knowledge of  Cyberspace Analytics and Technology focused on the intersection of AI, ethics, and human-centered design. She also serves on the board of the Tampa Bay International School, advancing education in bilingualism, leadership, andsocial responsibility.Key TakeawaysSpaSpace day spa in Chicago has been reinvented to become a social wellness club, providing a third space for intergenerational relationships to flourish.SpaSpace is a digital community platform where members and providers are able to continue their connection digitally in their private groups, sharephotos with each other, and ask an expert.Female-only founding teams globallygarnered 2.3% of all VC dollars. In 2025, startups founded exclusively by women received just 0.7% of all U.S. VC funding, a sharp drop from about 2% the year before, and the lowest share since tracking began.Resilience is essential for entrepreneurs: being comfortable with failure is a prerequisite for building, scaling, and eventually selling a successful business.

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Ray Blakney is a serial entrepreneur who has bootstrapped multiple 6 and 7-figure businesses ranging from online language schools and SaaS products to chocolate factories in Asia. All from home in his superman pajamas. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Having your own podcast is a lot of work. it's not just about getting a good microphone. You have to find great guests, prep for interviews, edit, share on social media, promote to your listeners, etc. 2. Keep it short, but give enough so they want to find out more about you, and give them a way to do so. 3. Podcasts are great for SEO. Most podcasters have websites and show notes. In the show notes, they link back to your website. The smartest way to get booked on 1000's of podcasts. Visit to download free media kits, email templates, and a fancy spreadsheet with some code on it to help you do things right - Podcast Hawk Sponsor HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies! Learn more at HighLevelFire.com.

Join me as I chat with Cody Schneider, where we go through a comprehensive marketing playbook for founders of "vibe-coded" startups, focusing on paid acquisition strategies that deliver immediate results. He walks through the exact process of setting up Google Ads campaigns with proper keyword targeting and conversion tracking, then explains how to create effective Facebook/Instagram ads using AI-generated content. The emphasis throughout is on testing multiple creative variations and optimizing for actual conversions. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 03:29 - Validate Demand 07:00 - Google Ads Overview 11:43 - Finding Keywords 15:59 - Setting Up Google Ads Campaign 17:16 - Landing page best practices 19:25 - Google Tag Manager Tutorial 24:38 - Why RUN Paid Ads 28:29 - How to structure the funnel 31:04 - Meta Ads Overview 33:26 - Finding Pain Points with Perplexity 34:25 - Writing the script for the Ad 40:34 - Creating AI avatar with HeyGen and ElevenLabs 44:01 - Setting Conversion Tracking for Meta Ads 46:04 - Setting Conversion Tracking for Meta Ads Key Points: • Focus on transactional marketing (immediate signups) when starting out rather than long-term strategies like SEO • Google Ads setup with phrase match keywords and conversion tracking is essential for SaaS products • Facebook/Instagram ads work differently than search ads - they disrupt users rather than fulfill search intent • AI avatar videos with compelling hooks perform best for SaaS marketing currently The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ Boringmarketing - Vibe Marketing for Companies: boringmarketing.com  The Vibe Marketer - Join the Community and Learn: thevibemarketer.com Startup Empire - a membership for builders who want to build cash-flowing businesses https://www.skool.com/startupempire/about FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/ FIND CODY ON SOCIAL Cody's startup: https://www.graphed.com  X/Twitter: https://x.com/codyschneiderxx  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@codyschneiderx

I det här avsnittet får vi lära känna norska SaaS-bolaget Smartcraft och tf. vd Hanna Konyi som berättar mer om bolaget och hur de vill hjälpa bygg- och hantverksbranschen att digitaliseras. För de är fortfarande en av de mest analoga branscherna varpå den största konkurrenten blir papper och penna. Med över 90% bruttomarginal och repetitiva intäkter finns goda möjligheter till en skalbar affär i takt med att affären växer - dessutom överväger bolaget att flytta sin notering till Stockholmsbörsen. Trevlig lyssning på dig, Nicklas

MORE STAFFINGRecruit, onboard, and train incredible virtual professionals in the Philippines with my friends at More Staffing by visiting ⁠https://morestaffing.co/af⁠. INTELLIGEMSIntelligems brings A/B testing to business decisions beyond copy and design. Test your pricing, shipping charges, free shipping thresholds, offers, SaaS tools, and more by clicking here: https://bit.ly/42DcmFl. Get 20% off the first 3 months with code FARIS20.//Richie Mashiko is the CEO of She's Birdie and the Head of Beacon, a division of Iris Financial that does fractional financial consulting for DTC brands. Email Richie at richie@irisfinance.co.//A brutally transparent turnaround story. Richie Mashiko walks through how he took She's Birdie from a $3M loss and $6.5M in obligations to an operationally disciplined business paying down debt—without Meta ads. We break down the debt stack, negotiation order, cash-flow forecasting, and the exact operating changes that created free cash to service creditors.What you'll learn fast:- Debt triage that works: Prioritizing bank lines with personal guarantees, restructuring MCAs, sequencing suppliers and vendors, and why lawsuits are rarely the optimal path for counterparties.- Cash-flow clarity: How a weekly cash-flow model drives decisions and sets realistic paydown schedules.- Opex rightsizing: Cutting bloat from ~$500K/month to ~$75K, what to cut first, and how to preserve core capabilities.- Ad spend discipline: Turning off losing channels, operating with Amazon ads only, and rebuilding profitability before scale.- Unit economics that fund the plan: 90% landed margin before fulfillment, ~30% all-in cost of delivery, and why high margin + favorable terms enable rapid debt reduction.- Supplier terms that matter: 25% deposit, 75% net-120 after cargo-ready—how to negotiate (and keep) terms through a downturn.- Operator mindset: Replace vanity growth with durable free cash flow; define “winning” as consistent distributions, not fantasy exits.If you're feeling margin pressure, stuck in growth-at-all-costs habits, or unclear on your balance sheet, this episode gives you a concrete operating playbook you can adapt immediately.//CHAPTER TITLES:00:02:10 - The Rescue Mission Of She's Birdie 00:05:06 - Initial Growing Pains Post Covid (Product Development)00:11:49 - How We Almost Got Bought By Amazon00:16:55 - Breaking Down The Balance Sheet00:22:46 - Keeping The Bank From Freezing Assets00:24:05 - Operational Vs. Finance Challenges00:31:17 - Bad Ad Dollars00:35:20 - Manufacturing Terms00:40:19 - The Secret Sauce//SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL FOR 2X/WEEKLY UPLOADS!//ADMISSIONGet the best media buying training on the Internet + a free coaching call with Common Thread Collective's media buyers when you sign up for ADmission here: ⁠⁠https://www.youradmission.co/andrew-faris-podcast⁠//FOLLOW UP WITH ANDREW X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/andrewjfaris ⁠Email: podcast@ajfgrowth.comWork with Andrew: ⁠https://ajfgrowth.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

It took me a long while to realize this: AI isn't just something like a chatbot for my customers. AI can work behind the scenes to facilitate getting the right stuff in front of the right people for me, even just to figure out who people are and how I should talk to them. And today, I want to share exactly what I'm doing, how expensive this is to run, and how I believe this can be part of every single software as a service business out there—even if you don't have any touchpoint with artificial intelligence in that business at all. Even if you don't think you should be offering AI features to your customers.This episode of The Bootstraped Founder is sponsored by Paddle.com — SaaS Happy Hour SeriesThe blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/the-0-20-day-ai-system-that-converts-trial-users-into-paying-customers/ The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/the-0-20-day-ai-system-that-converts-trial-users-into-paying-customersCheck out Podscan, the Podcast database that transcribes every podcast episode out there minutes after it gets released: https://podscan.fmSend me a voicemail on Podline: https://podline.fm/arvidYou'll find my weekly article on my blog: https://thebootstrappedfounder.comPodcast: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/podcastNewsletter: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/newsletterMy book Zero to Sold: https://zerotosold.com/My book The Embedded Entrepreneur: https://embeddedentrepreneur.com/My course Find Your Following: https://findyourfollowing.comHere are a few tools I use. Using my affiliate links will support my work at no additional cost to you.- Notion (which I use to organize, write, coordinate, and archive my podcast + newsletter): https://affiliate.notion.so/465mv1536drx- Riverside.fm (that's what I recorded this episode with): https://riverside.fm/?via=arvid- TweetHunter (for speedy scheduling and writing Tweets): http://tweethunter.io/?via=arvid- HypeFury (for massive Twitter analytics and scheduling): https://hypefury.com/?via=arvid60- AudioPen (for taking voice notes and getting amazing summaries): https://audiopen.ai/?aff=PXErZ- Descript (for word-based video editing, subtitles, and clips): https://www.descript.com/?lmref=3cf39Q- ConvertKit (for email lists, newsletters, even finding sponsors): https://convertkit.com?lmref=bN9CZw

The software that powers 25% of India's e-commerce transactions, processes a billion orders each year, and in 2025 alone fulfilled 20 million quick-commerce orders: Unicommerce sits at the core of India's digital retail ecosystem. It is one of the few SaaS companies from India to go public, doing so after nearly a decade of steady growth without fresh primary capital until its IPO in 2024.In this episode of The Neon Show, we sit down with Kapil Makhija, CEO of Unicommerce, the company quietly running India's $60B E-retail market (set to hit $2 Trillion in the next two decades). The conversation goes beyond the company's journey to unpack how perceptions of Indian SaaS customers are changing: from the old belief that they “don't pay” to a more nuanced reality where they value communication, support expectations, and long-term relationships define success.We also look ahead to the future of SaaS in India: from the impact of AI, to the challenges of scaling from zero to $100M, to the balance between pricing and value, and identifying the sectors most ready for building large SaaS companies.This episode is for anyone curious about the story of SaaS in India, from how it is being built, scaled & the opportunities ahead.00:00 – Trailer01:15 – India makes you product-ready & pressure-tested03:45 – GTM: India doesn't reward size, it rewards focus05:00 – Joining Unicommerce the week Snapdeal acquired it10:10 – Digital-first brands vs. traditional brands12:36 – Why Excel and manual ops were the real competition?14:25 – The acquisition of Shipway17:02 – How will the company achieve 1000 Cr Revenue?19:40 – How the decision to go public was made23:40 – Success in SaaS isn't sign-ups, it's retention29:31 – The myth that Indian customers don't pay33:30 – Do Indian customers want Enterprise support but SMB pricing?36:40 – The impact of AI on SaaS39:10 – Founder vs. CEO: Is there a difference?47:29 – White spaces in e-commerce waiting to be built50:35 – Q-commerce vs. E-commerce: where are brands betting?52:07 – How SaaS companies decide if they're IPO-ready?55:10 – Can India build billion-dollar SaaS companies at home?58:15 – How long does the 0 → $100M journey really take?01:01:15 – How to build a ₹100 Cr SaaS company today?01:09:53 – Are pricing advantages in SaaS sustainable?01:12:22 – How much do brands actually spend on tech?-------------India's talent has built the world's tech—now it's time to lead it.This mission goes beyond startups. It's about shifting the center of gravity in global tech to include the brilliance rising from India.What is Neon Fund?We invest in seed and early-stage founders from India and the diaspora building world-class Enterprise AI companies. We bring capital, conviction, and a community that's done it before.Subscribe for real founder stories, investor perspectives, economist breakdowns, and a behind-the-scenes look at how we're doing it all at Neon.-------------Check us out on:Website: https://neon.fund/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShowwConnect with Siddhartha on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthaahluwalia/Twitter: https://x.com/siddharthaa7-------------This video is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the individuals quoted and do not constitute professional advice.Send us a text

This Podcast Is Episode 643, And It's About Is It Time To Hire A Bookkeeper Or Keep Doing It Yourself A Real-World Guide for Small Construction Business Owners If you run a small construction business, you've probably worn every hat—from estimator and foreman to project manager and, yes, bookkeeper. Initially, doing the books yourself may have seemed manageable. But now, as you grow, you might be asking: "Do I need a bookkeeper, or can I keep doing this myself?" It's a valid question—and the answer depends on where your business is, where it's going, and how you manage your time and money. As construction bookkeeping specialists, we've worked with both first-time business owners and seasoned contractors. We've seen the difference it makes when you stop guessing at your finances and start getting reliable, real-time information from a professional. This post will break down the pros and cons of DIY versus hiring a bookkeeper, helping you determine which option is right for your business at this time. DIY Bookkeeping: The Pros Let's start with what's great about doing it yourself, because yes, it can make sense for some businesses in the early stages. 1. It's Low Cost (on the Surface) When money is tight, it's tempting to save every dollar. Doing the books yourself means you don't have to pay a monthly fee or hourly rate. 2. You Learn the Basics By managing your books, you get hands-on experience: How income and expenses are tracked What reports matter How invoices, payments, and taxes work That knowledge helps you communicate more effectively with professionals in the future. 3. You Stay Closely Involved No one knows your business like you do. DIY bookkeeping keeps you aware of every transaction, which can be helpful when you're building habits and financial awareness. DIY Bookkeeping: The Cons While DIY works in the beginning, it often becomes a liability as your business grows. 1. It's Time-Consuming Your evenings and weekends should be spent resting or planning, not catching up on receipts, reconciling bank accounts, or fixing errors from two months ago. Time spent doing books is time not spent building, selling, or strategizing. 2. Mistakes Are Easy to Make Without training, it's easy to: Misclassify expenses Forgot to reconcile accounts Lose track of job costs Miss important deadlines (like sales tax or quarterly estimates) These errors can result in IRS penalties, underpricing, or inaccurate reporting, which can harm your business. 3. Poor Financial Visibility Most DIY systems don't provide accurate job costing, cash flow forecasting, or profit tracking. If you don't know: How much are you really making per job When you can afford to hire or buy equipment Whether your prices cover your overhead …then you're not making informed decisions—you're guessing. 4. It Adds to Your Stress Let's be real: most contractors don't enjoy bookkeeping. It's one more task in an already overloaded day. That constant "I still need to do my books" feeling adds unnecessary pressure. When to Consider Hiring a Bookkeeper Hiring a bookkeeper isn't just about outsourcing busywork—it's about buying clarity, control, and peace of mind. Here's how to know it might be time. 1. You're Consistently Behind If you're weeks or months behind on categorizing expenses, reconciling bank accounts, or sending invoices, it's time for support. A good bookkeeper will not only clean up your books but also keep them up to date moving forward. 2. You're Making More Than $100K in Revenue Once your business is generating six figures or more, your financial picture becomes more complex: Job costing becomes essential Overhead needs to be tracked properly Taxes become more critical (and riskier to ignore) That's where a bookkeeper helps you protect what you're building. 3. You Want to Grow (Or Work Less) Whether your goal is to scale, take on larger jobs, or finally reclaim some weekends, hiring a bookkeeper frees up your time and mental space to make that happen. 4. You're Not Sure What Your Numbers Mean If you've ever looked at a Profit & Loss report and thought, "What am I supposed to do with this?"—that's your cue. A good bookkeeper doesn't just send you reports—they help you understand them and use them to improve your business. DIY vs. Hiring a Construction Bookkeeper: Side-by-Side Comparison Feature DIY Bookkeeping Hiring/Outsourcing 1. Cost Low upfront Monthly fee (varies) 2. Time required High Low (with some client input) 3. Accuracy Varies (risk of errors) High (with checks and clean records) 4. Stress level Often high Much lower 5. Job Costing & Profitability Often missing or incomplete Built-in and consistent 6. Tax readiness Risk of scrambling at year-end Clean books, ready for CPA 7. Scalability Harder to grow confidently Easier to plan and expand Common Concerns About Hiring a Bookkeeper (And the Truth) "Can I afford it?" Hiring a bookkeeper isn't an expense—it's an investment. Most of our clients save money long-term because: Their invoices go out on time They stop underpricing jobs They avoid late fees and missed tax deductions "What if I'm too disorganized?" That's precisely why you need a bookkeeper. A good one will help you build systems that work for you, not shame you for being behind. "Will they understand construction?" Not all bookkeepers do—but we do. We specialize in construction businesses and know how to track labor, materials, subcontractors, job profitability, and project phases accurately. How a Bookkeeper Helps You Grow Once your books are in order, you can: See which jobs are most profitable Adjust your pricing based on real data Budget for slow seasons Plan for hiring or equipment purchases Sleep better knowing your business is financially healthy You stop reacting and start leading. Final Thoughts: Don't Wait Until It's a Mess Suppose you're spending hours each month on books, avoiding financial check-ins, or unsure whether your job is making money. In that case, it's probably time to stop doing it yourself and outsource it to us. Hiring a bookkeeper is like hiring a subcontractor—you could do the work yourself. Still, someone with more experience and tools will do it faster, cleaner, and with fewer mistakes. You build homes. We'll help you build a business that lasts. Ready to Explore Bookkeeping Support? If you're ready to free up your time, reduce financial stress, and finally understand what your numbers are telling you, let's talk. We can go over: Where your books stand now What kind of support makes sense for your business How to set up a system that works (without drowning in spreadsheets) Your time is too valuable to spend chasing receipts and guessing at job costs. Let's fix that. About The Author: Norhalma Verzosa is a Certified Construction Marketing Professional and serves as the Web Administrator of Fast Easy Accounting, located in Lynnwood, WA. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and is a Certified Internet Web Professional, with certifications in Site Development Associate, Google AdWords Search Advertising, and HubSpot Academy. She manages the entire web presence of Fast Easy Accounting using a variety of SaaS tools, including HubSpot, Teachable, Shopify, and WordPress.

You have a problem. Your software subscriptions are seeing record signups but you're also losing people at an alarming rate. You've got investors breathing down your neck to grow your 2 year old SaaS company. Somethings missing, you just can't put your finger on it. You end up hiring a CX/UX Consultant, like our friend Nick Cawthon, Founder of Gauge, who joins us on this episode of The Longer Game. You find out you don't have the right feedback loops in place. Because of this, nobody is telling you your software functionality isn't quite what you thought it was. People like it but they're having to do manual work that should be intuitive in your design and your next new feature? They just don't need it. Listen in to hear how Nick handles these kinds of situations and why you always need to know where the closest coffee shop is. Grab your coffee, close your eyes, and enjoy the view.The Longer Game is a podcast focused on leaning into the trends and advancements in retail so brands see a clearer path to success across ALL channels. We're looking at retail in a whole new way, looking to better understand the future of retail. It's Retail Reimagined. Sharing hope about the future. No one channel can a business sustain. Go omni-channel.Like what you're hearing? Subscribe to our channel and make sure to click or tap the bell so you get notified whenever new episodes drop.Want to learn more about The Longer Game? Head over to https://thelongergame.com to read show notes, watch more episodes, or contact us.Follow us on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/thelongergameFollow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thelongergameFollow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/thelongergameOur guest's Name is Nick Cawthon. Nick helps design teams stay ahead of the curve with their AI transformation. He has been curating self-assessments for UX & Design Teams at retrain.gauge.io, helping analyze industry trends and removing barriers to adoption. Nick founded Gauge in 2001 in the San Francisco Bay Area to help organizations with evidence-based strategy and product decisions. Clients have grown to include Electronic Arts, Genentech, Airbnb, Adobe, and many others. Nick is a professor in Data Literacy and Visualization in the Design Strategy MBA program at his alma mater, California College of the Arts. You can find them at...Website: https://gauge.io/Find them on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickcawthon-ux-digital-agency-product-design-leadership/Michael Maher, the host, would love to connect with you. Reach out to him at…Email: michael@thinkcartology.comLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/immichaelmaherThis podcast is sponsored by Cartology and Podcastify Me.Cartology is a customized done-for-you service agency that helps brands accelerate growth and get profitable on the Amazon marketplace. They work directly with brands to create strategy and then go right out and execute it. Want to find out more?Website: https://thinkcartology.comFind Cartology on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/cartologyFind Cartology on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thinkcartologyFind Cartology on Facebook: https://facebook.com/thinkcartologyPodcastify Me is designed to help coaches of all kinds enter the podcasting space with minimal lift for them. And, inviting past, current and future clients to your show as part of your marketing and sales process sets you apart from your competition, in a time where podcasting is really gaining popularity.Website: https://podcastify.meFind Podcastify Me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podcastify-me/Find Podcastify Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastify.me/Find Podcastify Me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf2biqOTN2UbZ5aaM4Sx6NQ

In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack the key meeting between fintechs, banks, and regulators on India's new online gaming law, where firms sought more time for refunds and chargebacks, while banks pushed for clarity on current accounts. Next, we dive into Reliance's big AI play with the launch of Reliance Intelligence, backed by Google and Meta. We also cover Elevation Capital's new $400 million late-stage fund, and how AI agents are speeding up SaaS sales cycles.

AGENDA: ​​00:00 – Marc Benioff vs Snowflake, Databricks & Palantir: Who Wins the Data Cloud War? 05:10 – Does Benioff Feel The Need to Buy AI Talent Like Zuck Is? 09:00 – What Salesforce has Learned From Palantir on Forward Deployed Engineers? 18:00 – Will SaaS apps disappear in an AI world? Why Satya is Chatting S*** 23:40 – Are SDRs really screwed by AI… or just evolving? 26:10 – Benioff on Who Wins: OpenAI or Anthropic? 30:00 – Nat Friedman reports to Alex Wang: Genius move or career downgrade? 34:00 – Anthropic's $10B round: Have we hit peak AI hype? 47:00 – Klarna's wild ride: From $45B to $6B to IPO at $15B 55:00 – Inside a16z's seed machine: 72 bets vs Sequoia's 27 57:45 – Martìn Casado: Is consensus investing dangerous—or the only game? 01:05:00 – The big lesson: consensus, contrarian, and why investing is harder than ever  

Telmo Silva is the Founder and CEO of ClicData, a cloud-based SaaS business intelligence platform that helps companies connect, visualize, and share their data. Bringing over 25 years of technology and business process improvement experience, he has held leadership roles such as General Manager and Executive VP at Skura Europe, as well as CRM Architect at Boehringer Ingelheim. Under his ownership, ClicData has expanded to serve users across 40 countries, managing thousands of daily dashboards and datasets. Telmo holds a bachelor's degree in applied science in engineering from the University of Toronto. In this episode… Many businesses struggle to unify scattered data from multiple sources into a single, reliable system for analysis. Traditional business intelligence tools are often expensive, complex, and slow to deliver meaningful results, leaving small and medium-sized companies, in particular, at a disadvantage. How can organizations of all sizes access the same level of powerful, actionable insights that larger enterprises enjoy without breaking the bank? Telmo Silva, a technology and business intelligence expert, shares how he approached this challenge by creating an easy-to-use, scalable platform designed to democratize data access. He discusses starting with a niche market, leveraging a freemium model to attract early users, and then evolving features based on customer needs. Telmo emphasizes strategies such as prioritizing simple, effective dashboards, tailoring pricing to customer data usage, and encouraging creative applications across industries to maximize value while controlling costs. In this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Weisz interviews Telmo Silva, CEO of ClicData, about building an accessible and versatile business intelligence platform. Telmo discusses scaling from a niche focus to a global user base, creative and unexpected use cases for the technology, and lessons learned from transitioning away from freemium. He also delves into inbound growth strategies, pricing models, and navigating a successful acquisition.

What happens when a software startup becomes a full-service, AI-powered architecture firm?This week on Practice Disrupted, Evelyn Lee is joined by Patrick Chopson, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of Cove Architecture (formerly Cove Tool). What began as a mission to provide architects with performance analysis tools has evolved into Cove Architecture, the first AI-driven practice reimagining how buildings are conceived, coordinated, and delivered.Patrick shares the story of Cove's evolution, from its roots as a SaaS platform to its pivot into consultancy, and now into a full-service design studio backed by over $36 million in venture funding. Their debut project, a multifamily complex in Atlanta's West End, was designed in just 15 days, demonstrating how AI can accelerate timelines by 60%, improve cost accuracy, and cut iteration expenses nearly in half.Beyond efficiency, Patrick envisions AI as a force for design excellence. By offloading code checks, zoning analysis, and cost modeling, architects are freed to focus on creativity, meaning, and beauty. He reflects on how Cove integrates human expertise with machine intelligence, how AI supports senior architects in elevating design, and why training and mentorship must adapt in this new era.The conversation also touches on the business model of architecture: how venture capital is reshaping practice, what “AI-powered but human-centered” really means, and how these tools might democratize design for firms of all sizes.“Being AI-powered doesn't mean removing the human from the process. It means empowering the expert architect to do what they do best: elevate design, mentor the next generation, and create lasting impact.” - Patrick ChopsonThis episode concludes with a reflection on the future of practice: from profitability and scale to sustainability and mentorship. Patrick challenges architects to see AI not as a threat, but as an opportunity to design more bespoke, more sustainable, and more beautiful buildings, and to build a profession that is more resilient for generations to come.Guest:Patrick Chopson, AIA is Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of Cove Architecture. With a background in mechanical engineering, high-performance building design, and sustainability consulting, Patrick has over 20 years of experience advancing tools that merge technology with design excellence. At Cove Architecture, he leads the charge in creating an AI-powered, human-centered model of practice.Is This Episode for You?This episode is for you if:✅ You're curious about how AI is transforming architectural practice✅ You want to learn how venture-backed firms are reshaping the field✅ You're navigating mentorship and training in an AI-powered environment✅ You believe architecture must evolve to deliver sustainable, bespoke designWhat have you done to take action lately? Share your reflections with us on social and join the conversation.

Abhinav Asthana is the co-founder and CEO of Postman, the world's leading API collaboration platform used by millions of developers and thousands of companies. What began as a personal itch, a simple Chrome extension Abhinav built to make his own API work easier, became a global phenomenon within weeks. In this episode, we discuss: Making the leap from India to Silicon Valley The moment Abhinav realized Postman could win His principles behind building for developers and non-developers alike The early monetization experiments that led to their SaaS model The value of progressive complexity in product design How community building became a powerful growth lever And much more… References: Abhijit Kane: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhijitkane/ Adobe: https://www.adobe.com/ Ankit Sobti: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ankit-sobti/ Figma: https://www.figma.com/ Kong Inc.: https://konghq.com/ National University of Singapore: https://nus.edu.sg/ Postman: https://www.postman.com/ Ram Gupta: : https://www.linkedin.com/in/ram-gupta-39b9711/ Slack: https://slack.com/ Stripe: https://stripe.com/ Stewart Butterfield: https://www.linkedin.com/in/butterfield/ Yahoo: http://yahoo.com/ Where to find Abhinav: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhinavasthana/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/a85 Where to find Brett: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-berson-9986094/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/brettberson Where to find First Round Capital: Website: https://firstround.com/ First Round Review: https://review.firstround.com/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/firstround YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstRoundCapital This podcast on all platforms: https://review.firstround.com/podcast Timestamps: (01:18) Why early computer access changed everything (03:39) The first taste of the entrepreneurial bug (09:58) Building BITS360 in college (11:14) Curating entrepreneurial taste (15:49) The ventures that didn't make it (20:53) The problems that preceded Postman (29:56) How Postman's team was formed (34:01) Why clear roles prevent chaos (34:50) Scrappy startup life in the early days (36:26) Postman's path to monetization (39:59) Building a truly collaborative platform (43:00) Navigating market and customer needs (46:02) Cracking the go-to-market code (49:39) Bridging the developer-enterprise divide (54:43) The open-source dilemma

从早年的门户网站、文字社媒、再到如今的短视频与社区 App，用户注意力从始至终都是平台和企业争夺的稀缺资源。但随着流量红利见顶，如何让用户「多停留、常互动」、既沉淀品牌心智又促进转化，是企业面临的增长新命题。在此背景下，春晚集五福与Keep徽章体系这样的「游戏化运营」机制，走入了主流视野。通过轻巧却有参与感的互动，游戏化运营促使用户主动投入产品，成为了激发用户活跃度的重要利器。本期，我们邀请到摩西科技创始人、CEO朱健瑞，揭秘游戏化运营究竟是如何驱动产品增长的。什么是「游戏化运营」？这种方式为什么能够增强用户粘性与购买行为？用户防沉迷与商业目的之间的平衡，能够实现吗？游戏化营销的边界在哪里？在服务来自不同领域的B端客户中，团队又如何克服遇到的跨行业挑战？【01:24】什么是产品的游戏化运营？【03:15】从集五福到Keep徽章，游戏化如何驱动产品增长？【05:41】“十几年前背个包就来了杭州”，埋下创业的种子【07:58】To B VS To C， 游戏团队人才的不同画像【12:12】把企业当成不断进化的生命体【17:07】“我们的竞争对手是所有做内容的企业”【19:56】当金融类App遇上游戏化【22:15】防沉迷与商业目标之间的平衡【27:12】如何看待互动短剧式的游戏玩法？【29:05】从SaaS到分润，商业模式的蝶变【32:32】AI如何加速游戏化项目交付？【35:45】摩西科技的人才招聘需求【37:22】在OMEGA学习的收获【39:19】评论区抽取5名听众送出精美周边《创业内幕》粉丝群已经开通，在这里，你可以跟节目制作人/主持人直接沟通，也可以第一时间了解到纪源资本线下活动动态，见到纪源资本的投资人，结交其他互联网圈子里的小伙伴。 入群方式：1）添加微信号“JiyuanFans”为好友，并在好友请求中标注“创业” 2）把你的全名和职称发给创业小助手；如果您想约访谈，请添加小助手微信，并附上访谈嘉宾简介，小助手将帮您对接。

Today, the Elixir Wizards wrap up Season 14 “Enter the Elixirverse.” Dan, Charles, and Sundi look back at some common themes: Elixir plays well with others, bridges easily to access languages and tools, and remains a powerful technology for data flow, concurrency, and developer experience. We revisit the popular topics of the year, from types and tooling to AI orchestration and reproducible dev environments, and share what we're excited to explore next.   We also invite your questions and takeaways to help shape future seasons and conference conversations. Season 14 doubles as a handy primer for anyone curious about how Elixir integrates across the stack.   Key topics discussed in this episode:   * Lessons from a season of interoperability * Set-theoretic types and what new compiler warnings unlock * AI in practice: LLM orchestration, fallbacks, and real-world use * SDUI and GraphQL patterns for shipping UI across web/iOS/Android * Dataframes in Elixir with Explorer for analytics workflows * Python interoperability (ErlPort, PythonX) and when to reach for it * Reproducible dev environments with Nix and friends * Performance paths: Rustler and Zig for native extensions * Bluetooth & Nerves: Blue Heron and hardware integrations * DevEx upgrades: LiveView, build pipelines, and standard project setup * Observability and ops: Prometheus/Grafana and sensible deployments * Community feedback, conferences, and what's on deck for next season   Links mentioned in this episode: Cars.com S14E06 SDUI at Scale with Elixir https://youtu.be/nloRcgngTk?si=g4Zd4N1s56Ronrtw https://hexdocs.pm/phoenixliveview/Phoenix.LiveView.html https://wordpress.com/ https://elixir-lang.org/ S14E01 Zigler: Zig NIFs for Elixir https://youtu.be/hSAvWxh26TU?si=d55tVuZbNw0KCfT https://ziglang.org/ https://hexdocs.pm/zigler/Zig.html https://github.com/blue-heron/blueheron https://github.com/elixir-explorer/explorer S14E08 Nix for Elixir Apps https://youtu.be/yymUcgy4OAk?si=BRgTlc2VK5bsIhIf https://nixos.org/ https://nix.dev/ S14E07 Set Theoretic Types in Elixir https://youtu.be/qMmEnXcHxL4?si=Ux2lebiwEp3mc0e S14E10 Python in Elixir Apps https://youtu.be/SpVLrrWkRqE?si=ld3oQVXVlWHpo7eV https://www.python.org/ https://hexdocs.pm/pythonx/ https://github.com/Pyrlang/Pyrlang https://github.com/erlport/erlport S14E03 LangChain: LLM Integration for Elixir https://youtu.be/OwFaljL3Ptc?si=A0sDs2dzJ0UoE2PY https://github.com/brainlid/langchain S14E04 Nx & Machine Learning in Elixir https://youtu.be/Ju64kAMLlkw?si=zdVnkBTTLHvIZNBm S14E05 Rustler: Bridging Elixir and Rust https://youtu.be/2RBw7B9OfwE?si=aRVYOyxxW8fTmoRA https://github.com/rusterlium/rustler Season 3: Working with Elixir https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTDLmInI9YaDbhMRpGuYpboVNbp1Fl9PD&si=hbe7qt4gRUfrMtpj S14E11 Vibe Coding the LoopedIn Crochet App https://youtu.be/DX0SjmPE92g?si=zCBPjS1huRDIeVeP Season 5: Adopting Elixir  YouTubeLaunchisode and Outlaws Takeover with Chris Keathley, Amos King, and Anna Neyzberg S13E01 Igniter: Elixir Code Generation https://youtu.be/WM9iQlQSF_g?si=e0CAiML2qC2SxmdL Season 8: Elixir in a Polyglot Environment https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTDLmInI9YaAPlvMd-RDp6LWFjI67wOGN&si=YCI7WLA8qozD57iw !! We Want to Hear Your Thoughts *!!* Have questions, comments, or topics you'd like us to discuss on the podcast? Share your thoughts with us here: https://forms.gle/Vm7mcYRFDgsqqpDC9

This week, I sat down with my good friend Michael Bair, founder of Bair Consulting, to unpack what really separates good CX in B2B from the DTC playbook, and why both worlds have a lot to learn from each other.We cover B2B SaaS, enterprise customer success, DTC retention, and why too many brands still treat CX like an afterthought. Michael gets real about why B2B companies ignore brand at their own risk, what DTC can steal from SaaS (hint: product obsession), how subscription churn compares to six-figure SaaS contracts, the rise and overhype of AI in CX, and why empathy and product knowledge will always be the secret sauce of customer success.If you're leading a CX team, building SaaS, or trying to scale a consumer brand, this episode is packed with hard-won insights from two people who've lived on both sides of the table.Listen now for the truth about B2B vs DTC CX, retention that actually works, and what “fractional” really means when you're in the trenches with founders.

AI: Destroying SaaS and The Future of EducationWelcome to this week's episode, where we're tackling the big questions about AI. Is it killing the software industry? And should colleges be embracing it instead of banning it? We'll dive into the latest trends, debate the pros and cons, and explore how AI is reshaping how we work and learn.SaaS Under Threat: We're seeing a massive shift in the tech world. Hear real-world examples of how AI is allowing solo developers to build and launch products in a weekend that once took months for a full team.The LLM Leaderboard: We're introducing our weekly LLM leaderboard, and this week's top spot goes to Google. We'll break down why Google's latest models are setting a new standard in multimodal AI.The Coding Conundrum: AI can make you faster, but is it a 10x improvement or just a 2x boost? We'll discuss the debate around using AI for coding and whether it's a stepping stone or a permanent crutch.AI in Academia: We'll explore a new tool, GPTZero, that schools are using to detect AI-generated work. Is this the right approach, or are colleges missing a major opportunity to prepare students for the real world?Embracing the Future: A hot take on why colleges should stop banning AI and start incorporating it into their curriculum. Learn how a simple shift to presentations and real-world scenarios could prepare students for the future of work.The Human Connection: In a world of AI-generated content, we argue that the pendulum is swinging back toward in-person interaction and a focus on essential human skills.@mark_k

The latest guest on The PR Week podcast is Aaron Kwittken, founder and CEO of PRophet Global. The former founder and chairman of KWT Global discussed building PRophet, Stagwell's AI-powered SaaS platform, the evolving landscape of PR and communications with the integration of AI and the importance of brand safety in influencer marketing.Kwittken also gave his thoughts on the biggest marketing and communications news of the week, including brand reactions to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement, Cracker Barrel's decision to return to its original branding following backlash, Beth Cleveland succeeding Andy Pray as CEO of Praytell, Crumbl Cookie's CEO's decision to come out and this week's Gen Zeitgeist column.  AI Deciphered is back—live in New York City this November 13th.Join leaders from brands, agencies, and platforms for a future-focused conversation on how AI is transforming media, marketing, and the retail experience. Ready to future-proof your strategy? Secure your spot now at aidecipheredsummit.com. Use code POD at check out for $100 your ticket! Follow us: @PRWeekUSReceive the latest industry news, insights, and special reports. Start Your Free 1-Month Trial Subscription To PRWeek

In this episode of SaaS Fuel, host Jeff Mains sits down with serial entrepreneur and strategic executive Josh Sizemore, a powerhouse in building and scaling consumer brands in retail, CPG, wellness, and ecommerce. Drawing from decades of experience (including billion-dollar brands and innovative startups), Josh reveals the realities of taking niche health products to household names—without losing your brand's soul or becoming just another “me-too” in a crowded market.The conversation uncovers the art and science of brand storytelling, making the leap from DTC to retail, the power of deep versus wide expansion, the importance of authentic leadership, and how to avoid the pitfalls of solo decision-making and delegation. Josh gets candid about his journey launching a premium water brand, the value of grit in founder storytelling, navigating retail growth, keys to scaling SaaS marketplaces, and the ever-present challenge of knowing when to sell or double down.Whether you're a SaaS founder, a CPG upstart, or growing any high-integrity brand, this episode is loaded with actionable insights on leading powerfully, communicating clearly, and building market momentum that lasts.Key Takeaways00:00 AI, Innovation, and Mindset Shift06:35 Boost Product Sales with Sampling07:38 Slow and Steady Market Expansion11:24 Effective Virtual Communication Tools16:24 Water Donation and Distribution Initiative18:24 "Authentic Storytelling in Branding"23:00 "Original New York Salsa Success"27:00 Entrepreneurship Patience and Resilience30:05 High-End Retail Venture Story32:49 Founders' Delegation Challenges35:48 Instincts and Delegation39:31 Entrepreneurial Journeys in InnovationTweetable QuotesIf a distributor wants you but the retailers don't want you, then they're not going to bring you in. If a retailer wants you and then, but you don't have distribution to that retailer, well how are you going to get there? So it's gotta all kind of work in synchronous, you know, together and kind of synchronize itself up." - Josh Sizemore"you have to just stick to the play of slow and steady until you, you know, until you have the, the capital and the resources to hire 100 people or whatever to get to those stores." - Josh Sizemore"when you're not communicating directly to somebody, you have to be super, like, aware of, okay, does this text sound kind of even killed or is it over the top, or is it underwhelming when you send those communications through virtually?" - Josh Sizemore"just make sure that whoever it is is authentic. They're coming from a perspective of grit and grind." - Josh SizemoreScaling with Integrity: "Delegation isn't just about survival, it's about enabling real growth." - Jeff MainsAI and the Future of Work: "Documenting current processes is the first step to any meaningful innovation." - Jeff Mains"It's not strategy, not charisma, it's not even luck. It's relationships, specifically four of them." - Jeff Mains"It's really refreshing to be able to turn that over to somebody like that. They can just take it and run with it and make it so much better than even we thought it could be." - Jeff MainsSaaS Leadership LessonsDon't Rush Retail: Go Deep Before WideEarly retail wins are tempting, but focus on dominating a few stores at a time before expanding. Depth beats spread.Grit and Authenticity Beat Flashy MarketingShare real founder stories and struggles; people spot authenticity and reward it.Test Relentlessly and Leverage DataWhether it's email...

This week's episode comes live from SaaStock USA 2025. Join special guests Greg Head (Practical Founders) and Josh Turley (CEO, RTA) as they discuss the story of transforming RTA from a 1970s COBOL-based business into a thriving SaaS company with a $100M valuation. Josh shares: - Why a fanatical focus on culture and clarity fueled RTA's growth. - The challenges of replatforming legacy software (and migrating customers.) - How narrowing their niche to government fleets led to 95% retention & 120% NRR. - Lessons from bootstrapping, using debt strategically, and closing a growth equity round. Guest links: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-turley/ Website: https://rtafleet.com/       Check out the other ways SaaStock is helping SaaS founders move their business forward: 

Stéphan bootstrapped AODocs to $55M in revenue and 250 employees without taking a dime of VC money—while competing directly with venture-backed competitors. Starting as a services company in 2012, he spotted the cloud migration wave early and built document management for enterprises moving to Google Workspace. In this episode, Stéphan breaks down why doubling every two years beats hypergrowth, how to win enterprise deals with zero funding, and why touching business-critical documents means year-long sales cycles but 10-year retention. This is the anti-Silicon Valley playbook that actually works.Why You Should Listen:Why the founder must personally close every single deal in 0 to 1How doubling every 2 years (not every year) creates a more stable businessThe brutal reality of enterprise POCs: doing it for free before getting paidWhy you can't have both fast customer acquisition and high retentionHow being French/European became an advantage against US competitors KeywordsAODocs, bootstrapping, Stéphan Donzé, enterprise sales, document management, SaaS, Google Workspace, cloud migration, product market fit, B2B00:00:00 Intro00:01:12 Bootstrapping vs VC backed00:03:44 From services to SaaS00:19:08 Landing the first customer 00:20:47 Why they turned down VC money00:25:32 The 997 grind—four days on-site with customers every week00:35:21 Why you can't have fast sales and high retention00:40:33 Product-market fitSend me a message to let me know what you think!

On today's episode of LaunchPod AI, we're talking with Joel Polanco, Senior Hardware Product Manager at Intel's Edge Computing Group. He's led dozens of enterprise AI edge deployments and knows exactly what it takes to run AI models locally at scale. In this episode, we discuss: Why AI at the edge will cause a whole new wave of disruption across multiple industries Why moving AI to the edge slashes costs and levels up customer experience And real-world examples of edge AI deployments Joel has seen - from IT assistants to agents that restock store shelves from a single photo Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpolanco/ Intel: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/homepage.html Joel's PM articles on the LogRocket blog: https://blog.logrocket.com/author/joelpolanco/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction 03:32 Retail Applications of Edge AI 04:57 Cost and Implementation Considerations 06:18 Real-World Use Cases and Challenges 12:00 Future of AI and Edge Computing 30:42 Practical Advice for Product Executives 33:46 Conclusion Follow LaunchPod on YouTube We have a new YouTube page (https://www.youtube.com/@LaunchPodPodcast)! Watch full episodes of our interviews with PM leaders and subscribe! What does LogRocket do? LogRocket's Galileo AI watches user sessions for you and surfaces the technical and usability issues holding back your web and mobile apps. Understand where your users are struggling by trying it for free at LogRocket.com (https://logrocket.com/signup/?pdr). Special Guest: Joel Polanco.

In this episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast, host Ben Murray welcomes Jon Carr-Harris, founder and CEO of Cred, for an engaging discussion about Jon's global background and entrepreneurial journey. Growing up across nine countries and with experience in multiple startups, Jon brings a unique perspective to building successful tech businesses and understanding diverse user needs. Jon shares insights into Cred's innovative predictive intelligence platform, which helps companies bridge internal and external data to drive smarter business actions. The conversation dives into Cred's go-to-market strategies, enterprise sales cycles, and evolving pricing models—along with how the team secured a $15 million seed round and landed big-name customers in sports, entertainment, and finance. Whether you're interested in SaaS growth tactics, data-driven decision making, or scaling a new tech venture, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways. Jon also hints at an exciting new product launch coming soon, so stay tuned to learn more about what's next for Cred! Show Notes: 00:00 "Bridging Internal-External Market Insights" 04:38 PLG to Leadership Sales Strategy 08:33 "Tailoring Sales for Investor Appeal" 12:15 Adapting SaaS Pricing Model 14:28 Data and Revenue Correlation 16:41 "Revolutionary Enterprise Product Release" Links: SaaS Fundraising Stories: https://www.thesaasnews.com/news/cred-raises-15-million-in-seed-round Jon Carr-Harris' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcarrharris/ CRED's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/credplatform/ CRED's Website: https://www.credplatform.com/ To learn more about Ben check out the links below: Subscribe to Ben's daily metrics newsletter: https://saasmetricsschool.beehiiv.com/subscribe Subscribe to Ben's SaaS newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/df1db6bf8bca/the-saas-cfo-sign-up-landing-page SaaS Metrics courses here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/ Join Ben's SaaS community here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/offers/ivNjwYDx/checkout Follow Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benrmurray

When operations break down, growth stalls — and for most companies, the warning signs creep in long before anyone notices. Tammara Carr, founder of Audacity Management, has seen it all: from Fortune 50 boardrooms to fast-moving SaaS startups. With a Master's in Project Management, top-tier Agile and Six Sigma certifications, and experience leading multimillion-dollar initiatives, she's the go-to expert for turning operational chaos into a well-oiled growth engine. In this episode, she shares: The early red flags that your operations are holding you back The most common scaling mistakes mid-sized companies make — and how to avoid them How to prioritize business shifts without grinding everything to a halt One system or mindset shift that works just as well for scrappy teams as it does for corporate giants If you're a founder, COO, or team leader feeling buried under moving parts, this conversation will show you how to build systems that not only sustain your business, but help it scale with clarity and confidence. Connect with Tammara: www.audacitymgmt.com www.carrandcompass.com/ IG: @carrandcompass www.pinterest.com/carrandcompass/ www.linkedin.com/company/audacity-management/ Audacity Management Initiative Strategizer | Prioritize what will drive the most value and change for your business: https://audacitymgmt.com/value_disruption Audacity Management Operational Health Check | Pinpoint your biggest areas for operational improvement: https://audacitymgmt.com/operational_check Audacity Management Composite Case Study | See proven approaches for tackling business challenges: https://audacitymgmt.com/case_study-293872 Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cubicletoceo.co/quiz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@missellenyin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cubicletoceo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Note: In this episode, Greg is interviewed by Matt and Liz Raad for the Digital Investor Show podcast. We're sharing the interview here so that you don't miss out on the useful M&A insights that Greg shares.Enjoy! Here's why 2025 is Creating Unprecedented Opportunities for Online Business Buyers… Where are the biggest opportunities in buying and selling online businesses right now? In this interview, Matt sits down with Greg Elfrink, head of marketing at Empire Flippers who's helped create over 100 millionaires, to share what's working, what's changed, and how to buy profitable online businesses in 2025.Greg reveals million-dollar lessons, stories, and actionable strategies for both beginners and experienced website investors. If you want to hear how to buy smart with Empire Flippers, listen to this episode. You Will Learn: How the current market reality is presenting online investors with hidden opportunities. How strategic buyers can negotiate deals in today's market. How to renovate & improve monetisation from traditional affiliate sites. Why it's important to diversify your online business traffic. Where to buy and sell smaller online businesses safely. What your next steps are for investing in today's market. Mentions: Empire Flippers Podcasts Empire Flippers Marketplace Create an Empire Flippers account Subscribe to our weekly newsletter Original Digital Investors podcast eBusiness Institute Sit back, grab a coffee, and learn new ways to grow your wealth and income with online assets.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/clockwise/620 http://relay.fm/clockwise/620 Onions‽ 620 Mikah Sargent and Jason Snell The tech we have in our vehicles, the dependable tech that just works and what might make us replace it, how often we upgrade our phones or computers and why, and which social platforms we use — including where we heard about Taylor Swift's engagement. The tech we have in our vehicles, the dependable tech that just works and what might make us replace it, how often we upgrade our phones or computers and why, and which social platforms we use — including where we heard about Taylor Swift's engagement. clean 1799 The tech we have in our vehicles, the dependable tech that just works and what might make us replace it, how often we upgrade our phones or computers and why, and which social platforms we use — including where we heard about Taylor Swift's engagement. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Steamclock: We make great apps. Design and development, from demos to details. 1Password: Discover SaaS applications, automate lifecycle management, and optimize SaaS spend. Guest Starring: Kathy Campbell and Christopher Phin Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership

SaaStr 817: What Happens When AI Kills Your SaaS Growth? Live Q&A with SaaStr CEO and Founder Jason Lemkin In this Q&A session from SaaStr Annual, Jason Lemkin delivers hard truths about how AI is reshaping the entire SaaS landscape. No sugarcoating, no feel-good platitudes - just the brutal reality of what's happening to B2B companies right now. What You'll Learn: Why 80% of B2B investors now only do AI deals (and what that means for traditional SaaS) The real reason $100M revenue companies are suddenly hitting growth walls Why VCs have shifted from seeking billion-dollar to trillion-dollar outcomes How the "triple-triple-double-double" growth model died in 18 months Why you need to go multi-product by $10M revenue (not $100M) The downward death spiral killing SaaS companies that aren't adapting Specific tactics for surviving when your go-to-market playbook stops working Key Moments: A founder admits he's "terrified" of AI - Jason's response will surprise you Why vertical SaaS is becoming the only "safe haven" The harsh math on fundraising when you're not AI-first How brand marketing is changing as search moves from Google to ChatGPT Why working "twice as hard and four times smarter" isn't optional anymore Raw Founder Questions Answered: "How do I fundraise when I'm not AI-first?" "Is triple-double-double still attractive to investors?" "Should my sales team experiment with AI?" "How many resources should we devote to becoming AI-first?" This isn't your typical conference recap. It's 90 minutes of unvarnished insights from founders in the trenches, dealing with the AI disruption in real-time. Jason doesn't hold back on what's working, what's broken, and what you need to do differently starting tomorrow. Perfect for: SaaS founders, revenue leaders, and anyone trying to navigate the AI transformation of B2B software. ------------------   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. --------------------------------------------------- Hey everybody, SaaStr Annual will be back in May of 2026.  The world's largest SaaS + AI gathering for executives. Just this May we hosted: 10,000 attendees with 68% VP-level and above, 36% CEOs and founders and a growing 25% were AI-first professionals. This is the very best of the best S-tier attendees and decision makers that come to SaaStr each year.  But here's the reality, folks: the longer you wait, the higher ticket prices can get. Early bird tickets are available now, but once they're gone, you'll pay hundreds more so don't wait. Lock in your spot today. Use my code JASON100 for exclusive savings. Get your tickets at podcast.saastrannual.com or use code JASON100 at checkout.  SaaStr Annual 2026. We'll see you there.     

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/clockwise/620 http://relay.fm/clockwise/620 Mikah Sargent and Jason Snell The tech we have in our vehicles, the dependable tech that just works and what might make us replace it, how often we upgrade our phones or computers and why, and which social platforms we use — including where we heard about Taylor Swift's engagement. The tech we have in our vehicles, the dependable tech that just works and what might make us replace it, how often we upgrade our phones or computers and why, and which social platforms we use — including where we heard about Taylor Swift's engagement. clean 1799 The tech we have in our vehicles, the dependable tech that just works and what might make us replace it, how often we upgrade our phones or computers and why, and which social platforms we use — including where we heard about Taylor Swift's engagement. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Steamclock: We make great apps. Design and development, from demos to details. 1Password: Discover SaaS applications, automate lifecycle management, and optimize SaaS spend. Guest Starring: Kathy Campbell and Christopher Phin Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership

Hey CX Nation,In this week's episode of The CXChronicles Podcast #264, we welcomed Mika Yamamoto, Chief Customer and Marketing Officer at Freshworks based in San Mateo, CA. Freshworks Inc. (NASDAQ: FRSH) builds uncomplicated service software that delivers exceptional customer and employee experiences. Their enterprise-grade solutions are powerful, yet easy to use, and quick to deliver results. Their people-first approach to AI eliminates friction, making employees more effective and organizations more productive.Over 72,000 companies, including Bridgestone, New Balance, Nucor, S&P Global, and Sony Music, trust Freshworks' customer experience (CX) and employee experience (EX) software to fuel customer loyalty and service efficiency.In this episode, Mika and Adrian chat through the Four CX Pillars: Team, Tools, Process & Feedback. Plus share some of the ideas that her team at Freshworks think through on a daily basis to build world class customer experiences.**Episode #264 Highlight Reel:**1. The power of reflection & attention to the customer journey you're building 2. Enhancing customer experience through employee engagement  3. Building your playbook on tech-stack efficiency and utilization 4. Breaking down silos to build world-class customer & employee experiences 5. Investing in "Voice of Customer" (VOC) & "Voice of Employee" (VOE) Click here to learn more about Mika YamamotoClick here to learn more about FreshworksHuge thanks to Mika for coming on The CXChronicles Podcast and featuring her work and efforts in pushing the customer experience & customer success space into the future.For our Apple & Spotify podcast listener friends, make sure you are following CXC & please leave a 5 star review so we can find new listeners & members of the "CX Nation". You know what would be even better?Go tell one of your friends or teammates about CXC's custom content,  strategic partner solutions (Hubspot, Intercom, & Freshworks to name a few) & On-Demand services & invite them to join the CX Nation, a community of nearly 15K+ customer focused business leaders!Want to see how your customer experience compares to the world's best CX-driven companies? We recently launched CXC Healthzone, an intelligence platform that shares benchmarks & insights for how companies across the world are tackling The Four CX Pillars: Team, Tools, Process & Feedback & how they are building the pillars upon an AI-powered foundation for the future. Huge thanks for being apart of the "CX Nation" and helping customer focused business leaders across the world make happiness a habit!Reach Out To CXC Today!Support the showContact CXChronicles Today Tweet us @cxchronicles Check out our Instagram @cxchronicles Click here to checkout the CXC website Email us at info@cxchronicles.com Remember To Make Happiness A Habit!!

Note: In this episode, Greg is interviewed by Matt and Liz Raad for the Digital Investor Show podcast. We're sharing the interview here so that you don't miss out on the useful M&A insights that Greg shares.Enjoy! Here's why 2025 is Creating Unprecedented Opportunities for Online Business Buyers… Where are the biggest opportunities in buying and selling online businesses right now? In this interview, Matt sits down with Greg Elfrink, head of marketing at Empire Flippers who's helped create over 100 millionaires, to share what's working, what's changed, and how to buy profitable online businesses in 2025.Greg reveals million-dollar lessons, stories, and actionable strategies for both beginners and experienced website investors. If you want to hear how to buy smart with Empire Flippers, listen to this episode. You Will Learn: How the current market reality is presenting online investors with hidden opportunities. How strategic buyers can negotiate deals in today's market. How to renovate & improve monetisation from traditional affiliate sites. Why it's important to diversify your online business traffic. Where to buy and sell smaller online businesses safely. What your next steps are for investing in today's market. Mentions: Empire Flippers Podcasts Empire Flippers Marketplace Create an Empire Flippers account Subscribe to our weekly newsletter Original Digital Investors podcast eBusiness Institute Sit back, grab a coffee, and learn new ways to grow your wealth and income with online assets.

Working Smarter is back for season two! Starting September 3, we're going beyond the hype and headlines to bring you stories about real people using AI to do more of what they love about their jobs. From the F1 track to the kitchen—and even the bottom of a lake—learn how new tools are helping creatives, makers, visionaries, and their teams think big, move faster, and focus on the work that matters most.~ ~ ~Working Smarter is brought to you by Dropbox Dash—the AI universal search and knowledge management tool from Dropbox. Learn more at workingsmarter.ai/dashYou can listen to more episodes of Working Smarter on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. To read more stories and past interviews, visit workingsmarter.aiThis show would not be possible without the talented team at Cosmic Standard: producer Dominic Girard, sound engineer Aja Simpson, technical director Jacob Winik, and executive producer Eliza Smith. Special thanks to our illustrators Justin Tran and Fanny Luor, marketing consultant Meggan Ellingboe, and editorial support from Catie Keck. Our theme song was composed by Doug Stuart. Working Smarter is hosted by Matthew Braga. Thanks for listening!

In this episode of The Product Experience, Randy Silver and Lily Smith sit down with Katja Forbes, Executive Director at Standard Chartered Bank, design leader, and lecturer, to explore the fast-approaching world of machine customers.Katja shares why businesses must prepare for a future where AI agents, autonomous vehicles, and procurement bots act as customers, and what this means for product managers, designers, and organisations.Key takeawaysMachine customers are here already. From booking services for Tesla cars to procurement bots closing contracts, AI-driven commerce is no longer hypothetical.APIs are necessary but insufficient. Businesses need to think beyond plumbing and address trust, compliance, and customer experience for non-human agents.Signal clarity matters. Organisations must make their value propositions machine-readable to remain competitive.Trust will be quantified. Compliance signals, ESG proof, uptime guarantees, and reliability ratings will replace human gut instinct.New roles will emerge. Trust analysts and human–machine hybrid coordinators will be critical in shaping future interactions.Ethics cannot be ignored. Without careful design, agentic commerce could amplify consumerism and poor societal outcomes.Practical first step. Even small businesses can prepare by structuring their product and service data into machine-readable formats.Product managers must adapt. The skill to manage ambiguity, think systemically, and anticipate unintended consequences will be central to success.Featured Links: Follow Katja on LinkedIn | Katja's website | Sign-up for pre sale access to Katja's forthcoming book 'The CX Evolutionist'Our HostsLily Smith enjoys working as a consultant product manager with early-stage and growing startups and as a mentor to other product managers. She's currently Chief Product Officer at BBC Maestro, and has spent 13 years in the tech industry working with startups in the SaaS and mobile space. She's worked on a diverse range of products – leading the product teams through discovery, prototyping, testing and delivery. Lily also founded ProductTank Bristol and runs ProductCamp in Bristol and Bath. Randy Silver is a Leadership & Product Coach and Consultant. He gets teams unstuck, helping you to supercharge your results. Randy's held interim CPO and Leadership roles at scale-ups and SMEs, advised start-ups, and been Head of Product at HSBC and Sainsbury's. He participated in Silicon Valley Product Group's Coaching the Coaches forum, and speaks frequently at conferences and events. You can join one of communities he runs for CPOs (CPO Circles), Product Managers (Product In the {A}ether) and Product Coaches. He's the author of What Do We Do Now? A Product Manager's Guide to Strategy in the Time of COVID-19. A recovering music journalist and editor, Randy also launched Amazon's music stores in the US & UK.

A story about finding freedom by solving problems others ignored—on purpose.For SaaS founders tired of feature bloat—and wondering if serving fewer people better might be the smarter path to freedom.Most SaaS companies fail because they try to please everyone.They fail because they spread themselves across every platform, every feature request, every shiny opportunity.Samy Dindane, CEO of Hypefury, took a different path.He spotted a gap nobody else cared about—Twitter thread scheduling—and built a prototype in three days. Instead of raising money or hiring fast, he chose freedom through focus.And this inspired me to invite Samy to my podcast. We explore how deliberate constraints create stronger businesses. Samy shares hard-won insights about platform dependence, community-driven development, and knowing when to say no. You'll discover why his users became product owners and how charging more actually made customers happier.We also zoom in on two of the 10 traits that define remarkable software companies: – They acknowledge they can't please everyone – They master the art of curiositySamy's story is proof that sustainable freedom comes from saying no to good opportunities—not just bad ones.Here's one of Samy's quotes that captures his philosophy:"Whatever time you spend on something, you don't spend on something else. So whatever time you're going to try to build something crazy for another platform, it's the time you're not spending improving."By listening to this episode, you'll learn: Why power users matter more than market sizeWhat happens when the platform you depend on demands $500K yearly When adding features becomes a liability Why your best product managers pay you monthlyFor more information about the guest from this week: Guest: Samy Dindane, CEO HypefuryWebsite: hypefury.comWant to dig deeper into the 10 traits of remarkable SaaS companies? Get my book The Remarkable Effect at valueinspiration.com/book Or sign up for Espresso with Ton at valueinspiration.com/daily - a 2-minute daily email to sharpen your thinking and strategy.

Ian and Aaron talk about Aaron's mysterious trip to Boise, Ian's investment in Tiny Seed, wire:live, and so much more.Sponsored by: Bento, Honeybadger, Laravel Nightwatch, Flare by Spatie, and Laracon AU.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Super Fast & Basically Free (06:58) - Aaron Flew To Boise (19:12) - First Class (26:27) - A New Routine (36:51) - Planning for the 100th Episode (38:58) - TinySeed (44:46) - The Boost (55:02) - Fake Date Follow up (01:04:22) - Aaron's Adventures in Hiring (01:12:19) - Wire:live Links:HeatSnowpiercer"I'm talking about liquid"RoundersTinySeedLaravel Boost'The Vegas Loop is Getting Progressively More Stupid'Announcement tweet for Wire:live

Overtime CEO Dan Porter talks with TITV Host Akash Pasricha about the future of sports media and why Gen Z will never watch live games on TV. We also talk with Altimeter Capital's Jamin Ball about software valuations and the rise of "quasi-public" companies , and The Information's Kevin McLaughlin about the AI data storage boom and NVIDIA's 80-year bet on VAST Data.Articles discussed on this episode: TITV airs on YouTube, X and LinkedIn at 10AM PT / 1PM ET. Or check us out wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe to The Information: https://www.theinformation.com/subscribe_hSign up for the AI Agenda newsletter: https://www.theinformation.com/features/ai-agenda

My guest today is Joe Liemandt. Joe is the Principal at Alpha School and the founder of Triliogy Software and ESW Capital. He became the youngest member of the Forbes 400 in the 1990s before vanishing from public view for two decades—only to emerge with a $1 billion bet that he can make kids learn 10x faster using AI. Joe has built an AI tutoring system so effective that students at his Alpha School literally beg not to take summer breaks, achieving 2x learning outcomes in just 2 hours with standardized test results that compete with the best of them. We dive deep into why this could be the most valuable product he's ever built, his contrarian thesis that traditional SaaS is facing AI-driven obsolescence, and how his experience buying 100+ software companies prepared him for this moonshot in a trillion-dollar market that hasn't innovated in 200 years.  For investors, this is a masterclass in deploying patient capital to rebuild broken systems from first principles, with insights on everything from regulatory moats to the intersection of AI and human psychology. As your excited skeptic, I push hard on the technology readiness, parental adoption hurdles, and whether this audacious vision can actually scale to a billion kids. Additionally, in a Colossus Profile released last week, our editor-in-chief Jeremy Stern reported, for the first time, Joe as the product guy behind Alpha School in a can't miss piece of writing. And now please enjoy my conversation with Joe Liemandt.  Joe Liemandt's Colossus Profile by Jeremy Stern. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----- This episode is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ramp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Ramp's mission is to help companies manage their spend in a way that reduces expenses and frees up time for teams to work on more valuable projects. Go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ramp.com/invest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for free and get a $250 welcome bonus. – This episode is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ridgeline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Ridgeline has built a complete, real-time, modern operating system for investment managers. It handles trading, portfolio management, compliance, customer reporting, and much more through an all-in-one real-time cloud platform. Head to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ridgelineapps.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about the platform. – This episode is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AlphaSense⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. AlphaSense has completely transformed the research process with cutting-edge AI technology and a vast collection of top-tier, reliable business content. Invest Like the Best listeners can get a free trial now at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Alpha-Sense.com/Invest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and experience firsthand how AlphaSense and Tegus help you make smarter decisions faster. ----- Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thepodcastconsultant.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠). Show Notes: (00:00:00) Welcome to Invest Like the Best(00:06:08) How Alpha School Is Revolutionizing Learning(00:12:47) Personalized Tutoring with AI(00:19:59) Measuring the Impossible: 2x Learning Outcomes(00:25:39) All Educational Content Is Obsolete(00:35:51) Motivating Students: The Key to Success(00:42:06) Life Skills Workshops: Real-World Lessons(00:47:47) The Key to Happiness: High Standards(00:52:33) The Role of Guides and Coaches(00:58:22) Feedback Loops and AI in Education(01:04:20) The AI-Powered Classroom Experience(01:18:06) From Self-Doubt to Limitless Learning(01:28:20) Challenges in Public School Systems(01:41:56) Gamified Learning and Technology(01:49:46) From Trilogy to Trillion-Dollar Markets(01:55:05) Why Software Companies Fail(02:01:21) Trilogy University(02:10:39) Lessons from Mentors(02:17:25) Pushing Limits and Finding Passion(02:27:12) Joe's Kindest Thing

AI outsourcing expert Eric Mulvin, founder of PAC Biz Outsourcing, shares how companies can combine automation with people-first call centers to scale without losing the personal touch.In this episode, we explore the future of AI in customer support, how BPO Philippines companies like PAC Biz are building global solutions, and why a virtual assistant Philippines can be the perfect extension of your business. Eric explains how human in the loop support ensures that automation never replaces empathy, and how a HIPAA compliant call center supports industries like healthcare, legal, dental, and accounting.Whether you're curious about PAC Biz Outsourcing, seeking insights from an Eric Mulvin interview, or looking for ways to integrate AI operations automation into your business, this episode breaks it all down.If you're a healthcare practice, law firm, dental office, or SaaS company, Eric shows how AI for healthcare, AI for legal intake, AI for dentists, and AI for accountants can unlock consistent, secure, and scalable results. His “AI + HI (AI plus human)” framework proves that people still matter most in customer interactions — with AI amplifying productivity behind the scenes.Eric also shares why PAC Biz is a great place to work Philippines, and how innovations like listening to calls with AI and call QA automation are creating new jobs while ensuring better customer experiences.If you've searched for ways to make AI outsourcing work in real-world operations, this conversation gives you the wisdom and playbooks to:Understand where AI fits vs. where humans are essentialBuild effective outsourcing strategies in the PhilippinesKeep compliance airtight (HIPAA, legal, healthcare)Reduce churn, improve culture, and retain talentMeasure ROI with AI-powered call listening & attribution00:00 Intro & Eric's journey01:05 From taxi startup → PAC Biz Outsourcing03:00 Global 24/7 call center model04:10 Culture & turnover (20–25% vs 100%)06:00 Where AI helps: ops, docs, HR, QA, analytics07:50 Training staff on AI + safe usage09:00 AI + Human-in-the-loop explained10:15 Use cases: healthcare, legal, dental, SaaS12:00 Virtual assistants + custom GPT playbooks14:20 Reducing 8-hour tasks into 10-minute workflows16:00 When automation fails: humans step in18:00 New jobs from AI: QA, call-listening, content ops20:30 AI call listening & lead attribution22:30 Closing thoughts & where to connectSubscribe for more strategies on AI outsourcing and how to scale your business with smart call center outsourcing + human-driven solutions. #AI

Patrick Stiles is the CEO of Vidalytics, a video hosting and analytics platform that helps marketers convert cold clicks into paying customers through conversion-optimized tools and world-class analytics. Under his leadership, Vidalytics has powered videos responsible for over $3 billion in sales and is trusted by top direct response marketers and eight-, nine-, and even 10-figure brands, such as Primal Labs, V Shred, iClosed, and Frank Kern.  Patrick's entrepreneurial journey is anything but conventional — overcoming expulsion from school, addiction, and time in jail before building multiple eight-figure businesses. With a unique perspective shaped by both adversity and success, he brings a data-driven and innovative approach to video marketing and business growth. In this episode… Many businesses struggle to convert cold traffic into paying customers, often losing potential buyers due to poor video engagement, weak calls to action, or a lack of actionable data. Without clear insights into audience behavior, marketers risk wasting ad spend on underperforming creatives. How can companies use video more effectively to drive measurable sales and long-term customer relationships? Patrick Stiles, an expert in video marketing and direct response strategy, shares how to address these challenges by leveraging detailed viewer data from Vidalytics, optimizing hooks and leads, and strategically placing calls to action. He explains how segmenting data by device, traffic source, and engagement patterns can reveal high-converting behaviors. Patrick also recommends testing multiple video versions, adding interactive elements, and aligning messaging closely with audience pain points to improve conversion rates and customer acquisition efficiency. In this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast, Jeremy Weisz interviews Patrick Stiles, Founder and CEO of Vidalytics, about mastering video marketing for conversions. Patrick discusses using Vidalytics to identify drop-off points, designing engaging video openings, and tailoring calls to action for different audiences. He also shares insights on overcoming early business struggles, creating interactive features, and building resilience through personal challenges.