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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Retention Secrets: Hiring for Culture vs. Skills in High-Growth Teams | Ryan Hogan | 316
In this energizing episode, Jeff Mains sits down with Ryan Hogan—an entrepreneurial powerhouse known for turning murder mystery games into a global business and now shaking up the recruiting world through his company, Talent Harbor. Together, they explore the underappreciated but foundational role of company culture in
Customer-Facing AI: Emerging Trends That Transform User Experience | John Long | 315
In this episode of the SaaS Fuel Podcast, host Jeff Mains sits down with John Long, the visionary behind Think AI, to explore the dynamic intersection of artificial intelligence and human empowerment in SaaS businesses. John shares his journey from real estate and HVAC to tech entrepreneurship, revealing how Think AI w
Reinventing Snack Foods: How Innovation Balances Health & Taste | Josh Sizemore | 314
In this episode of SaaS Fuel, host Jeff Mains sits down with serial entrepreneur and strategic executive Josh Sizemore, a powerhouse in building and scaling consumer brands in retail, CPG, wellness, and ecommerce. Drawing from decades of experience (including billion-dollar brands and innovative startups), Josh reveals
SaaS Growth Mindset: Build Solutions That Scale, Not Just Features | Ghazenfer Mansoor | 313
In this episode of SaaS Fuel, host Jeff Mains sits down with Ghazenfer Mansoor, CEO of Technology Rivers, to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing SaaS development, scaling, and operations. With a background in healthcare and custom software, Ghazenfer shares his "10x Blueprint," unpacking the fra
This thought-provoking episode of SaaS Fuel welcomes Evan Schwartz, a visionary in AI-enabled sustainability and global enterprise transformation. Together, Jeff and Evan explore the seismic shifts AI is causing in both business and education. They dive deep into how the role of creativity is evolving in an AI-driven w
In this insightful episode of the SaaS Fuel podcast, host Jeff Mains welcomes Nik Froehlich, founder and CEO of Saritasa. The conversation dives deep into the perennial pain points of custom software development, especially the ongoing challenge of translating business needs into effective technical solutions. Nick ref
