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Because your customers hold the answers to your messaging and positioning
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“Since working with Journey, we’ve grown our revenue by 206% .
They've played a key role in helping us scale our sales, marketing & partnership efforts.
Journey’s rapid response times make them feel like an integral part of our team, always there when we need them, ensuring that we consistently get things done efficiently and effectively.”
“Journey has a rare perspective on the accounting industry that is hard to match. They do what they say, they’re measured, and have shown amazing results to date.
I highly recommend bringing Journey on your journey. They’re THE experts in this space.”
“Working with Journey allowed us to validate our GTM hypothesis quickly.
Working with a team who has already walked this path was incredibly valuable and saved us six months worth of research.
After spending just 5 days with Journey in the UK, we’re more confident then ever that we’re ready to launch into the UK market.”
Discover key GTM insights from Journey's 2023 success with global Accounting SaaS vendors.
In 2023 we worked with more than 20 vendors. We helped them to execute their GTM strategy in the accounting industry here in Australia, the United Kingdom, South Africa and North America.
Over the last 12 months I saw a lot of things that worked really well. And I saw a lot of things that made me want to bang my head against the wall until the pain went away.
At Journey, we've had a big year of experimentation and strategy refinement.
Today I’m breaking down my key takeaways from 2023 on what worked well for the Accounting SaaS community, or at least for the vendors we were working with.
My goal here, whether you work with Journey or not, is to help you think through all the areas of your GTM strategy, what are you gaps, what is your opportunity and what are you digging into in Q1 of 2024 to get back on track.
Let’s break it down.
It's startling how many businesses overlook this.
Last year, we went the extra mile by asking our clients' customers about their product usage, the problems it solves, and their overall experience.
Our approach was comprehensive. We conducted detailed interviews and surveys, asking pointed questions about how they use our clients' products, the specific problems these products solve, and their overall experience.
This wasn't a superficial exercise; we delved into the nuances of their responses, seeking to understand not just the 'what' but the 'why' behind their usage.
The insights gained from this exercise were eye-opening. We learned that what we thought were the key features of a product weren't always aligned with the customer's perspective.
In some cases, features we considered minor were actually making a significant impact on the customers' day-to-day operations. This revelation was a game-changer in how we approached messaging and positioning for our clients.
You absolutely need to start the year by doing customer research. Write it down.
We offer this as a service and would be more then happy to show you through how we were able to capture over 400 pieces of product feedback in the past few months for our clients.
How often are you engaging with your prospects?
Relying on a single channel for marketing is a strategy that will likely fail. It's important to keep a mix of activities – both big and small – to maintain a healthy and consistent funnel.
Social media alone won't cut it, email marketing alone doesn't cut it, that FaceBook group that had 7 people tag your solution alone doesn't cut it.
The magic happens when these channels work together.
Imagine a potential customer seeing your brand on social media, then receiving a well-crafted email that addresses their specific needs, followed by an invitation to an exclusive webinar.
This approach creates multiple touchpoints, each reinforcing the other, and keeps your brand top-of-mind for prospects. The same happens when you start partnering with other brands that operate in the same channel.
Moreover, this strategy allows for flexibility and adaptability.
Different segments of your audience might prefer different channels, and a multi-channel approach lets you cater to these preferences.
It also enables you to test and learn which combinations of channels and content types work best for different audience segments.
This is a core offering at Journey. This is the majority of work we are rolling out and implementing for our clients at the moment.
The effectiveness of your sales team hinges on their structure and discipline.
We've seen the best results when roles are clearly defined – for instance, separating the responsibilities of SDRs (Sales Development Representatives) and BDMs (Business Development Managers).
Having someone do both the SDR work and BDM work, as in, all the call and all the demos will be ineffective, compared to 2 people splitting the work and focusing on just making calls and/or just doing demos.
This specialisation allows each team member to focus and excel in their area, significantly improving efficiency and deal closures.
Keep it simple and the results will flow. I do a lot of consulting on sales functions and getting this process right.
We’ve seen amazing results with some clients seeing a 206% lift in revenue in 2023 alone after we made changes to their sales and marketing flow.
Customer engagement methods are evolving rapidly.
We've embraced webinars, interactive demos, and other innovative interaction methods to keep our engagements memorable and accessible.
Webinars, for instance, offer a platform not just for education but for prospect interaction.
They allow you to delve into key themes and topics, showcase your expertise, and most importantly, engage in real-time with your audience.
Similarly, interactive website demos have transformed from standard presentations to dynamic, tailored experiences where prospects can see firsthand how your solutions can solve their specific problems straight on the website, before they’ve even spoken to anyone.
Integrating these interactions with your CRM can provide invaluable insights and streamline your sales processes.
We implemented a number of interactive demo’s last year and the results were crazy, in the first month alone, a brand new solution we helped launch had 400 interactions inside the first 30 days, before converting roughly 20% - without even speaking to the on the phone.
A critical yet often neglected aspect is the handover between marketing, sales, and customer success teams.
This transition should be smooth and well-coordinated, with each team understanding their role in the customer journey. Automating these handovers in your CRM can prevent manual errors and ensure a seamless experience.
By automating the process, you eliminate the risk of human error – no more missed emails or forgotten follow-ups.
This automation ensures that every piece of critical information is captured and made available to the right team at the right time.
Furthermore, it allows for a smoother transition of the customer through different phases of their journey, from initial engagement with marketing to sales negotiation, and finally to ongoing support from the customer success team.
Last year, I encountered too many SaaS vendors struggling with disconnected systems. A cohesive CRM system is non-negotiable.
It should be the central hub where your sales and marketing efforts converge and should be well-integrated with your website and other tools.
We’re officially Hubspot implementation partners. This is our weapon of choice but we play nice with all systems. We find Hubspot does an amazing job of bringing visibility and cohesion in your GTM team.
These insights are more than just observations; they are the foundation of a robust GTM strategy.
If your current GTM strategy doesn't align with these points, it's time for a change.
At Journey, we specialise in crafting and refining these strategies to help you scale your sales and marketing efforts.
If you're looking to enhance your approach in 2024, let's have a conversation.
This is what we do
Journey partners with Translucent, transforming Xero into a top-tier multi-entity solution, leveraging our growth marketing expertise.
Translucent, the software that turns Xero into a multi-entity accounting solution, has chosen Journey, the growth marketing agency for accounting-tech, as a global partner.
Translucent turns your existing accounting software into a multi-entity accounting solution. Translucent consolidates accounting data to create a single source of truth and gives you all the multi-entity apps you need – including Group Reporting, Intercompany, Bank Consolidation, Multi-Entity Search and Live Sheets.
Translucent was founded by Michael Wood (Co-Founder Receipt Bank, aka Dext) and is backed by prominent names from the accounting industry including Craig Walker (Co-Founder Xero & Former CTO), Gary Turner (Former MD of Xero EMEA), Guy Pearson (Co-Founder Ignition) and Jamie McDonald (Co-Founder Hubdoc).
Journey will play a central role in launching Translucent across international markets. With its deep expertise in the SaaS and accounting tech sectors, Journey has already helped launch XBert as a household name with 206% revenue growth, while client Dashboard Insights recently won “Practice App of the Year” at the Xero Awards in Australia.
“I’ve experienced first-hand the problems that multi-entity businesses face so I am delighted to be able to bring to market a one-stop-solution for multi-entity businesses. Given Journey’s expertise and experience they were the natural partners to help us shape and supercharge our ambitious growth plans.” says Michael Wood, CEO and Founder at Translucent.
Trent McLaren and Jordan Vickery of Journey will also serve as brand ambassadors for Translucent, leveraging their extensive industry experience and networks to promote Translucent's innovative solutions and expand its global presence.
“Translucent has the potential to be a true game changer in the world of financial software – this is very much not ‘just another app’. We believe that for many teams it will soon be ‘the’ app,” adds Trent McLaren, Director at Journey.
About Translucent
Translucent turns your existing accounting software into a multi-entity accounting solution.
Founded by CEO Michael Wood, who had previously co-founded Dext, (formerly Receipt Bank). Launched in 2022, London-based Translucent has to-date raised £7.7M from LocalGlobe, Chalfen Ventures and angel investors, including Gary Turner and Craig Walker (both from Xero), as well as founders from fintech and accounting tech leaders including GoCardless, Jeeves, Karbon, Libeo, ComplyAdvantage, Ignition, Hubdoc and KashFlow.
About Journey
Journey, a pioneering growth agency, specialises in unlocking and scaling revenue streams for accounting technology companies across the globe.
Established by industry veterans Trent Mclaren, Liss McLaren and Jordan Vickery, the agency brings over 30 years of combined expertise in the accounting tech sector to the table. Journey functions as an extension of your team, acting as the in-house growth marketing arm for accounting tech companies. Their mission is to not only boost revenue but also to forge enduring brands, making a worldwide impact in the accounting industry.
A complete transformation that mirrors the disruptive spirit of our accounting tech clients
Rebrands can be such a bore! Wow, you changed your logo and chose a slightly different corporate blue pantone for your website – *slow hand clap* Well done you! But every now and then, a rebrand comes along that does it RIGHT. A rethink that’s not just a cosmetic airbrushing of the existing brand, but a complete rethink of the style, attitude and ethos of the brand.
Journey is launching its new brand with a bang. We’re the same cutting-edge growth marketing agency we always were – with a razor-sharp focus on the accounting technology market. But now we’re wearing new threads and walking a new walk.
Dive into www.letsjourney.io and see just why we stand out from the crowd, and how we’re more motivated than ever to help accounting tech startups become industry rock stars.
A rebrand isn’t about commissioning an expensive new logo. A good rebrand builds on previous successes by re-focusing the mission, vision and clarity of what your brand’s about. So, if you’re going to do more than just tick the usual boxes, you need a sharp focus on your customers.
Journey’s customers are accounting tech founders, disruptive innovators who’ve shaken up the industry. They spot a niche, develop never-before-seen technology and disrupt the market. It was only fitting to match that energy with the new Journey brand and to crank it up to 11.
Our new brand is all about blending the rebellion and disruptive spirit of these punk-rock innovators, with clear, no-nonsense visuals and content that tells it how it is.
We keep things simple, but we also fire up the energy and drive for growth that’s the lifeblood of any great accounting tech startup. The brand reflects the SaaS founder’s drive for independence and disruption. But we temper this with deep knowledge, incredible industry insights and content that truly brings a startup's story to life.
We infuse our content with the energy of a punk rock concert, where the audience feels the adrenaline, the passion, and the exhilaration of being part of a movement.
But we also dial down the volume, slip some yacht rock onto the stereo and bring things down to basics – setting the marketing foundations for solid, dependable growth and revenues.
Fire up the new rebranded site and see for yourself how Journey has changed.
Our mission is clear: Journey 2.0 is here to unleash scalable growth for accounting tech startups across the globe. We’ve got the knowledge of the industry, the tried-and-tested strategies, and a team who know the accounting industry like the back of their hand.
At Journey, we've cracked the code to scaling-up accounting tech apps. With 30+ years of combined industry leadership between us, we're here to help ambitious startups crank it up to 11 – from Seed to Series C and beyond.
What’s it like working with Journey? Our three-point approach is the engine room of our clients’ growth, helping them switch from organic growth to hyper-growth scale-up in the blink of an eye.
These three pillars are what delivers accounting tech growth:
1. We pull back the cover on your customers & product
2. Assemble your strategy & growth team
3. No-holds-barred execution and iteration
Just like all the best punk idols, we don’t hold back when talking about our skills. We’re a global team of accounting aficionados, who know this industry inside out. That knowledge, network and experience is what gives our accounting tech clients a gigantic competitive advantage.
Collectively, we’ve spent three decades scaling SaaS companies across Australasia, Europe and North America. Our team is made up of strategic leaders, growth marketers, creative designers, copywriters and bespoke services for turbocharging your growth.
Check out our About Us page to learn our story and meet the dream team.
The accounting tech industry has evolved at a stratospheric rate in the past decade. Journey is here to write the next chapter in the story, turning the cream of the accounting tech crop into industry superstars and driving the next wave in the accounting technology revolution.
Strap in. Get ready. Crank up the volume. We’re going on a Journey!
Let us help you build your growth team and unlock revenue.