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Episode 734 | The 20 Year Bootstrapper (With Ian Landsman)
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Innhold levert av Rob Walling. Alt podcastinnhold, inkludert episoder, grafikk og podcastbeskrivelser, lastes opp og leveres direkte av Rob Walling eller deres podcastplattformpartner. Hvis du tror at noen bruker det opphavsrettsbeskyttede verket ditt uten din tillatelse, kan du følge prosessen skissert her https://no.player.fm/legal.
In episode 734, Rob Walling interviews Ian Landsman, founder of HelpSpot, about his 20-year bootstrapper journey. They discuss Ian's transition from on-prem software to SaaS, the challenges and benefits of each, and the early days of building the business. They wrap up by discussing the potential impact of AI on the customer service industry.
Topics we cover:
- 1:11 – Ian, the OG bootstrapper
- 2:22 – Benefits of on-prem software in 2024
- 5:46 – Slow, steady, profitable growth through the years
- 9:20 – Embracing a risky start
- 14:11 – Getting early awareness
- 18:52 – Transitioning to SaaS
- 26:37 – Laravel raises $57M
- 28:59 – AI impact on customer service
Links from the Show:
- The SaaS Playbook
- TinySeed
- Ian Landsman (@ianlandsman) | X
- HelpSpot (@helpspot) | X
- HelpSpot
- Podscan
- Accel invests $57M into Laravel Products & Open-Source Framework
- Mostly Technical
If you have questions about starting or scaling a software business that you’d like for us to cover, please submit your question for an upcoming episode. We’d love to hear from you!
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In episode 734, Rob Walling interviews Ian Landsman, founder of HelpSpot, about his 20-year bootstrapper journey. They discuss Ian's transition from on-prem software to SaaS, the challenges and benefits of each, and the early days of building the business. They wrap up by discussing the potential impact of AI on the customer service industry.
Topics we cover:
- 1:11 – Ian, the OG bootstrapper
- 2:22 – Benefits of on-prem software in 2024
- 5:46 – Slow, steady, profitable growth through the years
- 9:20 – Embracing a risky start
- 14:11 – Getting early awareness
- 18:52 – Transitioning to SaaS
- 26:37 – Laravel raises $57M
- 28:59 – AI impact on customer service
Links from the Show:
- The SaaS Playbook
- TinySeed
- Ian Landsman (@ianlandsman) | X
- HelpSpot (@helpspot) | X
- HelpSpot
- Podscan
- Accel invests $57M into Laravel Products & Open-Source Framework
- Mostly Technical
If you have questions about starting or scaling a software business that you’d like for us to cover, please submit your question for an upcoming episode. We’d love to hear from you!
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The Greatness Machine is on a Quest to Maximize the Human Experience! Join Award Winning CEO and Author, Darius Mirshahzadeh (pron. Mer-shaw-za-day), as he interviews some of the greatest minds in the world―turning their wisdom and experience into learnings and advice you can use in your life so that you can level up and create greatness. Join Darius as he goes deep with guests like: Moby, Seth Godin, Gabby Reece, Amanda Knox, UFC Ring Announcer Bruce Buffer, Former FBI Negotiator Chris Voss ...
…
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Custom Manufacturing Industry podcast is an entrepreneurship and motivational podcast on all platforms, hosted by Aaron Clippinger. Being CEO of multiple companies including the signage industry and the software industry, Aaron has over 20 years of consulting and business management. His software has grown internationally and with over a billion dollars annually going through the software. Using his Accounting degree, Aaron will be talking about his organizational ways to get things done. Hi ...
…
continue reading
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…
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Alessandro Bogliari, CEO and Co-Founder of The Influencer Marketing Factory, a global influencer marketing agency, talks with great guests about influencer marketing, social media, the creator economy, social commerce and much more.
…
continue reading
Each week, Another Bite breaks down the latest and greatest pitches from Shark Tank. It's practical business advice delivered in a fun way. All the substance of an HBR article, but fun. Hosted by Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick.
…
continue reading
Outsource Acelerator Podcast, hosted by Derek Gallimore, explores business and outsourcing mastery. Inside-knowledge from the outsourcing capital of the world - Manila, Philippines.
…
continue reading
Interesting stories from today’s franchisors and entrepreneurs.
…
continue reading
Kipp Bodnar (HubSpot’s CMO) and Kieran Flanagan (Zapier’s CMO), lead you down the rabbit hole of marketing trends, growth tactics and innovation. On the way you’ll pick up undiscovered strategies to give you that slight edge for success. These are not your typical twitter thread regurgitated marketing tactics that everyone is doing. These are new methods, with unfiltered examination of successful fresh ideas.
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A top podcast for healthcare leaders, with over one million downloads, Radio Advisory is your weekly download on how to untangle the industry's most pressing challenges to help leaders like you make the best business decisions for your organization. From unpacking major trends in care delivery—like site-of-care shifts and the rise of high-cost drugs—to demystifying stakeholder dynamics, to shining a spotlight on priorities that may get overlooked, we're here to help. Our hosts and seasoned r ...
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Find distressed properties for pennies on the dollar and turn them for huge profits!
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