# 416: Scaling to $8M and 35 people with Imants Zudans

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Podcast: [The Predictable Revenue Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-predictable-revenue-podcast-6401911)
Published: 2026-02-05T16:16:00+00:00
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## Resource

On this episode of the Predictable Revenue Podcast, Collin Stewart interviews Imants Zudans , ex-CEO and cofounder of Molport. Imants shares his origin story, how he went from zero to product-market fit, and what it took to scale Molport to $8M and 35 people, plus the brutally honest lessons he learned about sales, leadership, and keeping founders sane. Highlighst include: Building the Marketplace: From Idea to Execution (06:00), Establishing Trust with Suppliers (08:51), Innovative Marketing Strategies for Growth (11:57), Transitioning to a Scalable Business Model (18:02), And more... Stay updated with our podcast and the latest insights on Outbound Sales and Go-to-Market Strategies!

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