
Channel Voices
Channel Voices is The Podcast for Future Channel Leaders, where we learn the ins and outs of partner ecosystems through casual conversations with channel professionals from a variety of industries, partner types and geographies.
Episodes
37 episodes
Why Your Partner Incentive Program is Failing and How To Fix It
Ever wondered why some partner incentive programs drive remarkable growth while others barely move the needle? The answer lies not just in the rewards offered, but in the psychological principles that motivate human behavior.In this tho...
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29:59

From Partner to Vendor: One Channel Leader's Journey
What happens when a partner crosses to the vendor side? Brian Hibner brings a refreshingly honest perspective on channel leadership from his journey as a former Deloitte partner who now leads Flexera's global alliance strategy.Brian's g...
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31:34

Seven Elements That Define Exceptional Partner Experience
Tony De Freitas brings his wealth of channel expertise to Channel Voices, sharing powerful insights on creating exceptional partner experiences that drive real business growth. Having transformed five partner ecosystems throughout his career at...
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31:49

Why You Shouldn't Overlook Distribution
Unlock the secrets of successful channel partnerships with industry veteran Kevin Homer, as he takes us through his compelling journey in the channel industry. With over two decades of experience and valuable lessons from his mentor, Kevin shar...
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36:15

Revolutionizing IT Channel Partnerships: Embracing Digital Transformation with Philip Wegner
Unlock the secrets of modern IT channel partnerships with Philip Wegner, the CEO of TechGrid. Discover how his remarkable journey from the telecommunications sector to founding TechGrid shaped his understanding of the evolving IT landscape. Phi...
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33:38

Asimily's Strategic Pivot from Direct to Channel
Embark on a transformative journey with us as Peter Hancock unravels the secrets behind Asimily's strategic pivot from direct to channel partner sales, a move that has revolutionized their global market presence. With Peter's vast experience, i...
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39:06

Mastering Co-Selling: Strategies for Sales Success Through Partnerships
Unlock the secrets to amplifying sales through the power of partnership with our latest episode featuring the insightful Rachel Tuller. Together, we navigate the shifting landscape of co-selling, a strategy that when executed with precision, ca...
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Unlocking the Power of Partner Ecosystems for Business Growth
Unlock the secrets to a thriving sales ecosystem where direct and channel sales don't just coexist, but amplify each other's success. Mike Coleman, the channel chief at First Orion, joins us to share his insights into how a robust partner ecosy...
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38:41

Bonus Episode: Volume I
As a special treat to wrap up the year, we've put together a bonus episode that's a compilation of your favorite segment, where we ask our esteemed guests a compelling question: 'What's the one thing you wish you knew before starting your caree...
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Turning Compliance Regulations into Opportunities for MSPs
Ever wonder how you can turn the complexity of compliance regulations into an opportunity? We've got an episode for you. We've got Cam Roberson from Beachhead Solutions with us, sharing his insights on navigating the convoluted world of complia...
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38:14

From Direct Sales to Channel Strategy: Monica Walton's Success Story at Evoque
Ever wonder how to navigate the shift from direct sales to leading a channel strategy? Let us introduce you to Monica Walton, Senior Vice President of Channel at Evoque, who shares her compelling journey and the secret to quadrupling her team's...
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29:38

Crafting Unique Joint Value Propositions in the Channel
In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of creating unique joint value propositions in the channel with our guest, Philip Strange - VP Channel Sales at OpsHub, Inc., a seasoned expert in the field.We kick things off by defini...
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29:56

The Evolution and Future of Channel Distribution
In this episode, I sit down with Frank Vitagliano, a seasoned industry expert, to discuss the evolution of channel distribution and the role of the Global Technology Distribution Council (GTDC). Join us as we explore the impact of cloud computi...
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Building Sustainable Relationships in the Channel: Moving Beyond Transactions
In this episode, we explore the importance of building sustainable relationships in the channel and moving beyond just transactional deals. We sit down with Antoine Jebara, Co-founder and GM, MSP Products at JumpCloud to discuss various strateg...
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37:46

Unlocking the Potential of Channel Partners with Effective Onboarding
In this episode of Channel Voices, I sit down with Patrick Goedhart, Team Leader Channel Sales at Mimecast, to discuss the key elements of a successful channel partner onboarding strategy. Our guest also shares his experiences in implementing s...
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28:42

Leadership in the MSP Industry: Advice from Kam Kaila
This is a great conversation with Kam Kaila, President at IT By Design, about the ever-changing market for MSPs, and strategies for fuelling growth.We discuss Kam's channel background and how the MSP model has evolved over time. She also...
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33:21

Navigating the World of Tech Alliances with Bader Hamdan
In this episode, we had a special guest who shares their career journey in developing technology alliance partnerships. Bader Hamdan explains why technology alliances are crucial in today's partner ecosystems and shares the criteria he uses to ...
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34:51

Education System for Partner Ecosystems
If you have listened to episodes of Channel Voices podcast before, you might remember one, two, three or maybe even more of our guests mentioning lack of education for the channel industry.The only viable option people have to learn abou...
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Breaking the Barrier: Closing the Gender Gap in Channel Leadership
In this episode, we're discussing the importance of women's representation in leadership roles in the channel industry. Our guest today is Heather Zindel - Board Member and Vice President of Strategy & Operations at Women Executives Channel...
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Creating a Successful Partner Advisory Board
I had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Lynn D. Tinney, who pretty much ‘grew up in the channel’. She gathered her substantial experience working at companies like Compaq Computers, Enterasys Networks, Siemens, Samsung, Cisco, Riverbed ...
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35:56

TCMA Explained with Sherry Foster
In this episode we explore what TCMA is, how it works, who is it for and best practices on how to get started.Sherry explains in detail how essential TCMA is in today's fast-paced channel ecosystem and what it can achieve for vendors, di...
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35:54

The Role of a Channel Chief with Rob Spee
I've had the pleasure to speak with a fellow podcaster and the SVP, Global Channel & Alliances at BeyondTrust Rob Spee, on the role of a Channel Chief. Previously he has held channel leadership positions with companies like Carbonite, SAS a...
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32:15

Accelerate your channel career through Startups with Joe O'Callaghan
I've really enjoyed speaking with Joe O'Callaghan - Managing Partner at Vation Ventures. Joe tells us more about what Vation Ventures do and how they help technology companies start and enhance their channel journey. We also spend q...
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37:18

What Vendor Channel Teams Need Today with Jacqui Rand
Great conversation with Jacqui Rand of The Channel Consultants Limited and the person behind The Channel Meet Up event. Jacqui gives us an insight into the needs of today's channel teams and explains why these teams are typically th...
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33:51

What Makes a PRM Deployment Successful with Kenneth Fox
Today's guest is a seasoned Channel Pro who worked for companies like Nortel and Avaya. Today, Kenneth leads the Channel Mechanics business and he tells us why automation in the channel is no longer just a 'nice-to-have' but a 'must'. ...
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