Identify and refine marketing channels that drive consistent traction.
Experiment to find high-performing channels.
Maximise ROI through focused efforts.
Balance paid and organic tactics effectively.
Traction refers to gaining momentum in customer acquisition through proven marketing channels like SEO, email, and paid ads.
Most teams grind for growth, but the best ones systemise it. In this step, you’ll see why a structured approach always beats random tactics. You’ll follow Random Rick, Specialist Steve, and Solid Sarah to understand how a system-driven growth approach can double revenue without doubling workload.
If your marketing and sales teams are too busy firefighting — fixing tools, chasing data, and dealing with messy handovers — you’ll never have time to focus on real growth. The Growth Operations Programme fixes your operations first, so you can finally work on scaling up.
Increase how much each customer is worth. Improve retention, pricing, or upsell to grow revenue without needing more leads.
See topicWebsite and landing page tools help businesses create high-converting web pages without needing extensive development resources. These platforms ensure your site is optimised for lead generation and performance.
See tool categoryI’ve helped B2B service companies scale — not with random tactics, but with clear systems that align marketing and sales into one predictable growth engine. Built on 15 years of hands-on experience — helping teams move from random tactics to repeatable, scalable results.
15 years experience
1,500 marketers trained since 2015
Exited 6 companies
SEMrush is an all-in-one SEO, content marketing, and competitor analysis platform, offering tools for keyword research, backlink tracking, and technical SEO audits.
Unbounce is a conversion-focused landing page builder with AI-powered optimisation and testing tools for marketers.
SurferSEO is an AI-powered content optimisation tool that helps businesses create SEO-friendly content by analysing top-ranking pages and providing real-time suggestions.
Squarespace is an all-in-one website builder with modern templates, built-in eCommerce, and hosting solutions.
WordPress is the world’s most popular CMS, offering full control over website design, functionality, and scalability.
Leadpages is an easy-to-use landing page builder for businesses looking to generate leads and conversions without needing technical expertise.
Create high-quality content that drives traffic, builds authority, and converts.
Craft CTAs that drive engagement and action across platforms.
Allocate ad budgets wisely to maximise returns and cut waste.
Build backlinks to boost SEO authority and drive traffic to your site.
Harness the power of Search Engine Advertising for fast, measurable growth.
Drive more direct traffic by building audience loyalty and brand recognition.
My name is Ewoud Uphof, a marketing strategist with 15 years of experience. I've been fascinated by growth since 2010, and I created this guide out of a passion for sharing what I've learned. These guides are a way for me to give back to the marketing community and are also linked to my video course, which covers these topics in even greater depth.
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A 100-day sprint to implement the Solid Growth system — so you can scale revenue without scaling your workload. We act as your external growth team and deliver results fast.