With Angeley Mullins - Chief Revenue Officer at Resourcify
In this episode of the ARRtist on AIR Podcast, Angeey Mullins, former Chief Commercial Officer at Resourceify and branding expert, joins us to share her journey and expertise in shaping impactful brands in the SaaS industry. Drawing from over 20 years of experience with companies like Amazon, Intuit, and GoDaddy, Angeley explains why early-stage branding is a cornerstone of long-term success and how founders can create authentic, memorable B2B SaaS brands that resonate with their ICPs. Tune in and learn more about:
Introduction to Angeley Mullins and SaaS Branding (00:00)
Angeley's career journey: From Amazon to SaaS scale-upsHer passion for branding and its transformative power in the SaaS ecosystemThe Importance of Early Branding (01:33)
Why starting branding efforts early is critical, even in the experimental phaseCommon pitfalls founders face by delaying branding effortsBuilding a Belief-Driven Brand (03:27)
Crafting a "What You Believe" statement to anchor your brand identityExamples of belief-driven marketing from iconic brands like Nike and AppleSaaS-Specific Branding Challenges (06:24)
The trap of product-focused marketing and why it's a race to the bottomLeveraging brand to stand out in competitive marketsFrom Usability to Emotional Connection (18:30)
Using usability studies and customer feedback to refine messaging and visualsThe science of branding: Colors, typography, and their psychological impactThe Future of SaaS Branding (33:21)
Why storytelling is the key to standing out in 2025 and beyondPractical strategies for embedding storytelling into your brand and campaignsEmpowering Female Leaders in SaaS (41:09)
Strategies to increase representation and mentorship opportunities for women in SaaSInsights into building a more inclusive and balanced workplace cultureStart your branding early—your brand is your long-term growth engineA strong brand is belief-driven and resonates emotionally with your ICPStorytelling, not just content, is the future of SaaS marketingDiverse leadership and inclusive cultures foster innovation and resilienceAngeley Mullins
https://www.linkedin.com/in/angeleymullins/
Julius Göllner
https://www.linkedin.com/in/julius-goellner/
GRACE BERLIN
https://www.grace-berlin.com
Linkedin B2B Marketing Study 2023- Brand Building =#2 Priority with Budgets: https://business.linkedin.com/content/dam/me/business/en-us/amp/marketing-solutions/images/lms-state-of-b2b-marketing/pdf/the-b2b-benchmark-report-2023-final.pdf
Linkedin B2B Marketing Study 2024: https://business.linkedin.com/content/dam/me/business/en-us/amp/marketing-solutions/images/lms-state-of-b2b-marketing/insights/2024/pdfs/LinkedIn-B2B-Benchmark-2024-Report.pdf
Jaguar Rebrand: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamesmorris/2024/12/02/has-contentious-jaguar-rebrand-worked-concept-car-image-leaks-say-yes/