027: Declining a $65M offer and Systematic Growth of a SaaS company with Trevor Mauch

Trevor Mauch is the Founder and CEO of Carrot—a SaaS company that makes it easy for real estate investors and agents to launch a website focused on driving traffic, converting leads, and closing deals. Carrot currently has 8,000 customers and generates about $13M/year. In this episode, Trevor shares a ton of entrepreneurial wisdom, gleaned from pushing through the pain of various stages of business growth. You'll learn how his focus and strategies shifted as his business hit $1M-$3M, $3M-$10M, and beyond the $10M mark. We also talk about building a brand that connects deeply with your clients, delegating tasks by prioritizing energy over profit, and why Trevor turned down a $65M acquisition offer, despite feeling overwhelmed trying to get to that next level.   Key Takeaways with Trevor Mauch A unique approach to delegating tasks that will allow you to create a business you love instead of one that drains you of your energy. Is selling your business actually going to make you happier? Find out why Trevor decided to pass on a $65M acquisition. A simple question you can ask to solve complex business challenges and scale to new levels of success. Why Trevor paid over $600k for the domain Carrot.com. How to infiltrate the minds of your customers and get them to think positively about your brand every day. A helpful tactic to identify client dissatisfaction and reduce churn. Subscribe to the Podcast We hope you enjoy this episode and that you find some golden nuggets within this interview. Trust us, it's there! If you want episodes delivered straight to your inbox, consider subscribing to the show and we'll email you each time a new episode is released! Thanks for tuning it & keep being awesome. BAM! 💥