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    <description>Come hang out with Rabah Rahil (CMO @ Fermat), Chase Mohseni (CMO @ Heatmap.com), and Aaron Orendorff (Head of Marketing @Recart)  as they discuss how to create enduring SaaS brands &amp; products in all the ways you never would have considered. </description>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>Summary<br></strong><br></p><p>In this episode of Growth Vault, our hosts discuss various aspects of go-to-market (GTM) strategy and its importance in driving growth. They start by celebrating their recent Series A funding and the successful launch of their new website. They emphasize the need for clear ownership and decision-making in marketing, as well as the importance of taking calculated risks and learning from mistakes. The hosts also explore the different perspectives on GTM and its relationship to growth marketing. They conclude by highlighting the need for a customized GTM approach that aligns with the unique needs and goals of each organization. In this conversation, Rabah, Aaron, and Chase discuss the definition and role of go-to-market (GTM) strategies in marketing. They explore the relationship between GTM and product marketing, clarifying terminology and definitions. The conversation delves into the atomic units of GTM, including distribution, messaging, content, and measuring success. The importance of playing to one's strengths in marketing is emphasized, and the conversation concludes with a summary of the key points discussed.</p><p><br><strong>Takeaways<br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Clear ownership and decision-making are crucial in marketing</li><li>Taking calculated risks and learning from mistakes is important for growth</li><li>GTM strategy should be customized to align with the unique needs of each organization</li><li>Growth marketing and GTM are closely related and should work together Go-to-market (GTM) strategies are a function of product marketing and involve activating networks, messaging, content, and measuring success.</li><li>GTM can be seen as a subset of marketing, with marketing encompassing the broader goal of getting people to know, like, and trust a product or brand.</li><li>The success of GTM strategies depends on understanding the target audience, creating compelling content, and effectively distributing the message.</li><li>It is important to focus on strengths in marketing and make weaknesses non-existential threats.</li><li>Results and performance are more important than systems and frameworks in marketing.</li></ul><p><strong>Sound Bites<br></strong><br></p><p><strong>Chapters<br></strong><br></p><p>00:00<br>Introduction and Series A Funding</p><p>02:48<br>The Coordinated Strike and Marketing KPIs</p><p>07:00<br>Making Mistakes and Decision-Making</p><p>09:11<br>The Importance of Base Hits and Risk-Taking</p><p>13:08<br>Defining Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy</p><p>23:12<br>Growth Marketing and GTM Motion</p><p>27:56<br>Understanding GTM in the Context of Growth</p><p>31:56<br>The Proliferation of GTM and Nomenclature</p><p>33:01<br>Defining GTM for Each Organization</p><p>35:13<br>Defining GTM and Marketing</p><p>38:34<br>Understanding the Role of GTM in Product Marketing</p><p>39:22<br>Clarifying Terminology and Definitions</p><p>40:05<br>Go-to-Market Strategies for Product Launches</p><p>45:29<br>The Importance of Atomic Level Ingredients</p><p>47:50<br>The Four Atomic Units of GTM</p><p>52:36<br>Different Approaches to GTM</p><p>53:28<br>The Importance of Content and Messaging</p><p>54:50<br>Distribution and Messaging in GTM</p><p>58:05<br>Playing to Your Strengths in Marketing</p><p>01:00:39<br>Summary and Closing Remarks</p><p><br>Follow Rabah on <a href="https://twitter.com/rabahrahil">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rabahrahil/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Aaron on <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronOrendorff">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronorendorff/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Chase on <a href="https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasemohseni/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Growth Vault on <a href="https://twitter.com/thegrowthvault">X</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>Summary<br></strong><br></p><p>In this episode of Growth Vault, our hosts discuss various aspects of go-to-market (GTM) strategy and its importance in driving growth. They start by celebrating their recent Series A funding and the successful launch of their new website. They emphasize the need for clear ownership and decision-making in marketing, as well as the importance of taking calculated risks and learning from mistakes. The hosts also explore the different perspectives on GTM and its relationship to growth marketing. They conclude by highlighting the need for a customized GTM approach that aligns with the unique needs and goals of each organization. In this conversation, Rabah, Aaron, and Chase discuss the definition and role of go-to-market (GTM) strategies in marketing. They explore the relationship between GTM and product marketing, clarifying terminology and definitions. The conversation delves into the atomic units of GTM, including distribution, messaging, content, and measuring success. The importance of playing to one's strengths in marketing is emphasized, and the conversation concludes with a summary of the key points discussed.</p><p><br><strong>Takeaways<br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Clear ownership and decision-making are crucial in marketing</li><li>Taking calculated risks and learning from mistakes is important for growth</li><li>GTM strategy should be customized to align with the unique needs of each organization</li><li>Growth marketing and GTM are closely related and should work together Go-to-market (GTM) strategies are a function of product marketing and involve activating networks, messaging, content, and measuring success.</li><li>GTM can be seen as a subset of marketing, with marketing encompassing the broader goal of getting people to know, like, and trust a product or brand.</li><li>The success of GTM strategies depends on understanding the target audience, creating compelling content, and effectively distributing the message.</li><li>It is important to focus on strengths in marketing and make weaknesses non-existential threats.</li><li>Results and performance are more important than systems and frameworks in marketing.</li></ul><p><strong>Sound Bites<br></strong><br></p><p><strong>Chapters<br></strong><br></p><p>00:00<br>Introduction and Series A Funding</p><p>02:48<br>The Coordinated Strike and Marketing KPIs</p><p>07:00<br>Making Mistakes and Decision-Making</p><p>09:11<br>The Importance of Base Hits and Risk-Taking</p><p>13:08<br>Defining Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy</p><p>23:12<br>Growth Marketing and GTM Motion</p><p>27:56<br>Understanding GTM in the Context of Growth</p><p>31:56<br>The Proliferation of GTM and Nomenclature</p><p>33:01<br>Defining GTM for Each Organization</p><p>35:13<br>Defining GTM and Marketing</p><p>38:34<br>Understanding the Role of GTM in Product Marketing</p><p>39:22<br>Clarifying Terminology and Definitions</p><p>40:05<br>Go-to-Market Strategies for Product Launches</p><p>45:29<br>The Importance of Atomic Level Ingredients</p><p>47:50<br>The Four Atomic Units of GTM</p><p>52:36<br>Different Approaches to GTM</p><p>53:28<br>The Importance of Content and Messaging</p><p>54:50<br>Distribution and Messaging in GTM</p><p>58:05<br>Playing to Your Strengths in Marketing</p><p>01:00:39<br>Summary and Closing Remarks</p><p><br>Follow Rabah on <a href="https://twitter.com/rabahrahil">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rabahrahil/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Aaron on <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronOrendorff">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronorendorff/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Chase on <a href="https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasemohseni/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Growth Vault on <a href="https://twitter.com/thegrowthvault">X</a></p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2024 08:42:00 -0700</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>Summary<br></strong><br></p><p>In this episode of Growth Vault, our hosts discuss various aspects of go-to-market (GTM) strategy and its importance in driving growth. They start by celebrating their recent Series A funding and the successful launch of their new website. They emphasize the need for clear ownership and decision-making in marketing, as well as the importance of taking calculated risks and learning from mistakes. The hosts also explore the different perspectives on GTM and its relationship to growth marketing. They conclude by highlighting the need for a customized GTM approach that aligns with the unique needs and goals of each organization. In this conversation, Rabah, Aaron, and Chase discuss the definition and role of go-to-market (GTM) strategies in marketing. They explore the relationship between GTM and product marketing, clarifying terminology and definitions. The conversation delves into the atomic units of GTM, including distribution, messaging, content, and measuring success. The importance of playing to one's strengths in marketing is emphasized, and the conversation concludes with a summary of the key points discussed.</p><p><br><strong>Takeaways<br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Clear ownership and decision-making are crucial in marketing</li><li>Taking calculated risks and learning from mistakes is important for growth</li><li>GTM strategy should be customized to align with the unique needs of each organization</li><li>Growth marketing and GTM are closely related and should work together Go-to-market (GTM) strategies are a function of product marketing and involve activating networks, messaging, content, and measuring success.</li><li>GTM can be seen as a subset of marketing, with marketing encompassing the broader goal of getting people to know, like, and trust a product or brand.</li><li>The success of GTM strategies depends on understanding the target audience, creating compelling content, and effectively distributing the message.</li><li>It is important to focus on strengths in marketing and make weaknesses non-existential threats.</li><li>Results and performance are more important than systems and frameworks in marketing.</li></ul><p><strong>Sound Bites<br></strong><br></p><p><strong>Chapters<br></strong><br></p><p>00:00<br>Introduction and Series A Funding</p><p>02:48<br>The Coordinated Strike and Marketing KPIs</p><p>07:00<br>Making Mistakes and Decision-Making</p><p>09:11<br>The Importance of Base Hits and Risk-Taking</p><p>13:08<br>Defining Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy</p><p>23:12<br>Growth Marketing and GTM Motion</p><p>27:56<br>Understanding GTM in the Context of Growth</p><p>31:56<br>The Proliferation of GTM and Nomenclature</p><p>33:01<br>Defining GTM for Each Organization</p><p>35:13<br>Defining GTM and Marketing</p><p>38:34<br>Understanding the Role of GTM in Product Marketing</p><p>39:22<br>Clarifying Terminology and Definitions</p><p>40:05<br>Go-to-Market Strategies for Product Launches</p><p>45:29<br>The Importance of Atomic Level Ingredients</p><p>47:50<br>The Four Atomic Units of GTM</p><p>52:36<br>Different Approaches to GTM</p><p>53:28<br>The Importance of Content and Messaging</p><p>54:50<br>Distribution and Messaging in GTM</p><p>58:05<br>Playing to Your Strengths in Marketing</p><p>01:00:39<br>Summary and Closing Remarks</p><p><br>Follow Rabah on <a href="https://twitter.com/rabahrahil">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rabahrahil/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Aaron on <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronOrendorff">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronorendorff/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Chase on <a href="https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasemohseni/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Growth Vault on <a href="https://twitter.com/thegrowthvault">X</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>Summary<br></strong><br></p><p>In this episode of Growth Vault, the hosts discuss various topics including the Super Bowl halftime show, commercials, and the impact of the pandemic on the B2B SaaS market. They review ProfitWell's B2B SaaS Marketing Report, which highlights the decline in compounded annual growth rate and the increase in churn rate. The hosts also explore the concept of competitive advantage and the importance of pricing strategies in the current market. </p><p>The conversation explores the concept of unfair advantages and competitive advantage, using Shopify as an example. It delves into the different types of advantages companies can have, such as cornered resources, branding, and network economies. The discussion also highlights the importance of product differentiation and the impact it has on marketing and sales.</p><p>Additionally, the conversation touches on the idea of competing where others can't by offering unique value propositions and pricing models. Finally, the episode concludes with a brief overview of Shopify's impressive fourth-quarter results. In this conversation, the hosts discuss various aspects of Shopify's performance and growth. They highlight Shopify's success in balancing marketplace building and avoiding Sherlocking. </p><p>They also explore Shopify's expansion into the B2B market and the potential impact on pricing models. The hosts emphasize the importance of net new customers for sustainable growth and discuss Shopify's focus on top-tier stores. They also examine the credibility of Shopify and its unification of data. The conversation touches on the Buy With Prime feature on Shopify and the implications for customer behavior. Finally, the hosts express excitement for the future of commerce and the potential for offer testing.</p><p><br><strong>Takeaways<br></strong><br></p><ul><li>The Super Bowl halftime show and commercials can be a reflection of current marketing trends and consumer preferences.</li><li>The B2B SaaS market has experienced a decline in growth rate and an increase in churn rate, indicating the need for businesses to adapt and find new strategies for growth.</li><li>Competitive advantage is crucial in the current market, and businesses should focus on providing value and differentiating themselves from competitors.</li><li>Pricing strategies should be based on the value provided to customers, and businesses should communicate pricing changes effectively to maintain customer satisfaction. Unfair advantages can give companies a competitive edge, such as cornered resources, branding, and network economies.</li><li>Product differentiation is crucial for companies to stand out and create a unique value proposition.</li><li>Competing where others can't involves offering something that competitors cannot replicate or access, often at a lower price or with additional value.</li><li>Shopify's fourth-quarter results demonstrate its strong performance and growth, with increased revenue and gross merchandise volume. Shopify has achieved impressive growth and success in balancing marketplace building and avoiding Sherlocking.</li><li>The expansion into the B2B market presents opportunities for Shopify, but pricing models may need to be adjusted.</li><li>Net new customers are crucial for sustainable growth, and Shopify's focus on top-tier stores reflects this strategy.</li><li>Shopify's credibility and unification of data make it an attractive option for larger businesses.</li><li>The Buy With Prime feature on Shopify has both advantages and disadvantages, and its impact on customer behavior should be considered.</li><li>The future of commerce lies in offer testing and experimentation, with a focus on personalized and mobile experiences.</li><li>Overall, there is excitement for the future of Shopify and the potential for continued growth and innovation.</li></ul><p><strong>Chapters<br></strong><br></p><p>00:00<br>Intro and Super Bowl Recap</p><p>12:26<br>Review of ProfitWell's B2B SaaS Marketing Report</p><p>19:45<br>Is the Worst Behind Us?</p><p>25:45<br>Competitive Advantage and Pricing Strategies</p><p>34:32<br>Unfair Advantages and Competitive Advantage</p><p>46:42<br>Competing Where Others Can't</p><p>01:06:36<br>Churn and Pricing</p><p>01:08:18<br>Shopify's Fourth Quarter Results</p><p>01:09:41<br>Shopify's Performance and Growth</p><p>01:10:38<br>Shopify's Expansion into B2B</p><p>01:11:41<br>The Importance of Net New Customers for Growth</p><p>01:12:56<br>Shopify's Focus on Top Tier Stores</p><p>01:14:18<br>Shopify's Credibility and Unification of Data</p><p>01:15:45<br>The Buy With Prime Feature on Shopify</p><p>01:17:19<br>The Impact of Offering Buy With Prime</p><p>01:19:29<br>The Friction and Inertia of Buying on Amazon</p><p>01:20:49<br>The Future of Commerce and Offer Testing</p><p>01:22:15<br>Excitement for the Future</p><p>Follow Rabah on <a href="https://twitter.com/rabahrahil">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rabahrahil/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Aaron on <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronOrendorff">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronorendorff/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Chase on <a href="https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasemohseni/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Growth Vault on <a href="https://twitter.com/thegrowthvault">X</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>Summary<br></strong><br></p><p>In this episode of Growth Vault, the hosts discuss various topics including the Super Bowl halftime show, commercials, and the impact of the pandemic on the B2B SaaS market. They review ProfitWell's B2B SaaS Marketing Report, which highlights the decline in compounded annual growth rate and the increase in churn rate. The hosts also explore the concept of competitive advantage and the importance of pricing strategies in the current market. </p><p>The conversation explores the concept of unfair advantages and competitive advantage, using Shopify as an example. It delves into the different types of advantages companies can have, such as cornered resources, branding, and network economies. The discussion also highlights the importance of product differentiation and the impact it has on marketing and sales.</p><p>Additionally, the conversation touches on the idea of competing where others can't by offering unique value propositions and pricing models. Finally, the episode concludes with a brief overview of Shopify's impressive fourth-quarter results. In this conversation, the hosts discuss various aspects of Shopify's performance and growth. They highlight Shopify's success in balancing marketplace building and avoiding Sherlocking. </p><p>They also explore Shopify's expansion into the B2B market and the potential impact on pricing models. The hosts emphasize the importance of net new customers for sustainable growth and discuss Shopify's focus on top-tier stores. They also examine the credibility of Shopify and its unification of data. The conversation touches on the Buy With Prime feature on Shopify and the implications for customer behavior. Finally, the hosts express excitement for the future of commerce and the potential for offer testing.</p><p><br><strong>Takeaways<br></strong><br></p><ul><li>The Super Bowl halftime show and commercials can be a reflection of current marketing trends and consumer preferences.</li><li>The B2B SaaS market has experienced a decline in growth rate and an increase in churn rate, indicating the need for businesses to adapt and find new strategies for growth.</li><li>Competitive advantage is crucial in the current market, and businesses should focus on providing value and differentiating themselves from competitors.</li><li>Pricing strategies should be based on the value provided to customers, and businesses should communicate pricing changes effectively to maintain customer satisfaction. Unfair advantages can give companies a competitive edge, such as cornered resources, branding, and network economies.</li><li>Product differentiation is crucial for companies to stand out and create a unique value proposition.</li><li>Competing where others can't involves offering something that competitors cannot replicate or access, often at a lower price or with additional value.</li><li>Shopify's fourth-quarter results demonstrate its strong performance and growth, with increased revenue and gross merchandise volume. Shopify has achieved impressive growth and success in balancing marketplace building and avoiding Sherlocking.</li><li>The expansion into the B2B market presents opportunities for Shopify, but pricing models may need to be adjusted.</li><li>Net new customers are crucial for sustainable growth, and Shopify's focus on top-tier stores reflects this strategy.</li><li>Shopify's credibility and unification of data make it an attractive option for larger businesses.</li><li>The Buy With Prime feature on Shopify has both advantages and disadvantages, and its impact on customer behavior should be considered.</li><li>The future of commerce lies in offer testing and experimentation, with a focus on personalized and mobile experiences.</li><li>Overall, there is excitement for the future of Shopify and the potential for continued growth and innovation.</li></ul><p><strong>Chapters<br></strong><br></p><p>00:00<br>Intro and Super Bowl Recap</p><p>12:26<br>Review of ProfitWell's B2B SaaS Marketing Report</p><p>19:45<br>Is the Worst Behind Us?</p><p>25:45<br>Competitive Advantage and Pricing Strategies</p><p>34:32<br>Unfair Advantages and Competitive Advantage</p><p>46:42<br>Competing Where Others Can't</p><p>01:06:36<br>Churn and Pricing</p><p>01:08:18<br>Shopify's Fourth Quarter Results</p><p>01:09:41<br>Shopify's Performance and Growth</p><p>01:10:38<br>Shopify's Expansion into B2B</p><p>01:11:41<br>The Importance of Net New Customers for Growth</p><p>01:12:56<br>Shopify's Focus on Top Tier Stores</p><p>01:14:18<br>Shopify's Credibility and Unification of Data</p><p>01:15:45<br>The Buy With Prime Feature on Shopify</p><p>01:17:19<br>The Impact of Offering Buy With Prime</p><p>01:19:29<br>The Friction and Inertia of Buying on Amazon</p><p>01:20:49<br>The Future of Commerce and Offer Testing</p><p>01:22:15<br>Excitement for the Future</p><p>Follow Rabah on <a href="https://twitter.com/rabahrahil">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rabahrahil/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Aaron on <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronOrendorff">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronorendorff/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Chase on <a href="https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasemohseni/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Growth Vault on <a href="https://twitter.com/thegrowthvault">X</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>Summary<br></strong><br></p><p>In this episode of Growth Vault, the hosts discuss various topics including the Super Bowl halftime show, commercials, and the impact of the pandemic on the B2B SaaS market. They review ProfitWell's B2B SaaS Marketing Report, which highlights the decline in compounded annual growth rate and the increase in churn rate. The hosts also explore the concept of competitive advantage and the importance of pricing strategies in the current market. </p><p>The conversation explores the concept of unfair advantages and competitive advantage, using Shopify as an example. It delves into the different types of advantages companies can have, such as cornered resources, branding, and network economies. The discussion also highlights the importance of product differentiation and the impact it has on marketing and sales.</p><p>Additionally, the conversation touches on the idea of competing where others can't by offering unique value propositions and pricing models. Finally, the episode concludes with a brief overview of Shopify's impressive fourth-quarter results. In this conversation, the hosts discuss various aspects of Shopify's performance and growth. They highlight Shopify's success in balancing marketplace building and avoiding Sherlocking. </p><p>They also explore Shopify's expansion into the B2B market and the potential impact on pricing models. The hosts emphasize the importance of net new customers for sustainable growth and discuss Shopify's focus on top-tier stores. They also examine the credibility of Shopify and its unification of data. The conversation touches on the Buy With Prime feature on Shopify and the implications for customer behavior. Finally, the hosts express excitement for the future of commerce and the potential for offer testing.</p><p><br><strong>Takeaways<br></strong><br></p><ul><li>The Super Bowl halftime show and commercials can be a reflection of current marketing trends and consumer preferences.</li><li>The B2B SaaS market has experienced a decline in growth rate and an increase in churn rate, indicating the need for businesses to adapt and find new strategies for growth.</li><li>Competitive advantage is crucial in the current market, and businesses should focus on providing value and differentiating themselves from competitors.</li><li>Pricing strategies should be based on the value provided to customers, and businesses should communicate pricing changes effectively to maintain customer satisfaction. Unfair advantages can give companies a competitive edge, such as cornered resources, branding, and network economies.</li><li>Product differentiation is crucial for companies to stand out and create a unique value proposition.</li><li>Competing where others can't involves offering something that competitors cannot replicate or access, often at a lower price or with additional value.</li><li>Shopify's fourth-quarter results demonstrate its strong performance and growth, with increased revenue and gross merchandise volume. Shopify has achieved impressive growth and success in balancing marketplace building and avoiding Sherlocking.</li><li>The expansion into the B2B market presents opportunities for Shopify, but pricing models may need to be adjusted.</li><li>Net new customers are crucial for sustainable growth, and Shopify's focus on top-tier stores reflects this strategy.</li><li>Shopify's credibility and unification of data make it an attractive option for larger businesses.</li><li>The Buy With Prime feature on Shopify has both advantages and disadvantages, and its impact on customer behavior should be considered.</li><li>The future of commerce lies in offer testing and experimentation, with a focus on personalized and mobile experiences.</li><li>Overall, there is excitement for the future of Shopify and the potential for continued growth and innovation.</li></ul><p><strong>Chapters<br></strong><br></p><p>00:00<br>Intro and Super Bowl Recap</p><p>12:26<br>Review of ProfitWell's B2B SaaS Marketing Report</p><p>19:45<br>Is the Worst Behind Us?</p><p>25:45<br>Competitive Advantage and Pricing Strategies</p><p>34:32<br>Unfair Advantages and Competitive Advantage</p><p>46:42<br>Competing Where Others Can't</p><p>01:06:36<br>Churn and Pricing</p><p>01:08:18<br>Shopify's Fourth Quarter Results</p><p>01:09:41<br>Shopify's Performance and Growth</p><p>01:10:38<br>Shopify's Expansion into B2B</p><p>01:11:41<br>The Importance of Net New Customers for Growth</p><p>01:12:56<br>Shopify's Focus on Top Tier Stores</p><p>01:14:18<br>Shopify's Credibility and Unification of Data</p><p>01:15:45<br>The Buy With Prime Feature on Shopify</p><p>01:17:19<br>The Impact of Offering Buy With Prime</p><p>01:19:29<br>The Friction and Inertia of Buying on Amazon</p><p>01:20:49<br>The Future of Commerce and Offer Testing</p><p>01:22:15<br>Excitement for the Future</p><p>Follow Rabah on <a href="https://twitter.com/rabahrahil">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rabahrahil/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Aaron on <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronOrendorff">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronorendorff/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Chase on <a href="https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasemohseni/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Growth Vault on <a href="https://twitter.com/thegrowthvault">X</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:keywords>Technology, SaaS, Brand, Marketing, Growth, E-commerce</itunes:keywords>
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      <title>S2 E5: The innovator's dilemma </title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>5</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>S2 E5: The innovator's dilemma </itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>Summary<br></strong><br></p><p>In this episode of Growth Vault , the hosts discuss exciting market developments, including Notion's acquisition of Coda and the challenges of supply side innovation. They also explore the concept of the Innovator's Dilemma and how it can lead to the downfall of companies like Envision. The conversation emphasizes the importance of building a feature within a larger business strategy and the need to create meaningful companies that solve real problems. The conversation explores the challenges of thinking bigger in the startup world and the pressure to achieve unicorn status. It also delves into the complexities of raising venture capital and the influence it can have on a company's direction. The economics and business model of WeWork are discussed, highlighting the challenges and limitations of the coworking space industry. The importance of understanding customer needs and the concept of the innovator's dilemma are also explored. The conversation concludes with a discussion on balancing innovation with maintaining a strong core product.</p><p><strong>Takeaways<br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Notion's acquisition of Coda demonstrates the power of understanding user needs and innovating on the right vectors.</li><li>The Innovator's Dilemma highlights the challenges faced by established companies in adapting to disruptive technologies and business models.</li><li>Building a feature without a clear path to becoming a full-fledged product can lead to stagnation and loss of market share.</li><li>Companies should focus on building meaningful products that solve real problems and provide value to customers. The startup world often puts pressure on entrepreneurs to think bigger and aim for unicorn status, but it's important to stay true to the anatomy and economics of your business.</li><li>Raising venture capital comes with obligations and the risk of losing control over your company's direction. It's crucial to have a champion at the fund who understands and supports your vision.</li><li>WeWork's business model faced challenges due to the high price points and the lack of control over branding and customization. The stepping stone problem also posed a challenge as companies outgrew the coworking space.</li><li>Understanding the jobs to be done by your customers and meeting their needs is essential for long-term success. Innovation should be driven by these needs and not just for the sake of innovation.</li><li>Integration and connectivity between different software platforms can be a powerful tool for companies, as seen with Zapier's success.</li></ul><p><strong>Chapters<br></strong><br></p><p>00:00<br>Introduction and NYC</p><p>01:40<br>Exciting Market Developments</p><p>04:31<br>Notion's Acquisition of Coda</p><p>07:51<br>The Innovator's Dilemma</p><p>25:41<br>Envision's Downfall</p><p>32:26<br>Building a Feature vs. Building a Business</p><p>36:19<br>The Innovator's Dilemma and M&amp;A</p><p>38:32<br>Supply Side Innovation</p><p>39:29<br>Building Meaningful Companies</p><p>39:47<br>The Pressure to Think Bigger</p><p>40:46<br>Challenges of Raising VC Money</p><p>42:15<br>The Fun and Serious Side of Startups</p><p>43:06<br>The Economics of WeWork</p><p>44:01<br>The Stepping Stone Problem</p><p>45:27<br>The Pull of WeWork</p><p>46:24<br>The WeWork Business Model</p><p>47:46<br>Understanding Customer Needs</p><p>49:13<br>The Innovator's Dilemma</p><p>50:08<br>The Power of Integration</p><p>51:04<br>Balancing Innovation and Core Product</p><p>Follow Rabah on <a href="https://twitter.com/rabahrahil">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rabahrahil/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Aaron on <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronOrendorff">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronorendorff/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Chase on <a href="https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasemohseni/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Growth Vault on <a href="https://twitter.com/thegrowthvault">X</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>Summary<br></strong><br></p><p>In this episode of Growth Vault , the hosts discuss exciting market developments, including Notion's acquisition of Coda and the challenges of supply side innovation. They also explore the concept of the Innovator's Dilemma and how it can lead to the downfall of companies like Envision. The conversation emphasizes the importance of building a feature within a larger business strategy and the need to create meaningful companies that solve real problems. The conversation explores the challenges of thinking bigger in the startup world and the pressure to achieve unicorn status. It also delves into the complexities of raising venture capital and the influence it can have on a company's direction. The economics and business model of WeWork are discussed, highlighting the challenges and limitations of the coworking space industry. The importance of understanding customer needs and the concept of the innovator's dilemma are also explored. The conversation concludes with a discussion on balancing innovation with maintaining a strong core product.</p><p><strong>Takeaways<br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Notion's acquisition of Coda demonstrates the power of understanding user needs and innovating on the right vectors.</li><li>The Innovator's Dilemma highlights the challenges faced by established companies in adapting to disruptive technologies and business models.</li><li>Building a feature without a clear path to becoming a full-fledged product can lead to stagnation and loss of market share.</li><li>Companies should focus on building meaningful products that solve real problems and provide value to customers. The startup world often puts pressure on entrepreneurs to think bigger and aim for unicorn status, but it's important to stay true to the anatomy and economics of your business.</li><li>Raising venture capital comes with obligations and the risk of losing control over your company's direction. It's crucial to have a champion at the fund who understands and supports your vision.</li><li>WeWork's business model faced challenges due to the high price points and the lack of control over branding and customization. The stepping stone problem also posed a challenge as companies outgrew the coworking space.</li><li>Understanding the jobs to be done by your customers and meeting their needs is essential for long-term success. Innovation should be driven by these needs and not just for the sake of innovation.</li><li>Integration and connectivity between different software platforms can be a powerful tool for companies, as seen with Zapier's success.</li></ul><p><strong>Chapters<br></strong><br></p><p>00:00<br>Introduction and NYC</p><p>01:40<br>Exciting Market Developments</p><p>04:31<br>Notion's Acquisition of Coda</p><p>07:51<br>The Innovator's Dilemma</p><p>25:41<br>Envision's Downfall</p><p>32:26<br>Building a Feature vs. Building a Business</p><p>36:19<br>The Innovator's Dilemma and M&amp;A</p><p>38:32<br>Supply Side Innovation</p><p>39:29<br>Building Meaningful Companies</p><p>39:47<br>The Pressure to Think Bigger</p><p>40:46<br>Challenges of Raising VC Money</p><p>42:15<br>The Fun and Serious Side of Startups</p><p>43:06<br>The Economics of WeWork</p><p>44:01<br>The Stepping Stone Problem</p><p>45:27<br>The Pull of WeWork</p><p>46:24<br>The WeWork Business Model</p><p>47:46<br>Understanding Customer Needs</p><p>49:13<br>The Innovator's Dilemma</p><p>50:08<br>The Power of Integration</p><p>51:04<br>Balancing Innovation and Core Product</p><p>Follow Rabah on <a href="https://twitter.com/rabahrahil">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rabahrahil/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Aaron on <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronOrendorff">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronorendorff/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Chase on <a href="https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasemohseni/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Growth Vault on <a href="https://twitter.com/thegrowthvault">X</a></p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2024 09:01:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Growth Vault Collective</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>Summary<br></strong><br></p><p>In this episode of Growth Vault , the hosts discuss exciting market developments, including Notion's acquisition of Coda and the challenges of supply side innovation. They also explore the concept of the Innovator's Dilemma and how it can lead to the downfall of companies like Envision. The conversation emphasizes the importance of building a feature within a larger business strategy and the need to create meaningful companies that solve real problems. The conversation explores the challenges of thinking bigger in the startup world and the pressure to achieve unicorn status. It also delves into the complexities of raising venture capital and the influence it can have on a company's direction. The economics and business model of WeWork are discussed, highlighting the challenges and limitations of the coworking space industry. The importance of understanding customer needs and the concept of the innovator's dilemma are also explored. The conversation concludes with a discussion on balancing innovation with maintaining a strong core product.</p><p><strong>Takeaways<br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Notion's acquisition of Coda demonstrates the power of understanding user needs and innovating on the right vectors.</li><li>The Innovator's Dilemma highlights the challenges faced by established companies in adapting to disruptive technologies and business models.</li><li>Building a feature without a clear path to becoming a full-fledged product can lead to stagnation and loss of market share.</li><li>Companies should focus on building meaningful products that solve real problems and provide value to customers. The startup world often puts pressure on entrepreneurs to think bigger and aim for unicorn status, but it's important to stay true to the anatomy and economics of your business.</li><li>Raising venture capital comes with obligations and the risk of losing control over your company's direction. It's crucial to have a champion at the fund who understands and supports your vision.</li><li>WeWork's business model faced challenges due to the high price points and the lack of control over branding and customization. The stepping stone problem also posed a challenge as companies outgrew the coworking space.</li><li>Understanding the jobs to be done by your customers and meeting their needs is essential for long-term success. Innovation should be driven by these needs and not just for the sake of innovation.</li><li>Integration and connectivity between different software platforms can be a powerful tool for companies, as seen with Zapier's success.</li></ul><p><strong>Chapters<br></strong><br></p><p>00:00<br>Introduction and NYC</p><p>01:40<br>Exciting Market Developments</p><p>04:31<br>Notion's Acquisition of Coda</p><p>07:51<br>The Innovator's Dilemma</p><p>25:41<br>Envision's Downfall</p><p>32:26<br>Building a Feature vs. Building a Business</p><p>36:19<br>The Innovator's Dilemma and M&amp;A</p><p>38:32<br>Supply Side Innovation</p><p>39:29<br>Building Meaningful Companies</p><p>39:47<br>The Pressure to Think Bigger</p><p>40:46<br>Challenges of Raising VC Money</p><p>42:15<br>The Fun and Serious Side of Startups</p><p>43:06<br>The Economics of WeWork</p><p>44:01<br>The Stepping Stone Problem</p><p>45:27<br>The Pull of WeWork</p><p>46:24<br>The WeWork Business Model</p><p>47:46<br>Understanding Customer Needs</p><p>49:13<br>The Innovator's Dilemma</p><p>50:08<br>The Power of Integration</p><p>51:04<br>Balancing Innovation and Core Product</p><p>Follow Rabah on <a href="https://twitter.com/rabahrahil">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rabahrahil/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Aaron on <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronOrendorff">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronorendorff/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Chase on <a href="https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasemohseni/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Growth Vault on <a href="https://twitter.com/thegrowthvault">X</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:keywords>Technology, SaaS, Brand, Marketing, Growth, E-commerce</itunes:keywords>
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      <title>S2 E4: Creating Value 101</title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>4</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>S2 E4: Creating Value 101</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of Growth Vault, the hosts discuss their predictions for the e-commerce and B2B SaaS market in 2024. They explore the role of AI in value creation and extraction, emphasizing the importance of AI as a multiplier and the need for thoughtful implementation. The hosts also discuss the impact of elections on the market and the rise of M&amp;A in the industry. </p><p>They delve into the difference between product and marketing, focusing on value creation and extraction. The episode concludes with a discussion on the middle ground of value realization. The conversation explores the importance of user experience and the undervaluation of experience in the retention cycle. The challenges of building relationships and the friction of relationship-based interactions are discussed. Clear communication and setting expectations early are highlighted as crucial factors. </p><p>The conversation also delves into the qualitative vs quantitative approach and the role of marketing in creating value for users and product in generating business impact. The distinction between attention and intention is explored, as well as the challenges of generating demand and capturing it. The conversation concludes with the importance of moving from attention to intention. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the importance of qualifying leads and the tactics they use to do so. </p><p>They emphasize the need for a simple and effective qualification process to ensure that the right customers are targeted. They also highlight the value of using data to inform the qualification process and make informed decisions. The speakers share their experiences with different qualification methods and the criteria they use to determine if a lead is a good fit. They stress the importance of not pursuing all revenue and being selective in choosing customers. The conversation concludes with closing remarks and plugs for various resources.</p><p><br><strong>Takeaways<br></strong><br></p><ul><li>AI is a multiplier and can drive value creation and extraction when implemented thoughtfully.</li><li>The e-commerce and B2B SaaS market is expected to experience growth in 2024, with a focus on value creation and contribution margin.</li><li>The impact of elections on the market may bring uncertainty and increased ad spending, leading to higher CPMs.</li><li>The market is likely to see more consolidation and M&amp;A activity, with private equity becoming a source of capital for e-commerce and DTC businesses.</li><li>The distinction between value creation and extraction is important, with marketing focused on creating value in the market and product focused on extracting value from customers. Having a simple and effective qualification process is crucial for targeting the right customers.</li><li>Using data to inform the qualification process can lead to more informed decisions.</li><li>Not all revenue is good revenue, and it's important to be selective in choosing customers.</li><li>Being willing to say no to customers who are not a good fit can save time and resources.</li></ul><p><strong>Chapters<br></strong><br></p><p>00:00<br>Introduction and Excitement for Season 2</p><p>00:33<br>2024 Predictions for E-commerce and B2B SaaS</p><p>03:11<br>The Role of AI in Value Creation and Extraction</p><p>09:04<br>The Impact of Elections on E-commerce</p><p>12:51<br>The Future of AI and the Need for New Social Contracts</p><p>15:14<br>Market Rip and the Rise of M&amp;A</p><p>19:46<br>The Difference Between Product and Marketing: Value Creation and Extraction</p><p>27:10<br>Discussion on Value Creation and Extraction</p><p>30:13<br>The Middle Ground: Value Realization</p><p>34:41<br>The Importance of User Experience</p><p>35:15<br>Undervaluing the User Experience</p><p>35:51<br>The Impact of Experience on Retention</p><p>36:19<br>Challenges in Building Relationships</p><p>37:37<br>The Friction of Relationship-Based Interactions</p><p>39:16<br>The Importance of Clear Communication and Expectations</p><p>40:16<br>The Qualitative vs Quantitative Approach</p><p>43:16<br>Creating Value for Users vs Business Impact</p><p>46:19<br>The Role of Marketing and Product</p><p>49:45<br>Attention vs Intention</p><p>52:01<br>Generating Value and Capturing Demand</p><p>57:39<br>The Disconnect Between Value Creation and Demand</p><p>01:03:06<br>Moving from Attention to Intention</p><p>01:10:33<br>Qualifying Leads</p><p>01:12:30<br>Using Data for Qualification</p><p>01:13:47<br>Qualification Process</p><p>01:15:31<br>Differentiating Customer Segments</p><p>01:18:17<br>Scoring and Qualification</p><p>01:19:14<br>Defining MQL and SQL</p><p>01:20:13<br>Refining the Qualification Process</p><p>01:23:22<br>Sophistication in Scoring</p><p>01:25:18<br>Not All Revenue is Good Revenue</p><p>01:26:16<br>Saying No to Customers</p><p>01:28:48<br>Customer Margin</p><p>01:31:20<br>Closing Remarks and Plugs</p><p>Follow Rabah on <a href="https://twitter.com/rabahrahil">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rabahrahil/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Aaron on <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronOrendorff">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronorendorff/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Chase on <a href="https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasemohseni/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Growth Vault on <a href="https://twitter.com/thegrowthvault">X</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of Growth Vault, the hosts discuss their predictions for the e-commerce and B2B SaaS market in 2024. They explore the role of AI in value creation and extraction, emphasizing the importance of AI as a multiplier and the need for thoughtful implementation. The hosts also discuss the impact of elections on the market and the rise of M&amp;A in the industry. </p><p>They delve into the difference between product and marketing, focusing on value creation and extraction. The episode concludes with a discussion on the middle ground of value realization. The conversation explores the importance of user experience and the undervaluation of experience in the retention cycle. The challenges of building relationships and the friction of relationship-based interactions are discussed. Clear communication and setting expectations early are highlighted as crucial factors. </p><p>The conversation also delves into the qualitative vs quantitative approach and the role of marketing in creating value for users and product in generating business impact. The distinction between attention and intention is explored, as well as the challenges of generating demand and capturing it. The conversation concludes with the importance of moving from attention to intention. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the importance of qualifying leads and the tactics they use to do so. </p><p>They emphasize the need for a simple and effective qualification process to ensure that the right customers are targeted. They also highlight the value of using data to inform the qualification process and make informed decisions. The speakers share their experiences with different qualification methods and the criteria they use to determine if a lead is a good fit. They stress the importance of not pursuing all revenue and being selective in choosing customers. The conversation concludes with closing remarks and plugs for various resources.</p><p><br><strong>Takeaways<br></strong><br></p><ul><li>AI is a multiplier and can drive value creation and extraction when implemented thoughtfully.</li><li>The e-commerce and B2B SaaS market is expected to experience growth in 2024, with a focus on value creation and contribution margin.</li><li>The impact of elections on the market may bring uncertainty and increased ad spending, leading to higher CPMs.</li><li>The market is likely to see more consolidation and M&amp;A activity, with private equity becoming a source of capital for e-commerce and DTC businesses.</li><li>The distinction between value creation and extraction is important, with marketing focused on creating value in the market and product focused on extracting value from customers. Having a simple and effective qualification process is crucial for targeting the right customers.</li><li>Using data to inform the qualification process can lead to more informed decisions.</li><li>Not all revenue is good revenue, and it's important to be selective in choosing customers.</li><li>Being willing to say no to customers who are not a good fit can save time and resources.</li></ul><p><strong>Chapters<br></strong><br></p><p>00:00<br>Introduction and Excitement for Season 2</p><p>00:33<br>2024 Predictions for E-commerce and B2B SaaS</p><p>03:11<br>The Role of AI in Value Creation and Extraction</p><p>09:04<br>The Impact of Elections on E-commerce</p><p>12:51<br>The Future of AI and the Need for New Social Contracts</p><p>15:14<br>Market Rip and the Rise of M&amp;A</p><p>19:46<br>The Difference Between Product and Marketing: Value Creation and Extraction</p><p>27:10<br>Discussion on Value Creation and Extraction</p><p>30:13<br>The Middle Ground: Value Realization</p><p>34:41<br>The Importance of User Experience</p><p>35:15<br>Undervaluing the User Experience</p><p>35:51<br>The Impact of Experience on Retention</p><p>36:19<br>Challenges in Building Relationships</p><p>37:37<br>The Friction of Relationship-Based Interactions</p><p>39:16<br>The Importance of Clear Communication and Expectations</p><p>40:16<br>The Qualitative vs Quantitative Approach</p><p>43:16<br>Creating Value for Users vs Business Impact</p><p>46:19<br>The Role of Marketing and Product</p><p>49:45<br>Attention vs Intention</p><p>52:01<br>Generating Value and Capturing Demand</p><p>57:39<br>The Disconnect Between Value Creation and Demand</p><p>01:03:06<br>Moving from Attention to Intention</p><p>01:10:33<br>Qualifying Leads</p><p>01:12:30<br>Using Data for Qualification</p><p>01:13:47<br>Qualification Process</p><p>01:15:31<br>Differentiating Customer Segments</p><p>01:18:17<br>Scoring and Qualification</p><p>01:19:14<br>Defining MQL and SQL</p><p>01:20:13<br>Refining the Qualification Process</p><p>01:23:22<br>Sophistication in Scoring</p><p>01:25:18<br>Not All Revenue is Good Revenue</p><p>01:26:16<br>Saying No to Customers</p><p>01:28:48<br>Customer Margin</p><p>01:31:20<br>Closing Remarks and Plugs</p><p>Follow Rabah on <a href="https://twitter.com/rabahrahil">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rabahrahil/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Aaron on <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronOrendorff">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronorendorff/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Chase on <a href="https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasemohseni/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Growth Vault on <a href="https://twitter.com/thegrowthvault">X</a></p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2024 08:45:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Growth Vault Collective</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of Growth Vault, the hosts discuss their predictions for the e-commerce and B2B SaaS market in 2024. They explore the role of AI in value creation and extraction, emphasizing the importance of AI as a multiplier and the need for thoughtful implementation. The hosts also discuss the impact of elections on the market and the rise of M&amp;A in the industry. </p><p>They delve into the difference between product and marketing, focusing on value creation and extraction. The episode concludes with a discussion on the middle ground of value realization. The conversation explores the importance of user experience and the undervaluation of experience in the retention cycle. The challenges of building relationships and the friction of relationship-based interactions are discussed. Clear communication and setting expectations early are highlighted as crucial factors. </p><p>The conversation also delves into the qualitative vs quantitative approach and the role of marketing in creating value for users and product in generating business impact. The distinction between attention and intention is explored, as well as the challenges of generating demand and capturing it. The conversation concludes with the importance of moving from attention to intention. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the importance of qualifying leads and the tactics they use to do so. </p><p>They emphasize the need for a simple and effective qualification process to ensure that the right customers are targeted. They also highlight the value of using data to inform the qualification process and make informed decisions. The speakers share their experiences with different qualification methods and the criteria they use to determine if a lead is a good fit. They stress the importance of not pursuing all revenue and being selective in choosing customers. The conversation concludes with closing remarks and plugs for various resources.</p><p><br><strong>Takeaways<br></strong><br></p><ul><li>AI is a multiplier and can drive value creation and extraction when implemented thoughtfully.</li><li>The e-commerce and B2B SaaS market is expected to experience growth in 2024, with a focus on value creation and contribution margin.</li><li>The impact of elections on the market may bring uncertainty and increased ad spending, leading to higher CPMs.</li><li>The market is likely to see more consolidation and M&amp;A activity, with private equity becoming a source of capital for e-commerce and DTC businesses.</li><li>The distinction between value creation and extraction is important, with marketing focused on creating value in the market and product focused on extracting value from customers. Having a simple and effective qualification process is crucial for targeting the right customers.</li><li>Using data to inform the qualification process can lead to more informed decisions.</li><li>Not all revenue is good revenue, and it's important to be selective in choosing customers.</li><li>Being willing to say no to customers who are not a good fit can save time and resources.</li></ul><p><strong>Chapters<br></strong><br></p><p>00:00<br>Introduction and Excitement for Season 2</p><p>00:33<br>2024 Predictions for E-commerce and B2B SaaS</p><p>03:11<br>The Role of AI in Value Creation and Extraction</p><p>09:04<br>The Impact of Elections on E-commerce</p><p>12:51<br>The Future of AI and the Need for New Social Contracts</p><p>15:14<br>Market Rip and the Rise of M&amp;A</p><p>19:46<br>The Difference Between Product and Marketing: Value Creation and Extraction</p><p>27:10<br>Discussion on Value Creation and Extraction</p><p>30:13<br>The Middle Ground: Value Realization</p><p>34:41<br>The Importance of User Experience</p><p>35:15<br>Undervaluing the User Experience</p><p>35:51<br>The Impact of Experience on Retention</p><p>36:19<br>Challenges in Building Relationships</p><p>37:37<br>The Friction of Relationship-Based Interactions</p><p>39:16<br>The Importance of Clear Communication and Expectations</p><p>40:16<br>The Qualitative vs Quantitative Approach</p><p>43:16<br>Creating Value for Users vs Business Impact</p><p>46:19<br>The Role of Marketing and Product</p><p>49:45<br>Attention vs Intention</p><p>52:01<br>Generating Value and Capturing Demand</p><p>57:39<br>The Disconnect Between Value Creation and Demand</p><p>01:03:06<br>Moving from Attention to Intention</p><p>01:10:33<br>Qualifying Leads</p><p>01:12:30<br>Using Data for Qualification</p><p>01:13:47<br>Qualification Process</p><p>01:15:31<br>Differentiating Customer Segments</p><p>01:18:17<br>Scoring and Qualification</p><p>01:19:14<br>Defining MQL and SQL</p><p>01:20:13<br>Refining the Qualification Process</p><p>01:23:22<br>Sophistication in Scoring</p><p>01:25:18<br>Not All Revenue is Good Revenue</p><p>01:26:16<br>Saying No to Customers</p><p>01:28:48<br>Customer Margin</p><p>01:31:20<br>Closing Remarks and Plugs</p><p>Follow Rabah on <a href="https://twitter.com/rabahrahil">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rabahrahil/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Aaron on <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronOrendorff">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronorendorff/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Chase on <a href="https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasemohseni/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Growth Vault on <a href="https://twitter.com/thegrowthvault">X</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:keywords>Technology, SaaS, Brand, Marketing, Growth, E-commerce</itunes:keywords>
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      <title>S2 E3: The Gap Between Strategy &amp; Execution</title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>3</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>S2 E3: The Gap Between Strategy &amp; Execution</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This week on Growth Vault the conversation begins with a discussion about a weight loss drug called Ozympec and its potential impact on the market. The hosts explore the power of instant results and the need for structure in weekly planning. They emphasize the importance of deadlines, deliverables, and prioritization to move forward effectively. </p><p>The conversation also highlights the significance of intimacy with data and dashboards, as well as the use of systems and tools to streamline processes. The hosts conclude by discussing the importance of scheduling blocks of time for thinking and reflection. In this conversation, Rabah and Chase discuss the importance of bridging the gap between strategy and execution, focusing on systemic success rather than being right or wrong, and building an investment portfolio of content. </p><p>They also explore the balance between being a strategist and an action-taker, the value of delegation and empowerment, and the challenges of transitioning from an individual contributor role to an executive leadership role. Additionally, they emphasize the importance of systems and processes, using deliverables as data points, and introduce Assembly. Marketing as a tool for content distribution. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the power of measurement and constraints in driving creativity and success.</p><p>00:00<br>Introduction and Excitement</p><p>01:19<br>Discussion on the Weight Loss Drug Ozympec</p><p>03:09<br>Potential Impact on Marketing Budgets</p><p>04:56<br>Never Bet Against Vice</p><p>06:08<br>The Power of Instant Results</p><p>07:09<br>The Importance of Time to Value</p><p>10:30<br>Concerns about Laziness and Quick Fixes</p><p>12:40<br>The Need for Structure in Weekly Planning</p><p>16:46<br>Ideal Week Structure</p><p>19:54<br>Realistic Week Structure</p><p>23:44<br>Importance of Deadlines and Deliverables</p><p>25:14<br>Intimacy with Data and Dashboards</p><p>30:30<br>Grounding in Deliverables and Prioritization</p><p>34:47<br>Importance of Systems and Tools</p><p>37:17<br>Etiquette and Onboarding for Systems</p><p>38:01<br>Scheduling Blocks for Thinking Time</p><p>38:30<br>Bridging the Gap between Strategy and Execution</p><p>39:26<br>Focusing on Systemic Success</p><p>40:24<br>Building an Investment Portfolio of Content</p><p>41:03<br>Revisiting the Topic of Placing Bets</p><p>41:46<br>Balancing Between Strategy and Action</p><p>42:44<br>The Value of Delegation and Empowerment</p><p>43:54<br>Transitioning from an IC Role to an Executive Leadership Role</p><p>46:24<br>The Importance of Systems and Processes</p><p>47:49<br>Using Deliverables as Data Points</p><p>48:56<br>Assembly.Marketing: A Tool for Content Distribution</p><p>52:56<br>The Power of Measurement and Constraints</p><p>Follow Rabah on <a href="https://twitter.com/rabahrahil">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rabahrahil/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Aaron on <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronOrendorff">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronorendorff/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Chase on <a href="https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasemohseni/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Growth Vault on <a href="https://twitter.com/thegrowthvault">X</a><br></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This week on Growth Vault the conversation begins with a discussion about a weight loss drug called Ozympec and its potential impact on the market. The hosts explore the power of instant results and the need for structure in weekly planning. They emphasize the importance of deadlines, deliverables, and prioritization to move forward effectively. </p><p>The conversation also highlights the significance of intimacy with data and dashboards, as well as the use of systems and tools to streamline processes. The hosts conclude by discussing the importance of scheduling blocks of time for thinking and reflection. In this conversation, Rabah and Chase discuss the importance of bridging the gap between strategy and execution, focusing on systemic success rather than being right or wrong, and building an investment portfolio of content. </p><p>They also explore the balance between being a strategist and an action-taker, the value of delegation and empowerment, and the challenges of transitioning from an individual contributor role to an executive leadership role. Additionally, they emphasize the importance of systems and processes, using deliverables as data points, and introduce Assembly. Marketing as a tool for content distribution. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the power of measurement and constraints in driving creativity and success.</p><p>00:00<br>Introduction and Excitement</p><p>01:19<br>Discussion on the Weight Loss Drug Ozympec</p><p>03:09<br>Potential Impact on Marketing Budgets</p><p>04:56<br>Never Bet Against Vice</p><p>06:08<br>The Power of Instant Results</p><p>07:09<br>The Importance of Time to Value</p><p>10:30<br>Concerns about Laziness and Quick Fixes</p><p>12:40<br>The Need for Structure in Weekly Planning</p><p>16:46<br>Ideal Week Structure</p><p>19:54<br>Realistic Week Structure</p><p>23:44<br>Importance of Deadlines and Deliverables</p><p>25:14<br>Intimacy with Data and Dashboards</p><p>30:30<br>Grounding in Deliverables and Prioritization</p><p>34:47<br>Importance of Systems and Tools</p><p>37:17<br>Etiquette and Onboarding for Systems</p><p>38:01<br>Scheduling Blocks for Thinking Time</p><p>38:30<br>Bridging the Gap between Strategy and Execution</p><p>39:26<br>Focusing on Systemic Success</p><p>40:24<br>Building an Investment Portfolio of Content</p><p>41:03<br>Revisiting the Topic of Placing Bets</p><p>41:46<br>Balancing Between Strategy and Action</p><p>42:44<br>The Value of Delegation and Empowerment</p><p>43:54<br>Transitioning from an IC Role to an Executive Leadership Role</p><p>46:24<br>The Importance of Systems and Processes</p><p>47:49<br>Using Deliverables as Data Points</p><p>48:56<br>Assembly.Marketing: A Tool for Content Distribution</p><p>52:56<br>The Power of Measurement and Constraints</p><p>Follow Rabah on <a href="https://twitter.com/rabahrahil">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rabahrahil/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Aaron on <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronOrendorff">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronorendorff/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Chase on <a href="https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasemohseni/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Growth Vault on <a href="https://twitter.com/thegrowthvault">X</a><br></p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Dec 2023 08:51:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Growth Vault Collective</author>
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      <itunes:duration>3281</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>This week on Growth Vault the conversation begins with a discussion about a weight loss drug called Ozympec and its potential impact on the market. The hosts explore the power of instant results and the need for structure in weekly planning. They emphasize the importance of deadlines, deliverables, and prioritization to move forward effectively. </p><p>The conversation also highlights the significance of intimacy with data and dashboards, as well as the use of systems and tools to streamline processes. The hosts conclude by discussing the importance of scheduling blocks of time for thinking and reflection. In this conversation, Rabah and Chase discuss the importance of bridging the gap between strategy and execution, focusing on systemic success rather than being right or wrong, and building an investment portfolio of content. </p><p>They also explore the balance between being a strategist and an action-taker, the value of delegation and empowerment, and the challenges of transitioning from an individual contributor role to an executive leadership role. Additionally, they emphasize the importance of systems and processes, using deliverables as data points, and introduce Assembly. Marketing as a tool for content distribution. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the power of measurement and constraints in driving creativity and success.</p><p>00:00<br>Introduction and Excitement</p><p>01:19<br>Discussion on the Weight Loss Drug Ozympec</p><p>03:09<br>Potential Impact on Marketing Budgets</p><p>04:56<br>Never Bet Against Vice</p><p>06:08<br>The Power of Instant Results</p><p>07:09<br>The Importance of Time to Value</p><p>10:30<br>Concerns about Laziness and Quick Fixes</p><p>12:40<br>The Need for Structure in Weekly Planning</p><p>16:46<br>Ideal Week Structure</p><p>19:54<br>Realistic Week Structure</p><p>23:44<br>Importance of Deadlines and Deliverables</p><p>25:14<br>Intimacy with Data and Dashboards</p><p>30:30<br>Grounding in Deliverables and Prioritization</p><p>34:47<br>Importance of Systems and Tools</p><p>37:17<br>Etiquette and Onboarding for Systems</p><p>38:01<br>Scheduling Blocks for Thinking Time</p><p>38:30<br>Bridging the Gap between Strategy and Execution</p><p>39:26<br>Focusing on Systemic Success</p><p>40:24<br>Building an Investment Portfolio of Content</p><p>41:03<br>Revisiting the Topic of Placing Bets</p><p>41:46<br>Balancing Between Strategy and Action</p><p>42:44<br>The Value of Delegation and Empowerment</p><p>43:54<br>Transitioning from an IC Role to an Executive Leadership Role</p><p>46:24<br>The Importance of Systems and Processes</p><p>47:49<br>Using Deliverables as Data Points</p><p>48:56<br>Assembly.Marketing: A Tool for Content Distribution</p><p>52:56<br>The Power of Measurement and Constraints</p><p>Follow Rabah on <a href="https://twitter.com/rabahrahil">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rabahrahil/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Aaron on <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronOrendorff">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronorendorff/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Chase on <a href="https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasemohseni/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Growth Vault on <a href="https://twitter.com/thegrowthvault">X</a><br></p>]]>
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      <itunes:keywords>Technology, SaaS, Brand, Marketing, Growth, E-commerce</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>S2 E2: Optimize Closest To The Money</title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>2</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>S2 E2: Optimize Closest To The Money</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In Season 2, Episode 2 of Growth Vault join Aaron, Rabah, and Chase as they discuss what to do when nothing is working in marketing. They emphasize the importance of optimizing closest to the money, focusing on the steps in the funnel that have the biggest impact on revenue. They also discuss the distinction between seasonal and structural challenges and the need to reevaluate and recalibrate marketing strategies when faced with structural issues. Additionally, they highlight the value of synthesizing quantitative and qualitative data and the importance of talking to customers to understand their needs and preferences. The conversation covers various topics related to marketing and product, optimizing closest to the money, and building relationships.</p><p><br>00:00<br>Introduction and Setting the Stage</p><p>02:21<br>Optimizing Closest to the Money</p><p>08:07<br>Structural vs. Seasonal Challenges</p><p>17:21<br>What to Do When Nothing Is Working</p><p>33:40<br>Synthesizing Quantitative and Qualitative Data</p><p>37:48<br>Marketing and Product</p><p>39:13<br>Optimizing Closeness to the Money</p><p>40:03<br>Building Relationships and Meeting in Person</p><p>41:14<br>Tool of the Week: Jamelius</p><p>43:21<br>Growth Nugget: It's Okay to Say I Don't Know</p><p>52:40<br>Updates and Announcements</p><p>Follow Rabah on <a href="https://twitter.com/rabahrahil">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rabahrahil/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Aaron on <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronOrendorff">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronorendorff/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Chase on <a href="https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasemohseni/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Growth Vault on <a href="https://twitter.com/thegrowthvault">X</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In Season 2, Episode 2 of Growth Vault join Aaron, Rabah, and Chase as they discuss what to do when nothing is working in marketing. They emphasize the importance of optimizing closest to the money, focusing on the steps in the funnel that have the biggest impact on revenue. They also discuss the distinction between seasonal and structural challenges and the need to reevaluate and recalibrate marketing strategies when faced with structural issues. Additionally, they highlight the value of synthesizing quantitative and qualitative data and the importance of talking to customers to understand their needs and preferences. The conversation covers various topics related to marketing and product, optimizing closest to the money, and building relationships.</p><p><br>00:00<br>Introduction and Setting the Stage</p><p>02:21<br>Optimizing Closest to the Money</p><p>08:07<br>Structural vs. Seasonal Challenges</p><p>17:21<br>What to Do When Nothing Is Working</p><p>33:40<br>Synthesizing Quantitative and Qualitative Data</p><p>37:48<br>Marketing and Product</p><p>39:13<br>Optimizing Closeness to the Money</p><p>40:03<br>Building Relationships and Meeting in Person</p><p>41:14<br>Tool of the Week: Jamelius</p><p>43:21<br>Growth Nugget: It's Okay to Say I Don't Know</p><p>52:40<br>Updates and Announcements</p><p>Follow Rabah on <a href="https://twitter.com/rabahrahil">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rabahrahil/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Aaron on <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronOrendorff">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronorendorff/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Chase on <a href="https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasemohseni/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Growth Vault on <a href="https://twitter.com/thegrowthvault">X</a></p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2023 08:47:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Growth Vault Collective</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In Season 2, Episode 2 of Growth Vault join Aaron, Rabah, and Chase as they discuss what to do when nothing is working in marketing. They emphasize the importance of optimizing closest to the money, focusing on the steps in the funnel that have the biggest impact on revenue. They also discuss the distinction between seasonal and structural challenges and the need to reevaluate and recalibrate marketing strategies when faced with structural issues. Additionally, they highlight the value of synthesizing quantitative and qualitative data and the importance of talking to customers to understand their needs and preferences. The conversation covers various topics related to marketing and product, optimizing closest to the money, and building relationships.</p><p><br>00:00<br>Introduction and Setting the Stage</p><p>02:21<br>Optimizing Closest to the Money</p><p>08:07<br>Structural vs. Seasonal Challenges</p><p>17:21<br>What to Do When Nothing Is Working</p><p>33:40<br>Synthesizing Quantitative and Qualitative Data</p><p>37:48<br>Marketing and Product</p><p>39:13<br>Optimizing Closeness to the Money</p><p>40:03<br>Building Relationships and Meeting in Person</p><p>41:14<br>Tool of the Week: Jamelius</p><p>43:21<br>Growth Nugget: It's Okay to Say I Don't Know</p><p>52:40<br>Updates and Announcements</p><p>Follow Rabah on <a href="https://twitter.com/rabahrahil">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rabahrahil/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Aaron on <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronOrendorff">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronorendorff/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Chase on <a href="https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasemohseni/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Growth Vault on <a href="https://twitter.com/thegrowthvault">X</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:keywords>Technology, SaaS, Brand, Marketing, Growth, E-commerce</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>S2 E1: Setting Goals: you need to be really really CLEAR</title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In Season 2, Episode 1 of the GV podcast, join hosts Rabah Rahil, Chase Mohseni, and Aaron Orendorff for a deep dive into the nuanced world of leadership and goal-setting. This thought-provoking episode unpacks the art of setting clear, measurable goals, and the common traps leaders fall into with vague targets. The hosts debate the role of finance and legal in strategic planning, where Rabah suggests a more distant approach while Chase underscores the importance of cooperation for informed decisions. </p><p>Through personal anecdotes, product highlights like Arc NAV and Shopify's 3D rendering, and candid discussions on company growth strategies, the hosts explore the intricacies of building and optimizing businesses for long-term success. The episode also features insights on industry giants like Amazon and Shopify and ponders the impact of new entrants like Klavio on the e-commerce landscape. </p><p>Whether it's discussing 'builders' vs. 'optimizers', the efficacy of OKRs, or navigating talent management, this episode offers listeners a comprehensive understanding of business strategies intertwined with philosophical insights on leadership. </p><p>With varied perspectives and a commitment to personal and professional growth, the episode concludes with the hosts' experiences and advice on pursuing meaningful action over perfection. Tune in for an episode that promises not just to inform but to inspire action and reflection.</p><p>00:00 Klaviyo's IPO</p><p>06:09 Rumors about Amazon's potential e-commerce avenues.</p><p>09:17 Positive signs in stock market; cautious about Amazon.</p><p>11:05 E-commerce opportunity outweighs challenges, crumbs are insignificant.</p><p>15:23 Need for singular goal to drive progress.</p><p>17:10 Measurements guide but not always dictate decisions.</p><p>21:01 Summary: Focus on revenue growth and profitability constraints.</p><p>25:24 Finance is essential but should not lead.</p><p>27:34 Focus on generating value, not just metrics.</p><p>31:39 Setting goals may not help align daily actions.</p><p>33:38 Discussing OKRs and the importance of focus.</p><p>35:53 Measurement matters, but focus and clarity essential.</p><p>41:01 Balancing pushing and giving people freedom.</p><p>42:27 Bad work experience feels ten times worse.</p><p>48:29 Teaching team to build systems for success.</p><p>51:31 In-person connections are important for success.</p><p>53:24 Develop thick skin, accept criticism, spread love.</p><p>57:23 Appreciation for listeners, seeking input, value for all.</p><p>Follow Rabah on <a href="https://twitter.com/rabahrahil">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rabahrahil/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Aaron on <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronOrendorff">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronorendorff/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Chase on <a href="https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasemohseni/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Growth Vault on <a href="https://twitter.com/thegrowthvault">X</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In Season 2, Episode 1 of the GV podcast, join hosts Rabah Rahil, Chase Mohseni, and Aaron Orendorff for a deep dive into the nuanced world of leadership and goal-setting. This thought-provoking episode unpacks the art of setting clear, measurable goals, and the common traps leaders fall into with vague targets. The hosts debate the role of finance and legal in strategic planning, where Rabah suggests a more distant approach while Chase underscores the importance of cooperation for informed decisions. </p><p>Through personal anecdotes, product highlights like Arc NAV and Shopify's 3D rendering, and candid discussions on company growth strategies, the hosts explore the intricacies of building and optimizing businesses for long-term success. The episode also features insights on industry giants like Amazon and Shopify and ponders the impact of new entrants like Klavio on the e-commerce landscape. </p><p>Whether it's discussing 'builders' vs. 'optimizers', the efficacy of OKRs, or navigating talent management, this episode offers listeners a comprehensive understanding of business strategies intertwined with philosophical insights on leadership. </p><p>With varied perspectives and a commitment to personal and professional growth, the episode concludes with the hosts' experiences and advice on pursuing meaningful action over perfection. Tune in for an episode that promises not just to inform but to inspire action and reflection.</p><p>00:00 Klaviyo's IPO</p><p>06:09 Rumors about Amazon's potential e-commerce avenues.</p><p>09:17 Positive signs in stock market; cautious about Amazon.</p><p>11:05 E-commerce opportunity outweighs challenges, crumbs are insignificant.</p><p>15:23 Need for singular goal to drive progress.</p><p>17:10 Measurements guide but not always dictate decisions.</p><p>21:01 Summary: Focus on revenue growth and profitability constraints.</p><p>25:24 Finance is essential but should not lead.</p><p>27:34 Focus on generating value, not just metrics.</p><p>31:39 Setting goals may not help align daily actions.</p><p>33:38 Discussing OKRs and the importance of focus.</p><p>35:53 Measurement matters, but focus and clarity essential.</p><p>41:01 Balancing pushing and giving people freedom.</p><p>42:27 Bad work experience feels ten times worse.</p><p>48:29 Teaching team to build systems for success.</p><p>51:31 In-person connections are important for success.</p><p>53:24 Develop thick skin, accept criticism, spread love.</p><p>57:23 Appreciation for listeners, seeking input, value for all.</p><p>Follow Rabah on <a href="https://twitter.com/rabahrahil">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rabahrahil/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Aaron on <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronOrendorff">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronorendorff/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Chase on <a href="https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasemohseni/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Growth Vault on <a href="https://twitter.com/thegrowthvault">X</a></p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2023 08:15:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Growth Vault</author>
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      <itunes:duration>3493</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In Season 2, Episode 1 of the GV podcast, join hosts Rabah Rahil, Chase Mohseni, and Aaron Orendorff for a deep dive into the nuanced world of leadership and goal-setting. This thought-provoking episode unpacks the art of setting clear, measurable goals, and the common traps leaders fall into with vague targets. The hosts debate the role of finance and legal in strategic planning, where Rabah suggests a more distant approach while Chase underscores the importance of cooperation for informed decisions. </p><p>Through personal anecdotes, product highlights like Arc NAV and Shopify's 3D rendering, and candid discussions on company growth strategies, the hosts explore the intricacies of building and optimizing businesses for long-term success. The episode also features insights on industry giants like Amazon and Shopify and ponders the impact of new entrants like Klavio on the e-commerce landscape. </p><p>Whether it's discussing 'builders' vs. 'optimizers', the efficacy of OKRs, or navigating talent management, this episode offers listeners a comprehensive understanding of business strategies intertwined with philosophical insights on leadership. </p><p>With varied perspectives and a commitment to personal and professional growth, the episode concludes with the hosts' experiences and advice on pursuing meaningful action over perfection. Tune in for an episode that promises not just to inform but to inspire action and reflection.</p><p>00:00 Klaviyo's IPO</p><p>06:09 Rumors about Amazon's potential e-commerce avenues.</p><p>09:17 Positive signs in stock market; cautious about Amazon.</p><p>11:05 E-commerce opportunity outweighs challenges, crumbs are insignificant.</p><p>15:23 Need for singular goal to drive progress.</p><p>17:10 Measurements guide but not always dictate decisions.</p><p>21:01 Summary: Focus on revenue growth and profitability constraints.</p><p>25:24 Finance is essential but should not lead.</p><p>27:34 Focus on generating value, not just metrics.</p><p>31:39 Setting goals may not help align daily actions.</p><p>33:38 Discussing OKRs and the importance of focus.</p><p>35:53 Measurement matters, but focus and clarity essential.</p><p>41:01 Balancing pushing and giving people freedom.</p><p>42:27 Bad work experience feels ten times worse.</p><p>48:29 Teaching team to build systems for success.</p><p>51:31 In-person connections are important for success.</p><p>53:24 Develop thick skin, accept criticism, spread love.</p><p>57:23 Appreciation for listeners, seeking input, value for all.</p><p>Follow Rabah on <a href="https://twitter.com/rabahrahil">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rabahrahil/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Aaron on <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronOrendorff">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronorendorff/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Chase on <a href="https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni">X</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasemohseni/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Growth Vault on <a href="https://twitter.com/thegrowthvault">X</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:keywords>Technology, SaaS, Brand, Marketing, Growth, E-commerce</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>S1E14 - Brand Matters: Here is Why</title>
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      <itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>14</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to another episode of the Growth Vault, an inside look at building wonderful marketing that moves the needle for early-stage startups coming with a focus on B2B SaaS.</p><p>Hosted by Rabah Rabah (Marketing Advisor) &amp; Chase Mohseni (CMO @ Heatmap.com) - you'll get an inside look at how they believe marketing teams can genuinely move the needle and stand out from the crowd.</p><p>What started out as a conversation over lunch where they mused, "We should have recorded this." Has now been brought to you as a free-flowing conversation about the frameworks and heuristics they've used to build special businesses.</p><p><strong>In Episode 14,  friend of the show, Aaron Orendorff (Head of Marketing @ Recart) </strong></p><ul><li>What makes brand work</li><li>Why you need to invest in brand</li><li>What will differentiate your brand</li></ul><p><br>And more!</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/rabahrahil">Rabah</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni">Chase</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronOrendorff">Aaron</a> </p><p>Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/thegrowthvault">Growth Vault</a></p><p><br></p><p><br>Share the episode with your friends and let us know what you think! </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to another episode of the Growth Vault, an inside look at building wonderful marketing that moves the needle for early-stage startups coming with a focus on B2B SaaS.</p><p>Hosted by Rabah Rabah (Marketing Advisor) &amp; Chase Mohseni (CMO @ Heatmap.com) - you'll get an inside look at how they believe marketing teams can genuinely move the needle and stand out from the crowd.</p><p>What started out as a conversation over lunch where they mused, "We should have recorded this." Has now been brought to you as a free-flowing conversation about the frameworks and heuristics they've used to build special businesses.</p><p><strong>In Episode 14,  friend of the show, Aaron Orendorff (Head of Marketing @ Recart) </strong></p><ul><li>What makes brand work</li><li>Why you need to invest in brand</li><li>What will differentiate your brand</li></ul><p><br>And more!</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/rabahrahil">Rabah</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni">Chase</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronOrendorff">Aaron</a> </p><p>Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/thegrowthvault">Growth Vault</a></p><p><br></p><p><br>Share the episode with your friends and let us know what you think! </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Sep 2023 09:19:14 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Growth Vault Collective</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to another episode of the Growth Vault, an inside look at building wonderful marketing that moves the needle for early-stage startups coming with a focus on B2B SaaS.</p><p>Hosted by Rabah Rabah (Marketing Advisor) &amp; Chase Mohseni (CMO @ Heatmap.com) - you'll get an inside look at how they believe marketing teams can genuinely move the needle and stand out from the crowd.</p><p>What started out as a conversation over lunch where they mused, "We should have recorded this." Has now been brought to you as a free-flowing conversation about the frameworks and heuristics they've used to build special businesses.</p><p><strong>In Episode 14,  friend of the show, Aaron Orendorff (Head of Marketing @ Recart) </strong></p><ul><li>What makes brand work</li><li>Why you need to invest in brand</li><li>What will differentiate your brand</li></ul><p><br>And more!</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/rabahrahil">Rabah</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni">Chase</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronOrendorff">Aaron</a> </p><p>Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/thegrowthvault">Growth Vault</a></p><p><br></p><p><br>Share the episode with your friends and let us know what you think! </p>]]>
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      <itunes:keywords>Technology, SaaS, Brand, Marketing, Growth, E-commerce</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>S1E13 - Be different or die</title>
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      <itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>13</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to another episode of the Growth Vault, an inside look at building wonderful marketing that moves the needle for early-stage startups coming with a focus on B2B SaaS.</p><p>Hosted by Rabah Rabah (Chief Evangelist @ Triple Whale) &amp; Chase Mohseni (CMO @ Heatmap.com) - you'll get an inside look at how they believe marketing teams can genuinely move the needle and stand out from the crowd.</p><p>What started out as a conversation over lunch where they mused, "We should have recorded this." Has now been brought to you as a free-flowing conversation about the frameworks and heuristics they've used to build special businesses.</p><p><strong>In Episode 13, Chase is joined by a Guest, Darwish Gani (Co-Founder @ Pangea &amp; Open Border) and they dive into:</strong></p><p>- Why Brand Hold Co's are hard to scale.<br>- Why focusing on 1 brand can bring you more value than you think.<br>- How international DTC sales is an unlock most brands don't consider.<br>- What the transition from brand to SaaS has been like.</p><p>And more!</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Follow Rabah 👉 https://twitter.com/rabahrahil</p><p>Follow Chase 👉 https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni</p><p>Follow Darwish 👉 https://twitter.com/dargandhi123</p><p>Share the episode with your friends and let us know what you think! </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to another episode of the Growth Vault, an inside look at building wonderful marketing that moves the needle for early-stage startups coming with a focus on B2B SaaS.</p><p>Hosted by Rabah Rabah (Chief Evangelist @ Triple Whale) &amp; Chase Mohseni (CMO @ Heatmap.com) - you'll get an inside look at how they believe marketing teams can genuinely move the needle and stand out from the crowd.</p><p>What started out as a conversation over lunch where they mused, "We should have recorded this." Has now been brought to you as a free-flowing conversation about the frameworks and heuristics they've used to build special businesses.</p><p><strong>In Episode 13, Chase is joined by a Guest, Darwish Gani (Co-Founder @ Pangea &amp; Open Border) and they dive into:</strong></p><p>- Why Brand Hold Co's are hard to scale.<br>- Why focusing on 1 brand can bring you more value than you think.<br>- How international DTC sales is an unlock most brands don't consider.<br>- What the transition from brand to SaaS has been like.</p><p>And more!</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Follow Rabah 👉 https://twitter.com/rabahrahil</p><p>Follow Chase 👉 https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni</p><p>Follow Darwish 👉 https://twitter.com/dargandhi123</p><p>Share the episode with your friends and let us know what you think! </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2023 08:27:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Growth Vault Collective</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to another episode of the Growth Vault, an inside look at building wonderful marketing that moves the needle for early-stage startups coming with a focus on B2B SaaS.</p><p>Hosted by Rabah Rabah (Chief Evangelist @ Triple Whale) &amp; Chase Mohseni (CMO @ Heatmap.com) - you'll get an inside look at how they believe marketing teams can genuinely move the needle and stand out from the crowd.</p><p>What started out as a conversation over lunch where they mused, "We should have recorded this." Has now been brought to you as a free-flowing conversation about the frameworks and heuristics they've used to build special businesses.</p><p><strong>In Episode 13, Chase is joined by a Guest, Darwish Gani (Co-Founder @ Pangea &amp; Open Border) and they dive into:</strong></p><p>- Why Brand Hold Co's are hard to scale.<br>- Why focusing on 1 brand can bring you more value than you think.<br>- How international DTC sales is an unlock most brands don't consider.<br>- What the transition from brand to SaaS has been like.</p><p>And more!</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Follow Rabah 👉 https://twitter.com/rabahrahil</p><p>Follow Chase 👉 https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni</p><p>Follow Darwish 👉 https://twitter.com/dargandhi123</p><p>Share the episode with your friends and let us know what you think! </p>]]>
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      <itunes:keywords>Technology, SaaS, Brand, Marketing, Growth, E-commerce</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>S1E12 - Hiring and Culture oh my! </title>
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      <itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to another episode of the Growth Vault, an inside look at building wonderful marketing that moves the needle for early-stage startups coming with a focus on B2B SaaS.</p><p>Hosted by Rabah Rabah (Chief Evangelist @ Triple Whale) &amp; Chase Mohseni (CMO @ Heatmap.com) - you'll get an inside look at how they believe marketing teams can genuinely move the needle and stand out from the crowd.</p><p>What started out as a conversation over lunch where they mused, "We should have recorded this." Has now been brought to you as a free-flowing conversation about the frameworks and heuristics they've used to build special businesses.</p><p><strong>In Episode 12,  they dive into:</strong></p><ul><li>How to hire</li><li>What we look for when we hire</li><li>If you're a job seeker how reverse engineer the job search</li><li>How to build a culture of excellence that is easy to understand</li><li>Why shielding your team from outside influences is incredibly important</li></ul><p><br>And more!</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Follow Rabah 👉 https://twitter.com/rabahrahil</p><p>Follow Chase 👉 https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni</p><p>Follow Growth Vault 👉 https://twitter.com/thegrowthvault</p><p><br></p><p><br>Share the episode with your friends and let us know what you think! </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to another episode of the Growth Vault, an inside look at building wonderful marketing that moves the needle for early-stage startups coming with a focus on B2B SaaS.</p><p>Hosted by Rabah Rabah (Chief Evangelist @ Triple Whale) &amp; Chase Mohseni (CMO @ Heatmap.com) - you'll get an inside look at how they believe marketing teams can genuinely move the needle and stand out from the crowd.</p><p>What started out as a conversation over lunch where they mused, "We should have recorded this." Has now been brought to you as a free-flowing conversation about the frameworks and heuristics they've used to build special businesses.</p><p><strong>In Episode 12,  they dive into:</strong></p><ul><li>How to hire</li><li>What we look for when we hire</li><li>If you're a job seeker how reverse engineer the job search</li><li>How to build a culture of excellence that is easy to understand</li><li>Why shielding your team from outside influences is incredibly important</li></ul><p><br>And more!</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Follow Rabah 👉 https://twitter.com/rabahrahil</p><p>Follow Chase 👉 https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni</p><p>Follow Growth Vault 👉 https://twitter.com/thegrowthvault</p><p><br></p><p><br>Share the episode with your friends and let us know what you think! </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 31 Aug 2023 09:34:11 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Growth Vault Collective</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to another episode of the Growth Vault, an inside look at building wonderful marketing that moves the needle for early-stage startups coming with a focus on B2B SaaS.</p><p>Hosted by Rabah Rabah (Chief Evangelist @ Triple Whale) &amp; Chase Mohseni (CMO @ Heatmap.com) - you'll get an inside look at how they believe marketing teams can genuinely move the needle and stand out from the crowd.</p><p>What started out as a conversation over lunch where they mused, "We should have recorded this." Has now been brought to you as a free-flowing conversation about the frameworks and heuristics they've used to build special businesses.</p><p><strong>In Episode 12,  they dive into:</strong></p><ul><li>How to hire</li><li>What we look for when we hire</li><li>If you're a job seeker how reverse engineer the job search</li><li>How to build a culture of excellence that is easy to understand</li><li>Why shielding your team from outside influences is incredibly important</li></ul><p><br>And more!</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Follow Rabah 👉 https://twitter.com/rabahrahil</p><p>Follow Chase 👉 https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni</p><p>Follow Growth Vault 👉 https://twitter.com/thegrowthvault</p><p><br></p><p><br>Share the episode with your friends and let us know what you think! </p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>Technology, SaaS, Brand, Marketing, Growth, E-commerce</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to another episode of the Growth Vault, an inside look at building wonderful marketing that moves the needle for early-stage startups coming with a focus on B2B SaaS.</p><p>Hosted by Rabah Rabah (Chief Evangelist @ Triple Whale) &amp; Chase Mohseni (CMO @ Heatmap.com) - you'll get an inside look at how they believe marketing teams can genuinely move the needle and stand out from the crowd.</p><p>What started out as a conversation over lunch where they mused, "We should have recorded this." Has now been brought to you as a free-flowing conversation about the frameworks and heuristics they've used to build special businesses.</p><p><strong>In Episode 11,  they dive into:</strong></p><ul><li>What it takes to build a luxury experience</li><li>How SaaS teams can leverage luxury experiences to create meaningful customer relationships</li><li>How not every brand is meant to be a luxury product</li></ul><p><br>And more!</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Follow Rabah 👉 https://twitter.com/rabahrahil</p><p>Follow Chase 👉 https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni</p><p>Follow Growth Vault 👉 https://twitter.com/thegrowthvault</p><p><br></p><p><br>Share the episode with your friends and let us know what you think! </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to another episode of the Growth Vault, an inside look at building wonderful marketing that moves the needle for early-stage startups coming with a focus on B2B SaaS.</p><p>Hosted by Rabah Rabah (Chief Evangelist @ Triple Whale) &amp; Chase Mohseni (CMO @ Heatmap.com) - you'll get an inside look at how they believe marketing teams can genuinely move the needle and stand out from the crowd.</p><p>What started out as a conversation over lunch where they mused, "We should have recorded this." Has now been brought to you as a free-flowing conversation about the frameworks and heuristics they've used to build special businesses.</p><p><strong>In Episode 11,  they dive into:</strong></p><ul><li>What it takes to build a luxury experience</li><li>How SaaS teams can leverage luxury experiences to create meaningful customer relationships</li><li>How not every brand is meant to be a luxury product</li></ul><p><br>And more!</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Follow Rabah 👉 https://twitter.com/rabahrahil</p><p>Follow Chase 👉 https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni</p><p>Follow Growth Vault 👉 https://twitter.com/thegrowthvault</p><p><br></p><p><br>Share the episode with your friends and let us know what you think! </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Aug 2023 12:48:12 -0700</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to another episode of the Growth Vault, an inside look at building wonderful marketing that moves the needle for early-stage startups coming with a focus on B2B SaaS.</p><p>Hosted by Rabah Rabah (Chief Evangelist @ Triple Whale) &amp; Chase Mohseni (CMO @ Heatmap.com) - you'll get an inside look at how they believe marketing teams can genuinely move the needle and stand out from the crowd.</p><p>What started out as a conversation over lunch where they mused, "We should have recorded this." Has now been brought to you as a free-flowing conversation about the frameworks and heuristics they've used to build special businesses.</p><p><strong>In Episode 11,  they dive into:</strong></p><ul><li>What it takes to build a luxury experience</li><li>How SaaS teams can leverage luxury experiences to create meaningful customer relationships</li><li>How not every brand is meant to be a luxury product</li></ul><p><br>And more!</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Follow Rabah 👉 https://twitter.com/rabahrahil</p><p>Follow Chase 👉 https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni</p><p>Follow Growth Vault 👉 https://twitter.com/thegrowthvault</p><p><br></p><p><br>Share the episode with your friends and let us know what you think! </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to another episode of the Growth Vault, an inside look at building wonderful marketing that moves the needle for early-stage startups coming with a focus on B2B SaaS.</p><p>Hosted by Rabah Rabah (Chief Evangelist @ Triple Whale) &amp; Chase Mohseni (Head of Marketing &amp; Growth @ Pencil) - you'll get an inside look at how they believe marketing teams can genuinely move the needle and stand out from the crowd.</p><p>What started out as a conversation over lunch where they mused, "We should have recorded this." Has now been brought to you as a free-flowing conversation about the frameworks and heuristics they've used to build special businesses.</p><p><strong>In Episode 10,  they dive into:</strong></p><ul><li>The cultural moment created by the Oppenheimer &amp; Barbie Global Opening</li><li>The 8 purchasing moments and how to use them</li><li>How seasonality plays into the purchasing moments</li></ul><p><br>And more!</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Follow Rabah 👉 https://twitter.com/rabahrahil</p><p>Follow Chase 👉 https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni</p><p>Follow Growth Vault 👉 https://twitter.com/thegrowthvault</p><p><br></p><p><br>Share the episode with your friends and let us know what you think! </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to another episode of the Growth Vault, an inside look at building wonderful marketing that moves the needle for early-stage startups coming with a focus on B2B SaaS.</p><p>Hosted by Rabah Rabah (Chief Evangelist @ Triple Whale) &amp; Chase Mohseni (Head of Marketing &amp; Growth @ Pencil) - you'll get an inside look at how they believe marketing teams can genuinely move the needle and stand out from the crowd.</p><p>What started out as a conversation over lunch where they mused, "We should have recorded this." Has now been brought to you as a free-flowing conversation about the frameworks and heuristics they've used to build special businesses.</p><p><strong>In Episode 10,  they dive into:</strong></p><ul><li>The cultural moment created by the Oppenheimer &amp; Barbie Global Opening</li><li>The 8 purchasing moments and how to use them</li><li>How seasonality plays into the purchasing moments</li></ul><p><br>And more!</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Follow Rabah 👉 https://twitter.com/rabahrahil</p><p>Follow Chase 👉 https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni</p><p>Follow Growth Vault 👉 https://twitter.com/thegrowthvault</p><p><br></p><p><br>Share the episode with your friends and let us know what you think! </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2023 09:34:41 -0700</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to another episode of the Growth Vault, an inside look at building wonderful marketing that moves the needle for early-stage startups coming with a focus on B2B SaaS.</p><p>Hosted by Rabah Rabah (Chief Evangelist @ Triple Whale) &amp; Chase Mohseni (Head of Marketing &amp; Growth @ Pencil) - you'll get an inside look at how they believe marketing teams can genuinely move the needle and stand out from the crowd.</p><p>What started out as a conversation over lunch where they mused, "We should have recorded this." Has now been brought to you as a free-flowing conversation about the frameworks and heuristics they've used to build special businesses.</p><p><strong>In Episode 10,  they dive into:</strong></p><ul><li>The cultural moment created by the Oppenheimer &amp; Barbie Global Opening</li><li>The 8 purchasing moments and how to use them</li><li>How seasonality plays into the purchasing moments</li></ul><p><br>And more!</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Follow Rabah 👉 https://twitter.com/rabahrahil</p><p>Follow Chase 👉 https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni</p><p>Follow Growth Vault 👉 https://twitter.com/thegrowthvault</p><p><br></p><p><br>Share the episode with your friends and let us know what you think! </p>]]>
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      <title>S1E9: Missionaries &gt; Mercenaries - What's the difference?</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to another episode of the Growth Vault, an inside look at building wonderful marketing that moves the needle for early-stage startups coming with a focus on B2B SaaS.</p><p>Hosted by Rabah Rabah (Chief Evangelist @ Triple Whale) &amp; Chase Mohseni (Head of Marketing &amp; Growth @ Pencil) - you'll get an inside look at how they believe marketing teams can genuinely move the needle and stand out from the crowd.</p><p>What started out as a conversation over lunch where they mused, "We should have recorded this." Has now been brought to you as a free-flowing conversation about the frameworks and heuristics they've used to build special businesses.</p><p><strong>In Episode 9, Rabah is back and they dive into:</strong></p><ul><li>The sadness of losing the original episode 9</li><li>The difference between having a product that creates missionaries vs mercenaries</li><li>Whether Elon Musk has created a monster/mercenary culture of his own making at Twitter</li></ul><p>How Mark Zuckerberg re-ignited the missionary vibe of Meta and what that means for the Threads vs. Twitter wars ahead!</p><p>And more!</p><p>00:00 - Exploring the Cultural Ties Between Tangier and Los Angeles<br>04:59 - Addressing the Challenges of Nonexistent Customer Service<br>08:19 - How Threads' New Positioning Leads to Instant Revenue<br>13:25 - The Strategic Move: Launching in Australia for Global Expansion<br>16:33 - The Impact of Facebook's Dominance and the Goldman Cartel<br>21:17 - The Evolution of Twitter: From a Missionary to a Mercenary Platform<br>24:39 - A Critical Look at Billionaire Spending Habits and Corporate Boards<br>31:23 - From Turnaround to Survival: The Reality of Investors Writing Off Half of Their Investment<br>37:22 - The Missionary Vibe of G1 Athletic Green and Fiori<br>40:23 - The Importance of Value Generation for Long-Term Success</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Follow Rabah 👉 https://twitter.com/rabahrahil</p><p>Follow Chase 👉 https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni</p><p>Follow Growth Vault 👉 https://twitter.com/thegrowthvault</p><p><br></p><p><br>Share the episode with your friends and let us know what you think! </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to another episode of the Growth Vault, an inside look at building wonderful marketing that moves the needle for early-stage startups coming with a focus on B2B SaaS.</p><p>Hosted by Rabah Rabah (Chief Evangelist @ Triple Whale) &amp; Chase Mohseni (Head of Marketing &amp; Growth @ Pencil) - you'll get an inside look at how they believe marketing teams can genuinely move the needle and stand out from the crowd.</p><p>What started out as a conversation over lunch where they mused, "We should have recorded this." Has now been brought to you as a free-flowing conversation about the frameworks and heuristics they've used to build special businesses.</p><p><strong>In Episode 9, Rabah is back and they dive into:</strong></p><ul><li>The sadness of losing the original episode 9</li><li>The difference between having a product that creates missionaries vs mercenaries</li><li>Whether Elon Musk has created a monster/mercenary culture of his own making at Twitter</li></ul><p>How Mark Zuckerberg re-ignited the missionary vibe of Meta and what that means for the Threads vs. Twitter wars ahead!</p><p>And more!</p><p>00:00 - Exploring the Cultural Ties Between Tangier and Los Angeles<br>04:59 - Addressing the Challenges of Nonexistent Customer Service<br>08:19 - How Threads' New Positioning Leads to Instant Revenue<br>13:25 - The Strategic Move: Launching in Australia for Global Expansion<br>16:33 - The Impact of Facebook's Dominance and the Goldman Cartel<br>21:17 - The Evolution of Twitter: From a Missionary to a Mercenary Platform<br>24:39 - A Critical Look at Billionaire Spending Habits and Corporate Boards<br>31:23 - From Turnaround to Survival: The Reality of Investors Writing Off Half of Their Investment<br>37:22 - The Missionary Vibe of G1 Athletic Green and Fiori<br>40:23 - The Importance of Value Generation for Long-Term Success</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Follow Rabah 👉 https://twitter.com/rabahrahil</p><p>Follow Chase 👉 https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni</p><p>Follow Growth Vault 👉 https://twitter.com/thegrowthvault</p><p><br></p><p><br>Share the episode with your friends and let us know what you think! </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 09:19:17 -0700</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to another episode of the Growth Vault, an inside look at building wonderful marketing that moves the needle for early-stage startups coming with a focus on B2B SaaS.</p><p>Hosted by Rabah Rabah (Chief Evangelist @ Triple Whale) &amp; Chase Mohseni (Head of Marketing &amp; Growth @ Pencil) - you'll get an inside look at how they believe marketing teams can genuinely move the needle and stand out from the crowd.</p><p>What started out as a conversation over lunch where they mused, "We should have recorded this." Has now been brought to you as a free-flowing conversation about the frameworks and heuristics they've used to build special businesses.</p><p><strong>In Episode 9, Rabah is back and they dive into:</strong></p><ul><li>The sadness of losing the original episode 9</li><li>The difference between having a product that creates missionaries vs mercenaries</li><li>Whether Elon Musk has created a monster/mercenary culture of his own making at Twitter</li></ul><p>How Mark Zuckerberg re-ignited the missionary vibe of Meta and what that means for the Threads vs. Twitter wars ahead!</p><p>And more!</p><p>00:00 - Exploring the Cultural Ties Between Tangier and Los Angeles<br>04:59 - Addressing the Challenges of Nonexistent Customer Service<br>08:19 - How Threads' New Positioning Leads to Instant Revenue<br>13:25 - The Strategic Move: Launching in Australia for Global Expansion<br>16:33 - The Impact of Facebook's Dominance and the Goldman Cartel<br>21:17 - The Evolution of Twitter: From a Missionary to a Mercenary Platform<br>24:39 - A Critical Look at Billionaire Spending Habits and Corporate Boards<br>31:23 - From Turnaround to Survival: The Reality of Investors Writing Off Half of Their Investment<br>37:22 - The Missionary Vibe of G1 Athletic Green and Fiori<br>40:23 - The Importance of Value Generation for Long-Term Success</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Follow Rabah 👉 https://twitter.com/rabahrahil</p><p>Follow Chase 👉 https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni</p><p>Follow Growth Vault 👉 https://twitter.com/thegrowthvault</p><p><br></p><p><br>Share the episode with your friends and let us know what you think! </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to another episode of the Growth Vault, an inside look at building wonderful marketing that moves the needle for early-stage startups coming with a focus on B2B SaaS.</p><p>Hosted by Rabah Rabah (Chief Evangelist @ Triple Whale) &amp; Chase Mohseni (Head of Marketing &amp; Growth @ Pencil) - you'll get an inside look at how they believe marketing teams can genuinely move the needle and stand out from the crowd.</p><p>What started out as a conversation over lunch where they mused, "We should have recorded this." Has now been brought to you as a free-flowing conversation about the frameworks and heuristics they've used to build special businesses.</p><p><strong>In Episode 8, Chase is joined by a Guest Host, Aaron Orendorff (Head of Marketing @ Recart) and they dive into:</strong></p><p>- What are the most boring channels to market on<br>- What great results can come out of boring channels<br>- Most interesting parts of starting in SaaS after being focused on consumer for a few years</p><p>And more!</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Follow Rabah 👉 https://twitter.com/rabahrahil</p><p>Follow Chase 👉 https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni</p><p>Follow Aaron 👉 https://twitter.com/AaronOrendorff</p><p>Share the episode with your friends and let us know what you think! </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to another episode of the Growth Vault, an inside look at building wonderful marketing that moves the needle for early-stage startups coming with a focus on B2B SaaS.</p><p>Hosted by Rabah Rabah (Chief Evangelist @ Triple Whale) &amp; Chase Mohseni (Head of Marketing &amp; Growth @ Pencil) - you'll get an inside look at how they believe marketing teams can genuinely move the needle and stand out from the crowd.</p><p>What started out as a conversation over lunch where they mused, "We should have recorded this." Has now been brought to you as a free-flowing conversation about the frameworks and heuristics they've used to build special businesses.</p><p><strong>In Episode 8, Chase is joined by a Guest Host, Aaron Orendorff (Head of Marketing @ Recart) and they dive into:</strong></p><p>- What are the most boring channels to market on<br>- What great results can come out of boring channels<br>- Most interesting parts of starting in SaaS after being focused on consumer for a few years</p><p>And more!</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Follow Rabah 👉 https://twitter.com/rabahrahil</p><p>Follow Chase 👉 https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni</p><p>Follow Aaron 👉 https://twitter.com/AaronOrendorff</p><p>Share the episode with your friends and let us know what you think! </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jun 2023 07:33:29 -0700</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to another episode of the Growth Vault, an inside look at building wonderful marketing that moves the needle for early-stage startups coming with a focus on B2B SaaS.</p><p>Hosted by Rabah Rabah (Chief Evangelist @ Triple Whale) &amp; Chase Mohseni (Head of Marketing &amp; Growth @ Pencil) - you'll get an inside look at how they believe marketing teams can genuinely move the needle and stand out from the crowd.</p><p>What started out as a conversation over lunch where they mused, "We should have recorded this." Has now been brought to you as a free-flowing conversation about the frameworks and heuristics they've used to build special businesses.</p><p><strong>In Episode 8, Chase is joined by a Guest Host, Aaron Orendorff (Head of Marketing @ Recart) and they dive into:</strong></p><p>- What are the most boring channels to market on<br>- What great results can come out of boring channels<br>- Most interesting parts of starting in SaaS after being focused on consumer for a few years</p><p>And more!</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Follow Rabah 👉 https://twitter.com/rabahrahil</p><p>Follow Chase 👉 https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni</p><p>Follow Aaron 👉 https://twitter.com/AaronOrendorff</p><p>Share the episode with your friends and let us know what you think! </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to another episode of the Growth Vault, an inside look at building wonderful marketing that moves the needle for early-stage startups coming with a focus on B2B SaaS.</p><p>Hosted by Rabah Rabah (Chief Evangelist @ Triple Whale) &amp; Chase Mohseni (Head of Marketing &amp; Growth @ Pencil) - you'll get an inside look at how they believe marketing teams can genuinely move the needle and stand out from the crowd.</p><p>What started out as a conversation over lunch where they mused, "We should have recorded this." Has now been brought to you as a free-flowing conversation about the frameworks and heuristics they've used to build special businesses.</p><p><strong>In Episode 7, Chase is joined by a Guest Host, Rikin Diwan (Chief Growth Officer at Soona Studios) and they dive into:</strong></p><p>- How to define experiments<br>- What the impact really can be<br>- How to sell-in experiments <br>- How OKR's aren't a great way to run your team/org and what to actually do. </p><p>Plus the new regular segments:</p><p>- Rabah's product of the week: beehiiv.com <br>- Chase's growth nugget: Team usage is the most important to optimize for when building PLG products - read <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/elenaverna_b2b-growth-plg-activity-7075472270055333888-6aYF/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_ios">Elena Verna's great post</a> on it. </p><p>And more! </p><p>Enjoy! </p><p>Follow Rabah 👉 https://twitter.com/rabahrahil</p><p>Follow Chase 👉 https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni</p><p>Follow Rikin 👉 https://twitter.com/rikin311 </p><p>Read <a href="https://rikin.beehiiv.com/">Marketing Clarity </a></p><p>Share the episode with your friends and let us know what you think! </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to another episode of the Growth Vault, an inside look at building wonderful marketing that moves the needle for early-stage startups coming with a focus on B2B SaaS.</p><p>Hosted by Rabah Rabah (Chief Evangelist @ Triple Whale) &amp; Chase Mohseni (Head of Marketing &amp; Growth @ Pencil) - you'll get an inside look at how they believe marketing teams can genuinely move the needle and stand out from the crowd.</p><p>What started out as a conversation over lunch where they mused, "We should have recorded this." Has now been brought to you as a free-flowing conversation about the frameworks and heuristics they've used to build special businesses.</p><p><strong>In Episode 7, Chase is joined by a Guest Host, Rikin Diwan (Chief Growth Officer at Soona Studios) and they dive into:</strong></p><p>- How to define experiments<br>- What the impact really can be<br>- How to sell-in experiments <br>- How OKR's aren't a great way to run your team/org and what to actually do. </p><p>Plus the new regular segments:</p><p>- Rabah's product of the week: beehiiv.com <br>- Chase's growth nugget: Team usage is the most important to optimize for when building PLG products - read <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/elenaverna_b2b-growth-plg-activity-7075472270055333888-6aYF/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_ios">Elena Verna's great post</a> on it. </p><p>And more! </p><p>Enjoy! </p><p>Follow Rabah 👉 https://twitter.com/rabahrahil</p><p>Follow Chase 👉 https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni</p><p>Follow Rikin 👉 https://twitter.com/rikin311 </p><p>Read <a href="https://rikin.beehiiv.com/">Marketing Clarity </a></p><p>Share the episode with your friends and let us know what you think! </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to another episode of the Growth Vault, an inside look at building wonderful marketing that moves the needle for early-stage startups coming with a focus on B2B SaaS.</p><p>Hosted by Rabah Rabah (Chief Evangelist @ Triple Whale) &amp; Chase Mohseni (Head of Marketing &amp; Growth @ Pencil) - you'll get an inside look at how they believe marketing teams can genuinely move the needle and stand out from the crowd.</p><p>What started out as a conversation over lunch where they mused, "We should have recorded this." Has now been brought to you as a free-flowing conversation about the frameworks and heuristics they've used to build special businesses.</p><p><strong>In Episode 7, Chase is joined by a Guest Host, Rikin Diwan (Chief Growth Officer at Soona Studios) and they dive into:</strong></p><p>- How to define experiments<br>- What the impact really can be<br>- How to sell-in experiments <br>- How OKR's aren't a great way to run your team/org and what to actually do. </p><p>Plus the new regular segments:</p><p>- Rabah's product of the week: beehiiv.com <br>- Chase's growth nugget: Team usage is the most important to optimize for when building PLG products - read <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/elenaverna_b2b-growth-plg-activity-7075472270055333888-6aYF/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_ios">Elena Verna's great post</a> on it. </p><p>And more! </p><p>Enjoy! </p><p>Follow Rabah 👉 https://twitter.com/rabahrahil</p><p>Follow Chase 👉 https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni</p><p>Follow Rikin 👉 https://twitter.com/rikin311 </p><p>Read <a href="https://rikin.beehiiv.com/">Marketing Clarity </a></p><p>Share the episode with your friends and let us know what you think! </p>]]>
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      <itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to another episode of the Growth Vault, an inside look at building wonderful marketing that moves the needle for early-stage startups coming with a focus on B2B SaaS.</p><p>Hosted by Rabah Rabah (Chief Evangelist @ Triple Whale) &amp; Chase Mohseni (Head of Marketing &amp; Growth @ Pencil) - you'll get an inside look at how they believe marketing teams can genuinely move the needle and stand out from the crowd.</p><p>What started out as a conversation over lunch where they mused, "We should have recorded this." Has now been brought to you as a free-flowing conversation about the frameworks and heuristics they've used to build special businesses.</p><p><strong>In Episode 6, Rabah &amp; Chase dive into:</strong></p><p>- How to place bets <br>- What bets to make<br>- How to sell them &amp; make sure you know how to cover the costs.</p><p>Plus the new regular segments:</p><p>- Rabah's product of the week: https://www.opus.pro/<br>- Chase's growth nugget: You need to pre-mortem your experiments </p><p>And more! </p><p>Enjoy! </p><p>Follow Rabah 👉 https://twitter.com/rabahrahil</p><p>Follow Chase 👉 https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni</p><p>Share the episode with your friends and let us know what you think! </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to another episode of the Growth Vault, an inside look at building wonderful marketing that moves the needle for early-stage startups coming with a focus on B2B SaaS.</p><p>Hosted by Rabah Rabah (Chief Evangelist @ Triple Whale) &amp; Chase Mohseni (Head of Marketing &amp; Growth @ Pencil) - you'll get an inside look at how they believe marketing teams can genuinely move the needle and stand out from the crowd.</p><p>What started out as a conversation over lunch where they mused, "We should have recorded this." Has now been brought to you as a free-flowing conversation about the frameworks and heuristics they've used to build special businesses.</p><p><strong>In Episode 6, Rabah &amp; Chase dive into:</strong></p><p>- How to place bets <br>- What bets to make<br>- How to sell them &amp; make sure you know how to cover the costs.</p><p>Plus the new regular segments:</p><p>- Rabah's product of the week: https://www.opus.pro/<br>- Chase's growth nugget: You need to pre-mortem your experiments </p><p>And more! </p><p>Enjoy! </p><p>Follow Rabah 👉 https://twitter.com/rabahrahil</p><p>Follow Chase 👉 https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni</p><p>Share the episode with your friends and let us know what you think! </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jun 2023 08:04:00 -0700</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to another episode of the Growth Vault, an inside look at building wonderful marketing that moves the needle for early-stage startups coming with a focus on B2B SaaS.</p><p>Hosted by Rabah Rabah (Chief Evangelist @ Triple Whale) &amp; Chase Mohseni (Head of Marketing &amp; Growth @ Pencil) - you'll get an inside look at how they believe marketing teams can genuinely move the needle and stand out from the crowd.</p><p>What started out as a conversation over lunch where they mused, "We should have recorded this." Has now been brought to you as a free-flowing conversation about the frameworks and heuristics they've used to build special businesses.</p><p><strong>In Episode 6, Rabah &amp; Chase dive into:</strong></p><p>- How to place bets <br>- What bets to make<br>- How to sell them &amp; make sure you know how to cover the costs.</p><p>Plus the new regular segments:</p><p>- Rabah's product of the week: https://www.opus.pro/<br>- Chase's growth nugget: You need to pre-mortem your experiments </p><p>And more! </p><p>Enjoy! </p><p>Follow Rabah 👉 https://twitter.com/rabahrahil</p><p>Follow Chase 👉 https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni</p><p>Share the episode with your friends and let us know what you think! </p>]]>
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      <title>S1E5 - Proximity to Profits = Cheat Code</title>
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      <itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to another episode of the Growth Vault, an inside look at building wonderful marketing that moves the needle for early-stage startups coming with a focus on B2B SaaS.</p><p>Hosted by Rabah Rabah (Chief Evangelist @ Triple Whale) &amp; Chase Mohseni (Head of Marketing &amp; Growth @ Pencil) - you'll get an inside look at how they believe marketing teams can genuinely move the needle and stand out from the crowd.</p><p>What started out as a conversation over lunch where they mused, "We should have recorded this." Has now been brought to you as a free-flowing conversation about the frameworks and heuristics they've used to build special businesses.</p><p><strong>In Episode 5, Rabah &amp; Chase dive into:</strong></p><p>- Why sitting close to revenue is the safest place to be, whether your are a person or a product. <br>- Why revenue-creating jobs are safe when things don't go a company's way<br>- Why your product should sit near your customer's revenue, upstream or downstream. </p><p>Plus the new regular segments:</p><p>- Rabah's product of the week<br>- Chase's growth nugget</p><p>And more! </p><p>Enjoy! </p><p>Follow Rabah 👉 https://twitter.com/rabahrahil</p><p>Follow Chase 👉 https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni</p><p>Share the episode with your friends and let us know what you think! </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to another episode of the Growth Vault, an inside look at building wonderful marketing that moves the needle for early-stage startups coming with a focus on B2B SaaS.</p><p>Hosted by Rabah Rabah (Chief Evangelist @ Triple Whale) &amp; Chase Mohseni (Head of Marketing &amp; Growth @ Pencil) - you'll get an inside look at how they believe marketing teams can genuinely move the needle and stand out from the crowd.</p><p>What started out as a conversation over lunch where they mused, "We should have recorded this." Has now been brought to you as a free-flowing conversation about the frameworks and heuristics they've used to build special businesses.</p><p><strong>In Episode 5, Rabah &amp; Chase dive into:</strong></p><p>- Why sitting close to revenue is the safest place to be, whether your are a person or a product. <br>- Why revenue-creating jobs are safe when things don't go a company's way<br>- Why your product should sit near your customer's revenue, upstream or downstream. </p><p>Plus the new regular segments:</p><p>- Rabah's product of the week<br>- Chase's growth nugget</p><p>And more! </p><p>Enjoy! </p><p>Follow Rabah 👉 https://twitter.com/rabahrahil</p><p>Follow Chase 👉 https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni</p><p>Share the episode with your friends and let us know what you think! </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Growth Vault Collective</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to another episode of the Growth Vault, an inside look at building wonderful marketing that moves the needle for early-stage startups coming with a focus on B2B SaaS.</p><p>Hosted by Rabah Rabah (Chief Evangelist @ Triple Whale) &amp; Chase Mohseni (Head of Marketing &amp; Growth @ Pencil) - you'll get an inside look at how they believe marketing teams can genuinely move the needle and stand out from the crowd.</p><p>What started out as a conversation over lunch where they mused, "We should have recorded this." Has now been brought to you as a free-flowing conversation about the frameworks and heuristics they've used to build special businesses.</p><p><strong>In Episode 5, Rabah &amp; Chase dive into:</strong></p><p>- Why sitting close to revenue is the safest place to be, whether your are a person or a product. <br>- Why revenue-creating jobs are safe when things don't go a company's way<br>- Why your product should sit near your customer's revenue, upstream or downstream. </p><p>Plus the new regular segments:</p><p>- Rabah's product of the week<br>- Chase's growth nugget</p><p>And more! </p><p>Enjoy! </p><p>Follow Rabah 👉 https://twitter.com/rabahrahil</p><p>Follow Chase 👉 https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni</p><p>Share the episode with your friends and let us know what you think! </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to another episode of the Growth Vault, an inside look at building wonderful marketing that moves the needle for early-stage startups coming with a focus on B2B SaaS.</p><p>Hosted by Rabah Rabah (Chief Evangelist @ Triple Whale) &amp; Chase Mohseni (Head of Marketing &amp; Growth @ Pencil) - you'll get an inside look at how they believe marketing teams can genuinely move the needle and stand out from the crowd.</p><p>What started out as a conversation over lunch where they mused, "We should have recorded this." Has now been brought to you as a free-flowing conversation about the frameworks and heuristics they've used to build special businesses.</p><p><strong>In Episode 4, Rabah &amp; Chase dive into:</strong></p><p>- How great products create their own TAM (Total Addressable Market) <br>- What different types of TAM there are<br>- How you can pour rocket fuel on your great product to make it ubiquitous</p><p>And more! </p><p>Enjoy! </p><p>Follow Rabah 👉 https://twitter.com/rabahrahil</p><p>Follow Chase 👉 https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni</p><p>Share the episode with your friends and let us know what you think! </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to another episode of the Growth Vault, an inside look at building wonderful marketing that moves the needle for early-stage startups coming with a focus on B2B SaaS.</p><p>Hosted by Rabah Rabah (Chief Evangelist @ Triple Whale) &amp; Chase Mohseni (Head of Marketing &amp; Growth @ Pencil) - you'll get an inside look at how they believe marketing teams can genuinely move the needle and stand out from the crowd.</p><p>What started out as a conversation over lunch where they mused, "We should have recorded this." Has now been brought to you as a free-flowing conversation about the frameworks and heuristics they've used to build special businesses.</p><p><strong>In Episode 4, Rabah &amp; Chase dive into:</strong></p><p>- How great products create their own TAM (Total Addressable Market) <br>- What different types of TAM there are<br>- How you can pour rocket fuel on your great product to make it ubiquitous</p><p>And more! </p><p>Enjoy! </p><p>Follow Rabah 👉 https://twitter.com/rabahrahil</p><p>Follow Chase 👉 https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni</p><p>Share the episode with your friends and let us know what you think! </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 08:03:03 -0700</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to another episode of the Growth Vault, an inside look at building wonderful marketing that moves the needle for early-stage startups coming with a focus on B2B SaaS.</p><p>Hosted by Rabah Rabah (Chief Evangelist @ Triple Whale) &amp; Chase Mohseni (Head of Marketing &amp; Growth @ Pencil) - you'll get an inside look at how they believe marketing teams can genuinely move the needle and stand out from the crowd.</p><p>What started out as a conversation over lunch where they mused, "We should have recorded this." Has now been brought to you as a free-flowing conversation about the frameworks and heuristics they've used to build special businesses.</p><p><strong>In Episode 4, Rabah &amp; Chase dive into:</strong></p><p>- How great products create their own TAM (Total Addressable Market) <br>- What different types of TAM there are<br>- How you can pour rocket fuel on your great product to make it ubiquitous</p><p>And more! </p><p>Enjoy! </p><p>Follow Rabah 👉 https://twitter.com/rabahrahil</p><p>Follow Chase 👉 https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni</p><p>Share the episode with your friends and let us know what you think! </p>]]>
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      <title>S1E3 - Magic Moments aren't Aha Moments</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to another episode of the Growth Vault, an inside look at building wonderful marketing that moves the needle for early-stage startups coming with a focus on B2B SaaS. </p><p>Hosted by Rabah Rabah (Chief Evangelist @ Triple Whale) &amp; Chase Mohseni (Head of Marketing &amp; Growth @ Pencil) - you'll get an inside look at how they believe marketing teams can genuinely move the needle and stand out from the crowd. </p><p>What started out as a conversation over lunch where they mused, "We should have recorded this." Has now been brought to you as a free-flowing conversation about the frameworks and heuristics they've used to build special businesses. </p><p><strong>In Episode 3, Rabah &amp; Chase dive into: </strong></p><p>- What a magic moment is and why it matters<br>- How companies miss where Magic Moments happen offline<br>- How an AHA moment can be confused with a magic moment<br>- What your data you should look like to prove a magic moment exists</p><p>And more! </p><p>Enjoy! </p><p>Follow Rabah 👉 https://twitter.com/rabahrahil</p><p>Follow Chase 👉 https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni</p><p>Share the episode with your friends and let us know what you think! </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to another episode of the Growth Vault, an inside look at building wonderful marketing that moves the needle for early-stage startups coming with a focus on B2B SaaS. </p><p>Hosted by Rabah Rabah (Chief Evangelist @ Triple Whale) &amp; Chase Mohseni (Head of Marketing &amp; Growth @ Pencil) - you'll get an inside look at how they believe marketing teams can genuinely move the needle and stand out from the crowd. </p><p>What started out as a conversation over lunch where they mused, "We should have recorded this." Has now been brought to you as a free-flowing conversation about the frameworks and heuristics they've used to build special businesses. </p><p><strong>In Episode 3, Rabah &amp; Chase dive into: </strong></p><p>- What a magic moment is and why it matters<br>- How companies miss where Magic Moments happen offline<br>- How an AHA moment can be confused with a magic moment<br>- What your data you should look like to prove a magic moment exists</p><p>And more! </p><p>Enjoy! </p><p>Follow Rabah 👉 https://twitter.com/rabahrahil</p><p>Follow Chase 👉 https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni</p><p>Share the episode with your friends and let us know what you think! </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 May 2023 11:07:04 -0700</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to another episode of the Growth Vault, an inside look at building wonderful marketing that moves the needle for early-stage startups coming with a focus on B2B SaaS. </p><p>Hosted by Rabah Rabah (Chief Evangelist @ Triple Whale) &amp; Chase Mohseni (Head of Marketing &amp; Growth @ Pencil) - you'll get an inside look at how they believe marketing teams can genuinely move the needle and stand out from the crowd. </p><p>What started out as a conversation over lunch where they mused, "We should have recorded this." Has now been brought to you as a free-flowing conversation about the frameworks and heuristics they've used to build special businesses. </p><p><strong>In Episode 3, Rabah &amp; Chase dive into: </strong></p><p>- What a magic moment is and why it matters<br>- How companies miss where Magic Moments happen offline<br>- How an AHA moment can be confused with a magic moment<br>- What your data you should look like to prove a magic moment exists</p><p>And more! </p><p>Enjoy! </p><p>Follow Rabah 👉 https://twitter.com/rabahrahil</p><p>Follow Chase 👉 https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni</p><p>Share the episode with your friends and let us know what you think! </p>]]>
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      <title>S1E2 - Your Brand is a Product</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>DISCLAIMER</strong>: Rabah &amp; Chase go 25 minutes on their personal stories so if you want to skip and get to the meat of the episode, feel free! </p><p>Welcome to another episode of the Growth Vault, an inside look at building wonderful marketing that moves the needle for early-stage startups coming with a focus on B2B SaaS. </p><p>Hosted by Rabah Rabah (Chief Evangelist @ Triple Whale) &amp; Chase Mohseni (Head of Marketing &amp; Growth @ Pencil) - you'll get an inside look at how they believe marketing teams can genuinely move the needle and stand out from the crowd. </p><p>What started out as a conversation over lunch where they mused, "We should have recorded this." Has now been brought to you as a free-flowing conversation about the frameworks and heuristics they've used to build special businesses. </p><p>In Episode 2, Rabah &amp; Chase dive into: </p><p>- How to build a brand<br>- What brand really is<br>- What can get in the way of building your brand</p><p>And more! </p><p> Enjoy! </p><p>Follow Rabah 👉 https://twitter.com/rabahrahil</p><p>Follow Chase 👉 https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni</p><p>Share the episode with your friends and let us know what you think! <br></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>DISCLAIMER</strong>: Rabah &amp; Chase go 25 minutes on their personal stories so if you want to skip and get to the meat of the episode, feel free! </p><p>Welcome to another episode of the Growth Vault, an inside look at building wonderful marketing that moves the needle for early-stage startups coming with a focus on B2B SaaS. </p><p>Hosted by Rabah Rabah (Chief Evangelist @ Triple Whale) &amp; Chase Mohseni (Head of Marketing &amp; Growth @ Pencil) - you'll get an inside look at how they believe marketing teams can genuinely move the needle and stand out from the crowd. </p><p>What started out as a conversation over lunch where they mused, "We should have recorded this." Has now been brought to you as a free-flowing conversation about the frameworks and heuristics they've used to build special businesses. </p><p>In Episode 2, Rabah &amp; Chase dive into: </p><p>- How to build a brand<br>- What brand really is<br>- What can get in the way of building your brand</p><p>And more! </p><p> Enjoy! </p><p>Follow Rabah 👉 https://twitter.com/rabahrahil</p><p>Follow Chase 👉 https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni</p><p>Share the episode with your friends and let us know what you think! <br></p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 May 2023 09:11:01 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Growth Vault Collective</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>DISCLAIMER</strong>: Rabah &amp; Chase go 25 minutes on their personal stories so if you want to skip and get to the meat of the episode, feel free! </p><p>Welcome to another episode of the Growth Vault, an inside look at building wonderful marketing that moves the needle for early-stage startups coming with a focus on B2B SaaS. </p><p>Hosted by Rabah Rabah (Chief Evangelist @ Triple Whale) &amp; Chase Mohseni (Head of Marketing &amp; Growth @ Pencil) - you'll get an inside look at how they believe marketing teams can genuinely move the needle and stand out from the crowd. </p><p>What started out as a conversation over lunch where they mused, "We should have recorded this." Has now been brought to you as a free-flowing conversation about the frameworks and heuristics they've used to build special businesses. </p><p>In Episode 2, Rabah &amp; Chase dive into: </p><p>- How to build a brand<br>- What brand really is<br>- What can get in the way of building your brand</p><p>And more! </p><p> Enjoy! </p><p>Follow Rabah 👉 https://twitter.com/rabahrahil</p><p>Follow Chase 👉 https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni</p><p>Share the episode with your friends and let us know what you think! <br></p>]]>
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      <title>S1E1 - The Pilot</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the Growth Vault, an inside look at building wonderful marketing that moves the needle for early-stage startup coming with a focus on B2B SaaS. </p><p>Hosted by Rabah Rabah (Chief Evangelist @ Triple Whale) &amp; Chase Mohseni (Head of Marketing &amp; Growth @ Pencil) - you'll get an inside look at how they believe marketing teams can genuinely move the needle and stand out from the crowd. </p><p>What started out as a conversation over lunch where they mused, "We should have recorded this." Has now been brought to you as a free-flowing conversation about the frameworks and heuristics they've used to build special businesses. </p><p>In this pilot episode, we learn about how Rabah and Chase look at marketing and what their foundational strategies are. </p><p> Enjoy! </p><p>Follow Rabah 👉 https://twitter.com/rabahrahil</p><p>Follow Chase 👉 https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni</p><p>Share with your friends and let us know what you think! </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the Growth Vault, an inside look at building wonderful marketing that moves the needle for early-stage startup coming with a focus on B2B SaaS. </p><p>Hosted by Rabah Rabah (Chief Evangelist @ Triple Whale) &amp; Chase Mohseni (Head of Marketing &amp; Growth @ Pencil) - you'll get an inside look at how they believe marketing teams can genuinely move the needle and stand out from the crowd. </p><p>What started out as a conversation over lunch where they mused, "We should have recorded this." Has now been brought to you as a free-flowing conversation about the frameworks and heuristics they've used to build special businesses. </p><p>In this pilot episode, we learn about how Rabah and Chase look at marketing and what their foundational strategies are. </p><p> Enjoy! </p><p>Follow Rabah 👉 https://twitter.com/rabahrahil</p><p>Follow Chase 👉 https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni</p><p>Share with your friends and let us know what you think! </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2023 20:23:18 -0700</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the Growth Vault, an inside look at building wonderful marketing that moves the needle for early-stage startup coming with a focus on B2B SaaS. </p><p>Hosted by Rabah Rabah (Chief Evangelist @ Triple Whale) &amp; Chase Mohseni (Head of Marketing &amp; Growth @ Pencil) - you'll get an inside look at how they believe marketing teams can genuinely move the needle and stand out from the crowd. </p><p>What started out as a conversation over lunch where they mused, "We should have recorded this." Has now been brought to you as a free-flowing conversation about the frameworks and heuristics they've used to build special businesses. </p><p>In this pilot episode, we learn about how Rabah and Chase look at marketing and what their foundational strategies are. </p><p> Enjoy! </p><p>Follow Rabah 👉 https://twitter.com/rabahrahil</p><p>Follow Chase 👉 https://twitter.com/ImChaseMohseni</p><p>Share with your friends and let us know what you think! </p>]]>
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      <itunes:keywords>Technology, SaaS, Brand, Marketing, Growth, E-commerce</itunes:keywords>
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