Each week we talk with those who have succeeded and inspired in the world of software. How they did it, what advice they have, and what's coming in the future with new innovation. All aimed at helping you generate more leads, close more new customers, and Scale Your SaaS.
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Tune into the Practical Founders Podcast with host Greg Head for weekly in-depth interviews with founders who have built valuable software companies--without big funding.
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Welcome to Growth Leap, a Stun and Awe podcast that looks into how business builders design and grow their companies for performance and impact.
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I believe in doing BIG THINGS! You should be earning 6 figures easily as a sales rep. But chances are you are not...yet! Sales is the most important department in every company but many sellers are never taught how to effectively sell, much less how to earn their way to high-income status. My own career limped along until a company I worked for invested in sales training to help me succeed. Immediately afterward, I closed a deal worth 4X what the company spent on me and saw hockey-stick impr ...
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Every week, Inc 500 Serial Entrepreneur Jeff Durso interviews brave founders, uncovers their epic stories, and elicits profound insights about what has helped them achieve breakthroughs in their business.
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B2B SaaS and Cloud founders, CEOs, and Go-To-Market operating executives share their journey as they scaled their business from $0M ARR to $100M and beyond. The guests share their insights on measurements of success, performance metrics, and benchmarks they use to guide and inform their decision-making and growth journey.Guests include founders and CEOs of amazing success stories such as LinkedIn, DocuSign, Marketo, Gainsight, Salesforce Commerce Cloud, ringDNA, InsightSquared, Cloudera and ...
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My Three-Step Process for Closing Deals | Matt Wolach - 1797
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Are you struggling to close deals in today's challenging sales environment? Join your host, Donald Kelly, as I sit down with Matt Wolach, a seasoned software sales coach. In this episode of The Sales Evangelist Podcast, you’ll learn how to boost your closing rates with Matt's secret sales tactics. Tune in and take the first step toward transforming…
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#98: What VCs Don’t Tell Founders About Raising Big Funding (Part 1 of 2) – Greg Head
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In this episode, Practical Founders Podcast host Greg Head discusses the most important things venture capital investors don’t tell new SaaS startup founders. He emphasizes that VCs invest in very few businesses and are looking for big wins. Greg highlights the importance of understanding the game of venture capital funding and the alternatives ava…
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Not Doing This In Your Discovery Call Is Killing Your Deals | Edwin Aristor - 1804
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Do you know the most powerful trait to have as a sales professional? Find out in this episode of “The Sales Evangelist Podcast.” In this episode, I chat with Edwin Aristor, a GTM Growth Strategist with Praxis Labs, about how curiosity can transform sales performance and foster meaningful client relationships. Click play to learn more! About Edwin A…
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321: How to Quickly Spin Up a Quality Engineering Team - with Matt Watson
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EPISODE SUMMARY In a recent episode of Scale Your SaaS, Matt Watson, CEO and Founder of Full Scale, shared his journey from being a customer to leading a successful outsourcing company with host and B2B SaaS Sales Coach Matt Wolach. Matt's insights provide valuable lessons for entrepreneurs, especially those in the SaaS industry. PODCAST-AT-A-GLANC…
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Successful Cold Email Magic Word Count | Jason Kramer - 1803
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What’s the ideal word count for a successful cold email? To find out, tune into this episode of the Sales Evangelist Podcast. In this episode, I sit down with Jason Kramer to discuss the ins and outs of effective email outreach. Jason, the founder of Cultivize, shares his proven framework for enhancing email effectiveness and driving better results…
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#97: Bootstrapped Auto Dealer Software and Sold to Private Equity Buyer – Mike Trasatti
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Mike Trasatti spent 10 years in the automotive dealer software business before he found an auto dealer in Iowa who had built is own complete software system. They partnered up in 2008, and Mike became the first CEO of the spinout software company, DealerBuilt. DealerBuilt grew slowly as a bootstrapped startup in a market full of large incumbent com…
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Friday Phone Calls: My Secret to Booking Appointments | Sara Plowman - 1802
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Are you dreading the thought of cold calling on a Friday afternoon? This episode of "The Sales Evangelist Podcast" could change that. Join me and my special guest, Sara Plowman, as we delve into the art and science of cold outreach. Click play to hear her practical cold-calling strategies that have propelled her success in the competitive world of …
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Scaling eCommerce with YouTube Ads: Christian Hoppe’s Proven Approach
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Send us a Text Message. On this episode of the Growth Leap Podcast, I chat with Christian Hoppe, co-founder of Forwrd Agency. This digital marketing agency has cracked the code for driving revenue for sustainable e-commerce brands with YouTube ads. With over 15 years of experience in digital marketing and advertising, Christian shares how he discov…
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320: LinkedIn Do’s and Don’ts - with Donald Kelly
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EPISODE SUMMARY In the fast-paced world of software sales, finding innovative ways to connect and engage with potential clients is paramount. Recently, I had the pleasure of featuring Donald Kelly, Founder and Chief Sales Evangelist at The Sales Evangelist on the show. Donald’s journey, insights, and strategies offer a masterclass in sales evangeli…
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My Four Part Cold Email Secret | Vin Matano - 1801
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How do you get high email open rates? Discover the secret framework in this episode of the "Sales Evangelist Podcast." I, the podcast host, sit down with special guest Vin Matano and discuss his four-part cold email secret. I'm telling you, you don't want to miss this episode. Vin shares his deep expertise in cold email outreach. Tune in to learn h…
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#96: Expert Explains Payments Monetization For Your SaaS Business - Brian Abernethy
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Brian Abernethy, founder of Utopaya, is an expert in helping SaaS leaders navigate the complicated process of adding payments monetization to their product offerings and business strategies. With a long history in the payments industry, Brian has worked with hundreds of early-stage SaaS leaders and their investors to optimize their payments strateg…
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We Are Making Some Changes | Donald Kelly - 1800
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Welcome back to another fantastic episode of the "Sales Evangelist Podcast." As your host, Donald C. Kelly, I have some big news to share! I'm pretty excited about this, and I know you will be too. But what's the big news? Don't keep yourself in suspense! Click that play button and get ready for the big reveal. The Sales Evangelist Podcast Updates …
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319: Is a Fractional Sales Leader Right for Me? - with Mike Malloy
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EPISODE SUMMARY Software companies are increasingly looking for innovative ways to scale their operations while maintaining flexibility and cost-efficiency. Enter Mike Malloy, founder of Malloy Industries Consulting Group. With over 15 years of corporate experience and a stellar track record, including helping entrepreneurs secure deals on the popu…
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Why Sales Professionals Need Inbound Marketing and Transparency More Than Ever Before! | Marcus Sheridan - 1799
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Yes, inbound marketing and transparency are still important in 2024. This is why I'm sharing a special rerun of 'The Sales Evangelist Podcast' episode 078. In this episode, I have the privilege of chatting with Marcus Sheridan, aka 'The Sales Lion,' on how to make inbound leads more effective for a sales pipeline. And here's the kicker: The secret …
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#95: Bootstrapped, Scaled, and Sold a SaaS-like Tech-Enabled Services Business
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Jeff Corn is the co-founder and former CEO of Virtuance, one of the US's leading real estate photography and marketing providers. In 2010, Jeff was in the real estate investment business and wondered why it took $10,000 and nearly a month to get professional photos for new listings. He and a cofounder started taking photos to serve busy real estate…
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My Formula To Build Sales Discipline & Habits | Dre Baldwin - 1798
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You have a fantastic business idea and often daydream about how life will be once you make it. However, once you start putting in the work, staying excited about your big idea becomes a lot harder. How can you stay disciplined to ensure you become a successful sales professional? Tune into this episode of The Sales Evangelist Podcast to find out. Y…
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Building a Business on Your Terms: Melissa Kwan on Bootstrapping and Webinar Automation
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Melissa Kwan, co-founder and CEO of eWebinar. eWebinar is a platform that automates webinars using prerecorded videos. Melissa is a three-time bootstrap founder, digital nomad, and host of the Profit Led Podcast. As an entrepreneur, she's driven by her desire to create a b…
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318: How to Grow Revenues with Great Account Management - with Alex Raymond
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EPISODE SUMMARY In 2024, the software industry is experiencing what I like to call "The Big Squeeze." Sales leaders and Chief Revenue Officers (CROs) are being asked to achieve more with fewer resources. Goals and quotas remain unchanged, but teams are shrinking, leads are drying up, and customers are less responsive. This pressure cooker environme…
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#94: Practical M&A Advisor Explains SaaS Valuations and Acquisition Trends – Adam Haynes
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Adam Haynes is a managing director at GLC Advisors, an M&A advisory firm that helps bootstrapped founders to successfully sell their companies. The software advisor team at GLC has been working with practical software founders for over 15 years and has completed over 100 software transactions. In this expert interview, Adam shares: What has changed…
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The Best Follow-Up Sequence I Have Ever Used | Donald Kelly - 1796
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After scheduling an appointment with a prospective client, you’re confident they will close the deal once you speak with them again. However, when you enter the Zoom meeting, they’re not there. After sending several follow-up emails, it’s clear that this client got away. The follow-up game is pretty annoying, so how can you avoid this from happenin…
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317: On Startup Mistakes, Successes, and $82M in Funding - with Ozan Unlu
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EPISODE SUMMARY In this week’s episode of Scale Your SaaS, Ozan Unlu, founder and CEO of Edge Delta, shared insights into his journey and the innovations driving his company with host and B2B SaaS Sales Coach Matt Wolach. With a background that spans leadership roles at tech and aerospace giants like Microsoft, Boeing, and Sumo Logic, Ozan's expert…
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5 Things Sellers Must Demonstrate To Get Hired | Dan Fantasia - 1795
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Are you a seller trying to find your dream job? Discover how in this episode of The Sales Evangelist Podcast. Host Donald Kelly chats with guest Dan Fantasia, the CEO of Treeline Incorporated, on the crucial aspects of sustaining a sales career and excelling in job interviews. Click the play button to learn the five tricks to help sales representat…
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Untrapping Product Teams with David Pereira: Insights on Product Management and Innovation
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Send us a Text Message. David Pereira is CEO of Omoco and a seasoned product leader with 15 years of experience, primarily in the digital product development sphere. David shares his journey from a software engineer to a leading role in product management, and now as the CEO and CPO of Omoco, a company innovating in the maritime industry with a use…
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#93: SaaS Sales Coach Shares How to Improve Your Demo Close Rate – Matt Wolach
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Matt Wolach spent 15 years as a successful SaaS account rep, sales leader, and software founder before becoming a SaaS sales coach for early-stage B2B SaaS companies. He has worked with over 250 SaaS founders and sales leaders worldwide to improve their close rates and create repeatable sales systems quickly. In this episode, Matt shares: How B2B S…
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How to Negotiate Without Manipulating Your Prospects | Susie Tomenchok - 1794
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Today, we're going into the archive and bringing out an episode where Donald is joined by executive coach Susie Tomenchok to learn how sales professionals can master negotiating without manipulating. Negotiation isn’t manipulation: Incorporating negotiating strategies and techniques helps you and your team reach its needs or goals and opens the doo…
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316: Go from Startup to Unicorn - with Jason Radisson
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EPISODE SUMMARY In the dynamic world of business, where innovation is the lifeblood of success, it takes a special kind of vision and determination to carve out a niche that truly makes a difference. In this episode of Scale Your SaaS, Jason Radisson, CEO and founder of Movo, shared insights into his entrepreneurial journey with host and B2B SaaS S…
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My One-Page Business Case To Win Executive Buyin | Andrew Kappel - 1793
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Are you ready to revolutionize your sales strategy and close deals faster than ever? In our latest episode, we dive into the innovative world of sales acceleration with Andrew Kappel, a seasoned sales consultant with a knack for transforming sales strategies from the ground up. Join us as Donald Kelly, our host, explores Andrew’s approach to crafti…
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#92: Bootstrapped Integration Platform Growing Faster by Niching In and Doubling Down – Charlie Alsmiller
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Charlie Alsmiller is the founder and CEO of APIWORX, a powerful integration platform for mid-sized ecommerce companies. He is an experienced practical founder who has created and grown several software companies. His first venture was VC-funded and shut down quickly in 2001. His next software ventures were bootstrapped with funding from services re…
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False Patterns: "Your Best Customer" Probably Doesn't Look Like Your Next Customer | Brady Jensen - 1792
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Are you struggling to pivot sales strategies based on a single customer’s feedback? Is it hard to understand why a seemingly perfect sales approach failed? If you answer yes to both questions, you must listen to this episode of The Sales Evangelist. Host Donald Kelly chats with Brady Jensen, a leading expert in market research and customer identifi…
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315: Proven Ways to Acquire and Keep Customers for Life - with Richard Weylman
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EPISODE SUMMARY In the ever-evolving world of SaaS, where personal touch and customer satisfaction are critical, it's essential to grasp the nuances of customer experience and relationship management. I was thrilled to chat with Richard Weylman, a distinguished business consultant and Hall of Fame keynote speaker this week. Richard offered invaluab…
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How Sellers and Leaders Can Use Content To Grow Pipeline | Gabe Lullo - 1791
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Creating content on LinkedIn is essential for inbound marketing and growing a sales pipeline. But you need to figure out how to do it. Learn how to do it in this episode of "The Sales Evangelist Podcast." In this insightful episode, Gabe Lullo, the CEO of Alleyoop, joins host Donald Kelly to delve into the transformative role of content in sales st…
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#91: How AI Is (and Isn’t) Changing the Game for Practical SaaS Founders – David Evans
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David Evans, the managing partner of Sentiero Ventures, a seed fund focused on AI-focused software startups. David discusses the role of AI in software development and the opportunities it presents for practical SaaS startups. He shares his journey with AI and predictive modeling in his previous companies and the key factors he looks for when inves…
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5 Things You Must Do To Close More Enterprise Deals | David Blaha - 1790
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Do you want to master the art of effective closing? The only way for you to become one of the greats in enterprise sales is by listening to an expert. In this episode of "The Sales Evangelist Podcast," host Donald Kelly chats with David Blaha, a seasoned professional with a 30-year track record, including pivotal roles at American Express and his c…
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314: How to Get Your Startup Early Traction - with Graham Curry
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EPISODE SUMMARY Launching a software startup is like embarking on a journey into the unknown, with twists and turns that can often be as exhilarating as they are daunting. Graham Curry, founder of Handicaddie, shares his insights from the rollercoaster ride of startup life, offering valuable lessons for fellow founders and aspiring entrepreneurs wi…
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Why 58% of Salespeople Are In the Wrong Job & How To Fix It | Peter Smith - 1789
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What are the key traits to becoming a successful sales representative? Discover them in this episode of “The Sales Evangelist Podcast.” In this enlightening episode, host Donald Kelly sits down with Peter Smith, a seasoned sales leader and the author of the intriguing book "Hiring Squirrels." Peter shares invaluable insights on identifying and nurt…
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