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I help founders take their SaaS products to market.

I work with early-stage SaaS startups, developing go-to-market strategies to increase brand awareness & generate revenue.

Schedule a 15 Min Intro Call

GTM advising & fractional marketing for early-stage startups.

With skills in almost every aspect of marketing, I deliver results.

From 7x subscriber growth in less than one year to a 300% increase in revenue in two months, my strategies work.

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50+

Startups
Advised

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$25M+

Revenue
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14

Years
Experience

Three ways to help.

Consultation.

Get answers to your GTM questions in a 60-minute session.

Advising.

Get ongoing monthly guidance & GTM strategy.

Fractional.

Get a hands-on GTM specialist as a part-time member of your team.

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Consultation

Ideal for startups with little to no budget.
A strategy call where I give advice &  strategies on GTM, branding, marketing, business models, pricing – anything related to marketing.
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Advising

Ideal for startups with smaller budgets.
Direct access to me to provide strategy, feedback, and tips. It includes dedicated advising sessions and a private Slack channel to keep in touch.
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Fractional

Ideal for startups with larger budgets.
You have me as a dedicated resource working collaboratively with your team. I provide strategy and help with the execution of marketing efforts.
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I’m Scott Burgess.

Marketing Advisor  | Fractional CMO

I have over 14 years of marketing experience across numerous industries, but for the past five years have been focused on taking SaaS startups to market around the world.
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Brand & marketing strategy are my passion. I am known within my network as the “go-to guy’ for all things related to launching a new brand into the market or taking an existing startup to the next stage of growth.
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I am brought into startups with little-to-no marketing departments & turn them into revenue-producing machines.

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Strategy
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Leadership
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Processes
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Marketing Skills

The GTM Process

I developed a strategic 18-step go-to-market process that has been tested, tweaked, and perfected over the course of my career to give startups the foundation they need to scale.

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Current Marketing Review
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Discovery Session & Analysis
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Detailed
Brand Audit
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Comprehensive Market Research
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Brand Positioning & Messaging
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Marketing Strategy Development
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Marketing Material Updates
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Ongoing Support & Optimization

Delivering Results.

Strategies that work.

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350% increase in revenue in one year
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300% increase in revenue in two months
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7x subscriber growth in one year
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3x subscriber growth in two months
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$25+ million in additional revenue
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$10 million deal from one single marketing strategy  
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BILLER GENIE

7x subscriber growth.

I was brought in as the marketing expert to provide the foundation for their go-to-market strategy and to catapult them to success.
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Within the first year of working with Biller Genie, the number of customers grew seven-fold, leading to a 350% increase in revenue.

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My Budget Report

300% increase in revenue.

My Budget Report, powered by SpenDiD, had been struggling to gain paying customers for two years.
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By reworking the brand positioning/messaging and making improvements to existing marketing assets, their subscriber base grew by 300% in less than two months.

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“Scott is your guy.”

Scott is incredible. He is an incredibly hard worker and has a vision for how a brand should look and feel. We threw so much at him at once he took it with grace and used every opportunity to grow and challenge himself. He was a pleasure to work with and I will always lean on him for advice and help on marketing. For any company starting out , Scott is your guy.

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GARIMA SHAH
Co-Founder & President
Biller Genie

“A true joy to work with.”

Scott has literally been an absolute God send to us. He has been the perfect match for us and our business. Scott is personable, knowledgeable, organized, supportive and very professional. He keeps his word, is authentic and truly cares. I cannot say enough wonderful things about him and his expertise and skill set. His amazing marketing skills are matched well with his wonderful people skills. He's helped us so much, in every way and he is a true joy to work with.

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JACQUE ROUSSELOW
Co-Founder
Brisa Therapeutics

“I highly recommend Scott.”

Scott has proven to be an extremely talented asset for my startup fintech venture. He works by a very thorough process of "de-briefing" the founder on what they know from their journey so far, asks great questions, is very responsive, and is a pleasure to work with. I can highly recommend Scott to anyone seeking help with branding and messaging.

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CRAIG HILL
Founder
My Budget Report & SpenDiD

“Highly recommended.”

Scott did an amazing job in helping us with the branding for a startup in the publishing app business. He is an experienced branding expert and his quality of work is really good. He delivered on time and was always very responsive to my requests. Highly recommended!

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CHRISTOPH ABPLANALP
Founder & CEO
StoryUU

“Such an amazing time working with him.”

Scott was incredibly patient despite our committee being full of passionate, and creatively different, voices that truly had opinions on everything! Through his diligence and hard work, our final product is something that all of us are proud of and stand behind! Such an amazing time working with him.

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TYLER ANDERSON
Executive Team Member
NAGVA

“Your insight is so valuable.”

Your time, insight, and supportive direction/expertise is so valuable and appreciated. I thank you for everything!

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TONI SANDS
Co-Founder
Brisa Therapeutics

“He truly set a high standard of excellence.”

Scott brought forward creative ideas & a detailed approach that has a legacy impact within our organization. He truly set a high standard of excellence and I am confident he will bring that to any firm that has the privilege of hiring him.

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JOHN FEDELE
CEO
Golden Sands General Contractors

Pricing

Packages to help early-stage startups with all sizes of budgets.

CONSULTING

For startups that need advice, but don’t have a budget.

$150/session

Book a Session
Includes:
  • 60-Minute Strategy Call
  • Discovery Document
  • GTM Strategy & Tips
  • Answer Questions
  • Zoom Recording
  • Call Notes

ADVISING

For startups that need strategy, but can execute on your own.

$2,000/mo

Let's Chat
Includes:
  • Monthly Strategy Sessions
  • Quick Zoom Huddles
  • Discovery Call
  • Current Strategy Audit
  • Ongoing GTM Strategy
  • Private Slack Channel
  • Google Drive
  • Zoom Recordings
  • Call Notes
*3 MONTH CONTRACT

FRACTIONAL

For startups that need a dedicated GTM resource.

$8,000/mo

Let's Chat
Includes:
  • 3-hour Deep Dive Discovery
  • Regular Strategy Sessions
  • Quick Zoom Huddles
  • Discovery Session Analysis
  • Current Marketing Review
  • Market Research
  • Brand Audit
  • Brand Positioning
  • Core Messaging
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Marketing Materials
  • Marketing Execution
  • Executive Leadership
  • Ongoing GTM Support
  • Startup Guidance & Advice
  • Private Slack Channel
  • Google Drive
  • Zoom Recordings
  • Call Notes
*3 MONTH CONTRACT
**LIMITED AVAILABILITY
QUESTIONS:
scott@saasxsrb.com

FAQ's

What is consulting?
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A consultation session is a 60-minute one-on-one call. I answer any questions you may have, such as strategies for going to market, branding, marketing, business models, and pricing. Anything related to marketing I can answer and give advice. This is meant to be extremely affordable, allowing startups of all stages to get the advice they need. Whether just starting out or just needing advice on a certain aspect, this session packs a lot of value. Upon booking a session, you must fill out a Discovery Form so that I can get a better understanding of your business to provide the best advice possible.
What is advising?
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I provide ongoing support for clients on a retainer basis. You pay for access to me, not for my time. I provide strategy, tips, and feedback. I am available to answer questions via text, slack, and voice messages. It also includes two 60-minute strategy calls per month This is great for startups who can’t afford someone to provide both strategy and execution, but still need advice or for startups that are further along but need ongoing support to ensure they stay on the path to success.
What’s the difference between consulting and advising?
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Consulting is a one-time strategy call while advising provides ongoing support with open communication and dedicated monthly strategy calls.
What does “fractional” mean?
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Fractional means working part-time in your business. It is incredibly hands-on. I am not just providing strategy I am in the trenches working alongside you are your marketing leader.
Why a monthly retainer for consulting and fractional work?
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Retainers allow you to have predictable monthly expenses for your budget. This is crucial as an early-stage startup to ensure you have enough cash to survive.
Can I pay your fractional service by the hour?
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I do not have an hourly rate. Consulting and fractional services are only available on a 3-month retainer basis. I have 14 years of experience. I know what to do and what not to do. I have it figured out already. An hourly rate would not represent the value I am bringing because I move faster simply because I know what I am doing. I do offer 60-minute strategy sessions at $150 each.
What is the Discovery Document?
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A Discovery Document is required to do a 60-minute advising strategy call. It asks several questions that allow me to have a better understanding of your startup before meeting with you.
What is the Discovery Call
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A Discovery Call is only for consulting clients. This 60-minute call allows be to ask more questions about your startup that could not be covered by the Discovery Document. This is required at the beginning of the retainer.
What is the Deep Dive Discovery Session?
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A Deep Dive Discovery Session is only for fractional clients. It is a 3-hour session where I ask 60 – 100 custom questions about your startup. This is my opportunity to get to know you on a very deep level. This is required a the beginning of the retainer.
What skills do you have in marketing?
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I have general marketing skills in almost every aspect of marketing, including: Advertising, Brand Design, Brand Name Creation, Brand Positioning & Messaging, Brand Strategy, Branding, Business Model Analysis, Content Creation, Copywriting, Customer Marketing, Email Marketing, Executive Level Leadership, Graphic Design, Growth Hacking, Investor Updates & Marketing, Knowledge Base Creation, Logo Design, Market Research, Marketing Automation Setup, Marketing Material Development, Marketing Strategy, Presentations, Product Marketing & Launches, Proposals, Public Relations, Sales Funnels, SEO, Social Media Marketing, Support Marketing, Team Management, UX/UI Design, Video Production, & Website Design.
Do I need to sign a contract?
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Yes, all contracts are electronically signed via Adobe. Each party receives a final copy of the executed agreement.
How long are the retainers?
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All contracts are on a rolling 3-month retainer. To cancel the agreement, either party must do so in writing at least 30 days prior to the current contract period ending.
How many hours are included in fractional work per week?
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There isn’t a set amount of hours I work each week. Some weeks require more hours while others require less.
How can I pay?
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Invoices can be paid via credit card or bank account via Wave apps.
Am I just working with you?
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I am a one-man team. You are working directly with me. I have a wide range of network of other professionals who can assist us if a need arises.
Are there any additional costs I may incur?
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You are in control of your budget. Any spending will be approved by you prior and must be paid for under your own account. I do not do expenses for clients.