Delivering Value with Andrew Capland

Andrew Capland
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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. Behind the scenes: why Navattic just launched a free plan

    NOV 12

    Behind the scenes: why Navattic just launched a free plan

    Natalie Marcotullio, Head of Growth at Navattic, takes us in for a behind-the-scenes look into the process of launching their freemium motion. Going through the strategic reasons behind the shift and how it fits into their overall growth strategy, she reflects on the challenges of aligning the sales team, navigating risk, and measuring success in both the short and long term.

    20 min
  2. Overcoming stress & burnout: I had a panic attack but still went to the meeting (Sarah Stockdale)

    NOV 5

    Overcoming stress & burnout: I had a panic attack but still went to the meeting (Sarah Stockdale)

    In this episode, Sarah Stockdale, founder of Growclass, shares her journey of overcoming burnout while leading growth teams at tech startups, addressing gender bias in the workplace, and building a thriving community for marketers. She reflects on how these experiences shaped her leadership style, approach to mental health, and entrepreneurship.

    50 min
  3. 3 Speed-Bumps That Almost Derailed a Leading Voice in Product Growth (Aakash Gupta)

    OCT 29

    3 Speed-Bumps That Almost Derailed a Leading Voice in Product Growth (Aakash Gupta)

    In this episode, Aakash Gupta shares his journey from a tech-savvy kid in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to a successful product manager and creator in the Product Growth space. He shares his tough feedback experiences, how he’s been able to overcome imposter syndrome, and how building a failed startup impacted his career. Aakash emphasizes the importance of self-care, emotional intelligence, and supportive mentorship in navigating corporate roles and leadership challenges.

    55 min
  4. Product-led Onboarding Expert Gets Screamed at By CEO: Lessons Learned (Ramli John)

    OCT 15

    Product-led Onboarding Expert Gets Screamed at By CEO: Lessons Learned (Ramli John)

    In this episode, Ramli John - Founder of Delight Path, shares core memories from his teenage years that inspired his entrepreneurial journey. Explores how attaching his worth to his achievements was making him act like a jerk. Shares stories from the worst boss he ever had. And discusses the toughest feedback that he’s received (and what he’s doing about it).

    50 min
  5. Chronic stress made me think I had early-onset dementia (Emma Stratton, Punchy)

    OCT 1

    Chronic stress made me think I had early-onset dementia (Emma Stratton, Punchy)

    Emma Stratton is the founder of Punchy and author of Make it Punchy. In this conversation, Emma shares her journey from being a creative writer to successful entrepreneur. She discusses the challenges she faced in finding her passion and starting her own business. How she overcame money mindset issues. And the significance of following your heart and finding your purpose in order to unlock true success.

    54 min
  6. Navigating maternity leave and leadership challenges - with Georgiana Laudi ( Forget the Funnel)

    SEP 17

    Navigating maternity leave and leadership challenges - with Georgiana Laudi ( Forget the Funnel)

    In this conversation, Georgiana Laudi, co-founder of Forget the Funnel, shares her background and journey into B2B SaaS. From working in her family’s retail florist business, to becoming the VP of Marketing at Unbounce, and advising a bunch of impressive companies. We explore some of the speed bumps and challenging moments in Gia’s journey along the way. Gia opens up about: Returning from maternity leave and learning someone had been hired above her. The challenges of managing a rapidly growing team Getting feedback that she’s intimidating The importance of clear communication and transparency Things to listen for: (02:30) Georgiana was influenced by her parents to become an entrepreneur (05:53) Her first business idea was selling martini glasses (11:13) She said “no” all the time because “who has time for that?” (15:21) Her advice to someone who is figuring out their personal brand (19:17) Someone was promoted above her when she was on maternity leave (32:07) Georgiana was told she was “extremely intimidating” by her team (36:52) She never holds back what she’s thinking (39:38) Take notes before confronting an underperforming employee (47:40) How Georgiana learned her communication skills (51:05) She wishes she had learned how to run a business earlier (53:48) Georgiana knows she needs a better work-life balance…

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

    SEP 3

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

    AUG 20

    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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