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SaaS Interviews with CEOs, Startups, Founders

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Dec 26, 2023 • 15min

Fireside Chat with James Isilay of Cognism: Fundraising during the current economic climate

Discussion on the importance of sharing successful experiences, company's organic MRR growth, acquiring a company, skill sets for revenue operations, payment structure for acquisitions, landing big deals, upgrading sales team, company's valuation, goal of going public, and challenges in hiring executives.
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Dec 21, 2023 • 22min

How to turn your sales playbook into a revenue machine that adds $Xm in new ARR per quarter

Discussion on strategy gaps and growth of VFairs in the virtual event platform industry. Importance of data analysis and clear messaging in a sales playbook. Tactics and strategies for building trust and de-risking plans. Strategies for understanding customer reality, leveraging growth levers, and increasing ACV and close rates.
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Dec 19, 2023 • 17min

How to build a $4.5m revenue company with 0 Full Time Employees

Greenpal, an online marketplace connecting homeowners with lawn care professionals, generated $4.5m in revenue with 0 FTE's. The CEO wanted freedom and to travel 11 months a year. They discuss building a marketplace, expanding services, growth challenges, and betting on organic SEO.
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Dec 14, 2023 • 22min

Masters of Debt: How I bought a $5m SaaS Company Using Debt, Grew to $20m, Then Flipped for a Huge Gain

A guest shares their success story of buying a $5m SaaS company using debt, growing it to $20m, and then flipping it for a huge gain. They discuss challenges in advertising and sales strategies, acquiring a SaaS company and increasing revenue, transitioning customers from perpetual licenses to recurring fees, and negotiating traditional and mezzanine debt.
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Dec 12, 2023 • 16min

How PandaDoc Uses CI to Manage 800 Product Updates Per Month on Path To $100m+ ARR

Explore the significance of continuous learning and iteration in the product's lifecycle, including challenges and implementation methods. Discover the process of continuous delivery, automation, and the importance of modular architecture. Learn about the use of feature flags and gradual rollout for product updates. Understand the significance of customer feedback and measurement in product development, including the role of a customer advisory board and analytical platforms.
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Dec 7, 2023 • 21min

How I raised a $15m Series B in a downturn

The podcast discusses the challenges of raising a Series B funding round during a downturn, negotiation tactics and valuation in VC funding, strategies for hiring and financing in a startup, and tips for raising funds in a downturn.
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Dec 5, 2023 • 20min

$100m in revenue selling software to 27,000 AirBNB hosts?

Discussion on CloudBeds' remarkable growth and success, reaching $10 million in revenue and aiming for $100 million next year. The chapter explores their expansion into FinTech and their impact on the lodging industry with their software solution. They also discuss GMV, payment methods, and reducing intermediary fees. The speakers highlight their success in the FinTech industry, including targeted ads and potential billion-dollar bookings. They emphasize launching different software capabilities and bridging the business and art sides of a hotel.
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Nov 28, 2023 • 12min

Smart way to use ZoomInfo to get first $60,000 in B2B SaaS Sales

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Nov 23, 2023 • 21min

How to build a $30m SaaS in 18 Months focusing on an unsexy niche

Discussion about the success of GetStreamline.com, starting Streamline and the importance of direct experience, serving underserved special districts, collecting data on special districts in the US, company business model, navigating funding rounds and growth expectations in an unsexy niche
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Nov 21, 2023 • 13min

How to land your first $5k SaaS Pilot

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