On the podcast I talk with Sean and Ethan about the importance of a north star metric, optimizing for speed to value, and why product/market fit needs to be dialed in over time.Sean has worked on growth at some of the fastest growing companies in the world, like Dropbox, Lookout, and Eventbrite. He not only coined the term “growth hacking”, but literally wrote the book on it. Today, Sean helps companies around the globe accelerate customer and revenue growth through workshops, keynote presentations, and select advising roles.Ethan got his start in subscription apps working on product at TelTech, which was acquired by IAC in 2018. He co-invented and led the company's flagship app, RoboKiller and helped to grow TelTech's other top communications apps including TrapCall and TapeACall. Ethan now helps companies improve their growth trajectories through workshops, coaching, and as a trusted advisor.In this episode, you’ll learn:Sean & Ethan’s proven principles for achieving sustainable growth Tips for dialing in your product/market fitWhat metrics you should track for your subscription appHow to create a better onboarding experience for your usersSean & Ethan’s LinksBreakout Growth’s websiteCheck out The Breakout Growth PodcastDownload the Principles of Sustainable Growth PDFSean Ellis: Hacking Growth: How Today's Fastest-Growing Companies Drive Breakout SuccessFollow Ethan on TwitterEthan’s LinkedIn pageSean’s websiteFollow Sean on TwitterSean’s LinkedIn pageFollow us on Twitter:David BarnardJacob EitingRevenueCatSub Club

On the podcast we talk with Mike about building a principled, mission driven app, keeping product development focused on the right customers, and how ClassDojo scaled to tens of millions of downloads without a marketing budget.Our guest today is Mike Overell, Revenue Lead at ClassDojo. Having founded his own company as well as working at McKinsey and Lyft, Mike is now using that experience to help every kid on earth get an education they love with ClassDojo. Mike also invests in and helps foreign founders crack the US as co-founder of investment collective Antipodes.In this episode, you’ll learn:How ClassDojo reached 50M users with zero marketing spendTips for setting up the right paywall for your appHow to monetize your app without impeding growthClassDojo’s user-led growth strategyMike Overell’s LinksFollow Mike on TwitterClassDojo’s websiteFollow ClassDojo on TwitterClassDojo’s jobs pageMike’s LinkedIn pageFollow us on Twitter:David BarnardJacob EitingRevenueCatSub Club

On the podcast we talk with Cliff about the benefits of building for a niche, the one ad that changed things for Speechify, and why Cliff is now hiring comedians.Our guest today is Cliff Weitzman, the founder and CEO of Speechify. As someone with dyslexia, Cliff built Speechify to help himself learn by having text read aloud. Cliff went on to blitzscale Speechify with an irreverent approach to SaaS norms and a willingness to experiment.In this episode, you’ll learn:How Cliff found early traction for SpeechifyUnconventional ways to build a great teamHow Cliff got marketing tips from the top e-commerce CEOsThe art of successful cold callsCliff Weitzman’s LinksSpeechify’s websiteSpeechify for iOSSpeechify Chrome extensionSpeechify on Google PlayFollow Speechify on TwitterFollow Speechify on InstagramSpeechify is on MediumCheck out Speechify on YouTubeSpeechify’s LinkedIn pageCliff Weitzman: Read to You on SpotifyFollow Cliff on InstagramContact CliffFollow us on Twitter:David BarnardJacob EitingRevenueCatSub Club

Eric Stromberg, Founder & Managing Partner of Bedrock, discusses refining your pitch, building a moat in consumer SaaS, and the bright future of Consumer SaaS. They also delve into creating visual screenshot essays, conveying concise messages, challenges in measuring app performance, finding a niche and solving unique problems, and building a holding company of vertical FinTech businesses.

On the podcast we talk with Curtis about his 9 year journey to reach $1M in ARR, why he shares revenue numbers publicly, and how taking inspiration from web businesses instead of other apps kept him ahead of the curve.Our guest today is Curtis Herbert, an independent iOS app developer/designer/wearer of many hats. Curtis is the founder of Slopes, the app for skiing and snowboarding, and he took it from an indie side project to a thriving business.In this episode, you’ll learn:Marketing tips for consistent growthHow Curtis transitioned Slopes to a subscription modelWhich tools and strategies had the biggest impact on Slopes’ successThe tradeoffs of hiring employees as an indie developerLinks & ResourcesTableauVeroFirebaseCurtis Herbert’s LinksSlopes appFollow Curtis on TwitterCurtis’ websiteFollow us on Twitter:David BarnardJacob EitingRevenueCatSub Club

On the podcast we talk with Michael about operating a portfolio of almost 40 apps, the importance of delivering value to customers, and why you should never use teal on your paywall.Joining me today is Michael Ritter, CEO and Founder at Maple Media. Michael and his growing team acquire and operate category-leading consumer apps. Popular Maple Media apps include: Pic Stitch, Weather Hi-Def Radar, Dialog, We Heart It, Player FM, WeekCal, and many more.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why customer support is crucial for subscription appsHow to price your subscription based on the value it providesTips for integrating ads into your subscription revenue modelHow to 10X your money on an app acquisitionMichael Ritter’s LinksMichael’s LinkedIn pageMaple MediaFollow us on Twitter:David BarnardJacob EitingRevenueCatSub Club

On today’s podcast we’re hosting the Subscription Trends 2022 event. We talk with Thomas and Eric about navigating content fortresses as a developer. They share their thoughts on regulating Apple’s App Store, affiliate marketing, and breakout trends for 2022. We also talk about Web3 and Crypto, and answer questions from folks in the event’s chat room.Our guests on the show are Thomas Petit and Eric Seufert. Eric has a depth and breadth of experience with mobile apps and games that few can match. Over the past year, Eric has written extensively about App Tracking Transparency and the future of mobile advertising on his trade blog, Mobile Dev Memo.Thomas Petit is a world-renowned mobile growth expert independent consultant. Thomas began his work in the subscription app space, eventually becoming a freelance consultant, and has worked with several large subscription apps.In this episode, you’ll learn:How to make a living as a solo app developerAre web apps the future of app development?Are you price-testing your app too soon?How to reduce churn for trial and paid usersNew regulatory burdens app developers are facingLinks & ResourcesThe Sub Club Podcast: Growth, Revenue, and Marketing Strategies for Your App — Lisa Kennelly, FishbrainThe Sub Club Podcast websiteThomas Petit’s LinksFollow Thomas on TwitterThomas’ guest post on the RevenueCat blog: Mobile Subscription Predictions for 2022Eric Seufert’s LinksFollow Eric on TwitterEric Seufert’s post: 2022 predictions for mobile marketingMobile Dev MemoFollow us on Twitter:David BarnardJacob EitingRevenueCatSub Club

On the podcast we talk with Colette about selling MileIQ to Microsoft then buying it back, experimenting with an unlimited marketing budget, and unlocking higher retention with a focus on prosumers.Our guest today is Colette Nataf, Head of Growth at MileIQ and Co-Founder of Lightning AI. From founding multiple startups to spending more than $100M on marketing in growth roles at several great companies, Colette has spent her career using data science to grow businesses.In this episode, you’ll learn:Colette’s take on Apple’s ATT and its effect on marketingOutsourcing to an outside agency vs. growing your teamAnalyzing lifetime value and customer acquisition cost for long-term subscribersHow to balance your business and family lifeColette Nataf’s LinksColette Nataf’s LinkedIn pageMileIQLightning AIColette's maternity leave blog postFollow us on Twitter:David BarnardJacob EitingRevenueCatSub Club

Chief Marketing Officer at Fishbrain, Lisa Kennelly, discusses marketing strategies for an app with no revenue, challenges of adding new revenue streams, and the importance of brand marketing in a post IDFA world. They also touch on transitioning from growth to revenue, finding additional revenue opportunities beyond subscriptions, and balancing brand awareness marketing and performance marketing.

On the podcast we talk with Matt about how to not screw up switching your app to subscriptions, why offering lifetime subscriptions might not be a great option, and what it’s like when Apple ‘sherlocks’ your product.Our guest today is Matt Ronge, co-founder and CEO of Astropad. Having worked at Apple, Garmin, and founded several companies of his own, Matt is an experienced engineer and entrepreneur with a passion for building creative tools.In this episode, you’ll learn:How to switch your app from paid to subscriptionsShould you offer lifetime subscriptions?Why you should be charging more for your app’s subscriptionTips for limiting subscriber churnLinks & ResourcesGarminGiovanni DonelliMatt Ronge’s LinksFollow Matt Ronge on TwitterMatt's blogMatt’s blog post: How NOT to screw up switching your app to subscriptionsMatt’s podcastAstropadLuna DisplayFollow us on Twitter:David BarnardJacob EitingRevenueCatSub Club