March 28, 2025
Cracking the US Market: What Software Founders Get Wrong
Planning to enter the US market? You're about to join the 68% of companies that miss their first-year revenue targets and burn $750K-$1.5M before seeing traction. But it doesn't have to be this way.
Most international software companies make the same 10 critical mistakes when entering the US. Each costs time, money, and momentum—but they're all avoidable.
Perfect for software founders from Europe, Australia, Canada, and other international markets with proven products looking to scale in the US.
The 10 Costly Mistakes We'll Expose:
Mistake #1: Targeting Everyone Australian cybersecurity company burned $500K targeting "all US businesses" before focusing on highly regulated markets → 300% conversion increase in 60 days.
Mistake #2: Hiring Without Lead Generation UK automation company: $66K monthly on sales salaries, <$20K in new business. Built lead engine first → 215% sales increase in 90 days.
Mistake #3: Ignoring ROI Expectations US decisions are ruthlessly ROI-driven. UK software company: 22% → 64% win rate after adding ROI calculators and use case templates.
Mistake #4: Managing Everything Remotely South African company: $0 → $1.2M US revenue in 14 months after adding fractional US-based leadership.
Mistake #5: Wrong Pricing Strategy French company increased pricing 10X (from $35K to $350K+ annually) → improved close rates and profitability.
Mistake #6: Underinvesting in Content Dutch software company: 340% increase in inbound leads after shifting from product-based to problem-solving content.
Mistake #7: Underestimating Sales Cycles Reality: 30-50% longer cycles that destroy cash flow projections and investor confidence.
Mistake #8: Communication Style UK company: 44% increase in meeting-to-next-steps conversion after adapting communication for US emotional engagement expectations.
Mistake #9: Treating US as One Market Regional cultures vary dramatically—relationship-first works in South/Midwest, direct ROI on coasts.
Mistake #10: Leading with Tech Specs European cybersecurity company doubled demo-to-proposal rates: "Advanced ML threat detection 99.8% accuracy" → "Reduce breach response time by 75%"
The Success Framework: • Focus: Target specific verticals where you can win quickly • Adapt: Modify approach for US business culture
• Execute: Build reliable lead generation and sales processes
What You'll Get: • Real case studies with specific ROI improvements • Framework for avoiding expensive pitfalls • Actionable next steps for US market acceleration
Hosted by: Dan Griffith, Greater Gain Group & GrowDGtal—specialists helping international B2B tech companies successfully enter and scale in the US market.
Stop burning cash on trial-and-error. Learn from others' expensive mistakes and fast-track your US revenue growth.
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