Best SaaS Academy Podcasts (2025)

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Socvel intel threat quiz, Pearson Breached, nintendo bricking stuff, and kevintel.com 1:24:40

2M ago1:24:40

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socvel.com/quiz if you want to play along! Check out the BrakeSecEd Twitch at https://twitch.tv/brakesec join the Discord: https://bit.ly/brakesecDiscord Music: Music provided by Chillhop Music: https://chillhop.ffm.to/creatorcred "Flex" by Jeremy Blake Courtesy of Youtube media libraryBy Bryan Brake

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The Simple Habits That Can 10x Your Business and Life (with Dan Go) | Ep 48 1:13:35

2M ago1:13:35

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"You don’t rise to your goals; you fall to your systems." 🧠 Want to learn more SaaS growth strategies? Join our free SaaS Summit newsletter for exclusive insights and tactics from top founders. ➤ https://www.saasacademy.com/jointhesummit Join Matt Verlaque as he sits down with Dan Go, high-performance coach to entrepreneurs, to unpack why fitness i…

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How His Company Nearly Died - And What Saved It | David Cristello 48:21

2M ago48:21

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Join Johnny Page as he sits down with David Cristello, founder of Jetpack Workflow, to unpack how he went from hating business to scaling a multi-million dollar SaaS company for accountants. David shares the story behind his first $2,500 pre-sale, the dangers of easy funding, and how he rebuilt his business by falling back in love with solving cust…

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Say the Right Thing, Every Time (with Phil M Jones) | Ep 47 1:17:13

2M ago1:17:13

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“Every word that leaves your mouth is helping or hurting - nothing is neutral.” 🧠 Want to learn more SaaS growth strategies? Join our free SaaS Summit newsletter for exclusive insights and tactics from top founders. ➤ https://www.saasacademy.com/jointhesummit Join Matt Verlaque in a dynamic conversation with Phil M Jones - author of Exactly What to…

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From “That’ll Never Work” to $7M ARR | Tyler Smith 30:08

2M ago30:08

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Tyler Smith never planned to be a founder - but a moment of frustration led to a product that now serves over 10,000 customers. In this episode, Johnny sits down with the accidental entrepreneur behind Text in Church, a SaaS platform that turned follow-up chaos into connection at scale. From running a photography company to managing $7M in ARR and …

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Bronwen Aker - harnessing AI for improving your workflows 1:37:26

2M ago1:37:26

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Guest Info: Name: Bronwen Aker Contact Information (N/A): https://br0nw3n.com/ Time Zone(s): Pacific, Central, Eastern –Copy begins– Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed on this program are solely the views of the individuals involved and by no means represent absolute facts. Opinions expressed by the host and guests can change…

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From Broke to Boostrapped to an $18M SaaS (with Matt Prados) | Ep 46 49:12

2M ago49:12

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“I didn’t have a Stanford degree. I had a garage, a beanbag, and a dream.” 🧠 Want to learn more SaaS growth strategies? Join our free SaaS Summit newsletter for exclusive insights and tactics from top founders. ➤ https://www.saasacademy.com/jointhesummit Join Matt Verlaque as he sits down with Matt Prados, founder and CEO of Review Wave (now Aloha)…

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Why He Walked Away From Apple to Fix a Broken Business | Dean Curtis 21:42

2M ago21:42

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What would make a former Apple exec sell the only part of his business making money? In this episode, Dean Curtis, CEO of Ingage, shares how he shut down a revenue-generating agency serving Fortune 500 clients to bet everything on SaaS - before finding product-market fit. From a near-collapse in the boardroom to the client that changed it all, Dean…

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He Got Fired From His Own Startup... Then Built a Nine-Figure Company | Cody Barbo 37:20

2M ago37:20

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What do you do when you get fired from the company you built? Cody Barbo, founder and CEO of Trust & Will, turned that moment into fuel. In this episode, Cody shares the rollercoaster path from losing his startup to building a nine-figure SaaS company that’s rewriting estate planning across the U.S. You’ll hear how a coffee chat sparked the idea, h…

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How an Ex-DJ Built a $4M SaaS in His Parents' Garage | Roby Peñacastro 35:13

2M ago35:13

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Roby Peñacastro was a broke DJ in a mariachi suit touring Europe when he stumbled into the tech world. After landing a job at Google, he started a side project in his parents’ garage to help his brother manage WhatsApp leads. That side project became Leadsales - a conversational commerce platform now doing $3.7M ARR and backed by Silicon Valley’s S…

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Welcome to Titans of SaaS 0:37

3M ago0:37

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Welcome to Titans of SaaS - a show about the real stories behind software that scaled. In this trailer, our host Johnny Page shares what the podcast is all about, who it’s for, and what you’ll take away from each episode. Whether you're building your first startup or scaling your next one, this show is your behind-the-scenes pass to how great SaaS …

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He Almost Sold 50% of his Company for $5K (with Chris Ronzio) | Ep 45 1:05:48

3M ago1:05:48

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"You just have to ask." 🧠 Want to learn more SaaS growth strategies? Join our free SaaS Summit newsletter for exclusive insights and tactics from top founders. ➤ https://www.saasacademy.com/jointhesummit Join Matt Verlaque as he sits down with Chris Ronzio, founder and CEO of Trainual, to discuss celebrity partnerships, Facebook ad strategies, and …

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post-bsides SD discussion, EPSS, the answer I should have given, and 'Lord Brake' 1:16:45

3M ago1:16:45

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Check out the BrakeSecEd Twitch at https://twitch.tv/brakesec or Youtube: https://youtube.com/c/BDSPodcast join the Discord: https://bit.ly/brakesecDiscord https://arxiv.org/abs/2302.14172 - EPSS whitepaper https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jayjacobs1_epss-threatintel-vulnerabiltymanagement-activity-7308146548767404032-RubN https://www.first.org/epss/…

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March23: buy browser extensions, attackers don't need exploits, socvel CTI quiz 1:12:38

3M ago1:12:38

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Check out the BrakeSecEd Twitch at https://twitch.tv/brakesec Join the Discord! https://bit.ly/brakesecDiscord Questions and topics: (please feel free to update or make comments for clarifications) * https://techoreon.com/http-flaw-in-apple-passwords-left-iphones-vulnerable/ * https://darkmarc.substack.com/p/attackers-dont-need-exploits-when * http…

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steam distributes malware in game form, RDP open from DOGE servers, hacking a supply chain for 50K 1:01:47

4M ago1:01:47

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Youtube VOD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zu_smyQGvG4 https://lcamtuf.substack.com/p/how-security-teams-fail https://cyberintel.substack.com/p/doge-exposes-once-secret-government https://x.com/SteamDB/status/1889610974484705314 – supply chain issues can crop up anywhere… are you blocking people from steam and popular software downloads online? h…

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Are hackathons the new standard in corporate innovation? Decide for yourself! 11:03

8M ago11:03

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Sidetrade’s annual hackathon, Sidehack, was back with a bang this year! In this special episode, Andy Lion chats with Remus Iancu, Team Lead Software Engineer & co-organizer of this year’s Sidehack, and Joy Ion, UI Designer and first time Sidehack attendee. From big “A-HA!” moments, some code explanation to a rubber duck, new friendships formed, an…

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How to have a rewarding business development career, with David Bavon 12:26

9M ago12:26

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What opportunities can be found from a career in business development at Sidetrade? Well, you’re about to find out! In this episode, David Bavon, BDR Director at Sidetrade, explains what a rewarding role as a BDR looks like. From financial bonuses to promotion opportunities and more! If you’re looking for a career that opens up a world of opportuni…

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Dan Martell Reveals the SECRET To Running A SaaS Company | Ep 44 41:18

9M ago41:18

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"The magic is creating the container for relationships." 📖 Join the Wait List for our new book! ➤ https://softwarebook.com/ Join Dan Martell, Johnny Page, and Matt Verlaque as they sit down to discuss the launch of their new book, what running a 10/10 event looks like, and the future of SaaS Academy. -- Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to the New Book…

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This Guy Outsourced His 8-Figure Company (with Graeme Barlow) | Ep 43 50:48

10M ago50:48

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"If you talk to an outsource company and they can kick off development for you or kick off a project next week, that's a massive red flag for me." 👉🏻 Want a 3-step action plan to help scale your SaaS? Book a FREE growth session (https://www.saasacademy.com/scalenow?...) Join Johnny Page and Graeme Barlow, Founder and CEO of Iversoft, a world-class …

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This Guy Pays His Employees $210,000/yr (with Geoff Roberts) | Ep 42 57:43

10M ago57:43

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"You're going to have to hire great people." 👉🏻 Want a 3-step action plan to help scale your SaaS? Book a FREE growth session (https://www.saasacademy.com/scalenow?...) Join Matt Verlaque and Geoff Roberts, CEO and founder of Outseta, The all-in-one platform to build SaaS and membership businesses. This episode dives deep into 🚀 - How staying small…

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This Guy Built A Portfolio of Companies Worth $1 Billion (with Scot Chisholm) | Ep 41 59:09

10M ago59:09

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"I think you can do more with less these days." 👉🏻 Want a 3-step action plan to help scale your SaaS? Book a FREE growth session (https://www.saasacademy.com/scalenow?...) Join Johnny Page and Scot Chisholm, CEO and Founder of Classy, a fundraising platform for nonprofit organizations that got acquired by GoFundMe in 2022. Over the course of 10 yea…

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This Guy Made a Million Dollar App for Gym Owners (with Dan Uyemura) | Ep 40 1:05:38

10M ago1:05:38

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"Let the market pull you. You have to be so nimble. You're lucky if you can block a punch in the beginning." 👉🏻 Want a 3-step action plan to help scale your SaaS? Book a FREE growth session (https://www.saasacademy.com/scalenow?...) Join Matt (@mattverlaque) and Dan Uyemura, CEO and Founder of PushPress, a complete gym management platform built by …

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Steal This Copywriting Playbook That Makes MILLIONS (with John Doherty) | Ep 39 1:07:52

11M ago1:07:52

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"Great writing starts from a great brief, which starts from great strategy." 👉🏻 Want a 3-step action plan to help scale your SaaS? Book a FREE growth session (https://www.saasacademy.com/scalenow?...) Join Matt (@mattverlaque) and John Doherty, founder of EditorNinja, a content editing agency that edited 3,000,000+ words in its first 18 months on h…

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This Guy Bought Over 50 SaaS Companies and Raised $100M (with Kevin McArdle) | Ep 38 1:13:24

11M ago1:13:24

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"When you get clear on what a dream buyer looks like, now you have a filtering mechanism for who would I even entertain because it has to look like X." -- 👉🏻 Want a 3-step action plan to help scale your SaaS? Book a FREE growth session (https://www.saasacademy.com/scalenow?...) -- Join Johnny Page (@johnnypage13) and Matt (@mattverlaque) as they si…

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How to Build Great Sales Teams (with Travis Janko) | Ep 37 1:13:00

11M ago1:13:00

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👉🏻 Want a 3-step action plan to help scale your SaaS? Book a FREE growth session (https://www.saasacademy.com/scalenow?...) -- Join Matt (@mattverlaque) as he sits down with Travis Janko, CEO and founder of GSD Coach & Recruiting where he helps growing sales organizations hire the top 5% of sales talent, FAST! 📌 In this episode we dive deep into...…

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The Ecommerce Genius: How to build companies that sell (with Adii Pienaar) | Ep 36 1:09:19

11M ago1:09:19

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👉🏻 Want a 3-step action plan to help scale your SaaS? Book a FREE growth session (https://www.saasacademy.com/scalenow?...) -- Join Matt (@mattverlaque) as he sits down with Adii Pienaar (@adii), founder of WooCommerce, Conversio and Cogsy, which led to multiple successful exits. 📌 In this episode we dive deep into... ➡ How the e-commerce industry …

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He Went From Broke to CEO (with Johnny Page) | Ep 35 1:02:35

12M ago1:02:35

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👉🏻 Want a 3-step action plan to help scale your SaaS? Book a FREE growth session (https://www.saasacademy.com/scalenow?...) -- Join Matt (@mattverlaque) as he sits down with our very own Johnny Page(@johnnypage13), CEO at SaaS Academy. 📌 In this episode we dive deep into... ➡ Johnny's unusual upbringing ➡ ➡ When & why founders should consider ventu…

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Crush your career: From Credit Management to Customer Success 9:59

12M ago9:59

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Have you ever found yourself at a career crossroads, wondering if it's time for a change? For some this could mean finding a similar role in a different company, for others it could mean an entirely new career path. If you've been contemplating a shift into the dynamic world of customer success, we have just the thing for you! Tune into our latest …

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How To Become A Data-Driven Business (with Ben Yoskovitz) | Ep 34 1:23:43

12M ago1:23:43

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👉🏻 Want a 3-step action plan to help scale your SaaS? Book a FREE growth session (https://www.saasacademy.com/scalenow?...) -- Join Johnny (@johnnypage13) and Matt (@mattverlaque) as they sit down with Ben Yoskovitz, Founding Partner at Highline Beta and co-author of 'Lean Analytics' to talk all things data. 📌 In this episode they go deep into what…

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This Guy Made a Million Dollar App for Chik-Fil-A (with Michael Alvarez) | Ep 33 55:43

12M ago55:43

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"I help Chick-fil-A operators sell more chicken!" -- 👉🏻 Want a 3-step action plan to help scale your SaaS? Book a FREE growth session (https://www.saasacademy.com/scalenow?...) -- Join Johnny (@johnnypage13) and Matt (@mattverlaque) as they sit down with Michael Alvarez, founder and CEO of OneClick App, a workforce management software for Chick-fil…

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How to Become a Master of Sales (with Mike Manzi) | Ep 32 1:17:28

1y ago1:17:28

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"You need to first create an environment where they trust you. Second, create an environment where they know that you're going to work your butt off. And third, create an environment where you're actually helping them." -- 👉🏻 Want a 3-step action plan to help scale your SaaS? Book a FREE growth session (https://www.saasacademy.com/scalenow?...) -- …

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The Power of Intimacy: Building Strong Customer Relationships (with Calvin Correli) | Ep. 31 1:03:17

1y ago1:03:17

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"Intimacy is what we offer to our customers. We make them feel seen, heard, and felt." -- 👉🏻 Want a 3-step action plan to help scale your SaaS? [Book a FREE growth session] (https://www.saasacademy.com/scalenow?utm_campaign=SAPodcast_2023&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=shownotes). -- Today, @johnnypage1 and @mattverlaque are joined by @CalvinCorreli…

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From NASA Engineer to Entrepreneur (with Tyler Ryan) | Ep. 30 1:36:24

1y ago1:36:24

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"What it means to be data-driven is to let 99% of the decisions be made for you so that you can focus on the high-leverage 1%." -- 👉🏻 Want a 3-step action plan to help scale your SaaS? Book a FREE growth session (https://www.saasacademy.com/scalenow?...) -- Join Johnny (@johnnypage13) and Matt (@mattverlaque) as they sit down with former NASA engin…

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Unlocking the Potential of Product-Led Growth (with Wes Bush) | Ep. 29 1:10:35

1y ago1:10:35

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👉🏻 Want a 3-step action plan to help scale your SaaS? [Book a FREE growth session](https://www.saasacademy.com/scalenow?.... Join Johnny (@johnnypage13) and Matt (@mattverlaque) as they sit down with Wes Bush He’s the author of the best-selling book Product-Led Growth and founder of PoductLed.com — a proven system that helps SaaS companies scale th…

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Tanya Janca Talks secure coding, Semgrep Academy, and community building, and more! 1:27:18

1y ago1:27:18

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Check out the BrakeSecEd Twitch at https://twitch.tv/brakesec Join the Discord! https://discord.gg/brakesec #youtube VOD (in 1440p): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axQWGyd79NM Questions and topics: Bsides Vancouver discussion Semgrep Community and Academy Building communities What are ‘secure guardrails’ Reducing barriers between security and deve…

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How To Build A Data-Driven Business (with Cedric Chin) | Ep. 28 1:27:52

1y ago1:27:52

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"If you're asking for swimming advice, you don't go and talk to someone who has never swum before. You go talk to an Olympic swimmer." Join Johnny (@johnnypage13) and Matt (@mattverlaque) as they sit down with Cedric Chin, the genius behind Commoncog.com - an industry leading blog that helps founders accelerate business expertise. in this episode, …

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The Power of Deceleration: How to Create Clarity As A High Performer (with Steve Schlafman) | Ep. 27 1:26:39

1y ago1:26:39

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“Who are you beyond your professional identity?” Join Johnny (@johnnypage13) and Matt (@mattverlaque) as they sit down with Steve Schlafman, a former VC who traded the boardroom for the coaching couch. Steve now guides high-achievers, especially founders, through major life pivots and career crossroads. In this episode, Steve opens up about his own…

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The Importance of Niching Down in the AI Space (with Maddie Bell) | Ep 26 1:07:12

1y ago1:07:12

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“I just read the best fiction of my life and it was my pitch deck from two years ago.” Join Johnny Page (@johnnypage13) and Matt Verlaque (@mattverlaque) on a new episode of the SaaS Academy Podcast as they sit down with Maddie Bell, CEO of Scheduler.ai. Maddie's journey from Procter & Gamble to co-founding a thriving startup is packed with valuabl…

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Why Dan Martell is stepping down as CEO... | Ep 25 46:20

1y ago46:20

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"There's a lot of fear and limiting beliefs and identity things that founders get tied up in." Join Johnny Page (@johnnypage13) and Matt Verlaque (@mattverlaque) on a new episode of the SaaS Academy Podcast AS they discuss the transition of leadership at SaaS Academy with Dan Martell. 00:00 - Intro / Setting the Stage 01:04 - Reflecting on a Life C…

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How to Become a Key Person of Influence (with Daniel Priestley) | Ep 24 1:21:01

1y ago1:21:01

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“You're standing on a mountain of value. You just can't see it." Join Johnny Page (@johnnypage13) and Matt Verlaque (@mattverlaque) on a new episode of the SaaS Academy Podcast as they explore the remarkable entrepreneurial journey of Daniel Priestley. From diving into $8000 of credit card debt at age 21 to start his first venture, to becoming the …

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How to Build A $30M Company (with Dev Basu) | Ep 24 49:42

1y ago49:42

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“The only difference between a really high performing team member and a high performing entrepreneur is their appetite for risk.” Today, Johnny (@johnnypage13) and Matt (@mattverlaque) are joined by guest Dev Basu, CEO of Powered by Search, as they delve into Basu's entrepreneurial journey, starting from selling video games in high school to scalin…

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The Art of Profitability in SaaS and Service Businesses (with Marcel Petitpas) | Ep 22 44:32

1y ago44:32

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“We understood the problem very well, and it was a very real problem in the market.” Today, Johnny (@johnnypage13) and Matt (@mattverlaque) are joined by Marcel Petitpas, co-founder and CEO of Parakeeto as well as head strategic coach at SaaS Academy, as they explore Marcel's journey from a service business owner to a SaaS entrepreneur, emphasizing…

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The Founder's Dilemma: To Create or Not to Create Content? | Ep 21 31:59

1y ago31:59

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“Your point of view will evolve and improve the more you socialize it to other people.” Today, Johnny (@johnnypage13) and Matt (@mattverlaque) share their insights on the importance of content creation for founders. They discuss how initially, they believed branding and market positioning were crucial, but realized that customers care more about th…

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Josh Grossman - building Appsec programs, bridging security and developer gaps 1:16:22

1y ago1:16:22

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Youtube VOD: https://youtu.be/G3PxZFmDyj4 #appsec, #owasp, #ASVS, #joshGrossman, #informationsecurity, #SBOM, #supplychain, #podcast, #twitch, #brakesec, #securecoding, #Codeanalysis Questions and topics: 1. The background to the topic, why is it something that interests you? How do you convince developers to take your course? 2. What do you think …

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Scaling a Repeatable SaaS Sales Machine (with Kyle Vamvouris) | Ep 20 58:40

1y ago58:40

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”I didn't want to fail at going off on my own because I was worried about what other people would think.” Today, Johnny (@johnnypage13) and Matt (@mattverlaque) are joined by Kyle Vamvouris, CEO of Vouris, as he shares his journey from a stand-up comedian and gym membership salesperson to becoming a sales consultant for early-stage tech startups, e…

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Managing messaging with management, becoming a CISO with Mary Gardner from Goldiknox 1:22:56

1y ago1:22:56

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Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed on this program are solely the views of the individuals involved and by no means represent absolute facts. Opinions expressed by the host and guests can change at any time based on new information and experiences and do not represent views of past, present, or future employers. Recorded: 08 …

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Building a Legacy with Volunteer-Focused Technology (with Mark Hopwood) | Ep 19 40:07

1y ago40:07

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”Transactionally they're actually more, a higher percentage of younger people volunteering than ever before. They just volunteer less time.” Today, Johnny (@johnnypage13) and Matt (@mattverlaque) are joined by Mark Hopwood, President and Co-founder of VolunteerMatters, as they delve into the journey of a SaaS business dedicated to helping organizat…

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Should You Hire An Agency? | Ep 18 30:47

1+ y ago30:47

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“It's a lot of how we go faster, but again, it's like counting the costs before you, you go into that channel.” Today, Johnny (@johnnypage13) and Matt (@mattverlaque) talk about how and when to hire an agency, and the benefits and pitfalls of doing so. They share personal experiences of working with over 40 agencies in the past decade and how to ex…

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Why Every Founder Should Create Content | Ep 17 26:14

1+ y ago26:14

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“The effect that doing content can have on recruitment is bonkers!” Today, Johnny (@johnnypage13) and Matt (@mattverlaque) discuss the importance of content production for every SaaS company founder. They delve into the reasons why every SaaS founder should be the expert in their field, helping others with in-depth knowledge and insight. They also …

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Trailblazing career paths of three inspirational women in tech 14:42

1+ y ago14:42

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There is no one size fits all journey when it comes to careers in tech. And no one knows this better than our guests on this episode! Get ready to be truly inspired as we sit down with not one, but THREE incredible Sidetraders: · Elodie Ravachol, Area VP of Product · Natasha Rollason, Junior Software Developer Engineer in Test · Naomi Smith, VP of …

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