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SaaS Marketing Weekly

SaaS Marketing Weekly

Ryan James, Rocket SaaS

Actionable SaaS marketing strategies and campaign ideas for you to implement in your company to rocket your growth.

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SaaS Marketing Weekly - #01: Five B2B SaaS Marketing Campaigns You Must Try
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07/03/24 • 26 min

Ryan shares five of his favourite SaaS marketing campaign ideas that have generated thousands of leads for his clients.

Takeaways

  • Create a separate brand newsletter rather than an own-brand newsletter.
  • Use aggregated data to create a benchmarking ebook or report that provides insights and comparisons for your target audience.
  • Implement a waitlist campaign to generate interest and build a list of potential customers before launching a product or feature.
  • Create a scorecard, a survey or assessment tool that provides a score and recommendations based on the user's responses.
  • Offer free strategy calls or audits to help potential customers solve their problems and build a relationship before pitching your product.

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Check out Ryan’s agency, Rocket SaaS, here: https://rocket-saas.io/

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Ryan discusses the importance of testimonials and how to use them effectively in marketing to turn them into lead-generating assets rather than just “nice to have” content. Ryan provides tips on acquiring testimonials, including giving clients a structure to follow. He also emphasises the need for both long and short versions of testimonials and suggests various places to use them. Ryan concludes by showcasing a company that uses testimonials exceptionally well.

Takeaways

  • Common mistakes with testimonials include being too broad or generic and not using them enough.
  • When acquiring testimonials, provide clients with a structure to follow and offer to write the testimonial for them.
  • Create both long and short versions of testimonials for different marketing purposes.
  • An example of a company that uses testimonials brilliantly.

Join the SaaS Marketing Weekly Newsletter here: https://saasmarketingweekly.com/

Check out Ryan’s agency, Rocket SaaS, here: https://rocket-saas.io/

Send podcast guest pitches to: [email protected]

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SaaS Marketing Weekly - #09: Easy Hack To Book 10 Extra SaaS Sales Calls p/m
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08/27/24 • 7 min

Ryan shares a clever hack to book an extra 10 sales calls per month. He explains the importance of tapping into the prospect's mindset at the right time to increase conversions. Ryan provides a step-by-step breakdown of the math behind this hack.

Takeaways

  • Tapping into the prospect's mindset at the right time can significantly increase conversions.
  • Why this funnel is more effective in generating sales calls than marketing the sales call directly
  • An example conversion count from a $1500 ad spend

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Check out Ryan’s agency, Rocket SaaS, here: https://rocket-saas.io/

Send podcast guest pitches to: [email protected]

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SaaS Marketing Weekly - #10: Should You Hire An In-House Marketer Or Agency?
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09/03/24 • 11 min

Ryan discusses the pros and cons of hiring a marketing person in-house versus hiring an external marketing agency for SaaS companies. He highlights key factors to consider, including cost, training, time to hit the ground running, expertise, and additional expenses.

Takeaways

  • Hiring a marketing person in-house will result in salaries ranging from £47,000 to £80,000 per year, while agency costs vary widely.
  • Issues with training in-house hires.
  • Time to acclimate to the company culture and develop new processes.
  • Taxes, holiday pay, and sick pay.

Join the SaaS Marketing Weekly Newsletter here: https://saasmarketingweekly.com/

Check out Ryan’s agency, Rocket SaaS, here: https://rocket-saas.io/

Send podcast guest pitches to: [email protected]

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SaaS Marketing Weekly - #17: Not Making SaaS Sales? Try This
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10/22/24 • 10 min

Ryan delves into the critical alignment between sales and marketing departments, emphasising the importance of creating valuable content to enhance sales performance. He discusses various marketing assets that can support sales efforts.

Takeaways

  • Sales and marketing alignment is crucial for growth.
  • Creating valuable content can significantly improve response rates.
  • 90% of B2B decision-makers ignore cold outreach.
  • 62% respond to relevant content and insights.
  • PDFs are more effective than web pages for case studies.

Join the SaaS Marketing Weekly Newsletter here: https://saasmarketingweekly.com/

Check out Ryan’s agency, Rocket SaaS, here: https://rocket-saas.io/

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Ryan discusses the importance of effective messaging in SaaS marketing, focusing on the concept of 'frame of reference' to help prospects quickly understand a SaaS product's value. He shares practical examples and emphasises the need for clarity in communication to enhance customer engagement and drive sales.

Takeaways

  • Frame of reference helps prospects relate to SaaS products quickly, which reduces bounce rates and increases lead gen.
  • Using familiar comparisons can simplify complex ideas.
  • Testing messaging through ads can reveal audience preferences.
  • Frame of reference can differentiate your product from competitors.

Join the SaaS Marketing Weekly Newsletter here: https://saasmarketingweekly.com/

Check out Ryan’s agency, Rocket SaaS, here: https://rocket-saas.io/

Send podcast guest pitches to: [email protected]

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SaaS Marketing Weekly - #24: Should You Turn Your Ads Off For Christmas?
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12/10/24 • 9 min

Ryan discusses the complexities of managing advertising during the holiday season, particularly for B2B SaaS companies. He explores whether to pause ads, the implications of doing so, and strategies for maintaining engagement through top-of-funnel content.

Takeaways

  • Turning off ads can save budget but may hurt lead generation.
  • Keeping ads running can lower cost per click due to less competition.
  • Meta platforms see increased usage during holidays.
  • Consider switching ad focus to top-of-funnel content during holidays.
  • Avoid the learning phase by reducing budget instead of pausing ads.

Join the SaaS Marketing Weekly Newsletter here: https://saasmarketingweekly.com/

Check out Ryan’s agency, Rocket SaaS, here: https://rocket-saas.io/

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SaaS Marketing Weekly - #13: How To Scale To £100k MRR

#13: How To Scale To £100k MRR

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09/24/24 • 17 min

Rocket SaaS just hit £100k MRR! In this episode, Ryan explains the top 5 reasons why we achieved this and outlines how you can implement this into your business to achieve the same result.

Takeaways

  • Demand generation and content marketing are crucial for scaling a business. By creating educational thought leadership content, businesses can reach the 95% of their target audience who are not yet in the buying mindset.
  • Retargeting ads can fuel demand generation efforts by targeting engaged audiences with relevant content. This helps build brand awareness and keeps the business top of mind for potential customers.
  • An email newsletter can be a powerful tool for building relationships with prospects and customers. By providing valuable, educational content on a regular basis, businesses can establish themselves as experts in their industry.
  • Customer service plays a vital role in reducing churn and keeping customers happy. By improving communication, providing detailed reporting, and listening to customer feedback, businesses can increase customer satisfaction and retention.
  • Hiring an amazing team is essential for scaling a business. By focusing on cultural fit and creating processes and standard operating procedures, businesses can ensure that their team is aligned and efficient.

Join the SaaS Marketing Weekly Newsletter here: https://saasmarketingweekly.com/

Check out Ryan’s agency, Rocket SaaS, here: https://rocket-saas.io/

Send podcast guest pitches to: [email protected]

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SaaS Marketing Weekly - #22: Examples of Middle of Funnel Content That Drives Growth
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11/26/24 • 15 min

Ryan delves into the middle of the funnel content strategy, explaining its importance in bridging the gap between brand awareness and decision-making. He outlines effective content types, such as case studies and lead magnets, and emphasises the need for credibility and engagement. Ryan provides actionable steps for creating engaging content, nurturing leads, and measuring success, ultimately guiding listeners on how to effectively move prospects through the funnel.

Takeaways

  • Credibility and consideration are key goals of this content.
  • Case studies and testimonials are essential for building trust.
  • Engaging content should be longer and more in-depth.
  • Personalisation is crucial for targeting different audience segments.
  • Actionable advice keeps prospects engaged and invested.
  • Segmenting your audience improves content relevance and effectiveness.

Join the SaaS Marketing Weekly Newsletter here: https://saasmarketingweekly.com/

Check out Ryan’s agency, Rocket SaaS, here: https://rocket-saas.io/

Send podcast guest pitches to: [email protected]

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SaaS Marketing Weekly - #21: Why HubSpot, Slack & Asana Focus on ToF Content
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11/19/24 • 19 min

Ryan discusses the importance of top of the funnel content for SaaS businesses. He explains what top of the funnel content is, why it is crucial for brand awareness and trust-building, and how to create effective content that engages potential customers. Ryan also shares common challenges, characteristics of successful content, and examples from leading SaaS brands.

Takeaways

  • Top of funnel content should focus on awareness, not conversion.
  • Engaging, educational content attracts more potential customers.
  • Successful SaaS brands excel in creating top of funnel content.
  • SEO benefits significantly from top of funnel content.
  • Use storytelling to make your content relatable and engaging.
  • Promote your content across multiple channels for maximum reach.
  • Invest in ad budget for top of funnel content to drive traffic.
  • Measure success through engagement metrics, not just conversions.

Join the SaaS Marketing Weekly Newsletter here: https://saasmarketingweekly.com/

Check out Ryan’s agency, Rocket SaaS, here: https://rocket-saas.io/

Send podcast guest pitches to: [email protected]

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FAQ

How many episodes does SaaS Marketing Weekly have?

SaaS Marketing Weekly currently has 25 episodes available.

What topics does SaaS Marketing Weekly cover?

The podcast is about Marketing, Lead Generation, Saas, Startups, Podcasts, Sales and Business.

What is the most popular episode on SaaS Marketing Weekly?

The episode title '#06: How To Fix Your Messaging Problem' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on SaaS Marketing Weekly?

The average episode length on SaaS Marketing Weekly is 16 minutes.

How often are episodes of SaaS Marketing Weekly released?

Episodes of SaaS Marketing Weekly are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of SaaS Marketing Weekly?

The first episode of SaaS Marketing Weekly was released on Jul 3, 2024.

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