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Cash Machines
Hosted by Tom Hunt · EN
Biweekly breakdowns of profitable businesses (e.g. Cash Machines). We believe that cashflow > capital gains and that the startup/VC world is mostly bullsh*t. Think TechCrunch for the rest of us.
Guests include 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.
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How to Build a B2B Podcast That Drives Pipeline with Tom Hunt (Growth Activated)
1w ago00:29:45Tap to summarizeWhat You'll LearnThe Strategic Sequencing Framework: Why a podcast must be the final marketing channel an organisation builds after scaling an organic social media presence .The Podcast Positioning Matrix: How to define a narrow niche and a distinct narrative edge to stand out in saturated digital spaces .The Guest Selection Blueprint: How to target enterprise accounts strategically to demonstrate short-term commercial return to your finance director .The Three-Role Operational Model: The exact breakdown of hours, capital, and team roles required to run a corporate show efficiently.Host Quality Metrics: How tracking host-to-guest speaking ratios and filler words systematically optimises total audio production value.The Listicle Acquisition Playbook: How to secure placements on historic industry roundups to guarantee discoverability by artificial intelligence tools.Human-in-the-Loop Post-Production Automation: How to leverage automated post-production workflows without sacrificing human editorial oversight.ResourcesMandy (Walker) Hornaday on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/mandyhornaday Growth Activated on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/growth-activatedGrowth Activated’s Website - growthactivated.comGrowth Activated on Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/4wVrn1NGrowth Activated on Spotify - https://bit.ly/4vb8jLjSpecial Mention: Gabe Lullo on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/lulloFame’s Website - fame.soCash Machines’ Website - tomhunt.ioCash Machines on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/cash-machinesTom Hunt on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/tomhuntioTom Hunt on X (formerly Twitter) - x.com/tomhuntio💡 Want a personalised takeaway from this episode? Answer 2 quick questions and get a custom action plan in your inbox: https://forms.fame.so/confessions-of-a-b2b-entrepreneur?ep=rnklzvp8
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The "OnlyFans" Cash Machine
3w ago00:10:39Tap to summarizeWhat You'll LearnThe 2024 Financial Audit: How OnlyFans turned $7.2bn in gross revenue into $600m in pre-tax profit.The Competitive Moat of "Immorality": Why operating in areas others find distasteful creates a high-leverage advantage.Founder-Market Fit: How Leo Radvinsky’s experience in "grey areas" and the adult niche prepared him to scale the platform.The COVID-19 Catalyst: Analysing the 10x revenue jump and the transition of the traditional adult industry to digital screens.High-Leverage Business Strategy: Why operating with only 5% of potential competition makes achieving results 20 times easier.ResourcesOnlyFans’ Website: onlyfans.comOnlyFans’ on X (Formerly Twitter) - x.com/OnlyFansOnlyFans Support on X (Formerly Twitter) - x.com/onlyfanssupportOnlyFans on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/onlyfansCash Machines on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/cash-machinesCash Machines’ Website - tomhunt.ioLeo Radvinsky on LinkedIn -linkedin.com/in/leoradvinskyLeo Radvinsky on Cash Machines - tomhunt.io/blog/onlyfans-leonid-radvinskyTom Hunt on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/tomhuntioTom Hunt on X (formerly Twitter) - x.com/tomhuntio💡 Want a personalised takeaway from this episode? Answer 2 quick questions and get a custom action plan in your inbox: https://forms.fame.so/confessions-of-a-b2b-entrepreneur?ep=68r7v50n
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The "Flying V Group" Cash Machine
Apr 3000:28:34Tap to summarizeWhat You'll LearnThe Executive Triad: Why separating the CEO, CRO, and CFO roles; including hiring a former Deloitte auditor as CFO is a "cheat code" for bootstrapped agency stability.The GEO Frontier: How to move from "link-based authority" to "language-based authority" so your brand is cited by AI assistants.The Equity Model: The mechanics of "skin in the game" partnerships, including their investment in a pasta sauce brand that scaled from a $3M cap to a $62M Series A.Speed-to-Lead Rituals: The "60-second rule" and why response time is the ultimate differentiator in high-ticket professional services.Agentic Process Automation: Leveraging AI to increase service capacity without adding human capital, targeting a shift from 17% to 30% profit margins.Technical RAG Readiness: How to structure your website infrastructure specifically for Retrieval-Augmented Generation by AI crawlers.ResourcesFlying V Group’s Website - flyingvgroup.comFlying V Group on X (formerly Twitter) - x.com/flyingvgroupFlying V Group on Facebook - facebook.com/flyingvgroupFlying V Group on Instagram - instagram.com/flyingvgroupFlying V Group on TikTok - tiktok.com/@flyingvgroupFlying V Group on YouTube - bit.ly/FlyingVGroupFlying V Group on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/flying-v-group Robb Fahrion on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/robbfahrion Tyler Fahrion on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/tfahrion Brennan Smith on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/brennansmith11 Sauz (Series A at $62M valuation) - Article on $3M Cap Investment - coherentmarketinsights.comEndera (Scaling from $40M to $100M+ revenue) - enderamotors.comNarada: Agentic enterprise automation - narada.aiCash Machines’ Website - tomhunt.ioCash Machines on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/cash-machinesTom Hunt on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/tomhuntioTom Hunt on X (formerly Twitter) - x.com/tomhuntio💡 Want a personalised takeaway from this episode? Answer 2 quick questions and get a custom action plan in your inbox: https://forms.fame.so/confessions-of-a-b2b-entrepreneur?ep=xnvlvz5n
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$4.5m ARR, $0 Raised: Tom Hunt on Building Fame (Getting to Aha!)
Apr 1600:37:52Tap to summarizeWhat You'll LearnThe Failure Rate Strategy: Why doubling your failure rate is the most efficient way to multiply your success.Emotional Mastery over IQ: How an awareness of your emotions enables you to survive the setbacks required to succeed .Podcasting as a Relationship Engine: Why the true ROI of podcasting is access to high-value people, not just content .Leading with 100% Trust: The strategic advantage of trusting partners upfront to reveal their true character faster .Marketing as Perspective-Taking: Why influence only happens once you step into your customer's specific self-interest .The Retention Flywheel: How focusing on customer lifetime value (LTV) causes customer acquisition costs (CAC) to decline naturally .ResourcesDarshan Mehta on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/darshan--mehtaiResearch Website - iresearch.comFame’s Website - fame.soCash Machines’ Website - tomhunt.ioCash Machines on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/cash-machinesTom Hunt on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/tomhuntioTom Hunt on X (formerly Twitter) - x.com/tomhuntioTom’s TEDxTalks guesting: youtu.be/i3F08BnhhXMTom Hunt YouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCUNSAzH6sLW-Vrxfn-1BUrw💡 Want a personalised takeaway from this episode? Answer 2 quick questions and get a custom action plan in your inbox: https://forms.fame.so/confessions-of-a-b2b-entrepreneur?ep=v85j4kzn
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The "Software Finder" Cash Machine
Apr 200:18:56Tap to summarizeWhat You'll LearnThe 100% Growth Strategy: Why expanding by 5–10 software categories per year is the key to sustainable, triple-digit scaling.High-Intent SEO Playbook: How to capture "brand search" traffic for competitors and sell those leads back to the industry.The Human Advantage: Why a 10-minute expert consultation beats automated tools for B2B buyer satisfaction.Lead Monetisation: The pricing framework for B2B leads, ranging from $80 to $900 based on company size.Bootstrapping vs. VC: How to remain profitable with 15–20% margins while reinvesting every penny into growth.Future-Proofing Content: Strategies for ensuring your website is technically optimised for LLM and AI search discovery.ResourcesSoftware Finder’s Website: softwarefinder.comSoftware Finder on X (formerly Twitter) - x.com/softwarefinder2Software Finder on Facebook - facebook.com/softwarefinderUSSoftware Finder on YouTube - youtube.com/@softwarefinderSoftware Finder on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/softwarefinder-usAdnan Malik on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/adnan-malikShane Elahi on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/shane-elahi-22a46835Cash Machines’ Website - tomhunt.ioCash Machines on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/cash-machinesTom Hunt on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/tomhuntioTom Hunt on X (formerly Twitter) - x.com/tomhuntio💡 Want a personalised takeaway from this episode? Answer 2 quick questions and get a custom action plan in your inbox: https://forms.fame.so/confessions-of-a-b2b-entrepreneur?ep=pnm7v0pn
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The "Acquired" Cash Machine
Mar 1900:15:10Tap to summarizeWhat You'll LearnThe financial breakdown of how a three-person team generates $20,000,000 in revenue with 90% profit margins.Why releasing only one "handcrafted" episode every six to twelve weeks creates a superior competitive moat.The "unbearable" research framework involves 40 sources and nine-hour recording sessions to ensure zero listener churn.How to secure seasonal sponsorship partnerships valued between $1,000,000 and $1,500,000.The mechanics of "Acquired Capital" and how to use media profits to fuel a $30,000,000 venture fund.ResourcesAcquired.FM’s Website: www.acquired.fmCash Machines on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/cash-machinesCash Machines’ Website - tomhunt.ioBen Gilbert on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/benjamingilbertDavid Rosenthal on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/davidjamesrosenthalTom Hunt on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/tomhuntioTom Hunt on X (formerly Twitter) - x.com/tomhuntio💡 Want a personalised takeaway from this episode? Answer 2 quick questions and get a custom action plan in your inbox: https://forms.fame.so/confessions-of-a-b2b-entrepreneur?ep=p8m7wqv8
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The “Entrepreneurs On Fire” Cash Machine
Mar 500:16:53Tap to summarizeWhat You'll LearnThe fundamental difference between chasing capital gains and building a system for consistent free cash flow.How to achieve a 96% profit margin by pivoting your revenue mix toward high-margin sponsorships.The "Lean Team" framework: running a multi-million dollar operation with just three virtual assistants.Why a business doesn't need constant growth to provide an epic financial outcome for its founder.How to implement zero-cost customer acquisition by turning your product into your primary marketing engine.The impact of tax arbitrage and how relocating to Puerto Rico can save over $600,000 in annual tax.ResourcesEntrepreneurs On Fire Blog Breakdown: tomhunt.io/blog/eof-john-lee-dumasCash Machines on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/cash-machinesCash Machines’ Website - tomhunt.ioEntrepreneurs On Fire Website - eofire.comJohn Lee Dumas on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/eofireTom Hunt on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/tomhuntioTom Hunt on X (formerly Twitter) - x.com/tomhuntio💡 Want a personalised takeaway from this episode? Answer 2 quick questions and get a custom action plan in your inbox: https://forms.fame.so/confessions-of-a-b2b-entrepreneur?ep=xn1256y8
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£20m Revenue, Exit To Dentsu with Nick Hague
Feb 1900:25:59Tap to summarizeNick Hague on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/nickhague Nick Hague on X (formerly Twitter) - x.com/Nick_HagueB2BWorld's Greatest Business Thinkers on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/wgbt-podcast World's Greatest Business Thinkers on Libsyn - wgbt.libsyn.comWorld's Greatest Business Thinkers on YouTube - youtube.com/@WGBTPodcastWorld's Greatest Business Thinkers Podcast - fame.so/shows/worlds-greatest-business-thinkersBook Nick as your guest - fame.so/hosts/nick-hagueB2B Customer Experience Website - b2bcustomerexperience.co.ukB2B Frameworks Website - b2bframeworks.com💡 Want a personalised takeaway from this episode? Answer 2 quick questions and get a custom action plan in your inbox: https://forms.fame.so/confessions-of-a-b2b-entrepreneur?ep=rnkl1v08
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Agency M&A Mastery with Dom Hawes
Feb 500:38:11Tap to summarizeDom Hawes on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/dominichawesDom Hawes on X (formerly Twitter) - x.com/domhawesSelbey Anderson on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/selbey-anderson-ltdSelbeyAnderson on X (formerly Twitter) Selbey Anderson’s Website - selbeyanderson.comThe Unicorny Marketing Show Website - unicorny.co.uk💡 Want a personalised takeaway from this episode? Answer 2 quick questions and get a custom action plan in your inbox: https://forms.fame.so/confessions-of-a-b2b-entrepreneur?ep=vnwpm6m8
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From 17 Failures to Leading 70 Remote Staff: Fame’s Unconventional Growth Story (The Secret Life of Great Leaders)
Jan 2200:36:42Tap to summarizeTom Hunt’s LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/tomhuntioTom Hunt’s X (formerly Twitter) - x.com/tomhuntioTom Hunt’s Website - tomhunt.ioFame’s Website - fame.soFame’s LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/fame-soMichael Bunting’s LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/mabuntingTripleGoal ‘s Website - triplegoal.com/podcastsTripleGoal’s LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/triplegoalThe Secret Life of Great Leaders on:Fame Host: bit.ly/4auAiP3 Apple: apple.co/4pKYLV2 Spotify: bit.ly/4pc9sPv YouTube: youtu.be/dHoUw4bHjuY 💡 Want a personalised takeaway from this episode? Answer 2 quick questions and get a custom action plan in your inbox: https://forms.fame.so/confessions-of-a-b2b-entrepreneur?ep=xnvlmwqn
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