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[SaaS Series] The SaaSpreneur Model Explained With Shaun Clark

Release Date: 04/22/2025

[Venture Capital Series] Investing in Purpose-Driven Companies With Eva Yazhari

INspired INsider Podcast

Eva Yazhari is the Managing Partner of Beyond Capital Ventures, an early-stage impact venture capital firm investing in conscious leaders building businesses to solve critical challenges in emerging markets like India and East Africa. Under her leadership, the firm backs purpose-driven companies in healthcare, climate resilience, and financial inclusion in underserved markets. A former Wall Street executive, Eva leverages her institutional investment expertise to promote equitable ownership and long-term value across her portfolio. She is also the author of The Good Your Money Can Do and...

[Top Agency Series] Humanizing Your Brand: Secrets Unveiled With Joshua B. Lee

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Joshua B. Lee is the Founder and CEO of StandOut Authority, a company dedicated to humanizing marketing by helping entrepreneurs and executives grow their brands through the power of LinkedIn. Known as “The Dopamine Dealer of LinkedIn,” Joshua has managed nearly $1 billion in ad spend and driven over 35 trillion online impressions, building influence for high-powered professionals in a noisy digital world. With over 20 years of experience, he has founded 16 companies, worked with platforms such as MySpace and Google, and continues to transform how professionals create genuine human...

[Top Author Series] Mastering Social Media & Building Wealth Through Relationships With Matthew Loop

INspired INsider Podcast

Dr. Matthew Loop is the President of DCincome, the world’s largest social media training company tailored for chiropractors, and the Founder of Profit 365, where he and his team help small businesses and entrepreneurs scale using social strategies. Since 2005, he has trained over 43,000 professionals in 25 countries, authored the international bestseller Social Media Made Me Rich, and spoken at renowned venues, including Harvard and NASDAQ. A former chiropractor deeply in debt, Matthew turned to social media marketing — starting on MySpace — to transform his career, eventually generating...

[Private Equity Series] Unlocking Real Estate's Best-Kept Secret With Alice Chen

INspired INsider Podcast

Alice Chen is the Partner & U.S. Leader at Pender Hastings Capital, a private equity firm specializing in niche, high‑return land development and real estate strategies. A former corporate and M&A lawyer, she pivoted into private equity and has built, operated, and exited multiple businesses across international trade, financial services, CPG, and technology. Named a “Top 40 Under 40” and featured in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Success Magazine, Alice regularly shares her expertise through thought leadership and podcasts. She is deeply engaged in...

[Direct Response Series] How To Build a High-Performing Sales Team With Nick Loise

INspired INsider Podcast

Nick Loise is the Founder and Chief Sales Officer of Sales Performance Team, a company dedicated to helping small and midsize businesses enhance their sales leadership, processes, and systems. With a background as a salesperson, sales leader, entrepreneur, marketing executive, and President's Club winner, he brings a wealth of experience to his clients. Nick has authored and co-authored several books on sales and marketing, including Moving the Sales Needle in Your Business and The Ultimate Guide to Managing Your Sales Team. He is also a sought-after speaker who has shared the stage with...

[SaaS Series] Revolutionizing Data Exploration for Everyone With Mike Palmer

INspired INsider Podcast

Mike Palmer is the CEO of Sigma Computing, a company that makes data exploration, analysis, and business intelligence accessible to all. Under his leadership, Sigma has experienced remarkable growth, going from $2 million to $100 million in IRR over three years and raising a $200 million funding round. Mike's expertise in business transformation and customer experience has been a driving force behind Sigma's success. He specializes in scaling enterprise solutions and driving innovation across product, marketing, and operations. In this episode… Many businesses struggle to unlock the full...

Mastering Business Exits and Beyond With Bruce Eckfeldt of Eckfeldt & Associates

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Bruce Eckfeldt is a Strategic Coach and Master Facilitator at Eckfeldt & Associates, where he works with CEOs and leadership teams to scale their businesses. As a former Inc. 500 Founder and CEO, he successfully scaled and sold his business. Bruce focuses on developing leadership skills, optimizing companies for transactions, and navigating mergers and acquisitions. In this episode… Many business owners dream of a profitable exit, but few are prepared for the emotional, strategic, and operational complexities that come with selling a company. Beyond valuation, sellers often overlook the...

[Private Equity Series] Building Success and Diverse Leadership With Vivian Gonzalez

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Vivian Gonzalez is the President of Park Capital Search, a global finance and accounting executive search firm that helps organizations — from private equity-backed companies to public corporations — build senior leadership teams in areas like finance, accounting, data science, and business analytics. With a focus on retained, C-suite and functional leadership assignments, Vivian spearheads senior-level placements that shape the operational health and strategic direction of client organizations. Vivian is a recognized member of CHIEF and contributes thought leadership on efficient and...

[SaaS Series] Revolutionizing Retail Sustainability With Andy Ruben of Trove

INspired INsider Podcast

Andy Ruben is the Founder and Executive Chairman of Trove, a re-commerce technology company that powers branded resale programs for major labels like Patagonia, Lululemon, REI, and Levi’s. Before Trove, he spent a decade at Walmart as the company’s first Chief Sustainability Officer, where he launched global sustainability efforts, led omnichannel and private-brand strategies, and integrated e‑commerce — including the rollout of grocery delivery. Ruben founded Trove (originally Yerdle) in 2012 and introduced the first branded resale platform with Patagonia’s Worn Wear in...

Mastering Life and Business Secrets With Mike Agugliaro of FuDog Group

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Mike Agugliaro is the Founder and CEO of FuDog Group, a training and coaching company specializing in personal growth and development. He blends ancient wisdom, neuroscience, and modern performance strategies to help entrepreneurs and individuals design lives rich in health, wealth, relationships, and impact. Mike is a self-made entrepreneur and martial arts expert who began his career as an electrician and scaled a home services company to $32 million in annual revenue before selling it to private equity in 2017. He then founded CEO Warrior, the largest coaching organization for...

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Shaun Clark is the CEO and Co-founder of HighLevel, an all-in-one marketing and CRM platform designed to help agencies and businesses streamline their operations. Before establishing HighLevel in 2018, he founded InvoiceSherpa, a platform focused on automating accounts receivable and invoice payments. Shaun's entrepreneurial journey is underpinned by his education in Computer Science at Oregon State University and participation in Stanford University's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program. Under his leadership, HighLevel has experienced significant growth and was named a finalist for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 Southwest Award by Ernst & Young.

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Growing a software company is hard enough — but building a community of loyal users, minimizing churn, and scaling support simultaneously? That’s the challenge facing many SaaS founders as they move from startup to sustainable success. So, how do you turn one-time users into long-term advocates while keeping your team and customers happy?

Shaun Clark, a seasoned SaaS entrepreneur, shares how he overcame early failures selling directly to small businesses by shifting focus to the agencies that serve them. He emphasizes solving the nurture gap in marketing with automation and prioritizing customer experience through real-time Zoom support. He explains how leaning into white-labeling, building a transparent feature voting system, and investing in an affiliate program helped create a community-driven ecosystem where clients became evangelists. Shaun’s approach underscores the power of listening deeply, building with user feedback, and scaling with heart.

In this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Weisz interviews Shaun Clark, Co-founder and CEO of HighLevel, about building a customer-focused SaaS powerhouse. Shaun shares how a failed go-to-market strategy led to a breakthrough with agencies. He also discusses co-founder dynamics, the SaaSpreneur movement, and using community feedback to guide product development.

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