
In the inaugural episode of the 'Go to Market Lab' podcast, SaaS founders can explore the intricacies of scaling their business and refining their go-to-market strategies. Kathleen is joined by Julian Waits, an experienced entrepreneur and executive, who shares his insights on the diverse elements of go-to-market strategy, emphasizing the importance of collaboration among sales, marketing, and product teams. They discuss the significance of product-market fit, customer profiling, and talent acquisition in driving business growth. Additionally, Julian weighs in on the role of the CEO, CTO, and marketing leaders in steering a company's go-to-market efforts, offering practical advice on building a cohesive and effective management team. This episode also touches on the evolving dynamics in marketing and the critical role of culture in achieving long-term success.
00:00 Introduction to the Go to Market Lab
00:39 Meet Julian Waits: Serial Entrepreneur and Mentor
01:38 A Real-World Go to Market Challenge
02:55 Understanding Product Market Fit
05:10 Defining Go to Market Strategy
07:04 The Role of Marketing in Go to Market
10:24 Scaling and Talent Acquisition
21:52 Building a Collaborative Culture
27:41 Rapid Fire Questions with Julian Waits
29:07 Conclusion and Teaser for Next Episode
Follow Kathleen and Julian:
Kathleen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleenlimrandall/
Julian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianwaits/