From a convict to 5-time SaaS entrepreneur: the story of Dan Martell

The start of Dan Martell entrepreneurial path has all the
markings of a Hollywood film - driving a stolen car, chased by
police, with a gun beside him. The latest guest on the Struggle,
the Canadian 5-time founder has quite the story of trials,
tribulations on the way to success.


Beyond being a dad, a husband and a Canadian, Dan would tell you
that his defining characteristics are someone who is driven,
someone who constantly asks what is possible and what does he
need to do to fulfill his dreams and goals. We know where, when
and how his entrepreneurial story begins but what has followed
since is as interesting, tough and educational.


A lot of it was, in his words, soul crushing. It took him nearly
10 years and 2 failed companies to get a better idea of how to do
business right. That coupled with coming across the book “Love is
the killer app” gave him the knowledge to be successful.


15 years and three more companies after, Dan has managed to
achieve successful exits all the while learning a massive amount
of lessons when it comes to running SaaS companies. This total of
25 years from that night when he was 17 and the honesty with
which he is able to speak about them, makes him a true treasure
trove and we are grateful for the time he gave us on this
extended conversation.


Hope you enjoy the interview and pick up some of the many lessons
about building companies the right way.


If you can be as honest and open as Dan or any of the other
guests we have hosted on the Struggle, get in touch and send us
your story on podcast@saastock.com.


 


 


 


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