#76: Warning! Don't let AI distract you from the fundamentals of scaling

In this episode, Ryan shares the essential marketing fundamentals that every SaaS business needs to scale — before investing in the latest tech or AI-driven hacks. He explains why building a strong foundation with the right ICP, messaging, content, ads, and website is the key to organic growth, and how layering on tech like AI agents, LinkedIn ads, and automation tools only works when these fundamentals are in place. If you're overwhelmed by the noise around "the latest hack" or fancy marketing tools, this episode will help you refocus on what really matters.

Takeaways:

• Don’t chase the latest tech: Focus on getting the basics right first, like defining your ICP and messaging
• Your messaging should make it clear what you do and why you’re different in seconds
• Create consistent content across multiple formats — blogs, videos, podcasts — to serve your ICP’s needs
• Always-on ads are crucial to stay top-of-mind, but they need to be supported by great content
• Your website must have clear messaging and a user-friendly design to convert visitors
• Layer on tech only after the fundamentals are solid, then use tools like Clay, HubSpot, or LinkedIn ads to optimize
• Tech won’t solve your problems if your marketing fundamentals are weak
• Great marketing leads to organic growth — avoid over-reliance on tech or “quick fixes”

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