Had an incredible conversation with Raymond Sam, founder of multiple bootstrapped SaaS businesses including Banter, 30 Characters, and his B2B demand generation consulting firm.

Let's Connect:

• Raymond's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raymondsam/

• Ali's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/a1abbas/

In this episode of Agency Park, Raymond shares:

- Why he decided to bet on himself and leave VC-backed startups

- How he grew his consulting business from a single cold LinkedIn outreach

- His approach to building SaaS products while consulting full-time

- Why staying solo and small gave him the flexibility to launch multiple ventures

- The challenges of hiring a technical co-founder and scaling products

- Lessons from building Banter for Slack and pivoting pricing models

- How he built 30 Characters, an AI Google Ads copy generation tool, and scaled it to 100+ customers in months

- Tips for agency owners looking to launch software products on the side

- The importance of patience, iteration, and validating before scaling

If you’re a consultant, agency owner, or entrepreneur looking to build software products, bootstrap a business, or pivot your career, this episode is packed with tactical insights and honest reflections.

💡 Watch the full 22-minute interview to learn:

- Building SaaS without a technical background

- Product validation strategies

- Pricing mistakes and lessons

- How to find your first customers for consulting or SaaS

- Why staying helpful and providing value always wins in the long run

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In this episode of Agency Park, I sit down with Ryan Gor, a former product leader turned founder of a fast-growing product consultancy agency. If you've ever wondered what it's really like to leave a stable job, start from scratch, and build a client-serving business based on trust, strategy, and relationships—this is your blueprint.

Let's Connect:

• Ryan's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryangor/

• Ali's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/a1abbas/

🎙 What We Cover:

➡️ How Ryan transitioned from engineering and product management to launching his own agency

➡️ The real reason why traditional agency-client relationships break down—and how Ryan does it differently

➡️ His first client story (spoiler: it wasn’t glamorous, but it was foundational)

➡️ Why building a team based on shared values is his #1 priority

➡️ Lessons learned from working in product and how they shape his agency model today

➡️ The hidden ROI of networking vs. cold outreach

➡️ How he balances quality hiring with scaling a service business

➡️ The long game: referrals, relationships, and the 8-year deal that paid off

➡️ What it really feels like to land that first client and go full-time

➡️ Why giving away free work early on can actually change your life

In this insightful episode of Agency Park, we sit down with Nana Obeng, founder of High Point Consulting, to uncover the secrets behind effective business operations. With 20+ years of experience in consulting, manufacturing, and entrepreneurship, Nana specializes in helping businesses—especially women-led companies—optimize operations and scale sustainably.

Key Takeaways:

✅ The top 3 mistakes businesses make in operations & how to fix them

✅ Why execution without a strategy is holding your company back

✅ The importance of KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) & how to set them effectively

✅ Signs that it's time to bring in an operations expert

✅ The fractional vs. in-house operations leader debate – which one is right for you?

✅ How to streamline your processes and boost efficiency immediately

If you're looking to take your business to the next level, eliminate inefficiencies, and scale with confidence, this episode is packed with actionable strategies you won’t want to miss!

📌 Connect with Nana Obeng: linkedin.com/in/nana-obeng/

📌 Connect with Ali Abbas: linkedin.com/in/a1abbas

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