Jeff Mains

Futureproof Founder Podcast

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You didn't build your company by following someone else's playbook. But there's a stage - usually somewhere between your first real revenue and your first real organizational crisis - where founder instinct alone stops being enough. Futureproof Founder is the podcast for founders and executive leaders building companies from startup to $30M and beyond - the stage where everything gets harder right when it needs to get better. Hosted by Jeff Mains, five-time founder, SaaS veteran, and globetrotting adventurer, the show delivers the real leadership intelligence that separates the founders who sc...

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Jeff Mains

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004 Tadej Bogataj - Solving Complex Problems in eCommerce with Simple Solutions 17.05.2022 46:07

Tadej Bogataj is the co-founder of CartBoss, a service for recovering abandoned carts with text messages on autopilot. He is a former developer who is now focused on running day-to-day operations as a SaaS founder and achieving long-term growth goals at CartBoss. Today, Jeff and Tadej touch on eCommerce strategies, how the global eCommerce market differs from that of the United States and opportun...

003 Andrew Amann - Inventing, Designing & Growing Digital Ventures 10.05.2022 52:13

Andrew Amann is an experienced intrapreneur and entrepreneur who has successfully launched twelve startups. Since co-founding NineTwoThree Venture Studio in 2012, Andrew has helped launch countless ventures for clients and emerging companies and turned his business into one of the fastest growing companies in America on the Inc. 5000 list. In this episode, Jeff and Andrew discuss what makes apps s...

002 Jim Kane - Niche Startups, Megatrends and Finding Ideal Product-Market Fit 03.05.2022 1:02:24

In this episode, Jeff welcomes Jim Kane to the show to discuss the lifecycle of niche startups, specifically the SaaS company Jim founded, RedChirp. RedChirp is an organization that helps small and medium-sized local businesses compete with the Big Brands. Today, Jim talks about the value of launching a niche startup and what ideal product-market fit looks like. He dives deep into some of the succ...

001 Neil Gordon - Effective Communication & How Contrast Creates Clarity 26.04.2022 45:39

In this episode, Jeff welcomes Neil Gordon to the show to discuss his background and the work he’s doing to help entrepreneurs attract high-level clients, increase their revenue, and elevate their status. Neil shares one of the most important skills needed to attract clients, how to talk about your company and yourself in a way that’s engaging and prompts curiosity from other people. He discusses...

Welcome to SaaS Fuel 13.04.2022 7:26

Are you a SaaS Founder or Entrepreneur who’s made the leap from leading a team to leading an organization? Overwhelmed juggling sales, marketing, and operations while managing client expectations and an ever-expanding product roadmap? Find freedom with your host Jeff Mains, five-time entrepreneur, SaaS founder, and globetrotting adventurer. Refill your think tank with actionable tips and strategie...