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| Justin Rowe: $100K/Month LinkedIn Ads Strategy | 27 Feb 2025 | 00:55:17 | |
Justin Rowe is the Founder of Impactable. Impactable is the #1 B2B LinkedIn agency where LinkedIn experts scale modern B2B startups with demand gen & retargeting frameworks. Justin's story ranges from the Restaurant Industry to launching a lead gen agency that was acquired to now running the #1 LinkedIn Ads Agency. We talk about the balance of LinkedIn Ads and Paid Search, how to effectively budget your campaigns and many other topics like: - Strategies for Boosting Organic Content - Paid Search vs. LinkedIn Ads - Budgeting for LinkedIn Ads - Campaign Structure for Cold vs. Retargeting Layers - Content Strategy for Cold vs. Retargeting Ads - Optimizing Ad Performance and Budget Allocation - Optimizing LinkedIn Ad Spend - Thought Leader Ads - Troubleshooting LinkedIn Ad Performance Perfect for: CEOs and founders of B2B SaaS companies focused on creating awareness, building trust, and driving pipeline by implementing a proven content process. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for more conversations with industry leaders who are reshaping B2B GTM and growth. Connect with Justin: Justin’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-rowe-4043339b/ Impactable: https://impactable.com/ Connect with me: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnthormeier/ Website: https://www.project33.io/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to LinkedIn Ads and Fletch 02:18 Strategies for Amplifying Organic Content 05:39 Paid Search vs. LinkedIn Ads: A Balanced Approach 09:23 Budgeting for LinkedIn Ads: Initial Considerations 11:44 Campaign Structure: Cold vs. Retargeting Layers 15:52 Attribution and Measuring Impact 19:27 Content Strategy for Cold and Retargeting Ads 23:32 Optimizing Ad Performance and Budget Allocation 27:49 Optimizing LinkedIn Ad Spend 30:09 Building Brand Awareness for Non-Market Buyers 32:02 Leveraging Engagement Signals for Outbound Strategies 35:09 The Hustle Behind Successful Marketing 37:08 Exploring Cross-Platform Advertising Strategies 39:00 The Evolution of Thought Leader Ads 40:58 Foundational Elements for LinkedIn Advertising Success 45:51 Troubleshooting LinkedIn Ad Performance #linkedin #founderledmarketing #linkedinads #linkedinagency #founderbranding #saas #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #content #b2b #revenue #contentmarketing #performancemarketing #videomarketing #personalbranding | |||
| The Viral Product Launch Template for LinkedIn (How to Do PR in 2025) | 25 Feb 2025 | 00:50:50 | |
In this episode, I break down the viral product launch template for LinkedIn. I will talk about: - Strategic Use of Funding Announcements - The New PR Playbook for Founders - Leveraging Social Proof for Growth - Depth vs. Frequency in Content Creation - Iterating on Content Strategy for Better Engagement Perfect for: CEOs and founders of B2B SaaS companies focused on creating awareness, building trust, and driving pipeline by implementing a proven content process. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for more conversations with industry leaders who are reshaping B2B GTM and growth. Connect with me: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnthormeier/ Website: https://www.project33.io/ Chapters 00:00 Masterclass in Product Launch on LinkedIn 05:27 Strategic Use of Funding Announcements 08:48 The New PR Playbook for Founders 12:46 Building an Engaging Audience 17:14 Navigating Engagement Pods and Boosted Posts 20:08 Leveraging Social Proof for Growth 25:22 Building Strong Associations in Business 26:42 Starting from Scratch: The Power of Focus 27:45 Creating a Podcast to Connect with Your Audience 29:20 Leveraging Conversations for Content Creation 31:19 Establishing a Consistent Posting Cadence 33:41 Maintaining Momentum in Content Creation 36:59 Learning from Mistakes: The Importance of Focus 43:10 The Value of Newsletters in Building Relationships 44:51 Depth vs. Frequency in Content Creation #linkedin #founderledmarketing #linkedinads #linkedinagency #founderbranding #saas #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #content #b2b #revenue #contentmarketing #performancemarketing #videomarketing #personalbranding | |||
| LinkedIn Performance 2024: Lessons from 1.5M Impressions | 16 Jan 2025 | 00:45:59 | |
Strategic Lessons from 1.5M LinkedIn Impressions: I managed to double my impressions 2024 while posting less frequently. The whole experience has me reflecting on what "good" really means in terms of content. I analyze what actually moves the needle on LinkedIn for B2B SaaS companies. I break down the exact approach that doubled my impression rate, with specific insights around: - My mistakes and lessons learned - The importance of targeting the right audience - How to position technical solutions - Content strategy: quality over quantity - Engagement strategies for LinkedIn - The Importance of consistency Perfect for: CEOs and founders of B2B SaaS companies focused on creating awareness, building trust, and driving pipeline by implementing a proven content process. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for more conversations with industry leaders who are reshaping B2B GTM and growth. Connect with me: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnthormeier/ Website: https://www.project33.io/ Chapters: Year in Review: Impressions and Insights - 00:00 Content Strategy: Quality Over Quantity - 02:48 The Power of Hooks and Engagement - 06:07 Mistakes and Lessons Learned - 08:52 Navigating B2B Content Creation - 12:08 Targeting the Right Audience - 14:58 The Importance of Consistency - 18:10 Leveraging Social Proof - 21:09 Engagement Strategies for LinkedIn - 23:52 Balancing Content for Talent and Customers - 27:04 Choosing the Right Marketing Channel - 30:02 Iterating for Success - 33:10 Final Thoughts and Future Directions - 35:48 #linkedin #founderledmarketing #linkedinads #linkedinagency #founderbranding #saas #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #content #b2b #revenue #contentmarketing #performancemarketing #videomarketing #personalbranding | |||
| Chris Walker’s 0-10M ARR Content Playbook | 14 Jan 2025 | 00:56:56 | |
Chris Walker is the CEO of Passetto, a Growth Advisory Firm for SaaS CEOs Scaling from $10MM - $100MM+. Chris helps CEOs and GTM Leaders accelerate growth rate, lower CAC & maximize enterprise value through go-to-market optimization. In this deep-dive conversation, Chris and I explored the realities of modern B2B marketing and what it takes to drive sustainable growth. We discussed how marketing success extends far beyond traditional metrics like leads and pipeline, and why marketing leaders need to develop strong business acumen to truly impact company performance. Chris shared his insights from Passetto's first year, including how they've adapted their strategies in response to AI's impact on content creation. He emphasized that while everyone's rushing to pump out content, the real differentiator is building genuine connections with customers and truly understanding their problems. We covered crucial topics like: - Why marketing investments need to be viewed through a financial lens - How unit economics should be a key target for marketing teams - The power of invite-only webinars for engaging qualified prospects - Why likes on social media often don't translate to business impact - The critical role of data architecture in revenue operations - How to build authentic content strategies that resonate with your audience Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for more conversations with industry leaders who are reshaping B2B GTM and growth. Connect with Chris: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriswalker171/ Passetto: https://www.passetto.com/ Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3qbZH-0ysI&list=PLnkPVuIF6MO5FkU1c2trJiATku9VVAIhb Connect with me: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnthormeier/ Website: https://www.project33.io/ Chapters: Navigating the Complexities of B2B Marketing - 0:00 Lessons from the First Year of Passetto - 3:03 Evolving Content Strategies in the Age of AI - 6:08 Building a Unique Value Proposition - 8:51 The Importance of Customer Connection - 12:09 Adapting Strategies for Different Stages of Growth - 15:04 Finding and Defining Your Point of View - 17:51 The Role of Leadership in Customer Engagement - 21:10 Understanding Customer Problems - 29:08 The Evolving Role of Software Companies - 30:56 Data Architecture and Revenue Operations - 33:34 The Importance of Customer Connection - 36:16 Innovative Content Strategies - 38:23 The Art of Content Creation - 40:48 Authenticity Over Popularity - 46:45 Measuring Content Impact - 52:14 #linkedin #founderledmarketing #linkedinads #linkedinagency #founderbranding #saas #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #content #b2b #revenue #contentmarketing #performancemarketing #videomarketing #personalbranding | |||
| Adam Robinson’s Advice to Build a LinkedIn Founder Brand From 0 to 1 | 09 Jan 2025 | 00:53:18 | |
Adam Robinson is the Founder & CEO of Retention.com, a $25M ARR SaaS company that turns anonymous shoppers into revenue. We talked about the importance of Founder-Led Marketing for business growth, the benefits of a founder brand, and many other topics like: - Who Should Consider Building a Founder Brand - Practical Steps to Get Started With Content Creation - The Long-Term Advantages of Engaging With an Audience and Creating Valuable Content - How to Find a Unique Angle to Resonate With Your Audience - Setting Realistic Expectations for Growth Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for more deep-dive conversations with industry leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share it with your network. Connect with Adam: Adam’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/retentionadam/ RB2B: https://www.rb2b.com/ Rentention.com: https://retention.com/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/03CXzsZp7wdqIRVDcqPTFH LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnthormeier/ Website: https://www.project33.io/ #linkedin #founderledmarketing #linkedinads #linkedinagency #founderbranding #saas #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #content #b2b #revenue #contentmarketing #performancemarketing #videomarketing #personalbranding | |||
| How This B2B Founder Built a 50,000+ Community With LinkedIn | 07 Jan 2025 | 00:50:24 | |
RevGenius is an online, free 45K+ community for sales, marketing, rev-ops, and customer success professionals. They offer an inclusive space to learn, share, and bond over the revenue industry experience. I talked to Jared Robin, the co-founder of RevGenius. We talked about the concept of audience-led growth, how founders can develop a unique point of view to differentiate themselves and many other topics like: - How to Build a Unique Point of View and Identifying Your Unique Perspective - Community vs. Audience: Understanding the Difference - Content Creation Strategies and Insights - The Importance of Building Relationships Over Numbers - Balancing Time and Effort in Growth Strategies Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for more deep-dive conversations with industry leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share it with your network. Connect with Jared: Jared's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredrobin/ RevGenius: https://www.revgenius.com/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/03CXzsZp7wdqIRVDcqPTFH LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnthormeier/ Website: https://www.project33.io/ #linkedin #founderledmarketing #linkedinads #linkedinagency #founderbranding #saas #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #content #b2b #revenue #contentmarketing #performancemarketing #videomarketing #personalbranding | |||
| The Fletch $100K/Month Linkedin Content Playbook w/ Anthony Pierri & Robert Kaminski | 02 Jan 2025 | 01:00:43 | |
Fletch offers product marketing for Early Stage B2B SaaS Startups. Fletch has helped over 300 startups discover their ideal product positioning and bring it to life on a newly crafted homepage. I talked to Anthony Pierri and Robert Kaminsiki, the co-founders of Fletch. We discuss why they are relying on LinkedIn for business growth, how they are creating engaging graphics and many other topics like: - Their Journey in Building a Personal Brand - How They Use LinkedIn for Business Growth - Content Creation Strategies and Insights - Their Approach to Attribution - The Power of Inbound Marketing Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for more deep-dive conversations with industry leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share it with your network. Connect with Fletch: Anthony's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonypierri/ Robert's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heyrobk/ FletchPMM: https://www.fletchpmm.com/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/03CXzsZp7wdqIRVDcqPTFH LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnthormeier/ Website: https://www.project33.io/ #linkedin #founderledmarketing #linkedinads #linkedinagency #founderbranding #saas #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #content #b2b #revenue #contentmarketing #performancemarketing #videomarketing #personalbranding | |||
| Founder-Led Sales & Marketing: Rob Snyder on Lessons Learned Scaling to $1M ARR | 27 Dec 2024 | 00:53:05 | |
Rob Snyder is the Founder of Reframe. He helps founders navigate the early, messy, founder-led sales stage, 0->$1M ARR. We discussed his journey from traditional business to startups, his insights on Founder-Led Marketing and many other topics like: - How to transition to Founder-Led Marketing - The importance of sales calls as feedback loops - Understanding Product Market Fit - The Leading Indicators of Retention - The Importance of Obsession in Marketing - Content Creation Strategies - How to Find Message Market Fit Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for more deep-dive conversations with industry leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share it with your network. Connect with Rob: Rob's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rsnyder1/ Rob's website: https://www.robsnyder.org/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/03CXzsZp7wdqIRVDcqPTFH LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnthormeier/ Website: https://www.project33.io/ #linkedin #founderledmarketing #linkedinads #linkedinagency #founderbranding #saas #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #content #b2b #revenue #contentmarketing #performancemarketing #videomarketing #personalbranding | |||
| Peep Laja: What It Takes to Do Founder-Led Marketing & Differentiate Your SaaS Startup | 18 Dec 2024 | 01:00:42 | |
Peep Laja is the CEO of Wynter. Wynter is an on-demand market research platform for B2B. They help leaders answer "what are their pain points?" and "what would make them buy from us?". In under 48 hours. We discussed the concept of Founder-Led Marketing, especially the importance of visibility and content creation for startups. Peep talks about the balance between time spent on content creation and other business responsibilities and many other topics like: - Why Founder-Led Marketing is essential for startups with limited resources - That a visible founder can have a significant impact on customer acquisition - Consistency and strong points of view are crucial for good content - That content pillars should align with business goals and adapt over time Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for more deep-dive conversations with industry leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share it with your network. Connect with Peep: Peep's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peeplaja/ Wynter: https://wynter.com/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/03CXzsZp7wdqIRVDcqPTFH LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnthormeier/ Website: https://www.project33.io/ #linkedin #founderledmarketing #linkedinads #linkedinagency #founderbranding #saas #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #content #b2b #revenue #contentmarketing #performancemarketing #videomarketing #personalbranding | |||
| A Marketing Director’s Playbook to Getting Her CEO Posting on LinkedIn | 11 Dec 2024 | 00:53:50 | |
Holly Pennington is the Marketing Director of MyWorkChoice. MyWorkChoice provides customized workforce solutions that give workers the flexibility they want while filling the shifts you need to meet production. We discussed the challenges she faced, getting her CEO to post on LinkedIn, and how they built on Todd's personal LinkedIn profile to drive business results for MyWorkChoice. She also explains why Founder-Led Marketing is becoming increasingly important and many other topics like: - Understanding the personality of your CEO is key to effective marketing - How using tools like Descript and ChatGPT can streamline content production - Increasing post frequency can be achieved by repurposing successful content - Setting realistic expectations for results is essential Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for more deep-dive conversations with industry leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share it with your network. Connect with Holly: Holly's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly-pennington/ Learn more about MyWorkChoice: https://myworkchoice.com/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/03CXzsZp7wdqIRVDcqPTFH LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnthormeier/ Website: https://www.project33.io/ #linkedin #founderledmarketing #linkedinads #linkedinagency #founderbranding #saas #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #content #b2b #revenue #contentmarketing #performancemarketing #videomarketing #personalbranding | |||
| The HockeyStack Playbook Generating $150K+ ARR and 3M LinkedIn Impressions Every Month | 04 Dec 2024 | 00:49:01 | |
Emir Atli is the CRO of HockeyStack. HockeyStack helps marketing and sales teams prioritize the right campaigns, channels, and accounts at the right time to accelerate revenue. We discuss Hockey Stack's evolution, how Emir uses LinkedIn as a growth channel, and the nuances of marketing strategies like Account-Based Marketing (ABM) and influencer marketing. He also shares practical insights on building a following, handling criticism, and celebrating small wins while staying focused on long-term goals and many other topics like: - His Content Strategy and LinkedIn Engagement - Building a Personal Brand and Effective Outreach - Influencer Marketing: Approaches and Best Practices - Navigating Hate and Building Resilience in Marketing - How to Find Your Voice on LinkedIn Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for more deep-dive conversations with industry leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share it with your network. Connect with Emir: Emir on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emircatli/ Learn more about Hockey Stack: https://hockeystack.com/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/03CXzsZp7wdqIRVDcqPTFH LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnthormeier/ Website: https://www.project33.io/ #linkedin #founderledmarketing #linkedinads #linkedinagency #founderbranding #saas #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #content #b2b #revenue #contentmarketing #performancemarketing #videomarketing #personalbranding | |||
| Why This Early-Stage SaaS Founder Is So Bullish on Founder-Led Marketing | 29 Nov 2024 | 00:47:03 | |
In this episode, I chat with Nico Ferreyra, founder and CEO of Default, about the practical side of founder-led marketing and why it’s such a game-changer for startups. Default is helping companies scale faster with an integrated GTM orchestration suite. Nico shares his experience building Default, the challenges of positioning a product, and why founders need to be hands-on when it comes to connecting with their audience. We cover why building an audience early on platforms like LinkedIn can make a huge difference, how sharing insights can drive real engagement, and what Default’s content strategy looks like moving forward. We also talk about: - The Journey of Founder-Led Marketing - Benefits and Challenges of Founder-Led Marketing - The Importance of Building an Audience on LinkedIn Nico's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoaferr/ Default: https://www.default.com/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/03CXzsZp7wdqIRVDcqPTFH LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnthormeier/ Website: https://www.project33.io/ #linkedin #founderledmarketing #linkedinads #linkedinagency #founderbranding #saas #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #content #b2b #revenue #contentmarketing #performancemarketing #videomarketing #personalbranding | |||
| The LinkedIn Post Format This SaaS CEO Used to 5.5x Revenue in 2024 | 21 Feb 2025 | 00:40:36 | |
Marty Kausas is the Co-Founder & CEO at Pylon. Pylon is a modern alternative to Zendesk, optimized for B2B. Marty's LinkedIn posts generated 1.2 million impressions, leading to 5.5x their revenue in 2024. We talk about the impact of Founder-Led Marketing on Pylon's revenue, how the tech landscape in San Francisco is changing, and many other topics like: - Founder-Led Marketing Insights - Marty's Journey of Building his LinkedIn Presence - Measuring Success and Growth - The Role of LinkedIn in Pylon's Business Growth - Understanding B2B vs B2C Workflows - The Importance of Messaging and Positioning - Defining a Unique Point of View - Marty's Advice for Aspiring SaaS Founders Perfect for: CEOs and founders of B2B SaaS companies focused on creating awareness, building trust, and driving pipeline by implementing a proven content process. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for more conversations with industry leaders who are reshaping B2B GTM and growth. Connect with Marty: Marty’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martykausas/ Pylon: https://usepylon.com/ Connect with me: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnthormeier/ Website: https://www.project33.io/ Chapters 00:00 The San Francisco Tech Landscape 03:09 Political Climate and Its Impact 06:03 Founder-Led Marketing Insights 08:49 The Journey of Building a LinkedIn Presence 12:06 Navigating Controversy and Viral Content 15:02 The Role of LinkedIn in Business Growth 18:06 Positioning Against Competitors: The Zendesk Killer 21:07 Understanding B2B vs B2C Workflows 22:45 Defining a Unique Point of View 24:58 The Importance of Messaging and Positioning 28:00 Maximizing Content Marketing Efforts 30:34 Adapting to a Crowded LinkedIn Landscape 38:01 Transitioning to Upmarket Strategies 42:10 Advice for Aspiring SaaS Founders #linkedin #founderledmarketing #linkedinads #linkedinagency #founderbranding #saas #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #content #b2b #revenue #contentmarketing #performancemarketing #videomarketing #personalbranding | |||
| Godard Abel: Lessons from Scaling to $100M+ ARR (CEO of G2) | 20 Nov 2024 | 00:50:39 | |
I talked to Godard Abel, Co-Founder and CEO of G2. G2 is the leading software review platform and marketplace with over 2 million reviews read by over 5 million tech buyers every month After scaling G2 to $100M+ ARR Godard shares his insights and talks about: - Strategic Focus as a CEO - GTM Strategies - The Importance of Founder-Market Fit - Why he loves Founder-Led Marketing - Navigating SaaS Categories and Market Positioning - The different Company Growth Stages - How to Raise Funds for First-Time Founders - Bootstrapping vs. Fundraising in Today's Market Godard's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/godardabel/ G2: https://www.g2.com/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/03CXzsZp7wdqIRVDcqPTFH LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnthormeier/ Website: https://www.project33.io/ #linkedin #founderledmarketing #linkedinads #linkedinagency #founderbranding #saas #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #content #b2b #revenue #contentmarketing #performancemarketing #videomarketing #personalbranding | |||
| This SaaS CEO’s GTM Insights After Analyzing $57B of Sales Pipeline | 13 Nov 2024 | 00:48:45 | |
I talked to Guy Rubin, Founder and CEO of Ebsta. Ebsta is the AI-first revenue platform. They guarantee to improve rep quota attainment in the first 6 months and improve the accuracy of your forecast to within 10% of your number. After analyzing $57b of salespipline Guy shares his GTM insights and talks about: - The Widening Gap in Sales Performance - The Big Mistakes Sales Leaders Make - How to Engage C-Level Executives - Navigating the Future of AI in Go-to-Market Strategies - The Future of Traditional Marketers in SaaS Guy's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rubinguy/ Ebsta: https://www.ebsta.com/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/03CXzsZp7wdqIRVDcqPTFH LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnthormeier/ Website: https://www.project33.io/ #linkedin #founderledmarketing #linkedinads #linkedinagency #founderbranding #saas #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #content #b2b #revenue #contentmarketing #performancemarketing #videomarketing #personalbranding | |||
| How this B2B Founder Got 26M Impressions with 1 LinkedIn Post —and Keeps Going Viral | 31 Oct 2024 | 00:53:45 | |
I sat down with Tom Hunt, Founder and CEO of Fame, the B2B podcasting agency that’s helping brands grow with top-tier podcasting. In this episode, Tom breaks down how he got 26M impressions with 1 LinkedIn post and shares his tactics, including: - 5 Steps to Go Viral on LinkedIn - How he writes attention-grabbing posts - The impact of LinkedIn on his business - The perfect format to post on Linkedin - and more insights on B2B growth through content. Tom's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomhuntio/ Fame: https://www.fame.so/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/03CXzsZp7wdqIRVDcqPTFH LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnthormeier/ Website: https://www.project33.io/ #linkedin #founderledmarketing #linkedinads #linkedinagency #founderbranding #saas #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #content #b2b #revenue #contentmarketing #performancemarketing #videomarketing #personalbranding | |||
| Gaetano DiNardi: Top SaaS Growth Advisor Shares His LinkedIn Playbook | 24 Oct 2024 | 00:51:41 | |
I talked to Gaetano DiNardi, a growth advisor and thought leader in SEO and content strategy. In this conversation, Gaetano shares his LinkedIn playbook and provides insights into: - The Importance of Topical Authority - The Different Stages of LinkedIn and Content Strategy - How to Create Engaging Content on LinkedIn - Identifying Content Ideas and Audience Engagement - Personal Stories vs. Professional Content - The Role of SEO in Lead Generation - Repurposing Content for Maximum Impact - Content That Drives Demand Gaetano's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/officialg/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/03CXzsZp7wdqIRVDcqPTFH LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnthormeier/ Website: https://www.project33.io/ #linkedin #founderledmarketing #linkedinads #linkedinagency #founderbranding #saas #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #content #b2b #revenue #contentmarketing #performancemarketing #videomarketing #personalbranding | |||
| How ZoomInfo CEO Henry Schuck ($1B+ ARR) Would Scale a New SaaS Startup in 2025 | 08 Oct 2024 | 00:52:18 | |
How to scale a new SaaS startup in 2025? I talked to Henry Schuck, the CEO of ZoomInfo. ZoomInfo is known for its industry-leading B2B data and software solutions, promises to help you connect with and close your most valuable buyers—all in one operating system. In this episode, Henry and I cover the following topics: - AI’s Impact on the Software Industry - How to Differentiate in a Competitive Market - Authenticity in Founder-Led Marketing - The Importance of Product in Go-to-Market Strategy - Signal-Based Selling and AI Integration - The Future of Go-to-Market Strategies - How to Get New Customers in 2025 - How Sales Is Going to Change in the Future Henry's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hschuck/ ZoomInfo: https://www.zoominfo.com/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/03CXzsZp7wdqIRVDcqPTFH LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnthormeier/ Website: https://www.project33.io/ #linkedin #founderledmarketing #linkedinads #linkedinagency #founderbranding #saas #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #content #b2b #revenue #contentmarketing #performancemarketing #videomarketing #personalbranding | |||
| How this SaaS CEO is growing by 3,750+ LinkedIn followers EVERY MONTH | 04 Oct 2024 | 00:51:58 | |
Gal Aga is growing by 3,750+ LinkedIn followers EVERY MONTH. He is the CEO of Aligned. Aligned is a customer collaboration platform for sales & customer success. In this episode, Gal and I cover the following topics - The Importance of LinkedIn for Demand Generation - The Strategy Behind Consistent Posting - The Role of Category Creation in Marketing. - Crafting Engaging Content and Hooks - Building a Personal Brand on LinkedIn - The Power of Authenticity in Content Creation Gal's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/galaga/ Aligned: https://alignedup.com/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/03CXzsZp7wdqIRVDcqPTFH LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnthormeier/ Website: https://www.project33.io/ #linkedin #founderledmarketing #linkedinads #linkedinagency #founderbranding #saas #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #content #b2b #revenue #contentmarketing #performancemarketing #videomarketing #personalbranding | |||
| Bootstrapped to $26M ARR: Guillaume Moubeche's FLM Secrets | 27 Sep 2024 | 00:52:22 | |
Guillaume took Lempire—home to products like lemlist, lemwarm, taplio, tweet hunter, and local—from $0 to $26M ARR in just six years, all without external funding. He’s also the author of *The $150M Secret* and has been featured in over 200 media outlets. In this episode, Guillaume and I cover the following topics - Building trust in business through emotional connections. - Founding a company, documenting the journey, and sharing lessons learned. - Entrepreneurship, motivation, and leadership. - Bootstrapping a SaaS company
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| How this B2B Founder closes $350k ARR per Month with LinkedIn content | 05 Aug 2024 | 00:45:10 | |
Matt Watson is the Founder and CTO of one of the early SaaS companies in 2003 and bootstrapped it to $35M ARR and a $150M exit in 2011. Currently, Matt is the Founder and CEO of Full Scale, which helps other startups and tech companies scale up their development teams with top global talent In this episode, Matt and I cover the following topics:
Matt's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattwatsonkc/ Matt's Newsletter: https://startuphustlenews.com/ Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/03CXzsZp7wdqIRVDcqPTFH LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnthormeier/ Website: https://www.project33.io/ #linkedin #founderledmarketing #linkedinads #linkedinagency #founderbranding #saas #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #content #b2b #revenue #contentmarketing #performancemarketing #videomarketing #personalbranding | |||
| Josh Braun: B2B Sales, Marketing, LinkedIn, Copywriting and Stoicism | 21 Jun 2024 | 00:53:32 | |
Josh is the #1 top voice on LinkedIn for B2B Sales and the former Head of Sales at 37signals/Basecamp. He is absolutely CRUSHING founder-led marketing: 220,000+ followers on LinkedIn, posting daily, plus, I'm a HUGE Josh Braun fan. - Intertwining sales and marketing strategies. - Outbound vs inbound marketing strategies - Storytelling in sales - Cultivating attention and learning through offline activities. - How to better understand clients' problems to provide effective solutions. - Stoicism and the importance of focusing on what you can control in life. Josh's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-braun/ Josh's Website: https://joshbraun.com/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/03CXzsZp7wdqIRVDcqPTFH LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnthormeier/ Website: https://www.project33.io/ #linkedin #founderledmarketing #linkedinads #linkedinagency #founderbranding #saas #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #content #b2b #revenue #contentmarketing #performancemarketing #videomarketing #personalbranding | |||
| Megan Bowen: The CEO LinkedIn Playbook | 11 Jun 2024 | 00:49:42 | |
Megan Bowen is the CEO at Refine Labs. Refine Labs allows you to launch, optimize, and scale digital strategies to improve key metrics: pipeline, revenue, and reduced customer acquisition costs. - The Biggest Challenge from COO to CEO - The CEO LinkedIn Playbook - How to Convince Executives to Post on LinkedIn -The Impact of Founder-Led Marketing on Brand Awareness - Selling to Different Market Segments Megan's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganwhitebowen/ Refine Labs: https://www.refinelabs.com/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/03CXzsZp7wdqIRVDcqPTFH LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnthormeier/ Website: https://www.project33.io/ #linkedin #founderledmarketing #linkedinads #linkedinagency #founderbranding #saas #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #content #b2b #revenue #contentmarketing #performancemarketing #videomarketing #personalbranding | |||
| How to 10-100X Your Leads From LinkedIn: The Direct Response Post Framework | 18 Feb 2025 | 00:38:40 | |
In this Episode, I break down the step-by-step direct response post framework to 10-100X your leads from LinkedIn. Topics that we will cover are: - Case Studies and Practical Tools - How to Write Good LinkedIn Hooks - The Importance of Resonance Over Engagement - Understanding Customer Priorities Through Research - How to Scale Content - Iterating on Content Strategy for Better Engagement Perfect for: CEOs and founders of B2B SaaS companies focused on creating awareness, building trust, and driving pipeline by implementing a proven content process. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for more conversations with industry leaders who are reshaping B2B GTM and growth. Connect with me: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnthormeier/ Website: https://www.project33.io/ Chapters 07:10 Engagement and Community Building 08:03 Direct Response LinkedIn Framework 20:47 Case Studies and Practical Applications 27:21 Mapping Product Solutions to Customer Priorities 30:21 Crafting Effective Hooks for Engagement 33:23 Delivering on Promises: The Importance of Solutions 36:12 Understanding Customer Priorities Through Research 39:11 Scaling Content: The Power of Video Sales Letters 42:25 Creating Layered Content for Diverse Needs 44:43 Defining Real Priorities for Your Ideal Customer Profile 48:44 Iterating on Content Strategy for Better Engagement #linkedin #founderledmarketing #linkedinads #linkedinagency #founderbranding #saas #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #content #b2b #revenue #contentmarketing #performancemarketing #videomarketing #personalbranding | |||
| How to Get Your CEO to Post on LinkedIn | 07 Jun 2024 | 00:52:58 | |
MJ Smith is the CMO at CoLab. CoLab makes it easy for anyone to review CAD and automates issue tracking, so that engineering teams can design better products faster. We talk about: - How to Get Your CEO to Post on LinkedIn - The Power of LinkedIn for B2B Marketing - Crafting a Compelling Strategic Narrative - Creating Ongoing Content from the Strategic Narrative - The Impact of Visuals and Videos MJ's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mjpsmith/ CoLab: https://www.colabsoftware.com/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/03CXzsZp7wdqIRVDcqPTFH LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnthormeier/ Website: https://www.project33.io/ #linkedin #founderledmarketing #linkedinads #linkedinagency #founderbranding #saas #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #content #b2b #revenue #contentmarketing #performancemarketing #videomarketing #personalbranding | |||
| Alina Vandenbergh: How Chili Piper’s CEO uses LinkedIn & Being a Woman in SaaS | 04 Jun 2024 | 00:47:37 | |
Alina Vandenbergh is the Co-CEO at Chili Piper. Chili Piper helps qualify, route, and schedule leads from anywhere — be it your webform, cold calls, campaigns, G2 page, and more. We talk about: - Running a Company with Your Spouse - The Role of AI in Content Creation and Authenticity - The Decision to Raise Money and the Benefits of Bootstrapping - How She Uses LinkedIn & Founder-Led Marketing - and many more topics Alina's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alinav/ Chili Piper: https://www.chilipiper.com/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/03CXzsZp7wdqIRVDcqPTFH LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnthormeier/ Website: https://www.project33.io/ #linkedin #founderledmarketing #linkedinads #linkedinagency #founderbranding #saas #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #content #b2b #revenue #contentmarketing #performancemarketing #videomarketing #personalbranding | |||
| Early-stage SaaS GTM with GTMfund's GP Max Altschuler | 31 May 2024 | 00:43:53 | |
Max Altschuler is the Founder & General Partner at GTMfund. GTMfund is an exclusive network of revenue leaders investing in the next wave of SaaS. In this episode, we talk about: - Early-stage SaaS GTM - Max Altschuler's Playbook for an early-stage SaaS founder trying to figure out your GTM - Common Problems with GTM - and many more topics Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/03CXzsZp7wdqIRVDcqPTFH LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnthormeier/ Website: https://www.project33.io/ #linkedin #founderledmarketing #linkedinads #linkedinagency #founderbranding #saas #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #content #b2b #revenue #contentmarketing #performancemarketing #videomarketing #personalbranding | |||
| Sam Levan: The new Signal-Based Selling Playbook | 28 May 2024 | 00:37:58 | |
Sam Levan is the Co-founder and CEO at MadKudu. MadKudu is translating buyer signals into actions for sellers. In this episode we talk about: - The new Signal-Based Selling Playbook - How to Handle Old Opportunities - and many more topics Sam's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anselmelevan/ MadKudu: https://www.madkudu.com/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/03CXzsZp7wdqIRVDcqPTFH LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnthormeier/ Website: https://www.project33.io/ #linkedin #founderledmarketing #linkedinads #linkedinagency #founderbranding #saas #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #content #b2b #revenue #contentmarketing #performancemarketing #videomarketing #personalbranding | |||
| How to Get your CEO Posting on Linkedin with Champify's Head of Growth | 24 May 2024 | 00:47:22 | |
Taylor Udell is the Head of Growth at Champify, former Twilio. Champify finds your next champions by tracking your customers as they change jobs. Activate the right people to help you create and close new revenue. In this episode we talk about: - How to Get your CEO Posting on LinkedIn - How to Stay Top of Mind with ICPs - How to Run LinkedIn Thought Leader Ads - and many more topics Taylor's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-udell-64181355/ Champify: https://www.champify.io/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/03CXzsZp7wdqIRVDcqPTFH LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnthormeier/ Website: https://www.project33.io/ #linkedin #founderledmarketing #linkedinads #linkedinagency #founderbranding #saas #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #content #b2b #revenue #contentmarketing #performancemarketing #videomarketing #personalbranding | |||
| Chris Shutts: From selling to Oracle for $400M+ to Running his next SaaS Startup | 17 May 2024 | 00:48:25 | |
Chris Shutts is the Co-Founder and CEO of logik.io, an advanced configuration solution built to make every product simpler to sell in CPQ and Commerce, no matter how complex. In this episode, we are talking about: - How logik.io Was Started - How to Find Product Market Fit - and many more topics Chris's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-shutts-0622237/ Logik.io: https://www.logik.io/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/03CXzsZp7wdqIRVDcqPTFH LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnthormeier/ Website: https://www.project33.io/ #linkedin #founderledmarketing #linkedinads #linkedinagency #founderbranding #saas #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #content #b2b #revenue #contentmarketing #performancemarketing #videomarketing #personalbranding | |||
| Sold His Last SaaS for $10-140M, Now Launching His Next SaaS Helping Enterprise Go PLG | 15 May 2024 | 00:31:38 | |
Gururaj Pandurangi is the CEO and Founder of ThriveStack. ThriveStack equips SaaS builders with tools that facilitate user signup, product trial, purchase, and operating Self-Serve on a large scale. In this episode we talk about: - Sales-Led vs. Product-Led Growth - How to Add a PLG to a Sales-Led Motion - Gururaj's learnings of founding his 3rd SaaS Business Gururaj's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gururajp/ ThriveStack: https://www.thrivestack.ai/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/03CXzsZp7wdqIRVDcqPTFH LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnthormeier/ Website: https://www.project33.io/ #linkedin #founderledmarketing #linkedinads #linkedinagency #founderbranding #saas #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #content #b2b #revenue #contentmarketing #performancemarketing #videomarketing #personalbranding | |||
| A primer on GTM Ops with CS2’s Crissy Saunders | 09 May 2024 | 00:45:50 | |
Crissy Saunders is the CEO at CS2. CS2 is a leading GTM Ops consultancy. In this episode we talk about: - How to Build a GTM Ops Team - How to Track a Buyer Funnel - and many more topics Crissy's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/crveteresaunders/ CS2: https://www.cs2marketing.com/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/03CXzsZp7wdqIRVDcqPTFH LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnthormeier/ Website: https://www.project33.io/ #linkedin #founderledmarketing #linkedinads #linkedinagency #founderbranding #saas #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #content #b2b #revenue #contentmarketing #performancemarketing #videomarketing #personalbranding | |||
| How This SaaS Founder Barely Avoided the Series B Trap | 28 Apr 2024 | 00:47:22 | |
Gil Allouche is the CEO of metadata.io. In this episode, we are talking about: - How Gil ended up in Dave Gerhardts book - How Gil barely avioded the series B trap - How to work with investors - The future of SDRs Gil's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilallouche/ Metadata: https://metadata.io/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/03CXzsZp7wdqIRVDcqPTFH LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnthormeier/ Website: https://www.project33.io/ #linkedin #founderledmarketing #linkedinads #linkedinagency #founderbranding #saas #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #content #b2b #revenue #contentmarketing #performancemarketing #videomarketing #personalbranding | |||
| Todd Busler: How Champify’s CEO Nails LinkedIn Founder Content | 23 Apr 2024 | 00:50:17 | |
Todd Busler is the CEO at Champify. In this episode, we talk about: - How Todd is Crushing LinkedIn Founder Content - The Future of SDRs - and many more topics Todd's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-busler/ Champify: https://www.champify.io/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/03CXzsZp7wdqIRVDcqPTFH LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnthormeier/ Website: https://www.project33.io/ #linkedin #founderledmarketing #linkedinads #linkedinagency #founderbranding #saas #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #content #b2b #revenue #contentmarketing #performancemarketing #videomarketing #personalbranding | |||
| 10M+ Linkedin Impressions per Year: Gal Aga’s Head of Content Shares BTS Insights | 14 Feb 2025 | 00:46:27 | |
Arthur Castillo is the Director of Content, Community & Partnerships at Aligned. Aligned is pioneering the new way that B2B revenue teams interact with customers in today's remote, digital era. After excelling as a top 3 sales rep at every company Arthur worked for, he decided to explore marketing and his obsession with the B2B buying journey. We talk about how Aligned made LinkedIn, with over 10M+ impressions per year, one of their biggest lead channels and many other topics like: - Understanding PLG and Sales Strategies - Developing a Unique Point of View - Measuring Success and Growth - How to Start Posting on LinkedIn - Experimentation and Goal Setting - The Importance of Customer Feedback - Supporting CEOs in Content Creation - Targeting the Right Audience with Founder-Led Marketing Perfect for: CEOs and founders of B2B SaaS companies focused on creating awareness, building trust, and driving pipeline by implementing a proven content process. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for more conversations with industry leaders who are reshaping B2B GTM and growth. Connect with Arthur: Arthur’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arthur-castillo/ Aligned: https://alignedup.com/ Connect with me: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnthormeier/ Website: https://www.project33.io/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Aligned and Its Leadership 03:01 The Power of Founder-Led Marketing 05:52 Understanding Buyer Enablement 09:09 Developing a Unique Point of View 12:07 The Feedback Loop in Content Creation 14:55 Measuring Success and Growth 17:52 Strategies for Advocating Content Marketing 20:51 Framing Content Marketing as an Experiment 24:02 Experimentation and Goal Setting 27:24 The Power of Content as Leverage 30:00 Understanding Customer Feedback 32:20 Supporting CEOs in Content Creation 35:30 Targeting the Right Audience 39:53 Navigating Complex Buying Committees 43:02 Bridging Communication Gaps #linkedin #founderledmarketing #linkedinads #linkedinagency #founderbranding #saas #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #content #b2b #revenue #contentmarketing #performancemarketing #videomarketing #personalbranding | |||
| How this CEO runs a $40M ARR SaaS with 40% Operating Margins | 18 Apr 2024 | 00:51:43 | |
Spencer Kupferman is the CEO at PKWARE. In this episode, we talk about: - How to sell into the Enterprise - How Spencer runs a $40M ARR SaaS with 40% Operating Margins - and many more topics Spencer's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerkupferman/ PKWARE: https://www.pkware.com/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/03CXzsZp7wdqIRVDcqPTFH LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnthormeier/ Website: https://www.project33.io/ #linkedin #founderledmarketing #linkedinads #linkedinagency #founderbranding #saas #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #content #b2b #revenue #contentmarketing #performancemarketing #videomarketing #personalbranding | |||
| The Secret LinkedIn Consultant behind Top B2B CEO Brands | 13 Apr 2024 | 01:09:48 | |
Alec Paul is the Founder of SalesBrand, a LinkedIn B2B brand and content advisory. He is the secret LinkedIn consultant behind top B2B CEO brands. We talk about all things LinkedIn: - How to Ideate content - What makes a great post - How can run Founder-Led Marketing - LinkedIn Connection Request Strategy - and many more topics Alec's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alecjpaul/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/03CXzsZp7wdqIRVDcqPTFH LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnthormeier/ Website: https://www.project33.io/ #linkedin #founderledmarketing #linkedinads #linkedinagency #founderbranding #saas #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #content #b2b #revenue #contentmarketing #performancemarketing #videomarketing #personalbranding | |||
| Building a $1M+ SaaS around B2B Podcasting | 05 Apr 2024 | 00:52:25 | |
Lindsay Tjepkema is CEO & Co-Founder at Casted. Casted is an AI-powered podcast and video marketing platform for B2B marketers to grow audience engagement and generate a better quality pipeline. In this episode we talk about: - Building a $1M+ SaaS around B2B Podcasting - How to Start a Podcast from Scratch - and many more topics. Lindsay's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaytjepkema/ Casted: https://www.casted.us/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/03CXzsZp7wdqIRVDcqPTFH LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnthormeier/ Website: https://www.project33.io/ #linkedin #founderledmarketing #linkedinads #linkedinagency #founderbranding #saas #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #content #b2b #revenue #contentmarketing #performancemarketing #videomarketing #personalbranding | |||
| The State of ABM with N.Rich's CEO | 02 Apr 2024 | 00:45:53 | |
Markus Stahlberg is the CEO and Co-Founder at N.Rich. In this episode, we talk about: - The state of ABM - 3 Types of ABM Approaches - ABM: Quality vs. Quantity - and many more topics Markus's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mstahlberg/ N.Rich: https://n.rich/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/03CXzsZp7wdqIRVDcqPTFH LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnthormeier/ Website: https://www.project33.io/ #linkedin #founderledmarketing #linkedinads #linkedinagency #founderbranding #saas #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #content #b2b #revenue #contentmarketing #performancemarketing #videomarketing #personalbranding | |||
| 2x $100M+ Exits, 1 Failure, Now on his 4th SaaS Startup | 29 Mar 2024 | 00:37:28 | |
BC Krishna is the Founder and CEO at Centime. In this episode we talk about: - his 2x $100M+ Exits, - his experience working on his 4th SaaS Startup - his darkest days as Founder and CEO - and many more topics BC's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krishnabc/ Centime: https://www.centime.com/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/03CXzsZp7wdqIRVDcqPTFH LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnthormeier/ Website: https://www.project33.io/ #linkedin #founderledmarketing #linkedinads #linkedinagency #founderbranding #saas #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #content #b2b #revenue #contentmarketing #performancemarketing #videomarketing #personalbranding | |||
| How this Founder is building a Consumer SaaS (at $1m+ ARR) | 27 Mar 2024 | 00:47:12 | |
Nathaniel Robinson is Founder & CEO at Trustworthy. Trustworthy is helping families protect and organize their important information. In this episode, we are talking about: - How Nathaniel is building a Consumer SaaS (at $1m+ ARR) - What is a Family Operating System - and many more topics Nathaniel's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natrobinson/ Trustworthy: https://www.trustworthy.com/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/03CXzsZp7wdqIRVDcqPTFH LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnthormeier/ Website: https://www.project33.io/ #linkedin #founderledmarketing #linkedinads #linkedinagency #founderbranding #saas #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #content #b2b #revenue #contentmarketing #performancemarketing #videomarketing #personalbranding | |||
| Tom Kieley: Scaling SourceDay to $10M+ ARR | 24 Mar 2024 | 00:47:00 | |
Tom Kieley is the CEO and Co-Founder of SourceDay. SourceDay keeps production lines going, orders flowing, and operational costs in check. We are talking about: - How he scaled SourceDay to $10M+ ARR, - Syncing Suppliers and Customers, - Dealing with Tough Times as CEO Tom's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomkieley/ SourceDay: https://sourceday.com/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/03CXzsZp7wdqIRVDcqPTFH LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnthormeier/ Website: https://www.project33.io/ #linkedin #founderledmarketing #linkedinads #linkedinagency #founderbranding #saas #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #content #b2b #revenue #contentmarketing #performancemarketing #videomarketing #personalbranding | |||
| How to align Marketing & Sales with Laura Erdem | 21 Mar 2024 | 00:52:36 | |
Laura Erdem is the Sales Manager at Dreamdata. We'll dive into how Dreamdata aligns Marketing and Sales and more: - Are MQLs the right metric for optimizing? - What does a good lead handoff look like? - How important is Speed to Lead? - Should the Sales & Marketing functions be owned by 1 person? Laura's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lerdem/ Dreamdata: https://dreamdata.io/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/03CXzsZp7wdqIRVDcqPTFH LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnthormeier/ Website: https://www.project33.io/ #linkedin #founderledmarketing #linkedinads #linkedinagency #founderbranding #saas #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #content #b2b #revenue #contentmarketing #performancemarketing #videomarketing #personalbranding | |||
| Bootstrapper’s Guide to Scaling a $1M+ “Lifestyle” SasS Startup | 14 Mar 2024 | 00:52:36 | |
Melissa Kwan is the co-founder and CEO of eWebinar. We are diving into all things bootstrapping, including: - Lessons from Figuring Out Pricing for Your Solution - Her Non-Negotiables for Founding a Business - Lifestyle Businesses vs. VC-funded Businesses - and many more topics. Melissa's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissakwan/ eWebinar: https://ewebinar.com/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/03CXzsZp7wdqIRVDcqPTFH LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnthormeier/ Website: https://www.project33.io/ #linkedin #founderledmarketing #linkedinads #linkedinagency #founderbranding #saas #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #content #b2b #revenue #contentmarketing #performancemarketing #videomarketing #personalbranding | |||
| How this CEO gets 2M Impressions on LinkedIn every Month | 11 Mar 2024 | 00:54:33 | |
Adam Robinson is the Founder/CEO of R!B2B and Retention.com. He is currently crushing LinkedIn. What people don't know: he pays $12,500 per MONTH for a LinkedIn consultant... - he grew from 10 to 70,000+ followers in a matter of weeks - his LinkedIn posts consistently get over 1,000+ likes - ALL while running a $22m+ ARR SaaS company and launching a new B2B product We are divining into: 1. Why he pays $12,500/month for a LinkedIn consultant that *only* helps him with STRATEGY 2. How he creates his content - the full process from ideation, creation, copywriting, distribution, repurposing 3. Why he's so bullish on video 4. How he justifies spending $100,000s per year on *his personal* content 5. His blueprint to go from 0 to 50,000+ followers on Linkedin as a B2B CEO in a matter of months Adam's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/retentionadam/ Retention.com: https://retention.com/ R!B2B: https://www.rb2b.com/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/03CXzsZp7wdqIRVDcqPTFH LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnthormeier/ Website: https://www.project33.io/ #linkedin #founderledmarketing #linkedinads #linkedinagency #founderbranding #saas #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #content #b2b #revenue #contentmarketing #performancemarketing #videomarketing #personalbranding | |||
| Why This Founder’s #1 GTM Channel Is a Book Launch | 11 Feb 2025 | 00:43:37 | |
Wes Bush is CEO & Founder of ProductLed. The #1 Coaching Company For SaaS Founders & Their GTM Teams Looking To Scale With Product-Led Growth. Over the last 8 years, Wes worked hands-on with 400+ SaaS companies, helping them unlock $1B+ in self-serve revenue through Product-Led Growth (PLG). We discuss the principles of Product-Led Growth (PLG), the importance of Founder-Led Marketing and many other topics like: - The Role of Content in Building Trust and Authority - The Value of Newsletters in B2B Marketing - The Impact of Webinars on Trust and Engagement - Understanding What Drives Business Outcomes - Leveraging Ghostwriters for Content Creation - The Three Modes of Product-Led's Business Model Perfect for: CEOs and founders of B2B SaaS companies focused on creating awareness, building trust, and driving pipeline by implementing a proven content process. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for more conversations with industry leaders who are reshaping B2B GTM and growth. Connect with Wes: Wes’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesbush/ ProductLed: https://productled.com/ Connect with me: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnthormeier/ Website: https://www.project33.io/ Chapters 00:00 – Introduction to PLG & Founder-Led Marketing 02:50 – The Three Modes of a Product-Led Business 06:09 – Why Writing & Publishing Books Matters 08:47 – How Content Builds Trust & Authority 12:10 – Should Founders Write a Book? 14:49 – The Power of Newsletters in B2B Marketing 18:03 – Building a Product Philosophy 20:57 – The Character Diamond & Personal Branding 24:05 – How Webinars Build Trust & Engagement 26:51 – Using Ghostwriters for Content Creation 30:04 – What Drives Business Outcomes? 33:03 – Final Thoughts on Writing & Content Strategy #linkedin #founderledmarketing #linkedinads #linkedinagency #founderbranding #saas #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #content #b2b #revenue #contentmarketing #performancemarketing #videomarketing #personalbranding | |||
| Nathan Latka’s CMO Reveals Founder-Led Marketing Secrets | 09 Mar 2024 | 00:53:42 | |
Danielle Messler is Nathan Latka's CMO at Founderpath. In this episode, we are diving into: - Why Nathan Latka leverages Founder-Led Marketing - Nathan Latka’s Founder-Led Marketing Secrets - How to Run Engaging Live Events - and many more topics Danielle's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellemessler Founderpath: https://founderpath.com/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/03CXzsZp7wdqIRVDcqPTFH LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnthormeier/ Website: https://www.project33.io/ #linkedin #founderledmarketing #linkedinads #linkedinagency #founderbranding #saas #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #content #b2b #revenue #contentmarketing #performancemarketing #videomarketing #personalbranding | |||
| From Head of Operations to SaaS CEO | 07 Mar 2024 | 00:39:33 | |
Jeff Whitlock is the CEO of Grain, a conversation Intelligence and AI Sales assistant that automates note-taking, record-keeping, and insight-capture so you can spend your time where it matters most — coaching your team and closing deals. Grain: https://grain.com/ Jeff: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-whitlock/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/03CXzsZp7wdqIRVDcqPTFH LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnthormeier/ Website: https://www.project33.io/ #linkedin #founderledmarketing #linkedinads #linkedinagency #founderbranding #saas #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #content #b2b #revenue #contentmarketing #performancemarketing #videomarketing #personalbranding | |||
| Greg Head: How to Build a Valuable Software Company without Big Founding | 01 Mar 2024 | 00:56:16 | |
Greg Head is an Advisor to 40 practical SaaS founders who are building valuable software companies without big funding and the host of the Practical Founders Podcast. We talk about: - Patterns he sees between the 40 practical SaaS founders he's advising - How today's practical founders compete with the millions of funding of their VC-funded peers - The most efficient ways for companies to go to market in 2024 - How to run your SaaS startup capital efficiently - When does VC funding *actually* make sense? - Many more things Make sure to check out Greg if you don't already know him. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregheadaz/ Podcast: https://practicalfounders.com/podcast/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/03CXzsZp7wdqIRVDcqPTFH LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnthormeier/ Website: https://www.project33.io/ #linkedin #founderledmarketing #linkedinads #linkedinagency #founderbranding #saas #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #content #b2b #revenue #contentmarketing #performancemarketing #videomarketing #personalbranding | |||
| How He scaled this SaaS beyond $10M ARR in 4 Years | 27 Feb 2024 | 00:45:19 | |
Cobi Blumenfeld-Gantz is the CEO and Co-founder at Chapter, a technology-driven Medicare advisor improving how seniors choose their health coverage. How do you reduce the time spent on founder-led sales? This is one of many topics I covered in my conversation with Cobi Blumenfeld Gantz. In this episode, we are talking about: - Why the Founder Should Drive Your Marketing - How to Reduce the Time Spent on Founder-Led Sales - The Big Problem in the Medicare Industry - How 90% of Partners Get Referrals Working With Chapter Cobi Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cobibgantz/ Chapter: https://askchapter.org/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/03CXzsZp7wdqIRVDcqPTFH LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnthormeier/ Website: https://www.project33.io/ #linkedin #founderledmarketing #linkedinads #linkedinagency #founderbranding #saas #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #content #b2b #revenue #contentmarketing #performancemarketing #videomarketing #personalbranding | |||