B2B SaaS Marketing Strategist • Speaker • Podcast Guest

Helping SaaS founders communicate complex ideas in ways customers actually understand.
Bridget Willard is a marketing strategist, writer, and speaker known for helping businesses grow through relationship-driven marketing.
Bridget currently appears monthly as the Marketing Expert on The SDM Show with Rob Cairns, appears as a guest on Warren Laine-Naida’s Channel, posts regular videos on her own, and co-hosted WPBlab with Jason Tucker for over four years.
Her talks blend practical marketing strategy with real-world experience from SaaS, WordPress, and small-business ecosystems.
For more than a decade, Bridget has spoken at conferences, webinars, and workshops about community, marketing, and social media strategy. Her work focuses on helping organizations communicate clearly, build trust, and grow sustainably.
She has delivered keynote talks at multiple WordCamps, taught workshops for web professionals, and presented webinars for companies including GreenGeeks and SolidWP Academy, as well as in-house talks for WIN Home Inspection, FlowChat, and more.
Trusted By
What Audiences Say
“She has a knack for breaking down complex information into clear, easy-to-absorb concepts.” — Diane Whiddon
“Bridget is an amazing podcast guest.” — Rob Cairns
“10/10. I would attend another conference with her.” — Allison Smith
“She is an excellent trainer and communicator.” — Katie Rexrode

Speaking and Podcast Bios
Bridget Willard is a B2B SaaS marketing strategist, speaker, and consultant who helps software companies build trust through clear messaging, strategic content, and relationship-first marketing. She is known for translating complex ideas into practical marketing frameworks that help businesses attract, retain, and delight customers.
Bridget Willard is a B2B SaaS marketing strategist, speaker, and consultant specializing in content marketing, product marketing, and developer marketing. She helps software companies simplify complex messaging, strengthen customer relationships, and create marketing that supports long-term growth.
Known for practical frameworks like Recognition → Trust → Affinity → Loyalty → Sales and Relationships Are the ROI, Bridget combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience managing content, social media, and marketing programs for SaaS companies. She is a frequent podcast guest, conference speaker, educator, and the author of several books on marketing and business communication.
Bridget Willard is a B2B SaaS marketing strategist, speaker, consultant, and author who helps software companies communicate with clarity, build trust, and create marketing that supports sustainable business growth.
With more than a decade of experience in content marketing, product marketing, developer marketing, and social media strategy, Bridget has worked with companies ranging from growing startups to established SaaS brands. Her approach emphasizes practical marketing over hype, focusing on helping organizations develop stronger customer relationships through clear messaging and consistent communication.
Bridget is known for creating memorable marketing frameworks that make complex concepts easier to understand, including Recognition → Trust → Affinity → Loyalty → Sales, Relationships Are the ROI, and Visibility → Validation → Conversion. These frameworks have become the foundation of her presentations, workshops, consulting engagements, and online content.
An experienced speaker and educator, Bridget has presented at conferences, webinars, podcasts, and community events, earning a reputation for making technical subjects accessible to both technical and non-technical audiences. Whether she’s speaking with founders, marketers, product teams, or developers, her goal is the same: to help organizations communicate more effectively by putting relationships at the center of their marketing.
Bridget is the author of several books on marketing and business communication and regularly shares insights through her website, YouTube channel, social media, and podcast appearances. She lives in Corpus Christi, Texas, where she continues to help SaaS companies create marketing that is both strategic and genuinely useful.









Signature Frameworks
- Relationships are the ROI
- Visibility → Validation → Conversion
- Recognition → Trust → Affinity → Loyalty → Sales
- Clicks over Impressions
- Objections Are Just Questions
- Sales + Marketing + Product All Need the Same Story
Presentation Topics
- Relationship Marketing: Why Conversations Build Businesses
- Prospecting with Twitter Lists
- AI Didn’t Kill SEO – It Killed Bad SEO
- Social Media Strategy for Small Teams
- Community Building in Open Source
Watch Bridget Speak
Keynote Talks
Community: Observe, Include, Accept
WordCamp Seattle
November 10, 2018
You Can’t Have a Thriving Codebase Without a Thriving Community
WordCamp Raleigh 2018
April 28, 2018
Building Community – One Conversation at a Time
WordCamp Rochester
November 18, 2017
My Road to WordPress
WordCamp Cincinnati 2016
October 15, 2016

Workshops and Professional Training
Mastering Lists on X for B2B Prospecting
FlowChat Master Class (Private)
February 2026
Set Yourself Up for Social Sharing Success
Nexcess (formerly SolidWP Academy, iThemes Training)
https://docs.nexcess.com/software/kadence/solid/academy/set-yourself-up-for-social-sharing-success/
Industry Webinars
Turn SaaS Objections Into Blog Posts That Close Deals
Atarim Summit (April 2026)
https://youtu.be/zEoPelpRr-Q
Email Marketing 201 – How to Build Your List and Get Attention
GreenGeeks Webinar
https://www.greengeeks.com/webinars/email-marketing-201/
How to Effectively Write Social Media Posts
GreenGeeks Webinar
https://www.greengeeks.com/webinars/write-social-media-posts/
How SEO Specialists Can Earn More Money
Groundhogg Webinar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dzb4s4wCCok
Conference Training and Workshops
WIN Home Inspection Conference
Social Media Training
Teaching inspectors how to use Twitter and social media to build professional visibility and relationships.
Chamber of Commerce Events
Workshops and presentations focused on small-business marketing and relationship building.
Media and Podcast Appearances
Bridget regularly participates in podcasts and industry discussions about marketing, community, and the WordPress ecosystem.
Highlights include:
- Monthly Marketing Expert on The SDM Show with Rob Cairns
- Recurring discussions with Warren Laine-Naida
- Co-host, WPBlab with Jason Tucker (4+ years)
Invite Bridget to Speak at Your Next Event or Podcast
Bridget is available for conferences, webinars, workshops, podcasts, and internal team training.
