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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of the SaaS Minds podcast, we explore the remarkable journey of serial entrepreneur Chris Baden. Chris, a three-time founder and CEO of Flowchat, shares his experience in transforming his latest startup from an agency tool to a standalone SaaS business, achieving $1M in annual recurring revenue (ARR) in just two years. Discover how Chris balances his entrepreneurial ventures with family life, having three kids, and competing in multiple seasons of American Ninja Warrior. Learn about his strategies for scaling Flowchat, the importance of branding and partnerships, and insights from his involvement in Dan Martell's SaaS Academy. This episode is packed with valuable lessons on entrepreneurship, growth, and personal development.🔍Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to Chris Baden's Journey01:03 Chris Baden's Background and Flowchat02:04 Challenges and Strategies in SaaS04:06 Non-Technical Founder Insights05:55 Lead Generation and Early Success08:22 Transition from Agency to SaaS12:31 White Labeling and Customer Segmentation23:12 Balancing Family and Entrepreneurship26:50 Daily Life in Vegas27:26 American Ninja Warrior Journey29:01 Lessons from Ninja Warrior32:15 Flowchat's Branding and Growth35:55 Scaling with Strategic Partnerships39:45 Future Goals and 10X Thinking43:05 Insights from SAS Academy47:33 Best Advice and Closing Thoughts-- LINKS -- ► Show Notes: http://nuoptima.com/saas-podcast/flowchat-chris-baden🔗 Follow NUOPTIMA:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexej-pikovsky-9743701/Website: https://www.nuoptima.com 🔗 Follow Chris:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thechrisbaden/Website: https://www.flowchat.com/🔔 Stay Updated: Turn on notifications to never miss our latest videos on growth tactics in SaaS, trends, and business insights.
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