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Brian Balfour

Founder/CEO of Reforge, previously VP Growth at HubSpot. Expert in growth and user acquisition.

Top 10 podcasts with Brian Balfour

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673 snips
Oct 5, 2023 • 1h 42min

Brian Balfour: 10 lessons on career, growth, and life

Brian Balfour, founder and CEO of Reforge and former VP of Growth at HubSpot, shares ten pivotal lessons from his career journey. He highlights the importance of viewing growth as a system interconnected with acquisition, retention, and monetization. Brian discusses using specific use cases to understand customer needs better, challenging traditional personas. He also emphasizes documenting contributions, finding sparring partners for mutual growth, and recognizing that problems are perpetual yet manageable. His insights blend professional wisdom with personal anecdotes, making for an engaging discussion.
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Aug 16, 2023 • 58min

20Growth: Why Product-Market Fit is Not Enough, Revenue Does Not Create Usage, Metrics Must Be Before Strategy, Why it is Always Better to Concentrate than Diversify Marketing Channels and Secrets from Hubspot's Growth Engine with Brian Balfour @ Reforge

Brian Balfour, Founder and CEO of Reforge and former VP of Growth at HubSpot, shares insights on growth strategies. He emphasizes that product-market fit is just the starting line, not the finish. Avoiding common pitfalls in product channel and channel model fit is crucial for success. Balfour discusses the importance of hiring growth personnel early and focusing on one effective growth channel. He also shares lessons from his time at HubSpot and how AI is reshaping growth strategies, proving that qualitative analysis remains indispensable.
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94 snips
Feb 25, 2025 • 1h 21min

Reforge Growth Crash Course in 82 Minutes | The Brian Balfour Episode

Brian Balfour, VP of Growth at HubSpot and founder of Reforge, dives deep into growth strategies that prioritize retention as the foundation of successful businesses. He discusses the shift from traditional growth funnels to self-reinforcing growth loops. Balfour also highlights innovative retention metrics and the challenges AI introduces to product development. His insights into managing burnout as an entrepreneur add a personal touch, making this a must-listen for anyone passionate about sustainable growth.
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Jun 4, 2024 • 1h 5min

Key Takeaways from H1 2024 (Part 1) w/ Brian Balfour, Ravi Mehta, Joff Redfern, and Fareed Mosavat

Product experts Brian Balfour, Ravi Mehta, Joff Redfern, and AI enthusiast Fareed Mosavat discuss trends in hardware/software markets, luxury vs. premium goods, AI's role in unstructured data, and the evolving role of product managers in an AI-driven future.
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59 snips
Sep 10, 2023 • 1h 15min

Unsolicited Feedback on Twitter/X's Outpouring of Product Changes and the Impact of YouTube Shorts on Its Core Business.

Co-hosts Brian Balfour and Fareed Mosavat discuss Twitter's creator monetization and enterprise verification offerings, as well as YouTube's concern about the impact of YouTube Shorts on their core longer-form content. Critics mention that Twitter's strategy is unpredictable, while LinkedIn aligns better with creator incentives. The discussion also explores the challenges of managing supply and demand, and the potential threat YouTube Shorts poses to long-form content and monetization.
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Jun 6, 2024 • 31min

The Future of AI in Marketing, Growth & Content: Season 2 Finale (Part 2) w/ Brian Balfour, Ravi Mehta, Joff Redfern, and Fareed Mosavat

Experts Brian Balfour, Ravi Mehta, Joff Redfern, and Fareed Mosavat discuss challenges in marketing due to declining search trends, significance of content licensing deals, and the future implications of AI becoming commoditized. They explore evolving AI interfaces and the impact on content creation and advertising innovation.
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Aug 11, 2023 • 36min

Getting Real GROWTH In Your Business (w/ Brian Balfour of Reforge)

Brian Balfour, Former Head of Growth at HubSpot and founder of Reforge, shares insights on being a CEO, launching businesses, and scaling companies. They discuss the evolution of Reforge's business model and the challenges of being a CEO. They also explore personal aspirations and finding balance in life. Check out Reforge for access to top-performing business leaders' resources and artifacts.
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Dec 19, 2023 • 46min

Brian Balfour Reveals How To Build An A+ Marketing Team From Scratch (#183)

Join Brian Balfour, Founder/CEO of Reforge and former VP of Growth at HubSpot, as he shares insights on building top-tier marketing teams. He discusses the vital need for customer-centric communication and aligning marketing strategies with customer problems. Brian touches on the challenges of hiring marketing leaders, the role of technology in managing teams, and the importance of empowering individuals within organizations. He also humorously recounts personal growth experiences, emphasizing the balance between innovative marketing and resource constraints.
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Mar 19, 2020 • 52min

#155 – Finding the Right Models for Growth with Brian Balfour of Reforge

Ever since I came across his blog years ago, Brian Balfour (@bbalfour) has been one of the most influential people for how I think about growing online businesses. Not only is Brian a successful blogger, but he's also served as the VP of Growth at HubSpot and founded four companies. His most recent business, Reforge, generates millions in revenue helping tech professionals boost their skills. In this episode, Brian explains why it's crucial to have a visual model for growth, shares his models for growing Reforge, and discusses why sometimes the best thing you can do is the exact opposite of what everyone else is.Transcript, speaker information, and more: https://www.indiehackers.com/podcast/155-brian-balfour-of-reforge
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14 snips
Feb 24, 2025 • 1h 4min

Navigating Ambition, Family, and AI with Brian Balfour of Reforge

Brian Balfour, Founder and CEO of Reforge, shares his entrepreneurial journey, highlighting his experiences at Viximo and HubSpot. He discusses the delicate balance between ambition and family life, providing insights on managing responsibilities as a venture-backed founder. The conversation dives into the transformative role of AI in startups, emphasizing its impact on product development and team dynamics. Brian also explores the evolving landscape of venture capital and innovative strategies for integrating AI into educational resources, showcasing the future of technology in entrepreneurship.