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“You got to develop an appreciation for saying ‘no’ and ‘not right now”. Today, Johnny (@johnnypage13) and Matt (@mattverlaque) discuss the negative impact of 'Shiny Object Syndrome' on business founders' decision-making. They offer insights on recognizing and addressing this behavior, emphasizing the importance of team balance, clear evaluation metrics, and effective communication for achieving shared goals.

You are now tuned into the SaaS Academy Podcast. Join Matt Verlaque and Johnny Page as they take you behind the scenes of what it takes to become a great SaaS Founder, addressing the challenges, victories, and essential lessons learned in the pursuit of growing a successful business!

Timestamps:

(1:40) - The entrepreneur's mindset and its impact

(2:58) - Consequences of shifting strategies

(4:34) - Recognizing and overcoming shiny object syndrome

(6:45) - The role of team members in overcoming shiny object syndrome

(7:44) - Importance of awareness and communication

(13:10) - The role of data in decision making

(18:08) - Importance of staying the course

 

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Matt Verlaque
Post by Matt Verlaque
Aug 22, 2024 7:34:53 AM
Matt is COO at SaaS Academy, the largest business coaching program for B2B SaaS founders in the world. He's also the co-founder of High Speed Ventures, where Dan Martell and I invest in early stage B2B SaaS companies. He's a passionate tech entrepreneur who took a non-traditional path to get there. After a decade in the fire department, Matt switched gears to co-found UpLaunch, a marketing automation platform for gyms which was acquired in 2020. Outside of business, Matt's a father to three young sons, husband to a badass wife, and the world’s okayest triathlete.