What happens when the founder of a $10M SaaS company admits that business growth has slowed down?
Is AI really replacing jobs, or is it creating an even bigger opportunity for entrepreneurs?
In this episode, Dean Matthews—founder of OnTheClock, a software platform trusted by thousands of businesses—shares what he's seeing after more than two decades of building SaaS. From starting at his kitchen table to building a multi-million-dollar company, he explains why many businesses are struggling today, why customers are spending less, and how AI is changing the future of work.
We also dive into the mindset behind long-term success. Why do some entrepreneurs keep growing while others give up? Can writing down your goals actually change your future? And what does it really take to build a business that survives massive technological change?
If you're a founder, entrepreneur, business owner, or someone trying to stay ahead in the AI era, this conversation will change how you think about business, growth, and opportunity.
*In this episode, you'll discover:*
• Why SaaS companies are slowing down
• Will AI replace jobs—or create better ones?
• Why small businesses are spending less
• The biggest mistake founders make during slow markets
• How Dean built a $10M SaaS business from his kitchen table
• Why writing down your goals can change your future
• How to find new income opportunities using AI
• What every entrepreneur should know about the next 10 years
Watch till the end for Dean's advice on adapting to AI, building resilience, and creating long-term success.
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Chapter Stamps
*00:00* Why Are SaaS Companies Suddenly Slowing Down?
*00:40* Is AI Really Replacing Human Jobs?
*01:25* Why Are Businesses Canceling Their Software?
*02:35* What Happens When AI Becomes Your Employee?
*03:53* Will AI Destroy Jobs or Create Better Ones?
*05:44* How Do Entrepreneurs Keep Going When Nobody Believes Them?
*07:03* Why Do Successful Founders Write Down Their Goals?
*08:13* What Should You Do If You Feel Lost in Life?
*10:15* Can AI Help You Build a Second Income?
*11:40* Why Isn't a $10M SaaS Company Growing?
*13:58* How Did He Build a Business Used by 18,000+ Companies?
*15:23* When Should a Founder Pivot Their Business?
*16:08* Does Every Business Owner Know Their Company's Real Value?
*17:44* Is There Really an Easy Button in Business?
*18:55* Why Do Successful People See More Opportunities?
*20:20* Can Meditation Make You a Better Entrepreneur?
*22:18* Should You Fight Negative Thoughts or Accept Them?
*23:14* What's the Biggest Mistake Founders Make Before Selling Their Business?
Pullout Quotes:
"If you look at something like AI as a curse, well, guess what comes."
"You actually have control over your thoughts."
"If you set your mind on something and you have a vision and you constantly look and focus at it, it's almost inevitable that it has to happen."
"You need to just have a mental plan, a vision of where you're going. You're not gonna make it without that."
"Anything that you're interested in, you could monetize almost for sure."
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