Founder-led sales done well has a lot of power especially in product-led companies. Tadas Labudis shares his experiences with founder-led sales and how it helped him build confidence in the product and himself.

How to embrace your vulnerabilities and the importance of leaving a positive impression in sales interactions while getting insights you would never get just by looking at data.

How to balance product-led growth with effective sales strategies before its too late.

takeaways

Sales can be enjoyable once you find your own style.
Calculated risks in entrepreneurship are often misunderstood as reckless.
Product-led growth can coexist with sales-led strategies.
The definition of product growth is evolving. Founder-led sales is crucial for early-stage startups.
Hiring salespeople too early can be risky.

Sound Bites

"I learned to enjoy sales."
"Entrepreneurship is not as risky as it seems."
"You cannot hurry your clients."
"Sales is about refining the ICP and messaging."
"Product-led growth is about cost efficiency."

Chapters

03:09 Understanding Risk in Entrepreneurship

05:59 The Psychology of Product Development

08:48 Balancing Product-Led and Sales-Led Approaches

12:06 Navigating Early Sales Challenges

14:52 The Importance of Customer Retention

18:11 Building a Product That Sells Itself

21:00 The Role of Paid Pilots in Sales

23:57 Leaving a Lasting Impression in Sales

27:36 The Power of Founder-Led Sales

30:26 Misconceptions About Sales and Selling Styles

33:16 The Importance of Personal Sales Experience

36:19 Leveraging Sales Insights for Product Development

43:01 Refining Messaging and Understanding Customer Expectations

48:03 Balancing Product-Led Growth and Sales Strategies

Send us a text

Leah on Linkedin / Twitter / Youtube

83: Tadas Labudis - Overcoming the fear of founder-led selling

PRODUCTEA with Leah, Growth & Senior Leadership