#72 Why 'Following the Herd' Might Be Your Smartest Business Move Yet with Tom Ridges

24/03/2025 1h 3min Episodio 72
#72 Why 'Following the Herd' Might Be Your Smartest Business Move Yet with Tom Ridges

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, I sit down with Tom Ridges, founder of Herdify, to explore how understanding human behaviour and herd mentality can revolutionize your marketing strategy. Tom shares his incredible journey, from spending £70K on a failed app to discovering a unique way of using behavioural science and herd dynamics to help businesses pinpoint exactly where their customers are.We dive deep into why traditional demographic marketing often fails and how Herdify achieves jaw-dropping results by tapping into the conversations customers are already having. Tom also candidly reveals key lessons learned from his entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of transitioning from consulting to SaaS, and why curiosity and action-taking are critical for entrepreneurial success.If you're tired of wasting money on ineffective marketing or want to uncover the hidden force driving consumer decisions, this conversation is packed with actionable insights you won't want to miss.What You'll Learn:• How herd mentality impacts customer behaviour (and how you can use it)• The marketing "secret weapon" behind Herdify's success• Tom's journey from costly failures to building a thriving startup• Practical advice for early-stage founders and marketers looking to stand outConnect with Tom:LinkedInHerdify WebsiteEnjoyed this episode? Subscribe, rate, and share to help more listeners discover the show!Follow Me: YouTubeNewsletter LinkedIn InstagramTwitterTikTokChapters:00:00 Introduction to Herdify02:01 Understanding Audience Behavior06:02 Targeting Innovators and Disruptors08:02 The Journey of Building Herdify12:12 Defining Success in Business15:10 The Importance of Curiosity18:09 Building Relationships with Customers19:48 The Qualities of a Founder24:03 Taking the Leap into Entrepreneurship29:09 Lessons from Failure32:06 Challenges in Sales35:15 Navigating Early Sales Challenges40:06 The Importance of a Strong Team42:29 Key Hires and Their Impact48:47 Long-Term Vision for Herdify50:49 Overcoming Product Perception Challenges55:31 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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