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Seaworthy

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Seaworthy is a podcast about building successful software. We provide actionable advice around product validation, execution, and promotion. Hosted by Andrew Verboncouer.
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In this episode, Scott Sambucci delves into the concept of "implementing equals learning," underscoring the importance of experimenting with new strategies in sales. Drawing parallels from his ultra-running experiences, Scott highlights the significance of pushing boundaries to foster growth and achievement. He discusses actionable strategies such …
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In this episode, Scott Sambucci explores the theme of "relentless forward progress" through the inspiring story of Patrick, a runner in the Western States 100 race. Scott delves into the key elements of patience, persistence, and perseverance, illustrating how maintaining a positive attitude, overcoming challenges, and adjusting goals can lead to s…
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In this episode, Scott Sambucci explores the importance of making hard tasks routine to achieve success, sharing insights drawn from his experiences as an ultra-runner. Scott discusses key strategies such as committing to the task, starting easy, and creating a dedicated workspace. He emphasizes avoiding overthinking and the significance of trackin…
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In this episode, Scott delves into the importance of putting yourself first to achieve your best in every aspect of life. He explores how setting goals, like training for an ultra marathon, can sharpen your focus and elevate your daily routines. Scott shares his insights on how scheduling everything, from exercise to work commitments, ensures you s…
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In this episode, Scott and Stephen discussed the critical importance of consistency and the distinction between discipline and motivation. Discipline gets things done whether you feel like it or not, whereas motivation is merely a temporary boost. Staying consistent is challenging, especially for entrepreneurs with demanding schedules. For tasks su…
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Go Farther Episode #16: You are not alone - Why we do this In this episode, we had a genuine human-to-human conversation. As entrepreneurs, we're often expected to wear a mask or a Superman cape, but what’s real is behind all that. I shared a day where I ended feeling exasperated and frustrated. If you're a parent, spouse, or partner and an entrepr…
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In this episode, Scott Sambucci emphasizes the critical role of having a coach, sharing examples of renowned coaches and their impact on top performers. He discusses his personal experiences with coaches and underscores the value of seeking coaching for both personal and professional growth. Scott also highlights the importance of being willing to …
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In this episode, Scott Sambucci discusses the importance of making the most of unexpected downtime, managing schedules effectively, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle while traveling to maximize productivity. He highlights the need for being prepared and efficient during travel to reduce frustrations and ensure optimal performance. Scott also emph…
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In this episode, Scott Sambucci sits down with Dan Waldschmidt, a best-selling author, motivational speaker, and business strategist, to explore the application of Dan's EDGY Framework to the life of an entrepreneur and startup CEO. Dan's journey from success to failure and back again, including a moment where he nearly took his own life, brings a …
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In this episode, Scott discusses the benefits of automating decisions to maintain discipline and productivity in both personal and professional settings. He emphasizes the importance of time blocking and accountability in overcoming distractions and ensuring consistency in routines. By sharing examples from his own life, such as scheduling specific…
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In this episode, Scott Sambucci explores the balance between deliberate and emergent strategies in personal and professional settings. Drawing from his ultra running experiences and work life, he shares practical applications of this balance, such as his decision-making process for participating in a 200-mile race and his strategic decision to work…
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In this episode, Scott emphasizes the crucial role of routines in achieving both goals and happiness. He shares personal examples and strategies to guide listeners on their journey to success. Scott highlights the importance of routine in ultra running and training, as well as establishing structured routines at work. He underscores the value of re…
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In this episode, Scott underscores the pivotal role of clarity, control, and confidence in attaining success, offering a structured approach to goal-setting. He emphasizes the importance of visualization, effective planning, and preparation, advocating for the mapping out of timeframes and conducting standups and meeting prep. Introducing the conce…
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In this episode, Scott underscores the crucial elements of clarity, control, and confidence in the pursuit of success, offering a structured approach to goal-setting. Emphasizing the significance of visualization and effective planning, he advocates for meticulous preparation through time mapping, standups, and meeting prep. Introducing the concept…
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In this episode, Scott delves into the transformative power of gratitude, emphasizing its profound impact on both personal and professional growth. He underscores the importance of recognizing abundance and opportunities, urging listeners to shift their mindset towards problem-solving and ownership. By reframing challenges as opportunities for grow…
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In this episode, Scott Sambucci delves deep into the transformative power of confidence, drawing from his rich tapestry of experiences, which include training for arduous 100-mile races and competing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournaments. Through captivating anecdotes and practical insights, Scott underscores the indispensable role of confidence in bo…
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In this episode, Scott emphasizes the universal importance of resilience, offering three essential steps: commitment, control, and challenge. He shares a personal story of resilience during a demanding training run, illustrating the power of perseverance in overcoming obstacles. Customer needs revolve around persisting with business efforts, includ…
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In Episode 4 of the Go Farther series, Scott delves into the intricacies of overcoming obstacles, drawing inspiration from the hero's journey archetype. He underscores the importance of maintaining flexibility and relentless progress in the face of challenges, urging listeners to view obstacles as integral parts of their own narratives. Throughout …
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In this episode of the Go Farther podcast, Scott shares valuable insights into the art of staying focused on the present moment while effectively managing future concerns. He dives into practical planning strategies, emphasizing the importance of prioritization and time management for achieving productivity. Throughout the episode, Scott addresses …
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Join Scott as he recounts his transformative experience with the Uberman triathlon, sparking the inception of GoFarther. In this episode, he highlights the importance of tackling difficult challenges and forging personal frontiers. With fervor, Scott encourages listeners to pursue bold ideas, emphasizing the invaluable lessons learned through adven…
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In this podcast episode Scott explores the dynamic interplay between personal growth, entrepreneurship, and breaking through limitations. After a period of introspection in 2023, Scott reemerged with a fresh perspective, attracting consulting clients and revamping the podcast format. Now, in 2024, join us for the "Go Farther" series, where we spotl…
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Scott and Christopher engage in conversations covering various subjects, including founder-led sales and common fundraising errors. Additionally, they delve into the details of the Rally Innovation Summit, highlighting its emphasis on fostering collaboration across different sectors. Christopher stresses the significance of participating in events …
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In this episode, Scott and Ryan discuss the importance of referrals in building an effective sales strategy, including the key components of a referral process and the importance of consistency. They also discuss using AI for sales, with Ryan sharing tips and tactics for implementation. Scott promotes his coaching program, Startup Selling, and enco…
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Amy is an enterprise sales fanatic and startup junkie with over 20 years and $100M+ worth of deals closed. She's experienced how startups too often short-circuit their potential (and their salespeople’s) by missing the mark on one very important thing: recruiting. This is where Amy and ATP come in! Amy is well known on LinkedIn and on the sales spe…
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Meet Eric Quanstrom, the Chief Marketing Officer at CIENCE, where he leads all marketing efforts from creating brand awareness to cultivating passionate fans. With a wealth of experience in marketing, digital media, technology, and strategy, Eric brings a unique perspective to his role. Prior to joining CIENCE, Eric held various executive positions…
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Wes Bush is a challenger. He’s challenged himself by running marathons, skydiving, and building a remote business. He’s challenged an entire industry to find a better way to approach SaaS growth. Wes is allergic to the status quo. As founder and president of the ProductLed, Wes spends his days teaching SaaS businesses how to flip the traditional sa…
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Collin Mitchell - 4x founder and the Chief Evangelist at Humantic AI Meet Collin Mitchell, a 4x founder passionate about Sales, Entrepreneurship, and Podcasting. Collin is the Chief Evangelist at Humantic AI where they are helping sellers personalize the entire sales process to build more rapport and close more deals. Collin is also the host of Sal…
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This is Part 6 of our series – First Principles for Startup Founders In this episode, Scott shares why EVERY startup must find a niche within their TAM as a starting point for sales, growth, and achieving Product-Market Fit down the road. The reason this is such a critical part of your sales processes is because it is IMPOSSIBLE to sell to every cu…
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This is Part 5 of our series – First Principles for Startup Founders In this episode, Scott shares why startup founders MUST establish Product-Problem Fit BEFORE they establish a Product-Market Fit product. Most founders I talk with started their company because they saw a big problem in the market or a big gap with the existing solutions. The very…
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This is Part 4 of our series – First Principles for Startup Founders In this episode, Scott talks about why ACTION is essential to learning when it comes to your startup’s sales and GTM process. Ideas are great, implementation is better. Because that’s the ONLY way you know if your idea is any good, collect metrics and know how to improve. To under…
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Bocar is a thought leader within the GTM landscape, being a Sales Coach at the Harvard Business School, revenue.fyi, and scalingto100.com. He was an early employee at Hootsuite, starting as a sales rep, pre-revenue, leading multiple GTM teams throughout its growth to $150M+ ARR, 1500+ employees and ~$300M in funding. Since then, his roles have been…
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Jeff Bajorek works with B2B sales teams to maximize performance by reframing their approach, their selling skills, and their mindset around their purpose. He helps them rethink the way they sell by reminding them of what needs to be done, showing them how to do it, and then making them believe they can. When he’s not at work, you can find him on a …
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This is Part 3 our series – First Principles for Startup Founders In this episode, Scott focuses on the principle: “No one cares about your product.” In this episode, Scott talks about a very basic principle that might be one of the most obvious once you hear it, but is often most difficult for many startups to implement. Your prospects only care a…
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Daily Dose: First Principles for Startup Founders – Sales is an Everyday Activity [Part 2] This is Part 2 our series – First Principles for Startup Founders In this episode, Scott focuses on the principle: “Sales is an everyday activity.” Booking booth space at a few industry conferences… Outsourcing your lead gen work to an SDR firm to batch and b…
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When things get tough, go back to First Principles. That’s what these next few podcast episodes are all about. In this episode, Scott focuses on the principle: “Focus on Now now; worry about Later later.” I’m seeing a lot of trepidation in the market right now, especially for startup founders, and founders are nervous for lots of reasons. First, fo…
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Over the last 10 years, Monica has built sales teams for Panjiva (acquired by S&P Global), Trello (acquired by Atlassian), and RedIQ (acquired by Berkadia/Berkshire Hathaway). Then, in 2018, She decided to change everything. She wanted to help founders and sales teams reach their goals in the fastest way possible. She wanted to get out of the day-t…
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Getting an enterprise deal across the finish line can feel like you've just crossed the 25 mile mark... and you've still got 25 more to go 😩 How do you sustain momentum in long deal cycles? What's required to get that deal to the finish line? Scott Sambucci shares lessons learned from being an ultramarathon athlete AND an enterprise seller. The two…
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In this episode of the Startup Selling Podcast, I interviewed Brandon Bornancin. Brandon Bornancin is the #1 best-selling author of 3 books, a serial salesperson (sold over $100M in sales), an eight-figure entrepreneur (2x), an inventor of Seamless.AI, and a motivational speaker who is obsessed with helping you maximize your success. Over the past …
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In this episode of the Startup Selling Podcast, I interviewed Jenifer Smith. If Jennifer Smith is right, the way anyone shares how-to knowledge is about to change forever. A former VC and McKinsey consultant turned accidental CEO, she interviewed more than 1,200 business leaders on a quest to understand everything there is to know about processes, …
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In this episode of the Startup Selling Podcast, I interviewed Morgan Smith & Nicholas Thickettl. Morgan Smith and Nicholas Thickett are Managing Partners at Alignd, a go-to-market and sales advisory firm, where they help B2B SaaS achieve pipeline momentum with better sales workflows and social prospecting. Morgan is a marketer by trade, originally …
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In this episode of the Startup Selling Podcast, I interviewed Jarrod Best-Mitchell. Jarrod is recognized for three things. - His passion for Sales and sharing that knowledge with his community. - His expert understanding of the B2B platform LinkedIn - His undying love for the color yellow. Jarrod is recognized as of one the top content creators and…
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In this episode of the Startup Selling Podcast, I interviewed Amy Hrehovcik. Amy Hrehovcik is a revenue human for life and card-carrying member of #TeamHuman. After selling enterprise tech for a decade, Amy pivoted to Sales Enablement where she built out two sales enablement departments. These days, Amy helps sales leaders launch their first intern…
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In this episode of the Startup Selling Podcast, I interviewed Leslie Venetz. After 15 years as a top-performing B2B sales professional and people leader, Leslie is an expert in building elite sales organizations. As the founder of Sales Team Builder, Leslie uses her expertise to partner with organizations that want to build inclusive, buyer-centric…
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In this episode of the Startup Selling Podcast, I interviewed Jen Spencer. Jen Spencer is the CEO of SmartBug Media®, a leading Intelligent Inbound® marketing agency that assists both B2B and B2C e-commerce businesses in growing revenue by generating leads, scaling revenue operations, and building market awareness through digital content, design, a…
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In this episode of the Startup Selling Podcast, I interviewed Todd Caponi. Todd Caponi is the author of the 3x best-book-award-winning, The Transparency Sale, a speaker & workshop leader as Founder & CEO of Sales Melon LLC, and the Managing Director of Chicago’s VentureSCALE. Todd is also a multi-time C-Level sales leader, a behavioral science nerd…
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In this episode of the Startup Selling Podcast, I interviewed Andy Paul . Andy's hit "Accelerate Your Sales" podcast was acquired by Revenue.io in 2020. Since re-named "Sales Enablement with Andy Paul", the show continues to inspire thousands of sales professionals each week. Andy has also written two award-winning sales books, "Zero-Time Selling" …
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In this episode of the Startup Selling Podcast, I interviewed Jeff Bajorek. Jeff Bajorek works with B2B sales teams to maximize performance by reframing their approach, their selling skills, and their mindset around their purpose. He helps them rethink the way they sell by reminding them of what needs to be done, showing them how to do it, and then…
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