
SaaS Growth Podcast - SaaS Startups, Marketing & Growth Tips from Successful Entrepreneurs
Welcome to the "SaaS Growth Podcast," your go-to destination for unraveling the stories and strategies behind successful Software as a Service ventures. Join us as we sit down with innovative SaaS founders, delving into their entrepreneurial narratives, navigating challenges, and uncovering the proven tactics that fueled their growth. Whether you're a startup aficionado, aspiring entrepreneur, or industry expert, our podcast is your source for insightful conversations, actionable tips, and the latest trends shaping the SaaS ecosystem.
Latest episodes

Dec 9, 2024 • 36min
Exploring the Power of Offline Advertising in B2B SaaS with Brandon Lutz
Full show notes at https://carlanderson.xyz/saas-growth/episode-21/In this episode of the SaaS Growth Podcast, host Carl interviews Brandon Lutz, the head of offline and new media at Miro, about the importance and strategies of offline advertising for B2B SaaS companies. Lutz explains Miro's role as an innovation workspace aimed at product development teams and discusses how his background in top of funnel and offline advertising led to his current role. He delves into the rationale behind incorporating offline channels such as podcast advertising, YouTube, and terrestrial radio, emphasizing the need for a different approach to measurement and the potential for brand awareness campaigns. Lutz provides insights into methods like geo-experimentation to measure the impact of offline advertising and discusses the importance of understanding market nuances and target audience to choose the right channels. The conversation also touches on the synergy between online and offline advertising, the role of brand awareness in the sales process, and strategic experimentation to determine the effectiveness of different channels.

Nov 25, 2024 • 39min
Rethinking SaaS Growth: The Power of the Middle Funnel with Rolly Keenan
Show notes at https://carlanderson.xyz/saas-growth/episode-20/In this episode of the SaaS Growth Podcast, host Carl interviews Rolly Keenan, Chief Revenue Officer at Tegrita, a consultancy focusing on the often-overlooked middle of the funnel. They discuss how Tegrita evolved from an Eloqua consulting firm to a middle of the funnel marketing consultancy. Rolly defines the middle of the funnel and explains its importance in aligning various functions like sales, marketing, and customer support to optimize revenue. The conversation delves into practical techniques for effective customer nurturing, the benefits of aligning middle funnel strategies, and the substantial impact on revenue outcomes. They also touch on the book, 'CMO to CRO,' which highlights the need for comprehensive revenue strategies instead of siloed marketing and sales efforts. The episode concludes with practical advice for businesses looking to improve their middle funnel operations.

Nov 11, 2024 • 34min
Curveball Crushers: Joelle Kaufman Redefines Leadership and Success in the SaaS Industry
Show notes at https://carlanderson.xyz/saas-growth/episode-19In this episode of the SaaS Growth Podcast, Carl Anderson interviews Joelle Kaufman, founder of GTM Flow. Joelle discusses her extensive experience in tech since 1996 and the creation of her consultancy, GTM Flow, which helps SaaS companies grow. She introduces her Curveball Method, a strategy for leaders to handle unexpected challenges effectively through focusing on priorities, leveraging strengths, maintaining a positive mindset, optimizing resources, and strong leadership. Joelle emphasizes the importance of understanding and utilizing urgency triggers in go-to-market strategies, ensuring customer success, and experimenting to improve business outcomes.Additionally, she talks about her Curveball Crushers program, a six-month development program for leaders, and provides a resource for listeners on driving growth and efficiency in SaaS businesses.

Nov 4, 2024 • 46min
Navigating Open Source Success with Ludovic Dubost: Insights into XWiki's Journey
Show notes at https://carlanderson.xyz/saas-growth/episode-18In this episode of the SaaS Growth Podcast, host Carl interviews Ludovic Dubost, founder and CEO of XWiki, an open-source wiki platform that recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. Ludovic discusses the origins of XWiki, the decision to make the software open source, and the challenges and strategies in building a profitable open-source business. He emphasizes the importance of ethical business practices, transparency with employees and clients, and the role of community in open-source development. Ludovic also highlights the impact of open source on individual and national sovereignty and introduces CryptPad, a product offering end-to-end encrypted collaborative tools. The conversation covers aspects like engaging clients in software development, maintaining a balance between customization and core functionality, and the significance of wikis in enhancing organizational collaboration.

Oct 28, 2024 • 30min
Rod Moynihan on SaaS Innovations and Organizational Change
Show notes at https://carlanderson.xyz/saas-growth/episode-17In this episode of the SaaS Growth Podcast, host Carl interviews Rod Moynihan, CEO of BAC, a technology consultancy in Australia. The discussion covers BAC's mission to assist mid-market and enterprise organizations with technology and process transformations, focusing on SaaS platform assessment and implementation. Key areas explored include risk management, leadership buy-in, stakeholder engagement, and change management. The conversation also delves into the evolving roles of AI and machine learning in marketing, sales, and customer service, emphasizing AI's ability to enhance personalization and efficiency. However, the necessity of the 'last human mile' and human interaction in industries such as financial services and aged care is stressed. The conversation underscores the importance of aligning technological tools with business processes and the critical role of change management in successful transformations.

Oct 21, 2024 • 48min
The Art of Bootstrapping with James Benham
Full show notes at https://carlanderson.xyz/saas-growth/episode-16/In an illuminating episode of the SaaS Growth Podcast, James Benham, founder of multiple insurance tech companies and author of 'Be Your Own VC,' shares his extensive experience in bootstrapping versus venture capital funding. Emphasizing control and business longevity, James outlines the challenges and advantages of self-funding. He provides practical advice for entrepreneurs, highlighting the importance of founders taking on sales roles and securing initial clients themselves before scaling. The discussion covers critical business strategies, such as focusing on core products, avoiding feature bloat, and maintaining financial sustainability. Real-world examples, like MailChimp's and WeWork's strategic decisions, illustrate these points. Throughout, James promotes his book and encourages the audience to explore more through his newsletter, and podcast

Oct 13, 2024 • 30min
Why RevOps Shouldn’t Be a Cost Center: Strategies for SaaS Growth with James McKay
Show notes at https://carlanderson.xyz/saas-growth/episode-15In this episode of the SaaS Growth Podcast, Carl sits down with James McKay, founder and CEO of Ven, a RevOps studio. They discuss the critical role of RevOps in scaling B2B SaaS companies, common mistakes businesses make when implementing CRMs, and how to avoid costly inefficiencies. James shares his journey from sales to operations and offers practical advice for SaaS founders transitioning from founder-led sales to a fully functional sales team. They dive into why hiring the wrong sales leader can stall growth and how RevOps can help optimize the entire customer journey—from marketing to retention.If you're a SaaS founder looking to understand how RevOps fits into your growth strategy or how to fix broken systems, this episode is packed with actionable insights!

Jul 21, 2024 • 44min
The Future of A/B Testing: Insights from Spiralize CEO Sahil Patel
Show notes at https://carlanderson.xyz/saas-growth/episode-14/In this episode of the SaaS Growth Podcast, host Carl interviews Sahil Patel, founder of Spiralize, a company specializing in conversion rate optimization (CRO) for B2B SaaS. Sahil introduces Spiralize's unique approach called predictive CRO, which utilizes insights from successful A/B tests on other websites. He discusses how predictive CRO differs from traditional best practice CRO by focusing on proven strategies to make significant changes and improvements. Sahil shares practical examples of effective A/B testing strategies such as showing the product in ads, implementing the one-second test, and using bold claim quantitative headlines. The conversation also covers tips for starting A/B testing, choosing the right tools, and optimizing test outcomes to improve revenue and sales pipeline rather than just engagement metrics. Sahil emphasizes the importance of taking big swings for noticeable improvements and advises on killing underperforming tests early to maximize traffic utilization. The discussion wraps up with advice on leveraging freelance expertise for CRO and ensuring any investment in A/B testing demonstrates a strong ROI.

Jul 7, 2024 • 33min
Scaling SaaS: Lessons from Rao Chejarla, CEO of SaaSLogic
In this episode of the SaaS Growth Podcast, host Carl interviews Rao Cherjala, founder of Xspeed Software and SaaSLogic. Rao explains how SaaSLogic is designed to simplify billing and subscription management for SaaS businesses by offering flexible pricing models and seamless integration with financial systems like QuickBooks and NetSuite. He discusses the complexities of subscription management, including upgrading, downgrading, and experimenting with pricing models. Rao also shares insights on the importance of cloud infrastructure, scalability, and compliance with regulations like GDPR. The conversation covers the challenges of transitioning from a software services business to a SaaS product, and Rao emphasizes the value of a product-led growth (PLG) approach for SaaS startups.

Apr 14, 2024 • 40min
Safari Your Way to Success: Alex Hillman on 30x500 and Building Successful Businesses
Entrepreneur Alex Hillman shares insights on building successful businesses, emphasizing community, listening, and managing oneself effectively. He discusses the challenges of starting a business, the importance of discipline, and approaching business-building as a marathon. Topics include Sale Safari technique, deliberate practice, building community in entrepreneurship, and Launch for the Win program components.
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