401: Planhat: Bootstrapping an Enterprise SaaS to 8-Figures ARR - with Kaveh Rostampor | The SaaS Podcast: Build, Launch & Scale Your SaaS

This podcast episode explores the journey of Planhat, a customer platform focused on retaining and growing businesses. It highlights the challenges faced by the founders and the importance of building an enterprise-grade product. The episode also discusses the go-to-market strategies, the significance of focus in serving specific customer segments, and the struggles of saying no to business opportunities. The speakers emphasize the value of a bootstrap mindset and the importance of team building for successful founders. In addition, the episode touches on personal experiences, hobbies, and the productivity hack of taking care of one's physical well-being.

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401: Planhat: Bootstrapping an Enterprise SaaS to 8-Figures ARR - with Kaveh Rostampor

The SaaS Podcast: Build, Launch & Scale Your SaaS

Building a Successful SaaS Business with Planhat: Insights from the CEO

Building Planhat: A Customer Platform for Retention and Growth

Background and Ideation: Solving the Problem of Gross and Net Retention

Planhat's Strategic Approach to Defining Their Ideal Customer Profile (ICP)

The Evolution of Planhat: From Churn Prevention to Customer Centricity

The Success of Paid Ads in Generating Growth for a B2B Enterprise Product

The Power of Cold Calling in Sales and the Importance of Having a Good Product

Go-to-Market Strategies and Focus on Efficiencies for Business Growth

Building the Right Product for SMBs and Enterprises: Challenges and Prioritization

The Challenge of Picking Lanes and Saying No to Business

Importance of the Bootstrap Mindset and Creating Value in Company Culture

Building Successful Companies: The Importance of Team Building and Resilience

Passion, Work, and Family: A Conversation with Kaveh from Planhat

401: Planhat: Bootstrapping an Enterprise SaaS to 8-Figures ARR - with Kaveh Rostampor

The SaaS Podcast: Build, Launch & Scale Your SaaS

00:09Building a Successful SaaS Business with Planhat: Insights from the CEO

Building a Successful SaaS Business with Planhat: Insights from the CEO

04:11Building Planhat: A Customer Platform for Retention and Growth

Building Planhat: A Customer Platform for Retention and Growth

07:12Background and Ideation: Solving the Problem of Gross and Net Retention

Background and Ideation: Solving the Problem of Gross and Net Retention

11:11Planhat's Strategic Approach to Defining Their Ideal Customer Profile (ICP)

Planhat's Strategic Approach to Defining Their Ideal Customer Profile (ICP)

14:55The Evolution of Planhat: From Churn Prevention to Customer Centricity

The Evolution of Planhat: From Churn Prevention to Customer Centricity

18:49The Success of Paid Ads in Generating Growth for a B2B Enterprise Product

The Success of Paid Ads in Generating Growth for a B2B Enterprise Product

22:30The Power of Cold Calling in Sales and the Importance of Having a Good Product

The Power of Cold Calling in Sales and the Importance of Having a Good Product

27:12Go-to-Market Strategies and Focus on Efficiencies for Business Growth

Go-to-Market Strategies and Focus on Efficiencies for Business Growth

30:57Building the Right Product for SMBs and Enterprises: Challenges and Prioritization

Building the Right Product for SMBs and Enterprises: Challenges and Prioritization

34:43The Challenge of Picking Lanes and Saying No to Business

The Challenge of Picking Lanes and Saying No to Business

37:41Importance of the Bootstrap Mindset and Creating Value in Company Culture

Importance of the Bootstrap Mindset and Creating Value in Company Culture

41:16Building Successful Companies: The Importance of Team Building and Resilience

Building Successful Companies: The Importance of Team Building and Resilience

44:07Passion, Work, and Family: A Conversation with Kaveh from Planhat

Passion, Work, and Family: A Conversation with Kaveh from Planhat