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The ProductLed Podcast is a weekly interview series with both product-led growth leaders and practitioners who have real knowledge to share on what it takes to use their product to grow a business.

ProductLed Podcast Wes Bush

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The ProductLed Podcast is a weekly interview series with both product-led growth leaders and practitioners who have real knowledge to share on what it takes to use their product to grow a business.

    Why The Right Environment Matters When You’re Building a World-class Team

    Why The Right Environment Matters When You’re Building a World-class Team

    In this episode of the ProductLed podcast, Wes Bush and Laura Kluz discuss how to create an ideal environment for your high-performing team. They chat about the vital role of setting and maintaining high standards, which are crucial to driving team performance.






    Wes discusses the standards you need to set as a founder: values, motivation, skillset, capacity, and results. Wes emphasizes that a company's standards greatly influence not just the internal culture, but also how customers perceive and interact with the business.






    Key Highlights


    2:26: Introduction to the topic and importance of high standards.4:04: Discussion on different types of standards such as core values and motivation.6:05: Wes elaborates on the priority of core values within the team.10:15: Discussion about motivation and setting up employees for success.14:02: Closing remarks on implementing standards.16:00: Final thoughts and takeaways.









    About Wes Bush:


    Wes Bush is the founder and CEO of ProductLed and the world’s leading expert on product-led growth. He is the bestselling author of Product-Led Growth: How to Build a Product That Sells Itself and the upcoming Product-Led: Your Go-To Manual for Scaling a Product-Led Business, due in August 2024 (Read the first three chapters for free).






    Links:


    Wes Bush | LinkedIn

    • 23 min
    The Three C’s that Drive Organizational Efficiency

    The Three C’s that Drive Organizational Efficiency

    In this podcast episode, Wes Bush discusses the three “C” strategies for boosting organizational effectiveness. The discussion unpacks underrated yet impactful techniques product-led businesses can implement to optimize their teams: classify, calibrate, and chart.


    The conversation covers topics such as mapping out an accountability chart, creating actionable KPIs for various roles, and better leveraging existing resources. This episode is crucial for leaders looking to drive their teams to higher productivity through focused, strategic measures.






    Key Highlights


    [02:15] Wes introduces the podcast's focus on enhancing organizational effectiveness.[05:24] Discussion on using accountability charts effectively.[8:47] A story about comparing two companies with different resource efficiencies was shared.[10:13] Exploring strategic differences between companies and how they impact performance.[15:45] Strategies for actionable KPIs discussed.[16:42]How to identify critical hires.





    About Wes Bush:


    Wes Bush is the founder and CEO of ProductLed and the world’s leading expert on product-led growth. He is the bestselling author of Product-Led Growth: How to Build a Product That Sells Itself and the upcoming Product-Led: Your Go-To Manual for Scaling a Product-Led Business, due in August 2024 (Read the first three chapters for free).






    Links:


    Wes Bush | LinkedIn

    • 22 min
    How to Design a Self- Managing Company

    How to Design a Self- Managing Company

    In the podcast episode, Wes Bush and Laura Klux discuss how founders can transition from being deeply involved in every aspect of their business to a position where the company effectively manages itself. The conversation revolves around identifying which roles a founder is currently playing, the importance of delegating responsibilities and designing a business that can thrive even when they are on vacation.


    About Wes Bush:


    Wes Bush is the founder and CEO of ProductLed and the world’s leading expert on product-led growth. He is the bestselling author of Product-Led Growth: How to Build a Product That Sells Itself and the upcoming Product-Led: Turn Your Product Into a $100M Growth Machine, due in August 2024 (Read the first three chapters for free).


    Links:


    Wes Bush | LinkedIn

    • 20 min
    Why you need to map out an accountability chart for your product-led business

    Why you need to map out an accountability chart for your product-led business

    In this episode, Wes Bush and Laura Kluz share the significance of mapping out an accountability chart within organizations to ensure clarity and efficiency in role distribution and task execution. They discuss the impact of well-defined responsibilities on accelerating progress and reducing confusion commonly encountered in businesses. 






    Wes shares insights from his leadership experiences, emphasizing common pitfalls such as premature hiring and the importance of aligning team roles with business growth phases. The episode is a valuable resource for leaders seeking to optimize their team's performance and align with organizational goals






    Accountability Chart Template: https://www.figma.com/community/file/1354471146215372798






    Key Highlights


    [0:35] Why accountability charts matter


    [03:10] The most common hiring mistakes


    [08:25] Core beliefs you need to adopt


    [12:30] What an accountability chart looks like


    [17:45] How to create one yourself






    About Wes Bush:






    Wes Bush is the founder and CEO of ProductLed and the world’s leading expert on product-led growth. He is the bestselling author of Product-Led Growth: How to Build a Product That Sells Itself and the upcoming Product-Led: Your Go-To Manual for Scaling a Product-Led Business, due in August 2024 (Read the first three chapters for free).






    Links:


    Wes Bush | LinkedIn

    • 29 min
    How to Scale your SaaS past 8-figures without a Sales Team

    How to Scale your SaaS past 8-figures without a Sales Team

    In this episode of the ProductLed Podcast, Wes Bush shares the formula for transforming businesses into product-led powerhouses. Together with Laura, the director of content at ProductLed, they unravel the nine fundamental components of the ProductLed System – a comprehensive roadmap for SaaS businesses aiming to scale efficiently while keeping the product at the core of their strategy.






    Key Highlights


    [01:34] The top three main outcomes of product-led growth: Effortless ARR, lean scale, and evergreen growth.


    [09:00] Exploring how to acquire, engage, and monetize users without a traditional sales team.


    [19:38] Wes shares his perspective on the 'iceberg analogy' for product-led growth, highlighting the visible and hidden elements crucial for success.


    [24:11] Introduction to the effortless ARR concept and its significance in a product-led strategy.


    [32:22] The importance of user intimacy in understanding and addressing the ideal user's needs.


    [46:14] The significance of having the right team setup for scaling a product-led business.






    About Wes Bush:


    Wes Bush is the founder and CEO of ProductLed and the world’s leading expert on product-led growth. He is the bestselling author of Product-Led Growth: How to Build a Product That Sells Itself and the upcoming Product-Led: Your Go-To Manual for Scaling a Product-Led Business, due in August 2024.






    Links:


    Wes Bush | LinkedIn


    Read Wes’ new book | Join the waitlist here. 

    • 36 min
    How to Scale your SaaS past 8-figures without a Sales Team

    How to Scale your SaaS past 8-figures without a Sales Team

    In this episode of the ProductLed Podcast, Wes Bush shares the formula for transforming businesses into product-led powerhouses. Together with Laura, the director of content at ProductLed, they unravel the nine fundamental components of the ProductLed System – a comprehensive roadmap for SaaS businesses aiming to scale efficiently while keeping the product at the core of their strategy.






    Key Highlights


    [01:34] The top three main outcomes of product-led growth: Effortless ARR, lean scale, and evergreen growth.


    [09:00] Exploring how to acquire, engage, and monetize users without a traditional sales team.


    [19:38] Wes shares his perspective on the 'iceberg analogy' for product-led growth, highlighting the visible and hidden elements crucial for success.


    [24:11] Introduction to the effortless ARR concept and its significance in a product-led strategy.


    [32:22] The importance of user intimacy in understanding and addressing the ideal user's needs.


    [46:14] The significance of having the right team setup for scaling a product-led business.






    About Wes Bush:


    Wes Bush is the founder and CEO of ProductLed and the world’s leading expert on product-led growth. He is the bestselling author of Product-Led Growth: How to Build a Product That Sells Itself and the upcoming Product-Led: Your Go-To Manual for Scaling a Product-Led Business, due in August 2024.






    Links:


    Wes Bush | LinkedIn


    Read Wes’ new book | Join the waitlist here. 

    • 36 min

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