S02E05 Stop Wasting Time & Money: Solopreneur Sales Lessons That Work | Dan Griffith
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Struggling with time, sales, or wasted marketing spent as a solopreneur? Discover how to avoid the biggest mistakes that stall growth — from chasing the wrong clients to burning cash on ads that don’t convert.(Note: Meta description or be the first line under the video/audio player.)
In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish sits down with Dan Griffith— a veteran of 15+ years in enterprise sales turned consultant - who built a brand around “Seriously, Don’t Do That” and founder of Greater Gain Group, a consulting practice focused on helping SaaS founders and growth-stage companies sidestep major mistakes he's seen play out across more than 50 companies. After exits, setbacks, and launching his own consulting group.
He specializes in fractional sales leadership and digital marketing, with a focus on highly regulated spaces. Dan reveals the lessons he wishes every founder knew before spending a dollar or booking a call.
Key Topics Covered:
- The mindset shift from chasing money to delivering real value
- How to identify your “digital watering hole” and attract clients authentically
- Why most solopreneurs waste money on ads and what to do instead
- The importance of productizing services and moving toward value-based pricing
- Practical steps to build trust fast with clients burned by past consultants
Perfect for early-stage solopreneurs, SaaS founders, and consultants tired of burnout, wasted ad spend, and “busy work” who want clarity, confidence, and sustainable growth.
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Guest Details:
Dan is the founder of Greater Gain Group and creator of the Seriously, Don’t Do That framework — helping founders and solopreneurs avoid the costly mistakes that stall growth.
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dangriffithsr
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- YouTube: youtube.com/@danDan Griffith - Greater Gain Group | LinkedIngriffithsr
Resources & Links Books mentioned in this episode:
- Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell
- Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life by Arnold Schwarzenegger
Listener Resource from Dan:
- Download 5 Things Solopreneurs Shouldn’t Do When Scaling
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