Delivering Value with Andrew Capland

Andrew Capland
Delivering Value with Andrew Capland

Candid conversations with SaaS growth leaders about the setbacks, feedback, and self-doubt that almost derailed their careers - and instead shaped their path to success. Hosted by Andrew Capland, former Head of Growth Wistia, Postscript - deliveringvalue.co

  1. I was fired - then started my business - with Wes Bush (CEO, ProductLed)

    3 SEPT

    I was fired - then started my business - with Wes Bush (CEO, ProductLed)

    In this conversation, Wes Bush, the founder and CEO of ProductLed, talks about his background and journey in the product-led growth space. We start by exploring his childhood, entrepreneurial drive, and transition into the tech world. Then, Wes reflects on being fired from his job at Vidyard, how that experience fueled him to start his own business, and how he navigates being a leader today. Along the way, we explored some of the speed bumps in his journey: from making tough decisions as a leader, maintaining emotional distance from his team, managing anxiety, and finding balance while traveling. In this episode, you’ll hear about: Why Wes was fired from Vidyard - and what he learned from the experience How he navigates being a leader today and approaches tough convos with his team What gives Wes anxiety, and how he manages it Things to listen for: (01:21) Wes shares what his new book is about (03:48) His entrepreneurial spirit and itch from a young age (06:55) The moment Wes realized that any job that didn’t use his brain was a waste of time (11:25) When he got fired for challenging his leadership’s approach (17:53) Wes was told to stop sharing ideas (23:05) Being glad he got fired because it wasn’t the right environment to be in (30:30) Wes’s advice to a younger individual who needs to make a tough decision (35:46) His experience spending 19 weeks of traveling in 2023 (41:00) Dealing with down days and anxieties (46:30) He describes how his job has opened new doors and opportunities (49:38) Which skill Wes wishes he worked on earlier

    54 min
  2. I had imposter syndrome and stayed in a role I hated - with Talia Wolf (Founder, Getuplift)

    20 AGO

    I had imposter syndrome and stayed in a role I hated - with Talia Wolf (Founder, Getuplift)

    In this episode, Talia Wolf, CEO and Founder of GetUplift, shares her experiences growing up in a family that valued hard work, her early jobs as a waitress and skydiver, her transition into the tech, marketing, and CRO world - and many of challenging moments along the way, including balancing her career and motherhood, the need to ask for help from your support system, and navigating critical feedback. In this episode, you’ll hear about: Staying in a CMO role she didn’t like because she was afraid to start her own business Being a woman in a male-dominated field and how she overcame her imposter syndrome Receiving a “slap in the face” piece of feedback from someone on her team Things to listen for: [06:20] Talia's diverse career path, from skydiving to wedding planning and tech [12:48] The challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated industry [18:05] The creation of a supportive group among women to share vulnerabilities and experiences [24:37] How having children changed Talia's perspective on work-life balance [28:52] Learning from critical feedback and using it to improve as a leader [33:17] The importance of accepting and building upon experiences or letting go in business [37:44] Talia's upbringing and how it influenced her unconventional approach to CRO [42:56] Struggling with self-doubt and imposter syndrome when starting her own business [47:19] The impact of a supportive network in overcoming fears and boosting confidence [52:03] Balancing the identity of a driven career woman with motherhood [56:28] Learning to trust her team and achieve a better work-life balance after having children

    57 min
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Candid conversations with SaaS growth leaders about the setbacks, feedback, and self-doubt that almost derailed their careers - and instead shaped their path to success. Hosted by Andrew Capland, former Head of Growth Wistia, Postscript - deliveringvalue.co

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