SaaS Fuel
Want to know why some SaaS companies scale while others stagnate? It's not just code and capital. You've found SaaS Fuel, where every Tuesday and Thursday, we're brewing up the kind of conversations you wish you could have over coffee with successful founders and industry experts. Join five-time entrepreneur and adventure seeker Jeff Mains every Tuesday as he gets real with visionary founders and executives who've built stellar software companies. They share the raw truth about their ups, downs, and 'I can't believe that worked' moments. Looking for practical tips you can use right now? Our Thursday 'SaaS Fuel Expert Series' brings you the smartest minds in the game, dishing out actionable advice on everything from AI and marketing to sales strategies and leadership. No fluff, just real tactics that are working right now. This isn't your typical 'how I built this' show. Whether you're figuring out product-market fit, building your first real team, or pushing past that million-dollar milestone, each episode packs the kind of insights you'd normally have to learn the hard way. Let's face it – running a SaaS company can feel like juggling while riding a unicycle. But you're not alone. Join our growing crew of founders and leaders who are figuring it out together, one episode at a time. New episodes drop every Tuesday and Thursday. Fuel your next big move. Hit subscribe and let's grow something amazing.
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What if your MVP isn’t the starting point, but the midpoint? This week on SaaS Fuel, Jeff Mains is joined by David Hirschfeld—founder of Tekyz and the creator of the Launch First framework—to challenge the traditional startup playbook. Instead of building first and hoping customers show up, Launch First flips the scrip
James D. Wilton - Freemium, Premium, or Hybrid? How to Choose the Right SaaS Pricing Model
Are you leaving money on the table? Most SaaS founders are—and don’t even realize it. In this episode of SaaS Fuel, Jeff Mains sits down with James D. Wilton, managing partner at Motivate and former senior pricing expert at McKinsey. James shares how to align pricing with value, avoid the biggest monetization mistakes,
Collin Stewart - Product-Market Fit vs. Go-To-Market Fit: The Mistakes That Could Kill Your Growth
What happens when a failed musician turns into a SaaS sales powerhouse? In this episode of SaaS Fuel, Jeff Mains sits down with Collin Stewart, CEO of Predictable Revenue and host of the Predictable Revenue Podcast. Collin shares raw, real stories from his journey—including early startup failures, the brutal truth abou
Donald Kelly - Breaking Through the Noise: Engaging Your Sales Prospects with Authenticity
Are you struggling to scale your SaaS business while keeping your sales process human? In this episode of SaaS Fuel, host Jeff Mains sits down with Donald Kelly, sales expert and host of The Sales Evangelist podcast, to discuss how authentic engagement can drive more sales than automation alone. Donald shares key insig
Gerald Zankl - Balancing Art and Science: The Future of AI in Sales and Customer Intelligence
💡 Why do some sales reps consistently outperform the rest? Is it talent? Better strategy? Or something else? In this episode of SaaS Fuel, host Jeff Mains sits down with Gerald Zankl, CEO & Co-Founder of Kick Scale, to discuss how AI-driven sales intelligence is revolutionizing the way sales teams operate. If you’ve e
Peter Benei - Marketing in the AI Era: Future-Proofing Your Strategy for Maximum Impact
💡 AI is everywhere—but most businesses aren’t getting great results. Why? Most companies think AI can think for itself. It doesn’t. It’s only as good as the inputs you give it. Without the right briefing, strategy, and human oversight, AI-generated marketing content can be generic, uninspired, and even damaging to you
