Confessions of a B2B Entrepreneur

Confessions of a B2B Entrepreneur

All Tom does is think about and start B2B businesses. This podcast is his excuse to talk about it.* *With awesome B2B entrepreneurs like Nick Huber (Somewhere.com), Rob Walling (TinySeed), David Heinemeier Hansson (37signals), Guillaume Moubeche (lemlist), Chris Walker (Refine Labs), Andrew Gazdecki (Acquire.com), Adam Robinson (Retention.com), Peep Laja (CXL), Gil Allouche (Metadata), Jonathan Dane (KlientBoost), Eric Siu (Single Grain), Arvid Kahl (FeedbackPanda), Carrie Rose (Rise at Seven) and many more.

Episodes

June 12, 2025 26 mins
In this episode of Confessions of a B2B Entrepreneur, Tom Hunt speaks with Gabe Lullo, CEO of Alleyoop, a leading SDR-as-a-service firm. Gabe unveils his groundbreaking employee-powered content machine, a unique strategy that remarkably drives 40% of Alleyoop's new business. Drawing from his sixteen years in sales and leadership, Gabe also shares how to overcome common cold outreach pitfalls with data-driven strategies, Alleyoop's ...
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In this episode of Confessions of a B2B Entrepreneur, host Tom Hunt sits down with Nick Huber, founder of Bolt Storage and Somewhere.com, to uncover how he leveraged social media to raise over $40 million and build multiple seven-figure businesses. Discover Nick's "sweaty startup" philosophy, emphasizing executing common business models exceptionally well rather than chasing novel ideas, and how radical transparency on platforms li...
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May 15, 2025 32 mins
In this episode of Confessions of a B2B Entrepreneur, host Tom Hunt chats with the legendary Rob Walling. A true veteran of the SaaS bootstrapping world, Rob shares insights from his two decades in the game, from building and selling Drip, starting the influential MicroConf community and the TinySeed accelerator, to hosting the 'Startup for the Rest of Us' podcast. They discuss the power of compounding effort, the crucial lesson of...
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In this episode of Confessions of a B2B Entrepreneur, Adam Robinson, host of the UnF*ck My Startup, CEO of Retention.com & RB2B, and Pete Crowley, Head of Growth at RB2B, interview LinkedIn virality expert Tom Hunt, who shares his 7-step formula for achieving significant engagement on the platform (300,000+ likes and 175 million views), providing actionable advice on crafting compelling hooks, choosing effective visuals, and levera...
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In this episode of Confessions of a B2B Entrepreneur, host Tom Hunt and Alan Gleeson, a fractional CMO and co-founder of Contento, delve into the dynamic world of B2B marketing, exploring the evolution of marketing access points and the increasing shift towards paid strategies, the crucial relationship between CMOs and CEOs, effective methods for running lean in SaaS businesses, successful B2B campaign strategies, and opportunities...
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April 3, 2025 32 mins
In this episode of Confessions of a B2B Entrepreneur, host Tom Hunt interviews Tomer Dean, co-founder of Lychee, to discuss the journey of building and selling a successful short-form video clip factory. Tomer shares insights on their early days as software developers, the evolution of Lychee, and the strategies behind their growth and acquisition. The conversation covers topics such as building scalable operations, the use of hybr...
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In this episode of Confessions of a B2B Entrepreneur, join host Tom Hunt as he sits down with Kris Rudeegraap, founder and co-CEO of Sendoso, to explore his journey from non-technical founder to scaling a successful B2B gifting platform. Kris shares invaluable insights on founder-led sales, product marketing, and the effective use of AI in outbound sales.
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In this episode of Confessions of a B2B Entrepreneur, host Tom Hunt interviews Emily Dunlop, founder of The Good Marketing Club, about her journey from scaling a B2B brand from $2M to $45M ARR to launching her own venture. Emily shares valuable insights on brand building, the power of authenticity in business transitions, and how to stay true to your values while scaling.
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In this greatest hits episode of Confessions of a B2B Entrepreneur, Tom Hunt is joined by David Heinemeier Hansson of 37signals (Makers of Basecamp + HEY). David shares his journey bootstrapping a business in the tech industry, debunking a few audience-building myths for marketers, how he overcame Apple's threat to launch Hey, and how he maximizes their profitability by selling a service rather than monetizing their products.
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In this episode of Confessions of a B2B Entrepreneur, host Joran Hofman of Grow Your B2B SaaS Podcast welcomes Tom Hunt, Founder of Fame and a leading expert in B2B podcasting. Discover how to create a winning podcast strategy for your business, including tips on host selection, show positioning, content repurposing, and leveraging AI for maximum impact. Learn from Tom's experience in scaling both a podcast production company and h...
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In this episode of Confessions of a B2B Entrepreneur, Tom Hunt sits down with Nick McLean, a partner at Four Pillars Investors, a private equity firm that buys companies between 20 and 100 million dollars in revenue. Nick shares his journey into private equity, the challenges he faced breaking into the industry, and how he built his own firm focused on acquiring and scaling businesses. He discusses the importance of understanding ...
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In this episode of The Founder-Led Marketing Show, host Finn Thormeier interviews Tom Hunt, founder and CEO of Fame, a B2B podcasting agency. Tom shares his incredible journey of building a thriving business using the power of LinkedIn and podcasting. Discover how he organically grew his LinkedIn following from 25,000 to over 170,000 in just one year. Tom reveals his five-step strategy for creating viral posts, emphasizing the impo...
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In this episode of Confessions of a B2B Entrepreneur, host Tom Hunt sits down with Kevin White, the Head of Marketing at Common Room, to dissect the ever-evolving world of B2B marketing strategies. They'll explore the power of "signals" in the buying process and how to effectively align your marketing and sales efforts for maximum impact. With 15+ years of experience in both B2C and B2B marketing, Kevin delivers invaluable insights...
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In this episode, Larry Weidel interviews Tom Hunt, CEO of Fame, who shares his incredible journey from bootstrapping to $3.8M ARR. Discover how he built a thriving business using the power of LinkedIn and podcasting. Tom reveals his organic growth strategies, the importance of personal branding, and why every entrepreneur should consider starting a podcast. Unlock explosive growth for your business.
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In this episode of Confessions of a B2B Entrepreneur, Tom Hunt interviews John Ghiorso, founder of Orca Pacific, an Amazon-focused agency that he grew to 100 people and 8 figures before selling to Media Monks. John discusses the importance of having a niche focus for agencies, building a full-stack growth team, transitioning from a commission-based model to a retainer-based model, the challenges of the agency landscape, why agenc...
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November 14, 2024 12 mins
In this episode, Tom Hunt delves into the recent acquisition of Lychee, a company specializing in AI-powered short-form video clip production. He shares his initial skepticism and the strategic considerations that led to the decision, including potential synergies and due diligence. Tom also discusses the integration plan, focusing on maintaining stability and prioritizing growth. He reveals the unique funding strategy employed for...
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In this episode of Confessions of a B2B Entrepreneur, Tom Hunt sits down with Rob Moore, the Director of Progressive Property. Rob shares his incredible journey from building the UK's largest property training company to becoming a content creation powerhouse. Discover the secrets to successful co-founder relationships, learn how to leverage content for business growth, and gain a fresh perspective on money management. Rob challeng...
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October 17, 2024 15 mins
In this episode, Tom Hunt discusses the anatomy of a viral LinkedIn post, sharing his secrets to achieving 70,000 likes and 10,000,000 impressions. Drawing from his experience of creating multiple viral posts, he outlines a six-step formula that focuses on strong copywriting skills, an engaged account, and a compelling image. He emphasizes the importance of a captivating hook, continuous learning and optimization, and the strategy ...
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In this episode of Confessions of a B2B Entrepreneur, Tom Hunt interviews Jack Frimston, the Director of We Have a Meeting (WHAM). Jack, a sales expert who has successfully used cold calling and LinkedIn to generate leads for his business, shares insights on how to excel in sales. He emphasizes the importance of cold calling and provides tips on how to do it effectively, particularly highlighting the significance of the first 5 sec...
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In this greatest hits episode of Confessions of a B2B Entrepreneur, we revisit a masterclass with Justin Rowe, the CEO of Impactable. Justin shares his inspiring journey from using LinkedIn for job hunting to building and selling a thriving LinkedIn-focused agency. He provides a detailed breakdown of his proven two-layer LinkedIn ad strategy, offering timeless advice for B2B entrepreneurs looking to leverage LinkedIn's power for bu...
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