#084: Chris Hladczuk Closed a $25M Deal After 26 Follow-Ups — Here’s Exactly How

The Turning Pro Podcast by Ben Sharf

Episode notes

Chris Hladczuk is the co-founder and CEO of Hanover Park, an AI-native fund admin helping top venture firms run smarter and faster.

Before starting Hanover, Chris scaled Meow to $1.5 billion in assets as Chief Revenue Officer, built a strong online audience, and learned how to win through founder-led sales.

In this episode, he shares his full playbook. He breaks down how to pitch high-trust clients, what it takes to build a sticky product in fintech, why SaaS is losing its edge, and how he closed a $25 million deal after 26 follow-ups.

This is a conversation about selling with obsession, building with urgency, and staying relentless in a crowded market.

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