We tried to brute-force growth, more leads, more sequences, more hustle. It didn’t stick. In this Predictable Revenue podcast, AJ Cassata sat down with host Collin Stewart to unpack why the model was wrong.

AJ’s pivot from coaching to done-for-you (DFY) tightened outcomes, stabilized onboarding, and made automation + AI actually compound.

Highlights include: Challenges in the Cold Email Landscape (03:37), The Shift to Recurring Revenue Models (06:10), Leveraging Automation in Operations (11:19), Evaluating AI in Sales Development (19:20), The Future of AI in Business Development (22:08), and more...

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In this episode of the Predictable Revenue Podcast, host Collin Stewart speaks with George Coudounaris and Adem Manderovic, co-founders of CRO School, about innovative approaches to sales and marketing.

They discuss the challenges of scaling companies, the limitations of traditional sales playbooks, and the importance of building relationships first. The conversation delves into the concept of closed-circuit selling, market validation, and the need for alignment between sales and marketing teams.

They also explore the future of outbound sales and the significance of understanding market dynamics.

Highlights include: Understanding Closed Circuit Selling (03:17), Qualifying Opportunities Through Discovery (07:01), The Evolution of Cold Calling (09:55), The Pillars of Effective Selling (15:07), Aligning Sales and Marketing (19:27), Impact of Methodology on Client Success (27:02), And more...

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In legacy markets, no one’s asking for your product, and that’s the point.

In this episode of The Predictable Revenue Podcast, our host Collin talks with Vinay Jayachand, co-founder of HummingbirdEV, about building electric vehicles for commercial use in the mining and agriculture industries, where resistance to change is the norm.

But this isn’t about EVs. It’s about what it takes to earn trust, find traction, and adapt fast in hard, skeptical markets.

If you’re a founder or operator chasing product-market fit in the real world, here’s what to take with you.

Highlights include: Prototyping and Customer Validation (11:05), Scaling and Expanding Customer Base (17:40), Realizing Product Market Fit and Future Directions (23:48), and more...

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Early-stage founders don’t need dashboards and deal stages. They need sharper focus, faster feedback, and fewer distractions.

On The Predictable Revenue Podcast, Collin Stewart sits down with Patrick Thompson, founder of Clarify, to talk about why most CRMs fail startups, how AI can actually help (if used right), and what it really takes to find product-market fit.

Here are the key takeaways for any founder building a sales motion from scratch.

Highlights include: Understanding the Evolution of CRMs (04:18), Customer Acquisition and Early Growth (13:06), Navigating Product Positioning and Market Fit (15:52), Establishing Repeatable Customer Acquisition (17:58), Recognizing Product Market Fit (19:56), And more...

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In this episode of the Predictable Revenue Podcast, host Collin Stewart interviews Jeffrey Paul, founder of Ziotag, a startup using AI to make video content more accessible and searchable.

After a long hiatus, Jeff returned to a product that needed to be revalidated from the ground up.

No shortcuts, no silver bullets, just founder-led work: talking to users, refining the pitch, and iterating toward product-market fit.

Highlights include: Leveraging AI for Innovation (04:17), Early Traction and Networking Strategies (07:19), Realizing Product-Market Fit (12:13), Surprises and Challenges in the Journey (15:13), And more...

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In this episode of the Predictable Revenue podcast, Collin Stewart interviews Sriharsha “Sai” Guduguntla, co-founder of Hyperbound.

They delve into what it truly takes to achieve product-market fit, from conducting 2,000 user interviews to leveraging AI for enhanced sales productivity.

This post highlights the key lessons every early-stage founder needs to hear.

Highlights include: The Journey of User Interviews (01:35), The Mechanics of Virality (09:22), Building a Sustainable Inbound Strategy (10:14), Avoiding the GPT Wrapper Trap (12:56), AI in Sales: Enhancing, Not Replacing Human Coaches (14:40), And more...

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On the Predictable Revenue Podcast, host Collin Stewart sat down with Gil Quadros Flores, founder and CEO of CoGrader, to unpack the messy realities of building an EdTech startup.

From identifying teachers’ deepest pain points to navigating long sales cycles, Gil’s story is a case study in how founder-led sales and an experimental mindset drive real traction.

For early-stage founders, especially in education, the key takeaways are clear: prove the concept before chasing profit, build trust before scaling, and continue iterating as the market shifts.

Highlights include: From Idea to Pre-Sales (06:37), Quantifying Pain and Market Needs (09:02), Pricing Strategies and Early Sales Insights (10:04), Recognizing Product-Market Fit (15:31), and more...

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In AI, building great technology isn’t enough. You can solve a real problem and still struggle to gain adoption. Why? Because Product-Market Fit in AI isn’t just about function. It’s about trust.

That was the central theme in a recent conversation with Gemma Galdon-Clavell, founder of Eticas AI, and Collin Stewart. Their insights highlight why founders can’t rely on old playbooks:

• Strong tech without trust still faces market reluctance.
• Compliance doesn’t equal safety. Guardrails must be built in early.
• In immature markets, founder-led trust-building comes before scale.
• Referrals, not polite praise, are the real signal of PMF.
• Even good VC advice can kill you if it’s mistimed.

The message is simple: in AI, true PMF is fit plus trust.

Highlights include: Adapting to Client Needs in AI Solutions (04:57), Guiding Clients Through Uncertainty (07:06), Evolving Customer Acquisition Strategies (08:02), The Importance of a Strong Management Team (10:21), Navigating VC Relationships (12:25), Marketing and Visibility Challenges (16:22), And more...

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