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In the world of entrepreneurship, some success stories begin with a carefully crafted business plan, while others unfold unexpectedly. Matt Verlaque, a former firefighter, found himself on the latter path when he "accidentally" started his first SaaS company, UpLaunch, in 2016. What started as a serendipitous journey eventually led to a successful acquisition in 2020. Today, Matt serves as the COO of SaaS Academy, where he helps aspiring SaaS founders build their dream businesses. In this episode of the "Circuit of Success" podcast, hosted by Brett Gilliland, Matt shares his remarkable story and offers valuable insights into accidental entrepreneurship. Full Interview: Circuit of Success From Firefighter to Founder: After dedicating over a decade of his life to serving as a firefighter, Matt Verlaque never anticipated becoming an entrepreneur. However, fate had other plans for him. In 2016, Matt stumbled upon an opportunity that would change the course of his career. He founded UpLaunch, a SaaS company that quickly gained traction and eventually caught the attention of investors. Matt's journey from firefighting to founding a successful business showcases the unpredictable nature of entrepreneurship and the potential for unexpected success. Lessons in Accidental Entrepreneurship: Matt Verlaque's accidental entrepreneurship journey offers valuable lessons for aspiring business owners. One key takeaway is the importance of being open to unexpected opportunities. Matt's willingness to embrace the unknown and take a leap of faith led him to discover his entrepreneurial potential. Additionally, his story highlights the significance of adaptability and a growth mindset. As an accidental entrepreneur, Matt had to quickly learn and adapt to the challenges of running a business, showcasing the resilience required to thrive in the ever-changing world of entrepreneurship. Leveraging Experience and Coaching: Today, Matt Verlaque serves as the COO of SaaS Academy, where he helps aspiring SaaS founders navigate the complexities of building a successful business. With his experience as a founder and his passion for coaching, Matt provides invaluable guidance to over 500 SaaS entrepreneurs. His journey from accidental entrepreneur to seasoned business leader showcases the power of leveraging personal experiences to help others achieve their entrepreneurial dreams. Matt Verlaque's accidental entrepreneurship journey serves as a reminder that success can come from unexpected places. His story highlights the importance of seizing opportunities, embracing change, and cultivating a growth mindset. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting your journey, Matt's insights offer valuable lessons that can inspire and guide you towards your own entrepreneurial success. So, take a leap of faith, be open to the unexpected, and let the journey of accidental entrepreneurship unfold.    

Matt Verlaque serves as the COO at SaaS Academy, a premier training hub for B2B SaaS entrepreneurs, where they specialize in playbooks, templates, and lessons tailored for the SaaS world. The academy provides both business solutions as well as personal growth coaching. Matt also leads the Growth Accelerator program, helping early founders scale beyond $10k in MRR. Beyond his professional role, Matt is a dedicated family man, an upcoming author set to release his first book in 2024. He is also the co-founder and CEO of UpLaunch, a triathlete, and a former firefighter.In this episode we cover:00:00 - Intro01:28 - Matt's Background and Work with Dan Martell06:14 - Founders' Most Common Scaling Challenges08:30 - Channels and Strategies for Recurring Revenue10:35 - How to Price Properly13:32 - Key SaaS Success Metrics for Rigorous Tracking17:26 - Traits and Mission on Leadership Insights20:09 - Getting the Message Out as a Founder or CEO22:26 - The Balance of Effective Leading as Boss and a Friend25:41 - Leadership Strategies for Addressing Performance Gaps29:06 - Matt's Favorite Activity To Get Into a Flow State31:07 - Matt's Piece Of Advice For His Younger Self31:58 - Matt's Biggest Challenges at SaaS Academy35:28 - Instrumental Resources For Matt's Success37:43 - What Does Success Mean for Matt Today42:07 - Get In Touch With MattGet In Touch With Matt:SaaS Academy WebsiteMatt's WebsiteMentions:Dan MartellJohnny PageBooks:Scaling People by Claire Hughes JohnsonThe Goal by Eliyahu M. GoldrattExtreme Revenue Growth by Victor ChengTag Us & Follow:FacebookLinkedInInstagramMore About Akeel:TwitterLinkedInMore SaaS Podcast EpisodesSaaS ConsultantsHow To Value Your SaaS Company

On this episode of the gymOS Podcast, Dan sits down with Mike Wuest, owner of CrossFit COMO and one of the minds behind UpLaunch. The mission of UpLaunch is to help gym owners build world-class client experiences through marketing automation. As the Director of Customer Success, he knows exactly what it takes to convert, engage and retain your clients!***If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts/Itunes. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it helps get our message out to those who need it. We appreciate it!For links, show notes, and transcripts of episodes, click HERE.Follow PushPress:Twitter: twitter.com/pushpressapp Instagram: instagram.com/pushpressFacebook: facebook.com/pushpressSupport the show (https://www.pushpress.com)

Mike Wuest is one of the owners and creators of UpLaunch, a CRM designed for micro gyms. He joins the podcast today to reveal why the chase for “more leads” is hurting most micro gyms. He discusses how gyms can dial in their messaging, marketing, and systems, regardless of whether they use UpLaunch or not. He talks about the importance of the first 100 days of a new member’s journey, and how to maximize those first 100 days so you can get most of your clients to stick around for years. We started using UpLaunch back in May, and couldn’t be happier with our experience so far. It’s allowed us to dial in our lead and sales process for the first time in our 8-year history. To learn more about UpLaunch and schedule a free demo, head over to sevenfigurebox.com/uplaunch

1:16-North Barrington Mini Course overview2:19- Consistent/Consistently Consistent Club from February 5:16- Wodapalooza Recap7:16- Mush @ CFB!8:43- Back Squat and Clean & Jerk PR's!!9:46- Double Under Seminar w/ Molly Metz11:28- Rolling into March12:46- Healthy Body, Healthy Mind and Healthy Community Fundraiser13:46- AGOQ Coming Up!14:38- Good Luck Barrington Lacrosse Teams! 15:55- 3-month Goals 16:42- Debut of Uplaunch at CFB(Spoiler: It did NOT go as planned)18:12- Dave on his Wodapalooza experience and what lies ahead 

I met Brooke Jones a few years back in the Florida Ultra Running community at the Skydive Ultramarathon where mostly insane people jump out of an airplane then run 100 miles, but that's a whole other crazy story for another time... Brooke is an ultrarunner and was a school teacher doing well in her career and moving up quickly. Over time she was facing some burnout and decided to make a major career change. After contemplating going back to school to change careers, she settled on becoming a coder, and you can follow her coding and mountain running adventures on Twitter and Instagram. I wanted to talk to her on the podcast because she wasn't a first or second year teacher and just decided to make a switch, she was 13 years in. That is not only a big deal, but takes some serious guts to stop what you are doing and make a big change. We talk about how she decided on development, where she went to school, and how she landed the awesome job at UpLaunch. If you are thinking about making a career switch or looking for your next gig, there is some great information here that is worth listening to. I couldn't be more excited for Brooke and will continue to follow her career path. I hope you enjoy our conversation in this second episode of the SynAckFinAck Podcast. If you like what you hear, please subscribe and share with anyone who it may be a good fit for!  

Loud Rumor CEO and Host of The GSD Show, Mike Arce jumped on a Podcast with UpLaunch and in less than 35 minutes provides valuable, high-level yet detailed training on building your fitness studio’s foundation and super-serving early adopters, how and where to spend your Marketing dollars, why if you limit yourself in Marketing you’re also limiting your return, how to take and make sales calls, and how to create insane retention while earning easy referrals. If you’re struggling with any aspect of your fitness studio, this is an awesome quick-hit reminder of what to do and how to do it to turn things around.

In this episode we chat with Mike Wuest who is the Owner of CrossFit Como and a partner at UpLaunch as Director of Customer Success. UpLaunch is a CRM and automation platform for gym owners that has spread like wildfire We had a good convo about content creation and marketing, re/co branding and retention stuff... Useful action items for gyms! ✔️SPECIAL OFFER FOR THE FIRST 10 WHO MENTION THIS PODCAST! 50% OFF YOUR ONBOARDING FEE WHEN YOU SIGN UP WITH UPLAUNCH! You can learn more or sign up for UpLaunch here .https://www.uplaunch.com?fp_ref=mike66 OR, contact Mike Wuest at mike@uplaunch.com

Episode 173 - Replay of Episode 48: What To Do When It All Goes Wrong(Originally published on October 3, 2016)"Nobody wants our job. But everyone thinks they do."These are the words Two-Brain Mentor Jay Williams texted me on Friday night. After a rough week in which even my podcast interview didn't happen on schedule, I reflected on how well I handle stress NOW than I did five years ago. I recalled those dashboard-punching, angry-email-sending days, and thought, "I bet these lessons can help someone else get through it." This episode is dedicated to the martyr; to the workhorse; to the owner who thinks, "I'll just outwork everyone else, and things will be okay." It's not going to happen, and you're hurting everyone (including yourself) in the meantime. You need to do something different. But that's stressful. Here's how to deal with it. Other times, things are going to go wrong. Sometimes they'll all go wrong at once. When they do, here are the tools to get you through.Links: www.Uplaunch.comTimeline: 5:26 – Working on problems and making mistakes.8:34 – Dealing with stress.11:17 – Treat problems like math: Break them down.14:16 – Look at mistakes through the Growth Mindset.19:31 – Business is cyclical.21:32 – Practicing positivity.28:22 – Stoicism and the worst-case scenario.34:43 – Identify problems in advance.39:29 – Respond, don’t react.

Matt Verlaque (@MattVerlaque) is no stranger to hard work. But when he decided to leave his job as a fireman to build a tech business, he embarked on a path of learning and uncertainty very different than the world he'd known. In this interview, Matt tells the story behind how met his cofounder Jake, came up with a business idea, learned how to code, overcame a stagnant business model that wasn't working, and built a profitable business that generates over $65,000/month in revenue as a first-time founder.Transcript, speaker information, and more: https://www.indiehackers.com/podcast/089-matt-verlaque-of-uplaunch

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Episode Overview This is the inaugural episode of the Founder Fight Club Podcast (and yes, we invented that name AFTER we recorded it). Straight from the dangerous minds of the two co-founders of UpLaunch, the Founder Fight Club Podcast exists for one purpose - to document our journey in founding a tech startup so that we can show other people that GREAT things are possible. In this first episode, we stay pretty loose - a quick introduction of who we are, why we wanted to start this podcast in the first place, and where it's going from here. Links To Resources From The Show Ryan's original tweet about remote work (and the thread that follows) The blog post summarizing the responses on Medium

As we're growing as a business, our focus is becoming more and more on implementing systems to help our members have a more fulfilled fitness journey. In todays episode we talk about the new software system, Uplaunch, that we're using to better educate our members as they begin their fitness journey at CrossFit Rampage. 

Episode 153 – UpLaunch with Matt Verlaque and Jake Johnson If you were building the perfect software tool for gyms from SCRATCH, where would you start? I would start with a CRM. The most important work we do is the work that helps our clients. That doesn't mean a scoreboard; that means a way to help them get started seamlessly, stay excited and engaged, and reward them for great behavior. The second most important work we do is the work that helps our coaches. That doesn't mean easier payment processing; that means a way to see clients' goals and progress, reminders to contact them, and a way to share their authority-building content. Finally, you need software that will help you increase sales. Payment software solved that problem in 2006, but hasn't really improved much since. And that software doesn't increase sales; it just automates the sales you've already made. Nurturing future clients means talking to people who are paying attention...but not yet paying you money. While I wish every gym owner would write 500 words every day, or send a caring video to every person who said, "Talk to me more!" on their site...the reality is that it's not going to happen. You just don't have time.Now, your website doesn't do any of this stuff. Does your booking/billing/scorekeeping software? I doubt it.Really, scorekeeping is one of the least important things you do in your gym. This other stuff is mandatory. And that's what a CRM does.Enter UpLaunch: a CRM for the gym industry. Jake Johnson and Matt Verlaque were actually two of my first guests on this podcast back in 2016. The idea was so solid, and their offer to "Help First" was so great that we "helped fast": we gave away some free emails for people to automate. Then they spent over two years refining the product. Now it's finally ready. Join us today as we discuss how this tool can be used in your gym and how to get started with an exclusive offer for the Two Brain Family. UpLaunch was launched by Matt and Jake who are both former firefighters are also CrossFit gym owners. The company was originally born within the walls of CrossFit Gettysburg, PA. As Matt and Jake began to grow their fitness business they soon realized that there was no software platform available that made it easy to deploy advanced marketing automation strategies and tactics without setting up third party tools. Ever tool that already existed was either expensive or extremely complicated and that was just not good enough. Originally a mix up of third party tools, today UpLaunch provides a customer software solution for box owners that is unparalleled. Listen in on today’s episode to learn more about how powerful this platform is and the extensive capabilities it offers gym owners worldwide. Don’t Forget! Find out what stage of entrepreneurship you are in by taking the exclusive Two Brain test here: https://twobrain.com/test/or schedule your free mentoring call by clicking here! Links:https://www.uplaunch.com/twobrainhttp://joeycoleman.com/book/matt@uplaunch.comjake@uplaunch.com Timeline:1:30 – What is UpLaunch?3:00 – How UpLaunch was started by two former firemen?7:05 – The early beginnings of UpLaunch and how it became to be13:02 – Developing today’s version of software and going back to school18:58 – Leaving the firefighting profession an

This podcast is a must listen for newer gym owners especially. During my time to talking with Mike Wuest and Matt Verlaque, we discuss their software platform for gyms that helps fitness professionals around the world convert, engage, and retain leads and clients.  While that sounds nice, hearing about it have me "ah ha moments" and shown me how even though I've been in the game for years, that this platform can give me many hours of my time back. Everything that I struggles with in the first few years of a gym is rolled up into this platform that I wish would've been around when I started this game. They even provided an awesome and free gift for you amazing entrapenuers that you can get here https://pxlme.me/udrf_ZBB This podcast is sponsored by Beard Brothers Ink Shop. The easiest solution for custom apparel for CrossFit gyms, and at the best price. Find them at www.bbinkshop.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/barbelljobs/support