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Futureproof Founder Podcast
Futureproof Founder is the podcast for founders and executive leaders scaling companies from startup to $30M and beyond. Hosted by five-time founder Jeff Mains, each episode delivers real-world leadership insights, hard-earned lessons, and practical strategies for navigating growth. Tuesdays feature candid founder stories. Thursdays bring actionable playbooks from top operators and experts on AI, go-to-market, team building, leadership, and more. Real stories. Real decisions. Practical…
Episodes
Futureproof Founder Podcast256 Blair Nichols - Speak to Lead: How SaaS Founders Win Clients Through Storytelling
What if your story was the key to unlocking massive growth in your business? In this episode of SaaS Fuel, host Jeff Mains sits down with Blair Nichols…
Futureproof Founder Podcast255 Alex Levin - AI Meets Empathy: Scale Personalization Without Losing the Human Touch
What if your voice could power your business, drive customer engagement, and revolutionize how you connect with clients? In this episode of SaaS Fuel, host…
Futureproof Founder Podcast254 Michael Greenberg - Scaling Smart: How AI and Automation are Transforming Business Growth
Struggling to streamline your operations and scale effectively? In this episode of SaaS Fuel, host Jeff Mains sits down with Michael Greenburg, founder and CEO…
Futureproof Founder Podcast253 Luis Garcia - Personalized Learning: Training Employees Don't Sleep Through
Training your team doesn’t have to be boring! In this episode of SaaS Fuel, host Jeff Mains sits down with Luis Garcia, President of Pete Learning, to explore…
Futureproof Founder Podcast252 John Golden - AI Meets Human-Centric Selling: The Future of Sales Enablement
Is your CRM just an expensive contact list? In this episode of SaaS Fuel, we sit down with John Golden, Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer at Pipeliner CRM…
Futureproof Founder Podcast251 Nikita Bykadarov - Spinning Spam Into Gold: Crafting Cold Email To Warm Your Market
Cold email isn't dead—it's evolving! In this episode of SaaS Fuel, Jeff Mains sits down with Nikita Bykadarov, founder of MailDoso, to uncover the secrets to…
Futureproof Founder Podcast250 Casey Stanton - Lead Magnet Gold: The Secret to Capturing Your Best Prospects
In this episode of SaaS Fuel, Jeff Mains sits down with Casey Stanton, founder of CMOx, to discuss how fractional CMOs are redefining modern marketing. Learn…
Futureproof Founder Podcast249 Andrew Menter - A New Era in Fitness: Measuring Movement for Better Health
Join us in this episode as we chat with Andrew Menter, founder of Physmodo, a groundbreaking SaaS platform revolutionizing injury prevention and performance…
Futureproof Founder Podcast248 Ken Lundin - From Disconnect to Success: Aligning Founders with the Sales Process
In this episode of SaaS Fuel, Jeff Mains sits down with Ken Lundin, to uncover the secrets behind scaling sales teams, bridging the CEO-sales divide, and…
Futureproof Founder Podcast247 Peter Loving: Future-Ready SaaS: Merging Technology with User-Centric Design
🎙 Welcome to the SaaS Growth Leader Podcast, where we explore strategies, tools, and leadership lessons to help SaaS founders scale smarter and faster. Today…
Futureproof Founder Podcast246 Wes Bush - Transforming Traction: The Roadmap to a Product-Led Future
🎙 Welcome to SaaS Fuel! 🎙 Happy New Year, SaaS Nation! In this first episode of 2025, we’re diving into one of the most transformative strategies in SaaS…
Futureproof Founder Podcast245 Cody Schneider - Content Creation at Scale: Harnessing AI for Business Growth
Welcome to the SaaS Fuel Podcast! This is the show where SaaS leaders and visionaries come to uncover growth strategies, leadership insights, and the power of…
Futureproof Founder Podcast244 Peter Kuhn - Crafting Compelling Customer Narratives: The Hero's Journey in B2B Storytelling
Welcome to SaaS Fuel – Your Source for SaaS Growth and Leadership Insights! 🎙️ In this episode, we’re diving deep into the transformative power of…
Futureproof Founder Podcast243 Jeff Mains - Captain's Episode
Scaling a business is no small feat—it’s a journey that tests your grit, adaptability, and vision. In today’s episode, we draw powerful parallels between…
Futureproof Founder Podcast242 Theresa French - Moving Beyond Small Talk: Mastering Deep Discovery Conversations
🎙 Welcome to SaaS Fuel, your go-to show for SaaS growth, leadership, and sales mastery. Today’s guest is Theresa French, the brilliant CEO and founder of…
Futureproof Founder Podcast241 Dan Uyemura - Quality Over Quantity: Lessons in Product Development
In this episode of SaaS Fuel, Jeff Mains sits down with Dan Uyemura, the founder of PushPress, who shares his journey from gym ownership to creating a thriving…
Futureproof Founder Podcast240 William Christensen - Automate, Delegate, Eliminate: How Top SaaS Leaders Drive Capital-Efficient Growth
Join us as we dive deep into the exciting world of AI, automation, and fractional leadership with William Christensen, Founder and CEO of Entrepreneurs…
Futureproof Founder Podcast239 Hikari Senju - Transforming Ads at Scale: The Power of AI in Modern Marketing
🎙️ Welcome to SaaS Fuel, where we power up your SaaS growth with practical insights and real-world success stories. Today, we’re diving into the incredible…
Futureproof Founder Podcast238 Mike Malloy - Building Authentic Connections: The Five by Seven Rule for Lifelong Relationships
🎙️ Welcome to SaaS Fuel, where we help SaaS founders and executives navigate the road to success, one brilliant insight at a time. In today’s episode, we’re…
Futureproof Founder Podcast237 Jon Gillham - Originality in an AI World: How to Create Content That Captivates and Converts
Are you ready to stand out in a world flooded with generative AI content? In today’s episode, we explore how to rise above the noise in the crowded SaaS…
Futureproof Founder Podcast236 Elliott Connie - Gratitude as a Game-Changer: Excelling in Life and Leadership
Welcome to SaaS Fuel! In this special Thanksgiving episode, we sit down with Elliott Connie, a psychotherapist, author, and founder of the world’s largest…
Futureproof Founder Podcast235 Jacqui Jones - Turning Chaos into Clarity: The Secret to Building Systems That Scale
In this episode of SaaS Fuel, we dive deep into the world of scaling SaaS businesses with Jacqui, the founder of Way We Do. From bootstrapping to leveraging AI…
Futureproof Founder Podcast234 Michael Liddicoat - From Classroom to Boardroom: Operational SaaS Lessons to 3x Profit and Freedom
Welcome to SaaS Fuel, where we ignite growth for SaaS founders and leaders, helping you scale from traction to growth and build future-proof companies. In this…
Futureproof Founder Podcast233 Alex Quilici - Pivoting for Growth: Proven Strategies for Scaling and Innovation in Competitive Markets
In this episode of the SaaS Fuel Podcast, Jeff Mains sits down with Alex Quilici, CEO of YouMail and a pioneer in voice technology, to explore the…
Futureproof Founder Podcast232 Joanna Zhang - Building Systems that Thrive: Blueprint for Delegation and Scaling Revenue
Are you a SaaS founder ready to take your team and business to the next level? In this episode of SaaS Fuel, Jeff Mains dives deep into the essentials of…
Futureproof Founder Podcast231 Sam Rosen - Scaling Remote Teams: Building Community & Culture through Coworking
Welcome back to SaaS Fuel, the podcast where we explore the challenges and opportunities in scaling businesses and building thriving company cultures. In…
Futureproof Founder Podcast230 Leslie Shreve - Conquer Your To-Do List: Strategies for a More Productive Day
Welcome back to SaaS Fuel, the podcast where we delve deep into effective strategies for scaling your SaaS business. We are excited to welcome Leslie Shreve…
Futureproof Founder Podcast229 Kamal Maheshwari - Building Trust: Data Quality and Automation in the AI Era
Welcome back to SaaS Fuel, where we dive deep into the challenges and solutions in the SaaS world. As we explore the crucial topic of data trust in today's…
Futureproof Founder Podcast228 Andy Culligan - Innovative B2B Marketing Strategies: Turn Brand Awareness into Demand Generation
In today's episode, we are joined by Andy Culligan, a seasoned marketing leader with a remarkable background in sales development and a knack for aligning…
Futureproof Founder Podcast227 Brian Parks - Navigating Capital: Savvy Growth Funding Strategies
Welcome to another episode of SaaS Fuel, the podcast where we empower SaaS founders to transform their businesses from small teams to thriving organizations…
Futureproof Founder Podcast226 Naomi Soman - Crafting Your SaaS Superhero Origin Story
Welcome back to the SaaS Fuel podcast, where we fuel your journey to scaling success in the SaaS industry. Today we dive into the dynamic world of performance…
Futureproof Founder Podcast225 Randy Wootton - The Revenue Game: Avoid RevOps Pitfalls and Boost Valuation
Welcome to another exciting episode of SaaS Fuel, where we ignite your journey from traction to scale in the SaaS world. In today's episode, we're joined by…
Futureproof Founder Podcast224 Pat Meegan - Mastering SaaS Pricing: Aligning Product Value with Customer Expectations
Welcome to SaaS Fuel, where we were conclude our “Pricing Episode” week joined by expert guest Pat Meegan. In this episode, we explore the complexities and…
Futureproof Founder Podcast223 Bill Wilson - Price to Win: Navigating the Complexities of B2B SaaS Pricing
Welcome to SaaS Fuel, the podcast providing actionable strategies for scaling SaaS ventures. This week, we're diving into the multifaceted world of SaaS…
Futureproof Founder Podcast222 Bradley Hamner - Achieving Freedom in Business: How to Systematize for Growth and Profit
Welcome to another insightful episode of SaaS Fuel, where we dive deep into the essential strategies for scaling SaaS businesses with actionable insights from…
Futureproof Founder Podcast221 Clay Sharman - Personalization Over Automation: Building Meaningful Relationships in Marketing
Welcome back to SaaS Fuel! In today's episode, we dive into the intricate world of customer engagement with Clay Sharman, founder and CEO of Krateo AI. We'll…
Futureproof Founder Podcast220 Jacco Van Der Kooij - Fire Up Your Revenue Factory: Sustainable SaaS Growth at Scale
In today's expert episode, we sat down with Jacco van der Kooij, the visionary founder of Winning by Design, to navigate the dynamic waters of SaaS growth…
Futureproof Founder Podcast219 Renan Devillieres - Transforming Operations: A Tech-Driven Revolution
In today's SaaS Founder episode, we're thrilled to have Renan Devillieres, a groundbreaking entrepreneur who sold his first startup shares to investors…
Futureproof Founder Podcast218 Anthony Nitsos - Decoding True Economics in SaaS Business: A CFO's Perspective
In this episode of SaaS Fuel, we chat with Anthony Nitsos, founder and lead guru at SaaS Gurus - who provides essential financial strategies and insights to…
Futureproof Founder Podcast217 Pritesh Vora - Navigating the 'Shiny Object Syndrome': The Journey of a SaaS Innovator
In this episode of SaaS Fuel, we welcome Pritesh Vora, a founding team member at Sprinto - a compliance platform that helps businesses achieve and maintain…
Futureproof Founder Podcast216 Jon Macdonald - Human-Centric Optimization: The New Era of Digital Journey
In this episode of SaaS Fuel, we welcome Jon MacDonald, the founder of The Good - a digital experience optimization firm known for driving results for major…
Futureproof Founder Podcast215 Dave Dittenber - From Dish Pit to SaaS CEO: Empowering Restaurant Managers With Real-Time Data
In this episode of SaaS Fuel, we explore the journey of Dave Dittenber, who transitioned from a humble dishwasher in Northern Michigan to a tech innovator…
Futureproof Founder Podcast214 Dr. Chris Fuzie - Redefining Leadership: The Interplay of Leading and Following
In this episode of SaaS Fuel, we dive into the intricate relationship between leadership and followership with Dr. Chris Fuzie, an expert in consulting and…
Futureproof Founder Podcast213 Saaim Khan - Empathy in Cybersecurity: Why Small Businesses Deserve Unique Solutions
In this episode of SaaS Fuel, we explore the transformative power of cybersecurity in driving business growth with Saaim Khan, founder of Cyber Matters - who…
Futureproof Founder Podcast212 Brenda Viola - From Tech Talk to Team Talk: Bridging SaaS Culture Gaps
In this episode of SaaS Fuel, Jeff dives into the art of impactful communication and the secrets to building a thriving workplace with Brenda Viola, an expert…
Futureproof Founder Podcast211 Steven Webster - Tech, Sports, and Entrepreneurship: A Unique Career Fusion
In this episode of SaaS Fuel, Jeff delves into the remarkable journey of Steven Webster, the founder of Asensei - who leverages AI and computer vision…
Futureproof Founder Podcast210 Brad Dickinson - Empowering Voices: Empowering Executive Thought Leadership at Scale
In this double-founder episode week of the SaaS Fuel podcast, we sit down with Brad Dickinson, co-founder of SocialHP, to explore the dynamic world of social…
Futureproof Founder Podcast209 Kirk Marple - A MidSummer Dev's Dream: Unlocking Unstructured Data Treasures with API Keys
Welcome to another episode of SaaS Fuel! In this episode, we’ll explore the world of SaaS scaling and innovation with Kirk Marple, the CEO of Graphlit. Kirk…
Futureproof Founder Podcast208 Eric Mersch - The Crucial Role of a CFO in a Scaling SaaS Company: The Good, Bad, and Costly
In today's SaaS Fuel Expert Series. we dive deep into the world of financial planning, data-driven decision-making, and the challenges faced by SaaS companies…
Futureproof Founder Podcast207 Rod Moynihan - The Critical Shift: Scaling SaaS from SME to Mid-Market and Beyond
Discover the keys to excelling in the SaaS industry with insights from Rod Moynihan, a seasoned veteran with experience at leading tech companies like Zendesk…
Futureproof Founder Podcast206 Greg Brooks - AI and Authenticity: Crafting Sustainable SEO Strategies
In this episode of SaaS Fuel, we sit down with Greg Brooks from SearchTides who delves into the transformative impact of AI on SEO strategies and business…
Futureproof Founder Podcast205 Dr. Paul Ashley - Unlocking the Power of Simultaneous Leading and Following
In this episode of SaaS Fuel, we are joined by Dr. Paul Ashley, the CTO of Anonyome Labs. Together, we explore the rapidly evolving landscape of privacy…
Futureproof Founder Podcast204 Richard Harris - Learning from Setbacks: The Power of Resilience in SaaS Sales
Unlock the secrets to mastering SaaS sales with Richard Harris from Surf and Sales. In this episode, Richard shares his journey from retail to becoming a…
Futureproof Founder Podcast203 Sean Malone - The Rise, Fall, and Redemption of an Entrepreneur
In this episode of SaaS Fuel, Jeff sits down with Sean Malone, co-founder of FlowChat, who shares his journey from building his first company to co-founding…
Futureproof Founder Podcast202 Sylvia Lafair - Resilience and Reinvention: Healing and Leading Through Adversity
In this episode of SaaS Fuel, we sit down with Sylvia Lafair, a distinguished family therapist turned leadership development expert known for her pioneering…
Futureproof Founder Podcast201 Sethu Meenakshisundaram - Innovation and Adaptation: Evolution in SaaS Management
In this episode of SaaS Fuel, we sit down with Sethu Meenakshisundaram, co-founder of Zluri - a SaaS management and identity governance company born out of the…
Futureproof Founder Podcast200 Neil Gordon - Memorable Marketing: Compelling Stories, Unforgettable Brands
Welcome to the 200th episode of SaaS Fuel! In this milestone episode, we dive into the power of storytelling and the art of persuasion with the insightful Neil…
Futureproof Founder Podcast199 Glenn Paul - Entrepreneurial Evolution: Navigating the Subscription Economy
In this episode of SaaS Fuel, we feature Glenn Paul, a visionary entrepreneur who has successfully navigated various industries, including computer…
Futureproof Founder Podcast198 JP Albano - Building Wealth Brick by Brick: Financial Strategies for Founders
In this episode of SaaS Fuel, we explore JP’s remarkable journey, as a former tech sales professional who transitioned into real estate investing. JP shares…
Futureproof Founder Podcast197 Amarpreet Kalkat - Enhancing Sales Conversations with Buyer Intelligence
In this episode of SaaS Fuel, we welcome Amarpreet Kalkat, a pioneering expert in artificial intelligence with over 26 years of experience in the industry. He…