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Corinne Cavanaugh - Founder, CAC Media & Publishing | Growth Advisor

Revenue Problems Solved is a monthly newsletter for ambitious CEOs who are ready to build predictable revenue. Corinne Cavanaugh founded CAC Media & Publishing after leading marketing programs at Microsoft and Liberty Mutual, founding two agencies, and serving on three boards. She now leads a team of nine Fortune 500-trained fractional CMOs and CROs who embed with growth-stage companies to fix both sides of the revenue equation: acquisition and retention. Corinne holds a Master's Degree from Harvard University and is the host of the Lightning Speed podcast.

New on the podcast! How to grow and retain at the same damn time.
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New on Lightning Speed! How to grow and retain at the same damn time.

Hi Reader, I just dropped episode 2 of the Lighting Speed podcast and it's a doozie. Brad Schlachter spent 15 years building growth and retention systems at Disney, MLB, Hallmark+, MotorTrend+, and Konami explains how he achieved 104% user growth and 40% churn reduction at the same company, at the same damn time.Three things he covers in this episode of Lightning Speed:1. His retention playbook for SaaS and subscription businesses.2. What gaming companies figured out about emotional...

Ligthning Speed Podcast Episode 1

Hi Reader, That line stopped me cold when I heard it. The woman who said it has $52 million in product launches to back it up. Today I launched a podcast called Lightning Speed, and Episode 1 features Angela Martin, who has built commercial systems at PepsiCo, Mayo Clinic, Harley-Davidson, and Cantel Medical, where she grew capital sales 789% in eight months. In this 20-minute best-of style episode, Angela breaks down exactly why product launches stall, why 90-day activation roadmaps beat...

Revenue Problems Solved C-suite marketing intelligence for growth-stage companies that are done playing small. Revenue Insights by Corinne Cavanaugh, Founder & Growth Advisor TLDR: It takes more than a great product. If you build it, buyers will not come. I know that's not what founders want to hear. Especially after the capital raises, the late nights, the product iterations. But here's what I see repeatedly: founders pour capital into product development, thinking that if the product is...

Winter 2025 Audacious Reads Me and my crew! The holidays can be anything but restful, so I've curated 12 books that will help you (and me!) think deeply and breathe easier. Whether you need an escape, inspiration, or just a reminder to slow down, these picks have you covered. 12 Books of De-stress-mas! From the Celebrity Book Clubs: The Comfort of Crows by Margaret Renkl (Nonfiction - Reese's Book Club) Reese's 100th pick! This beautiful meditation follows a year in the author's backyard,...

Fall 2025 Audacious Reads In this edition of Audacious Reads, you will find five fresh book recommendations and a big life update! Books! Each of these is on my TBR. They have a strong female lead who overcomes, exceeds, or is generally inspiring! Let's read together! Onyx Storm by Rebecca YarrosRomantic Fantasy (the best of, IYKYK). Violet, the protagonist, survives betrayals and hardship at the war college. She must leverage what she’s learned and her strength (including bonds with dragons)...

May 2025 Audacious Reads What can you do when things go wrong? In this edition of Audacious Reads, the theme is resilience. Here you will find a memoir feature, videos with actionable advice, a new blog, a significant announcement, and an event invitation. Book Feature Getting To Justice: From Unwed Mother To The State Supreme Court A breath of fresh memoir air. With a direct, authoritative, and vulnerable writing style, trailblazing woman Faith Ireland, a former Washington State Supreme...

April 2025 Audacious Reads In this edition of Audacious Reads the theme is leadership. As an ode to Mother's Day in the above video, I share stats that make my blood boil. Books Good Material A story about the emotional fallout following a breakup, told primarily from the comedian, Andy, a 35-year-old who's taking things badly. It does have humor and introduces interesting concepts; however, it's heavily draped in self-pity. Learn More Vacation Vicariously An Audacious Love - Now available...

March 2025 Audacious Reads In this edition of Audacious Reads the theme is resilience. I share a bit of my story in the video above, review two novels that are shining examples of a legacy of resilience, launch new YouTube playlists, and give an update on the whirlwind of things happening. Books The Goddess of Warsaw A story of perserverance in Nazi invaded Polland, told from one epicly strong woman's POV. She thrives after atrocities and delights us with her candor. It was facinating,...

Issue #5 Audacious Reads Vipers, in this edition of Audacious Reads I am celebrating the calendar and Lunar New Year by serving up book reviews of best sellers, an insider Q&A, and a new section in this newsletter called Catalyst. Let's go! Book Reviews Book Review James by Percival Everett This is a re-telling of Huckleberry Finn told from the enslaved Jim's point of view. I have mixed feelings about this book. It is not lighthearted, but it is fascinating. I disliked seeing the N-word in...

AN AUDACIOUS LOVE Have you missed Eleanor? Well you are in luck! I just finished the third and final book in the Audacious Series! Below is a sneak peek for you to enjoy! The paperback and e-book will be available on Amazon on February first! Dive into the waves of passion and adventure with Eleanor and Oliver as they redefine love in their golden years. From the bustling streets of Fez Medina to the serene beaches of Saint-Tropes, every destination they visit unwraps a new layer of their...