Best Kyle Friese Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 12: Unexpected Show in Caneyville, Driving Through Ruts for a Date, and Diapers on Grandkids 41:08

7h ago41:08

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Join us again with special guest Frank Tomes as he shares more stories of his early years working, meeting his wife, and watching the grandkids.By Brandon/Jeremy/Kyle

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David Politis' lessons learned over 20 years of building/operating companies through to exit 54:58

24h ago54:58

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In this episode of the SaaS Revolution Show our host Alex Theuma is joined by David Politis, Founder and Executive Chairman at BetterCloud. "If you think about the journey of a company in the various stages of a business, we were getting to a scale where it made sense to find a partner who has a track record of taking companies to that next level, …

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63: Kyle Pursell - Paths into Growth with the Head of Growth Optimization at Shopify 1:11:28

6d ago1:11:28

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Send us a Text Message. Summary Kyle Pursell, the Head of Growth Optimization at Shopify, talks about impactful business strategies for growth. What is the challenge of moving upmarket, and the role of product-led growth in driving this success. And why cross-functional collaboration in growth initiatives is often undervalued. We also talk about th…

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Exiting your SaaS Business: Insights from Tim Schumacher, Co-founder of saas.group 46:47

8d ago46:47

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In this episode of the SaaS Revolution Show our host Alex Theuma is joined by Tim Schumacher, co-founder of saas.group, as he shares his insights on exiting your SaaS business. "The one thing that's moved the needle every time is being open about certain problems which appear in one business and solving them myself, in a way, and that usually made …

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S06 - Episode #13 - Wendy 30:21

10d ago30:21

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Send us a Text Message. In this week’s episode we’re heading back down to the American Southwest to talk to an amazing hiker, her name is Wendy and you can follow her on Instagram @scottsdalehikingtherapist Wendy shares with us some of her favorite hiking destinations in and around Arizona, including an epic trek in and out of the Grand Canyon. She…

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62: Kieran Flanagan: The state of AI in 2024 in Tech 1:02:43

12d ago1:02:43

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Send us a Text Message. Summary In the second conversation with Kieran Flanagan, SVP Marketing at Hubspot we talk about how we see AI really being used in tech and not just being a flashy thing you use once. From Sales, to Marketing to Product. Where are we today and where is all of this going? The conversation explores the role of AI in strategy, …

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Episode 11: Throwing Rocks, Getting Grandma Some Wood, and Traveling 47:36

14d ago47:36

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Join us with special guest Frank Tomes as he tells us some wonderful stories of his childhood, school time, and many others. Frank, Jeremy, and Kyle all share some travel stories.By Brandon/Jeremy/Kyle

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Marketing Leaders: 5 Ways to Not Get Fired, with Kyle Lacy CMO at Jellyfish 28:04

16d ago28:04

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Live from the SaaStock USA 2024 Scale Stage, Kyle Lacy (CMO, Jellyfish) tells marketing leaders the five ways to not get fired. "I believe marketing should have a seat at the table for all four of these to force alignment, because you are the hub and spoke of the go to market model - in my opinion. So that's why it's important that you at least hel…

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S06 - Episode #12 - Dev The Explorer 1:10:51

18d ago1:10:51

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Send us a Text Message. In this week’s episode we’re heading over to Michigan to talk to an amazing hiker, his name is Dev, but you may know him as Dev The Explorer on Instagram, follow his journey @devthe_explorer Dev shares with us some of his favorite places in and around Michigan, including the epic Fall Color season they experience. He also sh…

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61: Dennis R. Mortensen - How to win with building for productivity 52:14

19d ago52:14

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Send us a Text Message. Dennis R. Mortensen is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of LaunchBrightly, which makes money by automating the most annoying things in our work lives (through AI). We talk about why it’s important to own your own data set for competitive advantage and the misconception that successful entrepreneurs should become investo…

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5 Key Moments to Drive Revenue Growth & Customer Retention 22:31

23d ago22:31

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In this episode of the SaaS Revolution Show our host Alex Theuma is joined live at SaaStock USA 2024 by Ashley Grech, CRO at Xero, as she shares the five key moments to drive revenue growth & customer retention.While we're all familiar with sales cycles and customer life cycles, when you take a deeply customer-centric view, there are a few moments …

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S06 - Episode #11 - Krista 46:33

24d ago46:33

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Send us a Text Message. In this week’s episode we’re chatting with an amazing individual from Colorado. Her name is Krista and you can follow her on Instagram, @foertschkr Krista shares with us some of her favorite trails and regions that she’s been able to explore, including Montana and the PNW, as well as several Canadian National Parks. She also…

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60: Andrew Ettinger - Community-led growth in enterprise sales 53:58

26d ago53:58

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Send us a Text Message. Summary I talked with the amazing Andrew Ettinger from Appen about community-led growth in enterprise sales, the importance of cross-functional understanding, and the transformation of content and community in the sales process. We are also diving into the impact of AI on the industry and the need for cross-functional unders…

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Episode 10: Impacting Lives, Fried Chicken at the Durbin House, and Aunt Gertie's Scary Stories 38:37

28d ago38:37

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Join us for part 2 of special guest Ray Durbin as he talks about people who have had an impact on his life, and the ones he's impacting. We touch on meals and life in general as a young boy in Sunfish. Y'all' have a listen and enjoy!By Brandon/Jeremy/Kyle

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S06 - Bonus Episode #12 - Lauren & Kris 46:55

28d ago46:55

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we have the pleasure of talking to Lauren and Kris, two passionate individuals dedicated to making a difference in the fight against childhood cancer. Lauren, the Community Engagement Manager at CureSearch, plays a vital role in organizing the incredible Ultimate Hikes events. These events are not just breat…

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Decisions from The Gut with Jason Fried, Co-founder & CEO, 37signals 56:52

29d ago56:52

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A company is essentially two things: a group of people and a collection of decisions. How those people make these decisions is the art of running a business (37signals). We make decisions every single day, it’s what often dictates the direction of a business. Some decisions work out and some don’t. Some are quick to make and some tough to call. You…

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S06 - Episode #10 - Heather 55:54

1M ago55:54

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Send us a Text Message. In this week’s episode we’re heading out to Virginia to talk to an inspirational individual about their incredible outdoor experiences both in the states and abroad. Her name is Heather and you can follow her on Instagram, @heather_allyse Heather shares with us some of her favorite trails in and around Virginia, including th…

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59: Dani Grant - In-person Community building in a PLG product at Jam.Dev 48:23

1M ago48:23

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Send us a Text Message. Summary Jam.dev created a tool called Jam that helps product managers and engineers communicate and debug bugs more effectively. The company has grown to over 100,000 users and has fixed more than 2 million bugs. They have adopted a unique approach to marketing, prioritizing community building and sharing their journey as bu…

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Episode 9: Derby Hats, Drafted for Vietnam, and Connections that Pay Off 1:01:04

1M ago1:01:04

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Join us with special guest Ray Durbin as he tells about his early life in Sunfish, getting drafted for Vietnam, and some connections in life that pay off. Jeremy tells us about going to the Derby.By Brandon/Jeremy/Kyle

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How Aytekin Tank, CEO of Jotform, Bootstrapped a Unicorn SaaS with Teams of no More Than Six People 39:14

1M ago39:14

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In this episode of the SaaS Revolution Show our host Alex Theuma is joined by Aytekin Tank, CEO of Jotform, as he shares how he bootstrapped a unicorn SaaS with teams of no more than six people."One interesting number I can give is, like, we always had this 50% revenue growth rate and we still have that. That's very interesting. Actually, if we did…

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S06 - Episode #09 - Denise 59:04

1M ago59:04

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Send us a Text Message. In this week’s episode we’re heading down to SoCal to talk to an inspirational individual about their incredible outdoor experiences. Her name is Denise and you can follow her on Instagram, @denisebgraves Denise shares with us some of her favorite trails in and around California, including those found in Yosemite and Channel…

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58: Andy Johns - Stop. Burnout within High Performers 1:04:52

1M ago1:04:52

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Send us a Text Message. Summary Burnout and the pursuit of external validation in tech. The pressure to constantly achieve and the belief that success will bring happiness and fulfillment is driving some of us into ruin. It almost did with Andy Johns, he was never more successful and unhappier in his life until he his body hit the reset switch. Top…

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Episode 8: Playing Ball at Sunfish, Falling off a Bridge, Lightning Hits Hay, and Poultry in the Garden 56:31

1M ago56:31

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Special guest Walton Key joins us and tells about his years at Sunfish School, dairy farming in Huff, and many other stories. Kyle tells some good ones including one on the late Walter Webb.By Brandon/Jeremy/Kyle

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Live from SaaStock USA 2024: Kyle Hanslovan, Co-founder & CEO at Huntress 21:11

1M ago21:11

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In this episode of the SaaS Revolution Show our host Alex Theuma is joined live at SaaStock USA 2024 by Kyle Hanslovan, co-founder & CEO at Huntress."That nuance of finding the green field, the niche, is probably the single biggest differentiator that will help you escape and go, you know, you can sell to finds at one million or make five million i…

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S06 - Episode #08 - Scott 36:29

2M ago36:29

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Send us a Text Message. In this week’s episode we’re heading to the Bay Area in California to talk to Scott about his local trail systems. You can follow Scott on Instagram, @southbayhikes Scott shares with us some of his favorite trails in and around the Bay area, including some of the great local parks and preserves that are not only known for th…

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57: Erik Allebest - From 0 to 150 million ARR - The Chess.com story 1:13:30

2M ago1:13:30

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Send us a Text Message. Summary Chess.com has grown from being a simple chess service to a thriving 150 million ARR business. The company has focused on making chess accessible to everyone through services around a product that hasn’t changed in centuries. We touch on the challenges of scaling a company and the role of titles and leadership in an o…

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Episode 7: Tim's Coin Operated Laundry, Bear in the Air, and One Bite of the Ice Cream Cone 1:10:59

2M ago1:10:59

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Join us with our guest this week, Jimmy "Gabby" Hayes (Brandon's dad) as he tells some stories about being a truck mechanic in Sunfish. Kyle and Jeremy share some funny stories this week. And Jeremy tells a couple to pay tribute to his late uncle who just passed.By Brandon/Jeremy/Kyle

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Jake Dunlap, CEO of Skaled Consulting, on The Innovations in Sales Required to Hit Your Goals 40:59

2M ago40:59

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In this episode of the SaaS Revolution Show our host Alex Theuma is joined by Jake Dunlap, CEO of Skaled, who shares the innovations in sales required to hit your goals."Relevancy cuts through the noise. That is the only way to be successful - that is it, it is singular. If your team and your organisation cannot send relevant messages, whether it's…

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S06 - Episode #07 - AJ & Justin 59:19

2M ago59:19

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Send us a Text Message. In this week’s episode we’re heading to Colorado to talk to two brothers, AJ & Justin, from the band - A Brother’s Fountain and founders of the video production company, Stoked Ember. AJ & Justin share their favorite outdoor memories both domestically and abroad and how both their band and video production company came to be…

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56: Jason Fried - Motivation, forming habits and calendars 1:00:45

2M ago1:00:45

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Send us a Text Message. Motivation, forming habits, managing time, and why it’s important to know how much you enjoy solving problems with Jason Fried. Jason is really special to me and a 2nd time guest. Whenever we go at it, there are two worlds clashing in the best way possible. We are both never content with traditions and challenge the status q…

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Episode 6: Hauling Hay with Papa, Leather Clearing Loops, and Mayonnaise 57:17

2M ago57:17

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Kevin Alexander is with us for another episode. We touch on his grandfather "Papa" McKelvy Woosley. Kevin tells about farm work and country discipline. Make sure to listen past the closing for a bonus story and us breaking out the mayo on Kevin.By Brandon/Jeremy/Kyle

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Adam Robinson’s Lessons from When a Bootstrapper Tries to Grow like a Venture Backed Company 49:14

2M ago49:14

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In this episode of the SaaS Revolution Show our host Alex Theuma is joined by Adam Robinson, founder & CEO of Retention.com, who shares his lessons from when a bootstrapper tries to grow like a venture backed company."The word bootstrap mostly describes 'okay, I got it to 3 million, it's making a million and a half bucks. I don't have a lot of empl…

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S06 - Episode #06 - Smoke Elser & Eva-Maria Maggi 44:14

2M ago44:14

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Send us a Text Message. In this week’s episode we’re heading to Montana and the Bob Marshall Wilderness to talk to the co-authors of Hush of the Land: A Lifetime in the Bob Marshall Wilderness, Arnold "Smoke" Elser and Eva-Maria Maggi, you can follow them on Instagram, @hushoftheland Smoke and Eva share their favorite memories from venturing into t…

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Episode 5: Coaching at Sunfish, Snow Chains to Get Married, Gonfound Letters in Math, Burnouts and Stress Testing the Semis 1:07:26

2M ago1:07:26

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Special guest Kevin Alexander shares stories of his family and his father, the legendary Charles "Coach" Alexander. Jeremy tells some Semi truck stories. Kevin will be back in episode 6 with more stories and some shenanigans!By Brandon/Jeremy/Kyle

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55: Mike Weir - Churn & Sales compensation to fight churn 1:02:25

2M ago1:02:25

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Send us a Text Message. Summary The conversation with Mike Weir, former CRO of G2, focused on reducing churn and driving expansion revenue. At G2, they used a churn model with 14 highly correlated variables to identify at-risk customers and prioritize actions for the customer success team. We also discussed the importance of product and marketing i…

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David Klein, Co-founder and Managing Partner at One Peak on How the SaaS and Investing Market is Changing 33:28

2M ago33:28

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In this episode of the SaaS Revolution Show our host Alex Theuma is joined by David Klein, Co-founder and Managing Partner at One Peak, who shares his insights on how the SaaS and investing market is changing."1% increase in growth, the impact on valuation is the same as a 3% increase in profitability- even today. So growth is just valued at three …

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S06 - Episode #05 - Mack 58:11

2M ago58:11

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Send us a Text Message. In this week’s episode we’re heading to Utah to talk to amazing guest, her name is Mack and you can follow her outdoor adventures on Instagram, @exploreandhike Mack shares some of her favorite places in and around Utah, including the Antelope Island state park. She also shares with us her experiences visiting all of Utah’s M…

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Episode 4:Farming in the 70's & 80's, Durbin's Friendly Finance, Tim goes through the windshield, Catching crazy cows 1:03:22

2M ago1:03:22

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Join us as special guest Dale Logsdon shares some family history, talks about farming in the late 70's/early 80's, and tells about Sunfish financing. Jeremy tells some wild tales from his early years in Sunfish.By Brandon/Jeremy/Kyle

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How to Decide Which Baby to Kill - With Ev Kontsevoy, CEO of Teleport 35:00

2M ago35:00

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In this episode of the SaaS Revolution Show our host Alex Theuma is joined by Ev Kontsevoy, CEO of Teleport, as he shares how to decide which baby to kill..."We never make obviously bad decisions. Every single decision seems rational in the moment. But there is like a certain trend - and the one thing that keeps biting me is ignoring complexity for…

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S06 - Episode #04 - Rachel 1:09:39

2M ago1:09:39

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Send us a Text Message. In this week’s episode we’re heading to the Lake Tahoe region to talk to amazing guest, her name is Rachel and you can follow her outdoor adventures on Instagram, @rachelobendorf Rachel shares some of her favorite places in and around Lake Tahoe, including the majestic Lake Aloha, her unforgettable trip to Half Dome, and how…

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54: Anthony Pierri - Positioning your B2B Startup through your Homepage 59:41

3M ago59:41

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Send us a Text Message. Anthony Pierry, partner at FletchPMM, focuses on messaging for early-stage B2B SaaS startups, and he brought a lot of actionable knowledge on how to do it right to the ProducTea. Summary I talk with Anthony about how to focus and narrow down your target audience and how to communicate it through your value proposition. How d…

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Episode 3: Pink White, Hitchiking in Vietnam and Boiled Steaks: Part 2 1:13:42

3M ago1:13:42

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Join us for part 2 of special guest Colin White as he shares about family history, his time in Vietnam and many stories about his father: the legendary Uncle Gene.By Brandon/Jeremy/Kyle

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S06 - Episode #03 - Monica 40:54

3M ago40:54

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Send us a Text Message. In this week’s episode we’re heading to the Southwest to talk to an amazing guest, her name is Monica and you can follow her travel and outdoor adventures on Instagram, @hike.with.monica Monica shares with us some of her amazing outdoor experiences across the Southwest. From a wildlife refuge that’s a hidden gem in Oklahoma,…

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53: Adam Robinson - The power of LinkedIn for B2B from zero to one 49:54

3M ago49:54

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Send us a Text Message. Adam Robinson, CEO of Retention.com & RB2B, is the CEO who builds in public on LinkedIn and is crushing it by discovering the power of product-led growth as he is doing it. He’s very specific about what works and what doesn’t and how he got started. He explains the power of organic reach through LinkedIn and building a perso…

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Episode 2: Pink White, Hitchhiking in Vietnam and Boiled Steaks: Part 1 52:42

3M ago52:42

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Special guest Colin White shares about family history, his time in Vietnam and many stories about his father: the legendary Uncle Gene.By James

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Wes Bush on Product Led Scale 35:39

3M ago35:39

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In this episode of the SaaS Revolution Show our host Alex Theuma is joined by Wes Bush, founder & CEO of ProductLed, who shares his thoughts on product led scale."PLG is going to become the de facto go to market motion that powers SaaS companies of the future, whether you like it or not, it's just everything's going that way. And so with that said,…

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S06 - Episode #02 - Jonathan 39:27

3M ago39:27

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Send us a Text Message. In this week’s episode we’re heading back down to Austin, Texas to speak with an incredible hiker and traveler, he’s one half of the Hop The Earth team and his name is Jonathan. You can follow him and his wife Jessica, as the traveler the globe on Instagram, @hop.the.earth Jonathan shares about they’re outdoor experiences in…

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52: Casey Hill - Organic Demand with Email, Newsletters and Podcasts 48:51

3M ago48:51

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Send us a Text Message. Casey Hill is a Senior Growth Manager at ActiveCampaign, Institutional Consultant, and Founder. More importantly, he’s incredibly actionable and smart on LinkedIn around B2B Email channels, and that’s why I wanted to have him on the podcast. Summary We talk about how to approach Email, how to use it from the ground up to dri…

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Episode 1: Sunfish History, Lawn Mowers and Fish Across the Big Pond 1:19:57

3M ago1:19:57

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Join us as we uncover riveting tales from the backwoods of Kentucky!By James

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Martha Bitar's Top 5 Things That Helped Her Bootstrap to $25M ARR 34:42

3M ago34:42

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In this episode of the SaaS Revolution Show our host Alex Theuma is joined by Martha Bitar, CEO at Flodesk, who shares the top 5 things that helped her bootstrap to $25M ARR. "Someone somewhere told us not to build code for our solution until we had a customer interview that made someone cry because - cry in a good way! - because they were so excit…

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