SaaS CMO Pro

Want to learn a little bit more about what Product Led Growth (PLG) is? You are in the right place. I'm the former CMO of Slack and I've helped SaaS and AI startups with dozens of PLG implementations. In this video, I give you my perspective on what PLG really is, why it matters, and how to implement it successfully. Learn about the key elements of PLG, including self-service, redu

Did you ever get a really good piece of career advice that you stowed away in your head for life? I want to hear it! Share it so everyone can learn and get a little better.Well I got mine on my first job out of college. There was a tradition we had where we would all go out to lunch when it was someone’s last day. And I made it a habit to ask the last day person what their best p

Marketing metrics demystified.I've spent 30 years thinking about what should be the right marketing metrics that incentivize the right behavior for the team. Here are the six categories I used at Slack, Zendesk and Salesforce for my B2B marketing teams.1.Funnel Metrics 🔄These are the bread and butter of every B2B SaaS marketing team. I really advocated for moving beyond just lea

In this pod, I dive into why Product-Led Growth (PLG) is a salesperson’s best friend. I’ll break down what PLG is, how it reduces friction in the sales process, and why it’s especially effective in enterprise sales. Whether you’re dealing with long deal cycles or trying to build brand awareness, PLG offers powerful tools like freemium models and internal evangelists that ca

In this video, I dive into Slack’s Fair Billing policy and how it became a key part of our product-led growth (PLG) strategy. By offering credits for inactive users, we aligned our goals with those of our customers, ensuring that we only made money when people actively used the product. This approach not only built immense goodwill but also drove Slack’s hypergrowth. Tune in to

We’ve all been there at some point. You work long enough and at some point you encounter a really bad work environment. A workplace that stresses you out, drains your energy, and makes you dread coming to work each day.Toxic environments fester like a week old fish in the fridge. No one like them.Unfortunately, it’s not always as simple as leaving for another job when these sit

Product-led growth (PLG) can drive incredible results, but only if you avoid these 7 common pitfalls. I break down the top reasons PLG initiatives often fail and provide strategies to ensure your success. Don’t let these challenges stand in your way—watch now to learn how to navigate the PLG landscape effectively.============================= 🦥 SaaS CMO Pro==================

Watch this video podcast on Youtube for more visuals of the studio itself!If you want to up-level the professionalism of your Zoom setup, then this video is for you. Have you ever had a project that got a little out of hand? That you obsessed over and wanted to make sure every detail was right? Well, that may or may not have been me. Okay, it was me. I spent about a year and a half

Are you looking to hire a CMO but unsure where to start? I share my top eight interview questions that can help you find the right fit. Whether you’re seeking a creative genius or a data-driven strategist, these questions will guide you to the best candidate for your company’s needs. #CMO #Hiring #MarketingLeadership #SaaSLearn marketing + watch full video at 🚀 Saascmopro.co

🔍 Introduction to the ChallengeHey folks! Hiring the right Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) can be a daunting task for any CEO, especially in the fast-paced world of SaaS and AI startups. But fear not, because today, I’m breaking down the key lenses you need to consider to make this critical hire. From understanding your go-to-market motion to identifying whether you need a creat