Ryan James
SaaS Marketing Weekly
Actionable SaaS marketing strategies and campaign ideas for you to implement in your company to rocket your growth.
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Episodes
#77: Why your ads are not driving leads (and where to reallocate resource) 13.01.2026 24:59
Ryan and Jamie challenge one of the most common B2B SaaS assumptions: that spending more on ads will fix a growth problem. In this episode, they explain why content quality has become the biggest limiter to scale, how underinvestment in content quietly kills performance across the funnel, and why brands that look and feel “premium” win more deals at higher prices. Using real Rocket SaaS examples,...
#76: Warning! Don't let AI distract you from the fundamentals of scaling 06.01.2026 20:55
In this episode, Ryan shares the essential marketing fundamentals that every SaaS business needs to scale — before investing in the latest tech or AI-driven hacks. He explains why building a strong foundation with the right ICP, messaging, content, ads, and website is the key to organic growth, and how layering on tech like AI agents, LinkedIn ads, and automation tools only works when these fundam...
#75: The 2026 playbook every B2B SaaS should run in January 16.12.2025 30:25
In this end-of-year episode, Ryan and Jamie break down why January is the most powerful month for inbound demand and how B2B SaaS teams should be building campaigns right now to capitalise on it. They explore the psychology behind the New Year reset, how to anchor campaigns around real buyer priorities, and how Rocket SaaS has repeatedly turned January campaigns into one of the strongest pipeline...
#74: Why going niche is the secret to SaaS growth (and how to get it right) 09.12.2025 31:36
In this episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the powerful impact of niching down in your SaaS business and marketing. Ryan shares his journey of moving from a broad approach to focusing solely on B2B SaaS, and how that shift led to explosive growth for RocketSaaS. They cover why targeting a niche doesn’t just increase relevance, it also streamlines content creation, boosts ad performance, and accelerat...
#73: Part 2 - How sales can 5x their success using marketing intent data 02.12.2025 33:36
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 Saa...
#72: Part 1 - How sales can 5x their success using marketing intent data 25.11.2025 23:14
In this episode, Ryan is joined by Jamie Skeels and Joe McLaughlin to discuss a critical issue many B2B SaaS companies face: sales and marketing misalignment. They dive into the challenges of separate silos for sales and marketing teams and how aligning them with ABM Lite can drive more meaningful conversations and higher conversions. From understanding intent signals to leveraging data, they shar...
#71: Build a lean SaaS marketing strategy on £3k/month, with Jamie Skeels 18.11.2025 23:16
Ryan and Jamie map out a fast, lean marketing strategy for early-stage B2B SaaS teams with ~20–30 customers and a modest budget. They cover how to segment your ICP using real customer data, build a pipeline model that works back from revenue targets and CAC, and pick channels based on how (and why) your buyers actually purchase. From founder-led content and partnerships to when Google Ads makes se...
#70: $1,600,000 per month added to the pipeline! How we did it. 11.11.2025 37:29
Ryan and Jamie unpack the exact plays that took Rocket SaaS from ~8 SQLs a month to 20+, adding £1.2m in ARR-qualified pipeline every month. They cover why self-reported attribution beats last-touch, how a verified account list in Clay transformed LinkedIn performance, when to push product messaging into cold audiences, and why upping content quality (studio podcast clips, personal brand posts) ma...
#69: $236,000 ARR from 1 LinkedIn Thought Leader Ad 04.11.2025 20:52
In this episode, Ryan breaks down one of the most powerful, yet underused, ad formats on LinkedIn right now: Thought Leader Ads. He explains what they are, why they’re performing better (and cheaper) than company ads, and how to use them to grow both your personal brand and your SaaS business. From storytelling and video strategy to targeting and budgeting, Ryan shares the exact framework he’s use...
#68: SaaStock 2025: Was it worth it? My honest review 28.10.2025 14:30
In this episode, Ryan gives a full debrief of SaaStock 2025 - what it was like, what he learned, and whether it was worth the trip for Rocket SaaS. Fresh back from Dublin with his team, he shares the highlights, the ROI, the best stands and talks, and tactical lessons for anyone thinking about exhibiting or attending SaaS events. From clever networking strategies to a genius after-party play, this...
#67: Controversial truth about ABM for startups, why it might not be right for you, with Jamie Skeels 21.10.2025 21:33
In this controversial episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the realities of Account-Based Marketing (ABM) for startups and small businesses. Jamie, with his experience at Cognizant, explains why traditional ABM methods may be out of reach for smaller teams with limited resources. Instead of trying to copy big enterprise ABM strategies, he argues for a simpler, more sustainable approach. They break down...
#66: How a single £1k campaign resulted in £180k pipeline 14.10.2025 9:49
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 pipeline Promote across LinkedIn, email, and...
#65: LinkedIn Ads Part 3: Budgeting and optimisation strategies, with Jamie Skeels 07.10.2025 37:24
In the final episode of this three-part mini-series on LinkedIn Ads, Ryan and Jamie cover everything you need to know about budgeting and optimizing your LinkedIn ad campaigns. They discuss how to structure your budget based on reach and frequency, how to avoid wasting spend on irrelevant audiences, and key metrics to monitor during the campaign. They also share actionable strategies for optimizin...
#64: LinkedIn Ads Part 2: Using Clay, targeting tools & intent signals, with Jamie Skeels 30.09.2025 32:35
In part two of the LinkedIn Ads mini-series, Ryan and Jamie dive into how to get your ads in front of the right people. They cover how to use your CRM data to define your ICP, the limitations of LinkedIn’s native targeting filters, and how to supercharge campaigns with intent signals and third-party data tools like Clay, Apollo, and Crunchbase. They also break down how to structure retargeting aud...
#63: LinkedIn Ads Part 1: Proven content & ad formats for B2B SaaS with Jamie Skeels 23.09.2025 48:50
In the first part of a three-part mini-series, Ryan is joined by Jamie Skeels, Head of Strategy at RocketSaaS, to break down the fundamentals of running successful LinkedIn ad campaigns for B2B SaaS. They cover why most companies fail with LinkedIn ads, how to approach top, middle, and bottom-of-funnel campaigns, and which ad formats deliver the best results. If you’ve ever struggled to get ROI fr...
#62: 5 ABM campaigns to land bigger SaaS clients, with Jess Chilman 16.09.2025 49:57
In this episode, Ryan is joined again by Jess Chilman, Head of Growth at Rocket SaaS, to share five high-impact ABM campaign tactics designed to help SaaS businesses move upmarket and close six-figure enterprise deals. From research outreach to direct mail, podcasts, events, and bespoke campaigns, they explain how to build relationships with C-suite decision makers, stand out from the noise, and c...
#61: Scaling SaaS Marketing with the E.L.E.V.A.T.E Growth Framework, with Janelle Amos 09.09.2025 27:31
In this episode, Ryan is joined by Janelle Amos, founder of Elevate Growth, to dive deep into the most common growth challenges facing B2B SaaS businesses today. Janelle shares her proven framework for scaling SaaS marketing and reveals the power of focusing on the entire funnel — not just individual channels. From pipeline acceleration to optimising messaging and the importance of listening to cu...
#60: Struggling to get free trial users to upgrade? Do this 02.09.2025 17:28
In this episode, Ryan dives into one of the most important levers for SaaS growth: your onboarding experience. Too many companies get plenty of free trial signups but fail to convert them into paying customers. Ryan explains what industry benchmarks look like, why onboarding often fails, and how to design an experience that drives users to activation. From signup flow and guided tours to gamificat...
#59: The 4 growth channels that every SaaS business needs 26.08.2025 11:21
In this episode, Ryan breaks down the four essential growth channels that you should be leveraging for your SaaS business: Owned, Paid, Earned, and Partnerships. He walks through each channel, explaining what they are, why they matter, and how to optimise them to fuel growth. Whether you're a startup or scaling SaaS brand, this episode gives you a clear framework for prioritising and executing you...
#58: My #1 life-changing career/business growth tip 19.08.2025 11:49
In this episode, Ryan reveals the one move that had the biggest impact on his career and business growth. It’s not a complex strategy, a funnel, or a new piece of tech; it’s a simple step anyone can take this week that can open doors, spark inspiration, and accelerate your journey. Ryan shares the three steps to making it work, two personal stories of how it transformed his trajectory, and why it...
#57: How to find & use intent data to target people showing interest in your solution 12.08.2025 15:14
In this episode, Ryan explains why intent data is one of the most powerful tools in a B2B SaaS marketer’s arsenal. He breaks down what intent data is, the difference between first-party and third-party signals, how to collect it, and how to use it to align sales and marketing for maximum impact. From simple website visitor tracking to advanced ABM campaigns, Ryan shares practical ways to spot buyi...
#56: 7 pricing strategies that big SaaS brands use 05.08.2025 15:38
In this episode, Ryan breaks down one of the most debated topics in SaaS marketing: pricing. Should you show pricing or not? What model should you use? From flat-rate and tiered plans to freemium, free trials, and usage-based pricing, Ryan walks through eight pricing strategies with real examples and tips for how to pick the right model for your business. If your pricing page is one of your most-v...
#55: The critical elements needed on a high converting B2B SaaS website 29.07.2025 21:01
In this episode, Ryan breaks down the anatomy of the perfect B2B SaaS website — from site map to homepage layout. With years of experience designing SaaS sites and running conversion rate optimisation campaigns, he shares what actually works to turn traffic into leads. Whether you’re planning a redesign or wondering why your paid ads aren’t converting, this episode is your go-to guide to building...
#54: The 7 traits of fast-scaling SaaS companies 22.07.2025 25:06
In this episode, Ryan shares the seven traits he consistently sees in SaaS companies that scale quickly — versus the ones that plateau or fail. After working with 100+ SaaS brands at RocketSaaS, he breaks down the mindsets, strategies, and behaviours that separate fast-growing companies from the rest. If you want to grow faster, smarter, and with fewer missteps, this is your checklist. Takeaways :...
#53: 15 different ways to get SaaS customers (that actually work) 15.07.2025 20:13
In this quick-fire episode, Ryan runs through 15 practical, proven ways to generate leads and win customers for your SaaS business. From cold email that actually converts to creative ABM campaigns, referral tactics, content strategies, and more, this is a checklist for founders and marketers who need leads fast. Whether you’re pre-launch, post-funding, or scaling to your next milestone, there’s so...
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