In this episode, I caught up with Sam Goetz, Founder of Stemmer. Sam, a serial entrepreneur, shares his journey through the highs and lows of building multiple ventures. He shares insightful lessons learned building Stemmer, an AI audio processing tool that makes songs sound professionally mastered. The platform has seen substantial growth with 16,000 songs uploaded since October 31st, 2023.
Sam highlights the importance of leveraging existing resources, such as his organic website traffic and the value of targeted sales efforts over broad marketing strategies. We discuss the critical role of hiring and delegating tasks to scale a business effectively and how balancing a part-time job while running a startup can provide stability and enable smarter business decisions.
Our discussion also explores the significance of perseverance, strategic thinking, and community support in entrepreneurship. Sam’s systematic approach to winning Bison Venture Partners' $1,000 Podcast Pitch Competition through personalized outreach and reconnecting with his network serves as a valuable lesson for startup founders. Check out Sam’s winning pitch here.
We hope this episode inspires our community to think creatively, leverage available resources, and remain resilient through challenges. Sam’s journey underscores that even in difficult times, strategic pivots and targeted efforts can lead to significant growth and success. Be sure to follow Stemmer on Instagram & TikTok.
Thanks for listening!
Garry Johnson III
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From Startup Quitter to Pitch Winner | Meet Sam Goetz, Founder of Stemmer