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Steve Mefford

Steve got an early start in technology – as a young man he liked to dismantle and try to fix all things electronic, like tube televisions and cassette players. When he was a high-school senior, Steve decided to go into the United States Marine Corps, where he served for 5 years as an avionics electrician working on jets and helicopters. After the Marines, Steve attended Eastern Illinois University, where he received his bachelor’s degree.

In 1996 he began working for TechKnowledgy Education Centers, selling Microsoft and Novell certified engineer training classes to both corporate clients and individuals. From there he moved to Callero Management Information Systems, where he developed sales strategies and tactics to successfully grow the business in the EDI bar coding and inventory control sector. When he began to lose interest in the tech field, he took a sales role with Tubular Steel, a national distributor of all types of steel tubing. During his first full year with the company, he was named Salesperson of the Year, and realized he had found his niche. He went on to hold sales positions with Tatung Science and Technology, a manufacturer of SPARC computer systems, and with Midwest Computer Products, a company that sold all sorts of AV equipment focused on the education market. This was where Steve first was introduced to Mimio. He understood the technology and was energized by what it could do and what it meant to educators in terms of both functionality and affordability.

In Mimio, Steve found his passion. He joined Mimio in August, 2006 and has never looked back. After working for Mimio in National Accounts and Partner Development and managing a regional sales team, he became the National Sales Manager for Mimio. No one who works with Steve ever questions his unrelenting passion for Mimio products and brand!

Recent Posts

Partner Webinar with New Lead Management Training - July 30th

Posted by Steve Mefford on Jul 18, 2014 3:00:00 PM

We have an awesome new Lead Management system through Partner Resources which is going to make your life easier!  We didn't want to wait for the next quarterly Partner Webinar to reveal this update, so see below for the information on this webinar!

 

When: July 30, 2014 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM EDT

 

The next webinar will include information about:

  • Updates at Mimio
  • New Lead Management System

 

To add this to your calendar, click here.  

 

 

 

Call-in number: 1-719-325-2556
Conference Code: 827 254 8351

 

This is completely changing the way you will be receiving leads!  If you can't attend, we strongly recommend viewing the recording which will be available after the Partner Webinar.  

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Topics: Partner Training

Partner Summit Invitation - Please RSVP by August 1st!

Posted by Steve Mefford on Jul 16, 2014 10:30:00 AM

The 2014 Mimio Partner Summit is fast approaching, and we hope you will be joining us! During the Summit, you will have hands-on time with Mimio products, with a particular focus on what’s new. You’ll also preview updates to the product road map, and review recommended selling techniques and lead management. The Summit is also an opportunity to network with other Mimio partners, and get answers to any questions you may have about Mimio and Mimio products.

 

What:       2014 Mimio Partner Summit
 
Where:   Boston Marriott Newton
                 2345 Commonwealth Ave.
                 Newton, MA 02466
                 Phone: +1.617.969.1000
 
When:     September 9th:  8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
       September 10th:  8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

 

If you’re planning to join us, it’s not too soon to book your flight and reserve a hotel room. The Summit will begin at 8:00 AM on Tuesday morning, so you should plan to arrive on Monday, September 8th.  The Summit will end after lunch on Wednesday at around 2:00 PM, so please schedule your return flight accordingly. We have a block of rooms available at the Boston Marriott Newton hotel at $199 per night.  To get a hotel room under the Mimio block rate, please reserve a room here by August 1st.  

We are pleased to be able to cover all the expenses for the Summit itself, including all meals. However, we are requesting that our partners cover their own travel and hotel room expenses; note that these expenses will not qualify for Mimio Co-op.

There are 2 things you will need to do to secure a spot at the Partner Summit:

  1. Summit Reservation: Please confirm that you will be attending the Summit by emailing Partners@mimio.com. Put “Partner Summit” in the subject line, and within the email include the company and names of those attending.  We are requesting your RSVP by August 1st.  

     

     

  2. Hotel Reservation: To get a hotel room under the Mimio block rate, please reserve a room here by August 1st.    

 

 

We look forward to seeing you at the Partner Summit!


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Topics: Partner Training

Promotion for View: Extended through September 30th!

Posted by Steve Mefford on Jul 11, 2014 3:30:00 PM

 

We were very pleased with the result of the MimioView™ promotion. The lower price offered on the MimioView document camera exceeded our expectations:

 

Original Goal: Increase MimioView sales by 35% during the time period of the promotion.
Actual Result: MimioView sales increased by over 60%!

 

Due to this success, we have decided to extend the MimioView Promotion for another quarter – through the end of September 2014.  All MimioView orders that have already come in the month of July apply for the promotion.  To review all of the promotion details, please refer back to the Partner Insider Blog post, Promotion for View Just for YOU.  We’re looking forward to continued success with the MimioView promotion!  

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Topics: Promotion/Program

Purchase Order Processing Update

Posted by Steve Mefford on Jun 30, 2014 1:30:00 PM

We are having some issues with Purchase Orders sent to us with incorrect shipping addresses.  Therefore, please verify the shipping details are correct on the PO prior to submitting it to Mimio

When we ship an order to an incorrect address, Mimio is charged by our shipping agents to correct the address, and deliver the package properly.  Please note effective tomorrow, July 1st, if we receive a wrong shipping address via a PO, we will pass any address correction fees incurred plus a $20 service fee onto you.

Please do not hesitate to contact us at customercare@mimio.com with any questions.


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Topics: General

June Partner Webinar: Follow-Up Information and MimioDisplay Introductory Pricing Details

Posted by Steve Mefford on Jun 27, 2014 5:00:00 PM

For those of you who were not able to attend the Partner Webinar this past Thursday, June 26, you can view the webinar within Partner Resources here under Mimio Partner Webinars. 

 

 

 

We would strongly recommend reviewing the webinar if you were not able to attend.

 

Highlights of the Mimio Partner Webinar

 

  • Mimio Launches at ISTE
    • MimioDisplay touch display - available NOW
    • MimioStudio software 12.0  - available for download in the fall
    • MimioMobile app 3.0 - available via app store in the fall
  • MimioDisplay Logistics
  • MimioDisplay Introductory Pricing

 

MimioDisplay Introductory Pricing

 


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Topics: Partner Training

Partner Webinar Today!

Posted by Steve Mefford on Jun 26, 2014 7:30:00 AM

A reminder to join our Mimio Partner Webinar today.  See the details below.

 

When: Today, June 26, 2014 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM EDT

 

Here's what we'll be covering:  

  • Product Launches at ISTE
  • Overview of MimioDisplay and Logistics
  • Overview of Mimo Software 

 

To join the online portion of the webinar, click here.  

 

See below for the audio portion of the webinar:

Call-in number: 1-855-244-8681
Conference Code: 190 810 209

 

If you are unable to attend, we will provide the slides and recording of the webinar on Partner Resources next week for you to review. 

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Topics: Partner Training

One Week until our Next Partner Webinar!

Posted by Steve Mefford on Jun 19, 2014 7:30:00 AM

Just a reminder that our next Partner Webinar will be one week from today.  On this webinar, we'll provide you with the information about Mimio products being launched at ISTE.

 

When: June 26, 2014 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM EDT

 

The webinar will include information about:

  • Product Launches at ISTE
  • Overview of MimioDisplay and Logistics
  • Overview of Mimo Software

 

To add this to your calendar, click here.  

 

 

 

Call-in number: 1-855-244-8681
Conference Code: 190 810 209

 

We hope to see you in a week! 

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Topics: Partner Training

New Pricing Doc for YOU!

Posted by Steve Mefford on Jun 16, 2014 12:00:00 PM

We'd like to provide you with the updated price sheet before we launch NEW MimioMobile, MimioStudio and MimioDisplay at ISTE.  We are projecting the press release about the new products will go out Thursday, June 26.  Any time after the press release is live on our website you can start talking about the new products, add MimioDisplay to your website, etc.

Please reach out to your Territory Manager or distributor for the latest pricelist reflecting the latest changes.  All changes to the current price list and supporting docs are described below:

 

Changes to the current Mimio Pricing Doc:

  • Updated price sheet to reflect our new shipping policy
  • Added 6 SKUs: MimioDisplay and MimioDisplay accessories

 

Support Documents:


Please note for MimioProjector, MimioDisplay and their product accessories, there is no stocking discount.  

If after receiving this pricing doc you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to your Mimio Territory Manager or distributor.  Happy Monday!

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Topics: Product Announcement

Get Ready for our Next Partner Webinar - June 26th

Posted by Steve Mefford on Jun 12, 2014 7:30:00 AM

Before our launches at ISTE, we wanted to review with you what products we are launching and provide the details on these products.  

 

When: June 26, 2014 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM EDT

 

The next webinar will include information about:

  • Product Launches at ISTE
  • Overview of MimioDisplay and Logistics
  • Overview of Mimo Software 

 

To add this to your calendar, click here.  

 

 

 

Call-in number: 1-855-244-8681
Conference Code: 190 810 209

 

We hope to see you in two weeks at our next Partner Webinar! 

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Topics: Partner Training

Partner Assessment - Due May 31st!

Posted by Steve Mefford on May 26, 2014 11:30:00 AM

You have less than a week left to pass our Partner Assessment!  All of our reseller partners’ sales reps are required to pass our updated 25-question assessment by May 31, 2014.  Each Mimio Reseller Partner Sales Rep must score 80% or higher (answer 20 questions correctly) to pass. 

 

To take this test, please see this link.   

 

 

 

Per the Authorized Reseller Partner Program commitment, if even one of your sales reps fails to complete this onboarding certification by May 31st, we will suspend your account until you are back in compliance.

 

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Topics: Partner Training, General

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