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Joe Wheatley

After 2.5 years, I've closed the agency down.

In August 2023 I was completely new to business. Came from the defence industry. Didn't know what SaaS was, didn't even know the difference between marketing and sales.

Knew how to make websites and write, so started freelancing - blog posts and websites for marketing agencies.

Then started landing my own clients. Re-invested everything back into the business - courses, paid ads, tools.

A few courses said "pick a niche", so after some research and zero prior experience, niched down to SaaS.

Started posting about SaaS design on LinkedIn (around November 2024). One month later, landed my first major SaaS gig. Built a website for Summize.

A few more websites, then pivoted to content for SaaS companies. Started a podcast around this time. 

FYI, podcasts are one of the biggest growth hacks - you learn from people you wouldn't otherwise get in a room, they get free marketing.

Summer 2025, flew to San Francisco and filmed videos for a few names you'd recognize.

Came back, jumped on some disco calls. The demand was for outbound not content. Followed the demand. Learned outbound, picked up some new clients. Someone even offered equity for Demand House.

As of today: 30+ B2B companies, multi 10k+ projects, 27 five-star reviews. Not every project was a success - but when we failed, we reflected and learned from our mistakes.

At the beginning of Feb 2026, started thinking longer term. Two things kept coming to mind:

1. GTM agencies are fighting over lower market and small budgets - a race to the bottom with automation and AI.

2. The market rewards those with a top 1% skill, not a jack of all trades.

That pointed to one thing: build a career in tech sales, selling to mid-market and enterprise. Big budgets, opportunity, high-touch, human-led. Skill still matters.

Started applying for roles. Found Vertice - 13x growth in 2 years (one of the fastest growing tech companies in Europe).

Went to their office for the final interview and the floorplate was pure hustle energy. Perfect

Starting on monday as a BDR. Team look great. Very excited. All-in.

Reflections:

99% of this 2.5 year journey was raw action in the face of intense confusion & ambiguity

But push through and on the other side is clarity. Then you must repeat.

That's growth.

Everyone has been through this process, but most stop. The process defeats them. You see it all over their faces. This is what you must avoid.

Instead, you must learn to love the journey. The good, the bad. Every single part of it. Amor Fati

Like Yin and Yang, there is no light without dark.

Everything is connected.

So if you take away one thing away from this post it’s this:

- The journey is the point.
- There is no finish line.
- NEVER stop chasing growth.

GTM @ Vertice | Intelligent Procurement Platform | #1 fastest growing scale-up in UK (Sifted) | #2 in Sunday Times 100 Tech

Master these 5 areas of deliverability so you avoid the spam folder and book more qualified meetings

1️⃣ Infrastructure & Settings
→ Purchase domains with reputable providers like Porkbun
→ Use .com domains
→ Age domains for 30 days before sending
→ Buy backup domains for rotation
→ Use 2 inboxes per domain
→ For inboxes, use trusted re-sellers like Zapmail.ai
→ Diversity your sending infra (mix of Google, Outlook and 3rd party)
→ Ensure proper authentication and DNS (SPF, DKIM, DMARC, URL re-directs)
→ Warm-up inboxes (start at 5 per day, increase by 1 per day up to 15-20)
→ Set warm-up reply rate to 70%
→ When warm-up is complete, send maximum of 25 emails per day per inbox
→ Ensure warm-up stays on at 10-15, 70% reply rate
→ When starting cold email campaigns, begin with 5 emails per day in week 1
→ Then gradually increase to 25 emails per day by the end of week 2
→ Match ESPs for better deliverability (outlook to outlook, Google to Google)
→ Keep bounce rates < 2% and spam complaints < 0.1%
→ Check domains aren't blacklisted using MXtoolbox

2️⃣ Lead Lists
→ Ensure company is within your TAM or ICP
→ Ensure contact is a buyer persona
→ Use enrichment waterfalls like BetterContact to maximize both quality and quantity of contact data
→ Ensure proper enrichment, scoring, tiering, filtering and lead routing using Freckle.io or Clay

3️⃣ Offer
→ Must be compelling
→ And relevant

4️⃣ Sequence
→ Good sequence length e.g. for Tier 3 email-only outreach, max 3 emails
→ Optimize time between steps (depends on ICP and tier)

5️⃣ Copy
→ Write in plain-text (no links, no HTML)
→ Add unsubscribe option
→ Remove any spam trigger words (use spam checkers like Mail Meteor)
→ Use Spintax, messaging frameworks and AI-generated copy
→ Ask questions and personalize
→ A/B test
→ Follow copywriting best practices

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Most agencies, coaches & B2B founders don’t have a traffic problem. They have a conversion & credibility problem.

Your website looks good, but it doesn’t turn visitors into leads.
Your LinkedIn profile exists, but it doesn’t attract the right people.
And inbound leads? Almost none.

That’s where I come in. I help agencies, coaches & B2B companies attract more leads and sales using:

→ High-converting websites
→ Strategic LinkedIn growth
→ Clear positioning that builds trust (not just pretty visuals)

I work as a growth partner, not just a service provider.

What I help with:

→ Website design focused on conversions (not just aesthetics)
→ LinkedIn growth & visibility
→ Profile revamp that positions you as the obvious choice
→ Pitch decks that actually support sales conversations

I work done-for-you and consulting, depending on what moves the needle fastest for your business.

So far, I’ve worked with 50+ founders, helping them improve credibility, clarity, and inbound opportunities.

I believe in one simple thing:

→ Results over aesthetics.
→ Good design should sell, not just look good.

If you’re:

An agency, coach, or B2B founder. Struggling with low conversions or weak inbound

Looking for a long-term growth partner

📩 DM me — let’s see if we’re a good fit.

Kamrul Islam Maruf

I’m 22. I dropped out. I didn’t quit.

No degree.
No rich background.
No shortcuts.

But…

→ Building my own agency.
→ 14K+ people following my journey on LinkedIn.

And here’s what I’ve learned so far 👇

01. Skills pay more than certificates.

The market doesn’t care about your GPA. It cares about the problems you can solve.

02. Your network is your real university.

LinkedIn taught me more about business, sales & positioning than any classroom ever could.

03. Consistency beats motivation.

I didn’t grow because I was “inspired.” I grew because I showed up... even on low days.

04. Start before you feel ready.

You don’t need permission. You need courage.

05. Build in public.

Sharing my journey built trust → Trust built opportunities → Opportunities built income.

I’m not special.
I just decided not to quit.

Still learning. Still building.
This is just Day 1 of a long journey.

If you’re 18–25 and doubting yourself... start today.

Freelancer → Agency founder | Web design + LinkedIn growth partner for B2B founders, coaches & agencies | White-label website design & dev partner to 20+ agencies

Designing a few personal branding & coach landing pages lately.

Each one tells a different story... shaped around the brand’s personality, vision, and goals. Different audiences. Different vibes. Same focus: clarity and conversions.

Sharing a small gallery of recent work today. Which one’s your favorite?

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By the way, we’ve helped 20+ agencies as their white-label website design & dev partner. If you’re looking for a reliable white-label growth partner, feel free to DM me for details!🙌

Luxury Resort & Hotel Website Design!

🚀 Open to white-label website design collaborations.

Growth partner for agencies, coaches & B2B companies | Web design & LinkedIn Growth Partner | White-label website design & dev partner for 20+ agencies | 🏆 Top 20 LinkedIn Influencer — Bangladesh (2025)

Struggling with web design project requirements?

This one framework helps!

Let’s face it... as a new web designer, tackling project requirements can be overwhelming. You’ve got client requests, user needs, and design goals to balance. If you're finding it tricky to connect all the dots, there's a simple framework that can change everything:

(5W1H)

This classic method (Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How) turns those confusing project requirements into a clear, manageable checklist. Here’s how it can help:

✔ Who
Identify the end-users. Who is the website for? Understanding their needs ensures every design choice connects with the audience.

✔ What
Define what the website aims to achieve. Is it selling a product, building a brand, or sharing information? This guides everything from layout to features.

✔ When
Consider any timelines or specific events. Is it for a campaign launch or seasonal sale? Knowing this helps you prioritize features and updates.

✔ Where
Think about where the site will be accessed – desktop, mobile, tablet? This affects layout, font sizes, and user experience.

✔ Why
Ask why the client wants this project. Knowing the motivation clarifies the purpose, giving you a strong foundation for creative decisions.

✔ How
Finally, think about how users will interact with the website. This impacts navigation, CTAs, and design flow.

💡 Using 5W1H might seem simple, but it brings much-needed clarity, helping you decode project requirements and build websites that truly resonate. Ready to try it in your next project?

I analyzed the top 30+ SaaS companies landing pages to find what makes them great!

When I analyzed these landing pages, I discovered the key elements that make them stand out. These insights can help you create a great landing page too!

✔ Clean and modern design
✔ Clear value proposition
✔ Include features or benefits
✔ High-quality images and visuals
✔ Use social proof
✔ Clear call to action (CTA)

Remember, the key to a high-converting landing page is simplicity and clarity. Always keep your user’s journey in mind - make it easy, engaging, and valuable.

💡 One last tip: A/B test everything!


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🚀 DM me if you're an freelancer or small agency founder looking for a project-based Website UI/UX design partner at affordable prices!

I’m nearly at 15,000 followers on LinkedIn… If you’re stuck on how to grow your audience here’s exactly how I did it:

01. I picked ONE topic and stuck with it (No random posting. No chasing trends. Just clarity).

02. I built a content strategy aligned with my audience + my service (Not “motivational quotes.” Strategic content).

03. I started posting stories + real insights (Not theory. Real lessons. Real experiences).

04. I built a comment strategy and started commenting genuinely (This was the real game changer. Not “Great post!”... but thoughtful, value-adding comments).

05. I posted 3–4 times per week (Consistency > intensity).

06. I turned DMs into relationships, not pitches (No cold selling. Just real conversations).

💡 Pro tip: Don’t chase followers... build authority. When your content solves real problems for a specific audience, growth becomes a byproduct.

Anyone else building on LinkedIn right now? What’s been working (or not working) for you?

If I lost everything on LinkedIn tomorrow (14,000+ followers gone), here's exactly what I'd do to rebuild:

I'd focus on 3 things only:

01. Profile positioning
02. Content strategy
03. Comment + DM strategy

No fluff. Just these 3, done consistently.

1️⃣ Profile Positioning (Your profile is your landing page. Fix it first.)

→ Make it crystal clear what I do 
→ Speak directly to who I help 
→ Show them how I get results

2️⃣ Content Strategy (Consistency matters. But if the content is hollow, no one stays.)

→ Pick 3 core topics and stick to them 
→ Post 4-5x a week, no matter what 
→ Mix quick wins, stories, and lessons

3️⃣ Comment + DM Strategy (Most people sleep on this. It's the fastest way to grow early.)

→ Leave 10 genuine value-add comments daily 
→ Turn the best comment convos into DMs 
→ Keep DMs simple… no pitch, just connection

I’d stay consistent with just these 3 for the next 90 days. 

No distractions. Because LinkedIn growth isn’t about followers. It’s about positioning + conversations.

PS: If you had to start from 0 today… what would you focus on first?

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