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EPISODE · Jan 13, 2026 · 26 MIN

Leading by Influence: The Founder's Shift to Sustainable Growth with Matt Holtz

from Revenue Blindspots · host Sam Jacobs

In this episode of Revenue Blind Spots, host Sam Jacobs speaks with Matt Holtz, President and CRO of Alliance HCM, about navigating the shift from a founder-led business to a role on an executive team. Matt shares his transition to leading "more by influence than you can lead by just being the darn founder". He discusses his biggest blind spot: the "survive to thrive curve", where he focused on grabbing any revenue possible, which resulted in non-sustainable business.

In this episode of Revenue Blind Spots, host Sam Jacobs speaks with Matt Holtz, President and CRO of Alliance HCM, about navigating the shift from a founder-led business to a role on an executive team. Matt shares his transition to leading "more by influence than you can lead by just being the darn founder". He discusses his biggest blind spot: the "survive to thrive curve", where he focused on grabbing any revenue possible, which resulted in non-sustainable business.

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