293 Andrew Seidman - Brand Like You Mean It: GTM Strategy Beyond the Funnel

In this episode of SaaS Fuel, Jeff Mains sits down with Andrew Seidman, former poker player and now co-founder of Digital Reach Agency. Andrew shares hard-earned lessons on B2B branding, go-to-market strategy, and how SaaS founders can scale smarter.

We cover the balance between product-led growth and ABM, the dangers of relying only on bottom-of-funnel tactics, and why your brand must make people feel—not just function.

Whether you're stuck in lead generation purgatory or wondering why your messaging isn’t landing, this episode is your guide to aligning brand, demand, and revenue.

Key Takeaways

00:00 - Do you even know your audience?

01:08 - Welcome to SaaS Fuel

02:06 - Why brand is more than a logo

03:41 - Guest intro: Andrew Seidman

05:00 - From poker tables to pipeline growth

10:10 - Most common GTM mistakes for $3–$20M SaaS

13:25 - Why bottom-of-funnel dries up

15:33 - Make your customer the hero

18:55 - Balancing PLG and ABM

23:08 - Before you run ads, ask this

27:20 - The Captain's Keys: Leadership book plug

28:21 - Brand vs. product messaging

35:27 - The logo test: can your brand be swapped?

36:41 - Liquid Death vs. generic bottles

40:16 - How much content is enough?

43:46 - Where to invest in the next 90 days

47:41 - Fixing GTM without hiring a CRO

50:59 - Where to find Andrew

Tweetable Quotes

“Are you trying to run ABM at Joe’s Crab Shack or PLG at IBM? That’s a fatal mismatch.” — Andrew Seidman

“Brand is emotional leverage. It’s not your logo—it’s how people feel after encountering you.” — Andrew Seidman

“Your best growth engine might be your current customers. Don’t overlook advocacy.” — Jeff Mains

“If your brand materials work with a competitor’s logo, you’ve got a commodity, not a brand.” — Jeff Mains

“Stop chasing leads if you’re not ready to nurture them. Otherwise, you're lighting lemonade on fire.” — Andrew Seidman

“Great growth strategy isn’t just PLG or ABM—it’s how you blend them and fuel with content.” — Andrew Seidman

SaaS Leadership Lessons

Define your audience before running anything.

Without clarity, your GTM efforts are just expensive guesswork.

Brand is emotional leverage.

It’s not just your logo—it’s how people feel after encountering your company.

Bottom-funnel-only = short-term growth.

You must build pipeline long before buyers are “ready.”

PLG + ABM > Either Alone.

Hybrid models give you better reach and retention when done right.

Customer advocacy is a growth engine.

Your best marketing may already be using your product—elevate their stories.

If your brand can be swapped with a competitor’s, you don’t have a brand.

Own your identity. Generic is invisible.

Guest Resources

Email - andrew@digitalreachagency.com

Website -http://digitalreachagency.com/ 

Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-seidman/

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