Talk to Stefan - Founder Hot Seat

Pivoting the product, what needs to be done? - Ash Phillips, Dffrnt

In this coaching-style session, I'm joined by Ash Phillips [https://twitter.com/asherphizzle], Founder of Dffrnt [https://dffrnt.so/]. Ash has worked to build up the Dffrnt community, an alternative to accelerators and described as a 'modern membership organisation providing business benefits & perks, plus on-demand support, by subscription'. We talk through how Ash can start to shift the focus of the community to allow room for his other ventures, that support the wider mission. We explore: * How he's looking at the bigger mission and how different products may help achieve it * How a potential ADHD diagnose affects his approach to work * Whether Ash's plans collide with his aims * What would happen if the community did start heading in the wrong direction and how Ash would notice To learn more about the podcast: https://talktostefan.com/#podcast [https://talktostefan.com/#podcast] Find me on Twitter [https://www.twitter.com/TalkToStefan]: https://www.twitter.com/TalkToStefan [https://www.twitter.com/TalkToStefan]... send me a message if you're interested in startup/founder coaching [https://www.talktostefan.com/].

5 revenue-generating products. Time to double down? - Jakob Greenfeld

In this coaching-style session, I'm joined by Jakob Greenfeld [https://twitter.com/jakobgreenfeld], Founder of multiple products [https://jakobgreenfeld.com/]. Jakob's worked to build a portfolio of online products, covering both newsletter and data products (along with having many more ideas). His products are producing revenue for him, but haven't seen hockey stick growth. We talk through whether Jakob will double down on what he's got or continue to increase the number of products he's built. We explore: * The products Jakob has created so far * What Jakob really enjoys spending his time on * The difference between products that feel easier or more difficult to grow * Whether Jakob shuts down products to focus or continue building out the breadth To learn more about the podcast: https://talktostefan.com/#podcast [https://talktostefan.com/#podcast] Find me on Twitter [https://www.twitter.com/TalkToStefan]: https://www.twitter.com/TalkToStefan [https://www.twitter.com/TalkToStefan]... send me a message if you're interested in startup/founder coaching [https://www.talktostefan.com/].

Building authentic relationships with founders - MK, Sparrow

In this coaching-style session, I'm joined by MK, Founder of Sparrow [https://sparrowstartup.com/]. Sparrow provide hands-on growth mentorship calls and let you learn instantly from founders who built, scaled and sold their own startups. We talk through how MK can get out to more founders, have authentic conversations with them and where to focus his growth/marketing efforts. We explore: * Where MK has been spending time and what hasn't worked * How MK can explore difficulties founders are facing * Ways to focus on growth, without going broad To learn more about the podcast: https://talktostefan.com/#podcast [https://talktostefan.com/#podcast] Find me on Twitter [https://www.twitter.com/TalkToStefan]: https://www.twitter.com/TalkToStefan [https://www.twitter.com/TalkToStefan]... send me a message if you're interested in startup/founder coaching [https://www.talktostefan.com/].

Growing an agency through delegation - Lewis Vandervalk, Blue Crocus Solutions

I'm joined by Lewis Vandervalk [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lewis-vandervalk/], Owner of Blue Crocus Solutions [https://www.bluecrocus.ca/]. Lewis and his team are a full-service Digital Marketing agency, helping home service and trades with SEO, Lead Generation, Web Design, Google My Business Optimization, and Social Media Marketing. We talk through the challenges of growth as an agency owner and how delegation would help Lewis to grow both the business and his role as the owner. In this coaching-style session, we explore: * What Lewis' current setup is * How SOP's will help Lewis to share exactly what he expects from team members * What's blocking Lewis from getting started with documenting progress * How to make time and get started To learn more about the podcast: https://talktostefan.com/#podcast [https://talktostefan.com/#podcast] Find me on Twitter [https://www.twitter.com/TalkToStefan]: https://www.twitter.com/TalkToStefan [https://www.twitter.com/TalkToStefan]... send me a message if you're interested in startup/founder coaching [https://www.talktostefan.com/].

SEO, but not how most think about it - Jason Barnard, Kalicube/The SERP Guy

I'm joined by Jason Barnard [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonmbarnard/], The Brand SERP Guy [https://thebrandserpguy.com/]. Jason runs a service that helps clients make their Brand SERPs (and knowledge panels) accurate, positive and convincing. He's keen to explore growth of the business. In this coaching-style session, we explore: * How Jason's service differs from other SEO work * Who it is that Jason serves and the reason for specifically helping them * How to get to people who would benefit from the service To learn more about the podcast: https://talktostefan.com/#podcast [https://talktostefan.com/#podcast] Find me on Twitter [https://www.twitter.com/TalkToStefan]: https://www.twitter.com/TalkToStefan [https://www.twitter.com/TalkToStefan]... send me a message if you're interested in startup/founder coaching [https://www.talktostefan.com/].