What happens when a nurse practitioner gets quoted $1 million for software and told "that's cute" when she says she'll build it herself? She teaches herself to code in 100 hours and launches a SaaS company.
SaaS founder Stephanie Betters joins Blakely and Heather to share how she rage-coded Left Main CRM—now a high-growth company and Salesforce partner—in just three months. Drawing from their combined 20+ years at conferences, the trio goes beyond Stephanie's inspiring story to tackle the awkward, uncomfortable, and sometimes unsafe situations nobody talks about at industry events.
In this episode, Stephanie reveals:
Stephanie's journey from cardiothoracic nurse practitioner to SaaS founder
How she taught herself to code and built a CRM in 100 hours
Why she's a believer in the Salesforce Ohana community
Why she never drinks when traveling solo
We also cover practical conference tips including:
Why you should never wear heels (and which sneaker brand to try)
How to handle "the name blank" when someone remembers you but you don't remember them
Why companies should never make employees share hotel rooms
Safety strategies for elevators, Ubers, and late-night situations
Why drinking boundaries change when you move from subordinate to leader
This is the honest, vulnerable conversation about conferences that nobody's having—but everyone needs to hear. Whether you're headed to your first conference or your twentieth, this episode will help you navigate the sticky situations with confidence and stay safe while building meaningful connections.
LINKS & MENTIONS
Left Main REI - CRM for Real Estate Investors
Saysh - Website
How We Got There podcast hosted by Mike Davis
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