Behind the Funnel

Yarek Matacz

Most companies don’t have a lead problem — they have a funnel problem. Behind the Funnel is a business podcast that breaks down how B2B companies actually acquire customers and scale revenue. Hosted by Yarek Matacz, founder of JPM Media, the show goes beyond surface-level marketing advice to explore the real systems, strategies, and decisions that drive predictable growth. Each episode features conversations with SaaS founders, operators, consultants, and B2B leaders who are actively building and scaling companies. Instead of theory or generic “growth hacks,” these discussions unpack the acquisition engines behind real businesses — from outbound systems and paid acquisition to funnel architecture, offer design, and sales processes. Listeners will hear what worked, what failed, and what ultimately helped companies build consistent pipelines and sustainable growth. Behind the Funnel is designed for founders, consultants, and operators who want to understand how modern B2B companies turn attention into revenue. If you're building a SaaS product, scaling a consulting business, or developing a go-to-market strategy, this podcast offers a practical look at how growth actually happens behind the scenes. Expect thoughtful conversations, tactical insights, and honest breakdowns of the systems that power real businesses. New episodes feature founders, marketers, and operators sharing what it really takes to turn leads into customers and ideas into scalable companies.

  1. Inside the $1T Ad Machine: How Revenue Arc’s 50% Rev-Share Model Delivers 5–8× ROAS

    03/09/2025

    Inside the $1T Ad Machine: How Revenue Arc’s 50% Rev-Share Model Delivers 5–8× ROAS

    This week on Off the Grid on the Record, I sit down with Andrew Barrow, founder of Revenue Arc, a white-label programmatic ad agency running campaigns for household names—and flipping the traditional agency model on its head with a 50% gross revenue share back to partners and lifetime referral commissions. Andrew pulls back the curtain on how programmatic really works (CTV, display, audio, premium publishers), why most brands overspend on fees, and how Revenue Arc’s model lets agencies earn from media instead of getting drained by it. We also cover the playbook behind consistent 5–8× ROAS (and a standout case that raised $145M on ~$2M ad spend), plus the AI systems that now spin up media plans in minutes. What we cover: Programmatic in plain English: how every impression is auctioned in 1/100th of a secondThe 50% gross rev-share + lifetime referrals (why partners often make more than the trader)Budgets that work: why $500/day is a realistic floor for performance, and when to scalePredictive modeling: targeting people before they’re in-market (and outpacing competitors)The three biggest campaign killers: weak landing pages, bad targeting, and “not bought-in” leadershipBeating “engagement farms,” avoiding toxic optimization data, and tightening guardrailsAI as force-multiplier: media plans, decks, and daily optimizations generated in minutesIf you’ve ever wondered how the ads you see on Hulu, top news sites, Spotify, and mobile apps actually get there—and how to run them profitably—this episode is your blueprint. 🔗 Connect with Andrew & Revenue Arc: Website (Marketing): revenuearkmarketing.comWebsite (Corporate): revenueark.com👉 More episodes: youtube.com/@yarekmatacz

    42 min
  2. How Alphana Turns 1 Video into 30+ Pieces of Content (and Why Labels Are Paying Attention)

    25/08/2025

    How Alphana Turns 1 Video into 30+ Pieces of Content (and Why Labels Are Paying Attention)

    This week on Off the Grid on the Record, I sit down with Sebastian Mourra, founder of Alphana.ai — a platform built to help creators, businesses, and even record labels turn one piece of content into 30. We dive into how Alphana is building the future of content repurposing, going beyond short clips to power blogs, LinkedIn posts, newsletters, quizzes, eBooks, and even music marketing assets like Spotify canvases and lyric videos. Sebastian explains why workflows are the missing link for scaling creators and how his background at Universal Music shaped Alphana’s newest product, Visuals, which is already shaking up how artists and labels handle releases. What we cover in this episode: Why content repurposing is the biggest growth hack creators are missingHow Alphana’s “AI card” system works like Lego blocks for custom workflowsThe unexpected $3K–$5K problem Alphana is solving for record labels on every releaseWhy simplifying onboarding increased conversions more than adding new featuresSebastian’s biggest lesson as a founder: double down on what you knowWhether you’re a podcaster, a coach, or an artist, this episode shows how one video can become the fuel for an entire content machine. 🔗 Connect with Sebastian & Alphana: Website: Alphana.aiLinkedIn: Sebastian MourraX (Twitter): @SebastianMourra👉 For more episodes, visit: http://www.youtube.com/@yarekmatacz

    30 min
  3. How Simon Groom Scaled Consulting Into a SaaS Platform for 5,000+ Small Businesses

    22/08/2025

    How Simon Groom Scaled Consulting Into a SaaS Platform for 5,000+ Small Businesses

    This week on Off the Grid on the Record, I sit down with Simon Groom, CEO and co-founder of Magnify B, to unpack how he and his co-founder, David, turned decades of consulting experience into a SaaS platform that’s now helping thousands of small businesses save time, cut costs, and scale smarter. Born out of COVID lockdowns, Magnify B started as a consulting pivot and has already grown into what Simon calls “mission control for business success.” The platform integrates with tools like Xero and QuickBooks, benchmarks performance against peers, and even offers what-if scenario planning to help founders see the impact of every small decision. Simon explains how Magnify B differentiates itself from traditional consulting, what feedback they’re hearing from early adopters like Action Coach, and why accounting firms with hundreds of thousands of clients are calling the platform “groundbreaking” and “game-changing.” We also dive into the challenges of UK fundraising, why scalability was baked in from day one, and why North America may be the next big move for the company. 🔗 Connect with Simon & Magnify B: LinkedIn: Simon GroomWebsite: MagnifyB.comEmail: contact@magnifyb.com👉 For more episodes, visit: http://www.youtube.com/@yarekmatacz 🎙️ Show Notes & Highlights 00:00 – Intro Welcoming Simon Groom, CEO of Magnify B 01:00 – Origin Story How Simon and David built Magnify B during COVID after decades in consulting 02:00 – Non-Tech Founders Building SaaS Why coming from consulting (not tech) gave them a real advantage 03:20 – Explaining Magnify B Simply “Mission control for business success” → dashboards, benchmarking, learning, and what-if planning 05:10 – How It Differs from Consulting Bringing large company methodologies to small businesses affordably 06:45 – Shifts in Small Business Tech Adoption From fear of AI to increasing curiosity and adoption across Europe 08:30 – Industries Adopting Fastest Professional services like accounting and law firms surprising Simon with early interest 09:40 – How AI Reshapes Advisors’ Roles Why accountants and consultants now see Magnify B as a client attractor 10:50 – Feedback on Version 1.1 Users say: “I wish I had this years ago.” 12:30 – Partnerships with Coaches & Accountants Action Coach + major UK firms calling the platform “game-changing” 14:50 – Early Market Entry Strategy 60+ firms in the pipeline, from small practices to those with 200,000+ clients 16:50 – Scaling Vision & Bottlenecks Built for global scale, but UK fundraising remains the biggest hurdle 19:40 – Magic Wand Fix Overcoming mistakes with outsourced tech development 21:00 – Key Metrics That Matter 5,000–10,000 users in year one → exponential growth beyond year two 22:40 – 12–18 Month Plan Internationalization with North America, Singapore, and Europe on the roadmap

    29 min

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Most companies don’t have a lead problem — they have a funnel problem. Behind the Funnel is a business podcast that breaks down how B2B companies actually acquire customers and scale revenue. Hosted by Yarek Matacz, founder of JPM Media, the show goes beyond surface-level marketing advice to explore the real systems, strategies, and decisions that drive predictable growth. Each episode features conversations with SaaS founders, operators, consultants, and B2B leaders who are actively building and scaling companies. Instead of theory or generic “growth hacks,” these discussions unpack the acquisition engines behind real businesses — from outbound systems and paid acquisition to funnel architecture, offer design, and sales processes. Listeners will hear what worked, what failed, and what ultimately helped companies build consistent pipelines and sustainable growth. Behind the Funnel is designed for founders, consultants, and operators who want to understand how modern B2B companies turn attention into revenue. If you're building a SaaS product, scaling a consulting business, or developing a go-to-market strategy, this podcast offers a practical look at how growth actually happens behind the scenes. Expect thoughtful conversations, tactical insights, and honest breakdowns of the systems that power real businesses. New episodes feature founders, marketers, and operators sharing what it really takes to turn leads into customers and ideas into scalable companies.