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Unf*ck My Startup Bootstrapping vs. VC with CollegeHumor and Vimeo Founder Josh AbramsonEntrepreneurial legend and founder of CollegeHumor, Vimeo, and TeePublic, Josh Abramson, joins Adam Robinson on this episode of Unfuck My Startup. Josh shares his journey from building and selling CollegeHumor to IAC, to buying back Busted Tees and launching TeePublic. In this episode, you’ll hear Josh and Adam discuss the pros and cons of bootstrapping versus raising venture capital. Josh gets candid about the experience of selling a business and the importance of finding purpose in your work outside of financial gain. He also shares incredible stories, like the time a friend's company turned down an $800 mil...

2025-09-1658 min

Up + Adam with Adam Montiel This Podcast Could Free Her Mother: Maggie Robinson Katz | Hands Tied Podcast is Up+AdamWhat happens when true crime gets personal? When the mystery isn’t something you binge in your earbuds, but something you’re suddenly living inside? On this True Crime Tuesday, Adam sits down with award-winning journalist Maggie Robinson Katz, the host of the gripping new podcast Hands Tied, an original series from BBC Studios and iHeartPodcasts.The show follows Lizz Melgar Rose, whose mother was found bound in a closet and whose father, Jim Melgar, was murdered. The tragedy shocked their Houston community. But it’s what happened after the crime that makes this story...

2025-08-2626 min

Unf*ck My Startup Live Founder Debate - Warmly vs. RB2BOn this episode of Unf*ck My Startup, founders Adam Robinson (RB2B) and Max Greenwald (Warmly) go head-to-head, debating the two most popular startup paths: bootstrapping vs. VC funding. They've both built multi-million dollar companies in the same market, but with completely different approaches.In this debate, you'll learn:The Numbers: RB2B's $5.8M ARR with a team of 3 vs. Warmly's $4.4M ARR with 55 employees.The Philosophy: Why Adam chose to bootstrap for freedom and profitability, while Max embraced VC-funding to scale and learn.The Reality: The psychological toll of...

2025-08-1957 min

Unf*ck My Startup Why Your Outbound Sucks (and How to Fix It) with Kyle ColemanIn this episode of Unf*ck My Startup, Adam Robinson and Pete Crowley welcome Kyle Coleman, Global VP of Marketing at ClickUp, to dive into why outbound isn’t dead—but your outdated playbook is.We cover:-Why most outbound fails in 2025-How buyer behavior has shifted-Real talk on cold outreach (and how to actually get responses)-The “Pitch Slap” live segment where founders try to out-book last week’s record of 35 demos-How Adam’s team is running their entire business with AI for 7 days straightPacked with tactica...

2025-08-1255 min

Unf*ck My Startup He Raised $20M, Ignored 100 VCs, and Became Profitable.In this episode of UnF*ck My Startup, we sit down with Pukar Hamal, the founder of SecurityPal, who has defied the conventional VC playbook. Pukar shares the story of his last startup, where a mind-numbing 200-question security questionnaire almost killed a game-changing deal. That frustration led him to create SecurityPal, a company that literally does the work for you by having a team of 250 experts and AI to complete these questionnaires. He raised a $20M seed round from one of the best firms in the world and then did what every VC fears most: he became profitable.

2025-08-051h 01

Unf*ck My Startup UnF*ck Your Cold Email: Beating AI Spam Filters with Taylor HarenThis week on UnF*ck My Startup, Adam Robinson and Pete Crowley welcome Taylor Haren, the mastermind behind sending millions of emails a month for companies like Fixer and RB2B! If you're wondering how to scale your cold email outreach, navigate the ever-changing spam filters, and get real results, this episode is for you.Inside this episode:-Infrastructure for Scale: Learn how to send 5,000 emails a day (and plan for 15,000) using 250 email accounts across 125 domains, and what happens when you push to 8.5 million emails a month. -The Truth About...

2025-07-2257 min

Unf*ck My Startup Special Episode: My $70M Exit Collapsed Days Before Signing - Adam on Moneywise🎙️ Special Episode: My $70M Exit Collapsed Days Before SigningHey everyone, Adam Robinson here.I recently joined Sam Parr and Harry Morton on the Moneywise podcast to share the unfiltered story of how a $70 million exit deal for my company fell apart just days before signing. We delved into the financial missteps I made—like prematurely spending millions on land, crypto, and a new mortgage—and the unexpected 60% tax bill that followed. More importantly, we discussed how this near-disaster became a turning point, leading to a more disciplined approach to building wealth and a company...

2025-05-261h 05

Unf*ck My Startup Product-Market Fit Isn’t What You Think — Adam Robinson on The PMF Podcast🎙️ How I Bootstrapped to $14M Profit and Found Real Product Market FitMost founders are chasing Series A headlines. I’m chasing $14M a year in actual profit.I joined The Product Market Fit Podcast to talk about how I went from stuck at $3M ARR with a dying product... to launching Retention.com, hitting escape velocity, and scaling RB2B to nearly $5M ARR in under a year—all with a 5-person team.🚨 We cover everything I wish someone had told me years ago:Why “fake” product...

2025-05-1552 min

Unf*ck My Startup How Kevin Dorsey Turns Sales Calls Into Pipeline Machines422 people showed up expecting chaos—and got a sales masterclass instead.This week on Unf*ck My Startup:Kevin Dorsey literally Ubers in from the airport and delivers goldA surprise founder gets called off the bench to pitch LIVE20+ demos booked on the spotAdam and Pete try (and fail) not to roast Rick RubinIf you sell anything, manage sellers, or are building a company in public—this is your blueprint. It’s gritty, chaotic, and weirdly inspiring.👇 Watch it. Steal from it. Share it...

2025-05-1458 min

Unf*ck My Startup UnF*ck My Startup Ep. 35 - I Sold My Business for $10M… and Got SCAMMED Out of $1M (Don't Do This!) | Aye MoahAdam dives deep into the biggest financial mistake of his life—paying a banker $1M for an acquisition he could’ve done himself. This episode breaks down the real way to buy or sell a business without getting fleeced by fees. He’s joined by Aye Moah, Alex, and Cameron, who just pulled off a founder-to-founder acquisition without bankers, without the legal headaches, and with a playbook every entrepreneur needs to copy. They walk through the exact steps to structuring a deal, negotiating terms, and keeping costs way down—all while making sure the business actually thrives post-acqu...

2025-03-1855 min

Unf*ck My Startup Adam Robinson on Zero to 10M ARR: How I Bootstrapped $29M Without VCI jumped on the Zero to 10 Million ARR podcast with Tom Morkes and Alex Turnbull to tell the whole damn story—bootstrapping Retention.com to $25M ARR, spinning up RB2B to $4M in 10 months, and why I think chasing VC money is one of the worst paths a founder can take.We covered:Why I’d rather own 50% of a $25M ARR business than chase a unicorn headlineThe origin of Retention.com (and why GetEmails had that “oh sh*t” product-market fit moment)The power of founder-led brand vs. scaling too fast with no signalWhat Ross Paq...

2025-02-1252 min

Unf*ck My Startup The Tech Founders Podcast #7 - Adam Robinson of Retention.com and RB2B.com🚀 How I Bootstrapped to $25M ARR (Without VC Money) 🚀Most startup founders think they need VC funding to scale. They don’t. I took Retention.com and RB2B from zero to $25M+ ARR, all bootstrapped, and in this episode, I’m breaking down exactly how I did it.If you’ve ever wondered: 🔥 How do you scale a SaaS business without outside funding? 🔥 What’s the secret to getting cold email + outbound to actually work? 🔥 How can you use LinkedIn to...

2025-01-2943 min

Boulder Builders 博德創客 Overcoming Dyslexia and Building a Legacy: Adam Robinson on Faith, Family, and Entrepreneurship 克服阅读障碍与建立遗产：亚当.罗宾逊谈信仰、家庭与创业In this conversation, Justin Liu and Adam Robinson discuss a range of topics including Adam's background, his experiences with dyslexia, and his entrepreneurial journey in the painting business. They explore the importance of family values, community support, and the role of faith in personal and professional growth. The discussion also touches on immigration, the challenges surrounding abortion, and the need for responsible action in society. Adam emphasizes the significance of planting seeds for future generations and nurturing relationships within the community.在这次对话中，刘国强（Justin Liu）与亚当·罗宾逊（Adam Robinson）探讨了多个话题，包括亚当的个人背景、他在与读写障碍斗争中的经历，以及他在油漆业务中的创业之旅。他们深入探讨了家庭价值观的重要性、社区支持的意义，以及信仰在个人和职业成长中的作用。对话还涉及移民问题、围绕堕胎的挑战，以及社会中采取负责任行动的必要性。亚当强调了为未来几代人播种的意义，以及在社区中培养关系的重要性。Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background of Adam Robinson02:23 Dyslexia and Entrepreneurship05:04 Transitioning to Colorado and Business Growth07:59 Business Model and Profitability10:52 Revenue Growth and Business Strategy13:31 Working with Contractors vs. Employees16:25 Long-term Goals and Wealth Building18:54 Faith and Personal Growth21:51 Intimacy with...

2025-01-071h 26

The Digital Agency Growth Podcast Adam Robinson on Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Outbound SalesAre you struggling to cut through the noise and connect with your ideal clients? You’re not the only one. In the ever-changing world of outbound sales, it can be difficult to know the best ways to niche down and connect with your ideal clients. Adam Robinson is here this week to share his unique perspective on the changing landscape of sales and marketing, emphasizing the power of organic social media content and the importance of building trust with prospects. From his unconventional branding approach to his transparent, storytelling-driven content strategy, Adam offers a refreshing take on how...

2024-11-2735 min

The Revenue Formula This founder shares his churn problem (with Adam Robinson)Everyone talks openly about raising a new round or closing a massive deal. But churn, crickets. Except for one guy, Adam Robinson.And he shares not only his churn problem, but how he solved it, how he's building a solid awareness engine and, how he built Rb2b.(00:00) - Introduction (07:02) - October 2022, the first LinkedIn post (08:53) - Finding his voice (11:15) - The first viral post (13:51) - No product was decided yet (16:05) - The product was not exciting... (17:59) - 3 weeks after launch (22:58) - The Impact of Transparency on Business (23:49) - Churn: The thing people won't...

2024-11-1448 min

Talking Hitchcock THE LODGER (1927) with Adam Robinson WET OFF THE PRESS!!! You are invited back into the Talking Hitchcock screening room! Join creator and host, Hitchcock enthusiast, Rebecca McCallum with special guest , award-winning writer, performer, theatre-maker and workshop leader Adam Robinson for this deep dive episode into what is often referred to as the first true Hitchcock film. We carry out our own wet off the press investigations, discussing the film in detail as well as exploring new readings of the McGuffin, Gothicism, bringing danger into the domestic and the beauty o...

2024-10-253h 04

Unf*ck My Startup Inobx Pirates $1 Million ARR in 13 Weeks | How Adam Robinson, RB2B did it with Linkedin Organic Content!On this webinar turned podcast: I sat in with Bharadwaj Giridhar, and Andrea brown on a great webinar, We had a load to talk about including how to replicate my formula to massive AAR in your own business as well as why I am focusing on my organic outreach and content strategy. Join in! Adam Robinson scaled RB2B to $900K+ ARR with a team of 6 and he spends 75% of his time creating content on Organic Linkedin. He's answering all the spicy questions around writing SaaS content on Linkedin to drive reve...

2024-10-081h 04

The GTMnow Podcast GTM 114: Audience-First GTM, Fueling Startup Growth via LinkedIn with Adam RobinsonAdam Robinson is the Founder/CEO of Retention.com and RB2B. Adam bootstrapped Retention.com to $22m ARR in 4 years by helping ecommerce stores identify their anonymous website visitors and send them triggered emails. He launched RB2B in March of 2024 to help SaaS companies identify anonymous website visitors and see their LinkedIn profiles in Slack for free! Adam lives in Austin, TX with his wife Helen and daughter Emma.Discussed in this Episode:Building demand and an audience before creating a product, rather than the traditional approach of building a product first. T...

2024-09-2400 min

Unf*ck My Startup UnF*ck My Startup EP 12. - The big debate: VC vs BOOTSTRAPPING - Adam Robinson and Mark KosoglowWATCH ON YOUTUBEMark Kosoglow joins Pete and Adam in a Debate about the fundamentals of VC fundraising, VS. Bootstrapping your company.Find out morehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/retentionadam/https://www.youtube.com/@retentionadamhttps://www.rb2b.com/

2024-09-0359 min

Unf*ck My Startup What's Next in Person Identification - Better Business Building - Adem ManderovicOn the Better Business Building with Adem Manderovic, I get a chance to talk about my founder brand journey, the power of organic social media, the power of video, and my journey making multiple million AAR companies.We interview business leaders from all shapes of life, finding what makes them tick, so you don't have to. With what started as an idea that B2B podcasting would become highly prevalent, has grown into so much more. Now played in 76 countries. Forever grateful. ---From bootstrapping startups from...

2024-09-0232 min

Unf*ck My Startup EO 360°- Dave Will | On Fast Startup GrowthI get to sit down with the Great Dave Will, on the EO 360° Podcast and discuss my growth of my three companies over my career, and how I learned to bootstrap and take my companies to multi million ARR in short periods of time. Below is a description of the EO 360° podcast and my episode:--EO 360°, a podcast by Entrepreneurs’ Organization, explores entrepreneurship with a wide perspective, moving beyond business to those insights not often shared by high-profile thought leaders.Host and serial entrepreneur, Dave Will, leads in-depth interviews, whose featured guests include: Gazel...

2024-09-0154 min

Unf*ck My Startup Fireside Chat with Ayhan IsaacsI got a chance to sit down with Ayhan Isaacs and discuss the value of transitioning from Wallstreet to becoming a serial entrepreneur over the course of my career, bringing multiple companies to multiple ARR all while bootstrapped: Check out what FI had to say below: Adam Robinson, Founder and CEO of Retention.com and RB2B, has bootstrapped his company to $22M ARR in just four years. Passionate about building in public and crafting immersive community experiences through video, Adam’s unique approach and entrepreneurial insights make him a sought-after speaker and industry leader.

2024-09-0158 min

Unf*ck My Startup Creators Journey with Adam Kitchen | $0-1M ARR SAAS in just 16 weeks with founder-led content!Adam Kitchen Hosted a great episode of Creator's Journey featuring yours truly. I get a chance to discuss one of my favorite topics building founder brand through organic social media. I have utilized Linkedin to grow my audience, and help bootstrap two companies to muliple million ARR. Check out what Adam Says below:Unless you've lived under a rock, you'll have seen RB2B set LinkedIn ablaze in the last 6 months with their content-led GTM play.In our first episode of Creator Journeys, we'll sit down with CEO Adam Robinson to discuss:

2024-09-0153 min

Unf*ck My Startup Exit 5 Podcast - | Creating Irresistible LinkedIn Posts, Creating Real-Time Feedback Loops, and What It Means To Be Authentic with Adam Robinson, CEO of Retention.comI got a chance to talk with Dave Gerhardt on the Exit 5 Podcast. An amazing podcast where Dave deep dives in to the the aspects of modern B2B marketing that are often left unspoken about! We had anazming talk on my personal brand, my linkedin, and how Content Market Fit is everything these days Below is a description of his podcast and what we cover in the episode: Dave Gerhardt (Founder of Exit Five, former CMO) and guests help you grow your career in B2B marketing. Episodes include conversations with CMOs, marketing leaders, and subject m...

2024-09-0152 min

Pay Attention!Ep. 8: Bootstrapping with Adam RobinsonIn this episode, we speak to Adam Robinson, the CEO of Retention.com and R!B2B.Adam shares his insights on;Bootstrapping versus fundraising for growing a businessContent creation and UGCThe challenges of growth and churn in SaaSAnd more...

2024-08-2142 min

Rogue Startups RS324: $100 Million Bootstrapped SaaS with Adam Robinson In this episode of the Rogue Startups podcast, Craig sits down with Adam Robinson to explore key topics such as founder psychology, overcoming self-limiting beliefs, and avoiding self-sabotage. They delve into how to identify and break free from the plateau and gradual decline that can occur when you believe you have achieved product-market fit but haven’t. Adam, who has built multiple successful businesses, shares his valuable insights and practical tips with Craig. Don’t miss out—tune in to gain actionable advice from an experienced entrepreneur! Do you have any comments, questions, or topic ideas for future...

2024-08-2141 min

The BizDad Podcast Episode 58: Success Doesn't Come Without Those People Around You with Corey Robinson "Success doesn't come without those people around you—and oftentimes, we neglect those who are close to us. I know I'm guilty of it." —Corey Robinson Discover how Corey Robinson transitioned from Southern California to the Midwest, shifted from an executive role in food distribution to owning multiple businesses, including Batteries Plus franchises and an HVAC company. Gain insights into Corey's strategies for involving his children in business, teaching them financial freedom, and maintaining strong family values. Learn about his hiring practices, focus on cultural fit, and the importance of intentionality and communication in both career and pare...

2024-08-051h 26

Great Day in Sales Adam Robinson: How to Provoke Growth on LinkedInAdam Robinson, CEO and co-founder of Retention.com and RB2B, discusses his journey as an entrepreneur and the success he has achieved in hitting the million ARR milestone with each startup. He shares his insights on the power of building an audience on LinkedIn and the challenges of implementing a product-led growth (PLG) strategy. Adam also explores the concept of being transparent and controversial in his content, the importance of offering a free product, and the potential for lower churn through a community-based approach. This is one you'll want to listen to - and...

2024-07-2347 min

Scrappy ABM EP. 80 - Unlocking YOUR Website Traffic Potential with Adam Robinson of Retention and RB2B | Scrappy PlaybooksIn this episode, host Mason Cosby is joined by Adam Robinson, CEO of Retention and RB2B, to discuss practical playbooks for using RB2B to de-anonymize website traffic and convert leads.========================================================================================Best Moments:(01:41) Adam Robinson explains what RB2B is — person-level website visitor identity for US web traffic(03:05) Adam confirms the effectiveness of RB2B by sharing an experience from an earlier call(05:25) Adam advises narrowing down website visitors to the ICP and do...

2024-07-0824 min

Unf*ck My Startup UnF*ck My Startup EP. 5 - Getting Apollo.io Unstuck: Single-Digit ARR to Unicorn in 18mo w/ Santosh SharanWATCH ON YOUTUBE Adam and Sanotsh get deep with partner and friend Ramsey Al-Ramahi, and discuss tactical business practice.-- @ramseyal-ramahi7681https://www.rb2b.comhttps://www.Retention.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ssharan/https://www.linkedin.com/in/retentionadam/https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramseyalramahi/Find out morehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/retentionadam/https://www.youtube.com/@retentionadamhttps://www.rb2b.com/

2024-07-0259 min

FounderVideo Podcast FV 14: The Power of Organic Social Media and Remarkable Product | Adam RobinsonAdam Robinson, founder and CEO ofRetention.com, shares his experience with building a B2B company and the power of organic social media. He emphasizes the importance of having a remarkable product that generates word-of-mouth growth. Adam also discusses the challenges of running a lean team and the pressure to hire more employees. He highlights the effectiveness of creating great social content and leveraging interest-based algorithms to amplify reach. Adam believes that the decline in response rates in outbound marketing is due to market saturation and the shift towards inbound strategies. In this conversation, Adam and Will discuss the...

2024-06-301h 20

Unf*ck My Startup UnF*ck My Startup EP. 4 - SHITPOSTING - with Adam Robinson and Santosh SharanWATCH ON YOUTUBEI do a teardown of all of my 6Sense posts by the numbers, what I think it did for me, other posts I didn't drop, why, and what I think my options are for continuing the saga.--https://www.rb2b.comhttps://www.Retention.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ssharan/https://www.linkedin.com/in/retentionadam/Find out morehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/retentionadam/https://www.youtube.com/@retentionadamhttps://www.rb2b.com/

2024-06-2559 min

How the Deal was Done | Deal Stories Podcast Ep. 45: Breaking the Model and Getting Deals Done with Organic Social featuring Entrepreneur Adam RobinsonWelcome to a special, non-traditional episode with founder Adam Robinson. His perspectives around organic/social marketing and product lead growth (PLG) have guided the success of his software startups. B2B sellers may learn techniques from Adam's approach to improve his companies' prospecting and sales process execution. Key Topics: Adam's experience with building and growing his companies, including his approach to B2B sales and marketing Adam's use of social media and content creation to drive awareness and build his personal brand The importance of being adaptable and willing to iterate ...

2024-06-2418 min

The Transaction Asymmetrical Marketing and Personal Branding with Adam Robinson - The Transaction - Ep # 13In this episode of The Transaction, Co-Hosts Matt Amundson and Craig Rosenberg chat with Adam Robinson, founder of a $20 million ARR bootstrapped SaaS company. Adam shares his journey of leveraging LinkedIn for marketing, discussing the power of personal branding and asymmetrical marketing in today’s competitive business environment. He offers insights on content creation, audience engagement, and the future of sales strategies.Takeaways • Personal branding on LinkedIn can significantly impact business growth. • Authenticity and transparency build strong audience connections. • Asymmetrical marketing allows smaller companies to outmaneuver larger competitors. • Sha...

2024-06-1953 min

Unf*ck My Startup UnF*ck My Startup EP. 1 - Content Market FitWatch on youtube Adam shares his journey to content-market fit, with the team, strategies, content, and results along the way. Join us for what worked - and what didn't - as he fought his way to total LinkedIn domination.--https://www.rb2b.comhttps://www.Retention.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ssharan/https://www.linkedin.com/in/retentionadam/Find out morehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/retentionadam/https://www.youtube.com/@retentionadamhttps://www.rb2b.com/

2024-06-0459 min

The Freight Coach Podcast 926. Adam RobinsonHow important is building your brand and increasing your online presence in today’s freight market? You shouldn’t miss today’s episode with Adam Robinson and his expertise in creating content and social media strategies for transportation professionals, and building authentic connections within the business! About Adam Robinson Adam Robinson, TRA’s Founder and CEO, has worked in sales and marketing from the start of his career, and when he entered the world of logistics in 2012, he knew this is where he would stay. He’s served as Marketing Manager at a third...

2024-05-1744 min

Hustle Nation Podcast Behind the Clicks: How Adam Robinson Transforms Anonymous Traffic into GoldSend us a textAdam Robinson, CEO of retention.com and RB2B, discusses his journey in the SaaS business and the challenges he faced in building his team and scaling his businesses. He highlights the importance of finding a technical co-founder and the difficulty of starting a SaaS company without prior experience. Adam also emphasizes the need for clear role definitions and expectations within a team and the value of building a personal brand to create thought leadership and drive business growth. Adam discusses the importance of personal branding and vulnerability in building a successful business...

2024-05-1451 min

The Rising Leader Cultivating Culture: How to Foster Innovation and Authenticity with Adam RobinsonAdam Robinson, the visionary behind Retention.com, takes us through his remarkable journey from a finance professional to a leading tech entrepreneur. Adam shares the challenges and wins of building a business from the ground up, showing you the power of authenticity, resilience, and a steadfast commitment to excellence. His unique approach to leadership, marked by vulnerability and transparency, offers wisdom and advice about overcoming challenges and harnessing the true potential of a team. As Adam talks about his evolution, you’re invited to reflect on your own paths and the transformative impact of embracing your true self in th...

2024-03-2434 min $Robinson\'s Podcast$

Robinson's Podcast 179 - Adam Gazzaley: Neuroscience, Therapeutic Video Games, and the Cognition CrisisAdam Gazzaley is David Dolby Distinguished Professor of Neurology, Physiology, and Psychiatry in the School of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco. He obtained his M.D. and Ph.D. in Neuroscience at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Adam works on developing new approaches to both assess and optimize human cognition, with particular attention to underutilized but high-potential tools like video games. In this episode, Robinson and Adam discuss the cognition crisis—why our brains seem to be under such duress in the modern age—and the structural features of the brain, as well as its plas...

2023-12-221h 49

SaaS Fuel Adam Robinson - Bootstrapping Brilliance: Strategies for Toppling Giants and Moving UpmarketToday's episode is like a masterclass for all B2B SaaS founders and execs out there, as Jeff dives deep into the trenches with none other than Adam Robinson, the founder and CEO of Retention.com.We're not just scratching the surface; we're peeling back the layers on the challenges and strategies of kickstarting and skyrocketing a SaaS business. From a crazy concept deemed impossible to a success story with a valuation hitting the century mark. We're talking 0 to 100, and Adam spills the beans on the rollercoaster ride that is the SaaS startup journey.Ever...

2023-12-051h 09

eCommerce Marketing Podcast Seven Days to Success Navigating iOS17's New Rules - with Adam RobinsonAdam is a serial entrepreneur and the founder/CEO of Retention.com, which helps DTC brands grow their email list 10-15x faster than any other way. He has bootstrapped the company to 20m ARR in 3 years, and sold his last company to private equity for an eight figure exit. Adam is the host of the "10 Years in the Making" podcast, is creating a weekly work-in-public docuseries called "Billion Dollar Challenge", and posts daily on linkedin and twitter. Adam is an expert in email marketing, list growth, data, compliance, and building software companies. In this episode, you...

2023-12-0433 min

Secrets To Scaling Your Ecommerce Brand Ep 487: Is This Even Legal? Email Marketing Hacks with Adam Robinson, Retention.comSend us a textDiscover how thriving brands with multi-million dollar revenues take advantage of email marketing, subscribing to daily or three-times-weekly newsletters that form a highly sophisticated email program aimed at converting warm leads.In this episode, Jordan West and Adam Robinson, CEO of Retention.com share valuable insights about B2B SaaS, harnessing the power of email marketing, and the unfair advantage B2B products have over D2C products. Tune in as they discuss the challenges of building a sales organization, the potential issues with...

2023-09-2735 min

Disruptive CEO Nation Episode 216: Adam Robinson, CEO of retention.com; Austin, TX, USAThis week’s high-powered episode provides valuable insights for entrepreneurs from founder and CEO Adam Robinson. Adam discusses his journey from a career in finance to founding multiple successful companies, including his most recent business retention.com. Retention.com helps solve a major problem for e-commerce businesses by using innovative technology to capture deliverable emails for a significant portion of anonymous website visitors. Adam opens up about his background and experiences scaling previous ventures. He shares practical lessons learned around maintaining financial independence and exposing yourself to opportunities through experimentation. Adam also gives a glimpse int...

2023-09-2725 min

Real Faith Stories 165: The Power of Telling Your Story - Adam GuntonAdam Gunton is living proof that God wants to use your story to set other people free. Special Guest: Adam Gunton.Links:Meet AdamAdam's WebsiteFacebook | Adam GuntonInstagram | Adam GuntonRecovered On Purpose - YouTubeMore About the Real Faith Stories PodcastMore About Brian Robinson

2023-08-1730 min

Always Be Testing #2 Reclaiming Abandonment Cart Revenue, Adam Robinson, CEO of Retention.comGuiding you through the world of growth, performance marketing, and partner marketing.We sit down with growth and marketing leaders to share tests and lessons learned in business and in life.Host: Tye DeGrangeGuest: Adam RobinsonHype man & Announcer: John PotitoAdam is the CEO of Retention.com. What is Email-Based Retargeting?How to spruce up your Email Marketing Game?Timestamp:00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Adam Robinson as Guest01:10 Adam Robinson's Background and Journey in Business03:22 Challenges of Competing in a Mature Market

2023-08-0428 min

The Dirt 71. With Risk Taking, There’s No Cheat Code - with Adam RobinsonIn just two and a half years, with just six people, Adam Robinson bootstrapped his company, Retention.com, to $12M Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) with 6 employees. By next year, he’s on target to hit $20M ARR. Join Jim and Adam as they explore the importance of taking calculated risks while building businesses.3 Key TakeawaysFocus First, Expand Later: Retention.com sells only to Shopify Plus (top-tier) stores. Find a niche (in the market) and exploit it. Worry about expanding after you’ve won that market. Experiment with Minimal Resources: Before throwing substantial amounts of tim...

2023-07-0443 min

Ten Years In The Making Helping DTC Brands Boost Conversions & Improve Customer Experience with Oren HarnevoAs AI dominates headlines, eCommerce brands are hard at work trying to figure out how to employ cutting-edge technology to improve their bottom line. For Oren Harnevo’s Feel, however, human touch has been the secret to driving incremental revenue for eCommerce companies. Feel builds 24/7 live sales teams for online businesses, allowing customers to connect with experts at all hours of the day. On average, Feel has increased AOVs by 50% and conversions by 35%, while decreasing product returns by 11x for its consumers. Today, I’m sitting down with Oren to discuss how Feel is abl...

2023-06-2934 min

HUM Curated Podcasts #168 Adam Robinson: Positioning Yourself For Success Podcast: The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish (LS 69 · TOP 0.05% what is this?)Episode: #168 Adam Robinson: Positioning Yourself For SuccessPub date: 2023-06-13Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationWhat can the strategies of the chessboard teach us about how to succeed in life? Author, educator, entrepreneur, hedge fund advisor and US Chess Federation life master Adam Robinson makes a return appearance to The Knowledge Project to discuss some of the best ways to position yourself for success, including how to steer outcomes in your favor and...

2023-06-2455 min

Ten Years In The Making Surviving the Third-Party Cookie ApocalypseWe’re doing things a little differently in this episode as I join Drew Sanocki and Michael Epstein on the Nerd Marketing Ecommerce podcast to discuss what life will look like for DTC companies in a cookieless future. As giants like Google and Apple relay their plans to limit the collection of third-party cookies, eCommerce companies will be forced to tap dance to come up with ways to continue personalized ad targeting. But while some people think these changes will be fatal for DTC companies, I see a few ways companies can adjust to the new normal. ...

2023-06-2227 min

Ten Years In The Making How Bloom’s Greg LaVecchia Built a 9-Figure Supplement BrandFor many DTC brands, cracking the big-box retailer code can be a challenge. But for Greg LaVecchia and Bloom, placement on Target and Walmart shelves has been rocket fuel on their way to 9-figure sales in just their 4th year of business. Greg is a member of the Forbes 30 Under 30 list and the CEO of Bloom, a DTC supplement company. Along with his wife and co-founder Mari, Greg has grown Bloom to become Target’s top-selling SKU in the wellness OTC vitamins, minerals and supplement department over the past 12 months. Today, Greg sits down...

2023-06-1532 min

Ten Years In The Making How Saatva Disrupted the Mattress Industry and Built a $400M Brand with Ricky JoshiEntrepreneurs often follow a simple code: zig while others zag. So while the DTC mattress industry adopted the online “bed-in-a-box” model, Saatva co-founder Ricky Joshi took a different approach, prioritizing white glove delivery, 24/7 customer service and brick-and-mortar storefronts to build a $400M mattress giant. In this episode, Ricky tells the story of how Saatva became the seventh-fastest-growing privately held retailer in the U.S. by branching beyond e-commerce and embracing physical retail. In addition to the story behind Saatva’s growth, you’ll hear Ricky share insights on how he assesses which cities to open sto...

2023-06-0837 min

EARN THE RIGHT with Trevor Young 267: How one entrepreneur fast-tracked his personal brand on social media | Trevor & Brendan recap the Adam Robinson interviewIn the previous episode (#266), entrepreneur Adam Robinson, founder of Retention.com, built a case for why business owners should get serious about building their personal brand. In this episode, Trevor Young and Brendan Keogh pick up on the conversation with Adam, reinforcing key points made, including: How Adam went from no social media (LinkedIn) presence late last year to 22,000 followers seven months laterThe strategy Adam employed to fast-track his activity on social media (LinkedIn and Twitter)Why Adam has doubled down on video, and why he is upping his video game by launching a...

2023-06-0728 min

Ten Years In The Making The Viral TikTok Strategy WaterBoy Used to Scale to $10M with Mike XhaxhoFor Mike Xhaxho, building an audience of 25,000 followers for his DTC brand WaterBoy means doing one thing: making a few videos. With just seven TikTok videos, Mike grew WaterBoy’s following from 0 to 25,000, earning millions of views on its way to hitting $10M in sales in the brand’s first two years. Today, Mike sits down with me to talk about WaterBoy’s TikTok-led marketing strategy, including the story behind his first brand-building videos, the factors he considers when creating content, and why trying to create viral videos might actually stop creators from going viral. Yo...

2023-05-2530 min

Ten Years In The Making Unveiling the Secrets to Remarkable Valuations with Santosh SharanWhen B2B companies find themselves trapped in a cycle of stagnation, one name stands out: Santosh Sharan. Santosh is the president & COO of Apollo.io, the Co-CEO of ContactOut and a current consultant and advisor for me at Retention.com. He has worked with more than 15 B2B companies in major operating roles, including helping ZoomInfo grow from $8M ARR to $100M ARR and helping Apollo.io grow from $10M ARR to a $1B valuation. Today, Santosh is here to unveil the invaluable lessons entrepreneurs can glean from his extraordinary journey, including the transformative m...

2023-05-1846 min

Ten Years In The Making How BRUCE BOLT Uses AI Marketing to 2x Conversions with Chris HallFor eCommerce founders, the idea of doubling conversion rates without offering a discount sounds too good to be true. But for Chris Hall, it actually happened. Chris is the Senior Marketing Manager at BRUCE BOLT, a batting glove company that went from the brainchild of its 16-year-old founder to outfitting big names in the MLB. One of the keys to BRUCE BOLT’s success? Adding AI to its marketing stack. Today, Chris sits down with me to share a detailed look at the benefits of implementing AI marketing into eCommerce, including how he used Maverick’s AI p...

2023-05-1143 min

Product Market Fitness Ep. 77 - Adam Robinson of The Robinson Agency on Supply Chain MarketingHighlights from the conversation:Adam’s innovation in health insurance (1:56)The move from insurance to advertising (8:00)Getting into SEO and content marketing (10:04)Founding the Robinson Agency (12:45)Betting on yourself (18:04)The impact of AI and ChatGPT on SEO and other factors (20:51)Putting the customer at the center of your content strategy (23:07)Becoming an expert in your niche with relevance and specificity (25:52)Growing in a struggling market (28:27)Clarity of vision and offering generates leads (34:14)Staying connected with Adam and the Robinson Agency (37:32)Content Is for Closers is a bi-weekly podcast powered by HEARD Media. Each episode we get into th...

2023-05-0940 min

Ten Years In The Making How EBOOST Disrupted the Functional Energy Drink Market with Josh TaekmanJosh Taekman began his career co-founding Bad Boy Entertainment. He served as VP of Marketing, spearheading endorsements, cross-promotional opportunities, and partnerships with outside artists (Jay Z, Lauren Hill, Eminem, Busta Rhymes, 50 Cent, and others). Josh also worked closely with P. Diddy and orchestrated his non-music oriented ventures, including co-creating and producing the infamous Sean John Clothing, which he helped grow into a $100M brand. Today he focuses on EBOOST, the first-of-its-kind natural energy and recovery ready-to-drink beverage named “Best New Product” of 2019 by BevNET. EBOOST is now sold in over 4,000 locations across the U.S. with...

2023-05-0439 min

Ten Years In The Making Ekster: The Most Successful Smart Wallet Brand in the World with Olivier Momma Olivier Momma is the co-founder of Ekster, a D2C brand that makes “better gear for life on the go.” Think wallets, bags and accessories that aim to save customers time, so they can get back to living life. They’re best known for their breakthrough trackable smart wallets and Forbes named them “The Most Successful Smart Wallet Brand in the World.” Olivier and his partner started their first Kickstarter campaign with just an idea and a shoestring budget. They paid his sister $500 to shoot a video, which went on to raise a whopping $3...

2023-04-2750 min

Ten Years In The Making How Portland Leather Goods Scaled a 9-Figure DTC Bag Brand with Curtis MatskoJust over a decade ago, Curtis Matsko told his wife, “Quit your job and I will start up a company selling things on the Internet and we’ll make $100 million.” Today, that proclamation has manifested into reality, with Curtis’s Portland Leather Goods growing from a garage operation to a $120M+ business on pace to make more than 2 million bags in 2023. In this episode, Curtis tells the story of how he went from a lofty idea to a concrete success story in just over a decade, including tips on people, product and process. You’ll als...

2023-04-2054 min

Ten Years In The Making Disrupting an Antiquated Industry & Scaling to $150M with Erik HubermanMeet Erik Huberman – serial entrepreneur, marketing whiz, and the brain behind Hawke Media—the fastest-growing marketing agency in the US, now valued at more than $150 million! Driven to fill a much needed gap in the market, Erik’s vision was to build an agency that was both accessible and (unlike most agencies) could drive real growth and tangible results for their clients. The company offers a customizable menu of services and flexible month-to-month billing options. This approach has enabled brands of any size to access top-quality marketing services, making Hawke Media a game-changer in the industr...

2023-04-1333 min

The Landscaping Podcast Episode 102 - Adam Robinson - Adam Robinson DesignIn this episode I speak with Adam Robinson from Adam Robinson Design, a landscape design and exterior styling firm based in Sydney.Adam is also the brand ambassador for the Landscape Design Institute and has been a member for 14 years, since he was a student.Adam has a great story about how he started in the industry, starting in consturction before realising his passion was in the design of landscapes.We talk about the importance of showing your face in marketing and Adam also talks about the anxiety he felt prior to hiring...

2023-04-0937 min

Ten Years In The Making How Postie Digitized the $50 Billion Direct Mail Market with Dave FinkIn a world of social media, programmatic advertising and digital-first marketing, the direct mail market carries an old-school feel. But did you know that U.S. direct mail is a $50 billion market? To dive into this lucrative-but-overlooked market, I grabbed some time with Dave Fink, the CEO and co-founder of Postie, a data and technology platform that helps clients run smart, data-driven direct mail campaigns. In today’s episode, you’ll hear Dave share why direct mail is still a powerful avenue in the digital age, strategies for creating a direct mail campaign, and using direct...

2023-04-0646 min

Ten Years In The Making 019: Ettitude: The Bamboo Bedding Brand for Eco-Friendly SleepersCreating an eco-friendly product checks boxes for environmentally conscious consumers. But how do you do it in a way that doesn’t compromise your product? In today’s episode, I sit down with Phoebe Yu and Kat Dey, the co-founders of Ettitude — a DTC bamboo bedding, bath and sleep essentials line that aims to become “the Tesla of bedsheets.” Phoebe and Kat share their views on being eco-friendly while also offering a product consumers love using, why bamboo is more environmentally friendly than cotton, and how joining the Founders Pledge will continue to help the environment...

2023-03-3036 min

Ten Years In The Making From a 10-Figure Aviation Business to eComm Agency Owner with Lolita PetrossovAfter growing up in Uzbekistan and playing Division 1 collegiate tennis, Lolita Petrossov had never worked a job. So for her first gig, she co-founded JetSmarter, an on-demand private jet charter company valued at over $1 billion before its acquisition by Vista Global in 2018. Now, Lolita is the founder and CEO of Evestar, a marketing agency that has helped more than 100 eCommerce companies scale in the past three years. In today’s episode, Lolita sits down with me to talk about her stratospheric rise to the top, along with how she and her husband used emo...

2023-03-2356 min

Ten Years In The Making How a $2B Brand Used Community to Drive Growth with Jonathan Cronstedt — Part IIIn Part two of my interview with Jonathan Cronstedt, we dive into how he built the “Kajabi Heroes” program to supercharge growth for what would eventually become a company that’s valued at $2B. In addition to step-by-step advice for building your own community to land referrals and create loyalty, you’ll also hear about … ✔️Creating “North Star” business metrics based on your own goals and values. ✔️Strategies for getting in front of your must-have clients. ✔️How to scale beyond 8-figures by taking a customer-first approach. Key Takeaways with Jonathan Cronstedt How do you trust yourself...

2023-03-1646 min

Ten Years In The Making Building a $100M Brand by Nailing Product-Market Fit with Jonathan Cronstedt — Part IWith questions around product-market fit, deciding when it’s time to scale, and keeping competitors at bay, the billion-dollar bullseye can often feel tiny to entrepreneurs. Today, Jonathan Cronstedt sits down with me to explain how founders can throw darts that consistently hit the center of their target. Jonathan is the former president of Kajabi, an e-learning software that he helped grow from $6M ARR to more than $100M in just five years. In addition to a deep dive into product-market fit, you’ll hear Jonathan’s insights on accepting or rejecting outside capital...

2023-03-0959 min

Ten Years In The Making From Arrested by FBI to Building a $50M Roofing Business with Moises SanchezYou’ve undoubtedly heard the term “From Rags to Riches,” but today’s guest has a story that will blow your mind. This might be one of the most insane “American Dream” success stories I’ve ever heard. Don’t say I didn’t warn you! Moises Sanchez’s path to success certainly wasn’t easy. After leaving Mexico with a 6th-grade education, his family moved to the US (illegally) with no money and without knowing a word of English. He became a guerrilla marketing phenom in real estate by the age of 18 and eventually grinded his way to a successful mu...

2023-03-021h 44

Ten Years In The Making Creating Content and Scaling DTC Brands with Ari MurrayAs the concept of personal branding continues to explode, many creators have the same question: Where do I start? Today, I’m sitting down with Ari Murray, the VP of Growth at Sharma Brands and creator of Go-to-Millions at Workweek, a marketing and founder-focused newsletter with more than 25,000 subscribers. Ari goes over all things content creation — from idea generation to evaluating quality to not letting perfection get in the way of creating strong content. You’ll also hear how Ari collects emails for her newsletter, the importance of knowing your content inside and out, an...

2023-02-2338 min

Ten Years In The Making Building a $40M Company in Public with Obvi Founder Ronak ShahAfter working for a marketing agency and helping many companies scale to 7 and 8-figures, Ronak Shah realized he had the blueprint to building a successful brand. So, he decided to launch a company of his own. That company is Obvi, a collagen-focused supplement brand that he co-founded with two of his best friends, and grew to $40M in revenue in less than 4 years. Today, we dive into Ronak’s mindset, routine and daily scheduling advice for juggling the many demands of being an 8-figure founder. You’ll also hear about the value of build...

2023-02-1654 min

Ten Years In The Making Scaling Kajabi to a $2B Valuation with Jonathan CronstedtToday, I’m talking with Jonathan Cronstedt, who took the e-learning software giant, Kajabi, from a $6M revenue business to $100M+ and a $2B valuation in just 5 years. In this episode of Ten Years In The Making, we’re talking about the realities of scaling. When do you know it’s time to grow? What are the hidden downsides? Is it always the right choice to scale? You’ll also learn: ✔️ Tactics and strategies for hiring amazingly talented people ✔️ Why building in public has outsized impacts for startup founders. ✔️The push/pu...

2023-02-0954 min

Ten Years In The Making 9-Figures eCommerce Exits with Los SilvaAre you an eCommerce founder dreaming of an exit? Well, today’s guest, Los Silva, is here to tell you that it’s a great time to sell your business. Take it from Los, a business advisor and established entrepreneur, who says he and his team are currently in the process of selling $300M worth of companies doing between $2M - $15M EBITDA. Today, Los talks to me about the ins and outs of the buyer and seller market. How should entrepreneurs prepare for an exit? When should they prepare? How do they know...

2023-02-0245 min

Smarter Not Harder Adam Robinson: Cracking the System and Simplifying Life's ComplexitiesIn this episode of the Smarter, Not Harder podcast, we are joined by Adam Robinson. Adam was one of the two co-founders of the Princeton Review and for the last 12 years has been immersed in global financial markets. His book "Cracking the System: The SAT" remains the only test prep book to ever become a New York Times Best Seller." Adam chats with host Boomer Anderson about his unique approach to spot trends before they actually happen, how to simplify financial markets, his experience at the Princeton Review, his definition of struggle, the role of mentors, and so much more. Wh...

2023-02-012h 09

Ten Years In The Making Jolie Skin Co. Revolutionizes How People Shower & Sold $4M in Year One with Ryan BabenzienAfter disrupting the billion-dollar men's footwear industry with his premium, Italian-crafted sneaker brand, which was sold to Steve Madden, Ryan Babenzien set out to launch another D2C business. But this time with unmatched thoughtfulness and intentionality. He asked himself a simple question… What criteria does my next product need, in order for it to become a major success? After determining that framework, he launched Jolie Skin Co.— a beauty and wellness brand that brought in more than $4M in its first year. In today’s episode, Ryan lets you in...

2023-01-2647 min

Ten Years In The Making Strategies for Explosive Social Media Growth with Triple Whale’s Tommy ClarkFor founders starting or growing a social media presence, making progress can often be paralysis by analysis. Which platform should you build on? What sort of content should you post? Should you focus on a personal brand or a business brand? In today’s episode, Triple Whale’s Head of Social, Tommy Clark, answers all these questions — and a whole lot more. Tommy also shares his thoughts on the most important skill for social media growth, why blending in might make more sense than standing out, and how he recommends content creators change their...

2023-01-1947 min

Ten Years In The Making Meal-Replacement Startup Scales to $30M in 4 Years with Matt CaubleAs high-flying tech companies dominate the headlines, Matt Cauble’s approach to startup success took a different approach. He asked a simple question: What do people need? Matt is the co-founder of Soylent and Kin Euphorics, food and beverage companies that solve simple problems for everyday people. Soylent offers meal replacement options, saving time for on-the-go people, while Kin Euphorics boasts feel-good non-alcoholic drinks for those who want to socialize but avoid the booze. Today, Matt talks to me about how he uncovered the market opportunity for both companies, how he iterated the products before br...

2023-01-1244 min

Ten Years In The Making Marketing, Memes and Making 8-Figure eCommerce Exits with Vigilance Co-Founder, Dennis HegstadWhether it’s scaling businesses to $100+ million valuations or growing Twitter accounts to millions of followers, Dennis Hegstad has built life-changing income streams across the eCommerce ecosystem. Dennis founded and exited both LiveRecover and OrderBump — companies focused on the Shopify merchant market. In today’s episode, Dennis shares insights from his 14-year eCommerce journey, including how he came up with the ideas for his businesses, why he decided to bootstrap growth instead of raise with VCs, and how offer positioning can affect your perceived value. You’ll also hear about how Dennis incorporates his Twitter success...

2023-01-0551 min

Ten Years In The Making Lalo Baby Gear Brand Turns Parenting Overwhelm into D2C Giant with Michael WiederMichael Wieder disrupted a $10B industry not by solving a problem, but by solving a feeling – ”overwhelmed.” Michael is the Co-Founder of Lalo, a thriving D2C brand that makes modern day baby and toddler products. He started the company when he noticed a disconnect between legacy brands and consumers in the baby gear industry. By going to stores where expecting parents shopped, Michael learned his target audience’s exact feelings, allowing him to build a brand identity and product line to meet his ideal client’s desires. In today’s episode, you’ll hear Michae...

2022-12-2941 min

Ten Years In The Making How to Win on LinkedIn & Grow a Massive Following with Daniel MurrayIf you’re trying to build an online audience, creating content is a must. But how do you make content that cuts through the noise and actually gets noticed? Right now, there’s a big opportunity to leverage LinkedIn to gain attention—and those who are taking advantage of it, are winning BIG! Daniel Murray, Founder of The Marketing Millennials, is a perfect example. He’s amassed over 500,000 LinkedIn followers and only started posting in 2019. He’s cracked the code on how to create content that the LinkedIn algorithm loves, and today he’s going to s...

2022-12-2252 min

Ten Years In The Making All Bliss, No Booze: How Kin Euphorics Created a New Category of Adult Beverage with Jen BatchelorImagine a drink that had all the benefits of booze without the hangover. Well, it exists, and today I’m talking to the founder. Jen Batchelor is the CEO (Chief Euphorics Officer) of Kin Euphorics, which she co-founded with American supermodel Bella Hadid. Launched grassroots in 2017, the non-alcoholic, mood-boosting beverage is made with a combo of functional ingredients (nootropics, adaptogens, and botanicals) that enhance cognition, boost immunity, and fend off stress. Basically, the brand offers adults a clean alternative to alcohol, and I’m a BIG fan! In this episode, I chat...

2022-12-1543 min

Ten Years In The Making Dandruff-Fighting Scalp Care Brand Disrupts Antiquated Industry with Robbie SalterHave you ever heard of a new startup idea and thought to yourself, "why didn't I think of that?" Most of these "simple ideas" seem obvious when you first come across them, but what you don't see are all insights that lead to uncovering the perfect positioning. Today, I'm talking with Robbie Salter. Robbie is the Founder and Co-CEO of Jupiter—a dandruff-fighting scalp care brand that doesn't look or act like one. As it turns out, 75% of the world gets dandruff at some point in their lives. It's more common than acne! Bu...

2022-12-0845 min

Firing The Man Cheapest Way to Get High Converting Emails with Adam Robinson from Retention.com Part 2Adam is the Founder and CEO of Retention.com (formerly Getemails) which he's bootstrapped to 14m ARR in 2 ½ years with six people. Retention.com is an identity resolution service that can identify one-third of your anonymous website traffic so you can market to those potential customers. Yes, read that sentence again, it’s magical. Before Retention, Adam was the founder/CEO of Robly Email Marketing, which was bootstrapped and he exited for 8 figures to private equity in 2020.This is part two of the episode with Adam Robinson. In the previous episode, he talks about revolutionary ways to get...

2022-11-0132 min

Firing The Man Cheapest Way to Get High Converting Emails with Adam Robinson from Retention.com Part 1Adam is the Founder and CEO of Retention.com (formerly Getemails) which he's bootstrapped to 14m ARR in 2 ½ years with six people. Retention.com is an identity resolution service that has the ability to identify one-third of your anonymous website traffic so you can market to those potential customers. Yes, read that sentence again, it’s magical. Prior to Retention, Adam was the founder/CEO of Robly Email Marketing, which was bootstrapped and he exited for 8 figures to private equity in 2020.This is a two-part episode where Adam talks us through a revolutionary way to...

2022-10-2529 min

Real Faith Stories 87: The Power of Telling Your Story - Adam GuntonAdam Gunton is living proof that God wants to use your story to set other people free. Listen and be amazed. Also, included in the show notes below, be sure to click on the worship song link that was hand-picked for this episode. Special Guest: Adam Gunton.Links:Episode Worship Song: Pour Your Spirit Out (Spotify)Episode Worship Song: Pour Your Spirit Out (YouTube)Meet Adam (About & Social Media Links)Adam's BookAdam's Website

2022-02-1730 min

say YES to yourself! | Midlife Reinvention & Empowerment for Women A Love Letter to "An Invitation to the Great Game" by Adam RobinsonThis week on the Love Letters, Life, and Other Conversations Podcast Jane and Wendy discuss the to be published book "An Invitation to the Great Game" by Adam RobinsonWendy shares a chance encounter with author Adam Robinson and the generosity he showed with his time, words, and connection through conversation. Jane and Wendy discuss taking the time to be present, whether that is by turning off your phone or subscribing to the idea of a two-drink minimum, meaning take the time to sit and be present in the time it takes to have two drinks of...

2022-01-2635 min

Next Level Agents: The Kevin & Fred Show - Interviews with the best and brightest minds in the real estate industry REPLAY: Adam Robinson Part 4 - How to invest in a low-to-no growth worldIn the final part of my conversation with Adam Robinson, we shift to markets, investing and financial decision making in an increasingly complex world. This world is filled with often surprising and even contradictory information, and as investors, the response should be to find the opportunities in the anomalies. This is a momentum market where things are amplified and bifurcated. Investors have to step and act wisely. We have to keep things simple. Be aware of crucial information and check our own confirmation bias. Social implications have financial ones too. How do we...

2021-06-211h 17

Next Level Agents: The Kevin & Fred Show - Interviews with the best and brightest minds in the real estate industry REPLAY: Adam Robinson Part 2 - How Not to Be StupidIn the second part of my conversation with Adam Robinson, we discuss the work and research he did for his book How Not to Be Stupid, and what the dynamics of stupidity are in today’s world. This is a timely discussion because by the measure of Adam’s criteria of stupidity, we’re in the danger zone now. Adam shares why we need to be cautious when we find ourselves in the stupid zone, and how the stupid zone creates behavioral blind spots that make us more susceptible to disaster. What makes...

2021-06-211h 06

Next Level Agents: The Kevin & Fred Show - Interviews with the best and brightest minds in the real estate industry REPLAY: Adam Robinson Part 1 - The Causes of an Increasingly Perilous WorldIn this special episode of the podcast, I’m joined by educator, author and thought leader Adam Robinson. Adam’s writings, analyses, thoughts and insights have inspired us and have provided us with a new lens with which to see and understand the world. He is a long-term mentor of ours and someone we’ve looked up to for years. It’s truly an honor to have him on our show. Adam talks about how questions lead to thinking and possibly new outcomes to create a less perilous future. Adam Robinson is an American educator, freelance a...

2021-06-211h 15

The Business Brew Adam Robinson - A Unique MindAdam Robinson is the Co-Founder of The Princeton Review, a NY Times Best Selling author, and a US Chess Federation life master. He currently works as a global macro advisor to the heads of some of the world's largest hedge funds through Robinson Global Strategies. Bill has wanted to interview Adam since he heard Tim Ferris interview Adam at The 92nd St. Y. You can find one of his episodes with Tim Ferris at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSyMmleisQM. See also Adam's interview with Shane Parrish at https://fs.blog/knowledge-project/adam-robinson-pt1/. Finally, Adam recently did a 4-hour interview...

2021-04-012h 16

The Logistics of Logistics What is SONAR with Adam RobinsonWhat is SONAR with Adam Robinson Adam Robinson and Joe Lynch answer the question, what is SONAR. As the Vice President, Product Marketing SONAR at FreightWaves, Adam is the perfect person to explain SONAR. About Adam Robinson Adam Robinson is the Vice President, Product Marketing of SONAR at FreightWaves. Prior to joining FreightWaves, Adam had a brief stint at Turvo where he was Director of Product Marketing. Adam's first foray into logistics was as the Marketing Manager at Ceresis, where he oversaw marketing strategy including website development, social media and content marketing, trade show marketing, email campaigns...

2020-10-0832 min

Next Level Agents: The Kevin & Fred Show - Interviews with the best and brightest minds in the real estate industry Adam Robinson Part 4 - How to Invest Wisely in a Low to No Growth MarketIn the final part of my conversation with Adam Robinson, we shift to markets, investing and financial decision making in an increasingly complex world. This world is filled with often surprising and even contradictory information, and as investors, the response should be to find the opportunities in the anomalies. This is a momentum market where things are amplified and bifurcated. Investors have to step and act wisely. We have to keep things simple. Be aware of crucial information and check our own confirmation bias. Social implications have financial ones too. How do we...

2020-06-291h 19

Next Level Agents: The Kevin & Fred Show - Interviews with the best and brightest minds in the real estate industry Adam Robinson Part 2: How Not to Be StupidIn the second part of my conversation with Adam Robinson, we discuss the work and research he did for his book How Not to Be Stupid, and what the dynamics of stupidity are in today’s world. This is a timely discussion because by the measure of Adam’s criteria of stupidity, we’re in the danger zone now. Adam shares why we need to be cautious when we find ourselves in the stupid zone, and how the stupid zone creates behavioral blind spots that make us more susceptible to disaster. What makes...

2020-06-221h 06

Next Level Agents: The Kevin & Fred Show - Interviews with the best and brightest minds in the real estate industry Adam Robinson Part 1 - The Causes of an Increasingly Perilous WorldIn this special episode of the podcast, I’m joined by educator, author and thought leader Adam Robinson. Adam’s writings, analyses, thoughts and insights have inspired us and have provided us with a new lens with which to see and understand the world. He is a long-term mentor of ours and someone we’ve looked up to for years. It’s truly an honor to have him on our show. Adam talks about how questions lead to thinking and possibly new outcomes to create a less perilous future. Adam Robinson is an American educator, freelance...

2020-06-221h 15

SpiritWalking with Asa Hoffman Adam Robinson: Perspectives on the Re-EmergenceIn this episode, I talk with Adam Robinson - a Wizard. Entrepreneur. Shaman of financial markets. Seeker. Embracer of possibility. Adam Robinson was born in New York City and grew up in Evanston, Illinois, just outside Chicago. He attended the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School before receiving a degree in jurisprudence from Oxford University. After graduate school, he became one of two co-founders of The Princeton Review. His first book, originally entitled Cracking the System: The SAT, remains the only test prep book ever to become a New York Times bestseller. Rob...

2020-06-161h 59

North Star Podcast Adam Robinson: Searching for SecretsIn December, I went to a live taping of the Tim Ferriss Podcast at the famous 92nd Street Y in New York City. There was a surprise guest at the event named Adam Robinson, and after hearing him speak, I tapped my friend on the shoulder and told him I’d find a way to get him on the podcast. Adam Robinson cracked the SAT before co-founding the Princeton Review. He also wrote the only test preparation book to ever become a New York Times bestseller. He attended The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania as an unde...

2019-09-031h 14

Whatever Survey Podcast Episode 9: NES Classic w/ Ben RobinsonEPISODE 9 HAPPENED! WOW! It's been a while, I know. Life is crazy and we have had a lot going on...but who cares about that! This is an episode with my brother Ben, discussing (and playing) the NES Classic. Hopefully you'll enjoy...and maybe even learn something. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whateversurvey/ Twitter: @whateversurvey Instagram: @whateversurvey

2018-08-0420 min

Whatever Survey Podcast Episode 8: Listener Questions! w/Katie RobinsonThe Whatever Survey Podcast is BACK!!! This week we're answering listener questions. "We" being myself and Katie! My first ever return guest! It was a lot of fun. We talked about WWE, music, drink holders, cats...a plethora of fun topics. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whateversurvey/ Twitter: @whateversurvey Instagram: @whateversurvey

2018-06-3034 min

Whatever Survey Podcast Episode 6: The Bachelorette Chat with Katie RobinsonOn today's episode, I talk to my WIFE! Katie joins in to talk about her history watching The Bachelor/The Bachelorette, our thoughts on the newest season with Becca, we run down the participants and what our first impressions are, and so much more. Follow my Bachelor Critic twitter at: @bachcritic And follow me on Twitter and Instagram at: @whateversurvey

2018-05-3042 min

Whatever Survey Podcast Episode 2: WWE Greatest Royal Rumble Survey w/ Ben RobinsonIn this episode, Adam and his co-host Ben Robinson survey the first ever WWE pay per view in Saudi Arabia, the Greatest Royal Rumble. This one is longer than last episode, folks! Big thanks to Ben for joining. Twitter: @whateversurvey Ben's Twitter: @bwrobinson

2018-05-031h 24

Apostrophe Cast Joseph Young and Adam RobinsonThis episode we bring you Joseph Young reading from Adam Robinson's collection, Adam Robison and Other Poems available from Narrow House, and Adam Robinson reading from Joseph Young's collection of microfiction, Easter Rabbit, available from Publishing Genius. Are they two ventriloquists using each other as dummies or two dummies using each other as ventriloquists? Who gets to sit on who's lap? Whatever the arrangement may be, the voices and visions they conjure from each other's mouths will astound and inspire. Please enjoy Joseph Young and Adam Robinson.

2010-03-1100 min