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Payback Time
By Sean TepperBusiness
Payback Time episodes
- S5E2 - How to Get 91,000 users For Your SaaS in less than 2 years With Maxwell Nicholson
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Are you a SaaS founder struggling to get users for your product? Did you know that getting 91000 users for your SaaS in under 2 years is possible? We understand that being an entrepreneur is like sailing on a rough sea, with many challenges and opportunities. In this episode, we explore how SaaS founders can attract users for their products. Our expert guest is Maxwell Nicholson, the founder of Blossom, a mobile app changing how retail investors manage their portfolios. Blossom has quickly become popular in finance, with over 91000 users in less than two years. Join us as we discuss the strategies that helped Blossom gain so many users in such a short time.Key Timecodes
(00:38) - Show intro and background history
(02:25) - Deeper into his background history and business model
(07:27) - Understanding his business strategies
(10:47) - Few lessons learned during his entrepreneur journey
(14:53) - A bit about his platform pricing model
(21:20) - Deeper into his company numbers
(26:08) - Understanding his retention strategies
(33:34) - A bit about his marketing tactics
(35:58) - Deeper into his marketing strategies
(41:12) - Understanding his mindset and philosophy
(44:52) - A key takeaway from the guest
(25:47) - Guest contacts
49 min - S5E1 - Payback Time Podcast Season 5 Opener
Introducing Season 5 of Payback Time - the top podcast for tech lovers! Join us for expert insights, interviews, and exciting discussions in every episode. Stay ahead in the fast-paced tech world - tune in now to Payback Time Podcast! Host Sean shares the journey of his tech company, Tykr, and offers invaluable tips for tech founders. Don't miss out on the informative and captivating experience!
2 min - S4E42 - Mari Collins Harris - How to help kids become better with money
My next guest is a mother of three who created a business with her husband that helps kids manage money wisely. In this episode, we talk about the business model, how the business makes money, and how they help kids and parents become better with managing money. Please welcome, Mari Collins Harris.
Key Timecodes
(00:37) - Show intro and background history
(01:17) - Deeper into her background history
(02:12) - Understanding her business model
(05:14) - Deeper into her business strategies
(08:42) - A bit about her educational platform
(11:49) - Deeper into her philosophy for kids financial education
(15:54) - A bit about her marketing strategies
(17:17) - A key takeaway from the guest
(21:26) - What is the worst advice she ever received
(22:43) - What is the best advice she ever received
(25:47) - Guest contacts
Payback Time Podcast
A Podcast on Financial Independence. Hosted by Sean Tepper. If you want to learn how to escape the rat race, create passive income, or achieve financial freedom, you've come to the right place.
Want to start investing in the stock market with confidence?
👉Join Tykr for free: https://tykr.com/
👉Investing courses: https://edu.tykr.com/
🙏Trustindex Rating (4.9/5.0): https://www.trustindex.io/reviews/tykr.com
27 min - S4E41 - Scott Maderer - Paid off $78,000 in 3 years
My next guest is a coach who helps people transition from a corporate job to creating their own business. In this episode, we talk about specifics on how he helps people but we also talk about WHY he created his business. In this case, he shares his story of getting into $78,000 of debt, how it nearly drove him to take his own life, and what actions he took to pay off the debt in less than 3 years. If you’re someone who’s struggling with debt and can’t find a way to get ahead, this is an inspirational episode. Please welcome, Scott Maderer.
Key Timecodes
(00:52) - Show intro and background history
(02:10) - Deeper into his business model
(05:18) - Understanding his coaching strategies
(09:39) - A bit about his clients
(12:24) - Deeper into his philosophy and business vision
(15:02) - What challenges did he face and how did he overcome them
(24:22) - How he can help people with financial problems
(32:44) - A key takeaway from the guest
(36:40) - What is the worst advice he ever received
(37:25) - What is the best advice he ever received
(38:31) - Guest contacts
Payback Time Podcast
A Podcast on Financial Independence. Hosted by Sean Tepper. If you want to learn how to escape the rat race, create passive income, or achieve financial freedom, you've come to the right place.
Want to start investing in the stock market with confidence?
👉Join Tykr for free: https://tykr.com/
👉Investing courses: https://edu.tykr.com/
🙏Trustindex Rating (4.9/5.0): https://www.trustindex.io/reviews/tykr.com
40 min - S4E40 - Robert Brill - Why 62% of online ads fails
Did you know that 62% of online advertisers fail because they don’t know how to advertise correctly? My next guest has been in the advertising industry for about 20 years and now he has an agency with about 20 people. In this episode, he talks about what channels they use, why most ads fail, how much they charge, and what steps you can take to generate the best results for your own business. Please welcome, Robert Brill.
Key Timecodes- (00:42) - Show intro and background history
- (01:09) - Deeper into his background history and business model
- (05:37) - Understanding his testing phase and other strategies
- (09:51) - A bit about his clients
- (11:00) - What type of adds are ideal to start with
- (13:59) - Few practical tips from the guest
- (18:03) - What are the main add channels he uses
- (19:58) - A bit about his TikTok strategies
- (21:24) - How a company can scale up its advertising
- (28:52) - Deeper into his digital advertising strategies
- (30:38) - A key case study from his business experience
- (33:37) - A key takeaway from the guest
- (35:20) - What is the worst advice he ever received
- (35:56) - What is the best advice he ever received
- (37:45) - Guest contacts
Payback Time Podcast
A Podcast on Financial Independence. Hosted by Sean Tepper. If you want to learn how to escape the rat race, create passive income, or achieve financial freedom, you've come to the right place.
Want to start investing in the stock market with confidence?
👉Join Tykr for free: https://tykr.com/
👉Investing courses: https://edu.tykr.com/
🙏Trustindex Rating (4.9/5.0): https://www.trustindex.io/reviews/tykr.com
39 min - S4E39 - Kim Flynn - Alternative Investing
Are you looking to invest in private companies? A great way to get started in the private market is through alternative investing. In this next episode, my next guest talks about what kind of companies they invest in, what kind of returns you can expect, and how quickly you can get started. Please welcome Kim Flynn.
Key Timecode- (00:36) - Show intro and background history
- (01:32) - Deeper into her background history and investment philosophy
- (02:38) - How alternative investments can be a good solution to individual investors
- (05:38) - Understanding her business strategies
- (07:14) - Deeper into her business model
- (11:53) - Deeper into her B2C strategies
- (13:01) - How is the process to get involved with her business model
- (16:14) - A key takeaway from the guest
- (18:29) - What is the worst advice he ever received
- (19:11) - What is the best advice he ever received
- (20:16) - Guest contacts
Payback Time Podcast
A Podcast on Financial Independence. Hosted by Sean Tepper. If you want to learn how to escape the rat race, create passive income, or achieve financial freedom, you've come to the right place.
Want to start investing in the stock market with confidence?
👉Join Tykr for free: https://tykr.com/
👉Investing courses: https://edu.tykr.com/
🙏Trustindex Rating (4.9/5.0): https://www.trustindex.io/reviews/tykr.com
22 min - S4E38 - Darryl Lyons- Lower Taxes with Smart Exit Planning
Are you a small business owner looking to eventually sell your business? Believe it or not, most small business owners won’t get what they ask for. However, if you take the right steps up front, you can better position yourself for a higher exit and at the same time, reduce your tax burden. In this episode, my guest talks about strategies small business owners can apply to set themselves up for a better exit and life after selling their venture. Please welcome Darryl Lyons
Key Timecodes- (00:51) - Show intro and background history
- (03:05) - Deeper into his background history and business model
- (04:02) - How business owners can prepare for an exit
- (06:02) - Understanding his business strategies
- (09:24) - Deeper into his business model
- (09:49) - Understanding his tech business model
- (11:20) - How entrepreneurs can reduce the taxes impact
- (16:42) - Did he recommend his clients to invest in real estate?
- (18:06) - A big lesson learned from a mistake or business nightmare
- (20:55) - A key takeaway from the guest
- (22:34) - What is the worst advice he ever received
- (23:04) - What is the best advice he ever received
- (24:01) - Guest contacts
Payback Time Podcast
A Podcast on Financial Independence. Hosted by Sean Tepper. If you want to learn how to escape the rat race, create passive income, or achieve financial freedom, you've come to the right place.
Want to start investing in the stock market with confidence?
👉Join Tykr for free: https://tykr.com/
👉Investing courses: https://edu.tykr.com/
🙏Trustindex Rating (4.9/5.0): https://www.trustindex.io/reviews/tykr.com
26 min - S4E37 - Matt Wolach - Built & Sold 2 B2B SaaS companies
My next guest has built and sold multiple SaaS businesses.. The first one was in the physical therapy industry and the second one was in the real estate industry. In this episode, he breaks down what works and doesn’t work for sales and marketing, how much he charges, and the exit multiple on both businesses. Please welcome, Matt Wolach.
Key Timecodes- (00:38) - Show intro and background history
- (02:39) - Deeper into his first SaaS venture
- (04:35) - Understanding his marketing and sales strategies
- (07:52) - A bit about his business numbers
- (09:33) - The lesson learned with this first venture
- (11:12) - What is his second business venture
- (12:21) - Understanding his marketing and sales strategies
- (17:14) - A bit about that company numbers
- (18:25) - What mistake did he make in this company
- (19:32) - Understanding his coaching business model
- (22:35) - Few tips from the guest
- (29:38) - A key takeaway from the guest
- (32:23) - What is the worst advice he ever received
- (33:09) - What is the best advice he ever received
- (34:21) - Guest contacts
Payback Time Podcast
A Podcast on Financial Independence. Hosted by Sean Tepper. If you want to learn how to escape the rat race, create passive income, or achieve financial freedom, you've come to the right place.
Want to start investing in the stock market with confidence?
👉Join Tykr for free: https://tykr.com/
👉Investing courses: https://edu.tykr.com/
🙏Trustindex Rating (4.9/5.0): https://www.trustindex.io/reviews/tykr.com
36 min - S4E36 - The Social Media Strategies that actually work With Nico Lagan
What are the social media strategies that actually work? As a business owner, how do you get better at social media? My next guest was a sales engineer turned coach who specifically focus on helping entrepreneurs promote their brands with social media. In this episode, we talk about why it’s important to be authentic, why trying to serve everyone won’t do you any favors, and a fun tactic that has proven to increase followers. Please welcome, Nico Lagan.
Key Timecodes- (00:43) - Show intro and background history
- (02:18) - Deeper into his business model
- (05:28) - Understanding his business philosophy
- (10:06) - Deeper into his social media strategies
- (14:42) - A bit about his business model tactics
- (22:25) - Deeper into his marketing and social media strategies
- (31:37) - His insights about team size and AI today
- (36:33) - A key takeaway from the guest
- (39:05) - What is the worst advice he ever received
- (39:22) - What is the best advice he ever received
- (40:12) - Guest contacts
Payback Time Podcast
A Podcast on Financial Independence. Hosted by Sean Tepper. If you want to learn how to escape the rat race, create passive income, or achieve financial freedom, you've come to the right place.
Want to start investing in the stock market with confidence?
👉Join Tykr for free: https://tykr.com/
👉Investing courses: https://edu.tykr.com/
🙏Trustindex Rating (4.9/5.0): https://www.trustindex.io/reviews/tykr.com
42 min - S4E35 - Fractional CFO tips for SaaS and Venture Capital with Kristian Marquez
My next guest shares his story of how he got into finance, helped grow a company from $0 to $80M ARR, and then started a company that ultimately went out of business within 2 years.
The life of an entrepreneur has its peaks and valleys and his background is a good example. However, his next B2B SaaS has proven to find product-market fit and traction. In this episode, he talks about his business model, how much they charge per customer, how they market and sell, and financial tips leaders can apply to their own companies. Please welcome, Kristian Marquez.
Key Timecodes- (00:54) - Show intro and background history
- (06:27) - Deeper into his business model
- (14:19) - Understanding his business strategies
- (16:55) - A bit about his B2B SaaS model
- (22:25) - Deeper into his marketing and sales strategies
- (23:46) - A key takeaway from the guest
- (34:09) - What is the worst advice he ever received
- (35:09) - What is the best advice he ever received
- (37:20) - Guest contacts
Payback Time Podcast
A Podcast on Financial Independence. Hosted by Sean Tepper. If you want to learn how to escape the rat race, create passive income, or achieve financial freedom, you've come to the right place.
Want to start investing in the stock market with confidence?
👉Join Tykr for free: https://tykr.com/
👉Investing courses: https://edu.tykr.com/
🙏Trustindex Rating (4.9/5.0): https://www.trustindex.io/reviews/tykr.com
39 min
About Payback Time
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Introducing Payback Time, the podcast for entrepreneurs looking to build and scale their startups. Gain access to actionable tips, proven strategies, and valuable data that can help you avoid…
mistakes, skyrocket sales, and optimize profits. Your business breakthrough may just be an episode away!