{"podcast":{"title":"The B2B Growth Blueprint","slug":"the-b2b-growth-blueprint","podcast_index_feed_id":6849877,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/506143/rss","website_url":"https://sites.libsyn.com/506143","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/4/b/d/d/4bdde59f0aa1ec14e55e3c100dce7605/New_Podcast_Artwork_1-20240708-puw2ulsefh.png","author":"Mark Osborne","episode_count":154,"summary":"Interviews with Founders, Investors, Advisors, and CEOs at Professional Services, B2B SaaS, and Tech Firms who share the Systems and Processes that led to their success, scaling, and founder exit or recapitalization. Ideal for Entrepreneurs, Founders, Co-Founders, CEOs, Presidents as well as Advisors who want to take their B2B SaaS, Tech, or Services firm to the next level of growth or enjoy a successful exit. Focus on predictable, scalable solutions built on solid marketing principles, not chasing growth hacks, gaming algorithms, dumping money into ads that don't work, or drowning in unqualified leads. 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