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SaaStr on 20VC This Week: Why 40% Cloud Adoption Marks the End of Easy Growth. And Why the AI Budget War is Just Getting Started

SaaStr

If you’re not top 2-3 in your category, prepare for acquisition, find a defensible niche, or pivot to less mature markets. Here’s what we’re seeing: In Contact Centers : AI is replacing 40-50% of human agents, but Average Contract Value (ACV) is only increasing by 50%.

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What Is Total Addressable Market (TAM)? How to Calculate + Examples

Salesforce

billion, your current distribution network can only reach 5 million. Example 1: Software company Based on market research, this company finds that its niche software could serve up to 30,000 clients in North America. You’re not yet ready to chase international sales , so you find your TAM for the U.S.

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Growing Pains: The Problems Plaguing Startups and How to Solve Them

Hubspot

In the months leading up to the launch of my business, I joined a startup accelerator and got a contract for a new investment fund through that. This provided us with case studies and testimonials and helped build a network of referrals. Delegate tasks and build a support network. Prioritize self-care and stress management.

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GTM 152: What’s Actually Working in GTM Right Now: Lessons from Centari, Atrix AI, & Gaiia

Sales Hacker

Gaiia is an end-to-end ERP, billing, and CRM platform for independent internet service providers (ISPs), tackling a niche but high-value market with massive infrastructure needs. Steven Farnsworth: And the number of people who come up really excited about Gaiia, but are in year three of a 15 year contract, or a 10 year contract is shocking.

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GTM 139: AI Agents Are Changing Everything — Microsoft’s VP of AI Agents on the New Era of Work and Software | Ray Smith

Sales Hacker

And this is why it’s a key on lock before we’d have to build either extremely complex programs or automations to handle all the, if this, then that, or all the permutations of life or the complexities, if this customer has this policy or has this kind of as a high network individual, then do this or do that. Ray Smith: spot on.

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How To Sell Your Business and Make a Successful Exit

Hubspot

Compile current lease agreements, outstanding loans, and supplier contracts to give buyers a full picture of ongoing obligations. Review employment contracts, NDAs, and any existing non-compete agreements to clarify obligations for both employees and buyers. Pros: Youll gain access to a network of serious buyers.

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Freelancer vs. Entrepreneur: How Jim Huffman, CEO and Founder of GrowthHit, Went from Freelancer to Owner of a 7-Figure Agency [+ Tips for Aspiring Entrepreneurs]

Hubspot

This may involve building a strong online presence (if you haven’t already, getting started on LinkedIn is a mandatory platform to start doing this on), networking effectively, and providing a comprehensive look into your services/what it’s like to work with you 1:1. You may (or may not) choose a niche.