SaaS Fuel

Jeff Mains

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Episodes 397

Avg. Duration 51m

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Apple Rating ★ 5.0 (11)

Since Apr 2022

Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

Want to know why some SaaS companies scale while others stagnate? It's not just code and capital. You've found SaaS Fuel, where every Tuesday and Thursday, we're brewing up the kind of conversations you wish you could have over coffee with successful founders and industry experts. Join five-time entrepreneur and adventure seeker Jeff Mains every Tuesday as he gets real with visionary founders and executives who've built stellar software companies. They share the raw truth about their ups, downs, and 'I can't believe that worked' moments. Looking for practical tips you can use right now? Our Thursday 'SaaS Fuel Expert Series' brings you the smartest minds in the game, dishing out actionable advice on everything from AI and marketing to sales strategies and leadership. No fluff, just real tactics that are working right now. This isn't your typical 'how I built this' show. Whether you're figuring out product-market fit, building your first real team, or pushing past that million-dollar milestone, each episode packs the kind of insights you'd normally have to learn the hard way. Let's face it – running a SaaS company can feel like juggling while riding a unicycle. But you're not alone. Join our growing crew of founders and leaders who are figuring it out together, one episode at a time. New episodes drop every Tuesday and Thursday. Fuel your next big move. Hit subscribe and let's grow something amazing.

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Recent Episodes

How Founders Can Use AI Without Creating More Chaos | Jenna Nelson | 396

Jun 11, 2026 47m

Most founders are on one of two extremes when it comes to AI: either completely overwhelmed and frozen, or trying to bolt AI onto everything at once. Neither works. In this episode, Jeff Mains sits…

Why the Best Financial Advisors Focus on Trust, Timing & Data | Rylan Folts | 395

Jun 09, 2026 47m

Rylan Foltz went from JP Morgan analyst to independent wealth advisor to co-founding WealthFeed — a marketing and prospecting platform helping financial advisors find better clients faster using…

How Modern Companies Scale Through Operational Automation | Garrett Fritz | 394

Jun 04, 2026 46m

Most growing companies are held together by spreadsheets that nobody fully understands — built by someone who left three jobs ago, maintained by someone who doesn't know why it exists, and quietly…

The Hyperscaler Playbook: Co-Selling, AI & Ecosystem Growth | Chaitra Vedullapalli | 393

Jun 02, 2026 46m

What does it actually take to partner with Microsoft, Google, or Amazon — and turn that relationship into real revenue? In this episode, Jeff Mains sits down with Chaitra Vedullapalli, co-founder of…

How Great Leaders Build Trust, Loyalty & Accountability | William Davis | 392

May 28, 2026 47m

In this episode, Jeff Mains sits down with William Davis — leadership expert, speaker, mentor, and author with four decades of senior leadership experience across corporate, academic, military, and…

The Future of Sales: Intent Data, AI & Smarter Outreach | Tal Peretz | 391

May 26, 2026 46m

Most sales teams are reactive — waiting for buyers to fill out a form, book a demo, or respond to an email. Tal Peretz, co-founder and CEO of OnFire AI, is building the infrastructure to change that.…

The SaaS Growth Playbook: PLG, Self-Service & Activation | Sanjay Sarathy | 390

May 21, 2026 49m

If your SaaS product delivers genuine value fast, growth takes care of itself. That's the core thesis Sanjay Sarathy has spent 8+ years proving at Cloudinary, where he oversees a self-service…

How to Build Authority Through Podcasting and Storytelling | Harry Duran | 389

May 19, 2026 51m

Harry Duran, founder of Fullcast and creator of Podisphere, joins Jeff Mains to explore what it really takes to build a sustainable podcast, grow a content brand, and stay ahead in a rapidly…

Future-Proof Your Career | AI Upskilling Guide | Justin Trombold | 388

May 14, 2026 45m

Most companies aren't failing at AI because of bad tools — they're failing because they skip the fundamentals. In this episode, host Jeff Mains sits down with Justin Trombold, President of Antison…

AI vs Human Customer Service: What Works Best for Customer Experience in 2026 | Rick DeLisi | 387

May 12, 2026 52m

Most SaaS leaders are asking the wrong question. They obsess over NPS and CSAT scores, celebrate high satisfaction ratings, and then watch customers quietly disappear. In this episode, Jeff Mains…

Escape Debt & Build Wealth: The Business Owner's Way | Jimmy Rios | 386

May 07, 2026 48m

Most founders know they need capital — but few understand how to build the financial infrastructure to sustain it. In this episode of SaaS Fuel, host Jeff Mains sits down with Jimmy Rios, founder of…

Founder Leadership: How to Balance Confidence, Humility, and Growth | Ben Perreau | 385

May 05, 2026 47m

Ben Perreau, founder and CEO of Parafoil, joins Jeff Mains to explore what he calls "leadership intelligence" — a new category using AI and cognitive science to help managers become better leaders in…

Overcoming Fear in Sales and Entrepreneurship: How to Build Confidence and Take Action | Jim Effner | 384

Apr 30, 2026 44m

Jeff Mains sits down with Jim Effner, founder of P2P Group and a 36-year veteran of Northwestern Mutual, where he grew a firm from 63 to 127 financial advisors and nearly 400 total staff before…

The Future of Legacy: How AI Can Preserve Your Story Forever | Brian Will | 383

Apr 28, 2026 43m

Brian Will — Wall Street Journal bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, and founder/CEO of Living Forever AI — joins host Jeff Mains for a wide-ranging conversation on entrepreneurship, scaling,…

How to Use AI Effectively: Smarter Ways to Work and Scale Your Business | Steve Wunker | 382

Apr 23, 2026 48m

What if AI isn't just a tool to plug into your business — but a reason to redesign the entire thing? In this episode, Jeff Mains sits down with Steven Wunker, managing director of New Markets…

New Competitive Moats in AI: Why Trust and Relationships Matter More Than Ever | Nikki Barua | 381

Apr 21, 2026 45m

Nikki Barua — immigrant, serial entrepreneur, and CEO of Flip Work — joins Jeff Mains for a conversation on what it truly takes to build something outsized in the AI age. Drawing on two decades of…

Ship, Learn, Repeat: The Real Growth Strategy for Startup Founders | Mike Collins | 380

Apr 16, 2026 52m

Mike Collins is a serial entrepreneur turned venture capitalist who has spent his career at the intersection of technology, innovation, and investing. Starting at a VC firm right out of college in…

How to Turn Customers into Brand Advocates and Drive Word-of-Mouth Growth | Ken Rapp | 379

Apr 14, 2026 46m

Most SaaS founders obsess over acquisition — but what happens after the sale is where loyalty is either built or silently lost. In this episode, Jeff Mains sits down with Ken Rapp, CEO and co-founder…

How Tech Professionals Can Avoid Concentration Risk and Build Financial Freedom | Stanley Leong | 378

Apr 09, 2026 45m

In this episode, Jeff Mains sits down with Stanley Leong — former IBM/Agilent engineer turned bestselling author and private wealth advisor — to explore what it truly means to engineer your finances.…

AI and Emotional Intelligence: Finding the Balance in Modern Research | James Warren | 377

Apr 07, 2026 52m

What if the most valuable data in your company isn't in a dashboard — it's buried in stories no one is asking for?In this episode, Jeff Mains sits down with James Warren, founder and CEO of Share…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does SaaS Fuel have?

SaaS Fuel has published 397 episodes since April 2022, covering topics in Business, Entrepreneurship.

Is SaaS Fuel still active?

SaaS Fuel is currently highly active with new episodes every few days. Average episode length is 51m.