Daniel Zarick is the Co-Founder and CEO of Arrows, a collaborative customer onboarding tool built specifically for teams using HubSpot. With funding from Gradient Ventures, HubSpot Ventures, and GTMfund, Arrows. is well-positioned to become a major player in the HubSpot ecosystem.

Discussed in this Episode:

The benefits and challenges of going to market in a single platform ecosystem like HubSpot
How to gain traction and build relationships with key stakeholders in a crowded partner ecosystem
Strategies for leveraging content marketing to punch above your weight as a startup
The power of focus and persistence in achieving outsized results with limited resources
Lessons learned from navigating a high-stakes fundraising process amid market uncertainty
The future of the HubSpot ecosystem and where the biggest opportunities lie for emerging players

Highlights:
08:46 - Benefits and challenges of going to market in a single platform ecosystem.
12:01 - Strategies for gaining traction and building relationships in the HubSpot ecosystem.
16:32 - The role of agencies and solutions partners in Arrows' go-to-market approach.
21:09 - Leveraging content marketing to punch above your weight as a startup.
25:43 - The power of focus and persistence in achieving outsized results.
29:27 - One thing revenue leaders believe to be true that Daniel thinks is bull$***.
41:18 - One thing that is working for Daniel in go-to-market right now.
43:51 - The future of the HubSpot ecosystem and emerging opportunities.

Referenced:
The Happy Customer Festival on June 4, 2024.

Guest Speaker Links (Daniel Zarick):
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielzarick

Host Speaker Links (Scott Barker):
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ssbarker/
Newsletter: thegtmnewsletter.substack.com/

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