
The Founder-Led Marketing Show
In this podcast, Finn Thormeier, Founder of Project 33, shares the best Founder-Led Marketing strategies & playbooks from CEOs & Founders. Prior guests include Jason Fried, Henry Schuck, Megan Bowen, Guillaume Moubeche, Josh Braun, Todd Busler, Peter Caputa, Chris Walker, Greg Head, Adam Robinson, Gal Aga, Alina Vandenbergh, Alec Paul, Melissa Kwan and many more.
Key Topics: Demand Gen, SaaS Growth, B2B Marketing, B2B Content, Linkedin, Personal Branding, Founder Branding.
Latest episodes

10 snips
Jan 14, 2025 • 57min
Chris Walker’s 0-10M ARR Content Playbook
Chris Walker, CEO of Passetto, specializes in accelerating SaaS growth and optimizing go-to-market strategies. He dives deep into modern B2B marketing, emphasizing the need for marketing leaders to adopt a financial lens for ROI. Walker discusses the shift towards genuine customer connections over mere content volume, the power of invite-only webinars, and the importance of data architecture in revenue operations. He also highlights the evolving landscape of content strategies tailored to audience needs and the role of effective content distribution in driving business outcomes.

Jan 9, 2025 • 53min
Adam Robinson’s Advice to Build a LinkedIn Founder Brand From 0 to 1
Adam Robinson is the Founder & CEO of Retention.com, a $25M ARR SaaS company that turns anonymous shoppers into revenue.
We talked about the importance of Founder-Led Marketing for business growth, the benefits of a founder brand, and many other topics like:
- Who Should Consider Building a Founder Brand
- Practical Steps to Get Started With Content Creation
- The Long-Term Advantages of Engaging With an Audience and Creating Valuable Content
- How to Find a Unique Angle to Resonate With Your Audience
- Setting Realistic Expectations for Growth
Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for more deep-dive conversations with industry leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share it with your network.
Connect with Adam:
Adam’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/retentionadam/
RB2B: https://www.rb2b.com/
Rentention.com: https://retention.com/
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/03CXzsZp7wdqIRVDcqPTFH
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnthormeier/
Website: https://www.project33.io/
#linkedin #founderledmarketing #linkedinads #linkedinagency #founderbranding #saas #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #content #b2b #revenue #contentmarketing #performancemarketing #videomarketing #personalbranding

Jan 7, 2025 • 50min
How This B2B Founder Built a 50,000+ Community With LinkedIn
RevGenius is an online, free 45K+ community for sales, marketing, rev-ops, and customer success professionals. They offer an inclusive space to learn, share, and bond over the revenue industry experience.
I talked to Jared Robin, the co-founder of RevGenius. We talked about the concept of audience-led growth, how founders can develop a unique point of view to differentiate themselves and many other topics like:
- How to Build a Unique Point of View and Identifying Your Unique Perspective
- Community vs. Audience: Understanding the Difference
- Content Creation Strategies and Insights
- The Importance of Building Relationships Over Numbers
- Balancing Time and Effort in Growth Strategies
Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for more deep-dive conversations with industry leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share it with your network.
Connect with Jared:
Jared's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredrobin/
RevGenius: https://www.revgenius.com/
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/03CXzsZp7wdqIRVDcqPTFH
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnthormeier/
Website: https://www.project33.io/
#linkedin #founderledmarketing #linkedinads #linkedinagency #founderbranding #saas #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #content #b2b #revenue #contentmarketing #performancemarketing #videomarketing #personalbranding

Jan 2, 2025 • 1h 1min
The Fletch $100K/Month Linkedin Content Playbook w/ Anthony Pierri & Robert Kaminski
Fletch offers product marketing for Early Stage B2B SaaS Startups. Fletch has helped over 300 startups discover their ideal product positioning and bring it to life on a newly crafted homepage.
I talked to Anthony Pierri and Robert Kaminsiki, the co-founders of Fletch. We discuss why they are relying on LinkedIn for business growth, how they are creating engaging graphics and many other topics like:
- Their Journey in Building a Personal Brand
- How They Use LinkedIn for Business Growth
- Content Creation Strategies and Insights
- Their Approach to Attribution
- The Power of Inbound Marketing
Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for more deep-dive conversations with industry leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share it with your network.
Connect with Fletch:
Anthony's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonypierri/
Robert's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heyrobk/
FletchPMM: https://www.fletchpmm.com/
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/03CXzsZp7wdqIRVDcqPTFH
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnthormeier/
Website: https://www.project33.io/
#linkedin #founderledmarketing #linkedinads #linkedinagency #founderbranding #saas #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #content #b2b #revenue #contentmarketing #performancemarketing #videomarketing #personalbranding

Dec 27, 2024 • 53min
Founder-Led Sales & Marketing: Rob Snyder on Lessons Learned Scaling to $1M ARR
Rob Snyder is the Founder of Reframe. He helps founders navigate the early, messy, founder-led sales stage, 0->$1M ARR.
We discussed his journey from traditional business to startups, his insights on Founder-Led Marketing and many other topics like:
- How to transition to Founder-Led Marketing
- The importance of sales calls as feedback loops
- Understanding Product Market Fit
- The Leading Indicators of Retention
- The Importance of Obsession in Marketing
- Content Creation Strategies
- How to Find Message Market Fit
Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for more deep-dive conversations with industry leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share it with your network.
Connect with Rob:
Rob's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rsnyder1/
Rob's website: https://www.robsnyder.org/
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/03CXzsZp7wdqIRVDcqPTFH
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnthormeier/
Website: https://www.project33.io/
#linkedin #founderledmarketing #linkedinads #linkedinagency #founderbranding #saas #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #content #b2b #revenue #contentmarketing #performancemarketing #videomarketing #personalbranding

Dec 18, 2024 • 1h 1min
Peep Laja: What It Takes to Do Founder-Led Marketing & Differentiate Your SaaS Startup
Peep Laja is the CEO of Wynter. Wynter is an on-demand market research platform for B2B. They help leaders answer "what are their pain points?" and "what would make them buy from us?". In under 48 hours.
We discussed the concept of Founder-Led Marketing, especially the importance of visibility and content creation for startups.
Peep talks about the balance between time spent on content creation and other business responsibilities and many other topics like:
- Why Founder-Led Marketing is essential for startups with limited resources
- That a visible founder can have a significant impact on customer acquisition
- Consistency and strong points of view are crucial for good content
- That content pillars should align with business goals and adapt over time
Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for more deep-dive conversations with industry leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share it with your network.
Connect with Peep:
Peep's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peeplaja/
Wynter: https://wynter.com/
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/03CXzsZp7wdqIRVDcqPTFH
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnthormeier/
Website: https://www.project33.io/
#linkedin #founderledmarketing #linkedinads #linkedinagency #founderbranding #saas #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #content #b2b #revenue #contentmarketing #performancemarketing #videomarketing #personalbranding

Dec 11, 2024 • 54min
A Marketing Director’s Playbook to Getting Her CEO Posting on LinkedIn
Holly Pennington is the Marketing Director of MyWorkChoice. MyWorkChoice provides customized workforce solutions that give workers the flexibility they want while filling the shifts you need to meet production.
We discussed the challenges she faced, getting her CEO to post on LinkedIn, and how they built on Todd's personal LinkedIn profile to drive business results for MyWorkChoice.
She also explains why Founder-Led Marketing is becoming increasingly important and many other topics like:
- Understanding the personality of your CEO is key to effective marketing
- How using tools like Descript and ChatGPT can streamline content production
- Increasing post frequency can be achieved by repurposing successful content
- Setting realistic expectations for results is essential
Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for more deep-dive conversations with industry leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share it with your network.
Connect with Holly:
Holly's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly-pennington/
Learn more about MyWorkChoice: https://myworkchoice.com/
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/03CXzsZp7wdqIRVDcqPTFH
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnthormeier/
Website: https://www.project33.io/
#linkedin #founderledmarketing #linkedinads #linkedinagency #founderbranding #saas #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #content #b2b #revenue #contentmarketing #performancemarketing #videomarketing #personalbranding

7 snips
Dec 4, 2024 • 49min
The HockeyStack Playbook Generating $150K+ ARR and 3M LinkedIn Impressions Every Month
Emir Atli, CRO of HockeyStack, shares his expertise in marketing strategy and personal branding. He explains how HockeyStack evolved with a focus on LinkedIn as a primary growth channel. Emir talks about leveraging influencer marketing, building resilience against criticism, and finding one’s voice online. He offers insights into effective audience engagement and the importance of celebrating small wins. From navigating account-based marketing to optimizing content creation, Emir provides a roadmap for marketers looking to accelerate revenue and build strong personal brands.

Nov 29, 2024 • 47min
Why This Early-Stage SaaS Founder Is So Bullish on Founder-Led Marketing
Nico Ferreyra, Founder and CEO of Default, leads a discussion on founder-led marketing in the B2B realm. He shares how personal founder engagement on platforms like LinkedIn can drastically enhance audience connection. The importance of authentic insights for customer feedback and brand building is emphasized. Nico also discusses the challenges of product positioning and the strategic shift towards impactful content marketing. Plus, he highlights the effectiveness of demo videos in boosting engagement and booking rates.

Nov 20, 2024 • 51min
Godard Abel: Lessons from Scaling to $100M+ ARR (CEO of G2)
I talked to Godard Abel, Co-Founder and CEO of G2. G2 is the leading software review platform and marketplace with over 2 million reviews read by over 5 million tech buyers every month
After scaling G2 to $100M+ ARR Godard shares his insights and talks about:
- Strategic Focus as a CEO
- GTM Strategies
- The Importance of Founder-Market Fit
- Why he loves Founder-Led Marketing
- Navigating SaaS Categories and Market Positioning
- The different Company Growth Stages
- How to Raise Funds for First-Time Founders
- Bootstrapping vs. Fundraising in Today's Market
Godard's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/godardabel/
G2: https://www.g2.com/
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/03CXzsZp7wdqIRVDcqPTFH
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnthormeier/
Website: https://www.project33.io/
#linkedin #founderledmarketing #linkedinads #linkedinagency #founderbranding #saas #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #content #b2b #revenue #contentmarketing #performancemarketing #videomarketing #personalbranding
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