From $0 to $2.5M: The Branding Lessons SaaS Founders Can’t Afford to Miss — with Bryan Wish

10/06/2025 30 min
From $0 to $2.5M: The Branding Lessons SaaS Founders Can’t Afford to Miss — with Bryan Wish

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Episode Summary:In this episode of Start. Scale. Exit., Ivan Galvez speaks with Bryan Wish, founder and CEO of ArcBound, about how personal branding and storytelling help founders and business leaders amplify their mission. Bryan shares his journey from grassroots community building to launching ArcBound, lessons from a near business collapse, and how authenticity is the foundation of lasting brand influence. You’ll also hear practical insights for SaaS founders on connecting product with story—and the dangers of chasing growth without sustainable foundations.Key Takeaways:Why brand is more than visuals—it’s how you show up every dayThe importance of aligning business with personal values and storyBryan’s biggest mistake and what he learned from scaling too fastActionable advice for SaaS founders on branding and storytellingThe critical role of self-awareness and deep introspection in leadershipGolden Nugget:“Brand is a marathon. Start from the inside out—not by chasing what you want others to see.”Mentioned in the Episode:ArcBoundBryan’s book recommendation: Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor FranklConnect with Bryan Wish: LinkedInListen Now & Subscribe:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-scale-exit-by-sintesys/id1821116362Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/67vlE6A7nyoz7imV97qhqKAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ffad99ff-f3b7-4ac5-85e8-b85cde4a1c8d/start-scale-exit-by-sintesysPowered by Sintesys.us Sintesys helps SaaS founders scale their platforms and customer experiences with high-performance development and support.

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