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Growth TalksNavigating Big Tech Layoffs and Startup Opportunities in 2024In this episode of Growth Talks, Michal Sadowski and Mick McGryphon dive into the 2024 big tech layoffs, discussing how over 100,000 employees have been affected by massive cuts at companies like Dell, PayPal, and Google. They explore whether this shift could lead to a boost in startup hiring, drawing parallels with the post-2008 economic crisis. Michal and Mick also share their thoughts on the evolving job market, how tech professionals can adapt, and the growing gap between large corporations and startups. Tune in for insights into the future of work in a post-AI world, and tips for navigating career transitions in...2024-09-0436 minGrowth TalksShould you attend conferences? Maximizing Event ROI for StartupsIn this episode of Growth Talks, Michal Sadowski and Mick Griffin delve into the value of attending conferences, especially for startup founders. Broadcasting live from the Carpathian Summit, they discuss critical considerations for startups, including which conferences to attend, budgeting, and the potential benefits of networking. Michal and Mick share personal anecdotes, such as pivotal moments at the Internet Beta and InfoShare conferences, emphasizing the importance of strategic connections and thought leadership. They also explore guerrilla marketing tactics and the need for a balanced approach to conference participation. Practical tips for engaging with potential clients or influencers at events and...2024-06-1932 minGrowth TalksThe Impact of Search Generative Experience (SGE) on Your BusinessThe Search Generative Experience (SGE) integrates advanced AI to revolutionize the conventional search engine model. Unlike traditional search engines that return a list of links, SGE uses generative AI to understand queries in context and produce direct, synthesized responses. Obviously, this will affect most businesses as it will affect Google results. What can we do to prepare? Can you even prepare for such a substantial change? Hope you find our new episode useful.2024-03-1829 minGrowth TalksStartup Essentials The 5 Must-Have Tools for New BusinessesLaunching a new business can be a daunting endeavor, but having the right tools in your arsenal can make all the difference. In this episode of 'Startup Essentials: The 5 Must-Have Tools for New Businesses,' we dive into the critical tools that every new entrepreneur should consider. From cutting-edge technology to simplify your operations, to essential software that boosts your team's productivity, we cover the key investments that set your business up for success.2024-02-2235 minGrowth TalksFirst 5 Hires to Skyrocket Your Startup Success!We dive into the crucial decisions that shape the future of your new business. We explore the pivotal roles that are essential to get your startup off the ground and soaring.This episode provides practical advice on which roles should be your first hires. We'll also share real-life experiences, common hiring mistakes to avoid, and actionable tips to help you make the right hiring decisions.2023-12-1044 minGrowth TalksAI Tools: From Skeptic to EnthusiastExplore the unique experiences, challenges, and eye-opening moments that led to fully embrace the power of artificial intelligence in our professional life. Whether you're a curious skeptic or already passionate about AI, this podcast offers valuable insights and practical wisdom.Follow Mick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickgriffinFollow Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michalsadowski1/2023-11-0236 minGrowth TalksREACTING to ChatGPT Sales Tips: How to get first 10 customers?Join us as we unpack ChatGPT's AI-generated tips for securing initial customers. We'll analyze their real-world applicability and discuss AI's role in modern sales. Perfect for startups and sales enthusiasts!Follow Mick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickgriffinFollow Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michalsadowski1/2023-08-2151 minGrowth TalksAI Unleashed: The Game-Changing Tools Revolutionizing Business | GrowthTalks #42Step into the world of cutting-edge technology as we explore the remarkable impact of artificial intelligence on various aspects of running a business. In this enlightening episode, we uncover the transformative power of AI tools and how they are reshaping industries and revolutionizing traditional business practices. From intelligent data analysis and predictive algorithms to automated customer service and personalized marketing strategies, we delve into real-world examples of how AI is driving innovation and unlocking new opportunities for growth. Join us as we engage with industry experts and trailblazing entrepreneurs who have harnessed the power of AI to gain a competitive...2023-06-2129 minGrowth TalksFrom Bootstrap to Venture: Navigating Startup Growth Strategies | GrowthTalks #41In this captivating episode, we dive deep into the world of entrepreneurship and explore the two distinct paths founders often take to fuel their startup dreams: bootstrapping and venture capital. Join us as we dissect the pros and cons of each strategy, uncovering the trade-offs, risks, and rewards associated with each approach. Discover firsthand accounts from successful entrepreneurs who have embarked on both paths, as they share their insights, challenges, and triumphs. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or an avid startup enthusiast, this episode will provide you with valuable perspectives to help you make informed decisions about the future of...2023-06-0726 minGrowth TalksEmpowering Growth: Unleashing the Potential of ESOPs | GrowthTalks Ep. #40In this compelling episode of "Growth Talks," we delve into the captivating world of ESOPs (Employee Stock Ownership Plans) and their transformative impact on businesses. Join us as we unlock the power of ESOPs and explore how they can revolutionize employee engagement, foster a culture of ownership, and drive exceptional growth.Whether you're an entrepreneur curious about ESOPs or an executive seeking innovative ways to engage and motivate your team, this episode of "Growth Talks" equips you with the knowledge and inspiration needed to leverage ESOPs as a catalyst for sustainable growth and lasting success.Tune...2023-05-0527 minGrowth TalksPricing in SaaS, fears of recession and how to get sales outside local market | GrowthTalks Ep. #39#GrowthTalks featuring Mick Griffin. In this episode, we discuss:+ How to get sales in Poland vs How to get sales on the global market?+ How do changes in pricing affect SaaS business?+ How can SaaS companies prepare for a recession?2022-09-0141 min
Growth TalksClubhouse for client acquisition. Basecamp controversy. Remote Work / Ep. #38#GrowthTalks featuring Mick Griffin. In this episode we discuss:+Controversy around Basecamp. + Basecamp announced an internal ban on political talks. + Clubhouse - is it just a viral or a sensible platform for content creators and a potential valuable customer acquisition channel. + Remote work - what awaits us? Will the remote first or remote only model win? Or maybe something else?2021-07-0644 minGrowth Talks15 Challenge Product Hunt Results GrowthTalks/ Ep. #37#GrowthTalks featuring Mick Griffin. In this episode we discuss:+ Product Hunt promo results. Best practices for running a product hunt campaign.+ $15 Challenge - a fun game translated from basketball into SaaS multiverse :)2020-12-2153 minGrowth TalksConversion Rate benchmarks goldmine New email service (Hey.com) / Ep. #36#GrowthTalks featuring Mick Griffin. In this episode we discuss:+ Hey.com a new email service from the founders of Basecamp.+ Conversion rate benchmarks goldmine from Heap Analytics https://heap.io/blog/data-stories/goo...2020-09-1123 minGrowth Talks7 Things I Wish I Knew when Starting a Business Michal Sadowski Infoshare 2019/ Ep. #35Full keynote from an amazing InfoShare 2019 conference https://infoshare.pl/ A compilation of best practices, tips, tricks, hacks, and fuckups from our journey from 0 to 100,000 users a month. Supplemented with stories from fellow entrepreneurs. Learn from my mistakes as I share tactics and tools that will help you to grow an online business.About me:Founder & CEO at Brand24, a media monitoring tool used by 3000+ companies across 110 countries. A public speaker with over 200 keynotes. Best Co-Founder in The Next Web Startup Awards. Web Summit Conference People's Stage winner.2019-09-1018 minGrowth TalksCustomer Retention Report 2019 and Mailchimps mockumentary series / Ep. #34#GrowthTalks featuring Mick Griffin. In this episode we discuss:+ Customer Retention Report by Brightback https://brightback.com/blog/b2-c--b2-...Discounts and deals are the most popular retention tacticCompanies are mostly not yet collecting data to act uponSMB-focused Companies are better in customer service then Enterprise-focused Companies+ MailChimp launches their own mockumentary series https://mailchimp.com/presents/2019-09-1017 minGrowth Talks5 Amazing Tools to Boost your Business in 2019/ Ep. #33#GrowthTalks featuring Mick Griffin. In this episode we discuss:+ 5 amazing tools to boost your business in 2019 including:+ https://www.livesession.io The fastest way to understand customer's digital experience+ https://www.prodsight.ai Automated customer feedback analysis+ https://clearbit.com/Data to power your entire business+ https://www.leadworx.com Convert Anonymous Website Visitors into Customers+ https://www.madkudu.com/ Lead scoring, actionable predictive analytics2019-09-1019 minGrowth TalksStripe launches in Europe, Infoshare conference and How to Get Most out of Events/ Ep. #32#GrowthTalks featuring Mick Griffin. In this episode we discuss:+ Stripe Billing launches in Europe+ Infoshare conference and How to Get Most out of Events2019-06-1717 minGrowth TalksIntercom launches product tours Basecamps approach to customer service/ Ep. #31#GrowthTalks featuring Mick Griffin. In this episode we discuss:+ Intercom launches product tours, a direct competitor to Appcues.+ At Basecamp, everyone works at customer service for a day once every few weeks.2019-05-2013 minGrowth TalksCommunication Workshop/ Ep. #30#GrowthTalks featuring Mick Griffin. How to talk through benefits, rather than features? Mick is talking about our internal communication workshop that was really eye-opening for many of our team members.2019-04-0514 minGrowth TalksAppcues Userpilot - user onboarding apps / Ep. #29#GrowthTalks featuring Mick Griffin. We look into the communication of Appcues and UserPilot. Amazing tools enabling you to create product walkthroughs, in-app messages, user onboarding, feature adoption and more. Tools reviewed in this episode:http://appcues.comhttp://userpilot.com2019-03-2632 min
Growth TalksBoost Your Marketing with Linkedin Video / Ep. #28Another quick, mostly unedited podcast. A little experiment on getting exposure for videos across different Social platforms including Facebook, Youtube, Linkedin and Twitter. Surprising results really!Linkedin (Reach 14K): 48,000 views, 1.2K likes, 97 commentsFacebook (Reach 31K): 42,000 views, 1.7K likes, 139 commentsTwitter (Reach 23K): 13,000 views, 232 likes, 9 repliesYoutube (Reach 11K): 11,600 views, 188 likes, 11 commentsLinks to the same video on each platform:https://web.facebook.com/michalsadows...https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8Ynt...https://twitter.com/sadek/status/1073...2019-03-2603 minGrowth TalksHow Marketing Sales Can Work Together to Grow Sales Startup Tips / Ep. #27In this episode of #GrowthTalks featuring Mick Griffin, we break down our Sales Funnel and talk about marketing vs sales turf war. We provide tips on how to setup your marketing goals as well as sales goals so both teams work together. We talk about sales tactics, sales funnel awareness, bonus systems for marketing team members and much more. How to generate quality traffic that converts to actual customers? Some onboarding tips we recommend to optimize conversion and grow sales. List of materials / tools / books we mention during the video.Sales Acceleration Formula: https://www.youtube...2019-03-2634 minGrowth TalksHow to automate your sales / Ep. #26#GrowthTalks featuring Mick Griffin. Simple strategies for scaling Your sales. We help you to determine if your company should be focused on Inbound Sales or Outbound Sales (or both). We share good practices, tools and tricks to help you grow your startup business.2019-03-2648 minGrowth Talks5 Minute Fix That Resulted in 23 Growth in Signups / Ep. #25Just a short podscat about one of my recent revelations. We changed the color of our online chat button led to a 23% growth in signups (on our website http://brand24.com). Obviously, these are just initial results, we will need to analyze this over a longer period. Moreover, growth in signups doesn't have to result in net client growth, but personally, I'm really hopeful!2019-03-2603 minGrowth Talks7 Growth Tips and Tricks for Ecommerce (Free Keynote from Rewise Conference 2019) / Ep. #24My keynote from ReWise Online Conference 2019. Good practices, growth hacks and tips on how to boost your marketing & sales efforts. Learn how to find steps on your site that cause the biggest drop in your clients. I recommend several tools for you to use to boost client satisfaction as well as online communication. Hope you enjoy it!Download free PDF here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/165ic...1. Track users and setup funnels.2. Fix major UX/UI inefficiencies to boost conversion.3. Leverage Social Proof on your website.4. Uncover Direct Traffic.5. Engage Online...2019-03-2632 minGrowth TalksSlack - fastest growing SaaS / Ep. #23#GrowthTalks featuring Mick Griffin. We look into SLACK homepage! Likely the fastest growing SaaS tool ever. Check out their homepage structure and communication.Tools reviewed in this episode:http://slack.com2019-03-2619 minGrowth TalksIntercom - a popular marketing automation tool / Ep. #22#GrowthTalks featuring Mick Griffin. In this episode, we break down INTERCOM! Likely the most popular marketing automation tool out there. Check out their homepage structure and communication. What can you learn from one of the fastest growing SaaS tools on the market?Tools reviewed in this episode:http://intercom.com2019-03-2624 minGrowth Talks7 Tools to Boost Your Growth in 2019 / Ep. #21Here's the list of 7 new marketing & productivity tools to use in 2019. Some of my favorite new apps & products released recently:-https://historysearch.com - turns websites you visit into searchable documents. A very helpful way to save time searching for content you’ve read or watched. It is compatible with Google Docs, Office 365. Gmail. Intercom. Jira and more.https://boxiqq.co/ - live dashboard. Sort of like Google Studio mixed with IFTTT. You can easily create a dashboard, then connect a specific section or box with services like Youtube, Intercom, Twitter, Google Analytics, Mailchimp and mo...2019-03-2608 minGrowth TalksDo You Need a Unique Business Idea / Ep. #20Another quick podcast inspired by stumbling upon an article "10 Unique Business Ideas to Inspire You in 2018". Do you really need be an absolute gamechanger? Do you need a unique idea for your business? I don't think you do. "You don't have to be first. You only need to be the best."2019-03-2603 minGrowth TalksWere reviewing Brand24 homepage / Ep. #19#GrowthTalks featuring Mick Griffin. We decided it ain't fair to criticize other products (their websites and communication) while not showcasing our own mistakes. This is why we decided to review... Brand24...Tools reviewed in this episode:http://brand24.com2019-03-2620 minGrowth TalksQUICK TIPS Reasons You Arent Getting Sales / Ep. #18Another quick podcast inspired by my recent conversation with a fellow entrepreneur who just launched an online store with a vegetarian food. He promoted his new shop via FB Ads to get 1300 visitors but only few sales. He asked me for advice on what is he doing wrong?2019-03-2604 minGrowth TalksQUICK TIPS Re-engage your visitors with Subscribers.com / Ep. #17A quick tip about a tool I stumbled upon just now. Subscribers.com allows you to easily launch Chrome/Firefox notifications for your blog / website. Really cool and simple product I look forward testing more.2019-03-2602 minGrowth TalksSymu.co , PressPad & more / Ep. #16#GrowthTalks featuring Mick Griffin. We're reviewing your tools, products and your communication. Providing tips and tricks on how to improve your growth.Tools reviewed in this episode:https://www.symu.cohttps://presspadapp.com2019-03-2632 minGrowth TalksImprove Your Communication / Ep. #15#GrowthTalks featuring Mick Griffin. We're reviewing your tools, products and your communication. Providing tips and tricks on how to improve your growth.Tools reviewed in this episode:https://www.shuttout.com/https://yawave.com/2019-03-2627 minGrowth TalksHow to Social Insights can boost your online business with Jon Ferrara, CEO Founder of Nimble / Ep. #14The interview with Jon Ferrara (@Jon_Ferrara) is here! Jon is the Founder and CEO at Nimble CRM. Expert on Social Selling. His major interests: #SocialSelling, #SocialBusiness, #InfluencerRelations.2019-03-2633 minGrowth TalksBoost your Signups / Ep. #13We're starting a new segment called #GrowthTalks featuring Mick Griffin. We're reviewing your tools, products and your communication. Providing tips and tricks on how to improve your growth. The idea here is to provide practical knowledge and actionable tips. Tools reviewed in this episode:https://harmonizely.comhttps://appoint.ly/2019-03-2628 minGrowth TalksTips from The Fastest Growing Tech Companies in Europe / Ep. #12Q&A session with the founders of the fastest growing tech companies in Europe according to Technology Fast 50. Organized by Deloitte, Fast50 is a programme that recognizes and profiles the fastest growing public or private technology companies in Central Europe.2019-03-261h 08Growth Talks10 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Starting a Business / Ep. #11The list of Common Mistakes People Make When Starting a Business is based on my observations of startup creators I meet during conferences or my mentorship sessions. However, a lot of the mistakes are my own, so I'm not trying to be the all-knowing guru here. Hope you like the video!Mistakes business owners make:1. Not launching soon enough.Trying to polish the product indefinitely. Founders typically are afraid to spoil the first impression. They are mostly unaware of a larger risk. Misjudging the client's expectations. In other words: what we think customers want can...2019-03-2617 minGrowth Talks4 tips to boost the benefits of attending conferences Social Media Marketing World 2018 / Ep. #10I’ve just returned from Social Media Marketing World conference so it feels like a perfect opportunity to share 4 Tips to Boost the Benefits of Attending Conferences. TIPS1. Give value to other attendees. Create a report. Shoot a highlights video. Interview some of the speakers. There is a number of ways you can get attention.2. Choose conferences that offer good attendee to exhibitor ratio. Web summit vs SMMW.BONUS TIP: If you want to be a sponsor - book early to choose the best spot.3. Dominate top tweets and Instagram po...2019-03-2603 minGrowth TalksIncrease your creativity and productivity / Ep. #9Creative Friday is the day of the month when we stop doing our “regular” tasks and use it for side projects, new ideas, acquiring new knowledge, testing new tools, practices. It is a way to boost creativity and productivity across the company.--When do we do Creative Friday?Creative Friday is happening on a different date for each office. We do that so offices can cover for each other. One office has a Creative Friday. Others cover for them. You can also divide a single office into two groups.--What are the...2019-03-2605 minGrowth TalksHow to Understand Your Customer and Personalize Communication Startup Tips / Ep. #8Episode featuring Mick Griffin. Simple strategies for learning about your customers to improve your communication. How to talk through benefits rather than buzzwords. Use online tools to research customer before contactng.2019-03-2635 minGrowth Talks13 tips to improve your customer support / Ep. #7I truly believe You can build a meaningful, healthy business in any industry simply by focusing on the great customer support. It is why I compiled a list of 13 tips / best practices to help you improve your customer support and customer success.Tips are pretty much universal, so hopefully, you'll be able to use them in any business. I typically pass this list to our new team members, so they are aware of our company’s standards.1. Don't try to sell.2. Power of words "Thank you" and "Sorry".3. Try to build informal relations with cu...2019-03-2610 minGrowth Talks8 tools you should try in 2018 / Ep. #6This is a new segment called Startup Toolkit designed to share tools that can help you to improve many different parts of your business. Some of them are brand new, some existed for a while.List of Tools:https://useproof.com/https://hunter.io https://www.voilanorbert.com/ or https://clearbit.com/ https://www.detectivelabs.com/ https://storm-up.comhttps://www.fullstory.com/https://biteable.com/ or https://lumen5.com/ or https://slide.ly/promohttps://draftsend.com/https://www.rebrandly.com/ DISCLAIMER: I get NO benefits by...2019-03-2613 minGrowth Talks6 fast ways to improve your online business / Ep. #5One of the reasons I started this channel was to promote the culture of actionable tips, actionable knowledge. Fixes that you could implement today!6 Fast Ways to Improve Your Online Business-----------------------1. Install online chat component on your website.a. http://Livechatinc.com or free equivalent such as Purechat or Tawk.to.b. Simple implementation.c. You can also use Marketing Automation tools such as http://Intercom.io, http://Userengage.io or http://Synerise.com but they are typically more expensive (but also more capable).d. Mobile app makes it...2019-03-2629 minGrowth Talks12 tips to find investors for your startup / Ep. #4Tips and tricks that will help you to find investors for your startup. I also included templates for emails you can use to contact investors.12 Tips for Finding Investors For Your Startup:1. Overvaluing Your Idea is bad.2. Co-Founders over Investors.3. Product first. Investors later. Focus on your business and investors will find you. Get to MVP or first customers, then talk to investors.4. Be brief when creating Pitch Deck. Use high-concept pitch. Focus on Product, Target Consumers and Monetization.5. Always have alternatives. Consider crowdfunding, ICOs, etc. (More info: https://medium.com/blockchain-review/...) 2019-03-2616 minGrowth TalksHow do you promote a start up business / Ep. #3Tips and tricks for promoting a new business. Particularly with no money. Learn from my experience in launching a startup with no budget.2019-03-2606 minGrowth TalksHow to stop worrying stressing / Ep. #2Few tips on how to deal with stress and worry. Probably my most personal podcast yet. For 3 years I had a huge problem with sleeping. I worried about our company, about results, projections, competitors. -Books that helped me a lot:The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...Dale Carnegie Free Audiobook : How To Stop Worrying And Start Living: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAH-v...Polish version: http://lubimyczytac.pl/ksiazka/17348/...2019-03-2612 minGrowth TalksHow we improved sales by tweaking our pricing / Ep. #1How to communicate value to customers? Insane story! A few weeks back, my main challenge was our drop in sales within a global version of Brand24. We needed to find out which changes we made in past weeks caused our sales to drop. What we were able to find through analytics tools was the fact a large number of our potential customers was bouncing of our "Pick a plan" page. No idea why. I was trying to crunch more data when I saw Pawel Tkaczyk (http://paweltkaczyk.com/), who was visiting our office. He asked me "what's up", so I...2019-03-2605 min