SaaS nirvana is a tempting, alluring place. Stories abound on TechCrunch, Forbes and other tech business press about the fortunes of those who make it. Multiples for SaaS IPOs tend to be among the highest in the tech industry. So there is a palpable pressure in a SaaS marketer to get there as fast as possible. But pushing against this headlong rush to El dorado is another force, a discipline required to get it right before growth – the ramp – kicks in. You can burn a lot of money if you don’t … [Read more...]
SaaS Marketing Maturity Survey
I am writing a new book called The SaaS Marketing Handbook. In the book, I am including a what I call a "SaaS marketing maturity model." The idea is to describe phases for new SaaS marketers, and give them clear guidance on what the phases are, how to know what to do in each phase, and what indicator(s) let them know they can move on to the next phase. If you are an experienced SaaS marketer, head of sales, founder or exec, I'd like to hear from you. How long did it take to get to … [Read more...]