channel-expert

Recommends B2B SaaS acquisition channel portfolios with CAC benchmarks and execution playbooks.

39|4|Updated Apr 13, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/firatcand/founder-skills --skill channel-expert-firatcand
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Skill: channel-expert
Source: https://github.com/firatcand/founder-skills/tree/main/channel-expert
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/firatcand/founder-skills --skill channel-expert-firatcand

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What problem does it solve? Founders struggle to decide which customer acquisition channels to invest in, how to split budget between outbound, inbound, paid, and PLG, and whether their CAC and payback metrics are healthy. This Skill provides benchmark-grounded channel strategy instead of generic advice. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Channel Portfolio Design: Recommends 1-2 primary channels, acceleration channels, and a long-term moat channel matched to your ICP, ACV, and stage. - Benchmark Data: Provides CAC ranges, funnel conversion rates, LTV:CAC targets, and payback thresholds for cold email, LinkedIn, paid search, SEO, communities, partnerships, PLG, and paid social. - Channel Playbooks: Delivers step-by-step execution guides covering infrastructure, targeting, sequencing, creative, and tooling for each channel. - Use Case: A founder with a $15K ACV mid-market SaaS asks where to spend a $20K monthly marketing budget and receives a ranked channel mix with expected CAC, a 90-day plan, and red flags to watch. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to recommend an acquisition channel strategy for your B2B SaaS product given your ICP, ACV, and current ARR stage.

Frequently Asked Questions about channel-expert

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How do I choose acquisition channels for my B2B SaaS startup?▼

Channel selection depends on three variables: where your ICP spends time, your ACV and sales motion, and message complexity. Low ACV products favor PLG and SEO, mid-market suits content plus paid search and targeted outbound, and enterprise deals require outbound, events, and partnerships.

What is a good CAC for B2B SaaS by channel?▼

Typical CAC ranges are $150-$480 for inbound SEO and content, $600-$1,200 for paid search, $400-$1,980 for outbound, and $100-$150 for partner referrals. Healthy performance means LTV:CAC of at least 3:1 and CAC payback under 12 months.

Should I use outbound or inbound marketing for my SaaS?▼

Match the motion to your ACV. Outbound works for mid-market and enterprise deals above roughly $20K ACV where higher CAC is tolerable, while inbound and PLG fit lower ACV products. Most companies need one demand-creation channel paired with one demand-capture channel.

When should I kill or rebalance a marketing channel?▼

Flag a channel when LTV:CAC falls below 3:1 without a clear improvement path or when CAC payback exceeds 12 months on a blended basis. Other red flags include running five or more channels at early stage and over-reliance on a single paid channel with no organic engine.

What are the limits of channel benchmarking for early-stage startups?▼

Benchmarks are directional ranges, not guarantees, and vary by segment, geography, and execution quality. Early-stage companies with small sample sizes should treat funnel metrics as hypotheses to validate rather than fixed targets.