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Saad Mir
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Startups move fast. I make sure their brand keeps up.
Founder saasup.agency | ex-Dentsu
Sharp strategy. Clean design. Building better brands.
What if I told you a rebrand helped one startup double its conversion rate?

Not with a new logo.

Not with a full redesign.

But with sharper positioning and clearer messaging.

Let me break it down 🧵
May 6, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Speed is impressive. A sharp brand makes it believable.
April 21, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Messaging = Positioning. Just in words people actually understand.
April 20, 2025 at 4:04 PM
You’re not too early for messaging. Your MVP still needs to MEAN something.
April 19, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Clever loses to clear. Every time.
April 18, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Most founders confuse positioning and branding.

And I get it.

They’re close cousins. But they’re NOT the same.

Mix them up and you’ll either sound hollow or look great but convert no one.

Here’s the difference (and why it matters) 🧵
April 17, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Good branding attracts the right customers and repels the wrong ones. (which is a GREAT thing)
April 16, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Founders: Got a fuzzy pitch?

If your brand messaging is vague, inconsistent, or trying to say too much, you’re leaving money on the table.

Here’s the playbook I use to turn messy ideas into clear, high-converting messaging 🧵
April 15, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Design is visual. Brand is instinctive.
April 14, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Early-stage brand clarity = unfair advantage unlocked.
April 13, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Pretty is expensive if it doesn’t sell.
April 12, 2025 at 4:08 PM
You can have a solid product, sharp team, and real traction…

…and still lose deals because your brand is confusing.

Startups don’t fail from bad tech alone.

They fail when no one gets what they do or WHY it matters.

Let’s talk branding mistakes. 👇
April 11, 2025 at 4:05 PM
I used to build brands for global giants at Dentsu.

Now I help scrappy startups do the same, without the bloat.

Here's what big-brand thinking taught me about startup branding... and how I’ve adapted it for speed, clarity, and traction 🧵
April 10, 2025 at 4:54 PM
People don’t buy features. They buy better futures.
April 9, 2025 at 4:45 PM
If you think it’s too early for brand, you just don’t have the words yet.
April 8, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Startups don’t need 40-page decks. One page is enough IF you know what matters.
April 7, 2025 at 4:25 PM
If you have to explain the name, start over.
April 6, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Your pitch should be unforgettable. Not interchangeable.
April 5, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Branding is not a luxury for startups.

It’s a multiplier.

If you think brand doesn’t matter until later... you’re already behind.

Let me show you why. 👇
April 4, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Code gets you users. A brand gets you belief.
April 3, 2025 at 4:54 PM
If I can’t get what you do in 5 seconds, your landing page isn’t working.
April 2, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Brand isn’t what you say about yourself.

It’s what people think of you as when you're not talking.
April 1, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Your customer research is lying to you.

Not because your customers are liars.

Because you're asking questions logical question & not emotional ones.

❌ Stop asking 'why did you buy?'
➡️ Start asking 'what were you doing when you realized you needed this?'

Truth lives in moments, not reasons.
January 17, 2025 at 2:35 AM
🧵 Why most SaaS offer suck:

Keep seeing founders pitch:
- "We boost revenue with AI"
- "We target all businesses"
- "We're different (we use AI)"
- "We do SEO, ads, email, affiliate"

Translation: "we do everything for everyone"

This isn't an offer. It's desperation.
January 16, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Want more leads? Offer valuable content.

> Ebooks
> Checklists
> Templates
> Webinars

Capture email addresses. Nurture those leads.

Convert them into customers.
November 10, 2024 at 10:17 AM