Growth Talks

In this episode of Growth Talks, Michal Sadowski and Mick Griffin dive into the 2024 big tech layoffs, discussing how over 100,000 employees have been affected by massive cuts at companies like Dell, PayPal, and Google. They explore whether this shift could lead to a boost in startup hiring, drawing parallels with the post-2008 economic crisis. Michal and Mick also share their thoughts on the evol...

In this episode of Growth Talks, Michal Sadowski and Mick Griffin delve into the value of attending conferences, especially for startup founders. Broadcasting live from the Carpathian Summit, they discuss critical considerations for startups, including which conferences to attend, budgeting, and the potential benefits of networking. Michal and Mick share personal anecdotes, such as pivotal moments...

The Search Generative Experience (SGE) integrates advanced AI to revolutionize the conventional search engine model. Unlike traditional search engines that return a list of links, SGE uses generative AI to understand queries in context and produce direct, synthesized responses. Obviously, this will affect most businesses as it will affect Google results. What can we do to prepare? Can you even pre...

Launching a new business can be a daunting endeavor, but having the right tools in your arsenal can make all the difference. In this episode of 'Startup Essentials: The 5 Must-Have Tools for New Businesses,' we dive into the critical tools that every new entrepreneur should consider. From cutting-edge technology to simplify your operations, to essential software that boosts your team's productivit...

We dive into the crucial decisions that shape the future of your new business. We explore the pivotal roles that are essential to get your startup off the ground and soaring. This episode provides practical advice on which roles should be your first hires. We'll also share real-life experiences, common hiring mistakes to avoid, and actionable tips to help you make the right hiring decisions.

Explore the unique experiences, challenges, and eye-opening moments that led to fully embrace the power of artificial intelligence in our professional life. Whether you're a curious skeptic or already passionate about AI, this podcast offers valuable insights and practical wisdom. Follow Mick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickgriffin Follow Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michalsadowski1/

Join us as we unpack ChatGPT's AI-generated tips for securing initial customers. We'll analyze their real-world applicability and discuss AI's role in modern sales. Perfect for startups and sales enthusiasts! Follow Mick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickgriffin Follow Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michalsadowski1/

Step into the world of cutting-edge technology as we explore the remarkable impact of artificial intelligence on various aspects of running a business. In this enlightening episode, we uncover the transformative power of AI tools and how they are reshaping industries and revolutionizing traditional business practices. From intelligent data analysis and predictive algorithms to automated customer s...

In this captivating episode, we dive deep into the world of entrepreneurship and explore the two distinct paths founders often take to fuel their startup dreams: bootstrapping and venture capital. Join us as we dissect the pros and cons of each strategy, uncovering the trade-offs, risks, and rewards associated with each approach. Discover firsthand accounts from successful entrepreneurs who have e...

In this compelling episode of "Growth Talks," we delve into the captivating world of ESOPs (Employee Stock Ownership Plans) and their transformative impact on businesses. Join us as we unlock the power of ESOPs and explore how they can revolutionize employee engagement, foster a culture of ownership, and drive exceptional growth. Whether you're an entrepreneur curious about ESOPs or an executive s...

#GrowthTalks featuring Mick Griffin. In this episode, we discuss: + How to get sales in Poland vs How to get sales on the global market? + How do changes in pricing affect SaaS business? + How can SaaS companies prepare for a recession?

#GrowthTalks featuring Mick Griffin. In this episode we discuss: +Controversy around Basecamp. + Basecamp announced an internal ban on political talks. + Clubhouse - is it just a viral or a sensible platform for content creators and a potential valuable customer acquisition channel. + Remote work - what awaits us? Will the remote first or remote only model win? Or maybe something else?

#GrowthTalks featuring Mick Griffin. In this episode we discuss: + Product Hunt promo results. Best practices for running a product hunt campaign. + $15 Challenge - a fun game translated from basketball into SaaS multiverse :)

#GrowthTalks featuring Mick Griffin. In this episode we discuss: + Hey.com a new email service from the founders of Basecamp. + Conversion rate benchmarks goldmine from Heap Analytics https://heap.io/blog/data-stories/goo.. .

Full keynote from an amazing InfoShare 2019 conference https://infoshare.pl/ A compilation of best practices, tips, tricks, hacks, and fuckups from our journey from 0 to 100,000 users a month. Supplemented with stories from fellow entrepreneurs. Learn from my mistakes as I share tactics and tools that will help you to grow an online business. About me: Founder & CEO at Brand24, a media monitoring...

#GrowthTalks featuring Mick Griffin. In this episode we discuss: + Customer Retention Report by Brightback https://brightback.com/blog/b2-c--b2-.. . Discounts and deals are the most popular retention tactic Companies are mostly not yet collecting data to act upon SMB-focused Companies are better in customer service then Enterprise-focused Companies + MailChimp launches their own mockumentary serie...

#GrowthTalks featuring Mick Griffin. In this episode we discuss: + 5 amazing tools to boost your business in 2019 including: + https://www.livesession.io The fastest way to understand customer's digital experience + https://www.prodsight.ai Automated customer feedback analysis + https://clearbit.com/Data to power your entire business + https://www.leadworx.com Convert Anonymous Website Visitors in...

#GrowthTalks featuring Mick Griffin. In this episode we discuss: + Stripe Billing launches in Europe + Infoshare conference and How to Get Most out of Events

#GrowthTalks featuring Mick Griffin. In this episode we discuss: + Intercom launches product tours, a direct competitor to Appcues. + At Basecamp, everyone works at customer service for a day once every few weeks.

#GrowthTalks featuring Mick Griffin. How to talk through benefits, rather than features? Mick is talking about our internal communication workshop that was really eye-opening for many of our team members.

#GrowthTalks featuring Mick Griffin. We look into the communication of Appcues and UserPilot. Amazing tools enabling you to create product walkthroughs, in-app messages, user onboarding, feature adoption and more. Tools reviewed in this episode: http://appcues.com http://userpilot.com

Another quick, mostly unedited podcast. A little experiment on getting exposure for videos across different Social platforms including Facebook, Youtube, Linkedin and Twitter. Surprising results really! Linkedin (Reach 14K): 48,000 views, 1.2K likes, 97 comments Facebook (Reach 31K): 42,000 views, 1.7K likes, 139 comments Twitter (Reach 23K): 13,000 views, 232 likes, 9 replies Youtube (Reach 11K):...

In this episode of #GrowthTalks featuring Mick Griffin, we break down our Sales Funnel and talk about marketing vs sales turf war. We provide tips on how to setup your marketing goals as well as sales goals so both teams work together. We talk about sales tactics, sales funnel awareness, bonus systems for marketing team members and much more. How to generate quality traffic that converts to actual...

#GrowthTalks featuring Mick Griffin. Simple strategies for scaling Your sales. We help you to determine if your company should be focused on Inbound Sales or Outbound Sales (or both). We share good practices, tools and tricks to help you grow your startup business.

Just a short podscat about one of my recent revelations. We changed the color of our online chat button led to a 23% growth in signups (on our website http://brand24.com ). Obviously, these are just initial results, we will need to analyze this over a longer period. Moreover, growth in signups doesn't have to result in net client growth, but personally, I'm really hopeful!