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The SaaS Academy Podcast

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Dec 12, 2023 • 21min

How A-Players Thrive In Context | Ep 4

“They'll feel a level of ownership and authority over what they're doing”. Today, Johnny (@johnnypage13) and Matt (@mattverlaque) discuss the importance of providing context to team members in order for them to thrive and make better decisions. The conversation revolves around the idea that transparency, teaching, and giving context are crucial for effective leadership and team collaboration.You are now tuned into the SaaS Academy Podcast. Join Matt Verlaque and Johnny Page as they take you behind the scenes of what it takes to become a great SaaS Founder, addressing the challenges, victories, and essential lessons learned in the pursuit of growing a successful business!Timestamps:(2:07) - The impact of transparency and context(2:57) - Struggles of working without context(6:00) - Power of providing context & transparency in leadership(7:47) - Dangers of information without knowledge(10:25) - The role of context in decision making(17:24) - The importance of communication in business(20:00) - Recap and summary of key points👉🏻 Want a 3-step action plan to help scale your SaaS? Book a FREE growth session.Check out SaaS Academy on:➤ YouTube | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter / X | Facebook | Website | Apple | Spotify➤ Follow Matt Verlaque on: Instagram | LinkedIn➤ Follow Johnny Page on: Instagram | LinkedIn
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Dec 5, 2023 • 31min

Great Leaders Make Great Bets | Ep 3

"It shouldn't be this monumental effort to go measure the thing and see if the bet's working." Today, Johnny (@johnnypage13) and Matt (@mattverlaque) share stories of the bets they’ve made as young entrepreneurs and the key points to consider when making good bets in a company. They also discuss the importance of understanding the problem, measuring success metrics, evaluating the investment and timeline, and considering the opportunity cost.You are now tuned into the SaaS Academy Podcast. Join Matt Verlaque and Johnny Page as they take you behind the scenes of what it takes to become a great SaaS Founder, addressing the challenges, victories, and essential lessons learned in the pursuit of growing a successful business!Timestamps:(1:43) - Johnny's first bet: the SilverTrac story(4:09) - The importance of making good bets in business(5:40) - The challenge of measuring progress(10:19) - Key elements of making good bets(14:27) - Common challenges in making good bets(16:42) - The importance of writing down your bets(27:46) - The role of growth in making bets👉🏻 Want a 3-step action plan to help scale your SaaS? Book a FREE growth session.Check out SaaS Academy on:➤ YouTube | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter / X | Facebook | Website | Apple | Spotify➤ Follow Matt Verlaque on: Instagram | LinkedIn➤ Follow Johnny Page on: Instagram | LinkedIn
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Dec 5, 2023 • 24min

The Scorecard: The Secret for Growing a SaaS Company | Ep 2

The podcast discusses the importance of using a precision scorecard for driving growth in a SaaS company. It emphasizes the need to know your data, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and the role of a founder and CEO in the company. It debunkes excuses for not implementing a scorecard and highlights the significance of weekly measurement. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of setting goals, tracking financials, and winning each day.
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Dec 5, 2023 • 24min

Leading a Team Out of Overwhelm | Ep 1

"It's like an emotional build-up of a loss of control, a loss of confidence, a loss of alignment." Today, Johnny (@johnnypage13) and Matt (@mattverlaque) discuss how they lead a team out of overwhelm. They share personal experiences and insights on recognizing early signs of overwhelm, strategies for managing it, and the importance of creating a supportive work environment.You are now tuned into the SaaS Academy Podcast. Join Matt Verlaque and Johnny Page as they take you behind the scenes of what it takes to become a great SaaS Founder, addressing the challenges, victories, and essential lessons learned in the pursuit of growing a successful business!Timestamps:(1:18) - Understanding overwhelm in a SaaS startup(3:45) - Strategies to overcome overwhelm(6:06) - Personal experiences with overwhelm(9:53) - The role of leadership in addressing overwhelm(11:21) - Recognizing and addressing overwhelm early(18:51) - The role of mission and vision in overcoming overwhelm(21:32) - Building a team resilient to overwhelm👉🏻 Want a 3-step action plan to help scale your SaaS? Book a FREE growth session.Check out SaaS Academy on:➤ YouTube | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter / X | Facebook | Website | Apple | Spotify➤ Follow Matt Verlaque on: Instagram | LinkedIn➤ Follow Johnny Page on: Instagram | LinkedIn
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Nov 28, 2023 • 2min

Welcome to The SaaS Academy Podcast!

You are now tuned into the SaaS Academy Podcast. Join Matt Verlaque and Johnny Page as they take you behind the scenes of what it takes to become a great SaaS Founder, addressing the challenges, victories, and essential lessons learned in the pursuit of growing a successful business!Catch new episodes dropping every Tuesday!Check out SaaS Academy on:➤ YouTube | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter / X | Facebook | Website | Apple | Spotify➤ Follow Matt Verlaque on: Instagram | LinkedIn➤ Follow Johnny Page on: Instagram | LinkedIn

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