RS324: $100 Million Bootstrapped SaaS with Adam Robinson

RS324: $100 Million Bootstrapped SaaS with Adam Robinson

Author: RogueStartups August 21, 2024 Duration: 41:34
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 episodes? Send Craig an email at podcast@roguestartups.com. If you feel like our podcast has benefited you and it might benefit someone else, please share it with them. If you have a chance, give Rogue Startups a review on iTunes. We’ll see you next week! Highlights from Craig and Adam’s conversation: The success story behind Adam’s unicorn B2B SaaS business An in-depth exploration of achieving product-market fit The importance of establishing effective business processes How to avoid the entrepreneurial trap: recognizing when to transition to a new venture The story behind “2,300 sign-ups and 13 paying customers, 6 weeks after launch” How Adam deals with bad press when he pushes the envelope The future of data privacy and cookies Creating value for customers and learning from mentors and successful entrepreneurs A Little About Adam: Adam is the CEO of Retention.com. Retention.com is the industry-leading Shopify e-commerce solution for increasing revenue. They enable email-based retargeting so brands can re-engage lapped audiences and grow their email lists for the future. On the outside, Retention.com is a magic wand that makes money fall from the sky. He also runs RB2B, a website that helps identify your anonymous website visitors. Links & Mentions from This Episode: Adam Robinson, LinkedIn Retention.com RB2B.com Rogue Startups Resources: Follow Craig on Twitter/X Craig on LinkedIn Castos Founder Insights

Behind every new company is a story, and Rogue Startups digs into the real ones-the messy, uncertain, and exhilarating paths founders actually walk. This isn't about polished success tales; it's a candid look at the day-to-day grind of building a business from the ground up. You'll hear directly from entrepreneurs in the thick of it, along with seasoned experts who specialize in the crucial engines of growth: sales, marketing, and product development. Conversations focus on practical tactics, particularly around scaling productized services and SaaS offerings, exploring the real "how" behind their growth hacking strategies. The value of this podcast lies in that shared experience-hearing how others navigate the very obstacles you might be staring down, and learning what moves actually led to a win. It’s for anyone who prefers the unvarnished truth of entrepreneurship over theory, offering a sense of camaraderie and a toolbox of ideas drawn from the front lines. Tune in for authentic dialogue that skips the fluff and gets straight to the challenges and victories of building something new.
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RS348: Not Exactly White Hat AI-SEO with Lars Lofgren [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:05
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RS347: How to Rank Any Brand In AI Results [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:34
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RS346: What 11 Years in SaaS Really Looks Like [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:49
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RS345: The State Of Search 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:27
- LLMs.txt article: https://www.quoleady.com/llm-txt-files/ - Craig's YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@thecraighewitt
RS344: 12 Years to Overnight Success with Amar Ghose [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:27
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A Caffeine Infused Diatribe [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:59
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RS342: SaaS Survival Mode - AI, Niches & Navigating Chaos [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:12
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RS341: Microconf 2025 Recap [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:48
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RS340: Is AI Killing SaaS w/ Tim Schumacher [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:00
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RS339: AI Skeptic, or Believer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:49
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