EP 87: Customer Retention Over Acquisition? Travis Steffen, Who’s Done $200M in Deals, Says Yes

$100M Exits with Jason Kirby · May 29, 2025 · 1h 5m

This week, I talk to Travis Steffen, who has built and sold eight companies. He’s raised over $100M and driven more than $200M in exits.

In this episode, we delve into what actually drives startup growth and what quietly undermines it. We also get into how one bad exit almost wrecked him, and what he learned from losing years and seven figures because of one avoidable mistake.

If you're a founder, operator, or even just thinking about building, this episode will give you a clearer view of what’s worth your attention.

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