SaaSy as F**k

SaaS copywriter Gill Jones joins us to discuss story-driven copy, the pros and cons of being a copywriter with ASD, and her hatred of cruises.Follow her on TwitterVisit her websiteThis is our last episode for a while, as we focus on other projects, but we hope to be back towards the end of the year!

For the first episode of a new season, we're joined by inbound marketing expert—and host of the Tiny Marketing podcast—Sarah Noel Block.We discuss inbound marketing, coping with small marketing budgets, and her journey into freelancing.Check out her work here: https://www.sarahnoelblock.com/

In the final episode of Season 1, we're joined by Peter Loving, Senior Product Designer at UserActive. We chat about his journey from designing physical products to digital products, common UI and UX mistakes, and the future of SaaS.Show notes:UserActive - https://www.useractive.io/Todoist - https://todoist.com/Notion - https://www.notion.so/

In the latest episode of SaaSy as F**k, we chat all things AI with TagTeam AI founder CK Lee. We discuss his globe-trotting history, how he first founded TAGGUN, and how that turned into Tagteam AI.AI is a big buzzword nowadays, so it was great to get CK's honest feeling about AI's potential for helping businesses (and probably not killing us all).Key talking points:Can CK's receipt-scanning AI become a killing machine?What is the difference between AI and machine learning?What is Taggun?Companies that faked AIThe future of AIWhat led CK to create his own businessThe value of marketingJumping from full-time work, to working for himselfCK's new venture, TagTeam AIUsing NLP to improve AIMarketing at developers being different from digital marketingSites mentioned:KNOCK THE MIC – https://www.knockthemic.comTAGGUN — https://www.taggun.ioTagTeam AI – https://tagteam.ai

After a short break from the podcast, we return with a brilliant and inspirational interview with copywriter and Terrain.io founder Eman Zabi.We discuss building and growing a no-code SaaS, the importance of accessibility, and much more!Show notes: Adventurers Playlist – https://adventurersplaylist.carrd.coTerrain – https://www.knowtheterrain.ioThe Scribesmith – https://www.thescribesmith.com

In episode 6 of SaaSy as F**k we talk to Josh Garofalo who is not only a market-leading SaaS copywriter, but also a big part of Jon's origin story. We also hear how Josh wrote his first sales letter—to his mum—to convince her why she should buy him a Nintendo 64.

We're celebrating Christmas in style with a bonus festive episode! We're joined by software engineer and SaaSy as F**k superfan Dan Caseley, and Experian scrum master (and Jon's wife) Jessie McGreevy. Also, as Jons Christmas gift, Alex has been allowed to speak for the whole episode. Don't worry though, we won't make a habit of it. 

This month we're joined by Head of Growth at Powered by Search Marc Thomas, where we discuss pain points, the future of SaaS marketing, effective marketing strategies, and the power of positivity.Marc also shares his thoughts about Thinkbois, and we exchange our various business ideas that were left to die in the notepad.

Salesflare co-founder Jeroen Corthout joins us for our fourth episode of SaaSy as F**k to talk about company funding, AI, books, and...having sex on mars.It was a great chat where we learned a lot about how Salesflare uses feedback from users to continuously improve and evolve their product.Beers mentioned:https://beerizer.com/shop/kaiexclusivebeers/broeder-everardus-schouten-gin-infused-muifelbrouwerij--131950?cc=gbhttps://www.hetanker.be/en/gouden-carolus-tripelhttps://www.beertourism.com/blogs/belgian-beer/gouden-carolus-classicBooks mentioned:https://www.waterstones.com/book/why-we-sleep/matthew-walker/9780141983769https://www.amazon.com/Lifespan-Why-Age_and-Dont-Have/dp/1501191977https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shoe-Dog-Memoir-Creator-NIKE/dp/1471146707

We are joined by email Strategist and copywriter Samar Owais for our third episode of SaaSy as F**k. We discuss her move from content writer to email copywriter, and the intimidating job of writing for Copyhackers.It was a fun and thoroughly interesting chat filled with amazing advice for any SaaS or startup.

In the second episode of SaaSy as F**k, we chat with CreatorBooks.com founder Paulina Masson about the lessons she's learnt going from selling one SaaS company to starting another, and the importance of setting big goals.It was a hugely motivational conversation, and wonderful to hear how Paulina has grown and improved both her businesses and herself. 

In this first episode of SaaSy as F**k, we talk to GoSquared CEO James Gill about his journey from being a teenager thinking that there might just be something to this internet thing, to being the founder and CEO of a successful SaaS company. It was an absolute delight chatting with James, as he throws pearls of wisdom out as if they were nothing. Well worth a listen if you're interested in SaaS or startups.