Episode 100

100 The Future: SaaS Founder Insights Part 2

Hey, SaaS Fuel™ community! 🚀 We are absolutely thrilled to announce that we've hit a significant milestone today - our 100th episode of the SaaS Fuel™ Podcast! 🎊🎉

We couldn't have reached this milestone without the support of our fantastic guests and our amazing audience! 🙌 Your engagement, feedback, and enthusiasm have motivated us to keep pushing the boundaries in the world of SaaS.

Once again, a BIG thank you for being part of our SaaS Fuel™ family and helping us reach this remarkable 100th episode! 🎉 Let's keep the momentum going and continue to fuel the growth of the SaaS community together! 💪

Key Takeaways

[00:00:24] Jeff Mains, host of SaaS Fuel, celebrates 100 episodes!

[00:07:16] Guest: Dan Beckett | CEO of AcctVantage

[00:12:27] Greetings from Melissa Kwan | Cofounder and CEO eWebinar

[00:15:32] Guest: Matt Doyle | CEO founder Array

[00:20:51] Greetings from Bridget Harris | CEO & CoFounder @YouCanBookMe

[00:22:50] Guest: Nick Tippmann | Vertical SaaS Investor

[00:27:09] Greetings from Pulkit K. Agrawal | Founder & CEO at The 5th Ingredient

[00:28:24] Guest: Marilee Benson | President at Zen Healthcare IT

[00:37:27] Greetings from Sarah Noel Block | Tiny Marketing

[00:33:35] Guest: Kieran Baker | Co-Founder at Allegrow

[00:40:33] Greetings from Michael Bertoni | Founder-CEO SaaS Talent

[00:41:50] Guest: Dave Blake | Founder/CEO ClientSuccess

[00:45:27] Greetings from Steve Benson | CEO of Badger Maps

[00:46:46] Guest: Kyrylo Melnychuk | Cofounder & CTO at Uspacy

[00:51:57] Greetings from the very first guest of the SaaS Fuel Podcast; Neil Gordon | Neil Gordon Consulting

Tweetable Quotes

"I think one of the best ways to have a front-row seat to a startup is to simply work for one." - 00:12:48 Melissa Kwan

"Start a company because you can no longer stand the status quo because the status quo is something that keeps you awake at night." - 00:14:11 Melissa Kwan

"I think what makes Jim and I's relationship and our journey together as entrepreneurs really work is that we have a shared vision." - 00:31:07 Marilee Benson

‘It's about having an engaging relationship with the customer and really being focusing on their key business objectives." - 00:42:38 Dave Blake

"And you know, when you build SaaS, you need to clearly hear your customers, but make your own way." - 00:48:09 Kyrylo Melnychuk

"Making sure you have your data model and your process, your sales process set up properly to be able to measure." - 00:25:13 Nick Tippmann

SaaS Leadership Lessons

1. Focus on the audience: The success of your SaaS company depends on creating value for your audience. Understand their needs, listen to their feedback, and continuously iterate to deliver the best product.

2. Emphasize shared values and mission: When starting a company with a partner, ensure that you have a shared vision and mission. Align your passions and strengths to create synergy and enhance your chances of success.

3. Leverage complementary strengths: In a partnership, each person should bring different skills and expertise to the table. By leveraging each other's strengths, you can cover a wider range of responsibilities and increase efficiency.

4. Transitioning from legacy to next-generation solutions: Learn from successful SaaS founders who have successfully transitioned their companies from legacy systems to next-generation solutions. Embrace technological advancements to drive innovation and stay ahead of the curve.

Guest Resources

Neil Gordon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilcanhelp

Dan Beckett | AcctVantage

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-beckett-1b476918?

https://www.linkedin.com/company/acctvantage

https://acctvantage.com/

Melissa Kwan | eWebinar

https://nl.linkedin.com/in/melissakwan

https://ewebinar.com/

Matt Doyle | ARRAY

https://www.buildarray.com/

Bridget Harris | YouCanBook.me

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/bridgetharris

https://youcanbook.me/

Nick Tippmann

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicktippmann

Pulkit K. Agarwal | The 5th Ingredient

https://www.linkedin.com/in/pulkitkagrawal

https://the5thingredient.com/

Marilee Benson | Zen Healthcare

https://www.linkedin.com/in/marileeannbenson

https://consultzen.com/

Sarah Noel Block | The Tiny Marketing Show

https://www.sarahnoelblock.com/tiny-marketing-show

https://ng.linkedin.com/company/tiny-marketing-sarah-noel-block

Kieran Baker | Allegrow

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/kieran-baker-5342b4128

https://www.allegrow.co/

Michael Bertoni | SaaS Talent

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbertoni33

Dave Blake | ClientSuccess

https://www.clientsuccess.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/davecblake

Steve Benson | Badger Maps

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenbenson

https://www.linkedin.com/company/badger-mapping-solutions

Kyrylo Melnychuk | Uspacy

https://pt.linkedin.com/in/kyrylo-melnychuk

https://uspacy.com/

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