

The Founder-Led Marketing Show
Finn Thormeier
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.
Key Topics: Demand Gen, SaaS Growth, B2B Marketing, B2B Content, Linkedin, Personal Branding, Founder Branding.
Episodes
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Jan 30, 2025 • 37min
Jacco van der Kooij: 3 Ways SaaS Founders Need to Implement AI in Their GTM in 2025
Jacco van der Kooij, founder of Winning by Design, advises B2B SaaS companies on scaling sales. He discusses how AI is transforming go-to-market strategies and its potential for revenue generation. The importance of brand trust and the evolving skill sets needed for founders are emphasized. Jacco contrasts intuition with data-driven decisions, highlighting the critical balance necessary for effective lead generation. He also addresses the pitfalls of discounting in SaaS and advocates for innovative, human-centered engagement strategies for 2025.

Jan 23, 2025 • 40min
How This 1M+ Arr SaaS Founder Made LinkedIn Their Biggest Lead Channel
Alyona Mysko is the founder and CEO of Fuelfinance. This all-in-one FP&A solution combines technology with human touch to help startups and small businesses better manage their finances.
Alyona is a CFO turned entrepreneur and she helps startup founders making their finance function efficient. Alyona believes that financial management is too old for a new economy, and it doesn't take pace with modern business.
We talk about how she made LinkedIn her biggest lead channel and many other topics like:
- Transitioning from Service to Product
- Her LinkedIn Strategy for Growth
- Inspiration for Content Creation
- Finding the Right Posting Frequency
- Measuring Success and Setting Expectations
- Innovative Approaches to Founder-Led Marketing
Perfect for: CEOs and founders of B2B SaaS companies focused on creating awareness, building trust, and driving pipeline by implementing a proven content process.
Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for more conversations with industry leaders who are reshaping B2B GTM and growth.
Connect with Alyona:
Alyona’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyona-mysko/
Fuelfinance: https://fuelfinance.me
Connect with me:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnthormeier/
Website: https://www.project33.io/
Chapters
Introduction to Fuelfinance - 0:00
Transitioning from Consulting to SaaS - 2:50
The Importance of Co-Founders in Startups - 6:01
Leveraging LinkedIn for Lead Generation - 9:07
Building Credibility and Partnerships on LinkedIn - 12:09
Content Strategy and Posting Frequency on LinkedIn - 14:55
Tools and Resources for Effective Content Creation - 18:00
Analyzing Content Performance and Engagement - 20:49
The Role of Personal Branding in Business - 24:03
Innovative Marketing Strategies and Founder-Led Marketing - 26:55
#linkedin #founderledmarketing #linkedinads #linkedinagency #founderbranding #saas #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #content #b2b #revenue #contentmarketing #performancemarketing #videomarketing #personalbranding

Jan 21, 2025 • 42min
How This SaaS Founder Used LinkedIn to Double ARR to $2.8m in 2024
Stuart Chaney is the founder and CEO of Rivo, a retention platform built for shopify. Rivo converts one-time buyers into repeat customers.
Since 2016, he generated over $22,000,000 in revenue from the Shopify App Store, with zero funding, and a sales & marketing spend of under 3%.
We talk about how he used LinkedIn to double his ARR to 2.8m in 2024, with specific insights around:
- Transitioning from Shopify to LinkedIn Visibility
- The Strategy Behind LinkedIn Posts
- Understanding LinkedIn Algorithms and Posting Strategies
- The Impact of Transparency on Growth and Competition
- Navigating the Challenges of Sharing the Secret Sauce
Introduction to Revo and Stuart Cheney - 00:00
Transitioning from Shopify to LinkedIn Visibility - 02:48
Building in Public: The Strategy Behind LinkedIn Posts - 06:07
Leveraging X for E-commerce Engagement - 08:49
Understanding LinkedIn Algorithms and Posting Strategies - 12:07
The Impact of Transparency on Growth and Competition - 15:13
Navigating the Challenges of Sharing the Secret Sauce - 18:06
Final Thoughts and Future Directions - 20:55
Perfect for: CEOs and founders of B2B SaaS companies focused on creating awareness, building trust, and driving pipeline by implementing a proven content process.
Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for more conversations with industry leaders who are reshaping B2B GTM and growth.
Connec with Stuart:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stu-chaney/
Website: https://www.rivo.io/
Connect with me:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnthormeier/
Website: https://www.project33.io/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Revo and Stuart Cheney
02:48 Transitioning from Shopify to LinkedIn Visibility
06:07 Building in Public: The Strategy Behind LinkedIn Posts
08:49 Leveraging X for E-commerce Engagement
12:07 Understanding LinkedIn Algorithms and Posting Strategies
15:13 The Impact of Transparency on Growth and Competition
18:06 Navigating the Challenges of Sharing the Secret Sauce
20:55 Final Thoughts and Future Directions
#linkedin #founderledmarketing #linkedinads #linkedinagency #founderbranding #saas #b2bmarketing #demandgeneration #demandgen #content #b2b #revenue #contentmarketing #performancemarketing #videomarketing #personalbranding

Jan 16, 2025 • 46min
LinkedIn Performance 2024: Lessons from 1.5M Impressions
Discover how to achieve 1.5 million LinkedIn impressions while posting less frequently. Explore strategic content creation tailored for B2B SaaS, emphasizing quality over quantity. Learn key insights on targeting the right audience, effective engagement strategies, and the importance of consistency. The speaker shares personal mistakes and vital lessons to refine your approach. Unpack methods for leveraging social proof and crafting captivating hooks that elevate visibility. Perfect for CEOs aiming to enhance awareness and trust.

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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