Gomez: Podcasting Is Probably Not an Effective Channel for Most SaaS
Ruben Gamez · Episode 780 | "I'll Never Sell My Company" and Other Myths Founde... · Jun 24, 2025 · at 26:06
Ruben Gomez (founder of SignWell) and Rob Walling discuss why founders must prioritize marketing channels based on customer location rather than personal comfort.
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“And, you know, I could say I like doing podcasts, I like talking, so I'm going to do podcasts to get customers, but that's probably for most SaaS, that is not an effective channel.”
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