SaaS Insiders Podcast

In this episode of SaaS Insiders, host Vlad Hu engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Pete Ryan, co-founder of Hifive. While SaaS fundamentals like MVPs and growth are on the table, the real focus here is the founder's mindset—a make-or-break factor on the path from zero to one. Take a listen to uncover the valuable insights that can set your startup on the right track.Peter Ryan, the co-founder of Hifive (formerly CoSell), has a wealth of experience in SaaS and B2B sales. His journey is a testament to the transformation possible in the startup realm, making him a valuable figure for SaaS founders and investors.Topics we discuss with Pete Ryan:Elon Musk's Insight: Navigating the Uncomfortable Startup World.Shifting Hiring Priorities: From Skills to Shared Values for Business Growth.Optimizing Product Development: Why Design Phase Matters for SaaS Founders.Mastering SaaS Development: Prioritizing Deadlines Over Scope.The Power of Relationship-Led Growth in SaaS Expansion.The Future of SaaS Funding: Bootstrapping vs. Investment.Strategic Approach to SaaS: High-Value, Low-Effort Job Solutions.Key Metrics for Tracking SaaS Product Performance.Mentioned in this episode:Pete Ryan https://www.linkedin.com/in/peteryanprofile/Hifive (hf.app) https://hf.app/Vlad Hu is a globally respected leader in technology and SaaS business model. He’s a SaaS consultant known by SaaS founders and investors for his sharp mind and eye for detail in crafting SaaS MVPs that get traction and scale into profitable organizations, using his signature framework called SaaS Triangle You may know Vlad from his SaaS Insiders company. Many of the world-class entrepreneurs trust Vlad to help them implement and grow their SaaS businesses through MVP and beyond, to turn their SaaS into the profitable enterprises they are meant to be.Connect with Vlad on social media:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladhu-saasconsultant/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCerHCHaOXIhL5T8-GYFbpgw Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vladhuofficialIf you are a SaaS Founder or a SaaS VC interested in becoming a guest speaker on SaaS Insiders Podcast, fill out the speaker form here:https://vladimirgluhovskiy.typeform.com/to/MRv1Gme9If you need help building your SaaS MVP or hiring the best talent for your SaaS team with traction, reserve your time here to connect directly with Vlad:https://calendly.com/vlad-hu/saas-audit-phone

SaaS Insiders presents an enlightening chat with the one and only Omar Khatib, hosted by Vlad Hu. If you've ever wondered about SaaS MVPs and mastering the art of product-market fit, this episode is your treasure trove of knowledge. Whether you're starting out or leveling up, this conversation has something for you. Meet a change-maker and tech enthusiast, an entrepreneur who's passionate about bringing innovation to our everyday lives through video. With a love for UI/UX and a heart for dogs, he's on a mission to revolutionize the world. Learn how he's making it happen!Topics we discuss with Omar Khateeb:Mastering SaaS Sales: The Critical Shift from Product Features to Customer-Centricity.Unlocking SaaS Growth: How Video Content Is Transforming Enterprise Solutions.SaaS Success Secrets: Balancing Mental Health and Customer Obsession.From Idea to Market: Navigating the MVP Challenge in SaaS.The SaaS Business Dilemma: Beyond Building Software.Becoming Your Customer: Unveiling the Secret to SaaS Success.Shifting the Focus: Fundraising as a Means, Not the End.The Art of SaaS Evolution: Starting Small and Growing Smart.Mentioned in this episode:Omar Khateeb https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar5ateeb/JobPixel https://www.jobpixel.com/Vlad Hu is a globally respected leader in technology and SaaS business model. He’s a SaaS consultant known by SaaS founders and investors for his sharp mind and eye for detail in crafting SaaS MVPs that get traction and scale into profitable organizations, using his signature framework called SaaS Triangle You may know Vlad from his SaaS Insiders company. Many of the world-class entrepreneurs trust Vlad to help them implement and grow their SaaS businesses through MVP and beyond, to turn their SaaS into the profitable enterprises they are meant to be.Connect with Vlad on social media:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladhu-saasconsultant/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCerHCHaOXIhL5T8-GYFbpgw Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vladhuofficialIf you are a SaaS Founder or a SaaS VC interested in becoming a guest speaker on SaaS Insiders Podcast, fill out the speaker form here:https://vladimirgluhovskiy.typeform.com/to/MRv1Gme9If you need help building your SaaS MVP or hiring the best talent for your SaaS team with traction, reserve your time here to connect directly with Vlad:https://calendly.com/vlad-hu/saas-audit-phone

SaaS Insiders, Vlad Hu presents an exclusive conversation with Igor Bauman, a fellow Ukrainian and startup builder in San Francisco. Discover game-changing strategies on product validation and understanding customer acquisition costs (CAC). Can you afford to miss this?Meet Ihor Bauman, a serial entrepreneur and visionary tech leader. As the CEO of Workee, he's reshaping the freelance landscape, backed by success in e-commerce, mobile gaming, and software development. His mission: Empower freelancers and small businesses for digital age success.Topics we discuss with Ihor Bauman:Unlocking Organic Growth and Customer Engagement: Building a Product that Solves Problems, Not Just Features.From Mock-ups to 70 Sign-Ups: Unleashing MVP Potential through Visuals and Customer Feedback.The Art of Organic Visibility: Transforming Your SaaS Product into a Customer Magnet.Creating Customer Love: The Repeatable Strategy to Build a Cohort of Product Advocates.The Power of Passion: How Your SaaS Startup's Success Begins with Unwavering Drive.The SaaS Filter: Nurturing a Values-Driven Team for Long-Term Success.SaaS Startup Risk Mitigation: Validating Market Gaps and Customer Needs Before the Code.Mentioned in this episode:Ihor Bauman https://www.linkedin.com/in/ihor-bauman/Ihor Bauman (schedule a call) https://my.workee.net/ihorWorkee https://workee.net/Vlad Hu is a globally respected leader in technology and SaaS business model. He’s a SaaS consultant known by SaaS founders and investors for his sharp mind and eye for detail in crafting SaaS MVPs that get traction and scale into profitable organizations, using his signature framework called SaaS Triangle You may know Vlad from his SaaS Insiders company. Many of the world-class entrepreneurs trust Vlad to help them implement and grow their SaaS businesses through MVP and beyond, to turn their SaaS into the profitable enterprises they are meant to be.Connect with Vlad on social media:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladhu-saasconsultant/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCerHCHaOXIhL5T8-GYFbpgw Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vladhuofficialIf you are a SaaS Founder or a SaaS VC interested in becoming a guest speaker on SaaS Insiders Podcast, fill out the speaker form here:https://vladimirgluhovskiy.typeform.com/to/MRv1Gme9If you need help building your SaaS MVP or hiring the best talent for your SaaS team with traction, reserve your time here to connect directly with Vlad:https://calendly.com/vlad-hu/saas-audit-phone

Join Vlad Hu in a revealing chat with Wisam Tabara as they uncover the uncomfortable truths of SaaS startup development. Whether it's your first or fifth venture, this episode will reshape your approach to MVPs and idea validation.With 15+ years in tech and entrepreneurship, he's catalyzed B2B growth, nurturing startups from infancy to success. His passion for AI and sales tech fuels his mission at Truebase, where they redefine B2B prospecting through AI. As a speaker and mentor, he's eager to inspire the next-gen of tech entrepreneurs.Topics we discuss with Wissam Tabbara:Mastering Startup Flexibility: Navigating the Evolving SaaS Landscape.The Key to Efficient SaaS Fundraising: Building Trustworthy Investor Relationships.Building a Resilient SaaS Venture: The Art of Iteration and Refinement.Pivoting to Success: How Truebase Thrived in B2B Sales Prospecting.The Power of Negative Feedback: Building Resilience in Your SaaS Journey.Mentioned in this episode:Wissam Tabbara https://www.linkedin.com/in/wissamtabbara/Truebase https://truebase.io/Vlad Hu is a globally respected leader in technology and SaaS business model. He’s a SaaS consultant known by SaaS founders and investors for his sharp mind and eye for detail in crafting SaaS MVPs that get traction and scale into profitable organizations, using his signature framework called SaaS Triangle You may know Vlad from his SaaS Insiders company. Many of the world-class entrepreneurs trust Vlad to help them implement and grow their SaaS businesses through MVP and beyond, to turn their SaaS into the profitable enterprises they are meant to be.Connect with Vlad on social media:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladhu-saasconsultant/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCerHCHaOXIhL5T8-GYFbpgw Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vladhuofficialIf you are a SaaS Founder or a SaaS VC interested in becoming a guest speaker on SaaS Insiders Podcast, fill out the speaker form here:https://vladimirgluhovskiy.typeform.com/to/MRv1Gme9If you need help building your SaaS MVP or hiring the best talent for your SaaS team with traction, reserve your time here to connect directly with Vlad:https://calendly.com/vlad-hu/saas-audit-phone

The podcast episode features an interview with Michael Bertoni, founder and CEO of Philly Tech (rebranding to SaaS Talent). The episode emphasizes the importance of talent in solving problems within a SaaS company. According to Bertoni, every problem in a SaaS company is ultimately a talent problem. He suggests utilizing existing team members, seeking advice from industry experts, outsourcing work, or making new hires when necessary.Bertoni shares his experience of working with SaaS companies for the past 15 years, focusing on recruiting and hiring talent, software development, and lead generation. He highlights the need to identify the specific individuals or skills required to address challenges and emphasizes the importance of existing team members in solving problems.Key takeaways:[00:05:53] SaaS talent matrix.[00:08:09] SaaS talent problem.[00:15:08] Austin as a tech hub.[00:17:07] Culture and perks in SaaS companies.[00:21:23] Building an internal operating system.[00:26:21] Morning routine and productivity.[00:29:33] Inspirational speakers and book recommendations.[00:32:49] Having a clear vision.[00:35:55] The power of affirmations.

In this episode we interview Matt Lo, the founder of ChipBot, who shares his insights on building a minimum viable product (MVP) and gaining early traction. Matt emphasizes the importance of focusing on the market first, rather than building the product first. He suggests building an audience and testing ideas through content on platforms like TikTok, Instagram shorts, and YouTube reels.The SaaS Insiders Studio sponsors this podcast. The SaaS Insiders Studio helps SaaS founders build their minimum viable products and prototypes so they can launch quickly and find product market fit.The Sass Insiders Studio works with non-technical founders that are pre-seed or seed stage to help them execute their product vision.Learn more and reach out at the following link - https://saasinsiders.ioKey takeaways:[00:04:00] TikTok-style format for websites.[00:07:21] Overcoming early customer acquisition challenges.[00:10:23] The volume vs quality debate.[00:13:25] Hockey stick growth strategies.[00:17:34] Building an audience first.[00:21:01] Partnering with technical founders.[00:23:23] Finding technical expertise from existing founders.[00:28:09] Arguments against going the VC route.[00:30:03] Business family and scaling.[00:34:01] Mental models in business.[00:36:51] Get on camera and sell.Entities mentioned:Assassin's Idris, podcast episode, Matt Lo, Chipbot, minimum viable product,Chipbot, small businesses, videos, website, sales,landscaping service, video, website, value proposition, plugins,event, product launch, churn, customers, product market fit,idea, motivated, one year, investments, decision-making,customer driven, hockey stick growthGuest Bio:Matt Lo is the founder of Chipbot and an expert in building MVPs and gaining early traction. He emphasizes the importance of building an audience first and testing ideas through platforms like TikTok, Instagram shorts, and YouTube shorts. Matt has faced challenges with previous startups and has a personal journey that adds to his credibility and ethos.

In the episode Alper Yurder, the co-founder of Flowla, Alper Yurder, discusses a range of topics from building a minimum viable product (MVP) and finding the right co-founding team, to solving real problems and connecting with investors. Alper emphasizes the importance of having a well-rounded founder team, especially those who have built something from their own pain point. He also shares how FOMO can play a role in investors' interest in your product. The SaaS Insiders Studio sponsors this podcast. The SaaS Insiders Studio helps SaaS founders build their minimum viable products and prototypes so they can launch quickly and find product market fit.The Sass Insiders Studio works with non-technical founders that are pre-seed or seed stage to help them execute their product vision.Learn more and reach out at the following link - https://saasinsiders.ioTimestamps of key takeaways:[00:03:58] Risk-averse person turned founder.[00:06:50] Flowla: A sales tool.[00:12:08] Building a successful MVP.[00:16:00] Fundraising.[00:21:25] Building a startup with VC.[00:25:11] Sales resources for non-sales backgrounds.[00:33:44] Taking ownership of problems.Entities mentioned:SaaS Insiders, MVP, co-founding team, problem-solving, investors.,Istanbul, Europe, consulting, sales, revenue leadership.,UK, US, co-founder, entrepreneur, Flola,sales, stakeholders, Flola, feedback, product builder,product, Flola, outreach, sales, fundraising,early stage investors, Flola, demo, feedback, MVPGuest BIO:Alper Yurder is a co-founder of Flowla, a travel management company. Prior to co-founding Flowla, Jur worked in consulting at Bain and Accenture, as well as in sales in a revenue role. He has experience in building a well-rounded founder team, solving real problems, and connecting with investors. Jur believes in solving your own problem as a way to become a founder, listening to user feedback, collecting broad feedback for MVP, and not outsourcing your problems. He encourages taking the leap of faith and finding investors with expertise and network.

This episode we talk with Will Brown, the founder and CEO of MagicForm AI, a company in the generative AI space. Brown shares his personal story and discusses how he built his first minimum viable product of Magicform and how others can do the same in the same industry. He explains how he identified problems that everyone has and found opportunities to fold into their existing workload. Brown also talks about the importance of having the right skillset and mindset as a founder.The SaaS Insiders Studio sponsors this podcast.The SaaS Insiders Studio helps SaaS founders build their minimum viable products and prototypes so they can launch quickly and find product market fit.The Sass Insiders Studio works with non-technical founders that are pre-seed or seed stage to help them execute their product vision.Learn more and reach out at the following link - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladhu-saasconsultant/Timestamps of key takeaways:[00:07:53] Chatbots and customer experiences[00:12:50] Low barrier to entry[00:20:09] Customer research and product-market fit[00:24:53] Community building through positioning[00:33:56] Starting a company correctly[00:43:31] AI and societal wealthEntities mentioned:AI, generative space, minimum viable product, advertising, online, live chat, chat bot, founder, controversial topics, SAS, product market fit, AI.,education system, technology, industrial revolution, video games, background,Bitcoin, real estate investing, house flips, rental properties, scaling systems.,real estate, scaling, technology

In this episode of the SaaS Insiders podcast, host Vlad interviews Sami Abuzarifa, founder of Klu, about his journey from idea to market and shares his advice for SaaS founders. They discuss the importance of finding and refining the problem a SaaS product solves for users, which ultimately defines the profitability and success of the business. Sami also shares his lessons learned from his previous startup experiences and offers advice for those starting their MVP journey. The SaaS Insiders Studio sponsors this podcast. The SaaS Insiders Studio helps SaaS founders build their minimum viable products and prototypes so they can launch quickly and find product market fit.The Sass Insiders Studio works with non-technical founders that are pre-seed or seed stage to help them execute their product vision.Learn more and reach out at the following link - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladhu-saasconsultant/Timestamps of key takeaways:[00:02:09] Startup pivots and advice to manage them[00:07:12] Building an MVP in 2 weeks[00:10:41] Finding a co-founder, what to look for[00:16:59] Negative feedback is valuable more valuable than positive [00:23:01] Founder Market Fit and Storytelling[00:28:21] Must-read books for founders.[00:32:33] Researching market potential and convincing investorsEntities mentioned:SaaS, startup, Klu, Klu.so, journey, MVP.,pre-seat stage, MVP, market, traction, SaaS journey.,MVB, product potential, funded, problem-solving, MVP, two weeks, thinking process, involvement.,co-founders, technical background, full-stack developers, MVB, no-code tools, good idea, partner, founderGuest Bio:Sami is a serial entrepreneur with a passion for building impactful products. He specializes in product management, marketing, and growth hacking. Currently, Sami serves as the Co-Founder and CEO of Klu, a Finnish company focused on revolutionizing the way people find, access, and share digital information. Klu recently secured pre-seed funding from Antler VC, a significant milestone for the company. Sami's previous experiences include co-founding Tira, where he served as Chairman of the Board and worked on project management and collaboration software. He also held the position of Head of Product & Growth at LuxTag, where he contributed to developing anti-counterfeit and asset management solutions using blockchain technology.

In this episode of SaaS Insiders Podcast we’re joined by Stacie Allyn, founder of ReciprociT, about her experience as a non-technical founder navigating the challenges of building a SaaS product. Stacey shares valuable lessons and insights for other non-technical founders, including the importance of finding a team member who can provide expertise on agile development and MVP building.This podcast is sponsored by the SaaS Insiders Studio.SaaS Insiders Studio helps SaaS founders build their minimum viable products and prototypes so they can launch quickly and find a product market fit.The Sass Insiders Studio works with non-technical founders that are on the pre-seed or seed stage to help them execute on their product vision.Learn more and reach out at the following link - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladhu-saasconsultant/Key takeaway timestamps:[00:04:25] Modernizing the Gift Matching Plan[00:10:58] Two-year journey to MVP[00:22:01] Corporate culture improvements[00:24:51] Fundraising secrets and struggles[00:34:55] Casting a grand vision[00:38:45] Early traction and giving backGuest BioStacie Allyn is a masterful closer of deals and fundraising, as well as the founder of ReciprociT. She believes in making giving easy with tech and removing barriers to entry. Stacey advises finding a mentor early and working with overseas teams for efficiency. She emphasizes building relationships with investors and pushing through rejection with persistence and tenacity. Stacey also values compassion and mindfulness, and believes in giving back and helping others.Entities mentioned:SaaS Insiders, Stacie Allyn, non-technical founders, challenges, building product, philanthropy, cancer, gift matching plan, tech, modern workforce,small and medium sized companies, funding stream, nonprofits, founder, passion, app

Unlocking Your Audience's Needs: How User Feedback Can Shape Your SuccessThe episode features an interview with Connor Boyce, the cofounder and CTO of company Rella. Boyce shares his journey with his co-founder and how they built the MVP for their business. He discusses the importance of introducing more layers of management as a company grows and the natural progression of stepping away from individual contributions to focus on people and organizational management. Boyce emphasizes the importance of pursuing ideas and seeking feedback from trusted individuals to bring those ideas to life.Guests Company:Rella is a free social media management tool designed for content creators to help them manage their social media profiles across multiple platforms. The tool offers features such as repurposing content, organizing income, connecting multiple profiles, planning content, organizing brand partnerships, creating content ideas, tracking progress, keeping the grid relevant, brainstorming content, and scheduling posts for later.This podcast is sponsored by the SaaS Insiders Studio.SaaS Insiders Studio helps SaaS founders build their minimum viable products and prototypes so they can launch quickly and find a product market fit.The Sass Insiders Studio works with non-technical founders that are on the pre-seed or seed stage to help them execute on their product vision.Learn more and reach out at the following link - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladhu-saasconsultant/Timestamps with key takeaways:[00:03:47] Unlocking the Power of Social Media: Growth Tools for Content Creators.[00:08:05] From Idea to Reality: How to Build a Killer MVP[00:15:49] The Backbone of Your Startup: Building Efficient Internal Processes.[00:19:23] From One to Many: The Art of Delegating Roles in Your Startup.[00:24:29] Making a Difference: The Why Behind Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurship.Entities mentioned:Assassin's Hours, Connor Boyce, CTO, Rella, MVP, market, engineers, SAS Insiders Studio, non-technical founders, pre-seed, seed stage, product vision, Rella, lessons learned, SAS founders, SaaS

In this episode of SaaS Insiders, host Vlad Hu interviews Andres Sigcha, founder of Tari, on the topic of focus. They discuss the importance of being good at one thing rather than mediocre at many, and how it's better to be a leader in a small market than to try to capture a wide one. The conversation focuses on overall strategy and approach with a strong mindset to win the game.This podcast is sponsored by the SaaS Insiders Studio. The SaaS Insiders Studio helps SaaS founders build their minimum viable products and prototypes so they can launch quickly and find product market fit.The Sass Insiders Studio works with non-technical founders that are pre-seed or seed stage to help them execute their product vision.Learn more and reach out at the following link - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladhu-saasconsultantKey takeaway time stamps:[00:11:35] Building without speaking to customers[00:20:29] Selling to Enterprises[00:22:22] Pursuing the right customers[00:26:02] The emotional journey of entrepreneurship[00:30:00] The power of the customer hero journey

In this episode, host Vlad Hu interviews Ayham Ereksousi, founder of Stomio. They discuss fundraising for SaaS businesses and how it's like a momentum sport, with each investor building on the previous one's investment.Ereksousi shares his insights on how to approach fundraising and manage a company. The episode is full of valuable advice for listeners looking to level up their fundraising game.This podcast is sponsored by the SaaS Insiders Studio. The SaaS Insiders Studio helps SaaS founders build their minimum viable products and prototypes so they can launch quickly and find product market fit.The Sass Insiders Studio works with non-technical founders that are pre-seed or seed stage to help them execute their product vision.Learn more and reach out at the following link - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladhu-saasconsultant/Key takeaways:[00:07:13] Structured approach to beta programs[00:14:08] Pre-seed fundraising tips[00:19:25] Founder market fit[00:24:33] Getting feedback for fundraising[00:45:36] Early stage founder advice.Entities mentioned:Assassin's irons, Vlad Hu, Ayham Ereksousi, Stomio, fundraising, SaaS business, SaaS Insiders Studio, minimum viable products, MVPs, product market fit, non-technical founders, pre-seed, seed stage

In this episode of the SaaS Insiders podcast, host Vlad Hu interviews Jonathan Chang, founder and CEO of Markit Social, on the topic of finding and perfecting a target audience, achieving product market fit, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance while running a SaaS company. Chang shares his experience and insights on these key topics, including the importance of experimentation, messaging, and mental and physical wellness. This podcast is sponsored by the SaaS Insiders Studio.SaaS Insiders Studio helps SaaS founders build their minimum viable products and prototypes so they can launch quickly and find a product market fit.The Sass Insiders Studio works with non-technical founders that are on the pre-seed or seed stage to help them execute on their product vision.Learn more and reach out at the following link - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladhu-saasconsultant/In this episode, we cover the following:[00:04:05] Starting a company during COVID.[00:07:31] Building a lean SaaS team[00:13:31] Text message based event platform.[00:20:52] Ads too early can harm.[00:30:41] Focusing in go-to-market strategy.[00:38:22] Building fast and iterating fast.

This episode of the podcast features David Canes, the founder of Wellprept. David was able to successfully build his MVP while maintaining a full-time job, a feat that is rarely achieved. His company, Wellprept, is a productivity tool for doctors to increase efficiency and reduce burnout. David explains how he made the product to solve his own problem and used his full-time job to scale it as it got traction.This podcast is sponsored by the SaaS Insiders Studio.SaaS Insiders Studio helps SaaS founders build their minimum viable products and prototypes so they can launch quickly and find a product market fit.The Sass Insiders Studio works with non-technical founders that are on the pre-seed or seed stage to help them execute on their product vision.Learn more and reach out at the following link - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladhu-saasconsultant/Keypoints and timestamps:4:56 Start a side hustle while working.6:30 Start with necessity, not ambition.15:58 Take risks and test early.17:01 Take action and be resourceful.26:47 Invest in product, marketing, team.29:48 Charge from the start.37:53 Surround yourself with mentors.40:17 Pursue ideas that won't leave you.

On this episode of the SaaS insiders podcast we're joined by Justin Morgan, CEO and founder of Rentado.He shares his strategies on how to hire a development team, raise capital and navigate the growing pains that come with running a SaaS company.He talks about the struggles that come with changing development teams, and emphasizes the need for a better connection between tenants and landlords.This podcast is sponsored by the SaaS Insiders Studio.SaaS Insiders Studio helps SaaS founders build their minimum viable products and prototypes so they can launch quickly and find a product market fit.The Sass Insiders Studio works with non-technical founders that are on the pre-seed or seed stage to help them execute on their product vision.Learn more and reach out at the following link - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladhu-saasconsultant/Keypoints:3:34 Renters and landlords need better communication.10:03 Developing a platform is hard.12:29 Hire the right team.21:43 Bootstrap to maximize ROI.22:35 Institutional support adds legitimacy.28:57 Go big or go home.36:58 Plan for double time estimates.38:12 Persevere to create success.46:06 Be fearless and tenacious.50:00 Be fearless and do it.

John Demian is a super creative non-technical SaaS Founder that strives to ship solutions fast, learn fast, and grow.With his most recent SaaS company Eyelet, John learned how to launch MVP fast, grow as a manager, and fundraiser, and is going to share all of his learning experiences about running a funded SaaS company in today’s episode.In this episode, we cover the following:00:00 Intro00:28 Who is John Demian?01:35 How John’s background helps him in building a SaaS company?03:46 What is the mission of eyelet.io?04:33 Why John acquired the company to kick off his product?08:08 When you buy a product, is it only a product, or will you have communication with developers?09:42 What was John's approach to pre-seed funding?11:44 Funding strategies that John can recommend18:25 What is the difference between the pre-seed and seed stages?22:09 What metrics are important to show investors?23:56 What are the main changes John made when he switched from pre-seed to seed round?30:24 Advice from John Demian exclusively for SaaS Insiders35:35 Inspiring resources from John Demian36:50 Final thoughtsGet in touch with John Demian:https://www.linkedin.com/in/johndemian/ (LinkedIn)https://mobile.twitter.com/johndemian (Twitter)https://eyelet.io/ (John’s business) Tag Us and follow: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladhu-saasconsultant/ (LinkedIn)https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCerHCHaOXIhL5T8-GYFbpgw (YouTube channel)https://www.facebook.com/vladhu.saas (Facebook)

Rob Warner is a serial entrepreneur that discovered an unusual yet very powerful way to scale SaaS revenue month over month by over 20%. Today Rob is sharing his story of transitioning from the Agency model to SaaS, and growing it massively using Partner Promotions Strategy.In this episode, we cover the following:00:00 Intro 00:35 Who is Rob Warner?05:46 What are the partner promotions, and how do they work?11:14 How often used in SaaS party promotion and is it underrated?16:50 What approach do you need to get a partnership?22:38 Create a framework of sales for your partnership28:03 Advice from Rob exclusively for SaaS Insiders29:13 Inspiring resources from Rob33:44 Rob advises his younger self37:21 Get in touch with Rob38:13 Final thoughtsWrite to live support on the website to get your coupon for Rob’s product. Don't forget to mention that you are from SaaS Insider Podcast. https://ppcadlab.com/ Get in touch with Rob Warner:https://ppcadlab.com/ (Rob business)https://ppcadlab.com/blog/ (Rob’s blog)https://www.linkedin.com/in/robewarner/ (LinkedIn)Mentions: https://digitalmarket.com/Tag Us and follow:https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladhu-saasconsultant/ (LinkedIn)https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCerHCHaOXIhL5T8-GYFbpgw (YouTube channel)https://www.facebook.com/vladhu.saas (Facebook)

After a bad experience with a recruiter when Michael Wenning set out to change the way companies approach recruiting by obsessing over the candidate experience with a focus on helping people find the right fit. This is why Michael built the Wenn platform – to improve the employer-employee matchmaking process – focusing on simplifying the discovery process, and search/apply process for jobseekers, while also giving companies a tool that puts their best foot forward.Today we have Michael Wenning to share Innovation through SaaS, the Passion, and How The Wrong Team Can (Almost) Kill Your Business.In this episode, we cover the following:00:00 Intro 02:05 Who is Michael Wenning?04:28 How Michael found a balance between serving companies and people looking for work?06:32 Michael's approach to finding new solutions and ideas for an established market11:49 How does Michael approach investors for his product?19:21 What advice would Michael give to a younger self21:42 Inspiring resources from Michael 31:00 Advice from Michael exclusively for SaaS Insiders community32:22 Get in touch with Michael Wenning33:31 Final thoughtsGet in touch with Michael Wenning:https://www.wenn.io/ (Michael’s business)https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-wenning-23b09620/ (LinkedIn)[email protected] (Michael’s email)Books:https://www.amazon.com/Founders-Dilemmas-Anticipating-Foundation-Entrepreneurship/dp/0691158304 (The Founder's Dilemmas: Anticipating and Avoiding the Pitfalls That Can Sink a Startup)https://www.amazon.com/Lean-Startup-Entrepreneurs-Continuous-Innovation/dp/0307887898 (The Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses)Mentions: https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/career-content/career-profile-videos/advice-for-entrepreneurs/v/how-to-handle-naysayers-when-starting-a-business (advice for entrepreneurs) Tag Us and follow:https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladhu-saasconsultant/ (LinkedIn)https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCerHCHaOXIhL5T8-GYFbpgw (YouTube channel)https://www.facebook.com/vladhu.saas (Facebook)

Martin Martinez, CEO and founder of Meet Alfred, shares how he formed a leading LinkedIn automation platform and grew it from an Upwork project to a 8 figure ARR business. Martin discusses how his product went viral, including creating a user-friendly design and having the product be free for several months. He also relates how being one of the earlier entrants in the automation industry aided his success.Today we have Martin Martinez to share how to Run a 8-Figure Bootstrapped SaaS Using External TeamIn this episode, we cover the following:00:00 Intro02:21 Who is Martin Martinez?05:40 What Martin made to start getting attention from customers?07:42 How to convert your users into paid customers?09:17 How does Martin manage a SaaS company as a non-tech founder?12:06 Ways to communicate with developers as a non-tech founder14:41 How did Martin find technical members of the team that perfectly match company values?23:40 How does Martin understand which agency he can trust?26:28 When a capital injection is really useful?32:11 Inspiring resources from Martin Martinez34:48 Martin advises younger self41:57 Get in touch with Martin Martinez43:29 Final thoughtsGet in touch with Martin Martinez:https://meetalfred.com/ (Martin’s business)[email protected] (Martin’s email)https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100015648282384 (Facebook)Tag Us and follow: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladhu-saasconsultant/ (LinkedIn)https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCerHCHaOXIhL5T8-GYFbpgw (YouTube channel)https://www.facebook.com/vladhu.saas (Facebook)

Yukon Palmer, the CEO of FieldLogix, founded the company from his spare bedroom in 2002. Since then, his SaaS solution has been adopted by companies like Trane and some of the largest US companies in the mechanical contracting, construction, transportation, and last-mile delivery industries. Today we have Yukon Palmer, to share how to build SaaS that lasts decades.In this episode, we cover the following:00:00 Intro00:34 Who is Yukon Palmer01:05 What is IoT? 2:20 Key components of the successful founder4:10 Fast-growing VS growing step-by-step SaaS business7:23 How to secure your position in the market 08:46 SaaS and IoT changes over the last decade10:54 What are the market conditions for startups at the moment?14:06 Yukon’s framework on money distribution for product-market-fit SaaS startup18:12 Yukon’s position about recession21:09 How to select the right target audience for your product23:11 B2B VS B2C in times of recession25:22 How to improve customer acquisition cost?27:28 Learning resources from Yukon 29:12 Yukon advice to younger self31:33 Advice from Yukon exclusively for SaaS Insiders32:37 Flexible expenses VS Static expenses38:44 Final thoughtsGet in touch with Yukon Palmer :https://www.linkedin.com/in/yukonpalmer/?locale=es_ES (Linkedin)https://twitter.com/yjpalmer (Twitter)https://medium.com/@yukonpalmer (Medium)https://fieldlogix.com/ (Yukon’s business)Books:https://www.amazon.de/Good-Great-Jim-Collins/dp/0712676090 (Good To Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don't)https://www.amazon.com/Shoe-Dog-Memoir-Creator-Nike-ebook/dp/B0176M1A44 (Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike)Tag Us and follow: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladhu-saasconsultant/ (LinkedIn)https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCerHCHaOXIhL5T8-GYFbpgw (YouTube channel)https://www.facebook.com/vladhu.saas (Facebook)

Sydney Davis is the Founder of NixCode, formerly Tequity, a no code app development software company. She is dedicated to supporting non-technical entrepreneurs, helping them launch their first successful mobile app. SincTo date, Sydney has been recognized as one of 30 Influential Women Advancing AI in 2020 and a Forbes Next 1000 Entrepreneur Honoree.Today we have Sydney Davis to share how important the Personal Brand is for a SaaS Founder.In this episode, we cover the following:00:00 Intro 00:41 Who is Sydney Davis?01:17 How does Sydney highlight her product against others?05:27 What is the Most critical sphere of business you need to automate before scale?12:27 How valuable is a personal brand for SaaS founders?17:20 Next goals of Sydney as a TED speaker?19:04 Sydney advise in terms of business to younger self22:26 Sydney's advice on how to build a personal brand?25:53 Advice from Sydney exclusively for SaaS Insiders and founders who get started29:12 Updates from Sydney exclusively for SaaS Insiders30:40 Inspiring resources from Sydney 35:16 Get in touch with Sydney36:00 Final thoughtsGet in touch with Sydney Davis:https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamsydneydavis/ (Linkedin)https://twitter.com/Iammisslorraine (Twitter)https://www.sydneylorraine.com/ (personal website)https://nixcodeapps.com/ (Sydney’s business)Books:https://www.amazon.com/Profit-First-Transform-Cash-Eating-Money-Making/dp/073521414X (Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine)Mentions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXdpajW6CvA&t=22833s (Sydney’s TED speech)https://goodienation.org/ (community)Tag Us and follow: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladhu-saasconsultant/ (LinkedIn)https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCerHCHaOXIhL5T8-GYFbpgw (YouTube channel)https://www.facebook.com/vladhu.saas (Facebook)

David Sorbara is a founder of Barkley HQ. Barkley HQ is an all-in-one solution designed to help pet groomers run and manage their businesses efficiently.Today we have David Sorbara sharing with us how to onboard SaaS clients and keep them onboard.In this episode, we cover the following:00:00 Intro00:57 Who is David Sorbara?03:09 What principles of client onboarding do David use with his team?05:18 Are life onboarding sessions relevant to B2B SaaS?05:50 Personalized onboarding: is it worth it?11:20 How to make users stay with you through customer support?14:56 How can you know if the customer experience of your product is great or not?16:17 Is it a good idea to motivate users to share feedback by giving them some bonuses?20:05 Does David moderate the communities of his product?24:33 What is the biggest misconception about client retention first-time SaaS founders have?28:16 What are the key elements in David's business that make customers stay onboard?29:28 Top 1 advice for SaaS Insiders from David31:38 Key tactics from David to “wear customer's shoes”?36:44 Challenges that David has and how SaaS Insiders can help him38:34 Inspiring resources from David41:52 What does success mean for David?44:19 How to get in touch with David?46:02 ConclusionsGet in touch with David Sorbara:https://twitter.com/davidmsorbara (Twitter) https://instagram.com/davidmsorbara?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= (Instagram)https://barkleyhq.com/contact.php (David's Business)Mentions:Michael Dubin (founder of Dollar Shave Club)Udemy (online courses)Tag Us and follow:https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladhu-saasconsultant/ (LinkedIn)https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCerHCHaOXIhL5T8-GYFbpgw (YouTube channel)https://www.facebook.com/vladhu.saas (Facebook)

Rick Raddatz is a true internet pioneer and legendary SaaS innovator. In 2006 Rick pioneered the idea of landing page hosting, well ahead of lead pages and click funnels. And in 2007 Rick created one of the first webinar services by combining phone conferencing with web-based slide sharing. And now today, Rick is the co-founder of MEETN, a video meeting service that aspires to be a better zoom than zoom, a better streamyard than streamyard, and a better webinar tool than any webinar tool.Today we have Rick Raddatz to share The Future Of Sales In Video Calls.In this episode, we cover the following:00:00 Intro00:35 Who is Rick?05:03 Why was the idea of video and audio hosting in 2002 so revolutionary back in time?07:42 Advice from Rick for younger himself09:40 How has Rick changed in the way he conducts business?12:49 What are the things that Rick will never delegate?14:53 Better to have 1% of Facebook than 100% of small tiny business18:26 Why are customers ditching Zoom in favor of Meetn?21:08 About the new affiliate program of MEETN25:18 What is the main difference between MEETN and other products?31:47 Is it easy to use MEETN for non-tech founders?33:01 Prioritize the needs of your users36:04 Why do people buy and then don't use your product?39:30 What does Rick think about user experience?46:49 Get in touch with Rick48:00 ConclusionsGet a special offer from Rickhttps://meetn.com/3000Get in touch with Rick Raddatz:https://go.oncehub.com/RickRaddatz (book a call with Rick)https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickraddatz/ (LinkedIn)https://meetn.com/ (Rick’s business)Books:https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Things-Done-Stress-Free-Productivity/dp/0143126563 (Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity)Mentions: Apollo 13 (film)Tag Us and follow: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladhu-saasconsultant/ (LinkedIn)https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCerHCHaOXIhL5T8-GYFbpgw (YouTube channel)https://www.facebook.com/vladhu.saas (Facebook)

Benjamin Peleg works with founders who want to give their businesses a winning edge and attract the investors they need in order to scale. Today we have Ben joining us on the show to share how to build a powerful pitch deck and close your investment round.In this episode we cover the following:00:00 Intro00:44 Who is Ben? 01:38 Is finding fundraising a full-time activity, as SaaS founders used to think?03:22 Do you need to prepare for fundraising before you suggest doing it?05:07 Most common mistakes in a strategy of finding fundraising06:37 With which type of investments do Ben and his clients face up?09:08 Are angel investments not so risky now?12:20 Framework of successful fundraising from Ben14:12 How can you create a story for investors?20:28 How long do you need to have your pitch?23:55 How do you know you have everything before starting a pitching process?25:19 What kind of investor do you need to look for?27:13 Investors are not just people with money, they could bring value to your product28:34 Top 1 advice for SaaS Insiders from Ben30:06 Activity that helps Ben disconnect from work30:38 Ben's advice for younger himself31:24 Inspiring and helpful resources from Ben32:49 How SaaS Insiders can help Ben with challenges in his business?34:15 What is success for Ben?35:31 Get in touch with Ben36:27 Concluding thoughts from BenGet in touch with Benjamin Peleg:https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-peleg-b7673080/ (LinkedIn)https://www.facebook.com/ben.peleg.7 (Facebook)https://www.linkedin.com/company/ben-peleg-pitch-coaching/about/ (Ben’s business)Grab the training video on How Ben’s clients can raise $1 000 000+ rounds by reaching out to him on LinkedIn(don’t forget to mention you heard about it from SaaS Insiders Podcast):https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-peleg-b7673080/Books:https://www.amazon.com/Reach-Biggest-Possible-Audience-Message/dp/1523000872 (Reach: Create the Biggest Possible Audience for Your Message, Book, or Cause)https://www.amazon.de/Extreme-Ownership-Navy-Seals-Lead/dp/1250183863?language=en_GB (Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win)Mentions: https://www.mattmorris.com/ (mentor in the marketing sphere)Tag Us and follow: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladhu-saasconsultant/ (LinkedIn)https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCerHCHaOXIhL5T8-GYFbpgw (YouTube channel)https://www.facebook.com/vladhu.saas (Facebook)

Adele Theobald is building a new generation of people platforms, the first 'everything' app, and an ecosystem.She’s got 30 years of experience in HR, working as a board advisor, Head Of People, HR Director, HR Consultant, and Ops Manager, across short and long-term projects.Today we have Adele to share with us how to Communicate With Developers as a Non-Tech Founder.In this episode, we cover the following:00:00 Intro00:42 Who is Adele02:15 Is communication with developers different from non-tech team members?04:25 Why find a freelance developer, not a solution for your product?07:27 Why are wireframes important?09:32 How does Adele understand that she needs to use wireframes?11:35 If Adele had known about wireframes, what would change in her product, and its building?13:18 What is the optimal frequency of updates from developers for Adele?14:20 How has Adel's communication style with technical specialists changed through these years?18:48 Resources from Adele that improves her communication skills with developers 20:19 How does Adele communicate with developers to make clear what needs to be done21:26 What happens if you will speak with developers in "their" language23:30 Founders don't need to understand all technologies that developers talk about25:01 Does the founder need to become a technical officer or there are other solutions30:33 How SaaS Insiders can help Adele33:15 Advice from Adele exclusively for SaaS Insiders about communication with technical specialists36:32 Get in touch with Adele37:16 ConclusionsAre you a non-tech founder and looking to get clarity on how to build your SaaS product? Connect with Vlad:https://calendly.com/vlad-hu/scheduleGet in touch with Adele Theobald:https://www.linkedin.com/in/adeletheobald/ (LinkedIn)https://www.idrivehr.com/home (Adel’s business)Mentions: Slack, JiraTag Us and follow: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladhu-saasconsultant/ (LinkedIn)https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCerHCHaOXIhL5T8-GYFbpgw (YouTube channel)https://www.facebook.com/vladhu.saas (Facebook)

Ayoub Moustaid is a serial digital entrepreneur passionate about SaaS business and mobile apps, Ayoub has 9+ years of experience in the digital & software engineering field, and he has been solving real-life problems through digital solutions since 2012. Now, he is the Managing Director of Overflow Digital Solutions, the founder of Fastdok, and other products.Today we have Ayoub Moustaid to share with us how to Increase Conversions and Improve Product Through User Feedback.In this episode we cover:00:00 Intro00:59 Who is Ayoub Moustaid03:18 How feedback helps Ayoub to improve his product?04:28 Long-term consequences of no process to collect feedback08:12 Ayoub’s framework for collecting feedback from users12:35 Why negative feedback is good for your product?16:37 How does Ayoub understand with which feedback is quality feedback?21:47 What do you do if you have conflicting feedback from your users?24:28 Advice from Ayoub exclusively for SaaS Insiders about collecting feedback25:54 What does Ayoub enjoy outside of work26:55 Advice for Ayoub’s self back in time27:58 How SaaS Insiders can help Ayoub31:35 Definition of success from Ayoub 33:26 Get in touch with Ayoub 34:07 Improve your skills and product with these resources35:53 ConclusionsGet in touch with Ayoub Moustaid:https://www.linkedin.com/in/moustaidayoub/ (LinkedIn)https://moustaid.me/ (Personal website) https://overflow.ma/ (Ayoub’s businesses)Books:https://www.amazon.com/Lean-Startup-Entrepreneurs-Continuous-Innovation/dp/0307887898 (The Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses)https://www.amazon.com/2025-Leader-Jacob-Morgan/dp/1119518377 (The Future Leader: 9 Skills and Mindsets to Succeed in the Next Decade)Mentions: Andrew Hacker https://www.amazon.com/Andrew-Hacker/e/B000APGDF6%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share Tag Us and follow: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladhu-saasconsultant/ (LinkedIn)https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCerHCHaOXIhL5T8-GYFbpgw (YouTube channel)https://www.facebook.com/vladhu.saas (Facebook)

Ben Adler is the founder of Keyword Chef.Today we have Ben Adler joining us on the show to share how to build a Highly-Targeted Audience for Your SaaS.In this episode we cover:00:00 Intro00:35 Who is Ben Adler02:36 Why do you as a SaaS founder need to think about the target audience? 04:16 What will happen if you skip research on your target audience?05:10 Does the absence of understanding audience create a risk?05:46 Ben's journey to finding his audience06:41 Do you need to be the top expert in your niche to start building a community?08:11 Go to social media where your audience lives 08:42 How to convert people from groups to your own blog/product10:03 How does Ben make his groups keep growing?12:25 Is your audience growing in a healthy way?13:24 Advice from Ben to our listeners about building an audience14:49 Activity that helps Ben disconnect from work16:28 Ben's advice to younger self18:53 How SaaS Insiders can help Ben to grow his business20:52 3 top resources to elevate your business that Ben recommends22:38 What does success mean to Ben?24:08 Get in touch with Ben24:37 Conclusions from BenGet in touch with Ben Adler:https://www.facebook.com/Benjamin.Adler (Facebook) (email)https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-adler-1756b68/ (LinkedIn)Books: https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Founder-Painfully-Honest-Startup/dp/0735213321 (Lost and Founder: A Painfully Honest Field Guide to the Startup World)https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Real-Smarter-Successful-Application/dp/0578012812 (Getting Real: The Smarter, Faster, Easier Way to Build a Successful Web Application)Tag Us and follow: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladhu-saasconsultant/ (LinkedIn)https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCerHCHaOXIhL5T8-GYFbpgw (YouTube channel)https://www.facebook.com/vladhu.saas (Facebook)

Lalit Gautam is a dynamic and young entrepreneur, who founded his first startup at the age of 23 and bootstrap, and now at the age of 29 He Founded four startups and three are funded with an Exit. Lalit is more concerned about social issues in India and developing nations and he believes Exponential Technology can be an important tool to solve such problems.Since he started his entrepreneurial career Lalit has helped more than 50 social impact startups and entrepreneurs as a mentor and start-up consultant and helped them to raise funds. Lalit is a public speaker as well and has spoken on varieties of topics from the Future of SDGs to Civic education in the Arab world, unsustainable business model importance in startups to Human IQ vs Future of AI, etc at various platforms including UN HQ in Geneva.In this episode we cover:00:00 Intro00:39 Know more about Lalit's background01:57 Why do founders need to pay attention to irresistible SaaS offer?04:15 Why does the value proposition make a difference?07:06 What would be the process for crafting an offer?13:04 Discussing why the founders forget about customers and their problems and focus just on features17:17 How did Lalit get a great offer?20:29 How do you know that your offer is great?22:39 How do you know that your changes improve the offer?26:44 One top advice for crafting offers from Lalit29:49 Activity that helps Lalit disconnect from work31:50 Lalit’s advice for younger himself32:46 How to choose your team wisely?34:38 How SaaS Insiders can help Lalit with challenges in his business?37:04 Inspiring resources from Lalit39:17 What is success for Lalit?42:53 Get in touch with Lalit43:38 Concluding thoughts from LalitGet in touch with Lalit Gautam:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lalit-gautam-61241a23/ (LinkedIn)https://www.linkedin.com/company/sensegrass/ (Lalit’s business)Books:https://www.amazon.com/Start-Why-Leaders-Inspire-Everyone/dp/1591846447 (Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action)Mentions: https://www.clubhouse.com/Tag Us and follow: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladhu-saasconsultant/ (LinkedIn)https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCerHCHaOXIhL5T8-GYFbpgw (YouTube channel)https://www.facebook.com/vladhu.saas (Facebook)

Claudio Fuentes is a CEO and co-founder of Noonshot - a blockchain SaaS Startup. During his journey at Noonshot, he pivoted his product 3 times in 9 months to find a product market fit.Today Claudio is on SaaS Insiders Podcast with Vlad to share with you his product market fit framework.In this episode, we cover:00:00 Start 00:20 Know more about our guest and today’s topic02:53 At what stage do SaaS companies need to think about product market fit?04:04 What would be if you skip product market fit discovery?05:32 Does it make sense to make small funding rounds at the beginning?06:52 How do I stay open-minded?09:34 What kind of framework does Claudio see for himself when he's looking for a product market fit idea?13:24 How does Claudio know he finds his product market fit?18:14 Advice before you launch your SaaS business22:06 What activities does Claudio enjoy outside of business?23:58 Claudio's advice as a founder for younger him 26:49 Sources that inspired Claudio 31:40 What does success mean for Claudio?34:55 How SaaS Insiders can help Claudio? 36:00 Get in touch with Claudio36:23 Summary of this episode from ClaudioGet in touch with Claudio Fuentes:https://twitter.com/claud_fuen (Twitter)https://www.noonshot.com/ (Claudio’s business)https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudiofuen/ (LinkedIn)Books:https://www.amazon.com/Lean-Startup-Entrepreneurs-Continuous-Innovation/dp/0307887898 (The Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses)https://www.amazon.com/The-Innovators-Solution-audiobook/dp/B000MGTPY4/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= (The Innovator's Solution: Creating and Sustaining Successful Growth)Mentions: https://www.startupschool.org/ (online school by Y Combinator)Tag Us and follow: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladhu-saasconsultant/ (LinkedIn)https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCerHCHaOXIhL5T8-GYFbpgw (YouTube channel)https://www.facebook.com/vladhu.saas (Facebook)

Adam White is a serial entrepreneur, and a 4x SaaS founder. He’s a father of 7 and a filmmaker. He’s running SquidVision and JustReachOut.Today we have Adam White joining us on the show to share how to increase a business valuation through multiple marketing channels.In this episode we cover:00:00 Start00:24 Know more about our new guest01:27 Today's topic and expertise Adam on it06:20 Why is it important to have diversity in marketing channels?09:06 How does Adam double his SaaS through multiple marketing channels?15:11 What should you use to grow your SaaS business? 18:51 How Adam knows how customers google their problems? 21:19 Advice from Adam for founders who want to multiple their marketing channels22:52 Adam's ways to disconnect from work25:22 Challenges that Adam has and how SaaS Insiders can help him27:18 Know more about SquidVision (launched soon)29:19 How connected SquidVision with your product?30:16 Inspiring resources for Adam31:38 Adam's opinion on "Facts tell and story sell"34:14 What does success mean for Adam?37:03 Last advice from our guestGet in touch with Adam White:https://mobile.twitter.com/realadamwhite (Twitter)https://squidvision.com/ (Adam’s business)https://justreachout.io/ (Adam’s business)Grab your 25% discount on Adam’s SaaS here (don’t forget to mention you heard about it from SaaS Insiders Podcast):https://mobile.twitter.com/realadamwhiteBooks:https://www.amazon.com/Growth-Hacker-Marketing-Primer-Advertising/dp/1591847389 (Growth Hacker Marketing: A Primer on the Future of PR, Marketing)https://www.amazon.com/Traction-Startup-Achieve-Explosive-Customer/dp/1591848369 (Traction: How Any Startup Can Achieve Explosive Customer Growth)https://www.amazon.com/Building-StoryBrand-Clarify-Message-Customers/dp/0718033329 (Building a StoryBrand: Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen)https://www.amazon.de/Play-Bigger-Dreamers-Innovators-Dominate/dp/0062407619 (Play Bigger: How Pirates, Dreamers, and Innovators Create and Dominate Markets)Mentions: Micro Conf (Slack group)Tag Us and follow: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladhu-saasconsultant/ (LinkedIn)https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCerHCHaOXIhL5T8-GYFbpgw (YouTube channel)https://www.facebook.com/vladhu.saas (Facebook)

Austin Kerr found that there are great solutions cohesive solutions for project managers, sales/marketing teams, and accounts, but he found there was no software built specifically to help CEO’s and managers of business. So, he combined the best parts of HR software, LMS’s, Knowledge Bases, and Business Metrics. To give business owners a cohesive solution to all those problems!Vlad’s version:Austin Kerr is a serial entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and a SaaS Founder.He implemented his best experience of building teams&culture when founding Humanagement, and today Austin is sharing a stage with Vlad to talk about how the right company culture impacts your SaaS Profitability.In this episode, you’ll hear:00:00 Start00:25 Intro01:01 How does company culture impact its profitability?03:49 Number 1 mistake company makes when they build their team culture06:56 How to define good company culture?10:51 How to define core values?14:30 How to measure good culture?19:39 One advice from Austin in terms of building team culture20:18 One advice that Austin will give himself 5 years ago20:55 What Austin’s business is about?22:53 what biggest challenges does Austin face as a founder?24:44 How does Austin define today, his success?25:57 How to get in touch with Austin?26:49 Summary from Austin for this episodeGet in touch with Austin Kerr:https://humanagement.io/ (Austin’s business)[email protected] (email)https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-kerr/ (LinkedIn)https://twitter.com/austinmkerr (Twitter)Books:https://www.amazon.com/Good-to-Great-Jim-Collins-audiobook/dp/B003VXI5MS/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= (Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...And Others Don't)Tag Us and follow: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladhu-saasconsultant/ (LinkedIn)https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCerHCHaOXIhL5T8-GYFbpgw (YouTube channel)https://www.facebook.com/vladhu.saas (Facebook)

About the Guest:Cody McGuffie is a successful american entrepreneur. Growing eCommerce business over multiple years, Cody found a need for a SaaS product in the marketplace. This is how EverBee emerged.Today Vlad Hu is interviewing Cody McGuffie to find out what it takes to bootstrap a successful high-profit SaaS business.Episode Timestamps:00:00 - Start00:20 - Intro00:42 - How do you find a product market fit?02:10 - Why did you decide not to take capital from investors when the opportunity presented itself?04:40 - How do you build a tech team as a non-tech founder?07:45 - What does it take to bring a SaaS business like EverBee from a complete zero to a positive cash flow business without external investment?11:43 - What is the best stage for getting investments in EverBee?13:30 - What tips would you give a younger you who's just starting EverBee?15:55 - Three resources that impacted your business life the most18:22 - One activity that helps you disconnect from your work.20:39 - What definition of success do you have?22:50 - What is your biggest challenge with EverBee now?24:16 - Learn more about Cody McGuffieGet in touch with Cody:https://www.linkedin.com/in/codymcguffie/ (LinkedIn)Check out EverBee - the best Etsy Seller Assistant: https://elmlink.co/everbeeBooks:https://www.amazon.com/Blitzscaling-audiobook/dp/B07DJYYG66/ref=sr_1_2?qid=1662372709&refinements=p_27%3AReid+Hoffman&s=books&sr=1-2 (Blitzscaling: The Lightning-Fast Path to Building Massively Valuable Companies)https://www.amazon.com/Zero-to-One-audiobook/dp/B00M284NY2/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= (Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future)https://www.amazon.com/Napoleon-Hills-Outwitting-Devil-Freedom/dp/B0054N6J5S/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= (Napoleon Hill's Outwitting the Devil: The Secret to Freedom and Success)Mentions:Jeff Bezos biographyhttps://www.amazon.com/Vivid-Vision-Remarkable-Aligning-Business/dp/161961877X (the book that Vlad mention - Vivid Vision: A Remarkable Tool For Aligning Your Business Around a Shared Vision of the Future)Tag and follow Vlad Hu:https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladhu-saasconsultant/ (LinkedIn)https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCerHCHaOXIhL5T8-GYFbpgw (YouTube channel)https://www.facebook.com/vladhu.saas (Facebook)