Brian Saunders is the founder & CEO at BigTimeSoftware, a cloud-based software for professional services firms that provides software and services to help accountants, architects, engineers, IT-services firms, and management consultants budget, track and bill their most important asset. Big Time Software has been ranked one of Inc 5000 fastest growing companies in America for two consecutive years.Brian has spent more than 20 years as an executive, thought leader, and consultant within the technology sector, growing successful SaaS-based companies serving industries ranging from communications to human capital management. Prior to BigTime Software, Brian founded one of Chicago’s leading software consulting firms in the 1990’s, DaVinci Software, which was later ranked one of Crain’s “Top Software Firms” in 2000. During this interview we cover:00:00 Intro01:22 - Brian’s  Background, Past Positions & Running BigTimeSoftware10:38 - Narrow Down the Tool to Accounting Architecture & Engineering15:17 - Challenges in Terms of Growth20:53 -  Brilliant Teams are Built & not Bought or Borrowed26:11 - WorkPatterns: One on Ones, Team Collaboration, Feedback, Recognition & Goals - all in one place26:11 - Developing a Strong & Productive Team29:27 -  Strategic Direction while Effectively Leading & Inspiring Performance34:41 - A Unique Perspective About Building SaaS for New Entrepreneurs38:04 - Advice Brian Would Tell His 25 Years Old Self41:35 - Biggest Challenges Brian’s is Facing Right Now?44:35 - Instrumental Resources for Brian Success48:28 - What does Success Mean to Brian Today51:18 - Get in Touch With Brian SaundersMentions:BigTimeSoftwareBooks:Crossing the ChasmThe Innovator’s DilemmaGet In Touch With Brian:Brian’s LinkedinTag us & follow:Facebook  LinkedIn  Instagram  More about Akeel:Twitter LinkedIn Best Rated SaaS PodcastsLearn About Our SaaS ConsultingLearn How to Value a SaaS Company

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