Unf*ck My Startup

I jumped on the Zero to 10 Million ARR podcast with Tom Morkes and Alex Turnbull to tell the whole damn story—bootstrapping Retention.com to $25M ARR, spinning up RB2B to $4M in 10 months, and why I think chasing VC money is one of the worst paths a founder can take.We covered:Why I’d rather own 50% of a $25M ARR business than chase a unicorn headlineThe origin of Retention.com (and why GetEmails had that “oh sh*t” product-market fit moment)The power of founder-led brand vs. scaling too fast with no signalWhat Ross Paquette taught me about running lean—and why I still operate like a bootstrapperHow I’d do it again if I were starting from zero todayThis isn’t some polished PR story—it’s raw, real, and exactly what I wish someone had told me 10 years ago.Find out morehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/retentionadam/https://www.youtube.com/@retentionadamhttps://www.rb2b.com/

🔥 Unf*ck My Startup: The Outreach Workflow That CRUSHES It! 🚀Want to supercharge your outreach and convert more leads? Bethany Stachenfeld, CEO of Sendspark, is revealing a simple but POWERFUL workflow that has been a game-changer for tons of businesses. 💥Here’s the 3-step formula to skyrocket your conversions:✅ Use RB2B to track who's on your site (hot leads!) 🔥✅ Create Personalized AI Videos with Sendspark to make an impact 🎥✅ Automate Outreach with a killer 3-step email + video sequence in Smartlead 📩Bethany will walk you through everything, including her exact email & video scripts that drive results. Don’t miss this chance to level up your outreach and close more deals!💡 Listen now & start converting your website visitors into paying customers!Find out morehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/retentionadam/https://www.youtube.com/@retentionadamhttps://www.rb2b.com/

💡 The Game Has Changed—Are You Keeping Up? (feat. Sam Jacobs) 💡Most founders are playing yesterday’s game with last year’s playbook—and wondering why they’re stuck.In this episode, we bring on Sam Jacobs, a guy who’s seen it all in SaaS, sales, and startup growth. We’re diving deep into: ✅ What’s actually working in 2025 (and what’s dead) ✅ Why your network is more important than your product ✅ The real reason most founders stall out—and how to fix itOh, and Sam’s calling in from Barcelona while waiting for his first baby to arrive. Talk about high stakes.🎧 Listen now and make sure your startup isn’t running an outdated playbook.🔹 Available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts 🔹Find out morehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/retentionadam/https://www.youtube.com/@retentionadamhttps://www.rb2b.com/

🔥 Every Startup is F*cked (Here’s How to Fix Yours) 🔥You’re here because you know the truth: startups are a mess. Doesn’t matter if you’ve raised money, built a killer product, or landed your first big client—there’s always something on fire.In this episode, we’re going all-in on what it really takes to unf*ck your startup before it’s too late. From scaling problems to leadership nightmares, we break down: ✅ The biggest mistakes founders make (and how to avoid them) ✅ Why your growth problems are not what you think they are ✅ The one move that could change everything for your businessOh, and we officially broke Zoom with this episode—record registrations, a new name, and more energy than ever. Let’s go.🎧 Listen now before your startup becomes just another “what could’ve been” story.🔹 Available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts 🔹Find out morehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/retentionadam/https://www.youtube.com/@retentionadamhttps://www.rb2b.com/

🚀 How I Bootstrapped to $25M ARR (Without VC Money) 🚀Most startup founders think they need VC funding to scale. They don’t. I took Retention.com and RB2B from zero to $25M+ ARR, all bootstrapped, and in this episode, I’m breaking down exactly how I did it.If you’ve ever wondered: 🔥 How do you scale a SaaS business without outside funding? 🔥 What’s the secret to getting cold email + outbound to actually work? 🔥 How can you use LinkedIn to dominate your industry?Then you’re in the right place.🚨 Here’s what I cover: ✅ The wild journey from Wall Street trader → SaaS founder ✅ Why most cold email & outreach is trash (and how to fix it) ✅ How I turned website visitors into LinkedIn profiles—and $4M ARR in 9 months ✅ The real reason most startups stall out (it’s not what you think) ✅ Why great marketing is useless without a great productNo fluff. No BS. Just straight insights on how to build a wildly profitable SaaS company without selling your soul to VCs.🎧 Listen now and let’s unf*ck your growth strategy.🔹 Available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts 🔹Find out morehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/retentionadam/https://www.youtube.com/@retentionadamhttps://www.rb2b.com/

Here’s the deal: Richard Hollingsworth didn’t just build one 7-figure business—he’s done it twice.First, he bootstrapped an agency to $5M ARR. No outside funding. Just grit, strategy, and execution.Now, he’s back at it with Fyxer.ai, an AI-powered productivity tool—and he’s taking it to the same level.What’s the secret to hitting 7-figure ARR?Ask the guy who’s done it with two businesses... and two completely different models.Archie’s breaking it all down: the lessons, the challenges, and the exact playbook he uses to hit those coveted revenue numbers—no VC checks required.Find out morehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/retentionadam/https://www.youtube.com/@retentionadamhttps://www.rb2b.com/

⚡ Jet Fuel for Your Startup (and Your Brain) ⚡Ever feel like your startup needs a shot of jet fuel to break through the plateau? In this episode, we’re cutting through the noise and diving into the real hacks for scaling without burning out.We’ve got Jesse Stein on deck, a guy who knows what it takes to go from zero to unstoppable. We’re talking: 🔥 The actual mental frameworks that separate winners from wannabes 🔥 The dumb mistakes keeping your startup stuck 🔥 Why your morning coffee isn’t enough—you need a full mindset overhaulOh, and we’re kicking things off with some international vibes—shoutout to our listeners from Greece, Serbia, and Paris.🎧 Listen now and inject some jet fuel into your growth strategy before you stall out.🔹 Available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts 🔹Find out morehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/retentionadam/https://www.youtube.com/@retentionadamhttps://www.rb2b.com/

🎯 ABM is a Waste of Time (For 99% of Startups) 🎯Everyone and their mother on LinkedIn is preaching ABM (Account-Based Marketing). But here’s the truth: 99% of startups screw it up—and most shouldn’t even be doing it in the first place.In this episode, we sit down with Jeremy Horowitz, a guy who’s scaled some of the fastest-growing Shopify apps, to break down why ABM is a massive time suck for most early-stage startups. If you're following playbooks from companies with 100+ employees and an unlimited budget, you’re already off track.We’re cutting through the noise and telling you exactly when and how ABM actually works—and when it’s just a vanity project that’ll burn your runway.🎧 Listen now before you waste another dollar on a strategy that isn’t built for your startup.🔹 Available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts 🔹Find out morehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/retentionadam/https://www.youtube.com/@retentionadamhttps://www.rb2b.com/

Technical difficulties? Check. Ugly sweaters? Check. Brutal startup truths? Double check.In this holiday special, we kick things off with some classic Zoom chaos before diving deep into the biggest mistakes founders make during growth season. From team accountability to scaling nightmares, we’re breaking down why your startup isn’t hitting its numbers—and what you need to do before Q1 wipes you out.And yes, we did plan to wear ugly Christmas sweaters. One of us followed through. One of us didn’t. Guess who?🎧 Tune in now for the laughs, the lessons, and the unfiltered advice that’ll either save your startup or make you rethink everything.🔹 Available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts 🔹Find out morehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/retentionadam/https://www.youtube.com/@retentionadamhttps://www.rb2b.com/

You know what’s worse than a startup that fails? A startup that almost makes it—because that’s where the real pain is. In this episode, we dive headfirst into the raw, unfiltered reality of scaling your business, the mental gymnastics of leadership, and why your biggest problem is probably YOU.We’re talking cold plunges, bad shirts, and the real reason your company isn’t growing like it should. No fluff. No B.S. Just the straight-up truth that will either set you free or piss you off (or both).🎧 Tune in now and UnF*ck Your Startup before it’s too late.🔹 Available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts 🔹Find out morehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/retentionadam/https://www.youtube.com/@retentionadamhttps://www.rb2b.com/