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SMplified: Software Marketing Made Simple

SMplified: Software Marketing Made Simple

By MediaDev

Your software solution can be the next innovation that changes the world. Don't let the thought of marketing hold you back. Welcome to the SMplified podcast, where we talk about topics that help you navigate the complexities of growing your software business. Hosted by veteran software marketer Liz Lemarchand.
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The Truth about Losing B2B Software Sales Deals : Why it’s Not About Price

SMplified: Software Marketing Made SimpleAug 10, 2021

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Why Having a Big OEM Sales Funnel is Critical and How You Can Build One
Dec 06, 202327:28
Why Branded Podcasts Should Be at the Forefront of Your Thought Leadership
Oct 17, 202317:11
Why You Need to Stop Counter-Arguing Prospects

Why You Need to Stop Counter-Arguing Prospects

Jul 26, 202310:13
Tune In and Dial Out: Audiobook Sneak Peek

Tune In and Dial Out: Audiobook Sneak Peek

Here's a sneak peek of Liz Lemarchand's Tune In and Dial Out: How to Win at B2B Cold Calling audiobook.

The book is full of tips and strategies on how to be successful at cold calling, and hopefully, this will serve you.


Please share to anyone you think can benefit from this episode.

For free advice on how you can market your software, let’s talk at contact@mediadev.com

Learn software marketing tips and insights: MediaDev Resource Library | LinkedIn | Youtube

Join MediaDev's Online Marketing Masterclass here: Essentials to Lead Generation for B2B Software Marketers

Get your copy of Liz Lemarchand's book here: Tune In and Dial Out: How to Win at B2B Cold Calling

Dec 13, 202207:01
How to Talk to ISVs So They Will Listen
Nov 10, 202212:56
Practical Tips from Tune In & Dial Out You Can Apply Today

Practical Tips from Tune In & Dial Out You Can Apply Today

In this episode, Liz talks about her book, Tune In and Dial Out: How to Win at B2B Cold Calling and shares some quick tools and strategies so that you can really implement all of the best practices that she outlined in the book and get really good at your cold calling outreach. 

If you're already thriving at cold calling but still looking to improve or you're struggling and want to thrive at it, then this episode is for you!

Please share to anyone you think can benefit from this episode.

Get in touch with MediaDev here: website | LinkedIn | Youtube

Get your copy of the book here: Tune In and Dial Out: How to Win at B2B Cold Calling

Oct 03, 202209:50
How to Win at B2B Cold Calling

How to Win at B2B Cold Calling

In this episode, Liz and John discuss her new book, Tune In and Dial Out: How to Win at B2B Cold Calling. Listen in and learn practical, tested, and proven tips to help you change your mindset around B2B cold calling and become more effective in your outreach.

Sep 21, 202244:32
Why we decided to create an online masterclass

Why we decided to create an online masterclass

Liz shares the thought process and the "why" behind putting together Mediadev Marketing Masterclass for you software marketers!

Essentials to Lead Generation for software vendors is MediaDev's pilot online marketing course.  We're really excited to be able to share this project with you, and we hope that it will serve the purpose of enabling you or your BDR's to be more successful as you do outbound lead generation activities. 

We have provided vast information about: 

  • how to do outreach 
  • what channels to use 
  • what types of messaging to create 
  • how to understand your buyer personas
  • how to create a database of qualified contacts
  • how to put together a leads report 
  • how to do the outreach and be successful 
  • how to get past gatekeepers 
  • how you can craft emails that get opened and read and improve your response rate and ultimately your conversion rates

If you're keen to become a high-performing lead generation specialist this 2022, Essentials to Lead Generation for software vendors is now open for enrollment. You may find all the course details here

Join your class of top-performing lead generation specialists now!

Nov 23, 202107:26
Why OEM Program Holders Should Help Their ISV Partners to Market Their Solutions

Why OEM Program Holders Should Help Their ISV Partners to Market Their Solutions

In order to create a win-win situation, the more products your partner sells, the more revenue you're generating for yourself. So, it's really in your best interest to help your partners market their product. And there's a number of different ways that you can do that. Listen in, OEM program holders!

Nov 10, 202109:02
Are Prospects Tired of Outreach Because of the Pandemic? B2B Lead Generation Tips for ISVs

Are Prospects Tired of Outreach Because of the Pandemic? B2B Lead Generation Tips for ISVs

Liz talks to Joseph Indolos, a Lead Generation Guru, about navigating lead generation during the pandemic. Which industries are best for outreach now and which ones to hold off for the time being. He shares insights, tips, and practical advice on how to be a better marketer in this new normal. Listen in!

Oct 27, 202121:16
How Culture Influences Marketing

How Culture Influences Marketing

In this episode, Liz talks about how your grasp of the culture of the market you're trying to serve can indicate how your marketing efforts will translate. Having lived in France for 22 years as an American, she shares how her very American-centric outlook to marketing, business, and the world, in general, has changed over the years. She also shares insights on how you can be more effective in marketing by taking culture into consideration in your messaging. Listen in, especially if you cater to a multi-cultural, multinational market.

Oct 19, 202107:16
Successful Outbound Lead Generation Tactics for Q4

Successful Outbound Lead Generation Tactics for Q4

It's the mad dash at the end of the year. We're in Q4 and time is going by fast. Everyone wants to finish off 2021 with a bang and kick off 2022 on the right foot. So what are some strategies that you can be doing in order to generate better leads? That is the topic for today's Software Marketing Made Simple episode. Listen in!

Oct 12, 202108:19
How Can I Ensure My Outsourced (OEM) Lead Generation Campaign is Wildly Successful?

How Can I Ensure My Outsourced (OEM) Lead Generation Campaign is Wildly Successful?

Liz discusses with William Philipps, one of outbound lead generation experts at MediaDev, insights and tips on how to ensure the success of a lead generation program targeting ISV-OEM.

Aug 17, 202117:26
The Truth about Losing B2B Software Sales Deals : Why it’s Not About Price

The Truth about Losing B2B Software Sales Deals : Why it’s Not About Price

Ryan Sorley, Founder and CEO of DoubleCheck Research, talks about what's more important in the overall scheme of the software solution sales cycle, what sales reps can do better to ensure that more of their leads convert into actual sales, and why they are losing B2B software sales deals.

Aug 10, 202118:14
Is Social Selling the New Telemarketing? Why Outreach on LinkedIn Cannot Be the Only Tactic You Use to Generate Sales Leads

Is Social Selling the New Telemarketing? Why Outreach on LinkedIn Cannot Be the Only Tactic You Use to Generate Sales Leads

Liz explores how social selling is parallel to telemarketing and shares valuable tips on how to have a more effective outreach strategy in this new podcast episode.

Aug 03, 202110:36
How Market Intelligence Reports are Crucial to Any Sales Person’s Bag of Tools

How Market Intelligence Reports are Crucial to Any Sales Person’s Bag of Tools

William Philipps, one of MediaDev’s Senior Lead Generation and Social Selling Executives, gives his insight on using market intelligence to enhance sales outreach to generate more (and better quality) leads.

Jul 27, 202111:39
How To Be Authentic When Marketing Software

How To Be Authentic When Marketing Software

In this quick episode, Liz gives us insights on what it means and how to be authentic when marketing software.

Jul 13, 202105:19
How to Create B2B Software Content that’s Fun – Is it Even Possible?

How to Create B2B Software Content that’s Fun – Is it Even Possible?

Liz talks with Bernadette Wilson who is an ISV Content Writer for the DevPro Journal. Learn as she shares tips on how to create B2B software content that's engaging for your target persona.

Jul 05, 202125:56
Making Great Video Content – Professional Tips to Get you Started

Making Great Video Content – Professional Tips to Get you Started

Liz talks with Romain Menu who is a videographer and photographer. Learn as they discuss about the process of creating a great video content and some professional tips to get you started.

Jun 28, 202115:55
How Marketing Is Like Weight Loss

How Marketing Is Like Weight Loss

Like losing weight, marketing is a journey. It's not easy, and it doesn't happen overnight. To find success in both, know that consistency is the key and you should keep in mind that it's important to work with a strong support group that is working towards the same end goal that will help you when the going gets rough.

Jun 21, 202107:47
The Best Practices of Managing Remote Teams

The Best Practices of Managing Remote Teams

Liz talks with Liam Martin, Co-Founder of Staff.com and Co-Organizer of Running Remote, who shares his expertise in managing remote workforces and what will happen post-pandemic.

Jun 14, 202127:36
Introduction to Lead Generation Strategies: What Is a Lead?

Introduction to Lead Generation Strategies: What Is a Lead?

Liz walks us through the criteria for validating a lead as a valid business opportunity.

Jun 07, 202108:30
Preparing the Groundwork for Successful Marketing Outreach

Preparing the Groundwork for Successful Marketing Outreach

Liz talks about the best practices on field marketing with Heike Marquordt, who is the Senior Director for Central Europe & UKI Marketing at Unit4.

Jun 02, 202109:32
Best Practices For LinkedIn Advertising

Best Practices For LinkedIn Advertising

Liz talks with Sander Oostewechel (MediaDev Marketing Manager) about the value of launching ad campaigns to promote your content or events on the world's largest professional social network.

May 31, 202125:48
Software Marketing Campaigns That Work – What’s the Secret?

Software Marketing Campaigns That Work – What’s the Secret?

Liz talks about the key to effective marketing campaigns with Celine Nabais Kahoudji, who is the Senior Field Marketing Manager (South Europe/Benelux) at Couchbase.

May 24, 202111:20
Best Practices For Making Any Software Lead Generation Campaign For Software A Success

Best Practices For Making Any Software Lead Generation Campaign For Software A Success

Liz talks with Shai Schneiderman (MediaDev Client Operations Manager) about campaign management, with a focus on client onboarding, market segmentation, campaign launch, and reporting.

May 17, 202125:50
Why Win-Loss Interviews Should be the Cornerstone of a Software Vendor’s Sales Strategy

Why Win-Loss Interviews Should be the Cornerstone of a Software Vendor’s Sales Strategy

Liz talks with Ryan Sorley, CEO of DoubleCheck Research, about the value of understanding how your customers are won or lost, and how it helps improve your sales process.

May 10, 202127:43
Creating Content for Independent Software Vendors (ISVs)

Creating Content for Independent Software Vendors (ISVs)

Liz talks about content writing for ISVs with Bernadette Wilson, who is a regular contributor to the DevPro Journal and has 20+ years of experience as a journalist, writer, editor and B2B marketer.

May 03, 202111:56