From Art School Dropout to GTM Powerhouse: Eli Rubel’s Founder Journey

Trust the process, embrace resilience, and understand that challenges often lead to greater success. Dive into the latest episode of the B2B Go to Market Leaders podcast, where Eli Rubel shares his entrepreneurial journey from tech startups to service businesses.  Eli details his transition from chasing venture-backed dreams to creating lifestyle businesses that align with his personal values. The conversation spans his decision-making process, the creation of Matter Made and NoBoringDesign, and his newest venture, Profit Labs.  Eli emphasizes his "tricycle life" philosophy—prioritizing work-life balance while building profitable businesses. Connect with Eli Rubel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elirubel/ Connect with Vijay Damojipurapu on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vijdam/ Brought to you by: stratyve.com Chapters: 00:00 - From Waiting Tables to a $3M Exit: Eli Rubel’s Origin Story  02:32 - How Eli Defines Go-To-Market: Influence, Trust, and Speed  06:45 - Leveraging Influencers to Accelerate Sales and Build Trust  09:53 - From Art School Dropout to VC-Backed Founder: Eli’s Path into Tech  18:12 - The Glider Story: Pivoting to Product-Market Fit and a Surprise Acquisition  26:45 - How a Last-Minute Meeting Saved the Company from Shutdown  34:02 - Building MatterMade: From $40K/Month Dream to $4M+ Profit Agency  43:36 - Launching No Boring Design to Survive the Tech Recession  51:55 - Introducing Profit Labs: Financial Services for Agency Founders  59:22 - Final Advice: Trust the Process and Keep Putting in the Reps