--- title: "Case Study of AI LeadGen + AI SMM: SaaS Platform Gets SQLs at Just $16" description: Learn how a SaaS startup slashed SQL acquisition costs to just $16 with MarketOwl's AI Marketers, showcasing the power of AI in B2B marketing. image: https://www.marketowl.ai/hubfs/Facebook%20post%20-%202.png --- [![logo beta](https://www.marketowl.ai/hubfs/logo%20beta.png)](https://www.marketowl.ai/) - [DONE FOR YOU](https://www.marketowl.ai/ai-marketing-agency-done-for-you-marketing-marketowl) - [PRICING](https://www.marketowl.ai/pricing) [LOG IN](https://aicmo.marketowl.ai/) Case Study # Case Study of AI LeadGen + AI SMM: SaaS Platform Gets SQLs at Just $16 Learn how a SaaS startup slashed SQL acquisition costs to just $16 with MarketOwl's AI Marketers, showcasing the power of AI in B2B marketing. [Mikalai Kudlasevich + AI](https://www.marketowl.ai/ai-digital-marketing-today/author/mikalai-kudlasevich-ai) Aug 30, 2024 --- A SaaS startup recently leveraged MarketOwl's AI Marketers to supercharge their lead generation efforts, achieving an impressive SQL (Sales Qualified Lead) acquisition cost as low as $16.14 in one of their campaigns. By integrating the AI LeadGen Manager and AI SMM Manager, the startup executed targeted outreach campaigns that efficiently identified and nurtured leads through personalized messaging across multiple channels. This strategic approach significantly enhanced their lead conversion rates, demonstrating the power of AI in B2B marketing. ## Problem The SaaS startup faced the challenge of increasing sales with a limited marketing budget. They needed an efficient, scalable solution to reach and convert potential customers. ## Solution To address this challenge, the startup integrated MarketOwl’s [AI LeadGen Manager and AI SMM Manager](https://www.marketowl.ai/ai-marketing-for-b2b). The AI LeadGen Manager autonomously scraped contacts from data aggregators, targeting profiles that matched their ideal customer personas. It then crafted personalized messages for email and LinkedIn, set up dedicated email domains to protect the main domain, and launched a six-message sequence across both channels. Simultaneously, the AI SMM Manager created and published content relevant to the target audience, [boosting mid-funnel conversions, such as Acceptance and Reply rates](https://www.marketowl.ai/ai-digital-marketing-today/the-impact-of-ai-posting-on-cold-outreach-a-case-study-by-marketowl-customer). ## Results The startup ran two campaigns targeting different segments: 1. ### **Consulting Firms**: - **Total SQLs: 21** - **SQL Cost: $16.14** 1. - Contacts gathered: 873 - SQLs from Email: 9 - SQLs from LinkedIn: 12 1.   2. ### **Marketing Agencies**: - **Total SQLs: 10** - **SQL Cost: $33.9** - Contacts gathered: 687 - SQLs from Email: 0 - SQLs from LinkedIn: 10 ### **Overall Results**: - **Total SQLs generated: 31** - **SQL Cost: $21.87** ## Some Lead's Replies Autonomous Communication ![reply 6](https://www.marketowl.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/reply%206.jpg?width=754&height=176&name=reply%206.jpg) ## ![reply 8](https://www.marketowl.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/reply%208.jpg?width=875&height=159&name=reply%208.jpg) ## ![reply 5](https://www.marketowl.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/reply%205.jpg?width=895&height=168&name=reply%205.jpg) ## ![reply 7](https://www.marketowl.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/reply%207.jpg?width=1482&height=328&name=reply%207.jpg) ## ![reply 2](https://www.marketowl.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/reply%202.jpg?width=1886&height=179&name=reply%202.jpg) ## ![reply 3](https://www.marketowl.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/reply%203.jpg?width=1532&height=124&name=reply%203.jpg) ## ![reply 1](https://www.marketowl.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/reply%201.jpg?width=1721&height=98&name=reply%201.jpg) ![reply 4](https://www.marketowl.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/reply%204.jpg?width=1846&height=204&name=reply%204.jpg) ## Who Can Benefit? This approach is ideal for startups with innovative products, particularly if the customer acquisition cost (CAC) is sustainable at $60-$400, as SQLs typically convert into closed deals at a rate of 10-25% in B2B scenarios. MarketOwl offers an efficient solution for scaling lead generation and sales efforts, making it a strong fit for startups aiming to maximize their marketing ROI. [Book a demo call](https://www.marketowl.ai/meetings/roman-zdarski) if you're interested. [Case Study](https://www.marketowl.ai/ai-digital-marketing-today/tag/case-study) ## Similar posts AI Marketing ### [How MarketOwl's AI Lead Generating Manager Can Skyrocket Your B2B Sales](https://www.marketowl.ai/ai-digital-marketing-today/how-marketowls-ai-lead-generating-manager-can-skyrocket-your-b2b-sales) Revolutionize your B2B sales effortlessly with MarketOwl's AI Lead Generating Manager. Boost leads, save time, and propel your business to new... 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