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Join Matt (@mattverlaque) as he sits down with Adii Pienaar (@adii), founder of WooCommerce, Conversio and Cogsy, which led to multiple successful exits.

📌 In this episode we dive deep into...
➡ How the e-commerce industry has gone through phases of platform development, marketing and acquisition, and is currently focused on operational challenges and logistics.
➡ How finding the right co-founder involves aligning values and creating a space for open communication and growth.
➡ The future of e-commerce may involve more personalization through AI and LLMs, as well as the potential for self-hosted solutions to address privacy concerns.

Timestamps
00:00 The Story Behind 'Adii Rockstar' and WooThemes
04:18 Democratizing the Power of WordPress in E-commerce
11:37 The Evolution of the E-commerce Industry
23:14 The Future of E-commerce: Personalization and Self-Hosted Solutions
29:53 Changing Consumer Behavior and the Rise of Conscious Consumption
35:24 Bundling and Unbundling in Business
37:25 The Importance of Team and Culture
45:30 Finding the Right Co-founder
54:46 Creating a Transparent and Asynchronous Work Environment
01:01:38 Achieving Life Profitability

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Join Matt (@mattverlaque) as he sits down with our very own Johnny Page(@johnnypage13), CEO at SaaS Academy.

📌 In this episode we dive deep into...
➡ Johnny's unusual upbringing
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➡ When & why founders should consider venture studios.
➡ Building vs buying — how to know when to invest in-house or acquire.

00:00 Johnny's Childhood and Upbringing
12:37 From Golf to Entrepreneurship
19:52 Transition to the Tech Industry
27:40 Lessons in Leadership & Negotiation
30:18 Selling Silvertrac
31:16 The Journey of an Entrepreneur
36:45 The Value of Hiring a Business Coach
45:21 The Challenges of Customer Success
51:07 The Importance of Leadership
53:28 Dealing with Overcommitment

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Join Johnny (@johnnypage13) and Matt (@mattverlaque) as they sit down with Ben Yoskovitz, Founding Partner at Highline Beta and co-author of 'Lean Analytics' to talk all things data.
📌 In this episode they go deep into what it truly means to be a data-driven business covering things like:
➡ Focusing on the one metric that matters.
➡ How to avoid analysis paralysis with rapid testing.
➡ When & why founders should consider venture studios.
➡ Building vs buying — how to know when to invest in-house or acquire.
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➤ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/byosko/
➤ Weekly Newsletter: https://www.focusedchaos.co/
➤ Twitter/X: https://x.com/byosko
➤ Company Website: https://highlinebeta.com/
➤ Book: https://leananalyticsbook.com/
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"I help Chick-fil-A operators sell more chicken!"
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Join Johnny (@johnnypage13) and Matt (@mattverlaque) as they sit down with Michael Alvarez, founder and CEO of OneClick App, a workforce management software for Chick-fil-A operators to help them sell more chicken.

They talk about the importance of implementing a scorecard and track the metrics that move the business forward, the importance of building with the right people, and staying focused in the business.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Michael's Perfect Intro
03:03 Team Size and MRR
08:08 Optimizing Client Onboarding
10:27 Implementing a Scorecard
15:27 Hiring the Right People
26:44 Staying Focused on a Specific Industry
27:40 The Importance of Discipline and Focus in Business
34:15 The Role of Mentorship in the Journey of a CEO
35:14 Leadership in Business and Personal Life
42:41 The Integrated Life: Winning in Every Arena
49:10 Taking Ownership and Responsibility for Success

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Check out Michael on:
➤ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelalvarez/
➤ Website: https://oneclickapp.com/


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"You need to first create an environment where they trust you. Second, create an environment where they know that you're going to work your butt off. And third, create an environment where you're actually helping them."
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Join Johnny (@johnnypage13) and Matt (@mattverlaque) as they sit down with sales expert Mike Manzi.

This episode gets down and nerdy about building killer sales teams, trends to keep en eye out for in outbound sales, Mike's mission to eliminate the SDR role completely, and how to hire top performers.

You'll want to stick around until the end because he goes DEEP on his favorite content creation tips and tricks so you never run out of viral content ideas.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Mike's Background
05:32 How to Balance Different Leadership Styles
10:55 The Importance of Vulnerability in Leadership
25:03 How to Retain High Performers
32:58 Thoughts on Scaling Outbound Sales
38:40 Improving Deliverability and Open Rates
43:01 The Future of Outbound Sales and Content Marketing
46:15 Creating Engaging Content on TikTok and Instagram
49:35 Getting Started with Content Creation
52:30 Building Authenticity and Giving Tangible Value
01:15:37 How to Become the Best Version of Yourself

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Check out Mike on:
➤ YouTube:  @officialsalestips 
➤ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@officialsalestips
➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialsalestips/
➤ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemanzi7/
➤ Website: https://linktr.ee/officialsalestips

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"Intimacy is what we offer to our customers. We make them feel seen, heard, and felt."
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Today,  @johnnypage1  and  @mattverlaque  are joined by  @CalvinCorreliOfficial , the CEO of Simplero.

We dive deep into his personal growth journey, the importance of leveling up your "inner game" so you can unlock business growth. Calving talks about the inspiration behind Simplero, how the integration of spirituality and entrepreneurship will turn you into a better problem solver and create positive change in the world.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Background
08:07 The Integration of Spirituality and Entrepreneurship
14:29 The Power of Intimacy in Business
25:42 Driving Revenue through Word-of-Mouth Referrals
32:28 Building a Culture of Intimacy and Customer Success
42:40 The Role of Coaching in Business and Personal Growth
46:30 Lessons Learned as a Leader
50:46 The Importance of Energy and Focus
55:30 Customer Success-Led Growth Strategy
59:58 Building a Business Based on Love and Empathy

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Check out Calvin Correli on:

➤ [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/calvincorreli)
➤ [LinkedIn] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/truecalvin/)
➤ [Simplero] (https://simplero.com/)
➤ [Personal Website] (https://calvincorreli.com/)

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