120 episodes

We interview CEOs and CMOs of fast-growing SaaS firms to reveal what they are doing that's working, and lessons learned from things that didn't work as planned. These deep conversations focus on the pragmatic as well as strategic, providing a well-rounded diet for those running SaaS firms today.Moderated by Ken Lempit, Austin Lawrence Group's president and chief business builder. Ken has more than 30 years of experience helping software companies to grow and their founders to achieve their visions.

SaaS Backwards - Reverse Engineering SaaS Success Ken Lempit

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We interview CEOs and CMOs of fast-growing SaaS firms to reveal what they are doing that's working, and lessons learned from things that didn't work as planned. These deep conversations focus on the pragmatic as well as strategic, providing a well-rounded diet for those running SaaS firms today.Moderated by Ken Lempit, Austin Lawrence Group's president and chief business builder. Ken has more than 30 years of experience helping software companies to grow and their founders to achieve their visions.

    Ep. 120 - How the old can be new again - with Brandon Most, Head of Marketing at GoLinks

    Ep. 120 - How the old can be new again - with Brandon Most, Head of Marketing at GoLinks

    Enterprise search has been around for quite some time, and it often conjures images of outdated intranet searches within the confines of an organization's internal networks.
    So how do you shift the focus from “old school” methods to a more dynamic, AI-powered approach that connects various applications, enabling intelligent query responses and contextually relevant summaries?


    That’s the gist of the conversation with Brandon Most, Head of Marketing at GoLinks. In this episode, he also delves into the unique challenges of marketing multiple products with distinct brand identities and how to manage this within the market's shifting dynamics strategically.


    Key Takeaways from this episode:
    The transition from a product-led growth model to an enterprise motion, adapting to market changes and budget shifts.The nuances of executing a multi-product marketing strategy and the importance of qualified pipeline metrics over mere volume.The role of peer review sites in generating demand and supporting SEO efforts.---

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    We’ll look at your website’s messaging, content, and conversion potential from the eyes of today’s buyer and deliver a presentation with new combinations to more sales conversations and demos.

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    • 33 min
    Ep. 119 – Why CROs are struggling and what they can do about it – with Guy Mounier, Co-Founder and CEO of Aptivio

    Ep. 119 – Why CROs are struggling and what they can do about it – with Guy Mounier, Co-Founder and CEO of Aptivio

    With a startling low average tenure of 18 months, today’s Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) is struggling. 
    The pressure primarily stems from the need to drive growth in a capital-efficient manner. This includes rapidly accelerating revenue growth while managing and optimizing the cost of sales and marketing operations, often within a constrained budget or shifting economic conditions. 
    It's this intense focus on both top-line growth and cost efficiency that’s contributing to the high turnover and short average tenure of CROs, as they must quickly demonstrate success in these areas.
    So, what can they do about it?
    In this episode, Guy Mounier, Co-founder and CEO of Aptivio returns to the podcast to talk about:
    How CROs can gain the visibility they need into their go-to-market motion so they can pull the right levers.Why working with recruiters may help to ensure a company is ready for a CRO before hiring.What the future sales tech stack and use of AI may look like. ---

    Is your messaging a sales ally or sneaky saboteur? Let us help with our free content audit.

    We’ll look at your website’s messaging, content, and conversion potential from the eyes of today’s buyer and deliver a presentation with new combinations to more sales conversations and demos.

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    • 30 min
    Ep. 118 - What if creating a video was as easy as writing an email? With Jeremy Toeman, Founder of Aug X Labs

    Ep. 118 - What if creating a video was as easy as writing an email? With Jeremy Toeman, Founder of Aug X Labs

    We all know video is important to grow exposure, but creating enough is still challenging. The tools are complex, production is expensive, and it can be overwhelming just to come up with ideas.
    In this episode, Aug X Labs founder Jeremy Toeman talks about his personal frustration with the complex tools just to make basic videos that can be used on websites and in social media posts that led to the creation of the company.
    And their goal is to make video creation as simple as writing an email. Try it out at meetaugie.com
    The platform allows users to generate videos using AI, without facing a blank canvas.
    But as with most startups, the road has not been a straightforward one, and we discussed the challenges of founding and growing a startup, particularly in the tough fundraising climate of 2023, the launch of ChatGPT, and the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. 
    Key Takeaways from this episode:
    How to be prepared for challenges and setbacks in the startup journey and having the stamina to persevereHow Toeman created playbooks to deal with unexpected challengesStaying focused on the core mission of the company despite setbacks---

    Is your messaging a sales ally or sneaky saboteur? Let us help with our free content audit.

    We’ll look at your website’s messaging, content, and conversion potential from the eyes of today’s buyer and deliver a presentation with new combinations to more sales conversations and demos.

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    • 32 min
    Ep. 117 - How to convert 30% more web traffic in 90 days - with Sahil Patel, CEO of Spiralyze

    Ep. 117 - How to convert 30% more web traffic in 90 days - with Sahil Patel, CEO of Spiralyze

    If you went to the doctor for a sore throat and she said, “Last time I had one, this is what helped me get better” versus “I looked at the clinical trial evidence for 5000 people with your symptoms in your age range, geographics, and background,” which of those solutions is more viable?
    That’s how Sahil Patel, CEO of Spiralyze views the world of A/B testing. 
    Spiralyze crawls and scrapes 34,000 websites that A/B test to find the repeat winners, analyze why they won, and run those same tests for its clients.
    And the results are impressive–they often demonstrate a 20 to 30 percent lift in conversions from the traffic they’re already getting. 
    Even their homepage message guarantees a 30% conversion lift in 90 days.
    Having been a client of Spiralyze at his previous company, Patel’s journey as their CEO harkens back to Victor Kiam’s famous 1979 ad boasting that he liked Remington razors so much that he “bought the company.”

    Key Takeaways from this episode:
    Is that video on your homepage hero helping you or hurting you?Why an email box next to your demo CTA will convert higher than sending to a landing pageWhy making bold, quantitative, and specific claims on your website will boost your credibility---

    Is your messaging a sales ally or sneaky saboteur? Let us help with our free content audit.

    We’ll look at your website’s messaging, content, and conversion potential from the eyes of today’s buyer and deliver a presentation with new combinations to more sales conversations and demos.

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    • 31 min
    Ep. 116 - The Role of Feedback in Product Management Success - with Satya Ganni, CEO of Beamer & Userflow

    Ep. 116 - The Role of Feedback in Product Management Success - with Satya Ganni, CEO of Beamer & Userflow

    Feedback is not just a tool for improving products, but a strategic asset that can drive growth, innovation, and competitive advantage.
    In this episode, Satya Ganni, CEO of Beamer and Userflow, explains the importance of feedback in reducing churn in product-led SaaS companies. 

    Feedback provides valuable insights into customer needs, preferences, and pain points, which makes it a critical component of product management success. 

    By listening to customer feedback, Beamer is able to identify areas for improvement, prioritize feature development, make informed decisions about product strategy, reduce churn, and drive success.

    Actively soliciting and incorporating customer feedback can also help companies ensure that their products meet their target audience's needs and continuously improve to stay ahead of the competition.

    Additionally, Satya discusses the recent merger of Beamer and Userflow, two product adoption and engagement platforms for product-led SaaS companies, to create a leading platform in their industry.


    Key takeaways from this episode:
    The challenges and opportunities of merging Beamer and UserflowThe foundational pillars that product-led SaaS companies should prioritize to achieve successHow addressing churn factors helps retain customers and build long-term relationships---

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    • 30 min
    Ep. 115 - Data, Churn, and Increasing Productivity - with Jason Radisson, CEO & founder of Movo

    Ep. 115 - Data, Churn, and Increasing Productivity - with Jason Radisson, CEO & founder of Movo

    In this episode, we delved into the transformative power of algorithms in business with Jason Radisson, CEO & founder of Movo, a platform that provides real-time scheduling flexibility and improved workforce management for large companies with frontline workers. 

    Jason recounted his time at Harrah's Entertainment, where they used data to optimize customer interactions and significantly increase profitability over others on the strip. He explains how his background in algorithmic management has influenced his approach to business models. 

    Jason also shares his thoughts on combatting SaaS churn by identifying the root causes and understanding customer behavior to accurately predict and deal with it proactively. 

    Key Takeaways from this episode:
    The importance of modeling and forecasting to drive profitability, especially in the context of reducing churnBuilding models to predict customer behavior to leverage marketing spendThe challenges and opportunities of the gig economy---

    Is your messaging a sales ally or sneaky saboteur? Let us help with our free content audit.

    We’ll look at your website’s messaging, content, and conversion potential from the eyes of today’s buyer and deliver a presentation with new combinations to more sales conversations and demos.

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