Hello and welcome to the first episode of the Monkey Business Talk Show, a 30min series designed for early-stage founders and go-to-market (GTM) experts. What's this show's purpose: We (Vladan & Maja) created the show to provide a more relaxed, alternative to long-form, often "boring" podcasts. Our goal is to deliver episodes filled with honest conversations and actionable insights on pricing, marketing, and growth strategies, all while maintaining a fun and interactive vibe.

Segment Breakdown

1. Number of the Day: 12 The Context: we recently returned from Saastanak, a major SaaS conference in Europe. The Breakdown: The number "12" represents the content we captured there: 10 talk show episodes and 2 podcasts (it was in fact 3...). Key Insight: value of conferences, emphasizing that the best ones are interactive and community-driven rather than just a series of "playbook" presentations.

2. Hot Take: "My Claude agent can replace you and your marketing team." The Debate: Vlad brings up the controversial "agentic" trend on LinkedIn where creators claim AI can replace entire teams.

3. Signal: Google’s Search Overhaul The Forecast: Google's massive search update and the rise of "agentic" search. The Impact: Vlad predicts significant traffic drops for many websites as AI begins pulling information directly into the search results.

00:44 - Introduction

03:12 - Segment 1: Number of the Day (12) – Recapping Saastanak Conference

12:34 - Segment 2: Hot Take – Can AI Agents Replace Marketing Teams? 25:23 - Segment 3: Signal – Google's Search Overhaul and the Agentic Future

Connect with Maja on:

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zmajapbaines

- X: https://x.com/lazarevic_p?s=11

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/majaperovic...

Connect with Vladan on:

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladanx/