The built hapily Podcast

Rachel Sullivan, Head of Partnerships at RevOnyx, shares her journey from auditing to RevOps to partnerships, emphasizing why automation can't replace human connection in building successful partnerships. After fixing a broken Zoho instance during a two-week YouTube bender, Rachel discovered her passion for solving system problems and helping people. Now leading partnerships at RevOnyx, Rachel dis...

Jack Tolley took his wife out of university, moved to Thailand, and dove headfirst into building HubSpot apps with zero prior HubSpot experience. Ten months later, he's crushing workflow edge cases and competing with native features. From software engineer building real-time trading software in London to solopreneur in Thailand, Jack reveals how a $15 Chrome extension for exporting HubSpot snippet...

In this episode, Pete walks us through his journey from running a services agency to launching native apps like DoPricer and DoCurrencies on the HubSpot marketplace. Along the way, he breaks down the critical tech shifts that changed the game—like the introduction of UI extensions—and why app billing was a problem begging for a smarter solution.   Pete shares:  ✅ How DoPricer and DoCurrencies cam...

In this premiere of Season 3 of the Built Happily Podcast, we finally sit down with Kyle Jepson—HubSpot’s go-to guy for Tips & Tricks, Admin HUGs, and product evangelism.  From launching the original CRM Academy course to becoming a product evangelist, Kyle dives into his 10-year journey at HubSpot. Hear how LinkedIn posts turned into an industry movement, why he started the now-iconic #HubSpo...

Tired of getting 50 random proposals when all you need is real, vetted HubSpot help? Same here. That’s why Profoundly exists—and this episode unpacks the entire story. 🚀   In this episode of The built hapily Podcast , we chat with Jason Azocar and Brian Garvey , the co-founders of Profoundly , a platform reshaping how HubSpot users and partners connect with expert help—without the guesswork.   🔥...

In this episode of The built hapily Podcast, we sit down with Chris Carolan , founder of Profoundly , and a force of nature in the HubSpot ecosystem. From chemist to community catalyst, Chris shares how his journey through operations, marketing automation, and deep HubSpot expertise led him to build Let's Build , a daily live content series, and ultimately Profoundly — a marketplace and media netw...

Tim Jones, founder of Eternal Works and the BOHAP community, joins the built hapily Podcast to talk about building a business with his spouse, navigating the HubSpot partner ecosystem, and why representation and safe spaces matter. Hear how BOHAP started with a simple question and grew into a powerful community of Black agency owners.   🔗 https://hapily.com 🔗 https://eternalworks.com   #BOHAP #H...

In this episode of the built hapily podcast, we chat with Blake Brock from NewEdge Growth about how they built Matador , a fully functional applicant tracking system (ATS) on HubSpot. Discover how they identified a niche in staffing and recruiting, why HubSpot is becoming the new foundation for vertical SaaS, and how they turned customer pain into product opportunity. ✅ Building products on HubSp...

In this episode of the built hapily podcast, we sit down with Matt Bolian, co-founder of Supered, one of the most impactful apps in the HubSpot ecosystem.  Matt unpacks: ✅ Why the best product doesn't always win — but the best go-to-market strategy does. ✅ How Supered helps teams move from CRM chaos to process compliance and true enablement. ✅ The story of going from RevOps pain to building a p...

From Salesforce services to HubSpot app stardom! 🎯 In this episode of built hapily, we chat with Chris Eustace and Jackie Wucher of SparkGrid Software, the team behind the official Box + HubSpot integration. They share:  ✅ What it takes to build a real app—not just an integration ✅ How Jackie went from design to HubSpot dev master ✅ The difference between Salesforce and HubSpot app development...

What does it really take to become a HubSpot Elite Partner? In this episode of The built hapily Podcast, we’re joined by Miles England and Zach Panzarella from Vonazon—a team that’s nailed the balance of growth, retention, and staying human in a rapidly evolving ecosystem. We cover:  🔥 The real story behind Vonazon’s climb to Elite status 💪 Why retention (of clients and teammates) is their not-s...

In episode 5 of the Built Hapily Podcast , Sam Anderson, founder of Origin 63, joins us to talk about building a standout HubSpot Solutions Partner business—without chasing every trend. Sam shares how Origin 63 carved out a niche by focusing on post-sales growth and customer retention. She breaks down what real implementation success looks like, why change management isn’t optional, and how their...

QuotaPath CEO AJ Bruno joins the built hapily podcast to share how his company revolutionized commission tracking, integrated deeply with HubSpot, and built a thriving SaaS business. From co-founding TrendKite (sold for $225M) to launching QuotaPath, AJ reveals: ✅ Why sales commissions are broken & how to fix them ✅ How to scale a SaaS company within the HubSpot ecosystem ✅ The role of AI i...

Nico Lafakis isn’t just building tools—he’s redefining what’s possible in the HubSpot ecosystem. In this episode of the built hapily Podcast, Nico joins Max Cohen and Dax Miller to talk about how and why he created Hub Helper Harry , the first AI tool built specifically for HubSpot users. They dig into what it means to be “AI-ready,” the real reason Nico is giving it all away for free, and why thi...

In this episode of The built hapily Podcast , we sit down with Rob Jones, Creative Director at RevPartners and the unofficial “Mayor of Inbound.” Rob shares his journey from firefighting to becoming a top content creator in the HubSpot ecosystem. We talk about his unique approach to marketing, how he scales creativity, and why making content that amuses you is the secret to audience engagement. Pl...

Paul Sullivan, the founder of Arise GTM, joins the built hapily podcast to break down his unique ARISE methodology and how he’s revolutionizing go-to-market (GTM) strategy using AI. In this episode, Paul shares his journey—from finance to tech entrepreneurship—and gives us a sneak peek into his AI-driven HubSpot app designed to optimize GTM strategies. 👉 Topics covered in this episode: ✅ The Ari...

What if sales felt more like a game? 🎮 In this episode of the Built hapily podcast, Max Cohen and Dax Miller sit down with Steve Claydon and Darcy Smyth, co-founders of Outbound. Game. They share their journey from in-person sales training to launching a gamified HubSpot app that’s changing how sales teams operate. We dive into: ✅ How gamification drives CRM adoption  ✅ The psychology behind mo...

In this episode of the built hapily podcast , Max Cohen and Dax Miller sit down with Dan and Austin—co-founders of OrgChartHub and GeoMapper. The duo shares their journey of creating game-changing HubSpot apps, how their background as early HubSpot CRM users led to these innovations, and what they’ve learned about going deep with customer needs. They also reveal exciting behind-the-scenes insights...

In this episode of the built hapily podcast, we dive deep with Daniel Zarick, Co-Founder of Arrows, the leading onboarding platform in the HubSpot ecosystem. Daniel shares the journey from building standalone tools to becoming a HubSpot Ventures-backed app, launching Sales Rooms, Client Portals, and more. Learn how Arrows integrates seamlessly into HubSpot, empowering teams to create happy custome...

In this episode of the built hapily podcast , hosts Max Cohen and Dax Miller chat with Ryan Gunn, Director of Demand Generation and Marketing Operations at Aptitude 8. Ryan shares his insights on mastering content creation for LinkedIn, building personal branding in the HubSpot ecosystem, and crafting a repeatable process for consistent output. What You’ll Learn: How Ryan discovered HubSpot in gra...

In this episode of built hapily , we sit down with Justin Shardlow, founder of Pacific Marketing and Pacific Marketing Labs, to explore his journey as a HubSpot Solutions Partner and App Partner. Justin shares how his team balances app development with running a successful solutions agency. If you’re interested in creating apps for HubSpot or understanding the opportunities within the ecosystem, t...

In this episode of b uilt hapily , Dax and Max chat with Brendan Tolleson, CEO and Co-Founder of RevPartners. Together, they explore the journey of building RevPartners into a top-tier HubSpot partner in less than two years, focusing on culture, trust, and innovation. Brendan shares valuable insights on transforming CRMs into agile, ever-evolving products rather than one-off projects, and reveals...

In this episode of the built hapily podcast, Dax and Max sit down with Adam Sand of Roofing Business Partners (RBP). Adam shares his inspiring journey from starting in the roofing industry to building an innovative HubSpot solutions partner business. Listen in as Adam discusses the importance of creating efficient processes, the challenges of managing a niche industry, and the rewarding experience...

In this episode of the built hapily podcast, Max and Dax are joined by Ali Schwanke from SimpleStrat and HubSpot Hacks. Ali shares insights on starting SimpleStrat, the inception and growth of the HubSpot Hacks YouTube channel, and effective YouTube and content marketing strategies. The conversation focuses on specific tactics for channel optimization, content repurposing, and integrating YouTube...

In this episode of the built hapily podcast, Dax and Max sit down with Lauren Ryan, co-founder and CEO of Coastal Consulting. Lauren shares her remarkable journey in building a successful HubSpot solutions partner business, specializing in the integration between HubSpot and Salesforce.  From starting her career with both platforms to founding Coastal Consulting, Lauren has carved out a unique nic...