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Why You Should Prioritize Systems Over Goals This powerful insight from Kjael Skaalerud at Skaling Ventures, my latest Growth Leap Podcast guest, really resonated with me. Kjael explained that focusing on systems and processes is far more important than fixating on end goals. Goals are important guideposts, but systems are what actually move you forward. His advice? - Use your current growth rate as a baseline - Set incremental goals to improve that baseline - Implement and optimize systems to hit those goals - Measure results and iterate I love this framework because it provides a practical way to make consistent progress. By prioritizing the systems and habits that underpin success, you avoid the trap of setting lofty goals without a roadmap to achieve them. Listen to the full episode with Kjael for more actionable growth strategies: https://lnkd.in/eTpWJUWm Question for you: What's one system or process you could implement this week to level up your business or life? I'd love to hear your ideas! #GrowthLeap #Podcast #MicroSaaS #b2bsaas  #SkalingVentures #StunandAwe #buyerenablment

Small SaaS businesses are not necessarily riskier than Series B or Series C startups if you focus on the right metrics. Kjael Skaalerud loves to question conventional wisdom. Instead of following the usual VC or private equity path, he decided to adopt an "acquire & operate" model focused on micro SaaS businesses. Marketplaces, like Andrew Gazdecki's acquire.com, have opened up a whole new world for those interested in acquiring businesses. We talked about: ▫ Skaling Ventures' principles ▫ Finding your best acquisition channels ▫ How building a culture of honesty/transparency helps move faster ▫ How he went from analyzing 500 Deals to his first acquisition ▫ Why retention is the number one thing in SaaS ▫ The Importance of Founder-Product Fit ▫ Kjael's 90-day post-acquisition plan ▫ How to translate vision into OKRs and daily work We also covered the teachings of Bruce Lee, Mark Roberge, Ray Dalio, and the Mandalorian (never thought I would put them all in the same sentence). One of my favorite episodes. Make sure you add it to your playlist for the weekend! This is the way.

🎧 "𝘞𝘦 𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘪𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴-𝘰𝘧𝘧 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴. 𝘈𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘺, 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘥𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘰 𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘦𝘭𝘴𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘴 𝘦𝘯𝘫𝘰𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘴." 🎧 Here is Kyle speaking, recently host on the SaaS Fuel podcast. At WebStreet, we open doors to lucrative online business investments. From FBA and SaaS to KDP, our platform offers diverse opportunities. 👇👇👇 Tune in to hear Kyle chat about how we make investing super easy https://lnkd.in/gtk-fcmn #InvestmentOpportunities #OnlineBusiness #WebStreet #Podcast

I enjoyed this podcast episode; I encourage you to listen to it. https://lnkd.in/eRZi_djh My Notes: 1. Founders must show resilience and positivity even in hard times. 2. Use content to leverage your brand (consistency > quantity). 3. Willingness to improve on feedback no matter how hard they are. 4. Acquired enough quality customers, so it's easier to raise money.

Feel challenged to meet expectations in your SaaS business? This daily reflection will give you an idea that could be your breakthrough. It's my reflection on the strategic move that Caitlin MacGregor, CEO of Plum, shared in our podcast interview. Be Remarkable #saas #entrepreneurship #startupstrategies

As a SaaS founder, stacking short-term wins can feel like the best way to grow. But building a sustainable SaaS is a marathon. 🏃 We see founders make this mistake often: They’re behind the goal for the quarter and do whatever it takes to get across the line. Even delaying critical security updates or slashing customer support budgets to boost short-term profits… And they can’t escape this vicious cycle, so their growth stalls. Mark Hopwood, the president of VolunteerMatters was one of those founders. He admits: "Years ago, we used to sell stuff that we shouldn't have been selling at all. We're like 'We've got to feed our families', but it was really sacrificing the future." Here's how Mark broke free: 👉 He built for the long haul, not the quick fix. He questioned: Are your daily tasks truly moving you toward your end goals? Or are you just putting out fires? 👉 He focused on his “why”. He asked himself: Why did you start this business? What's the impact you want to have? Let those answers guide every decision, big or small. 👉 He found his tribe. He leaned into a community that understands the journey of a founder. They spot your blind spots, call out bad habits, and celebrate your wins. Mark has since seen his SaaS explode in growth from 30k to 105k MRR. He credits a big part of his success to the laser focus on his long-term vision, relentless churn reduction, and the actionable insights from 2-day intensives with founders like him. Want to hear his inspiring story? Check out the latest SaaS Academy podcast episode where Matt and Johnny uncover the secrets behind Mark's mindset transformation and the lessons you can apply to your own SaaS growth. Link in the comments. 👇

Loved this podcast with WP Engine's founder, Jason Cohen: https://lnkd.in/gYcwA2j7 Takeaways: * don't scale when you don't need to * but when you need to, you need to! * think about the U curve of customer profitability to service effort * love your customers, but love your employees too * lean into hard conversations on thorny values issues; the process is the point * learn what your biz needs to maximize, satisfy everything else

If you're a startup founder or entrepreneur trying to scale your business pre-funding I've got two resources for you: 1) Learn 50+ ways to scale without a budget, no matter what industry you're in: https://lnkd.in/dAaGpRBK 2) Learn from 10+ founders who've already raised millions by listening to this podcast: https://lnkd.in/dEUgMhNR

Entrepreneurship, like life, is never linear. Success plays out out differently - along varied timelines. That's why when Eoin Bara of Tipple signed five billion dollar companies as customers in the first year, everyone took notice. In a conversation with Alexander Theuma on the SaaStock "SaaS Revolution" podcast, Eoin shares: 🛣 Starting out as a UX designer, running a gin brand, to starting Tipple 🏆 Winning the 2023 SaaStock Pitch Competition and how that affected his Seed raise 💸 Signing billion dollar enterprises and running a multi-market business Hear about this and more below:

From the best hotel he's *ever* stayed in to how much Mews had to offer a Maine restaurant for the Mews.com domain, Matthijs Welle shares the answers to those hugely hard-hitting questions in our latest podcast episode ... well, that, plus his lessons building Mews to unicorn status and $100 million in ARR 🦄⚡️ Tune in to hear Matthijs share: 🏨 Mews’ founding story – from frustrations with a big marble block to building the next generation infrastructure system for hotels 🏨 The company’s growth path (including 40 new hires MoM!) 🏨 From eight acquisitions to receiving $110M on top of raising a round – the pivotal moments speed and drive overlapped with opportunity 🏨 The ONE role that helped get them to the $10M ARR mark 🏨 Why someone giving them sh*t was a ‘wake up call’ to professionalise the business 🏨 When to pull away from entrepreneurial tendencies (including the micromanagement trap…) and more! Check it out: https://lnkd.in/e6FVU2_n #SaaS #unicorn #unicornsaas #arr #fundraising #saasgrowth #milestone #entrepreneur #CEO Notion Capital Richard Valtr George B. Leah Anathan Sara Denise Arzan Katie Halfhead