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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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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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24:00

#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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20:12

#69: $236,000 ARR from 1 LinkedIn Thought Leader Ad

SaaS Marketing Weekly ·

2025/11/04

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 used to turn simple posts into direct revenue — including one ad that’s brought in multiple clients ...

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15:13

#68: SaaStock 2025: Was it worth it? My honest review

SaaS Marketing Weekly ·

2025/10/28

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 episode is packed with takeaways for SaaS founders and marketers looking to make events a genuin...

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22:16

#67: Controversial truth about ABM for startups, why...

SaaS Marketing Weekly ·

2025/10/21

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 the challenges of ABM, the importance of focusing on scalable tactics, and how small businesses ...

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#66: How a single £1k campaign resulted in £180k...

SaaS Marketing Weekly ·

2025/10/14

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 SDR outreach for maximum attendanceUse a simple landing page to collect signups and qualify...

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38:57

#65: LinkedIn Ads Part 3: Budgeting and optimisation...

SaaS Marketing Weekly ·

2025/10/07

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 optimizing your ads and content as you go. Whether you’re just starting with LinkedIn ads or looking to im...

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33:18

#64: LinkedIn Ads Part 2: Using Clay, targeting tools...

SaaS Marketing Weekly ·

2025/09/30

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 audiences for maximum impact — including segmenting by pages visited and recency. If you’re wasting ...

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48:10

#63: LinkedIn Ads Part 1: Proven content & ad formats...

SaaS Marketing Weekly ·

2025/09/23

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 from LinkedIn, this episode gives you a clear framework to start building campaigns that convert. T...

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51:42

#62: 5 ABM campaigns to land bigger SaaS clients,...

SaaS Marketing Weekly ·

2025/09/16

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 create memorable touchpoints that convert. If you want to move beyond mid-market clients and start...

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#61: Scaling SaaS Marketing with the E.L.E.V.A.T.E...

SaaS Marketing Weekly ·

2025/09/09

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 customer feedback, this episode is packed with actionable insights for marketing teams and business...

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16:48

#60: Struggling to get free trial users to upgrade?...

SaaS Marketing Weekly ·

2025/09/02

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 gamification, personalisation, and email onboarding, this episode is packed with practical ways to increas...

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#59: The 4 growth channels that every SaaS business...

SaaS Marketing Weekly ·

2025/08/26

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 your marketing strategy to unlock rapid growth. Takeaways: Owned: Content you control (LinkedIn post...

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12:32

#58: My #1 life-changing career/business growth tip

SaaS Marketing Weekly ·

2025/08/19

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 might be the fastest way to get unstuck in your career or business. Takeaways: The biggest breakt...

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#57: How to find & use intent data to target people...

SaaS Marketing Weekly ·

2025/08/12

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 buying signals and turn them into high-converting opportunities. Takeaways: Intent data shows which p...

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#56: 7 pricing strategies that big SaaS brands use

SaaS Marketing Weekly ·

2025/08/05

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-visited — and least-converting — pages, this one’s for you. Takeaways: Showing pricing builds trus...

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