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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 Podcast136 AJ Wilcox - Cracking the Code: Mastering LinkedIn Ads for SaaS Success
Today on our SaaS Expert Series, Jeff sits down with AJ Wilcox – founder of B2Linked.com, LinkedIn Ads expert and Linkedin Ads Show podcast host. shares…
Futureproof Founder Podcast135 Alex Boyd - B2B Community Mastery: The Untapped Power of Engagement
Another power-packed episode of the SaaS Fuel Podcast. Our guest today is the one and only Alex Boyd, the brain behind Aware, a LinkedIn commenting tool, and…
Futureproof Founder Podcast134 Jason Kruger - Runway Confidence: The Critical Role of Cash Flow in Scaling SaaS
Today on our SaaS Expert Series, Jeff is joined by the one and only Jason Kruger, the President and Founder of Signature Analytics. Jason is on a mission to…
Futureproof Founder Podcast133 Adam Robinson - Bootstrapping Brilliance: Strategies for Toppling Giants and Moving Upmarket
Today's episode is like a masterclass for all B2B SaaS founders and execs out there, as Jeff dives deep into the trenches with none other than Adam Robinson…
Futureproof Founder Podcast132 Mark Donnigan - Tech Founder's Playbook: Dominating B2B SaaS Marketing in 2024
In today's riveting episode of the SaaS Fuel podcast, Jeff engages in a conversation with Mark Donnigan, a B2B tech maestro, Virtual CMO extraordinaire, and…
Futureproof Founder Podcast131 Andrew Swiler - The Art of Persuasion: Converting B2B SaaS Leads into Customers
Hey SaaS trailblazers! This week's episode of the SaaS Fuel podcast is your turbocharged roadmap to conquer December and catapult your business to new heights…
Futureproof Founder Podcast130 John Barrows - Revenue Magic: Turning Sales Conversations into Gold
Set yourself up for a transformative learning experience that will redefine your perspective on SaaS leadership and sales as Jeff Mains talks with John Barrows…
Futureproof Founder Podcast129 Adam White - Outsmarting the Algorithms: Strategies for Market Dominance
In today's Founder episode of the SaaS Fuel™ podcast, strap in as Jeff Mains delves deep with Adam White, the entrepreneurial force behind an impressive roster…
Futureproof Founder Podcast128 James Allen - Beyond the Roadmap: Creating Extraordinary Value Around Your SaaS
In today's competitive SaaS landscape, standing out and driving revenue growth requires more than just a great product. In today’s episode of SaaS Fuel™, Jeff…
Futureproof Founder Podcast127 Cameron Herold - The Second-in-Command Strategy: Your Key to Success
In today’s founder episode of the SaaS Fuel™ podcast, get ready as Jeff rides the waves with Cameron Herold, the mastermind behind COO Alliance & Invest In…
Futureproof Founder Podcast126 Arnab Mishra - AI Sales Revolution: Savvy Strategies for SaaS Growth in 2024
In the fast-paced world of SaaS, achieving revenue growth and maintaining happy customers can sometimes seem impossible. But fear not, because, in this episode…
Futureproof Founder Podcast125 Greg Rich - Global Workforce Revolution: How It's Changing the SaaS Game
From scaling a SaaS company to navigating the challenges of customer service, Jeff Mains dives into the world of service management SaaS with Greg Rich…
Futureproof Founder Podcast124 Mike Porter - Write Less, Convert More: The Art of B2B Content Efficiency
Who needs Halloween scares when we have scaling SaaS founders navigating the haunted house of growth metrics? In this episode of the SaaS Fuel podcast, Jeff…
Futureproof Founder Podcast123 Rand Fishkin - Unconventional Growth Hacks: Beyond the VC Bubble
Are you tired of the same old fish in the sea of the SaaS world? Well, get ready to dive into a fresh catch of insights in this latest episode of SaaS Fuel as…
Futureproof Founder Podcast122 Alex Colao - Talk Is Cheap, Action's Golden: Bridge the Say-Do Gap for Epic SaaS Growth
In a rapidly evolving business landscape, building a future-proof company is crucial for long-term success. In this episode of the SaaS Fuel podcast, Jeff…
Futureproof Founder Podcast121 Yaroslav Lazor - Inventing Roles and Igniting Vision for Peak Performance Leadership
Bridge the gap between innovation and collaboration one step at a time in this episode of SaaS Fuel™ as Jeff Mains sits down with Yaroslav Lazor, CEO and…
Futureproof Founder Podcast120 Vlad Hu - From MVP to Masterpiece
In this episode of the SaaS Fuel™ podcast, we embark on a thrilling journey through the ever-evolving landscape of the SaaS universe. Today, I am joined by…
Futureproof Founder Podcast119 Thomas Knoll - Mind Over Metrics: How Mental Health Transforms Business
In this episode of the SaaS Fuel™ podcast, Join Jeff and Thomas as they uncover the secrets of building thriving communities, navigating the complexities of…
Futureproof Founder Podcast118 Leon Barnard - Behind the Wireframes: Crafting SaaS Success with UX Expertise
In this episode of SaaS Fuel™, Jeff Mains dives into the world of wireframing and design with Leon Barnard, the design education lead at Balsamiq and author of…
Futureproof Founder Podcast117 Stacie Chan - The Content Conundrum: Boosting Engagement and Skyrocketing Sales
Get ready to learn how AI is revolutionizing the way we create and scale video content in this episode of SaaS Fuel™ as Jeff Mains sits down with Stacie Chan…
Futureproof Founder Podcast116 Jason Criddle - Thinking like a Champion to Build an Empire
Ready to supercharge your SaaS journey? Join Jeff Mains in an electrifying episode of the SaaS Fuel™ podcast as he unlocks the secrets to success with Jason…
Futureproof Founder Podcast115 Omar Jordan - Unleashing Innovation in Fintech
Building a successful SaaS business is no easy feat. It requires hard work, dedication, and a deep understanding of the market you serve. In this episode of…
Futureproof Founder Podcast114 Martin Huntbach - Unconventional Wins: Surprising Content Strategies for SaaS Success
In our Expert Series of the SaaS Fuel™ podcast today, Jeff is joined by Martin Huntbach, the director at Jammy Digital and acclaimed author of "Content…
Futureproof Founder Podcast113 Shanif Dhanani - Finding Treasure in Data With AI
In this episode of the SaaS Fuel™ podcast, Jeff Main explores the realm of data treasure hunting alongside Shanif Dhanani, the visionary founder and CEO of…
Futureproof Founder Podcast112 Eric Holtzclaw - Why Your SaaS Brand is Invisible & How to Fix It!
In this episode of the SaaS Fuel™ podcast, Jeff Mains is joined by Eric Holtzclaw, founding partner and chief strategist at Liger, a renowned marketing firm…
Futureproof Founder Podcast111 - Alexander De Ridder: Silicon Meets Gray Matter: How AI and Human Wit Create Unbeatable Business Strategies
In this episode of the SaaS Fuel™, Jeff Mains dives into the intersection of AI and marketing with Alexander De Ridder, co-founder and CTO of INK, the world's…
Futureproof Founder Podcast110 Lloyed Lobo - Community Led Growth: Brand Leaders of Tomorrow Part 2
As a conclusion to Lloyed Lobo’s episode of the SaaS Fuel™ Podcast, Lloyed provides insights into what it takes to create an engaging community. He also…
Futureproof Founder Podcast109 Lloyed Lobo - Community Led Growth: Brand Leaders of Tomorrow Part 1
In this episode of SaaS Fuel™, Jeff Mains takes us on a journey with our guest Lloyed Lobo, co-founder and President of the fintech platform Boast.Al. Lloyed's…
Futureproof Founder Podcast108 Irwin Hau - Converting Traffic to Sales
In this episode of the SaaS Fuel™ Expert Series, Jeff Mains dives into the alchemy of belief-shifting content with Irwin Hau, founder of Chromatix Web Design…
Futureproof Founder Podcast107 Tony Flores - Unconventional Growth Strategies
Are you tired of competing on price and features alone? In this SaaS Fuel™ Founder Episode this week, let’s dive into a game-changing approach to go-to-market…
Futureproof Founder Podcast106 Christine McDannell - Strategies for a Rewarding SaaS Exit
In this episode of the SaaS Fuel™ Expert Series, Jeff Mains sits down with Christine McDannell, founder and principal of the Magnolia firm, an M&A brokerage…
Futureproof Founder Podcast105 David Rush - Revolutionize Your B2B Prospecting: The New Way to Build Trust and Nurture Leads
Rev up your lead generation game in this episode of the SaaS Fuel™ podcast as Jeff Mains sits down with none other than David Rush, the ingenious founder and…
Futureproof Founder Podcast104 Dan Radu - Channel Marketing Mastery: Crafting Winning Programs
Get ready to rev up your SaaS marketing game as Jeff Mains is joined by Dan Radu, the president of Macro Mator and a marketing maestro. From intent data to…
Futureproof Founder Podcast103 Bish Smeir - Transforming Fintech Landscape
On our SaaS Fuel™ Founder Episode this week, Jeff sits down with Bish Smeir, founder and CEO of Enigmatic Smile and VOW Currency. Bish dishes out insights on…
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102 Harry Spaight - Sales and Emotional Intelligence
Welcome to another episode of the SaaS Fuel™ podcast, where we serve up insights and strategies for scaling your SaaS business. Today, we're diving into the…
Futureproof Founder Podcast101 Casey Golden - Scaling Personalization in Luxury Brands
Get ready to be blown away by our special guest today in our SaaS Fuel™ Founder Episode, Casey Golden, the founder and CEO of Luxlock. She's shaking up the…
Futureproof Founder Podcast100 The Future: SaaS Founder Insights Part 2
Hey, SaaS Fuel™ community! 🚀 We are absolutely thrilled to announce that we've hit a significant milestone today - our 100th episode of the SaaS Fuel™ Podcast!…
Futureproof Founder Podcast099 The Future: SaaS Founder Insights Part 1
What started as a passion project has now grown into an incredible journey, and we owe it all to our amazing listeners and guests. Your unwavering support and…
Futureproof Founder Podcast098 Craig T Ingram - Breaking into New Markets
In this episode of our SaaS Fuel™ Expert Series, we are joined by Craig T. Ingram, the master of sales strategy and go-to-market brilliance in the medtech and…
Futureproof Founder Podcast097 Jeff Jackel - The Future of Client Engagement
In this SaaS Fuel™ Founder Episode, we are joined by Jeff Jackel, co-founder of Client Giant, who is reshaping the way employee appreciation, engagement, and…
Futureproof Founder Podcast096 Kate DiLeo - Brand Conversations that Convert
Get ready to bid farewell to confusing and ineffective storytelling as Jeff Mains sits down with the brilliant brand architect and one of the number one…
Futureproof Founder Podcast095 Maryna Burushkina - Customer Journeys and Data-Driven Growth
Our featured guest on this week's SaaS Fuel™ Founder Episode podcast is the dynamic Maryna Burushkina, the founder and CEO of GrowthChannel - helps marketers…
Futureproof Founder Podcast094 John Gumas - Challenger Brand Marketing
Marketing is the backbone of building a business, and in this episode of SaaS Fuel™ Expert Series, we dive into its crucial role with John Gumas, a leading…
Futureproof Founder Podcast093 Mike Ryan - Accelerating Digital Transformation
In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving business landscape, it is crucial for companies to empower their teams with the right tools and technology. Welcome to…
Futureproof Founder Podcast092 Carlos Antequera - Exploring Strategies for Business Growth
In today's episode of Saas Fuel™ Expert Series, we are thrilled to have Carlos Antequera, the CEO, and co-founder of Novel Capital, a disruptive fintech…
Futureproof Founder Podcast091 Kaz Otha - Facing the Giants: Winning Against Larger Competitors
On our SaaS Fuel™ Founder Episode this week, Jeff sits down with Kaz Otha, CEO of Treasure Data. Kaz discusses his journey of facing giants and winning against…
Futureproof Founder Podcast090 Nickolas Means - Leadership in Distributed Organizations
On this episode of our SaaS Fuel™ Expert Series this week, we are delighted to have Nickolas Means, VP of Engineering at Sym and a seasoned leader in the…
Futureproof Founder Podcast089 Charles Dairo - Driving Innovation in Process Management
Join us today on our SaaS Fuel™ Founder Episode as we interview Charles Dairo, co-founder of Beezop. Charles’ journey into process management innovation began…
Futureproof Founder Podcast088 Rachel Parrinello - Optimizing Sales Performance
Discover the art of crafting an exceptional sales compensation strategy for your SaaS enterprise as Jeff Mains engages in an enlightening conversation with…
Futureproof Founder Podcast087 Dan Fernandez - The Art of Planning and Execution
In this SaaS Fuel™ Founder Episode this week, Jeff sits down with Dan Fernandez, co-founder of various SaaS platforms, such as SoStocked.com and Tomoson.com…
Futureproof Founder Podcast086 Zee Jeremic - Transforming Funnel Performance
In the latest episode of the SaaS Fuel™ Expert Series, Jeff is joined by Zee Jeremic, founder and CEO of MASS Engines, as they dive into transforming funnel…
Futureproof Founder Podcast085 Nate Grahek - Automated Accountability for Success
This week in our SaaS Fuel™ Founder Episode, Jeff is joined by Nate Grahek, the mastermind behind Sticky - a SaaS platform that helps creatives build…
Futureproof Founder Podcast084 Aaron Zakowski - LinkedIn vs Facebook Ads: Which are better for B2B SaaS?
In the latest episode of the SaaS Fuel™ Expert Series, Jeff is joined by Aaron Zakowski, an accomplished digital marketing guru and the CEO of Zammo Digital…
Futureproof Founder Podcast083 Nina Alag Suri - Empowering Neurodiverse Talent
Are you curious about how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the hiring process and eliminating bias? Join us today on our SaaS Fuel™ Founder Episode as…
Futureproof Founder Podcast082 Phil Alves - Founder Lessons from 100+ SaaS Product Launches & Exits
This week in our SaaS Fuel™ Expert Series, Jeff is joined by Phil Alves, CEO and Principal Consultant at DevSquad, who delves into the significance of…
Futureproof Founder Podcast081 Jonathan Baktari MD - Health Meets Tech: A Look At The Future
Today’s SaaS Fuel™ Founder Episode is all about the integration of technology and healthcare to enhance patient experiences and service levels. Jeff had the…
Futureproof Founder Podcast080 Sam Baker - Finding Go To Market Repeatability
Join Jeff Mains in this week's episode of the SaaS Fuel™ Expert Series as he welcomes Sam Baker, Principal at Scale Venture Partners, to talk about everything…
Futureproof Founder Podcast079 Melissa Kwan - Driving Success In The Digital Era
In our SaaS Fuel™ Founder Episode this week, Jeff is joined by Melissa Kwan, co-founder and CEO of eWebinar. Melissa shares her experiences as a founder…
Futureproof Founder Podcast078 Bobby Gillespie - Brand Building Strategies And Tactics
In our SaaS Fuel™ Expert Series this week, Jeff is joined by Bobby Gillespie, a brand growth consultant, author of the forthcoming book Build Your Brand like…
Futureproof Founder Podcast077 Dennis Kelly - Navigating the Marketing Tech Stack
In our SaaS Fuel™ Founder Episode this week, Jeff welcomes Dennis Kelly, the CEO of Postalytics, who shares his insights and experiences in the tech industry…