Location:
United States
Description:
Two founders talk about how to build software businesses that are meant to last. Each episode includes a deep dive into a different topic related to starting, growing, and sustaining a healthy business.
Language:
English
Website:
https://www.startuptolast.com/
Episodes
Leveling up the team
4/25/2024
In this episode, we discuss using consultants to level up your team.
Duration:00:40:48
The first step of a flywheel
4/11/2024
In this episode, Rick explains how he’s getting more hands on with marketing.
Duration:00:54:38
Sometimes you need to touch the hot stove
3/28/2024
In this episode, we discuss how some lessons can't be taught, they have to be learned through experience. What does that mean for mentoring less experienced employees?
Duration:00:52:26
When to outsource
2/29/2024
In this episode, we talk about when it makes sense to outsource work to contractors and agencies, vs when it makes sense to do something in-house.
Duration:00:49:08
Talk to sales
2/15/2024
In this episode, we talk about Less Annoying CRM’s latest sales experiment.
Duration:00:39:33
Learnings from a few days of snowboarding
2/1/2024
In this episode, we talk about takeaways from big snow tiny conf, and more.
Duration:00:46:21
Profit first
1/18/2024
In this episode, we discuss how Rick is using the “profit first” mindset to manage company finances.
Duration:00:50:05
Looking back at 2023 and forward to 2024
12/28/2023
This is our yearly recap episode!
Personal updates from 2023
Personal goals for 2024
Professional updates from 2023
Professional goals for 2024
Biggest worry
What we want to learn
Duration:01:28:15
DEI isn't dead
12/15/2023
In this episode, we talk about Rick's open enrollment experience, and what LACRM is doing related to DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion)
Duration:00:50:01
Growth is hard
11/30/2023
In this episode, Rick tries to explain to me that there are people who know how to grow businesses, and I stubbornly insist otherwise.
Duration:00:57:48
Inflection point
11/9/2023
In this episode, we discuss what feels like an inflection point in Rick's business.
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Duration:00:51:46
Reducing Friction
10/26/2023
This week, we discuss how LegUp Health reduced a major point of friction when selling to employers.
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Duration:00:34:16
Build it and they will come
10/12/2023
In this episode, we discuss whether or not building features customers ask for is a valid path toward growth.
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Duration:00:53:27
The pricing change I didn’t want to make
9/28/2023
This week, we talk about a pricing change we recently announced at Less Annoying CRM. We dive into the history behind the decision, how it was communicated, what it means for the finances of the business, and more.
Duration:00:42:20
Reorg
8/31/2023
In this episode, we discuss a hodgepodge of things including a company reorg, growth tactics, and more.
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Duration:00:42:37
Execution eats strategy for breakfast
8/14/2023
In this episode, we talk about how both of us are refocusing on execution. Here's the full topic list:
Duration:00:48:53
Getting unstuck
7/23/2023
In this episode, we talk about Rick’s early signs of success getting out a sales rut, and much more.
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Duration:00:54:28
You can't optimize nothing
7/6/2023
In this episode, we talk about how much optimization should be done before you have demand generation figured out.
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Duration:01:00:00
Handling sales tax as a SaaS
6/8/2023
In this episode, we talk about what Less Annoying CRM is doing to handle sales tax compliance worldwide.
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Duration:00:55:46
Recapping the Product Hunt launch
5/25/2023
In this episode, we talk about Less Annoying CRM’s producthunt launch, and a lot more.
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Duration:01:04:39