Rebecca Shostak

In this insightful conversation, Rebecca Shostak, co-founder and chief brand officer of Flodesk, shares her impressive journey of growing the email marketing platform to over $30M in annual recurring revenue—completely bootstrapped. She delves into vital topics like product design, the innovative unlimited pricing model, and maintaining profitability without outside funding. Rebecca also highlights the significance of understanding challenges before hiring and discusses how AI is enhancing their services. Prepare for an inspiring tale of entrepreneurship and creative problem-solving!

Rebecca Shostak, founder of FloDesk.com, transformed a design background into a thriving email marketing tool, reaching $12 million in revenue in under 18 months. She shares insights on the powerful impact of community building and effective affiliate marketing strategies that drove user growth. Rebecca emphasizes the importance of understanding customer needs and minimizing reliance on traditional sales teams. With 80,000 subscribers, her approach to product development and customer feedback has paved the way for ambitious growth targets.