Confessions of a B2B Entrepreneur

Tom Hunt
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All Tom does is think about and start B2B businesses. This podcast is his excuse to talk about it.* *With awesome B2B entrepreneurs like Nick Huber (Somewhere.com), Rob Walling (TinySeed), David Heinemeier Hansson (37signals), Guillaume Moubeche (lemlist), Chris Walker (Refine Labs), Andrew Gazdecki (Acquire.com), Adam Robinson (Retention.com), Peep Laja (CXL), Gil Allouche (Metadata), Jonathan Dane (KlientBoost), Eric Siu (Single Grain), Arvid Kahl (FeedbackPanda), Carrie Rose (Rise at Seven) and many more.

  1. We Welcome Our First VC Onto The Pod

    -1 ДН.

    We Welcome Our First VC Onto The Pod

    In this episode of Confessions of a B2B Entrepreneur, host Tom Hunt welcomes the show's first-ever VC, Manish Patel of Nava Ventures. Manish provides a masterclass on fundraising and the realities of company building. He reveals why VC is the most expensive way to finance your business. He explains how VC is like "nitrous oxide," a fuel that makes you go fast, but is not for every company. You'll learn why "all revenue is not equal" and why the "art of the Series A" is a critical moment for a company's foundation. He also shares how a founder's vision can become diluted as they raise more capital. Discover the key questions to ask yourself before taking on a partner you're stuck with for life.

    29 мин.
  2. Why Marketing Isn’t Enough To Save Your B2B Business with Vahagn Sarksyan of Krisp

    28 АВГ.

    Why Marketing Isn’t Enough To Save Your B2B Business with Vahagn Sarksyan of Krisp

    In this episode of Confessions of a B2B Entrepreneur, host Tom Hunt is joined by Vahagn Sarksyan, who leads marketing and sales at Krisp. Vahagn challenges the idea that marketing is a cure-all, explaining it's only an amplifier of a product's value. He reveals how a data-driven approach, using marketing insights, can directly influence the product roadmap and boost retention. The conversation also explores how Krisp used the ICE framework to prioritise ideas and created a new product category on G2. Finally, Vahagn discusses the shift from a product-led to a sales-assisted growth model for the enterprise market.

    26 мин.
  3. Why This Founder Stopped Fundraising After Raising $15M with Arto Minasyan of Krisp

    21 АВГ.

    Why This Founder Stopped Fundraising After Raising $15M with Arto Minasyan of Krisp

    In this episode of Confessions of a B2B Entrepreneur, host Tom Hunt sits down with Arto Minasyan, co-founder of Krisp, to explore the journey of building a deep tech company from the ground up. Arto shares how he went from a PhD in mathematics to a tech entrepreneur and the pivotal moment a random idea for noise cancellation led to a viral product. He provides invaluable insights on how a business can succeed after past failures and navigate the challenges of pivoting from a single-feature company to a multi-product powerhouse. Arto also discusses his hands-on leadership style, the strategic benefits of their dual-location team in Silicon Valley and Armenia, and why external funding isn't always the primary goal of a business. Finally, he offers his predictions on the revolutionary future of voice AI.

    23 мин.
  4. From Fast Food to Podcast Agency Founder with Tom Hunt (Revenue Career Ladder)

    14 АВГ.

    From Fast Food to Podcast Agency Founder with Tom Hunt (Revenue Career Ladder)

    In this episode of Confessions of a B2B Entrepreneur, host Jamie Pagan, from the Revenue Career Ladder podcast, speaks with Tom Hunt, founder of the B2B podcasting agency Fame. They discuss Tom's unconventional career journey, beginning with early jobs frying chips and washing dishes, which instilled a strong work ethic. The conversation traces his path through large consulting firms like Ernst & Young, and Accenture, where he learned invaluable soft skills and remote management. It then covers his entrepreneurial ventures, from a failed male leggings company to a successful SaaS business, before he finally doubled down on his passion for marketing and audience building to create Fame. This episode provides an honest and tactical look at how a non-linear career path can lead to entrepreneurial success.

    49 мин.
  5. Bootstrapped to $4M ARR: Tom Hunt’s Insights on Sustainable Scaling (5 to 50: Financial Strategies for Growing Companies)

    7 АВГ.

    Bootstrapped to $4M ARR: Tom Hunt’s Insights on Sustainable Scaling (5 to 50: Financial Strategies for Growing Companies)

    In this episode of Confessions of a B2B Entrepreneur, Jeff Rudner, host of 5 to 50: Financial Strategies for Growing Companies, interviews Tom Hunt, Founder and CEO of Fame, to reveal how he built a B2B podcast agency to £4M ARR without external funding. Tom shares lessons from 17 previous business attempts, emphasizing the critical role of financial discipline and the power of hyper-focus on core services. Discover his unique risk assessment framework, practical EOS implementation, and the vital role of culture in scaling. This episode delivers actionable strategies on cash flow, profitability, operational efficiency, and team incentives, demonstrating why doing less exceptionally well is the key to lasting growth.

    39 мин.
  6. Out with Micromanagement, In with Trust: Tom Hunt’s Blueprint for Transforming Remote Teams (Mindful Management)

    31 ИЮЛ.

    Out with Micromanagement, In with Trust: Tom Hunt’s Blueprint for Transforming Remote Teams (Mindful Management)

    In this episode of Confessions of a B2B Entrepreneur, Shenandoah Chefalo, the host of Mindful Management: Creating a Trauma-Informed Work Environment, welcomes Tom Hunt, the Founder and CEO of Fame. What happens when a CEO admits they're figuring it out as they go? Tom candidly shares his blueprint for building a thriving 70-person remote company, emphasizing the power of trust over micromanagement and delving into the essence of trauma-informed leadership. Discover Fame's innovative strategies for fostering team cohesion, including empowering employee autonomy and unique initiatives like the 'Culture Club'. This episode offers practical wisdom for leaders on manager training, building genuine connections, and why embracing vulnerability can be your most authentic leadership strategy in the modern workplace.

    38 мин.
  7. Bootstrapping to £60K MRR with Marc Seitz

    24 ИЮЛ.

    Bootstrapping to £60K MRR with Marc Seitz

    In this episode of Confessions of a B2B Entrepreneur, Tom Hunt interviews Marc Seitz, the Co-Founder of Papermark. Discover how Papermark disrupted the virtual data room market, scaling from $20K to £60K MRR through a unique combination of open-source innovation, strategic SEO targeting established competitors, and a powerful product-led viral growth model. Marc shares invaluable insights into rapid customer support and feature development, showcasing how bootstrapping can lead to significant success and accelerate product-market fit. This is essential listening for B2B founders seeking sustainable growth strategies without external funding.

    24 мин.
  8. How To Use AI In Your Business with Alex Heublein of Netsurit

    17 ИЮЛ.

    How To Use AI In Your Business with Alex Heublein of Netsurit

    In this episode of Confessions of a B2B Entrepreneur, host Tom Hunt sits down with Alex Heublein, President of Innovation Business at Netsurit, to explore how businesses can effectively implement AI solutions that accelerate productivity and drive growth. Alex shares practical insights on optimising internal processes and enhancing customer research, demonstrating how AI can be a "bicycle for the mind" for your team. Discover how to leverage internal and external data to boost efficiency and make customers happier, all while maintaining data security and privacy.

    26 мин.
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All Tom does is think about and start B2B businesses. This podcast is his excuse to talk about it.* *With awesome B2B entrepreneurs like Nick Huber (Somewhere.com), Rob Walling (TinySeed), David Heinemeier Hansson (37signals), Guillaume Moubeche (lemlist), Chris Walker (Refine Labs), Andrew Gazdecki (Acquire.com), Adam Robinson (Retention.com), Peep Laja (CXL), Gil Allouche (Metadata), Jonathan Dane (KlientBoost), Eric Siu (Single Grain), Arvid Kahl (FeedbackPanda), Carrie Rose (Rise at Seven) and many more.

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  • Автор
    Tom Hunt
  • Годы выхода
    2020 - 2025
  • Выпуски
    173
  • Ограничения
    Без ненормативной лексики
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    © Tom Hunt
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