Set in Motion

Rhodium Network®

Set in Motion shares conversations with entrepreneurs about the moment that changed the trajectory of their online business. We uncover what led up to it, how the dots connected, and the principles and strategies they used to build on it. Hosted by Chris Yates of Rhodium Network®. rhn.com

  1. 12/30/2016

    Story 1.9: The First Year of a Successful Software Startup. Episode 055 with Clarity Wave

    This is episode 55. Robert and his brother Alex set a goal this year to make Clarity Wave a company that can stand on its own financially – bringing in at least enough to cover development and marketing efforts.  I can tell you right now that they more than doubled their revenue this year, but the question is…was that enough? Highlights In today’s episode, you’ll hear: Robert’s experience hiring marketing partners, industry partners, and full on buy-in partners The harsh reality of making enterprise software sales How to deal with seasonal buying slow-downs Plus how they hope to determine the company’s valuation and what they’ll do with that number This might be the most complete behind the scenes picture you’ll see for the first year of a software company – Robert’s experiences are crucial for any business owner, but if SaaS in particular is in your future, make sure you stay to the end and take notes. Listen Now: Past Episodes with Clarity Wave Story 1.8: Turn Your Startup Into a Lead Gen Machine. Episode 054 with Clarity Wave Story 1.7: Making Customers Love You So Much They Send Gifts. Episode 051 with Clarity Wave Story 1.6: Why You SHOULD Go Into Business With Family. Episode 048 with Clarity Wave Story 1.5: What Startup Perseverance Really Looks Like. Episode 045 with Clarity Wave Story 1.4: When to Quit and When to Double-Down on Your Startup. Podcast 040 with Clarity Wave Story 1.3: How to Grow From Your First 16 Clients to 100+. Podcast 036 With Clarity Wave Story 1.2: Outsource Your Sales People with Clarity Wave (Podcast 032) Story 1.1 – How to Start a SaaS Business With Clarity Wave (Podcast 027) The post Story 1.9: The First Year of a Successful Software Startup. Episode 055 with Clarity Wave appeared first on Rhodium Network®.

  2. 12/29/2016

    Story 1.8: Turn Your Startup Into a Lead Gen Machine. Episode 054 with Clarity Wave

    This is episode 54. Clarity Wave has added 10 more clients since the last time we spoke, with a yearly value between 7,000 and 10,000 dollars each.  Robert and his brother credit this growth to their massive action approach to lead generation, which, as you’ll hear in this episode,meant redirecting time and funding from development into sales and marketing. Highlights In today’s episode, you’ll hear: Robert’s deep dive into LinkedIn connection strategies that work How he optimized a personal LinkedIn profile to generate leads The two connection methods they’ve used and what’s been more successful (including direct message templates you can copy) Plus their exact approach to create an industry group and use that to build authority with their market What they’ve done is built a consistent daily habit around inbound and outbound marketing, and the results speak for themselves.  You’ll hear about that and more in today’s episode. Listen Now: Past Episodes with Clarity Wave Story 1.7: Making Customers Love You So Much They Send Gifts. Episode 051 with Clarity Wave Story 1.6: Why You SHOULD Go Into Business With Family. Episode 048 with Clarity Wave Story 1.5: What Startup Perseverance Really Looks Like. Episode 045 with Clarity Wave Story 1.4: When to Quit and When to Double-Down on Your Startup. Podcast 040 with Clarity Wave Story 1.3: How to Grow From Your First 16 Clients to 100+. Podcast 036 With Clarity Wave Story 1.2: Outsource Your Sales People with Clarity Wave (Podcast 032) Story 1.1 – How to Start a SaaS Business With Clarity Wave (Podcast 027) The post Story 1.8: Turn Your Startup Into a Lead Gen Machine. Episode 054 with Clarity Wave appeared first on Rhodium Network®.

  3. 12/22/2016

    Story 2.7: Post-Acquisition – Lessons from the First 12 Months. Podcast 053 with Matthew Yahes

    This is episode 53.  Today we are joined by Matthew Yahes, who this year acquired a 7 figure ecommerce portfolio in the gift baskets and wedding favors niches. This is the last episode in our series with Matthew, so today’s interview is an epic unpacking of a story you don’t often hear: What happens in those 12 months after you purchase a business? What kind of challenges should you expect? Is it worth it to buy rather than build your own? Matthew shares with us a number of big mistakes he made this year, and has some surprising advice for people who are looking to acquire their own online business for the first time. Highlights Matthew walks us through his major milestones and lessons, including: Matthew’s insights on the huge learning curve the first 3 months after acquisition The best time to implement changes in a business you purchased The issues he wished he’d changed sooner What to do to make sure employees in a business you acquire don’t get bitter at new management And why, despite slower growth than anticipated, he’s still confident the business can double or triple next year Make sure to stick around through the whole episode for all this and more. Listen Now: Past Episodes with Matthew: Story 2.6: Safety First: Tips on eCommerce Site Changes and Business Partnerships. Episode 049 with Matthew Yahes Story 2.5: 10% Increase in Revenue with One Simple Email Sequence. Episode 046 with Matthew Yahes Story 2.4: After the Sale, All The Things You Didn’t Plan For. Podcast 041 with Matthew Yahes Story 2.3: Preparing for Business Growth with Matthew Yahes (Podcast 037) Story 2.2: The Million Dollar Takeover with Matthew Yahes (Podcast 033) Story 2.1: What It’s Like Buying a 7 Figure E-commerce Business With Matthew Yahes (Podcast 028) The post Story 2.7: Post-Acquisition – Lessons from the First 12 Months. Podcast 053 with Matthew Yahes appeared first on Rhodium Network®.

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Set in Motion shares conversations with entrepreneurs about the moment that changed the trajectory of their online business. We uncover what led up to it, how the dots connected, and the principles and strategies they used to build on it. Hosted by Chris Yates of Rhodium Network®. rhn.com