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B2B SaaS Podcast

Entrepreneurship

On the "B2B SaaS Podcast", I interview the world's best B2B SaaS founders, asking them everything about their businesses. Every episode is designed to be compact (~ 15 minutes), data-backed ( with real SaaS metrics like MRR, growth rate, churn etc.) & actionable. In every episode, I deep-dive into one key theme that's very interesting & insightful of a company's journey. The themes I typically focus on are growth ( lead generation, conversion), customer success ( churn & expansion), product, M&A, technology & people.

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United States

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On the "B2B SaaS Podcast", I interview the world's best B2B SaaS founders, asking them everything about their businesses. Every episode is designed to be compact (~ 15 minutes), data-backed ( with real SaaS metrics like MRR, growth rate, churn etc.) & actionable. In every episode, I deep-dive into one key theme that's very interesting & insightful of a company's journey. The themes I typically focus on are growth ( lead generation, conversion), customer success ( churn & expansion), product, M&A, technology & people.

Language:

English


Episodes
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SaaS Giants Pay Them $300K Yearly for Optimization Secrets. Don't Miss Out on Boosting Your Conversions!

4/29/2024
In this episode, Sahil Patel, CEO of Spiralize, discusses predictive conversion rate optimization for B2B SaaS companies. What Spiralize Does: Understanding A/B Testing: Scraping and Analysis Process: Expertise and Value Proposition: Customer Base and Business Model: Acquisition Strategy and Market Focus: Team Structure and Engineering Role: Future Vision and Goals:

Duration:00:17:11

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The Epic Journey: Poker World Champion Builds $3M ARR SaaS from Scratch!

4/22/2024
Join host Upendra Varma in an insightful conversation with David Daneshgar, Co-founder and CEO of Whippy, an automation platform revolutionizing communication with AI. Tune in to uncover the secrets behind Whippy's remarkable journey from a poker world champion's entrepreneurial vision to a thriving multimillion-dollar SaaS venture.

Duration:00:20:37

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Cracking the Crowded Market : 30 Customers Within 6 Months of Launch with Our Genius GTM Strategy!

4/18/2024
In this episode Gerald Zankl, Co-founder and CEO of KickScale provides valuable insights into KickScale's journey, strategies for navigating a crowded market, and ambitious plans for future growth and innovation. Company Overview: Target Customer Base: Customer Metrics: Growth Strategy: Market Position and Vision: Investment and Compliance: Team Structure and Development: Future Growth and Metrics:

Duration:00:21:13

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How This Genius Founder Sold His CRM SaaS for 8 Figures in Just 3 Years!

4/15/2024
Yash Shah, CEO of Momentum Ventures talks about his current venture & the story of how he built & sold his SaaS company ClientJoy. Momentum Ventures: ClientJoy: This episode offers a comprehensive exploration of the strategies and journeys behind two successful ventures in the SaaS industry, providing valuable insights for aspiring founders and entrepreneurs.

Duration:00:27:51

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SalesScreen’s Explosive Rise to $8MN ARR: Unveiling their Secrets of Sustainable Growth!

4/11/2024
Join Upendra Varma as he sits down with Sindre Halaand, CEO, and co-founder of Salescreen, to delve into the journey of Salescreen, a sales gamification platform, and the secrets behind its remarkable growth. SalesScreen's Mission and Customer Base: Key Metrics and Growth Trajectory: Sales Motion and Go-to-Market Strategy: Average Deal Size and Customer Profiles: Company Evolution and Funding Strategy: Retention, Expansion, and Future Vision:

Duration:00:20:25

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They Build SaaS Products for Non-Technical Founders Under $10K. What’s Their Secret Sauce?

4/8/2024
Join host Upendra Varma in a deep dive with Ayush Singhvi, CEO of Byldd, as they unravel the secret behind building SaaS products for non-technical founders on a budget. Here are the talking points,

Duration:00:18:49

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Genius Viral Strategy: Growing Our Live-Music Vertical SaaS to an Incredible $6M+ ARR

4/5/2024
In this episode host Upendra Varma welcomes Matt Ford, co-founder and CEO of Prism FM, a vertical SaaS solution for the live music industry. Here are the talking points, Product: Understanding the Customers: Origins and Background: Initial Growth and Challenges: Sales Process and Pricing Strategy: Product Marketing and Network Effects: Team and Product Development: Funding and Vision: Future Growth:

Duration:00:21:57

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Why do 40+ B2B SaaS Customers pay us $100K+ to fix their Usage-Based Pricing

4/1/2024
Griffin Parry, founder and CEO of Meter talks about how their usage-based pricing SaaS has acquired over 30-40 customers with ACV’s in the range of $100K. Here are the talking points, Meter's Mission: Differentiation: Product Overview: Customer Base: Metrics and Customer Profile: Pricing Model: Growth and Sales Strategy: Zero to One Journey: Funding and Team Size: Next Milestone:

Duration:00:21:38

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How we Bootstrapped our Vertical SaaS to $2.5MN ARR with Zero Funding

3/28/2024
In this episode, we delve into the success story of ZenMaid, a Vertical SaaS company, with CEO Amar Ghose joining us to share insights. Here are the talking points,

Duration:00:20:04

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How Our Brilliant Word-of-Mouth Strategy Took Us Past $2MN ARR

3/25/2024
In this episode, Amit RG, CEO of RichPanel, discusses their journey from inception to surpassing $2MN ARR. Here are the talking points, Understanding RichPanel's Value Proposition Target Market and Product Differentiation Metrics and Growth Trajectory Conversion Strategy and Sales Cycle Churn, Retention, and Expansion Early-stage Growth and Funding Team Composition and Future Goals

Duration:00:27:59

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How We’ve Built a Killer Affiliate Program to Acquire Over 5000 Customers

3/21/2024
In this episode of the B2B SaaS podcast, host Upendra Varma sits down with Dana Dunford, the CEO of Hemlane, a property management platform. Dana sheds light on Hemlane's unique approach to property management and the strategies that have propelled its growth, particularly focusing on the development of a robust affiliate program. Here are the key takeaways: Company Overview: Customer Acquisition: Sales and Pricing: Funding and Growth: Vision and Future Plans:

Duration:00:16:01

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How we've Landed 200 Customers by Intelligently Bundling Virtual HR Services with our HR Software

3/18/2024
In this episode, Surendra Varma, the founder and CEO of Emgage, shares insights into their journey of scaling from zero to 100 customers by offering virtual HR services alongside their HR software. Here's what you'll discover in this insightful conversation: Introduction to EmgageIdentifying Market GapsProduct and Service OfferingCustomer Base and RevenueSales and Growth StrategyCustomer Acquisition ChannelsFunding and Team StructureVision for the Future

Duration:00:20:20

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How we’ve Hit $5MN+ ARR Selling $25K Deals to Customer Service Teams

3/15/2024
In this insightful episode of the B2B SaaS Podcast, we delve deep into the success story of Vivantio, a leading enterprise service management platform, with CEO Greg Rich. Discover the strategies, insights, and metrics behind their remarkable achievement of surpassing $5 million in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) by selling $25,000 deals to customer service teams. Here are the key topics covered, Introduction to VivantioUnderstanding the MarketProduct DifferentiationCustomer Base and RevenueGrowth JourneySales Cycle and Expansion StrategyChurn and RetentionTeam Structure and Vision

Duration:00:18:50

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Scaling Without VC: The Journey of eWebinar with Melissa Kwan

2/16/2024
In this episode of the B2B SaaS podcast, dive into the remarkable journey of E Webinar with its co-founder and CEO, Melissa Kwan. Discover how E Webinar, a pioneering webinar automation solution, has scaled to new heights without relying on traditional VC funding. Melissa shares insights into the company's founding, unique features, growth strategies, and vision for the future, offering valuable lessons for entrepreneurs and SaaS enthusiasts alike. Whether you're an entrepreneur, SaaS enthusiast, or interested in balanced business growth, this episode offers invaluable wisdom and inspiration. You can also watch this episode on youtube here.

Duration:00:23:21

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How Did Partnering with a Niche Influencer Bring Us 5,000 Customers?

1/10/2024
David Henzel, Founder of UpCoach, discusses their transformative journey from a DIY coaching course to a thriving platform with a 93% completion rate. The strategic partnerships, particularly with influencer Todd Herman, played a key role in the early success of UpCoach. Boasting a customer base of 5,000 with a mix of one-time and recurring paying users, UpCoach's top-of-funnel strategies include collaborations with coaches, podcast launches, and SEO efforts. Here are the key talking points, You can also watch this episode on youtube here,

Duration:00:10:37

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How did our Bootstrapped Startup Land Million-Dollar Deals with S&P, Bloomberg?

12/21/2023
Alexandre Abu-Jamra, Co-Founder & CMO of Klooks, talks about their remarkable journey from a bootstrapped startup to landing million-dollar deals with industry giants like S&P and Bloomberg. Specializing in extracting financial data from PDFs and images, Klooks has become a trailblazer in transforming this data into actionable, verified insights for diverse analyses. Here are the talking points, 🚀 The 0 to 1 Journey: Alexandre unfolds the narrative of Klooks' inception, highlighting the challenges and triumphs encountered during the transition from a bootstrapped startup to a key player in the financial data landscape. 🤝 Landing Million-Dollar Deals: Learn the secrets behind Klooks' success in securing substantial deals with major players like S&P and Bloomberg. Alexandre discusses the strategies, negotiations, and pivotal moments that led to these significant partnerships. 💡 Customer Acquisition Strategies: Gain insights into Klooks' customer acquisition playbook. From outbound strategies involving cold calls and LinkedIn outreach to inbound strategies like SEO and newsletters, Alexandre shares the diverse approaches that fueled their growth. 🔍 Data Extraction Expertise: Explore how Klooks became an expert in data extraction, especially from complex formats like PDFs and images. Alexandre sheds light on the unique challenges they faced and the innovative solutions that set them apart. 🌐 Vision and Future Growth: Discover Klooks' vision for the future. Alexandre outlines their plans for leveraging data mining, integrating AI like ChatGPT, and creating automated solutions for various financial analyses, setting the stage for scalable and intelligent growth. 🔥 Insights and Lessons Learned: Listen to the valuable insights and lessons learned throughout Klooks' journey. Alexandre shares key takeaways for startups navigating the complex intersection of finance and technology. You can also watch this episode on youtube here.

Duration:00:24:16

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How We Landed 20+ Enterprise Deals with Founder-Led Sales?

11/29/2023
Robin Singhvi, Founder of SmartCue, talks how about how they acquired over 30 paying customers ( of 5-6 figure ACV deals ) primarily with founder-led sales. We deep dive into his entrepreneurial journey and learn how his monthly newsletter and enterprise sales expertise are propelling SmartCue's growth! 🚀 Here’s what we will discuss, Building Credibility:Navigating Enterprise Sales:Founder-led Power:Monthly Newsletter Magic: 📊 Key Metrics Discussed: Current Customers:Revenue Target:Growth Goal:Sales Approach:Funding:Team Size:Product Age: You can also watch this on youtube here, https://youtu.be/43rQNJnh16c

Duration:00:21:51

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How Are We Closing $30K ACV Deals With Top-Tier Enterprises?

11/16/2023
Sunny Saurabh, CEO of interviewer.ai, unveils the compelling journey of how his company is modernizing the recruitment landscape. By automating the initial round of interviews and offering stack ranking of candidates, Interviewer.ai offers businesses and universities a revolutionary way to streamline the hiring process. Here’s what listeners will explore: The Digital RecruiterInterviewer.aiShaping Tomorrow's WorkforceInterviewer.aiRapid GrowthThe Right FitInterviewer.aiInbound SuccessMonetizing AIThe Road AheadInterviewer.aiIntegration MagicScaling Globally Join us as Sunny delves deep into the transformation of recruitment, highlighting the incredible benefits of asynchronous AI interviews in today's remote-working era.

Duration:00:18:35

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Unraveling the SEO Magic: 3K SaaS Signups in 4 Months!

10/25/2023
Adam Stone, CEO of StartAdam, sheds light on how his unique communication consolidation tool skyrocketed in user acquisition using the power of SEO. By connecting platforms like Slack, Microsoft Teams, WhatsApp, and Telegram, StartAdam simplifies B2B communication in an ingenious way. Here’s what you'll discover: Behind the BrandPinpointing Pain PointsThe SEO PlayUnique PositioningEnterprise InsightsSecurity and IntegrationThe Future Vision Join us as Adam takes us on a journey from a unique product conception to rapid growth, emphasizing the importance of understanding customer needs and capitalizing on SEO’s might in the SaaS world. You can watch this episode on youtube here, https://youtu.be/gs8P1amE3xI

Duration:00:16:55

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How We Acquired 60+ Enterprise Customers For Our Niche CRM

10/19/2023
Tom Burton, Co-founder of LeadSmart Technologies talks about how he's reinventing CRM for the wholesale distribution space, where Excel sheets rule and cutting-edge tech is sparse. What to expect: LeadSmart's Birth Story:Cracking a Unique Market:Growth Unleashed:The Adoption Playbook:Marketing Wins:Bootstrap to Big Time:In the CRM Arena: Join us for a deep dive into the world of niche tech solutions, as Tom Burton paints a vivid picture of LeadSmart’s journey, challenges, and their vision for the future. You can watch this episode on youtube below, https://youtu.be/hOz7Wgaa_y8

Duration:00:18:00