#83: How to scale beyond your founder-led network & grow with your personal brand

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 impactful
Shift the focus: Move from selling demos to building relationships with content that educates, engages, and provides value
Start with a newsletter: It’s a low-barrier way to begin sharing your knowledge without the commitment of video content
Your personal brand is an asset — invest in it to scale your business

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