Better growth execution

Turn scattered efforts into a repeatable, scalable system. When you focus on the right levers—marketing funnel, sales pipeline, and contract value—growth becomes predictable and sustainable.

From scattered efforts to a predictable growth engine

Before

Grinding for growth

Hustle doesn’t scale. If your growth strategy relies on working harder, it’s broken. More leads, more campaigns, more pressure—but nothing compounds. Growth feels random because you’re stuck in tactics, not a system.

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Wins feel random, not repeatable.

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Short-term tactics, no long-term momentum.

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Revenue swings between boom and bust.

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Marketing and sales operate in silos.

Better growth execution
After

Better growth execution

Turn scattered efforts into a repeatable, scalable system. When you focus on the right levers—marketing funnel, sales pipeline, and contract value—growth becomes predictable and sustainable.

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Small changes, big compounding results.

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A structured execution plan—not random tactics.

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A system that makes growth reliable.

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Marketing and sales, fully aligned.

Why growth feels harder than it should

Most teams push harder for growth, but the best ones systemise it. If your team is stuck in firefighting mode or chasing random tactics, it’s because the foundation isn’t built for scale. Growth isn’t about working harder—it’s about fixing the real constraints. These are the areas holding most teams back.

Demand generation

Attract the right people to your website — people who actually need what you sell and are ready to engage.

These are the challenges:

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We spend money on ads, but they don’t consistently bring in quality leads.

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Organic channels aren’t generating enough demand to sustain growth.

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We struggle to scale marketing without dramatically increasing costs.

Demand generation

Marketing funnel

Convert more visitors into real leads by mapping, fixing and optimising every step of your marketing funnel.

These are the challenges:

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Leads don’t convert into booked calls—most drop off before sales can engage.

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We lack a clear lead nurturing process to warm up prospects.

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We rely too much on manual follow-ups instead of automation.

Marketing funnel

Sales pipeline

Make sure qualified leads turn into paying customers with a clear, repeatable sales process that works.

These are the challenges:

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Our pipeline is full, but deals aren’t closing fast enough.

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We lose track of leads, and follow-ups slip through the cracks.

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Forecasting revenue is unreliable because of missing data.

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Contract value

Increase revenue from every customer by improving your pricing, upsells and cross-sells.

These are the challenges:

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We don’t have a structured upsell or cross-sell process.

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Retention is low because clients don’t see enough value after signing up.

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We rely too much on new business to hit revenue targets.

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How we help you solve it

Free audit

Free Tool stack audit

Find out exactly what’s slowing your team down. We’ll audit your current setup and give you personalised recommendations to streamline your operations.

Learn practical hacks to automate repetitive tasks.
Get expert advice on optimising your sales & marketing workflows
Discover quick wins to streamline your operations
Do it yourself

B2B Compound Growth Course

Master the Solid Growth System at your own pace — perfect for individual marketers and consultants who want to upgrade their skills and apply the system themselves.

Self-paced training to learn the compound growth methodology.
Learn the 4 growth engines through real-world examples.
Designed for individuals who want to apply the system themselves.

Best for individuals

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Watch at your own pace

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Individual course access

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Lifetime access + updates

Done with you

Compound Growth Programme

Growth isn’t random—it’s engineered. A done-with-you programme that turns growth into a structured, repeatable process—so your team can execute with confidence and revenue compounds over time.

Fix what’s slowing growth – Identify and remove the real bottlenecks in marketing and sales.
Build a revenue engine – Apply a structured, repeatable process that compounds results.
Get hands-on execution – Work through six workshops with expert guidance, step by step.

Why Solid Growth works

Portrait Ewoud Uphof by Maikel Thijssen

Ewoud Uphof

Solid Growth helps B2B service companies scale — not with random tactics, but with clear systems that align marketing and sales into one predictable growth engine. Built on 13 years of hands-on experience — helping teams move from firefighting to predictable, repeatable revenue growth.

15 years experience

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1,500 marketers trained since 2015

Exited 6 companies

Should we fix our operations first, or can we implement systemised growth right away?
What’s the difference between growth operations and systemised growth?
We’re constantly testing new ideas, but nothing seems to scale. What’s missing?
How do we move beyond disconnected marketing and sales efforts?
Our growth has stalled, or we’ve hit a plateau. How do we break through it?

What we do

Better growth infrastructure

Free audit

Free Tool stack audit

Find out exactly what’s slowing your team down. We’ll audit your current setup and give you personalised recommendations to streamline your operations.

Learn practical hacks to automate repetitive tasks.
Get expert advice on optimising your sales & marketing workflows
Discover quick wins to streamline your operations

Growth Machine Programme

In just four weeks, we transform the operational chaos in your marketing and sales so your team can stop firefighting and focus on real growth.

Better growth execution

Video course

B2B Compound Growth Course

Master the Solid Growth System at your own pace — perfect for individual marketers and consultants who want to upgrade their skills and apply the system themselves.

Self-paced training to learn the compound growth methodology.
Learn the 4 growth engines through real-world examples.
Designed for individuals who want to apply the system themselves.
Free audit

Free Tool stack audit

Find out exactly what’s slowing your team down. We’ll audit your current setup and give you personalised recommendations to streamline your operations.

Learn practical hacks to automate repetitive tasks.
Get expert advice on optimising your sales & marketing workflows
Discover quick wins to streamline your operations

Compound Growth Programme

Growth isn’t random—it’s engineered. A done-with-you programme that turns growth into a structured, repeatable process—so your team can execute with confidence and revenue compounds over time.

Content hub

Over the years, I’ve created a library of content to help you navigate this challenge—from in-depth articles and tool recommendations to guides, books, and resources. Below, you’ll find everything you need to explore and improve this area of your business.

While all of this content is freely available, remember that it’s just one piece of the bigger picture. True transformation happens when these insights are applied systematically. That’s exactly what we do in my two programs—bringing structure, automation, and efficiency to help you scale without the grind.

Dive into the resources below and start optimising, or if you’re ready to take the next step, explore how we can work together.

Topic

Growth Foundations

Optimise the engine room of growth. Tools, workflows, and systems to streamline operations and reduce fires, tailored for growth teams.

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Growth Foundations
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Compound growth

Compound growth is about using leverage to create exponential outcomes in business. Instead of relying on isolated tactics, it involves optimising multiple interconnected factors that work together.

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Compound growth
Topic

Demand generation

Attract the right people to your website — people who actually need what you sell and are ready to engage.

See topic
Demand generation
Topic

Marketing funnel

Convert more visitors into real leads by mapping, fixing and optimising every step of your marketing funnel.

See topic
Marketing funnel
Topic

Sales pipeline

Make sure qualified leads turn into paying customers with a clear, repeatable sales process that works.

See topic
Sales pipeline
Topic

Contract value

Increase revenue from every customer by improving your pricing, upsells and cross-sells.

See topic
Contract value
Topic

Growth Strategy

Growth strategy is about leveraging the right factors to drive exponential results. By optimising key growth engines, businesses can create compounding effects that accelerate long-term success.

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Growth Strategy

The best tools

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Customer research
Guide

Customer research

Understanding your customers is the foundation of effective marketing. This guide walks you through customer research methods, including interviews, surveys, and data analysis, to uncover insights that drive better messaging, positioning, and conversion.

Creating B2B ads
Guide

Creating B2B ads

Your messaging, targeting, and creative must compel action. In this step, you'll learn how to craft high-performing B2B ads that generate interest and drive engagement. By refining your positioning and campaign setup, you'll maximise conversions while keeping acquisition costs under control.

Lead capture
Guide

Lead capture

Every visitor is a potential customer. In this step, you'll learn how to optimise lead capture with better forms, landing pages, and conversion pathways. You'll remove friction and create an experience that encourages more website visitors to take action and enter your pipeline.

B2B A/B testing
Guide

B2B A/B testing

Master the foundations of A/B testing in a B2B context. This guide equips you with the tools to set up your first experiment, analyse results, and build a sustainable testing program. Ideal for professionals ready to implement and learn through action.

Lead nurture
Guide

Lead nurture

Guiding prospects through the buyer journey builds trust and increases conversion rates. In this step, you'll design automated nurture sequences that educate and engage your leads, ensuring they are well-informed and ready to take the next step when they book a call.

B2B Proposals
Guide

B2B Proposals

A great proposal accelerates decision-making. In this step, you'll learn how to craft clear, compelling proposals that align with your sales conversations, reduce friction, and increase the likelihood of getting a quick "yes" from prospects.

Better close rates
Guide

Better close rates

Confidence, urgency, and clear positioning drive sales success. In this step, you'll refine your sales strategy, improve follow-ups, and remove roadblocks that slow down deals—helping you close more opportunities faster and with less resistance.

B2B retention
Guide

B2B retention

Keeping customers for longer increases revenue without extra acquisition costs. In this step, you'll audit your CRM data to identify opportunities for better onboarding, engagement, and client success. You'll refine your retention strategies to improve customer satisfaction and contract longevity.

Blog posts

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Map your funnel and find bottlenecks
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Map your funnel and find bottlenecks

Understand where your testing efforts will have the most impact by mapping your B2B funnel and finding bottlenecks. Learn to identify what to test by leveraging analytics and a structured approach.

Launch your first A/B test
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Launch your first A/B test

The true value of A/B testing lies in learning from the results. This chapter covers how to interpret outcomes, understand what worked, and apply those learnings to future tests.

Learn from your experiments
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Learn from your experiments

The true value of A/B testing lies in learning from the results. This chapter covers how to interpret outcomes, understand what worked, and apply those learnings to future tests.

Build a repeatable, scalable process for A/B testing
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Build a repeatable, scalable process for A/B testing

Move beyond one-off experiments and create a sustainable, repeatable framework for A/B testing that drives consistent improvements. Learn how to scale your efforts by refining your process and prioritising impactful tests.

MiroMiro

Miro

Miro is a collaborative online whiteboard tool that enables teams to brainstorm, map workflows, and visualise ideas in real time.

HubSpot Marketing HubHubSpot Marketing Hub

HubSpot Marketing Hub

HubSpot Marketing Hub is a B2B marketing automation platform with CRM integration, powerful workflows, and multi-channel marketing tools for scalable growth.

Customer.ioCustomer.io

Customer.io

Customer.io is a flexible automation platform designed for precise segmentation and real-time messaging, ideal for B2B service businesses.

OmnisendOmnisend

Omnisend

Omnisend is an all-in-one marketing platform designed for e-commerce businesses. With powerful automation and seamless integrations, it helps businesses scale their email and SMS marketing efforts effortlessly.

Adobe MarketoAdobe Marketo

Adobe Marketo

Marketo is an enterprise-level marketing automation tool with AI-driven personalisation and lead management, ideal for large B2B companies.

EloquaEloqua

Eloqua

Oracle Eloqua is an enterprise-grade marketing automation tool with lead scoring, predictive analytics, and multi-channel campaign management.

SlackSlack

Slack

Slack is a real-time messaging and collaboration tool designed for teams to communicate efficiently, share files, and integrate workflows.

ApolloApollo

Apollo

Apollo.io is a sales intelligence and engagement platform that helps B2B sales teams find leads, enrich data, and automate outreach.

MakeMake

Make

Make (formerly Integromat) is a powerful workflow automation tool that allows users to build complex, multi-step automations with a visual drag-and-drop interface.

LemcalLemcal

Lemcal

Lemcal is a scheduling tool built for sales outreach, offering personalised booking pages and seamless lead qualification.

SpectacleSpectacle

Spectacle

Learn which keywords, campaigns and ads are actually driving LTV (Lifetime Value). The first revenue attribution software tailored specifically to the needs of SaaS and subscription-based companies.

SEMrushSEMrush

SEMrush

SEMrush is an all-in-one SEO, content marketing, and competitor analysis platform, offering tools for keyword research, backlink tracking, and technical SEO audits.

UnbounceUnbounce

Unbounce

Unbounce is a conversion-focused landing page builder with AI-powered optimisation and testing tools for marketers.

ManyChatManyChat

ManyChat

ManyChat is a chatbot and automation platform designed to help businesses engage customers via Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and Instagram DMs.

LeadpagesLeadpages

Leadpages

Leadpages is an easy-to-use landing page builder for businesses looking to generate leads and conversions without needing technical expertise.

InstapageInstapage

Instapage

Instapage is a landing page builder designed for high-converting, fast-loading pages with A/B testing and optimisation tools.

GmailGmail

Gmail

Gmail is a widely used email platform that integrates seamlessly with business tools, providing reliable communication, security, and productivity features.

KeapKeap

Keap

Keap is an all-in-one CRM, sales, and marketing automation platform designed for small businesses to manage contacts, automate follow-ups, and close more deals.

FolkFolk

Folk

Folk is a modern, lightweight CRM designed for startups and small teams to manage relationships, sales pipelines, and outreach in a flexible, user-friendly way.

JustunoJustuno

Justuno

Justuno is an AI-powered conversion rate optimisation tool for eCommerce and B2B websites, offering pop-ups, banners, and targeting features to improve lead capture.

Traction (channels)
Book summary & review

Traction (channels)

Gabriel Weinberg

Discover the 19 traction channels that successful startups use to systematically acquire customers and scale efficiently.

The Pumpkin Plan
Book summary & review

The Pumpkin Plan

Mike Michalowicz

Discover how to focus on your best customers, eliminate distractions, and scale your business with clarity and purpose.

Traffic secrets
Book summary & review

Traffic secrets

Russel Brunson

Master proven strategies to attract consistent traffic, engage your ideal audience, and grow your business online.

$100M Offers
Book summary & review

$100M Offers

Alex Hormozi

Learn how to craft irresistible, high-value offers that attract customers and command premium pricing with ease.

$100M Leads
Book summary & review

$100M Leads

Alex Hormozi

Build scalable systems to generate, nurture, and convert high-quality leads for consistent growth.

The Science of Selling
Book summary & review

The Science of Selling

David Hoffeld

Master evidence-based sales techniques to understand customer psychology, overcome objections, and close deals confidently.

Expert secrets
Book summary & review

Expert secrets

Russel Brunson

Turn your expertise into a thriving business by building a loyal audience and selling with proven strategies.

Breakthrough Advertising
Book summary & review

Breakthrough Advertising

Eugene M. Schwartz

Learn timeless principles of ad psychology to create campaigns that resonate deeply and drive sales.

Good Strategy Bad Strategy
Book summary & review

Good Strategy Bad Strategy

Richard Rumelt

Learn what separates effective strategies from weak ones and how to craft focused, impactful plans for success.

Wiki articles

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Further reading

Better growth execution

Video course

B2B Compound Growth Course

Master the Solid Growth System at your own pace — perfect for individual marketers and consultants who want to upgrade their skills and apply the system themselves.

Self-paced training to learn the compound growth methodology.
Learn the 4 growth engines through real-world examples.
Designed for individuals who want to apply the system themselves.

Best for individuals

Time icon

Watch at your own pace

Individual access icon

Individual course access

Lifetime update icon

Lifetime access + updates

Free audit

Free Tool stack audit

Find out exactly what’s slowing your team down. We’ll audit your current setup and give you personalised recommendations to streamline your operations.

Learn practical hacks to automate repetitive tasks.
Get expert advice on optimising your sales & marketing workflows
Discover quick wins to streamline your operations

Compound Growth Programme

Growth isn’t random—it’s engineered. A done-with-you programme that turns growth into a structured, repeatable process—so your team can execute with confidence and revenue compounds over time.

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