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“GrowthMentor's one-on-one guidance has proven to be a game-changer, providing tailored solutions to address my specific business challenges more directly and efficiently.”
Jorrit Baerends
Solo Founder · Adpiler
The Netherlands · adpiler.com ↗ · Dec 2023
The Work
Tell us about what you are currently working on.
I'm the founder of Adpiler, leading our team in providing creative agencies with a seamless platform for efficient ad sharing and approval.
Currently, I'm deeply immersed in advancing Adpiler, our SaaS company, where I wear multiple hats as the founder. My primary focus is enhancing our platform to further simplify ad sharing and approval processes for creative agencies, including HTML5 ads and social ad mockups. This involves collaborating closely with our development team, engaging with our user community, and driving marketing initiatives to reach new audiences and continuously improve our product. Additionally, I'm exploring innovative growth strategies and refining our customer support to ensure Adpiler remains a valuable asset to creative professionals worldwide.
Before
Before you learned about GrowthMentor, how did you deal with the challenges you faced?
Prior to finding GrowthMentor, I tackled the challenges I faced with Adpiler by relying on my network, blogs, and participation in online forums and communities. While these resources offered helpful information, GrowthMentor's one-on-one guidance has proven to be a game-changer, providing tailored solutions to address my specific business challenges more directly and efficiently.
The Decision
What ultimately compelled you to sign up for GrowthMentor?
I joined GrowthMentor because I saw it as an invaluable resource. A place where experts are always available to spar with. It's a solution to the challenges I face in my role as a founder, providing access to valuable insights and guidance that can drive growth and overcome obstacles efficiently.
Inside the Platform
What's your favorite thing about GrowthMentor?
My favorite thing about GrowthMentor is the opportunity to connect with knowledgeable, friendly, and interesting individuals who can provide valuable insights and perspectives. It's a platform that fosters meaningful connections and learning from others in the entrepreneurial and growth space.
What topics have you mostly discussed with mentors?
Scaling up Adpiler, our marketing and how to reach new agencies, and onboarding. A lot of it was sparring on growth strategy and where to take the product next.
The Breakthrough
Is there a specific session/mentor that stands out in your mind as super helpful?
It's hard to pick, because the value for me is having different people to spar with. Tom van den Heuvel knows marketing and scaling SaaS well, and his input was useful. Gino Arendsz discussed product opportunities with me at a high level and brought a lot of down-to-earth suggestions, which fed into how we thought about extending the product. And Enrique understood the business quickly and came with clear, fresh ideas.
The Transformation
How has GrowthMentor helped you?
Based on our discussions with mentors, I decided to extend our product portfolio with social ad mockups. We started Adpiler with a focus on HTML5 ads, but now we have a wider approach to any possible ad.
GrowthMentor has had a positive impact on my professional life. It has helped me overcome challenges in scaling my SaaS business, Adpiler, by offering practical advice and new perspectives. It's been a valuable resource for growth and improvement.
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