• Cold Email Secrets From Someone Who's Done It For a Decade | Michael Gardiner | ThinkScale Podcast
    Mar 15 2026

    Cold Email Is NOT Dead - Here's the Truth | Michael GardinerIn this episode, I sit down with Michael Gardiner, founder of Done For You Meetings - a cold email agency that has worked with over 240 B2B businesses across the globe. Michael started cold emailing at 14 years old, built and sold 3 companies, and now runs his agency from Thailand while traveling across 40+ countries.We get deep into the real truth about cold email in 2026 - why volume killed it, why AI personalization is overrated, what actually gets replies, and the mistakes 80% of agency owners keep making. We also talk about his Grow B2B community, a 15-year-old student making $4,000/month, and how Michael now works just 20 hours a week while still running a thriving business.If you're in B2B, run an agency, or want to get clients without spamming people - this one's for you.Connect with Michael Gardiner:- YouTube: @MichaelGardinerB2B - Agency: https://dfymeetings.com- Community: https://growb2b.io

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    42 mins
  • The SEO Lie Everyone Believes | Dennis Yu | The ThinkScale Podcast
    Mar 15 2026

    Why Cold Outreach Is Dead (And What Actually Works) | Dennis YuJoin us for a mind-blowing conversation with Dennis Yu, the engineer who built Yahoo's analytics system and now runs the Dollar a Day strategy helping young adults land jobs with companies like Nike and Starbucks. Dennis shares brutal truths about agency growth, pricing, and why most "marketing experts" are doing it completely wrong.We dive deep into why cold outreach destroys your reputation, how health became his biggest business advantage, the hospitality mindset that wins million-dollar clients, and his mission to create a million jobs using AI tools. Dennis also reveals why SEO is mostly nonsense, how to charge premium prices without selling, and the truth about work-life balance as an entrepreneur.Packed with first-principles thinking, contrarian advice, and actionable strategies for freelancers and agency owners in India, Pakistan, and beyond.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • From Crying on Cold Calls to Building $3M ARR in 12 Months - Frank Sondor's GTM Journey | ThinksScale Podcast
    Mar 15 2026

    Join us for an in-depth conversation with Frank, GTM consultant at Klay, as he shares his journey from crying on his first cold call to building Sales forge to approximately 3 million ARR in just 12 months with a small team. We dive into the realities of outbound campaigns, viral GTM moments, growth hacking evolution, and how to spot if an idea will scale or flop. Frank discusses AI's role in outbound sales, common GTM myths that founders believe, red flags when hiring a head of growth, and how small teams can compete with bigger players. Plus, we finish with an epic meme review covering cold emails, pitch slapping, and sales struggles. Packed with personal stories, industry insights, and actionable advice, this episode is a must-watch for founders, growth marketers, sales professionals, and anyone interested in SaaS GTM strategies.Outbound sales, GTM strategy, growth hacking, cold calling, SaaS growth, Klay, Clay platform, Mailforge, go-to-market, lead generation, sales development, AI in sales, startup growth, small team scaling, B2B sales, cold email, founder advice, sales leadership, growth consultant, revenue growth,If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more interviews and insights! Drop your thoughts or questions in the comments—what's your biggest GTM challenge right now?

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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • From Ali Abdaal's Intern to Mom Boss Running a Video Editing Agency - Jana Skulova's Story | ThinkScale Podcast
    Mar 15 2026

    Join us for an in-depth conversation with Jana, founder of J Cut Studio, as she shares her journey from hospitality to building a thriving video editing agency. We dive into the realities of working with clients, handling unreasonable requests, navigating feedback, and balancing creativity with business demands. Jana discusses the future of video editing in the age of AI, lessons learned from managing a team, work-life balance as a new mom, and actionable advice for aspiring editors and agency owners. Packed with personal stories, industry insights, and practical tips, this episode is a must-watch for creators, editors, and anyone interested in the creator economyvideo editing, client feedback, creative agency, J Cut Studio, Jana interview, YouTube editing, content creation, work life balance, AI in video editing, how to start an agency, creative burnout, female entrepreneurs, editing workflow, pricing video editing, creator economy, If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more interviews and insights! Drop your thoughts or questions in the comments—what’s the worst client request you’ve ever had? For business inquiries or to connect with Jana, check out the links below. https://jcut.studio/https://ytjobs.co/talent/profile/2563https://x.com/janaskulova

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    58 mins