#83: How to scale beyond your founder-led network & grow with your personal brand
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Ryan and Jamie discuss strategies for scaling a SaaS business beyond the founder's network by leveraging personal branding and networking.
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, and scaling sustainably. Takeaways : Start small : Reconnect with your most trusted contacts and tap into relationships you’ve overlooked Segment your network : Go after colleagues, partners, suppliers , and LinkedIn connections with personal outreach Don’t hesitate: Reach out to higher-ups, even if you’ve never worked directly with them — be brave in your asks Squeeze more from your network: Invite people onto your podcast, webinar , or to contribute to research papers Build your personal brand: Use LinkedIn posts and a weekly newsletter to share insights, solve problems, and gain followers Personal brands drive higher engagement: Adding a face to your content makes it more approachable and…
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