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20VC: ServiceTitan Would Not Be the Success if We Raised VC Earlier: How to Build a Dominant Vertical SaaS Business, How to Master Going Into Enterprise, When & How to Launch Second Products with Ara Mahdessian, Co-Founder @ServiceTitan

The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch

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The Power of Micro Brands in Vertical SaaS

Micro brands emerge when customers recognize a company's name and associate it positively within their community, leading to enhanced engagement and reduced marketing costs. In vertical software, especially in contracting, branding encompasses the overall customer sentiment shaped by interactions across various touchpoints, from product use to support calls. Success in building a micro brand, like Service Titan, reflects a strong focus on customer success, resulting in brand identities tied to perceived success among users. The community aspect amplifies this effect, generating word-of-mouth referrals and driving down customer acquisition costs. High recognition and conviction in the brand not only improve close rates but also increase customers' willingness to pay and invest in additional products.

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