The Official SaaStr Podcast: SaaS | Founders | Investors

The Official SaaStr Podcast: SaaS | Founders | Investors

SaaStr 135: Auren Hoffman on Why Raising Prices Is Not A Good Idea, How Fewer Employees Can Mean Fast Growth & Why The CEO Must Never Delegate HR

Jul 24, 2017 · 25:01

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Auren Hoffman advises against raising prices as a growth strategy.
Fewer employees can actually lead to faster company growth.
HR functions should never be delegated by the CEO.

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