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Today, Johnny (@johnnypage13) and Matt (@mattverlaque) are joined by special guest Clate Mask, CEO and Co-founder of Keap, shares insights on scaling a SaaS business and the vital role of small business automation in growth. He discusses the challenges of integrating different company cultures post-acquisition and stresses the importance of a balanced personal, professional, and family life for effective leadership. The podcast highlights mindfulness, emotional regulation, and mental health as key to managing ego and achieving entrepreneurial success.
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:
(1:50) - Understanding Keap: Business Automation for Small Businesses
(5:33) - The Challenges of Scaling a SaaS Business
(7:09) - The Importance of Managing Expectations in Business Growth
(11:01) - The Stages of Business Growth
(15:09) - Balancing Business and Personal Life
(18:51) - The Importance of Continuous Growth and Learning
(21:25) - The Journey of Infusionsoft to Keap
(26:52) - The Importance of Taking a Break
(41:55) - The Rebranding of Infusionsoft to Keap
(43:01) - Understanding the Market Demand and Strategy
(44:09) - The Role of Automation in Small Businesses
(59:04) - The Role of Acquisitions in Business Growth
(1:02:02) - The Importance of Cultural Fit in Acquisitions
(1:08:37) - The Role of Ego in Entrepreneurship
(1:14:03) - The Importance of Mindfulness and Emotional Regulation
(1:16:25) - Matt and Johnny’s Takeaways
