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Dark Social
May 19, 2025
21m 27s
Speed's Advantage
Jun 17, 2024
22m 37s
Nail and Scale
May 27, 2024
18m 52s
Start in a Niche
May 20, 2024
34m 06s
Scientific Laws of Marketing
May 13, 2024
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 5/19/25 | Dark Social | In this episode, Peep Laja is joined by Kathleen Booth and Dave Gerhardt to unpack the real buying behavior behind B2B SaaS in 2025. They break down the power of dark social, peer communities, and brand storytelling in an era where Google is no longer the first stop. Learn how to win trust, get talked about, and drive growth—without a single paid ad.Chapters:[00:00:00] Buyers No Longer Start on Google[00:01:00] Dark Social Isn’t New[00:02:00] Community Beats Search[00:03:00] Trust Comes From Peers[00:04:00] Why “Dark Social” Caught On[00:05:30] How Real Word-of-Mouth Works[00:06:30] Winning Starts With Being Mentioned[00:07:15] LinkedIn’s Real Role in Buying[00:08:30] You Can’t Game the System[00:09:30] Influencing the Influencers[00:10:30] Brand and Peer Trust Collide[00:11:30] Build a Narrative, Not Just Features[00:12:30] What to Spend on Community[00:14:00] Create Shareworthy Artifacts[00:15:00] Showing Up Consistently Matters[00:16:30] Case Study: Carabiner Group[00:17:30] Making the ROI Case[00:19:00] Track What Actually Matters[00:20:00] Key Takeaways: How to Win | 21m 27s | ||||||
| 6/17/24 | Speed's Advantage | Peep Laja dives into why speed is a critical and often underrated competitive advantage in today's fast-paced business world. Learn how to make swift decisions, conduct rapid experiments, ship products and campaigns quickly, and gather market feedback efficiently. Drawing from historical military strategies and modern business practices, Peep explains how speed can help you stay ahead of the competition. Tune in to discover actionable insights on fostering a culture of speed within your organization, optimizing decision-making processes, and enhancing market agility.Chapters[00:00:00] Intro and Importance of Speed[00:01:15] Competitive Noise and Clones[00:02:15] Aggressiveness and Fast Action[00:03:15] Blitzkrieg in Business[00:04:45] Faster Decision Making[00:06:00] Chinese Car Manufacturers[00:07:00] OODA Loops[00:08:00] Innovate Faster[00:09:15] Reducing Waiting Time[00:10:00] Bezos Decision Speed Matrix[00:12:30] Democratizing Decision Making[00:14:30] Meeting Reduction[00:16:45] Copycats and Innovation[00:18:45] Personal Experimentation Failures[00:21:45] Final ThoughtsMy links:X: https://twitter.com/peeplajaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peeplaja/Personal site: https://peeplaja.com/Wynter: https://wynter.com/Speero: https://speero.com/CXL: https://cxl.com/ | 22m 37s | ||||||
| 5/27/24 | Nail and Scale | In this episode, Peep Laja emphasizes the importance of deeply understanding your target market and ideal customer profile (ICP) to drive growth in B2B SaaS. He advocates for ongoing research to inform effective messaging, breaks down the key components of high-converting copy, and shares how tools like Wynter enable teams to get fast feedback and align around the ICP. By implementing these strategies, companies can speed up feedback loops and gain a competitive edge.[00:00:00] Intro: Winning through market understanding[00:01:22] Importance of regular market research[00:02:30] From annual to ongoing micro-testing[00:04:00] Optimizing for speed to insights[00:05:30] Getting budget for market research[00:06:30] Building mental availability[00:08:00] Balancing short and long-term efforts[00:09:00] Positioning vs. messaging[00:10:28] Four layers of effective messaging[00:12:30] Addressing buyer uncertainty[00:14:00] Communicating customer value[00:15:00] Importance of strong copywriting[00:16:30] Characteristics of good copy[00:17:00] Achieving team alignment[00:18:00] Speeding up feedback loopsMy links:X: https://twitter.com/peeplajaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peeplaja/Personal site: https://peeplaja.com/Wynter: https://wynter.com/Speero: https://speero.com/CXL: https://cxl.com/ | 18m 52s | ||||||
| 5/20/24 | Start in a Niche | In this episode, Peep dives into why niching down is the key to success for early-stage B2B SaaS companies. He explains how focusing on solving a specific problem for a targeted market, rather than competing directly with industry giants, allows startups to gain traction and dominate their niche. Peep emphasizes that niching down isn't about limiting your dreams, but rather a proven strategy to break into a competitive market and lay the foundation for future growth.Chapters:[00:00] - Introduction[00:30] - Why niching down is crucial for early-stage SaaS[03:30] - Capturing a small market first[08:39] - The importance of differentiation[11:59] - Real-world examples of successful niching[18:03] - Niching is about focus, not limiting dreams[22:10] - Case study: Lattice's niche in performance management[25:28] - When to consider an all-in-one solution[29:44] - Choosing a company name that allows growth[31:09] - Identifying a profitable niche[33:30] - ConclusionMy links:X: https://twitter.com/peeplajaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peeplaja/Personal site: https://peeplaja.com/Wynter: https://wynter.com/Speero: https://speero.com/CXL: https://cxl.com/ | 34m 06s | ||||||
| 5/13/24 | Scientific Laws of Marketing | In this episode, Peep Laja explores the scientific laws of marketing, focusing on building mental and physical availability for brands. Drawing from the works of Professor Byron Sharpe and the Ehrenberg Bass Institute, Laja emphasizes the importance of being top of mind and easily found when potential customers are ready to make a purchase.The episode features insights from marketing experts who provide real-world examples. Peep also discusses distinctive brand assets, the limitations of hyper-targeting in B2B marketing, and the duplication of purchase law. He concludes by offering practical advice on increasing brand awareness and making target customers remember the brand when they need its product.00:00 - Intro02:00 - Mental and physical availability concepts04:40 - Brand building with Paul Dorsey05:45 - Buying triggers07:05 - HockeyStack's content marketing strategy11:00 - Physical availability in B2B SaaS12:00 - Distinctive brand assets18:45 - SurveyMonkey's rebranding story20:10 - B2B brands lack distinctive assets21:00 - Meaningless distinctiveness vs. differentiation22:20 - Identifying customer values with Wynter23:00 - Reaching all buyers in a category24:30 - Limitations of hyper-targeting26:00 - Category reach and lead generation27:45 - Ad reach and frequency28:50 - Duplication of purchase law30:00 - ConclusionMy links:X: https://twitter.com/peeplajaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peeplaja/Personal site: https://peeplaja.com/Wynter: https://wynter.com/Speero: https://speero.com/CXL: https://cxl.com/ | 28m 03s | ||||||
| 5/6/24 | Winning Beyond the Product | This episode explores the critical factors that define market leadership, from being first in a category to leveraging innovation and strategic marketing. Hear from experts like David Aaker, Mark Ritson, and Byron Sharp on how top brands maintain dominance and why small brands face uphill battles. Discover actionable insights on standing out, staying top of mind, and converting prospects into loyal customers.[00:00:00] Intro: Winning in B2B SaaS[00:01:23] David Aaker on Market Stability[00:03:00] Mark Ritson: Challenges for Small Brands[00:04:08] Byron Sharp's Law of Double Jeopardy[00:06:30] The Importance of Mental Availability[00:09:30] Innovation vs. Excess Share of Voice[00:12:15] Case Study: Monday.com's Marketing Spend[00:17:08] LG's Failed Market Strategy[00:19:00] Creating a Unique Market Position[00:22:00] Staying Top of Mind Strategically[00:25:39] Creative Low-Cost Marketing Tactics[00:30:00] Outro: Key TakeawaysMy links:X: https://twitter.com/peeplajaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peeplaja/Personal site: https://peeplaja.com/Wynter: https://wynter.com/Speero: https://speero.com/CXL: https://cxl.com/ | 30m 26s | ||||||
| 4/29/24 | Differentiation: How To Stand Out | In this new style of "How To Win", Peep Laja discusses the importance of differentiation in today's highly competitive B2B SaaS market. He explores various strategies for standing out, such as focusing on brand, taking a polarizing stance, being radically transparent, and leveraging personal brands. Laja emphasizes that differentiation is a CEO-level problem and that companies must build their vision around being unique rather than simply copying competitors.Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:00 - MarTech landscape and sameness 00:02:30 - Differentiating beyond features 00:05:00 - Competing to be unique 00:07:15 - Limited consideration sets 00:09:00 - Commitment to differentiation 00:10:15 - Three types of standout brands 00:13:00 - Eight traits of commodity brands 00:15:00 - Personal brands for differentiation 00:17:30 - Strategies from "Differentiate or Die" 00:20:15 - Jillion down on what works 00:20:45 - Differentiation as a CEO problemMy links:X: https://twitter.com/peeplajaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peeplaja/Personal site: https://peeplaja.com/Wynter: https://wynter.com/Speero: https://speero.com/CXL: https://cxl.com/ | 21m 52s | ||||||
| 2/26/24 |  The Secret Sauce to $80M Bootstrapped - with AppSumo's Noah Kagan | This week on How To Win: Noah Kagan of AppSumo, a platform for digital marketplace deals focusing on software aimed at entrepreneurs and small businesses. They have bootstrapped to over $80 million in revenue. You’ll hear insights on scaling business by focusing on what works, the importance of staying true to your core values, and the strategy behind AppSumo's success. Discover how AppSumo thrived where others didn't and why focusing on the customer always pays off. Find out how AppSumo navigates competition and continues to grow by doubling down on effective strategies.Key Points:[00:03:36] "How does AppSumo compete with lower prices?"[00:08:33] "How did strategic choices evolve with growth?"[00:10:57] "How does focusing on what works help?"[00:14:42] "Do cheaper products lead to higher sales?"[00:15:18] "Why focus on solopreneurs despite challenges?"[00:19:30] "Key to AppSumo's successful marketing strategy?"Mentioned:Noah KaganAppSumoNoah Kagan's XMy Links:Twitter / XLinkedInWebsiteWynterSpeeroCXL | 22m 47s | ||||||
| 2/19/24 |  From Zero to Unicorn: Factorial HR's Strategic Success - with Factorial HR's Bernat Farrero | This week on How To Win: Bernat Farrero of Factorial HR, sharing insights on revolutionizing HR for SMBs. You’ll hear about the importance of simplifying complex HR processes for small and medium businesses, Factorial HR's strategic approach to scaling internationally while addressing localized needs, and how they navigated the challenges of rapid growth and product development to meet the diverse needs of their global clientele.Key Points:[00:01:21] Why start as an all-in-one from day one?[00:02:24] Does diversification improve SMB retention?[00:03:36] Was targeting SMBs your initial customer profile?[00:10:03] Time from 1 million to 10 million in revenue?[00:12:09] How has prioritizing growth changed for you?[00:14:15] How closely do you watch competitors?[00:15:54] Why expand beyond HR into finance?[00:17:24] Do all added products boost revenue and retention?[00:18:00] What are the trade-offs of expanding your product?[00:18:54] Why has Factorial HR succeeded in a competitive market?[00:20:24] Top three lessons for B2B SaaS founders?Mentioned:Bernat FarreroFactorial HRBernat Farrero's XMy Links:Twitter / XLinkedInWebsiteWynterSpeeroCXL | 24m 02s | ||||||
| 2/12/24 |  Scaling Beyond $100M and Creating New Categories - with Pendo's Todd Olson | This week on How To Win: Todd Olson of Pendo, revealing the secrets behind building a product-led growth company. You’ll hear how Pendo's focus on product experience revolutionized customer interaction, the importance of integrating customer feedback into product development for sustained growth, and the strategic approach to scaling a software company beyond traditional boundaries.Key Points:[00:03:15] "What propelled your initial revenue growth?"[00:06:42] "Challenges in transitioning to enterprise clients?"[00:10:58] "Impact of product decisions on company scale?"[00:15:24] "Strategies for expanding product functionality?"[00:18:37] "Approach to building a scalable team?"[00:19:12] "Strategy behind bowling pin model?"[00:22:45] "Insights on maintaining company culture?"Mentioned:Todd OlsonPendoTodd Olson's XMy Links:Twitter / XLinkedInWebsiteWynterSpeeroCXL | 26m 21s | ||||||
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| 2/5/24 |  Building a $180M PR Powerhouse with MuckRack's Gregory Galant | This week on How To Win: Gregory Galant of Muck Rack, discusses the journey of transforming a podcasting venture into a leading software solution for public relations professionals. You’ll hear insights on the importance of building strong journalist relationships, the strategic pivot from service to software, and the value of slow, deliberate growth in the tech industry.Key Points:[00:04:21] "Time to first million in revenue?"[00:05:51] "Early days buyer understanding?"[00:07:12] "Shift to sales-led approach?"[00:09:36] "Product and sales balance for growth?"[00:10:12] "Changes post-$10 million revenue?"[00:13:48] "Market size doubt at $10 million?"[00:18:09] "Reasons for outlasting competitors?"[00:20:24] "Top advice for B2B founders?"Mentioned:Gregory GalantMuck RackGregory Galant's XMy Links:Twitter / XLinkedInWebsiteWynterSpeeroCXL | 24m 39s | ||||||
| 1/29/24 |  Disrupting the B2B Marketplace -- with TrustRadius's Vinay Bhagat | This week on How To Win: Vinay Bhagat of TrustRadius, revolutionizing B2B software buying with in-depth user reviews. You’ll hear how TrustRadius overcame the challenge of creating a trusted review platform in a saturated market, the strategic decisions that led to successful monetization, and the importance of focusing on quality over quantity to cater to both software vendors and buyers.Key Points:[00:02:30] - Inspiration behind your business model?[00:03:15] - Tackling initial cold start problem?[00:04:00] - Scaling outreach effectively?[00:05:15] - Competitive landscape at inception?[00:08:45] - Monetization through content syndication?[00:10:00] - No initial go-to-market strategy?[00:13:30] - Differentiation strategy in sales?[00:14:15] - Building a differentiated audience?[00:15:00] - Creating a buyer-centric platform?[00:18:00] - Strategy for targeting large tech companies?[00:18:45] - Focus on thought leadership and content?[00:19:45] - Advice for B2B founders?[00:20:15] - Balancing bootstrap with funding?[00:24:30] - TrustRadius's keys to winning?Mentioned:Vinay BhagatTrustRadius.comVinay Bhagat's XMy Links:Twitter / XLinkedInWebsiteWynterSpeeroCXL | 25m 45s | ||||||
| 1/22/24 |  The Differentiation Advantage - with Retention.com's Adam Robinson | This week on How To Win: Adam Robinson of Retention.com, an innovative leader in the email marketing space. You’ll hear about the journey of identifying a market gap and creating a differentiated product in a competitive environment, the importance of strategic focus on a specific target market, particularly in e-commerce, and the implementation of focused go-to-market strategies for sustained growth and market penetration.Key Points:[01:48] - What was your first market product?[02:51] - How did it become a standalone product?[04:12] - Who's the primary buyer for this?[07:30] - Post-revenue, how did strategy evolve?[15:00] - How did you achieve business differentiation?[16:48] - Top three advice for B2B founders?[18:45] - What's behind Retention.com's winning strategy?Mentioned:Adam RobinsonRetention.comAdam Robinson's XMy Links:Twitter / XLinkedInWebsiteWynterSpeeroCXL | 19m 40s | ||||||
| 1/8/24 |  Finding Your Focus - with Blackthorn's Chris Federspiel | This week on How To Win: Chris Federspiel of Blackthorn.io, a company specializing in Salesforce integration and application development. You’ll hear about Blackthorn's strategic approach to the Salesforce ecosystem, the critical role of customer feedback in shaping their product development, and the journey of focusing their offerings to achieve significant growth in the competitive SaaS market.Key Points:00:00:16 How did Blackthorn achieve its growth?00:01:30 How long to build first product?00:03:36 Time to hit 1 million ARR?00:04:21 Target customers for your products?00:06:09 Explain go-to-market strategy?00:08:18 Go-to-market for growth acceleration?00:09:54 Current product lineup?00:14:10 Target customer segment evolution?00:16:09 Effective customer acquisition channels?00:17:42 Monitoring competition?00:19:12 Unsuccessful strategic bets?00:21:45 Importance of company focus?00:22:12 What set Blackthorn apart from others?00:24:00 Top advice for B2B founders?00:25:57 How did Blackthorn win?Mentioned:Chris FederspielBlackthorn.ioChris Federspiel's XMy Links:Twitter / XLinkedInWebsiteWynterSpeeroCXL | 26m 53s | ||||||
| 12/18/23 |  Finding Your Ideal Customer Profile - with Keap's Clate Mask | This week on How To Win: Clate Mask of Keap, marketing automation and CRM platform for small businesses. You'll hear how Keap found the right customers, why they combined software with services, and how Keap evolved its marketing over time.Key Points:01:15 Building the initial product based on own business needs03:00 Pivoting to serve small businesses dealing with chaos04:30 Evolving from just marketing automation to full business automation07:15 Renaming the company to reflect simplicity and ease of use09:45 Sticking to core small business customers amid pressure13:00 Combining software, services, and strategy for customer success22:30 Embracing partners and gradual upmarket moves for growthMentioned:Clate Mask's LinkedinClate Mask's XKeapMy Links:TwitterLinkedInWebsiteWynterSpeeroCXL | 23m 12s | ||||||
| 12/11/23 |  Moving Upmarket for Growth - with Process Street's Vinay Patankar | This week on How To Win: Vinay Patankar of Process Street, a workflow management software company. You'll hear why they didn't monetize for the first 2 years, how going upmarket increased retention and revenue, and why they focused the product on specific use cases.Key Points:01:15 Identifying market need from personal frustration03:00 Deciding not to monetize for 2 years to optimize fundraising06:15 Recognizing larger customers have higher retention and expansion07:00 Transitioning from SMB to mid-market and enterprise14:30 Having over 50% of revenue from inbound channels15:00 Needing specialized use cases to differentiate amid competition19:00 Advising founders to get very clear on product and go-to-market strategyMentioned:Process Streethttps://www.process.st/Vinay Patankar's Linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vinaypatankarVinay Patankar on Xhttps://twitter.com/vinayp10?lang=enMy Links:TwitterLinkedInWebsiteWynterSpeeroCXL | 24m 20s | ||||||
| 12/4/23 |  Building a $15M+ Community - with Pavilion's Sam Jacobs | This week on How To Win: Sam Jacobs of Pavilion, who built a $15 million community learning business from scratch. You’ll hear how he leveraged LinkedIn for organic growth, the importance of creating sub-communities, and key mistakes he made after raising VC money that took the focus away from his core customers.Key moments:00:50 - Describing what the company does06:20 - Describing the issues with e-learning11:30 - Issues with raising money 14:20 - Cutting back17:40 - Explaining how to grow communities22:30 - Advice for founders24:30 - Lessons learnedMentioned:PavilionSam Jacobs's LinkedInSam Jacobs's XMy Links:XLinkedInWebsiteWynterSpeeroCXL | 25m 03s | ||||||
| 11/27/23 |  Bootstrapped to IPO - with Backblaze's Gleb Budman | This week on How To Win: Gleb Budman of Backblaze, which offers affordable, easy cloud storage. You’ll hear how bootstrapping forced them to make efficient decisions, how focusing on underserved mid-market customers helped them compete with Amazon, and how building their own platform gave them a structural advantage.Timestamps:01:45 Focusing on underserved mid-market02:15 Low pricing from efficient infrastructure07:45 Content and community marketing11:30 Bootstrapping forced efficiency13:20 Building own platform from bootstrapping16:15 Staying power and not getting ahead | 18m 27s | ||||||
| 11/20/23 |  Raising Prices 50X - with indinero's Jess Mah | This week on How To Win: Jess Mah of indinero, a fintech company providing automated bookkeeping and accounting services. You'll hear how she focused on high-paying niche verticals, pivoted to find product-market fit, and how she brought in an experienced CEO.Key Points:01:45 Pivoting to a new customer segment willing to pay more03:00 Combining QuickBooks, Mint.com and luxury concierge service04:15 Seeing product issues by observing customers use it08:00 Focusing on customer health and early churn indicators10:30 Customizing marketing and sales for each vertical16:15 Replacing yourself earlier as CEO with a more experienced leaderMentioned:LinkedInTwitterindineroMahwayMy Links:TwitterLinkedInWebsiteWynterSpeeroCXL | 22m 30s | ||||||
| 11/15/23 |  Getting the Timing Right - with Jellyfish's Andrew Lau | This week on How To Win: Andrew Lau of Jellyfish, the engineering management platform. You'll hear how they validated the problem space, figured out product-market fit, and used founder-led sales to generate traction.Key Points:2:03 - Getting first revenue with founder-led selling4:12 - Seeing massive growth after increasing COVID demand6:33 - Focusing on customer needs over competitors8:46 - Timing is everything - being patient10:58 - Staying focused on your team and customers12:33 - Acknowledging timing and people are key combinations14:52 - Funding marketing appropriately at different times22:41 - Timing is everything as operator, people are everything as investorMentioned:JellyfishAndrew LauMy Links:TwitterLinkedInWebsiteWynterSpeeroCXL | 22m 15s | ||||||
| 11/6/23 |  Landing Bigger Clients - with UserGems' Christian Kletzl | SummaryThis week on How To Win: Christian Kletzl of UserGems, champion tracking software for sales. You'll hear the process they went through to find the product their clients were willing to pay for, how they make themselves appear bigger than they are, and more.Key Points00:30 - Appearing larger by using ads, content, LinkedIn, conferences01:00 - Pivoting multiple times before finding product-market fit01:30 - First customer paying $50k, taking 3 months to get second02:15 - Becoming workflow company based on customer feedback03:00 - Enabling workflows with routing, notifications, messaging04:15 - Going sales-led to getting feedback and sales quickly05:00 - Moving upmarket for better economics06:30 - Creating more value like selling furniture over lumber07:30 - Getting Salesforce access to enabling workflows09:00 - Pushing workflow steps to driving success12:00 - Workflow products having better retention13:30 - Hitting $1M revenue in 12-18 months14:15 - Clipboard Health pivoting successfully16:00 - Testing crazy versions when growth stalling19:00 - Appearing bigger through LinkedIn, ads, case studies22:15 - Focusing on use case despite competitors23:45 - Building moat with brand recognition and revenue impact25:15 - Saying no to unfit customersMentioned:Christian Kletzl's LinkedInUserGemsMy Links:TwitterLinkedInWebsiteWynterSpeeroCXL | 28m 05s | ||||||
| 10/30/23 |  Growing a SaaS Under HEAVY Competition - with Livestorm's Gilles Bertaux | This week on How To Win: Livestorm's Gilles Bertaux, a meeting and webinar platform. You'll hear how Livestorm succeeded despite many well-known competitors. How they got their first customers. And how they grew past $10 million in revenue.Key Points1:00 - How Gilles got the idea for Livestorm and validated it with customers2:00 - Getting the first set of customers3:15 - Reaching $1 million ARR in 2-2.5 years3:45 - Growth during COVID-19 pandemic 4:30 - Differences between Livestorm and virtual event platforms 5:45 - Importance of recurring revenue products6:00 - Anti-active usage products retention rates7:00 - Differentiation in the webinar space8:00 - European privacy laws advantage9:30 - Messaging differentiation vs. business strategy differentiation10:00 - Shipping features fast vs. carefully13:00 - Prioritizing features based on positioning14:15 - Strategy changes after hitting $10 million revenue 16:00 - Lessons learned over 7 years17:30 - How Livestorm wonMentioned:LivestormGilles Bertaux on XGilles Bertaux on LinkedInMy Links:TwitterLinkedInWebsiteWynterSpeeroCXL | 18m 24s | ||||||
| 10/23/23 |  Rebuilding the ICP - with Wonder's Guy Cohen | This week on How To Win: Guy Cohen, CEO of Wonder an on-demand secondary research platform. They built the company to 8M in revenue, realized their ICP was wrong, tore it down and rebuilt again. That's what we break down in this episode.Key Points:00:02:29 Failed many times, learned hard lessons, narrowed target.00:04:28 Innovative marketing approach convinces lighthouse customers.00:09:12 Canaries told us we were wrong, now what?00:11:02 SMB business scaled pre-COVID but had issues.00:14:54 Friction, pricing, and quality debated; race against time.00:18:27 AI: Extinction risk or growth accelerator?00:22:37 Voice to customer, sales, mistakes, choosing, committing.00:23:40 Closing thoughts.Mentioned:Guy Cohen's LinkedInWonderMy Links:TwitterLinkedInWebsiteWynterSpeeroCXL | 23m 59s | ||||||
| 10/16/23 |  The Multi-Product Strategy - with Podia's Spencer Fry | Summary This week on How To Win: Spencer Fry of Podia, the all-in-one platform for publishing, promoting, and selling content online. You'll learn how Podia succeeded in the face of heavy competition. Why the benefits of having multiple products outweigh the downsides for Podia. How Podia's long-term investment affects everything from product creation to marketing decisions. And more.Key Points[00:05:00] - Selling courses, downloads, and webinar access all in one place.[00:07:45] - The long-term view is distilled across the entire team.[00:10:45] - COVID led to their biggest month ever, 3-4 times bigger than before.[00:14:30] - Having multiple products.[00:20:30] - Website and email revenues compared to course sales. [00:21:15] - Customer progression: from website, then email, before selling products.Mentioned:PodiaSpencer Fry on LinkedInMy Links:TwitterLinkedInWebsiteWynterSpeeroCXL | 25m 12s | ||||||
| 10/9/23 |  Selling 1000s of SaaS Startups - with Acquire's Andrew Gazdecki | Summary This week on How To Win: Andrew Gazdecki of Acquire.com, the startup acquisition marketplace. You'll hear: How Andrew lands Times Square advertising to promote startups on his platform. How he went from doing everything himself to quickly assembling a team to speed up his company's growth rate. How he discovered a big opportunity to create a new company in the mergers and acquisitions market. And so much more.Key PointsMarketplace launched by solo founder who works tirelessly. 02:04Marketing showcased through creativity, cost-effectiveness, and social proof. 05:52Personal experiences lead to a successful self-funded startup. 07:01Team rehired, subscription model initiated, challenges faced. 10:44Startup acquisitions streamlined using standardized tools and data-driven relevance. 13:39Rapid execution guides towards the right direction. 17:27User interviews standardized to analyze product usage. 21:47Feedback sought, emphasizing negative comments, to nurture a customer-centric culture. 23:16Mentioned:Acquire.comX/Twitter: @agazdeckiMy Links:TwitterLinkedInWebsiteWynterSpeeroCXL | 28m 57s | ||||||
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