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October 17, 2024

Renew or Lose: The SaaS Revenue Challenge

In this episode of The Gross Profit Podcast, host James Kennedy sits down with Klara Ahlgren from Younium. Learn how embracing the right technology can streamline your processes and enhance your customer relationships!
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Renew or Lose: The SaaS Revenue Challenge
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  • 2024-10-17 10:34:40
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In this episode James Kennedy sits down with Klara Ahlgren, Senior Account Executive at Younium and Co-Host of the Revenue Circus Podcast. Klara brings her passion for SaaS and finance into the conversation, where she and James discuss how embracing the right technology can streamline your processes and enhance customer relationships for long-term growth.

Klara shares her experience in helping CFOs at B2B SaaS companies improve efficiency by automating their subscription management, billing, and revenue recognition. With nearly a decade in the tech industry, Klara is a seasoned sales professional who is dedicated to helping companies focus on sustainable growth, profitability, and strategic insights.

Episode Highlights:

  • From Chaos to Control: How Younium helps companies reclaim time and reduce errors by automating complex processes such as billing, subscription management, and revenue recognition.
  • The Importance of SaaS Metrics: Klara emphasizes how real-time access to key SaaS metrics (like MRR, ARR, and churn rates) can empower CFOs and finance teams to make data-driven decisions that fuel growth.
  • Streamlining the Quote-to-Cash Process: Klara explains how Younium’s solutions help finance teams focus on high-value tasks by automating manual workflows, allowing companies to increase revenue and improve customer retention.
  • Klara’s Journey: As a high-energy SaaS enthusiast and a co-host of the Revenue Circus Podcast, Klara talks about balancing her role as a single mom and a career-driven professional. She also highlights the latest trends in SaaS sales and revenue operations from her podcast experience.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Optimizing Your Subscription Business: How automating subscription management, billing, and revenue processes can free up time and eliminate manual errors.
  • Key SaaS Metrics for Growth: The importance of tracking metrics like recurring revenue, churn rates, and customer retention to drive better business outcomes.
  • Scaling with the Right Technology: How tools like Younium can support B2B SaaS companies in improving their quote-to-cash process and unlocking new sales channels.
  • Embracing Automation for Finance Teams: Klara shares the benefits of automating financial processes to reduce costs, increase control, and make finance a strategic partner in growth.

About Younium:

Younium offers an all-in-one financial solution designed for B2B companies that need to streamline subscription management, billing, and revenue recognition. By automating these processes, Younium helps businesses focus on scaling their operations and maximizing profitability. With real-time access to financial metrics and a seamless quote-to-cash workflow, companies can make better decisions, save time, and unlock growth potential.

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