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217: Webinar Secrets - Best Practices for B2B SaaS Webinars

Nov 4, 2024

Wolter Rebergen, Chief Commercial Officer bei WebinarGeek, teilt spannende Einblicke in die Welt der Webinare. Er erklärt, wie sich die Nachfrage nach Webinaren während der COVID-Pandemie verändert hat und warum sie für SaaS-Unternehmen entscheidend sind. Wolter gibt wertvolle Tipps zur Zielgruppensegmentierung und zur Gestaltung ansprechender Inhalte. Er beleuchtet die evolutionären Veränderungen des idealen Kundenprofils und die Bedeutung von interaktiven Funktionen für höhere Teilnehmerbindung. Zudem diskutiert er Best Practices für den Erfolg von Webinaren.

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Wolter's Werdegang

Wolter Rebergen, CCO von WebinarGeek, hatte einen unkonventionellen Karriereweg.
Er begann in der Logistik und stieg durch Produktmanagement zu SaaS auf, einschliesslich M&A-Erfahrung.

INSIGHT

WebinarGeek's Ursprung

WebinarGeek wurde vor Corona gegründet, als Webinare noch nicht so verbreitet waren.
Die Idee entstand aus der Schwierigkeit, Verkaufstermine zu vereinbaren und dem Bedarf an Leadgenerierung und Aufklärung.

INSIGHT

Bootstrapped und Corona-Boom

WebinarGeek ist ein gebootstrapptes Unternehmen.
Corona führte zu einem explosiven Wachstum, von 400 auf fast 2000 Kunden in zwei Jahren.

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With Wolter Rebergen - CCO @ WebinarGeek

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In this insightful episode, Wolter Rebergen, Chief Commercial Officer of WebinarGeek, joins us to discuss the ins and outs of webinars in the SaaS industry, how WebinarGeek became a prominent tool for digital engagement, and key strategies for crafting impactful webinars. Wolter shares his journey from logistics to SaaS, the impact of COVID on webinar popularity, and actionable tips on optimizing audience engagement, retention, and conversion. In Detail you will learn:

Introduction to Wolter Rebergen (00:00) -list text hereWolter’s background, role at WebinarGeek, and personal journey from logistics to SaaS.

The Growth of Webinars Pre- and Post-COVID (04:00) -list text hereHow the demand for webinars evolved during the pandemic. -WebinarGeek’s journey from 400 to nearly 2000 customers during COVID.

Why Webinars are Essential for SaaS Companies (06:30) -The importance of webinars in lead generation, education, and building brand authority. -Differences between WebinarGeek and general meeting tools like Zoom or Google Meet.

Key Strategies for Webinar Success (16:00) -list text hereWolter’s advice on segmenting webinar content to target specific buyer journey stages. -Best practices for designing compelling webinar visuals, titles, and the importance of consistency in messaging.

Audience Engagement Tips and Ideal Webinar Timing (28:00)

Optimal webinar length and pacing for maximum retention.
Tips for promoting webinars through social media, CRM, and LinkedIn.

Leveraging Webinars Beyond the Live Session (35:00)

Using recorded webinars for ongoing engagement and education.
Tracking attendee behavior post-webinar to drive further action.

Real-Life Webinar Innovations (43:00)

Creative uses of webinars, from SaaS training to yoga sessions for 500 participants.

Key Takeaways:

Webinars are invaluable for lead generation and building relationships with potential customers.

Content and timing matter—short, engaging, and well-promoted webinars convert better.

Don’t underestimate post-webinar strategies; recordings can reach audiences far beyond the live session.

Our Guest: Wolter Rebergen https://www.linkedin.com/in/wolterrebergen/

Our Host: Julius Göllner https://www.linkedin.com/in/julius-goellner/

Restaurant Tipp:

Cannibal Royale https://cannibaleroyale.nl/

Resources: WebinarGeek: https://www.webinargeek.com/