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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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24:39

#89: Rocket SaaS hits $5,000,000 ARR. How we did it

SaaS Marketing Weekly ·

2026/04/07

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 — and why most founders stay stuck for years before things finally click. If you’re building a Saa...

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66:16

#88: Webinar recording: The LinkedIn Ads playbook for...

SaaS Marketing Weekly ·

2026/03/31

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 at how Rocket SaaS approaches LinkedIn Ads for clients looking to scale. Takeaways: Most LinkedIn ...

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19:10

#87: Startup? What qualities should you look for in a...

SaaS Marketing Weekly ·

2026/03/24

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, what core skills they must have, and how founders should evaluate candidates before bringing them i...

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26:29

#86: 6 ways to get revenue, when you need it FAST

SaaS Marketing Weekly ·

2026/03/17

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 monthly targets, this episode gives you quick, actionable tactics to accelerate your pipeline and start...

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7:53

#85: How to reach everyone with one piece of content

SaaS Marketing Weekly ·

2026/03/10

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 content in various formats and distribute it across channels to increase visibility, reach their I...

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12:32

#84: How do you market to a niche audience?

SaaS Marketing Weekly ·

2026/03/03

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-term engagement without relying on generic cold outreach or spray-and-pray tactics. Learn how to ...

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21:34

#83: How to scale beyond your founder-led network &...

SaaS Marketing Weekly ·

2026/02/24

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 podcast, this episode is packed with practical steps for expanding your network, gaining trust, an...

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13:38

#82: The biggest mistake that's killing your conversions

SaaS Marketing Weekly ·

2026/02/17

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, and how small structural changes can dramatically increase conversion rates. If you’re driving tra...

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12:15

#81: Let AI Run Your Content Strategy. You Can’t Lose!

SaaS Marketing Weekly ·

2026/02/10

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 process of building a content calendar, using AI to extract key problems from sales calls, and re...

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8:08

#80: Quick LinkedIn Ads Tip to 5x Leads

SaaS Marketing Weekly ·

2026/02/03

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, more consistent visibility, and stronger brand recall — without increasing ad spend. Takeaways:...

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#79: How marketing should support sales, hiring, &...

SaaS Marketing Weekly ·

2026/01/27

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 at RocketSaaS, Ryan explains how marketing can elevate all functions of the business and drive sc...

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#78: 10 decisions that got Rocket SaaS to $4m ARR

SaaS Marketing Weekly ·

2026/01/20

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 SaaS teams stay stuck despite “doing marketing.” If you’re trying to scale past a plateau, this ...

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25:42

#77: Why your ads are not driving leads (and where to...

SaaS Marketing Weekly ·

2026/01/13

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, they explore where content investment actually pays off, what most teams get wrong, and how small...

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21:38

#76: Warning! Don't let AI distract you from the...

SaaS Marketing Weekly ·

2026/01/06

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 fundamentals are in place. If you're overwhelmed by the noise around "the latest hack" or fancy marketi...

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31:08

#75: The 2026 playbook every B2B SaaS should run in...

SaaS Marketing Weekly ·

2025/12/16

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 months of the year. If you’re heading into 2026 without a clear campaign plan, this episode shows...

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32:19

#74: Why going niche is the secret to SaaS growth...

SaaS Marketing Weekly ·

2025/12/09

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 accelerates your marketing team's learning curve. If you’re struggling to find your niche or getting lost ...

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34:19

#73: Part 2 - How sales can 5x their success using...

SaaS Marketing Weekly ·

2025/12/02

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 sales teams looking to implement a data-driven approach to prospecting and maximize the value of...

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23:58

#72: How sales can 5x their success using marketing...

SaaS Marketing Weekly ·

2025/11/25

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 share their journey at RocketSaaS of implementing ABM Lite to bridge this gap and optimize efforts on...

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#71: Build a lean SaaS marketing strategy on...

SaaS Marketing Weekly ·

2025/11/18

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 sense, they show how to turn insight into action in weeks—not months—and bundle it into a clear TOF...

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38:12

#70: $1,600,000 per month added to the pipeline! How...

SaaS Marketing Weekly ·

2025/11/11

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) made every channel work harder. They also share the Google Ads reset that turned ~£2k into £240k pi...

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