Episode 66

066 Jeremy Redman - Chasing Greatness: The Realities And Sacrifices Of Pursuing Your Dreams

Welcome to another episode of SaaS Fuel™ Expert Series! The podcast that ignites your business with the latest insights, strategies, and success stories in the world of SaaS.

In this episode, Jeff is joined by Jeremy Redman, Founder & CEO of Taskmagic. Jeremy emphasizes the importance of transparency and building in public, sharing imperfections and setbacks with your audience.

From Trailer Park to Sunset Blvd., Jeremy has built 3 six-figure and 1 seven-figure no-code tech companies from nothing. He also has raised millions in venture capital as well as generated seven figures in SaaS revenue for TaskMagic, his automation software for small businesses.

If you're looking for inspiration and actionable insights to build a successful SaaS business, this episode is for you. Join us as we dive deep into the world of entrepreneurship and discover how to navigate the challenges that come with it. Tune in to SaaS Fuel and ignite your business today!

Key Takeaways

00:00:00 The Importance Of Overcoming Excuses And Seizing Opportunities

00:00:59 Anniversary Greeting

00:01:57 Exploring The Difference Between Building A Product And Building A Business

00:08:30 Jeremy’s entrepreneurial journey on SaaS

00:10:05 The Hidden Secrets Of People With High Income

00:12:46 The Importance Of Finding Your One Purpose In Life

00:17:49 Founder Of Sigma Discussed On An Investor's Podcast

00:20:49 Reflection On Life's Purpose And Priorities

00:26:03 From Accounting To Ux Design: Making Use Of Past Skills

00:28:10 Founder Path: The Smartest Way To Get Capital And Scale Up

00:31:20 The Harsh Realities Of Chasing Greatness In Business.

00:34:16 Starting The Conversation

00:37:23 Considerations For Ceo Empowerment And Stakeholder Communication.

00:40:44 The Challenge Of Balancing Business And Life: The Struggle To Keep Going

00:41:48 Chasing greatness takes a complete chaos

00:44:38 Free Subscription With Emotional Support Orca Offered For One Year

00:46:10 Overcoming Head Trash And Seizing Opportunities

00:48:30 Importance Of Prioritizing Family Above Everything Else

00:49:50 The Importance Of Recognizing And Using Natural Gifts For Entrepreneurship

00:52:07 Setting your priorities

00:53:15 Starting With The Customer: Building Products Backwards

00:58:40 The Limits Of No Code: Building A Lifestyle Business Or Getting To A Million

Tweetable Quotes

“What would you dare to attempt if there were no risks and you knew 100 percent that you wouldn't fail?” - 00:05:24 Jeff Mains

“Your greatest success is likely right on the other side of that fear.” - 00:05:35 Jeff Mains

“I would rather be dead in a box 6 feet underground than not being an entrepreneur.” - 00:17:56 Jeremy Redman

“How lucky am I, that I get to wake up every morning and do my dream. So many people, by my age, give up on their dream to go build someone else’s dream. ” - 00:20:31 Jeremy Redman

“I never start with a product. I always start with the customer.” - 00:27:50 Jeremy Redman

SaaS Leadership Lessons

1. Building a business requires a focus on strategy, operations, and customer acquisition, in addition to product development.

2. Finding your one purpose in life can be a transformative experience that brings clarity and direction to everything you do.

3. Prioritize personal growth and invest in your own education and development.

4. As CEOs & Founders, it's important to empower your team to make decisions and take ownership of their work.

5. Prioritize customer needs when developing products.

6. Balancing personal life and business can be challenging for entrepreneurs.

7. Fear and excuses can hold people back from opportunities.

8. Relationships and networking are important for success in entrepreneurship.

9. Overcoming head trash and seizing opportunities are essential for success in business.

10. Recognizing and using natural gifts for entrepreneurship can be a powerful tool for success.

11. Starting with the customer and building products backward is a key principle for successful SaaS businesses.

12. By prioritizing customer satisfaction, businesses can build long-term loyalty and achieve sustainable growth.

13. Encourages listeners to leave reviews and feedback.

Guest Resources

Jeremy Redman (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-redman-1981aa1a

Jeremy Redman (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/thejeremyredman/?hl=en

Jeremy Redman (Twitter): https://twitter.com/thejeremyredman

Jeremy Redman (Youtube): https://www.youtube.com/c/TheJeremyRedman

Resources Mentioned

Founder Path: https://founderpath.com/

Figma: https://www.figma.com/

Notion: https://www.notion.so/

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