SaaS Marketing Weekly
This podcast provides actionable SaaS marketing strategies and campaign ideas. Each episode offers practical advice for listeners to implement in their companies. The goal is to help businesses accelerate their growth through effective marketing tactics.
Episodes
#116: The greatest founders have this ability
In this episode, Ryan argues that the biggest difference between founders who scale and founders who stall is the speed at which they make decisions. He actively tries to never to let a decision leave the room. Ryan covers the decision tree he built at Rocket SaaS and the worst-case scenario test that shrinks the risk.Takeaways:The speed of decision-making is what separates founders who scale from
#115: The five content traps killing your pipeline
In this episode, Ryan is joined by Sam Gocher, Head of Content at Rocket SaaS, to work through the 5 traps that stop content driving revenue. Most B2B SaaS companies are producing content activity, but when the CEO asks whether any of it is actually generating pipeline, nobody can give them an answer. Ryan and Sam cover why guessing your topics never works, how to extract real thought leadership f
#114: The 8 books that transformed my career
In this episode, Ryan steps away from the usual marketing tactics to share the eight books that have had the biggest impact on his career and his business, Rocket SaaS. He covers what each book taught him and how he applied it.Takeaways:Profit First (Mike Michalowicz): Take a set percentage for profit, tax, and your own pay into separate accounts every fortnight, rather than hoping something is le
#113: 10 things stopping your LinkedIn ads from thriving
In this episode, Ryan is joined by Joe McLaughlin, Rocket SaaS’s Director of Strategy, for a run through the ten things they most often see going wrong with LinkedIn ads. Plenty of B2B SaaS brands have tried the platform, seen no return, and switched it off, while others are seeing a great ROI. Ryan and Joe work through everything on what not to do, from budgets, to targeting, all the way down to
#112: Why your LinkedIn ads aren’t working for lead generation
In this episode, Ryan shares that LinkedIn Ads are not a lead generation channel. Google Ads is, because people go there actively searching for a solution. Nobody scrolls LinkedIn hoping to find a B2B SaaS vendor. LinkedIn is a place where people consume content, and it should be treated as a content amplification channel.Takeaways: LinkedIn ads are not a lead generation channel. Leads come off th
#111: Full marketing strategy audit. What we scaled, fixed, and stopped at Rocket SaaS
In this episode, Ryan is joined by Joe McLaughlin, Director of Strategy at Rocket SaaS, who now oversees all Rocket SaaS clients and spends half his time on Rocket SaaS’s own marketing, to walk through exactly how an expert reviews a marketing strategy from top to bottom. Joe starts with reporting and attribution, because until you can see what is really driving pipeline, you are just guessing. Fr
#110: 8 key things you must change to sign bigger clients
In this episode, Ryan runs through 8 key things that you need to consider and change so you can go more upmarket and sign bigger clients. A year ago, Rocket SaaS set out to win clients in the 50 to 500 headcount range. Going upmarket changes almost everything, from your pricing and brand to your messaging and the way deals reach you. Ryan walks through all eight, ending with one deceptively simple
#109: Why top-of-funnel content is crucial to building pipeline
In this episode, Ryan sits down with Sam Gocher, Head of Content at Rocket SaaS, to make the case for top-of-funnel (TOFU) content: the kind that grows pipeline by reaching the 95% of your market who aren’t ready to buy yet. Ryan credits top-of-funnel content as arguably the single biggest reason Rocket SaaS scaled from $1 million to $7 million ARR in two years, and yet it’s the part of the funnel
#108: Why consistent posting beats big campaigns EVERY time
In this episode, Ryan makes the case for content frequency over the one big campaign that you think makes an impact. He used to spend months building towards a single webinar, guide or exhibition, hoping it would deliver a wave of leads. Now he knows that it’s the weekly rhythm that makes those big campaigns work at all. The simple saying of ‘consistency is key’ is a true testament to your marketi
#107: How to turn existing website traffic into leads without a costly rebuild
In this episode, Ryan sits down with Director of Strategy, Jamie, to talk about website CRO’s, conversion rate optimization and how to get more leads from the traffic you already have, without a costly rebuild. Most B2B SaaS companies pour budget into the next campaign, the next funnel, the next ad, and completely overlook the shopfront every prospect actually lands on. Ryan and Jamie break down h
#106: Need more leads? Fix your funnel from the bottom up
In this episode, Ryan tackles the problem most businesses come to him with: “We are not getting enough leads.”His advice is to stop reacting to the noise and look at the business as a simple funnel, then fix it backwards. Most advice in the market says that you should start at the top of the funnel with awareness and brand building. Ryan starts at the bottom, because the 5% of your market who are
#105: How to turn your subject matter experts into a lead-generating content machine
In this episode, Ryan sits down with Sam Gocher, Head of Content at Rocket SaaS, to talk about subject matter experts, or SMEs, and how to turn the experts already sitting inside your business into a content engine. Most of your competitors are pumping out generic AI slop that nobody engages with. The advantage goes to the brands whose real experts show up and share genuine thought leadership. Sam
#104: The LinkedIn thought leader ad trick you're probably missing
In this episode, Ryan shares one of his favourite LinkedIn tactics: using thought leader ads to boost posts from other people who say genuine, positive things about your brand. A testimonial posted from your own company page gets skipped over. The same praise coming from a real customer with a real voice is far more believable, but it usually dies in the feed because that person only has a few hun
#103: How to create great ads that convert on LinkedIn & Meta
In this episode, Ryan sits down with Jamie, Rocket SaaS's paid media and strategy lead, for a deep dive into what actually makes a great ad on LinkedIn and Meta. This is not about targeting or budgets (listen back to episodes 63 to 65 for that). This is about the creative: how to research what your buyers are really thinking, how to build ads across the full funnel, which ad formats are worth your
#102: Founder-led sales: why you'll always outsell your own salespeople
In this episode, Ryan makes the case for founder-led sales and explains why, at $7M ARR and over 60 employees, he is still the primary person doing sales at Rocket SaaS. No SDRs, no AEs, just the founder qualifying leads, running discovery calls and closing deals. It sounds like it shouldn't work at that scale, but Ryan argues it's one of the biggest reasons the business is growing so fast. He bre
#101: AI search uncovered: how to get your SaaS brand cited by ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini
In this episode, Ryan sits down with Daisy, Rocket SaaS's new Head of SEO and AI Search, to tackle one of the biggest shifts happening in marketing right now. Organic traffic from Google is declining. 95% of B2B buyers are now using LLMs as part of their buying journey. And most SaaS brands are not appearing in any of it. This episode covers what AI search actually is, how it differs from traditio
#100: The Greatest Hits
Episode 100. We're marking the milestone by doing something a little different. Ryan takes a step back to reflect on what building a weekly B2B SaaS marketing podcast from scratch actually looks like — the numbers, the lessons, the content strategy behind it, and why it's become one of the best business decisions Rocket SaaS has made.Ryan breaks down the top episodes by downloads and what the data
#99: How Rocket SaaS flew from $5M to $7M ARR in 90 days
In this episode, Ryan sits down with Jamie to share exactly how Rocket SaaS grew from $5M to $7M ARR in the space of three months. Three things drove it: a pricing restructure, a serious focus on reducing churn, and an 18-month process that culminated in landing a million dollar deal. This is not a theory episode. Ryan and Jamie walk through the specific decisions they made, why they made them, an
#98: Broke freelancer to multi-million $ business. Personal brand and why fundamentals beat AI hacks
In this episode, Ryan steps to the other side of the mic as a guest on Chris Nelson's Human Marketing podcast. It is a wide-ranging conversation covering the full Rocket SaaS story, from starting out as a freelance web designer with no niche and nearly going out of business, to niching hard into B2B SaaS and hitting 100% growth in a single year. Ryan also gets into the demand generation philosophy
#97: Content audit revealed: what we're changing at Rocket SaaS
In this episode, Ryan sits down with Sam Gocher, Head of Content at Rocket SaaS, to pull back the curtain on the full content audit Sam carried out when he joined the business. From digging into self-reported attribution data to discovering that nearly 100 blogs had generated just 300 visitors, this episode covers what was working, what was not, and the strategy now in place to fix it. Whether you
#96: 10 ways to find out what your ICP actually wants
In this episode, Ryan flies solo to walk through one of the most underused, undervalued and quietly powerful things in marketing: market research. He shares the survey that reshaped Rocket SaaS's entire upmarket strategy, and then runs through 10 different ways to find out what your ICP actually wants, from the expensive and rigorous to the free and scrappy. If you are about to launch a campaign,
#95: Scaling construction SaaS: the definitive marketing playbook
In this episode, Ryan sits down with Jamie, Rocket SaaS's Head of Strategy, to share everything they have learned from working with many construction SaaS clients. From the ad platforms that actually work to the content formats that convert, this is the Rocket SaaS construction marketing playbook laid bare. If you run, found, or market a construction SaaS business and you are not getting the pipel
#94: The strategy that tripled Rocket SaaS' sales calls
In this episode, Ryan breaks down one of the single biggest growth levers he has introduced at Rocket SaaS: consultative selling. Not a tweak to the sales process, but a fundamental shift in how the business attracts and converts prospects, and one that tripled inbound sales calls almost immediately after launching.If your main call to action is a demo or a request a quote form, this episode will
#93: How to make your SaaS brand stand out with excellent content
In this episode, Ryan sits down with Sam Gocher, Head of Content at Rocket SaaS, for a deep dive into what it actually takes to make content work for a SaaS brand. Drawing on Sam's experience at Cognism, one of B2B SaaS's most admired demand generation brands, they cover how to create content that cuts through, entertains, and converts, even when your product feels dry on the surface. Whether you'
#92: How to reach your ICP without burning your entire budget
In this episode, Ryan dives deep into where your audience actually hangs out and how to tap into those hidden goldmines. From podcast appearances and newsletters to Slack communities and industry events, Ryan shares his strategy for getting in front of your ICP without spending a fortune on LinkedIn or Google Ads. He walks you through the research process, how to build relationships in niche commu
#91: The sub-brand strategy behind Rocket SaaS hitting $5M ARR
In this episode, Ryan deep dives into one of the game-changing strategies that helped Rocket SaaS scale to $5M ARR, creating an educational sub-brand. He walks through the steps of building a separate brand (like SaaS Marketing Weekly) that serves as a powerful top-of-funnel tool. From choosing a narrow ICP to creating educational content that builds trust, Ryan explains why sub-brands are the per
#90: Webinar recording: 10 SaaS marketing campaigns that actually work
In this episode, Ryan shares a full masterclass breaking down 10 different ways to get SaaS customers. Not all growth tactics are created equal, and most companies are wasting time on the wrong ones. Drawing from Rocket SaaS’ own journey (from plateau to rapid growth) and real client results, Ryan walks through the campaigns that genuinely move the needle — and why some of the “obvious” ones don’t
#89: Rocket SaaS hits $5,000,000 ARR. How we did it
In this solo episode, Ryan shares the full story behind Rocket SaaS hitting $5M ARR — and why the journey was far from smooth. From years of slow, frustrating growth to a handful of key decisions that completely changed the trajectory of the business, Ryan breaks down what actually moved the needle. This isn’t a “growth hacks” episode. It’s a reflection on the real shifts that compound over time —
#88: Webinar recording: The LinkedIn Ads playbook for scaling SMEs
In this webinar recording, Ryan and Jamie break down the real LinkedIn Ads playbook behind scaling B2B SaaS companies and SMEs. They share what’s actually working right now, what most teams get wrong, and how to turn LinkedIn from an expensive experiment into a predictable growth channel. From budget allocation to aligning ads with your sales team, this episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look a
#87: Startup? What qualities should you look for in a marketer?
In this episode, Ryan and Jamie break down what founders should look for when hiring their first marketing person. Many startups make the mistake of hiring a specialist too early, only to realise they actually need someone who can handle strategy, execution, and experimentation across the entire marketing mix. Ryan explains why the ideal first hire is a strong generalist with a specialist edge, wh
#86: 6 ways to get revenue, when you need it FAST
In this episode, Ryan and Jamie share six powerful campaigns you can run right now to bring in fast revenue, even if your sales cycle is usually long. From digging into your closed lost deals to using high-intent retargeting ads and discounts, they cover tactical strategies that cut through the noise and push deals through faster. Whether you’re struggling with cash flow or just need to hit monthl
#85: How to reach everyone with one piece of content
In this episode, Ryan shares the secret to maximising content reach by repurposing one piece of content across multiple formats. From podcasts and webinars to short-form videos, blogs, and LinkedIn posts, Ryan walks through the simple process of turning a single piece of content into multiple valuable assets. By using AI tools and automation, he shows how even small teams can create high-quality c
#84: How do you market to a niche audience?
In this episode, Ryan and Jamie dive deep into the challenges of marketing to a very small audience in B2B SaaS. They break down how to reframe traditional marketing tactics and focus on community-building, content, and relationship development to ensure success. Whether you're targeting a handful of high-value accounts or serving a niche market, this episode shows you how to create genuine, long-
#83: How to scale beyond your founder-led network & grow with your personal brand
In this episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss how to move beyond relying on the founder-led network to fuel your SaaS business growth. Ryan shares key strategies for re-engaging your network, how to squeeze even more value out of existing relationships, and why shifting to personal brand marketing can unlock new opportunities for your business. From leveraging LinkedIn DMs to inviting people onto your p
#82: The biggest mistake that's killing your conversions
In this episode, Ryan breaks down one of the most common — and most expensive — CRO mistakes he sees on B2B SaaS websites. It happens right at the most important moment in your funnel… when someone clicks “Book a Demo” or “Start Free Trial.” Most companies assume intent means commitment. It doesn’t. Ryan explains why your highest-intent page still needs persuasion, what should actually be on it, a
#81: Let AI Run Your Content Strategy. You Can’t Lose!
In this episode, Ryan shares how to turn AI and market research into a powerhouse content strategy that aligns perfectly with your ideal customer profile (ICP). Drawing on a recent RocketSaaS exercise where they analyzed 100 sales calls, Ryan explains how AI-driven insights can inform content creation, from top-of-funnel awareness to bottom-of-funnel conversions. He walks through the step-by-step
#80: Quick LinkedIn Ads Tip to 5x Leads
In this short solo episode, Ryan shares a penny-drop moment that completely changed how Rocket SaaS runs LinkedIn ads — and explains why most B2B SaaS teams are unknowingly setting their campaigns up to fail. Despite good creatives, strong landing pages, and solid offers, one overlooked decision consistently prevents results. Ryan breaks down the thinking shift that unlocked far better performance
#79: How marketing should support sales, hiring, & customer success
In this solo episode, Ryan shares why marketing isn’t just for lead generation — it’s the core driver for aligning sales, hiring, and customer success. He reveals how marketing can play a pivotal role in recruitment (without costly agencies), supporting sales through better messaging and retargeting, and reducing churn with educational content for customer success teams. Drawing on his experience
#78: 10 decisions that got Rocket SaaS to $4m ARR
In this solo episode, Ryan breaks down the thinking behind Rocket SaaS crossing $4m ARR and why it wasn’t driven by one tactic, one tool, or one lucky break. Instead, it came from a set of compounding decisions made over time, many of which SaaS founders underestimate or delay for too long. Ryan reflects on the biggest shifts that unlocked momentum, what changed in the last 18 months, and why most
#77: Why your ads are not driving leads (and where to reallocate resource)
Ryan and Jamie challenge one of the most common B2B SaaS assumptions: that spending more on ads will fix a growth problem. In this episode, they explain why content quality has become the biggest limiter to scale, how underinvestment in content quietly kills performance across the funnel, and why brands that look and feel “premium” win more deals at higher prices. Using real Rocket SaaS examples,
#76: Warning! Don't let AI distract you from the fundamentals of scaling
In this episode, Ryan shares the essential marketing fundamentals that every SaaS business needs to scale — before investing in the latest tech or AI-driven hacks. He explains why building a strong foundation with the right ICP, messaging, content, ads, and website is the key to organic growth, and how layering on tech like AI agents, LinkedIn ads, and automation tools only works when these fundam
#75: The 2026 playbook every B2B SaaS should run in January
In this end-of-year episode, Ryan and Jamie break down why January is the most powerful month for inbound demand and how B2B SaaS teams should be building campaigns right now to capitalise on it. They explore the psychology behind the New Year reset, how to anchor campaigns around real buyer priorities, and how Rocket SaaS has repeatedly turned January campaigns into one of the strongest pipeline
#74: Why going niche is the secret to SaaS growth (and how to get it right)
In this episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the powerful impact of niching down in your SaaS business and marketing. Ryan shares his journey of moving from a broad approach to focusing solely on B2B SaaS, and how that shift led to explosive growth for RocketSaaS. They cover why targeting a niche doesn’t just increase relevance, it also streamlines content creation, boosts ad performance, and accelerat
#73: Part 2 - How sales can 5x their success using marketing intent data
In part two of this sales and marketing alignment series, Ryan is joined by Joe McLaughlin to dive deep into the tech stack that powers RocketSaaS’s ABM and intent data-driven sales outreach. They break down how they use tools like ZenABM, Clay, HubSpot, and RightBrain to automate data enrichment, create buyer-specific outreach flows, and improve SDR effectiveness. This episode is perfect for SaaS
#72: Part 1 - How sales can 5x their success using marketing intent data
In this episode, Ryan is joined by Jamie Skeels and Joe McLaughlin to discuss a critical issue many B2B SaaS companies face: sales and marketing misalignment. They dive into the challenges of separate silos for sales and marketing teams and how aligning them with ABM Lite can drive more meaningful conversations and higher conversions. From understanding intent signals to leveraging data, they shar
#71: Build a lean SaaS marketing strategy on £3k/month, with Jamie Skeels
Ryan and Jamie map out a fast, lean marketing strategy for early-stage B2B SaaS teams with ~20–30 customers and a modest budget. They cover how to segment your ICP using real customer data, build a pipeline model that works back from revenue targets and CAC, and pick channels based on how (and why) your buyers actually purchase. From founder-led content and partnerships to when Google Ads makes se
#70: $1,600,000 per month added to the pipeline! How we did it.
Ryan and Jamie unpack the exact plays that took Rocket SaaS from ~8 SQLs a month to 20+, adding £1.2m in ARR-qualified pipeline every month. They cover why self-reported attribution beats last-touch, how a verified account list in Clay transformed LinkedIn performance, when to push product messaging into cold audiences, and why upping content quality (studio podcast clips, personal brand posts) ma
#69: $236,000 ARR from 1 LinkedIn Thought Leader Ad
In this episode, Ryan breaks down one of the most powerful, yet underused, ad formats on LinkedIn right now: Thought Leader Ads. He explains what they are, why they’re performing better (and cheaper) than company ads, and how to use them to grow both your personal brand and your SaaS business. From storytelling and video strategy to targeting and budgeting, Ryan shares the exact framework he’s use
#68: SaaStock 2025: Was it worth it? My honest review
In this episode, Ryan gives a full debrief of SaaStock 2025 - what it was like, what he learned, and whether it was worth the trip for Rocket SaaS. Fresh back from Dublin with his team, he shares the highlights, the ROI, the best stands and talks, and tactical lessons for anyone thinking about exhibiting or attending SaaS events. From clever networking strategies to a genius after-party play, this
#67: Controversial truth about ABM for startups, why it might not be right for you, with Jamie Skeels
In this controversial episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the realities of Account-Based Marketing (ABM) for startups and small businesses. Jamie, with his experience at Cognizant, explains why traditional ABM methods may be out of reach for smaller teams with limited resources. Instead of trying to copy big enterprise ABM strategies, he argues for a simpler, more sustainable approach. They break down
#66: How a single £1k campaign resulted in £180k pipeline
In this solo episode, Ryan shares one of Rocket SaaS’s most successful campaigns to date, which generated over £180,000 in pipeline. He breaks down exactly how the idea came about, how it was organised, what went right (and wrong), and how any B2B business can replicate the same formula.Takeaways:The campaign cost under £1,000 and produced £180,000 in pipelinePromote across LinkedIn, email, and SD
#65: LinkedIn Ads Part 3: Budgeting and optimisation strategies, with Jamie Skeels
In the final episode of this three-part mini-series on LinkedIn Ads, Ryan and Jamie cover everything you need to know about budgeting and optimizing your LinkedIn ad campaigns. They discuss how to structure your budget based on reach and frequency, how to avoid wasting spend on irrelevant audiences, and key metrics to monitor during the campaign. They also share actionable strategies for optimizin
#64: LinkedIn Ads Part 2: Using Clay, targeting tools & intent signals, with Jamie Skeels
In part two of the LinkedIn Ads mini-series, Ryan and Jamie dive into how to get your ads in front of the right people. They cover how to use your CRM data to define your ICP, the limitations of LinkedIn’s native targeting filters, and how to supercharge campaigns with intent signals and third-party data tools like Clay, Apollo, and Crunchbase. They also break down how to structure retargeting aud
#63: LinkedIn Ads Part 1: Proven content & ad formats for B2B SaaS with Jamie Skeels
In the first part of a three-part mini-series, Ryan is joined by Jamie Skeels, Head of Strategy at RocketSaaS, to break down the fundamentals of running successful LinkedIn ad campaigns for B2B SaaS. They cover why most companies fail with LinkedIn ads, how to approach top, middle, and bottom-of-funnel campaigns, and which ad formats deliver the best results. If you’ve ever struggled to get ROI fr
#62: 5 ABM campaigns to land bigger SaaS clients, with Jess Chilman
In this episode, Ryan is joined again by Jess Chilman, Head of Growth at Rocket SaaS, to share five high-impact ABM campaign tactics designed to help SaaS businesses move upmarket and close six-figure enterprise deals. From research outreach to direct mail, podcasts, events, and bespoke campaigns, they explain how to build relationships with C-suite decision makers, stand out from the noise, and c
#61: Scaling SaaS Marketing with the E.L.E.V.A.T.E Growth Framework, with Janelle Amos
In this episode, Ryan is joined by Janelle Amos, founder of Elevate Growth, to dive deep into the most common growth challenges facing B2B SaaS businesses today. Janelle shares her proven framework for scaling SaaS marketing and reveals the power of focusing on the entire funnel — not just individual channels. From pipeline acceleration to optimising messaging and the importance of listening to cu
#60: Struggling to get free trial users to upgrade? Do this
In this episode, Ryan dives into one of the most important levers for SaaS growth: your onboarding experience. Too many companies get plenty of free trial signups but fail to convert them into paying customers. Ryan explains what industry benchmarks look like, why onboarding often fails, and how to design an experience that drives users to activation. From signup flow and guided tours to gamificat
#59: The 4 growth channels that every SaaS business needs
In this episode, Ryan breaks down the four essential growth channels that you should be leveraging for your SaaS business: Owned, Paid, Earned, and Partnerships. He walks through each channel, explaining what they are, why they matter, and how to optimise them to fuel growth. Whether you're a startup or scaling SaaS brand, this episode gives you a clear framework for prioritising and executing you
#58: My #1 life-changing career/business growth tip
In this episode, Ryan reveals the one move that had the biggest impact on his career and business growth. It’s not a complex strategy, a funnel, or a new piece of tech; it’s a simple step anyone can take this week that can open doors, spark inspiration, and accelerate your journey. Ryan shares the three steps to making it work, two personal stories of how it transformed his trajectory, and why it
#57: How to find & use intent data to target people showing interest in your solution
In this episode, Ryan explains why intent data is one of the most powerful tools in a B2B SaaS marketer’s arsenal. He breaks down what intent data is, the difference between first-party and third-party signals, how to collect it, and how to use it to align sales and marketing for maximum impact. From simple website visitor tracking to advanced ABM campaigns, Ryan shares practical ways to spot buyi
#56: 7 pricing strategies that big SaaS brands use
In this episode, Ryan breaks down one of the most debated topics in SaaS marketing: pricing. Should you show pricing or not? What model should you use? From flat-rate and tiered plans to freemium, free trials, and usage-based pricing, Ryan walks through eight pricing strategies with real examples and tips for how to pick the right model for your business. If your pricing page is one of your most-v
#55: The critical elements needed on a high converting B2B SaaS website
In this episode, Ryan breaks down the anatomy of the perfect B2B SaaS website — from site map to homepage layout. With years of experience designing SaaS sites and running conversion rate optimisation campaigns, he shares what actually works to turn traffic into leads. Whether you’re planning a redesign or wondering why your paid ads aren’t converting, this episode is your go-to guide to building
#54: The 7 traits of fast-scaling SaaS companies
In this episode, Ryan shares the seven traits he consistently sees in SaaS companies that scale quickly — versus the ones that plateau or fail. After working with 100+ SaaS brands at RocketSaaS, he breaks down the mindsets, strategies, and behaviours that separate fast-growing companies from the rest. If you want to grow faster, smarter, and with fewer missteps, this is your checklist.Takeaways:Sp
#53: 15 different ways to get SaaS customers (that actually work)
In this quick-fire episode, Ryan runs through 15 practical, proven ways to generate leads and win customers for your SaaS business. From cold email that actually converts to creative ABM campaigns, referral tactics, content strategies, and more, this is a checklist for founders and marketers who need leads fast. Whether you’re pre-launch, post-funding, or scaling to your next milestone, there’s so
#52: Webinar: How to market a niche SaaS product when no one is searching for it
Listen to the recording of one of Rocket SaaS' most popular webinars: How to Market a Niche SaaS Product (When no one is searching for it).Ryan shares the exact strategy he uses to help niche SaaS products generate leads, even when no one is Googling your solution. If you’ve built something great but no one knows they need it, this is the playbook you need.Takeaways:Most niche SaaS products fail b
#51: How I scaled my business to £2M ARR, and how you can too
In this episode, Ryan breaks down exactly how RocketSaaS grew from £0 to £2 million in annual recurring revenue. He shares the key marketing (and business) moves made at each stage of growth — from hustling for free work in the early days to ramping up paid demand gen and hiring A-players at scale. Whether you’re a founder or marketer in the trenches, this is a practical guide to growing a B2B ser
#50: How to start a B2B podcast that actually drives revenue
DescriptionIn this milestone 50th episode, Ryan shares exactly how to start a podcast that helps your B2B business grow. He walks through the real-world impact SaaS Marketing Weekly has had on Rocket SaaS — including four sales and £20k MRR — and breaks down how you can do the same. Whether you’re looking to build pipeline through ABM or scale top-of-funnel content for demand generation, this epis
#49: SaaS growth plateaued? How Jamie Skeels would fix it
In this episode of Challenge Jamie, Ryan gives Jamie Skeels, Head of Demand Gen at Rocket SaaS, a tough brief: a B2B SaaS company with a decent budget, a competitive market, and a stalled growth curve. What would Jamie do? He outlines a bold but structured plan to reallocate budget, build a demand creation engine, and generate leads by reaching the 95% of the market that isn’t ready to buy yet. Fr
#48: The secret to scaling? Attack the 95% of people who are not yet looking to buy. With Jamie Skeels
Ryan is joined by Jamie Skeels, Head of Demand Gen at Rocket SaaS, to unpack the art of demand creation — how to reach and influence the 95% of your market who aren’t actively looking for your solution. They explain the difference between demand capture and demand creation, the types of content that work best for long-term growth, and how to build an always-on engine using subject matter experts,
#47: Lead generation strategies for niche SaaS with a £10k monthly budget
Ryan puts Jess Chillman to the test with a real-world SaaS marketing challenge: How do you create demand and generate leads on a modest £10k monthly budget for a new SaaS company in an undefined niche with low search volume and minimal existing customers? Jess shares a step-by-step approach covering messaging, founder-led content, targeted paid ads, leveraging early customers, and building trust t
#46: How to grow your SaaS business with a founder-led LinkedIn strategy, with Jess Chillman
Ryan is joined by Jess Chillman, Head of Growth at Rocket SaaS, to talk about the real impact of founder-led marketing on LinkedIn. They break down when and how to start building your personal brand, why it's especially important in the age of AI, and how to go beyond just sharing company updates. From content ideas to profile optimisation and thought leader ads, this episode is packed with practi
#45: The Formula For a High-Converting Landing Page, with Tas Bober, Landing Page QUEEN
Ryan interviews landing page expert Tas Bober. They discuss the essential elements of effective landing pages, the importance of understanding buyer behaviour, and the shift in strategy regarding navigation and conversion optimisation. Tas emphasises the need for marketers to focus on consumption signals rather than just conversion rates, and she shares insights on structuring landing pages like b
#44: The LinkedIn LEGEND, Matt Barker, Outlines How to Grow Meaningful LinkedIn Followers
In this episode of the SaaS Marketing Weekly podcast, host Ryan James interviews Matt Barker, a LinkedIn growth expert, who shares insights on how to effectively build a personal brand on LinkedIn. Matt discusses his journey from having no network to growing his following to over 169,000. He emphasizes the importance of consistent posting, engaging with others, and balancing personal and professio
#43: How to Market a Niche SaaS Product with Little Budget, with Jamie Skeels
In this episode, the hosts engage in a marketing strategy simulation called 'Challenge Jamie,' where they explore how to effectively market a niche B2B SaaS company with limited resources. They discuss the importance of understanding the existing customer base, narrowing down the target audience, and selecting the right marketing channels. The conversation emphasises the significance of remarketin
#42: 2x Your SaaS Leads with Demand Generation Strategies from Jamie Skeels, Ex-Cognism
In this episode of the SaaS Marketing Weekly podcast, host Ryan and guest Jamie Skills delve into the intricacies of demand generation, focusing particularly on demand capture. They discuss the importance of positioning and messaging in marketing strategies, emphasising how effective communication can significantly impact conversion rates. The conversation also highlights the necessity of understa
#41: Gary Stringer (monday.com) on SaaS Content Strategy and How to Stand Out
Ryan speaks with Gary Stringer, Senior Content Marketing Manager at monday.com. They discuss the evolving landscape of content marketing, particularly in the B2B SaaS space. Gary shares insights on creating engaging content, the importance of authenticity in thought leadership, and the role of personal branding in today's digital world. They also explore the value of customer-generated content and
#40: Akash Gupta (Ex-Apollo.io) on the Hard Truths About Product-Led Growth
Ryan interviews product-led growth expert Akash Gupta, ex-Apollo.io VP of Product. They discuss the importance of consistent content creation on platforms like LinkedIn, the distinction between product-led growth and traditional marketing, and the key components that contribute to successful product-led growth strategies. Akash shares insights on common mistakes companies make when implementing pr
#39: Making ABM Plans That Drive Real Outcomes – with Kartik Krishnan, ex-Beamery
Ryan speaks with ABM expert Kartik Krishnan about the intricacies of Account-Based Marketing (ABM). They discuss the importance of targeting the right accounts, and how to effectively engage with potential clients through personalised strategies. The conversation also covers the role of webinars, direct mail, and AI tools in enhancing ABM efforts, as well as how to measure success and scale these
#38: The Best Performing LinkedIn Ads In 2025
Ryan discusses effective strategies for LinkedIn ads, emphasising the importance of creative ad design and the power of retargeting. He shares insights on how to create ads that capture attention and drive engagement, as well as the significance of providing value to potential customers before pitching products. The conversation highlights the need for innovative approaches in ad design and the ef
#37: The 5 Second Messaging Test
Ryan emphasises the critical role of messaging in B2B SaaS businesses. He introduces the 'Five Second Messaging Test' to help companies evaluate their messaging clarity and effectiveness. Ryan provides practical examples and a structured approach to crafting compelling headlines and subheaders that resonate with target audiences, ultimately driving engagement and conversions.TakeawaysMessaging is
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