From Failures to Fortune: Diamond SaaS Preneur's Journey to Success

From Failures to Fortune: Diamond SaaS Preneur's Journey to Success

The HighLevel Experience · 2025-03-11
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45 - From Failures to Fortune: Diamond SaaS Preneur's Journey to Success

In this episode of the HighLevel Experience Podcast, host Vit Muller sits down with Jake Setterlun, a remarkable entrepreneur who has navigated the ups and downs of the business world from a young age. Jake shares his journey from failed ventures to achieving significant success, including earning a spot on the 2024 Inc 5000 list and receiving HighLevel's prestigious Diamond Award. The conversation delves into Jake's strategic partnerships, his transition from a "done-for-you" to a "done-with-you" business model, and the innovative use of voice AI in real estate marketing.

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About Jake Setterlun

Jake Setterlun is a seasoned entrepreneur with a wealth of experience in the marketing industry. His journey from engineering to marketing has been marked by resilience and strategic partnerships. Jake's agency has achieved significant success, earning a spot on the Inc 5000 list and receiving HighLevel's Diamond Award. He is passionate about leveraging technology, such as voice AI, to drive business growth and innovation.

Highlights 🔥

Key points we talked about in this pilot episode!

👉 [00:01:28] Jake's Entrepreneurial Journey - Jake shares his background, from studying engineering to entering the marketing world, facing multiple failures, and eventually finding success with the right business partner.👉 [00:02:54] Finding the Right Business Partner - Discussion on the importance of finding a complementary business partner and how it transformed Jake's business, allowing him to focus on his strengths in systems and automation.👉 [00:05:03] Scaling and Business Model - Transition from a "done-for-you" to a "done-with-you" model, making services more affordable and scalable, and the impact of productized fulfillment on business growth.👉 [00:08:20] Transition to Done-With-You Model - Jake explains the benefits of the "done-with-you" approach, allowing clients to manage their systems post-setup, and how it has enabled his agency to scale effectively.👉 [00:17:10] Financial Insights and Business Metrics - Insights into Jake's agency's financial performance, including revenue, profit margins, and the importance of providing value while maintaining a sustainable business model.👉 [00:22:00] Future Plans and Joint Ventures - Jake discusses future plans, including potential business exits, joint ventures, and personal branding, as well as helping other agencies scale through partnerships.👉 [00:27:07] Creating a Winning Offer - The importance of crafting a unique offer in a competitive market, using voice AI in real estate marketing as an example, and the impact of innovative solutions on business success.

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