The SaaS Academy Podcast
The SaaS Academy Podcast

The SaaS Academy Podcast

SaaS Academy

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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!

Recent Episodes

The Simple Habits That Can 10x Your Business and Life (with Dan Go) | Ep 48
APR 30, 2025
The Simple Habits That Can 10x Your Business and Life (with Dan Go) | Ep 48
"You don’t rise to your goals; you fall to your systems."🧠 Want to learn more SaaS growth strategies? Join our free SaaS Summit newsletter for exclusive insights and tactics from top founders.➤ https://www.saasacademy.com/jointhesummitJoin Matt Verlaque as he sits down with Dan Go, high-performance coach to entrepreneurs, to unpack why fitness is the ultimate growth strategy - and how building better systems for your body leads to success in every area of life. From mindset shifts to practical tactics, Dan shares the real playbook for leveling up your health without slowing down your business.--Timestamps00:00 – Meet Dan Go02:17 – From High School Dropout to High-Performance Coach06:29 – Why Sleep Is the Real Secret Weapon10:45 – Hacking Momentum: Exercise, Nutrition, and Identity16:08 – How Entrepreneurs Are Leaving Gains on the Table20:34 – The “Body Dashboard” Every Founder Should Build26:12 – Why Entrepreneurs Overcomplicate Getting Fit32:09 – Burn, Build, Sustain: Dan’s System for Transformation39:48 – How Entrepreneurs Can Win Against "Busy Life" Excuses47:02 – The Shift From Goal-Obsessed to Process-Driven55:26 – Scaling Fitness Content Like a SaaS Business1:04:51 – How Dan Built an Audience of 1 Million+--Check out Matt on:➤ Personal Website: https://www.mattverlaque.com/➤ Twitter/X: https://x.com/mattverlaque➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattverlaque/➤ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-verlaque/Check out Johnny on:➤ Personal Website: https://www.thejohnnypage.com/➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnnypage13/➤ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnnypage/Check out SaaS Academy on:➤ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@saasacademy/➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saasacademy/➤ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/saasacademy➤ Twitter/X: https://x.com/saasacademy➤ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaaSAcademy/➤ Website: https://www.saasacademy.com/➤ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1718719323➤ Spotify: https://spotify.com/show/05gCHHhhpmDxaFacza6Qpo
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73 MIN
Say the Right Thing, Every Time (with Phil M Jones) | Ep 47
APR 24, 2025
Say the Right Thing, Every Time (with Phil M Jones) | Ep 47
“Every word that leaves your mouth is helping or hurting - nothing is neutral.”🧠 Want to learn more SaaS growth strategies? Join our free SaaS Summit newsletter for exclusive insights and tactics from top founders.➤ https://www.saasacademy.com/jointhesummitJoin Matt Verlaque in a dynamic conversation with Phil M Jones - author of Exactly What to Say and creator of the most listened-to audiobook in Audible’s history. From building his first business at 14 to training leaders in over 800 industries, Phil unpacks the psychology of influence, the power of “magic words,” and how intentional language can reshape teams, sales, and leadership. This episode is packed with frameworks, practical scripts, and a new way to think about conversations - at work and in life.--Timestamps00:00 – Meet Phil M Jones: Master of Language & Influence04:12 – Why His Audiobook Broke Records09:38 – The Psychology of a Tiny Book with Big Impact14:45 – Custom Editions and Scaling Like Tabasco Sauce19:30 – From Car Washing to Leadership at 1825:20 – Finding the “Magic Words” That Stick31:55 – Big Ideas vs. Proven Methods38:00 – The “Three Options” Framework for Decision-Making44:40 – The Power of Labels in Communication51:13 – How to Build a Culture of Trusted Feedback58:03 – Influence Without Authority: Do This First1:04:11 – Progress Over Finish Lines1:11:45 – Master the Moment, Not the Words--Check out Matt on:➤ Personal Website: https://www.mattverlaque.com/➤ Twitter/X: https://x.com/mattverlaque➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattverlaque/➤ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-verlaque/Check out Johnny on:➤ Personal Website: https://www.thejohnnypage.com/➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnnypage13/➤ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnnypage/Check out SaaS Academy on:➤ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@saasacademy/➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saasacademy/➤ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/saasacademy➤ Twitter/X: https://x.com/saasacademy➤ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaaSAcademy/➤ Website: https://www.saasacademy.com/➤ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1718719323➤ Spotify: https://spotify.com/show/05gCHHhhpmDxaFacza6Qpo
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77 MIN
From Broke to Boostrapped to an $18M SaaS (with Matt Prados) | Ep 46
APR 16, 2025
From Broke to Boostrapped to an $18M SaaS (with Matt Prados) | Ep 46
“I didn’t have a Stanford degree. I had a garage, a beanbag, and a dream.”🧠 Want to learn more SaaS growth strategies? Join our free SaaS Summit newsletter for exclusive insights and tactics from top founders.➤ https://www.saasacademy.com/jointhesummitJoin Matt Verlaque as he sits down with Matt Prados, founder and CEO of Review Wave (now Aloha), to unpack his bootstrapped journey, lessons from venture debt, and how AI is reshaping the future of healthcare practices.--Timestamps00:00 – Meet Matt Prados: CEO of Aloha02:37 – The Pain and Power of Being an Entrepreneur05:55 – Core Values or Bust10:04 – Selling the Vision (Without Selling It)13:42 – Who You Become > What You Build17:58 – Learning in Public22:11 – Dan Martell and the $500K Education25:39 – Building the Business Beyond Reviews29:43 – The Aloha Era Begins34:48 – When AI Proves You Wrong39:21 – Why He’s Launching a Fund43:47 – A Legacy He Can Be Proud Of--Check out Matt on:➤ Personal Website: https://www.mattverlaque.com/➤ Twitter/X: https://x.com/mattverlaque➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattverlaque/➤ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-verlaque/Check out Johnny on:➤ Personal Website: https://www.thejohnnypage.com/➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnnypage13/➤ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnnypage/Check out SaaS Academy on:➤ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@saasacademy/➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saasacademy/➤ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/saasacademy➤ Twitter/X: https://x.com/saasacademy➤ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaaSAcademy/➤ Website: https://www.saasacademy.com/➤ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1718719323➤ Spotify: https://spotify.com/show/05gCHHhhpmDxaFacza6Qpo
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49 MIN
He Almost Sold 50% of his Company for $5K (with Chris Ronzio) | Ep 45
APR 9, 2025
He Almost Sold 50% of his Company for $5K (with Chris Ronzio) | Ep 45
"You just have to ask."🧠 Want to learn more SaaS growth strategies? Join our free SaaS Summit newsletter for exclusive insights and tactics from top founders.➤ https://www.saasacademy.com/jointhesummitJoin Matt Verlaque as he sits down with Chris Ronzio, founder and CEO of Trainual, to discuss celebrity partnerships, Facebook ad strategies, and his journey from a failed launch to SaaS success.--Timestamps00:00 Meet Chris Ronzio: Founder of Trainual02:30 Landing Daymond John + Celebrity Influence 10109:20 From $10K MVP to SaaS Struggles16:45 The 2018 Relaunch That Changed Everything23:10 Winning With Facebook Ads + Small CAC Thinking30:40 B2B Doesn’t Have to Be Boring36:50 The Power of Creative Risk + Founder-Led Marketing--Check out Matt on:➤ Personal Website: https://www.mattverlaque.com/➤ Twitter/X: https://x.com/mattverlaque➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattverlaque/➤ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-verlaque/Check out Johnny on:➤ Personal Website: https://www.thejohnnypage.com/➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnnypage13/➤ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnnypage/Check out SaaS Academy on:➤ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@saasacademy/➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saasacademy/➤ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/saasacademy➤ Twitter/X: https://x.com/saasacademy➤ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaaSAcademy/➤ Website: https://www.saasacademy.com/➤ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1718719323➤ Spotify: https://spotify.com/show/05gCHHhhpmDxaFacza6Qpo
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65 MIN
Dan Martell Reveals the SECRET To Running A SaaS Company | Ep 44
SEP 17, 2024
Dan Martell Reveals the SECRET To Running A SaaS Company | Ep 44
"The magic is creating the container for relationships."📖 Join the Wait List for our new book! ➤ https://softwarebook.com/Join Dan Martell, Johnny Page, and Matt Verlaque as they sit down to discuss the launch of their new book, what running a 10/10 event looks like, and the future of SaaS Academy.--Timestamps00:00 Introduction to the New Book Launch00:47 The Importance of Customer Conferences05:52 Strategies for Successful Event Planning11:50 Leveraging Customer Experiences for Content18:03 Creating Community and Connection23:51 Common Mistakes in Event Planning29:51 Final Thoughts and Encouragement--Check out Matt on:➤ Personal Website: https://www.mattverlaque.com/➤ Twitter/X: https://x.com/mattverlaque➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattverlaque/➤ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-verlaque/Check out Johnny on:➤ Personal Website: https://www.thejohnnypage.com/➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnnypage13/➤ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnnypage/Check out SaaS Academy on:➤ YouTube  @SaaSAcademy  ➤ Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/saasacademy/ )➤ [LinkedIn] (https://www.linkedin.com/company/saasacademy)➤ [Twitter / X] (https://x.com/saasacademy)➤ [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/SaaSAcademy/)➤ [Website] (https://www.saasacademy.com/)➤ [Apple] (https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast...)➤ [Spotify] (https://open.spotify.com/show/05gCHHh...)
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41 MIN