New to Produced By with Tommen? This is a temporary trailer to give you a feel for the show, featuring one of our most listened-to recent episodes with Alex Vacca.
Alex Vacca is a nomadic entrepreneur, content creator and co-founder of ColdIQ, a go-to-market agency helping B2B companies scale revenue through outbound, paid and content systems. In just two years, he has grown ColdIQ from two founders to over 30 full-time team members, built one of the most respected GTM brands in Europe and attracted a global audience across LinkedIn, X and YouTube.
Listen to this episode to get inspired by Alex’s bold decision to escape the traditional career path in his 20s and embrace a life of learning, exploration and entrepreneurship. He shares the story behind building ColdIQ, practical tips for attracting clients through content and timeless advice on staying consistent, focused and curious while building your personal brand and business.
Connect with Alex:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-vacca/
https://www.youtube.com/@AlexVacca
https://www.instagram.com/alx.vca/
https://coldiq.com/
Timestamps:
00:00 – Why Alex left the safe path in his 20s
01:45 – Podcast intro and guest welcome
02:30 – Moving abroad alone and early career pivots
05:10 – From crypto to cold outreach and sales
07:45 – Travelling through 12 countries with just a laptop
11:00 – Starting the agency from scratch
13:40 – Building a personal brand alongside the business
16:10 – First hires, growth mindset and team culture
19:30 – Breaking down outbound, paid and content
23:15 – The importance of founder energy in content
26:30 – Daily structure, routines and staying sharp
29:10 – Lessons from kung fu and being a beginner again
31:00 – Hard things, self-discipline and staying curious
35:00 – Long-term thinking, systems and building for freedom
38:40 – How he built trust and reputation in his niche
41:30 – Final advice for creators and entrepreneurs
43:00 – Where to follow Alex and closing thank you

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