The PARTNERNOMICS Show

The PARTNERNOMICS Show - Episode 13 - Alexander Buckles, CEO @ Forecastable

In this week's episode of The PARTNERNOMICS Show, Mark Brigman is joined by Alexander Buckles, CEO @ Forecastable and Founder @ Pathways for Autism. Alex is the father of three awesome children, a United States Marine,  3X Top-Performing Enterprise Sales Rep, 1X Sales VP with a successful exit, and a Field Co-Selling Expert. He also serves as the Sales Management Channel Co-Chair & Orlando Co-Chapter Head at Pavillion.
In this episode the duo discusses the 4 questions below:
Co-Selling: What is/is not co-selling?
CROs: Why is co-selling all of a sudden becoming a top priority for CROs? It's been around for a while.
Complexities: What are some of the complexities of co-selling? 
Process: What is a partner co-selling playbook and what does it typically contain?
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The PARTNERNOMICS Show - Episode 12 - Bob Jones, Partner @ collabtogrow & Certified PARTNERNOMICS Implementer

In this week's episode of The PARTNERNOMICS Show, Mark Brigman is joined by Bob Jones, Partner @ collabtogrow & Certified PARTNERNOMICS Implementer.
Collabtogrow partners with PARTNERNOMICS® as a certified implementer of the PARTNERNOMICS methodology. All of collabtogrow’s service offerings are aligned with and underpinned by PARTNERNOMICS' proven partnering methodology.
Bob brings decades of experience having spent a number of years with companies such as KPMG, Bank of America, Xerox, and The Hackett Group Inc.
In this episode the duo discusses the 4 questions below:
Expectations: How do "Executive Expectations" come into play in new programs?
Goals: What does it mean to set clear and realistic goals?
Executive Sponsorship: Why is it critical to have Exec Sponsorship? 
Part-Time: Can partnership management be a part-time job?
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The PARTNERNOMICS Show - Episode 11 - Brian Hattaway, Founder & Innovation Leader @ IOLITE Solutions

After some time off, we’re back with Episode 11 of The PARTNERNOMICS Show. This week Mark Brigman talks to Brian Hattaway. Brian is the Founder & Innovation Leader at IOLITE Solutions, which creates smart, Salesforce innovations to improve user productivity on the Salesforce platform.
He has over 28 years of large enterprise technical architecture, process re-engineering, and consulting experience. He also has 18 years working with the Salesforce.com platform. Brian and IOLITE Solutions are our partners for the PARTNERNOMICS IQ Software.
In this episode the duo discusses the 4 questions below:
Operations: What is the first piece of technology needed for a successful partnering program? 
CRM: Why isn’t a CRM capable of managing Partnering from day 1 (install)?
Data Model: In data modeling, how is a “partner” different from a “partnership”?
Integrations: How do I connect different tools together?
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The PARTNERNOMICS Show - Episode 10 - Melissa Chambers, Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships @ Guideline

In this week's episode of The PARTNERNOMICS Show, Mark Brigman is joined by Melissa Chambers, Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships at Guideline, a fintech platform expanding access to retirement for over 29,000 small and medium businesses.
In this episode the duo debates the 4 questions below:
Background: Do lawyers have an advantage when it comes to the partnering profession?
Hiring a PDL: What’s one thing hiring managers should look for or look out for when reviewing resumes of PDLs?
Budget: Should partnering and marketing share budgets?
Org Structure: Where have you seen partnerships sit within a company and be most successful?
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The PARTNERNOMICS Show - Episode 9 - Bob Moore, Co-Founder & CEO @ Crossbeam

In this week's episode of The PARTNERNOMICS Show, Mark Brigman is joined by Bob Moore, Co-Founder & CEO at Crossbeam, a collaborative data platform that helps companies build more valuable partnerships by discovering which customers and leads they have in common. Moore previously co-founded Stitch (Acquired by Talend in 2018) and RJMetrics (acquired by Adobe by way of Magento Commerce in 2016).
In this episode the duo debates the 4 questions below:
Compensation: The average comp for a partnering pro in the US is $177k. Is this too high or too little?
Failure: Some studies suggest that 80-90% of partners in a channel program provide no value. Why and what should be done to address this?
Events: Has COVID caused us to rethink virtual events?
Innovation: Is the “innovation process” different in an ecosystem-focused organization vs a traditional-minded org?
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The PARTNERNOMICS Show - Episode 8 - Jay McBain, Chief Analyst Channel, Partnerships & Ecosystems @ Canalys

In this week's episode of The PARTNERNOMICS Show, Mark Brigman is joined by Jay McBain, Chief Analyst - Channels, Partnerships, & Ecosystems @ Canalys. Jay is an accomplished speaker, author, and innovator in the IT industry. Named 2021 Channel Influencer of the Year by Channel Partners Magazine. 
 
Topics Covered:
Wall Street: Does Wall Street prefer “inventors” where bets are made on the next big idea or “proof” where investors simply fund the sale of a proven concept?
Exclusivity: Should a partnering professional ever agree to exclusivity?
SaaS CEOs: Many SaaS CEOs have to understand partnering from two very distinct vantage points, (1) channel sales and (2) co-creation & tech integration. How should they balance these two topics?
Growth: CEOs must decide to build (organic) or partner (collaborate). What are the key factors in deciding which approach to take?
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The PARTNERNOMICS Show - Episode 7 - Chris Turney, Founder @ Turney LG

In this week's episode of The PARTNERNOMICS Show, Mark Brigman is joined by Chris Turney, Founder at Turney LG, a trial and settlement counsel focused on product and professional liability in Kansas and Missouri. 
IMPORTANT NOTE: The comments made by Chris Turney in this episode should not be construed as particularized legal advice for any particular situation.  His contribution to this episode does not create an attorney-client relationship, and any application of the information in this episode should be considered with your independent legal counsel.
Topics Covered:
Click Through: Should companies use  "click-through" web-based contracts?
Exclusivity: Should partnering leaders ever agree to exclusivity in a partnering agreement?
TOS: Are "Terms of Service" agreements imperative?
Specialization: Do partnering professionals prefer to work with specialized attorneys?
Be sure to visit PARTNERNOMICS.com to find more how episodes and to learn how to become an SPLP® certified partnering professional (https://partnernomics.com/splp-lp/)

The PARTNERNOMICS Show - Episode 6 - Alexander Richards, Head of Global Alliances @ Momentive

In this week's episode of The PARTNERNOMICS Show, Mark Brigman is joined by Alexander Richards, Head of Global Alliances at Momentive (makers of SurveyMonkey & GetFeedback). Alex is an experienced alliance, partnerships, and ecosystem leader (Tech, SI, VAR, BPO) with over 10 years of building and leading partnerships, professional services, training, and implementation teams for various technology companies, including Stella Connect, Medallia, WPP, and Apple.
Topics Covered:
Culture - Does a mission link to a group or company’s culture?
Unique - Should a partnering team have its very own mission statement?
Qualify - Can your mission help you qualify employees and partners?
Strategy - Can a mission statement inform a partnering strategy?
Be sure to visit PARTNERNOMICS.com to find more how episodes and to learn how to become an SPLP® certified partnering professional (https://partnernomics.com/splp-lp/)

The PARTNERNOMICS Show - Episode 5 - Allan Adler, Managing Partner @ Digital Bridge Partners

In this week's episode of The PARTNERNOMICS Show, Mark Brigman is joined by Allan Adler, Managing Partner at Digital Bridge Partners. Allan is a world-class Ecosystems coach, consultant and change agent supporting individuals, managers and executives to understand and incorporate partnership best practices in service to our businesses, our partnerships, and our planet. He is the creator of the GoToEcosystem Framework that guides XaaS CEOs and C-Suite to unlock the potential of Ecosystem Orchestration.
Topics Covered:
Mindset: How to transform to an Ecosystem mindset?
ACV vs Value: Is Annual Contract Value the right company goal?
GoToEcosystem: Will GoToEcosystem replace GoToMarket?
Advantage: Is “Sustainable Competitive Advantage” really possible?
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The PARTNERNOMICS Show - Episode 4 - Jared Fuller, Founder & Host @ PartnerHacker & PartnerUp

In this week's episode of The PARTNERNOMICS Show, Mark Brigman is joined by Jared Fuller, Founder of PartnerHacker and Host of the PartnerUp Podcast. Jared is a market/product led entrepreneur with an obsession for startups that delight customers, create ecosystems, connect marketplaces, and accelerate undeniable shifts in human behavior. He’s also been awarded as Entrepreneur’s Top 10 Most Innovative Sales Leaders.
Topics Covered
Momentum: Is the pace of partnerships increasing?
Goals: Should partnering professionals set “stretch goals” for their teams and partners?
Communities: How should partner leaders leverage communities?
Resource Partnerships: Are they a viable option for companies?
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