Best Saas Academy Podcasts (2024)

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The Ecommerce Genius: How to build companies that sell (with Adii Pienaar) | Ep 36 1:09:19

33m ago1:09:19

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👉🏻 Want a 3-step action plan to help scale your SaaS? Book a FREE growth session (https://www.saasacademy.com/scalenow?...) -- Join Matt (@mattverlaque) as he sits down with Adii Pienaar (@adii), founder of WooCommerce, Conversio and Cogsy, which led to multiple successful exits. 📌 In this episode we dive deep into... ➡ How the e-commerce industry …

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Matt Verlaque, COO at SaaS Academy, on Enhancing Team Performance Through Healthy Conflict and Feedback 42:15

2d ago42:15

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In this episode, our host Aydin Mirzaee sits down with Matt Verlaque, COO of SaaS Academy and co-founder of High Speed Ventures. Matt’s unique career journey spans over a decade in firefighting and emergency services before venturing into technology and entrepreneurship. He shares how his experiences have shaped his approach to leadership and manag…

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Eytan Bensoussan, CEO at NorthOne, on Reverse Engineering Decisions to Uncover Intuitive Insights 44:34

2h ago44:34

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In this episode, Eytan Bensoussan, CEO and co-founder of NorthOne, a business banking platform for small businesses, shares his experiences. He has had a diverse career path, including time at McKinsey & Company to co-founding NorthOne. In episode 12 of season 2, he delves into the importance of understanding team motivations, effective hiring prac…

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He Went From Broke to CEO (with Johnny Page) | Ep 35 1:02:35

5h ago1:02:35

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👉🏻 Want a 3-step action plan to help scale your SaaS? Book a FREE growth session (https://www.saasacademy.com/scalenow?...) -- Join Matt (@mattverlaque) as he sits down with our very own Johnny Page(@johnnypage13), CEO at SaaS Academy. 📌 In this episode we dive deep into... ➡ Johnny's unusual upbringing ➡ ➡ When & why founders should consider ventu…

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Crush your career: From Credit Management to Customer Success 9:59

3d ago9:59

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Have you ever found yourself at a career crossroads, wondering if it's time for a change? For some this could mean finding a similar role in a different company, for others it could mean an entirely new career path. If you've been contemplating a shift into the dynamic world of customer success, we have just the thing for you! Tune into our latest …

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How To Become A Data-Driven Business (with Ben Yoskovitz) | Ep 34 1:23:43

4d ago1:23:43

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👉🏻 Want a 3-step action plan to help scale your SaaS? Book a FREE growth session (https://www.saasacademy.com/scalenow?...) -- Join Johnny (@johnnypage13) and Matt (@mattverlaque) as they sit down with Ben Yoskovitz, Founding Partner at Highline Beta and co-author of 'Lean Analytics' to talk all things data. 📌 In this episode they go deep into what…

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Mark MacLeod, Startup CEO Coach, on the 3 Core CEO Duties and How to Avoid Burnout While Balancing Them 42:40

10d ago42:40

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In this engaging episode, we sit down with Mark Macleod, a seasoned CFO, VC, and angel investor whose career has significantly impacted high-growth technology companies. Mark takes us through his extensive experience, from his roles at FreshBooks and Real Ventures to founding SurePath Capital Partners. He shares invaluable lessons on the evolution …

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This Guy Made a Million Dollar App for Chik-Fil-A (with Michael Alvarez) | Ep 33 55:43

11d ago55:43

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"I help Chick-fil-A operators sell more chicken!" -- 👉🏻 Want a 3-step action plan to help scale your SaaS? Book a FREE growth session (https://www.saasacademy.com/scalenow?...) -- Join Johnny (@johnnypage13) and Matt (@mattverlaque) as they sit down with Michael Alvarez, founder and CEO of OneClick App, a workforce management software for Chick-fil…

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How to Become a Master of Sales (with Mike Manzi) | Ep 32 1:17:28

17d ago1:17:28

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"You need to first create an environment where they trust you. Second, create an environment where they know that you're going to work your butt off. And third, create an environment where you're actually helping them." -- 👉🏻 Want a 3-step action plan to help scale your SaaS? Book a FREE growth session (https://www.saasacademy.com/scalenow?...) -- …

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Jessica Zwaan, COO at Talentful on Bringing Product Management Practices and a Commercial Focus into People Operations 42:14

23d ago42:14

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In this insightful episode, we sit down with Jessica Zwaan, COO of Talentful, whose impressive career journey spans roles in HR and operations across leading tech and SaaS companies. Jessica shares her transition from HR to the COO role, discussing the significant learnings and challenges faced along the way. She delves into the importance of comme…

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The Power of Intimacy: Building Strong Customer Relationships (with Calvin Correli) | Ep. 31 1:03:17

1M ago1:03:17

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"Intimacy is what we offer to our customers. We make them feel seen, heard, and felt." -- 👉🏻 Want a 3-step action plan to help scale your SaaS? [Book a FREE growth session] (https://www.saasacademy.com/scalenow?utm_campaign=SAPodcast_2023&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=shownotes). -- Today, @johnnypage1 and @mattverlaque are joined by @CalvinCorreli…

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From NASA Engineer to Entrepreneur (with Tyler Ryan) | Ep. 30 1:36:24

2M ago1:36:24

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"What it means to be data-driven is to let 99% of the decisions be made for you so that you can focus on the high-leverage 1%." -- 👉🏻 Want a 3-step action plan to help scale your SaaS? Book a FREE growth session (https://www.saasacademy.com/scalenow?...) -- Join Johnny (@johnnypage13) and Matt (@mattverlaque) as they sit down with former NASA engin…

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Reducing Meeting Bloat with C-Suite Executives at Ably, Consensus, DealMaker, and Tucows 54:59

2M ago54:59

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In this special C-Suite Roundtable episode of Supermanagers, host Aydin Mirzaee brings together 4 top executives from diverse industries to tackle one of the biggest challenges in modern workplaces: meeting efficiency. This episode features Michael Koenig, CEO at Tucows, Rebecca Kacaba, CEO at DealMaker, Jeffrey Sullivan, CTO at Consensus, and Matt…

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Unlocking the Potential of Product-Led Growth (with Wes Bush) | Ep. 29 1:10:35

2M ago1:10:35

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👉🏻 Want a 3-step action plan to help scale your SaaS? [Book a FREE growth session](https://www.saasacademy.com/scalenow?.... Join Johnny (@johnnypage13) and Matt (@mattverlaque) as they sit down with Wes Bush He’s the author of the best-selling book Product-Led Growth and founder of PoductLed.com — a proven system that helps SaaS companies scale th…

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Tanya Janca Talks secure coding, Semgrep Academy, and community building, and more! 1:27:18

1M ago1:27:18

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Check out the BrakeSecEd Twitch at https://twitch.tv/brakesec Join the Discord! https://discord.gg/brakesec #youtube VOD (in 1440p): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axQWGyd79NM Questions and topics: Bsides Vancouver discussion Semgrep Community and Academy Building communities What are ‘secure guardrails’ Reducing barriers between security and deve…

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Ken Weary, COO of Hostaway, on Culture Add in Hiring, Deliberate Decision-Making, and Scaling a Remote Workforce Across 40+ Countries 38:43

2M ago38:43

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Ken’s role as COO at Hostaway, a SaaS startup transforming the vacation rental industry, showcases his innovative approach to remote work and leadership. In discussion with host Aydin Mirzaee, Ken delves into the diverse experiences that have shaped his career, including pivotal positions at Hotjar and his unique journey as a digital nomad. His tra…

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How To Build A Data-Driven Business (with Cedric Chin) | Ep. 28 1:27:52

2M ago1:27:52

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"If you're asking for swimming advice, you don't go and talk to someone who has never swum before. You go talk to an Olympic swimmer." Join Johnny (@johnnypage13) and Matt (@mattverlaque) as they sit down with Cedric Chin, the genius behind Commoncog.com - an industry leading blog that helps founders accelerate business expertise. in this episode, …

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Albert Strasheim, CTO at Rippling, on Embracing Rapid Iteration and Setting Goals for Accountability 43:12

2M ago43:12

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Albert’s role as CTO & SVP of Engineering at Rippling is marked by an impressive blend of technical expertise and leadership experience. In discussion with host Aydin Mirzaee, Albert delves into the diverse experiences that have shaped his career, including pivotal positions at Segment, Mesosphere, and Cloudflare. His journey from engineering roles…

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The Power of Deceleration: How to Create Clarity As A High Performer (with Steve Schlafman) | Ep. 27 1:26:39

2M ago1:26:39

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“Who are you beyond your professional identity?” Join Johnny (@johnnypage13) and Matt (@mattverlaque) as they sit down with Steve Schlafman, a former VC who traded the boardroom for the coaching couch. Steve now guides high-achievers, especially founders, through major life pivots and career crossroads. In this episode, Steve opens up about his own…

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Vitaly Pecherskiy, Co-Founder at StackAdapt, on the Role of the CEO, Mental Models, and Employee Onboarding 44:51

2M ago44:51

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Vitaly’s journey from COO to CEO of StackAdapt, a thriving programmatic advertising company, is marked by substantial role diversification and a refined approach to leadership. In discussion with host Aydin Mirzaee, Vitaly highlights the nuanced differences between the roles. 👉 Visit our website to get all the details: https://fellow.app/supermanag…

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The Importance of Niching Down in the AI Space (with Maddie Bell) | Ep 26 1:07:12

3M ago1:07:12

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“I just read the best fiction of my life and it was my pitch deck from two years ago.” Join Johnny Page (@johnnypage13) and Matt Verlaque (@mattverlaque) on a new episode of the SaaS Academy Podcast as they sit down with Maddie Bell, CEO of Scheduler.ai. Maddie's journey from Procter & Gamble to co-founding a thriving startup is packed with valuabl…

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Why Dan Martell is stepping down as CEO... | Ep 25 46:20

3M ago46:20

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"There's a lot of fear and limiting beliefs and identity things that founders get tied up in." Join Johnny Page (@johnnypage13) and Matt Verlaque (@mattverlaque) on a new episode of the SaaS Academy Podcast AS they discuss the transition of leadership at SaaS Academy with Dan Martell. 00:00 - Intro / Setting the Stage 01:04 - Reflecting on a Life C…

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Rob Khazzam, CEO at Float on Building a Culture of Urgency, Customer Obsession, and Risk Tolerance 44:56

3M ago44:56

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Rob Khazzam's tenure on Uber's first international launch team provided invaluable lessons that continue to shape his leadership as CEO of Float. At Uber, Rob experienced an environment marked by an unwavering focus on talent, a bias for action, and relentless execution. Amidst the intense and fast-paced environment, Rob also recognized the importa…

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How to Become a Key Person of Influence (with Daniel Priestley) | Ep 24 1:21:01

3M ago1:21:01

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“You're standing on a mountain of value. You just can't see it." Join Johnny Page (@johnnypage13) and Matt Verlaque (@mattverlaque) on a new episode of the SaaS Academy Podcast as they explore the remarkable entrepreneurial journey of Daniel Priestley. From diving into $8000 of credit card debt at age 21 to start his first venture, to becoming the …

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Mark Frein, COO at Oyster on Being a Multifunctional Executive and Harnessing Pattern Recognition in Leadership Roles 41:33

3M ago41:33

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Mark Frein, COO of Oyster, discusses how he approaches his role as a multifunctional executive. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on the scope and responsibilities of the job, rather than the title. Transitioning from a single-function to a multifunctional executive, like a COO, requires a significant shift in how you operate. According to M…

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How to Build A $30M Company (with Dev Basu) | Ep 24 49:42

3M ago49:42

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“The only difference between a really high performing team member and a high performing entrepreneur is their appetite for risk.” Today, Johnny (@johnnypage13) and Matt (@mattverlaque) are joined by guest Dev Basu, CEO of Powered by Search, as they delve into Basu's entrepreneurial journey, starting from selling video games in high school to scalin…

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The Art of Profitability in SaaS and Service Businesses (with Marcel Petitpas) | Ep 22 44:32

3M ago44:32

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“We understood the problem very well, and it was a very real problem in the market.” Today, Johnny (@johnnypage13) and Matt (@mattverlaque) are joined by Marcel Petitpas, co-founder and CEO of Parakeeto as well as head strategic coach at SaaS Academy, as they explore Marcel's journey from a service business owner to a SaaS entrepreneur, emphasizing…

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Mauro Porcini, SVP & Chief Design Officer at PepsiCo, Reveals the Traits Shaping the Unicorn Leadership Teams of the Future 50:10

3M ago50:10

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There’s a secret formula behind fostering innovation, driving success, and creating positive work environments in large corporations. Optimism, coupled with curiosity and kindness, are traits that leaders must embody to create synergies, boost efficiency, and improve working relationships in their organizations. According to Mauro Porcini, these un…

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The Founder's Dilemma: To Create or Not to Create Content? | Ep 21 31:59

3M ago31:59

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“Your point of view will evolve and improve the more you socialize it to other people.” Today, Johnny (@johnnypage13) and Matt (@mattverlaque) share their insights on the importance of content creation for founders. They discuss how initially, they believed branding and market positioning were crucial, but realized that customers care more about th…

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Josh Grossman - building Appsec programs, bridging security and developer gaps 1:16:22

3M ago1:16:22

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Youtube VOD: https://youtu.be/G3PxZFmDyj4 #appsec, #owasp, #ASVS, #joshGrossman, #informationsecurity, #SBOM, #supplychain, #podcast, #twitch, #brakesec, #securecoding, #Codeanalysis Questions and topics: 1. The background to the topic, why is it something that interests you? How do you convince developers to take your course? 2. What do you think …

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Scaling a Repeatable SaaS Sales Machine (with Kyle Vamvouris) | Ep 20 58:40

4M ago58:40

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”I didn't want to fail at going off on my own because I was worried about what other people would think.” Today, Johnny (@johnnypage13) and Matt (@mattverlaque) are joined by Kyle Vamvouris, CEO of Vouris, as he shares his journey from a stand-up comedian and gym membership salesperson to becoming a sales consultant for early-stage tech startups, e…

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Managing messaging with management, becoming a CISO with Mary Gardner from Goldiknox 1:22:56

4M ago1:22:56

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Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed on this program are solely the views of the individuals involved and by no means represent absolute facts. Opinions expressed by the host and guests can change at any time based on new information and experiences and do not represent views of past, present, or future employers. Recorded: 08 …

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Kim Scott, Bestselling Author of ‘Radical Candor’ and ‘Radical Respect’ on Addressing Bias, Prejudice, and Bullying in the Workplace 48:23

4M ago48:23

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There’s no such thing as a bias-free workplace. According to Kim Scott, leaders must proactively look for and root out bias, prejudice, and bullying in the workplace. Rather than waiting for these behaviors to escalate into harmful situations, she advocates for a shared commitment in your organization to dismantle bias, prejudice, and bullying head…

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Building a Legacy with Volunteer-Focused Technology (with Mark Hopwood) | Ep 19 40:07

4M ago40:07

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”Transactionally they're actually more, a higher percentage of younger people volunteering than ever before. They just volunteer less time.” Today, Johnny (@johnnypage13) and Matt (@mattverlaque) are joined by Mark Hopwood, President and Co-founder of VolunteerMatters, as they delve into the journey of a SaaS business dedicated to helping organizat…

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Should You Hire An Agency? | Ep 18 30:47

4M ago30:47

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“It's a lot of how we go faster, but again, it's like counting the costs before you, you go into that channel.” Today, Johnny (@johnnypage13) and Matt (@mattverlaque) talk about how and when to hire an agency, and the benefits and pitfalls of doing so. They share personal experiences of working with over 40 agencies in the past decade and how to ex…

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Why Every Founder Should Create Content | Ep 17 26:14

4M ago26:14

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“The effect that doing content can have on recruitment is bonkers!” Today, Johnny (@johnnypage13) and Matt (@mattverlaque) discuss the importance of content production for every SaaS company founder. They delve into the reasons why every SaaS founder should be the expert in their field, helping others with in-depth knowledge and insight. They also …

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Trailblazing career paths of three inspirational women in tech 14:42

5M ago14:42

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There is no one size fits all journey when it comes to careers in tech. And no one knows this better than our guests on this episode! Get ready to be truly inspired as we sit down with not one, but THREE incredible Sidetraders: · Elodie Ravachol, Area VP of Product · Natasha Rollason, Junior Software Developer Engineer in Test · Naomi Smith, VP of …

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The Art of Building a Culture of Winning - The SaaS Mailroom | Ep 16 23:22

5M ago23:22

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“You gotta show them what winning looks like.” Today, Johnny (@johnnypage13) and Matt (@mattverlaque) discuss key questions from their coaching communities and Facebook groups, offering insightful answers and practical tips on boosting sales rep performance, creating impactful case studies, calculating LTV, and implementing effective onboarding str…

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