Albert's Goal
The goal for Albert’s SaaS company was to establish a scalable referral partner system that drove consistent growth without constant oversight. By positioning The Cloud Commanders Podcast as a value-first thought leadership platform, we aimed to attract high-quality Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and IT consultants. The focus was on leveraging automated outreach and engagement to build a reliable pipeline of referral partners.
30 Days
Strategic Referral Partner Identification
We began by identifying key referral partners to accelerate growth. Instead of a sales-first approach, we launched The Cloud Commanders Podcast, an interview series positioning Albert as a thought leader in cloud management. This strategy attracted high-quality Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and IT consultants interested in the platform.
Our Process
Refined ICP :
We targeted MSPs and IT consultants managing large, complex cloud infrastructures aligned with the platform’s value.
Podcast Engagement:
The Cloud Commanders Podcast offered a non-sales, value-first environment where industry leaders could engage with Albert’s SaaS solution.
Outreach & Filtering:
Thousands of potential partners were invited to the podcast each month, with filtering to ensure relevance, booking only the most aligned guests.
Key Elements
The Cloud Commanders Podcast as a non-sales engagement tool.
Focused ICP targeting MSPs and IT consultants.
Targeted outreach and filtering for high-quality leads.
Referral Partner Pipeline Build
With the podcast generating interest, we developed a fully automated pipeline to nurture and close referral partners.
Our Approach
Automated Funnels
Podcast guests were funneled into automated follow-ups, guiding them from the interview to potential partnerships through demos and tailored messaging.
Targeted Outreach:
Ongoing outreach to thousands of potential partners, with a strong filtering process to focus on the most promising leads.
Quick Closing & Nurture:
The system helped close partners quickly, supported by nurturing efforts to turn them into long-term revenue sources.
Key Elements
Automated follow-ups based on podcast engagement.
Targeted outreach to high-quality prospects.
Quick-closing strategies and nurturing for sustainable growth.
Effortless Referral Partner Revenue Stream
With the system in place, the SaaS company experienced hands-off growth as new partners were consistently onboarded.
Key Outcomes
Ongoing Management :
We handled outreach, podcast coordination, and follow-ups, allowing Albert’s team to focus on product innovation.
Consistent Growth :
The system consistently attracted new referral partners through the podcast and automated processes.
Sustainable Revenue :
The referral pipeline provided a steady, scalable revenue stream without requiring Albert’s constant involvement.
Key Elements
Managed partner acquisition through the podcast and automated systems.
Hands-off growth from consistent referral partnerships.
Scalable, long-term revenue generation.
Results Overview
225
New opportunities
Created
07
Referral
Partnerships
$17k
worth new business
came from
7 partners
25+
demo requests per week
generated through
The Cloud Commanders Podcast
Summary
In just 30 days, the results were clear. The SaaS company
generated 107 new referral opportunities, leading to the
closure of 7 high-value referral partners. These partners
contributed to $17K in new business, with 4 of them driving
this revenue.
Additionally, the podcast attracted a consistent flow of over
25+ demo requests per week, providing the company with a
scalable and reliable source of new business leads.