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Nearbound Podcast

167 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratings

Join Producer Jared Fuller & Co-Host Isaac Morehouse for the world's first official podcast on Nearbound, the fastest-growing and most effective motion in B2B SaaS today. 


Nearbound is the Go-To-Market strategy that taps into those buyers trust at every stage of the journey for intel, intros, and influence. 

It impacts Sales, Marketing, Success, and Partnership teams. It’s not a department, but a strategy that overlays every department with a series of motions and tactics.

Volumes of knowledge are shared about general sales, marketing, CS, and partnerships, but this is the only podcast dedicated to bringing you new learnings, hot takes, news, and expert insights every week on all things Nearbound. 

Nearbound matters because buyer behavior matters.

We’ve moved from the ‘How’ to the ‘Who’ economy. No longer are buyers asking, “How do I solve X?” There is too much noise. SEO is gamed, ads and cold emails are being tuned out.

Now, buyers are asking, “Who can help me solve X?” They are looking to nodes of trust in their network.


Welcome to the first-ever, official Nearbound podcast.

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Episodes

158 - Why Agency Programs are the HARDEST. The Pirate Island Problem, with Max Traylor

March 26, 2024 13:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

Join Max Traylor, Isaac Morehouse, and Jared Fuller on a rollercoaster ride through the agency ecosystem, where  AI looms large. In this episode, Max unpacks the future of consulting, shares tales from the trenches, and offers a preview of his upcoming book, 'The World's Worst Book for Consultants.' This episode is a MUST listen for those eager to challenge the status quo of the consulting world. Takeaways Building trust and confidence with clients is crucial for agencies. Documenting and...

157 - 18 Months Until the End of SaaS? Jacco's Prophecy

March 19, 2024 09:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MB

In this episode,  Jacco van der Kooij joins Jared and Isaac to discuss the importance of selling customers what they want and helping them succeed. He emphasizes the role of recurring revenue in driving impact and the need to focus on long-term profitability. They also explores the tension between AI and trust, with Jacco highlighting the need for time to build trust in AI-driven experiences. The delayed adoption of AI in go-to-market motions is discussed, along with the future of AI and the...

157 - The GTM Revolution and How AI Will Influence Sales with Jacco van der Kooij

March 19, 2024 09:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MB

In this episode,  Jacco van der Kooij joins Jared and Isaac to discuss the importance of selling customers what they want and helping them succeed. He emphasizes the role of recurring revenue in driving impact and the need to focus on long-term profitability. They also explores the tension between AI and trust, with Jacco highlighting the need for time to build trust in AI-driven experiences. The delayed adoption of AI in go-to-market motions is discussed, along with the future of AI and the...

156 - The End of Silos and the Need for Collaboration with Lizzie Chapman

March 12, 2024 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MB

In this episode, Jared and Lizzie Chapman discuss the success of the book 'Nearbound and the Rise of the Economy' and the changes happening in the MarTech and advertising industry. They delve into the concept of collaborative go-to-market (GTM) and RevOps Venture, highlighting the need for a cohesive strategy that brings together product, sales, marketing, and partnerships. The conversation explores the different growth motions, including product-led, sales-led, and partner-led growth, and h...

155 - How Integrated and Partner Marketing Strategies Achieve Win-Win Scenarios - Calen Holbrooks

March 05, 2024 16:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MB

Calen Holbrooks, VP of Integrated and Partner Marketing at Zoom Info, discusses the role of integrated and partner marketing in driving growth and profitability.  She explains how integrated marketing orchestrates all marketing activities and channels, while partner marketing focuses on creating win-win scenarios with external businesses. Takeaways: Integrated marketing orchestrates all marketing activities and channels, while partner marketing focuses on creating win-win scenarios with ex...

154 - The Nearbound Book Launch with Jared Fuller and Isaac Morehouse

February 27, 2024 12:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MB

Jared Fuller's new book "Nearbound and the Rise of the Who Economy" launches today! In today's episode, Isaac and Jared talk through the power of influencer partnerships, with Snoop dogg and Solo Stoves as an example, the future of partnerships, and the cover more detail on the Nearbound book. Takeaways: The official launch of Nearbound and the Rise of the Who Economy is today! Nearbound marketing represents a unified approach to sales, marketing, and partnerships. Partnerships are cruci...

153 - The Evolution of Business in the Decade of Ecosystems with Jay McBain

February 22, 2024 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MB

Jay McBain and Jared Fuller discuss the decade of the ecosystem, highlighting the shift towards partnerships that are more strategic in nature as opposed to transactional. Jay explains the transformative power of Nearbound strategies, backed by compelling statistics and real-world examples. Explore the shift from transactional to strategic partnerships and the critical importance of integration-first buying behavior. Tune in to grasp the narrative and actionable strategies behind this paradi...

152 - Shifting From the How Economy to the Who Economy with Chris Walker

February 20, 2024 10:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MB

Jared, Isaac, and Chris Walker discuss the shift from the how economy to the who economy, where buyers are more interested in finding trusted individuals to help them rather than searching for the best solutions. They highlight the importance of becoming a trusted voice in the industry and how it can drive business growth. They also discuss the lag between B2C and B2B in adopting marketing strategies and the potential pitfalls of influencer marketing. The conversation touches on the broken m...

151 - Sales Shift: Navigating the Evolving Playbook with Mark Bedard

February 13, 2024 06:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

Summary In this episode, Jared and Isaac interview Mark Bedard, the founder and CEO of Upsell.io. They discuss the importance of accurate contact information, the shift away from automated cadences, and the value of building relationships and having real conversations. They also explore the challenges of working with partners and the power of cold calls and research in sales. The episode concludes with a discussion on changing the research approach and the playbook for sales and partnership...

150 - Navigating the Post-Saas Landscape - Nate Roybal

February 06, 2024 10:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

Summary  In this podcast episode, Jared and Nate discuss the impact of AI on business and the opportunities it presents. They explore the role of AI tools and automation in streamlining processes and improving efficiency.  Takeaways The market is shifting towards a post-SaaS era, where integrations and customization are becoming more important. Integrations are becoming a commodity, but there is still a need for thought leadership and ecosystem support. Partner professionals need to hav...

150 - Navigating the Post-SaaS Landscape - Nate Roybal

February 06, 2024 10:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

Summary  In this podcast episode, Jared and Nate discuss the impact of AI on business and the opportunities it presents. They explore the role of AI tools and automation in streamlining processes and improving efficiency.  Takeaways The market is shifting towards a post-SaaS era, where integrations and customization are becoming more important. Integrations are becoming a commodity, but there is still a need for thought leadership and ecosystem support. Partner professionals need to hav...

149 - Evolving Partnerships in Business - Pete Rawlinson

January 30, 2024 10:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MB

Summary In this episode, Jared and Isaac are joined by Pete, the CMO of AllBound, to discuss the changing landscape of partner relationship management (PRM). They explore the history of PRM and how it is evolving to become more equitable and collaborative. The conversation highlights the importance of building relationships with partners and customers, and how this can lead to mutual value and revenue generation. They also discuss the challenges of translating trust and relationships into r...

148 - Unleashing the Power of Partner Programs - Elliot Smith

January 16, 2024 10:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MB

Elliot Smith discusses the challenges faced by partner teams in being fully appreciated for their efforts. He emphasizes the importance of having a clear vision and strategy for the partner program, as well as aligning with sales and marketing teams. Elliot also highlights the need for strong technology and operations support for partner teams. In addition, Jared Fuller mentions the importance of campaign-centric approaches and the upcoming episode on partner enablement with Pete Caputo. K...

147 - Unlocking the Power of Strategic Partnerships with TK Kader

January 09, 2024 10:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MB

TK Kader shares his insights on the power of strategic partnerships in driving business growth. He discusses his experience with partnerships and acquisitions at ToutApp and Marketo, highlighting the importance of understanding the market, building strong integrations, and prioritizing key partners. Cotter offers invaluable advice on data analytics, co-marketing, integration strategy, addressing unique customer needs, revenue share, and prioritizing partners on both sides of M&A deals. TK ...

146 - From the Vault: Navigating the Partner Ecosystem - Norma Watenpaugh

January 02, 2024 10:00 - 50 minutes - 35.1 MB

Norma Watenpaugh joins the podcast to discuss the importance of customer experience in ecosystem economics. She highlights the role of partners in shaping the customer experience and explains how understanding partner revenue streams is crucial for understanding the overall economics of an ecosystem.  Norma discusses the significance of building intellectual property with partners and the challenges of measuring partnership influence. She points out that the expectation for time to value ha...

145 - From the Vault: The Art of Channel Partnerships with Bobby Napiltonia

December 26, 2023 09:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MB

Bobby Napiltonia shares his insights and experiences in building channel partnerships. He discusses his time at Salesforce, where he was responsible for building the app exchange and the Salesforce.com practices. Bobby talks about the challenges he faced and the strategies he used to build successful channel programs. He emphasizes the importance of trust, training, and communication in building strong partner relationships. Bobby also shares his thoughts on the future of partnerships and ...

144 - The Rise of the Chief Partner Officers - Asher Mathew

December 19, 2023 10:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

Asher Mathew, founder of Partnership Leaders, joins Isaac Morehouse and Will Taylor to discuss the emergence of the Chief Partner Officer (CPO) role in companies.  He explains that as partnerships become more important for businesses, there is a need for a leader who can focus on optimizing relationships and driving value from partnerships.  The CPO role is responsible for managing partnerships, enabling partner success, and aligning partner strategies with overall business goals.  The ro...

143 - Cracking the Nearbound Code: Secrets to Successful Nearbound Plays - Isaac Morehouse and Will Taylor

December 12, 2023 09:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MB

Isaac Morehouse and Will Taylor reflect on the year 2023 and the impact of partnerships in the world of nearbound marketing.  Will highlights the importance of partnerships in the buyer's journey and introduces the concept of the bow tie model, which maps out the stages of the buyer's journey and identifies the best types of partners for each stage.  Isaac and Will emphasize the need for partner people to take the lead in implementing nearbound plays and driving the success of partnerships...

142 - The Kobe Bryant Approach to Partnerships: A Conversation with Rohan Batra

December 05, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MB

Rohan Batra, Global Head of Partnerships at Pigment, joins Isaac Morehouse and Ella Richmond to discuss the importance of building a strong partner program.  Rohan shares his career journey from Accenture to Pigment and explains how his experience in professional services has shaped his perspective on partnerships.  He emphasizes the need for a clear strategy and goals when building a partner program and highlights the importance of collaboration and transparency with other departments.  ...

141 - Risk Your Job to Advance Your Career: How to Lead with Curiosity, Courage, and Conviction - Jared Fuller

November 28, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MB

If you want to succeed in partnerships, you need a Nearbound mindset. Jared talks about the importance of the Nearbound Mindset and its impact on the future of partnerships at Catalyst 2023. He emphasizes the need for leaders to have a customer-centric mindset and unite their teams around a common mission.  Jared shares stories of successful entrepreneurs who took risks and had the courage to challenge the status quo. He also highlights the power of language and the role it plays in creati...

140 - Revenue Over Relationships: How to Make Money in Every Partnership - Rasheité Calhoun

November 23, 2023 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MB

Relationships are important, but they’re not as important as revenue! Rasheité Calhoun joins the podcast to discuss the importance of prioritizing revenue over relationships in partnerships. She emphasizes the need to be honest and transparent about the goal of driving revenue and how this approach can lead to more successful partnerships. She believes that the ultimate goal of partnerships is to drive revenue.  Rasheité also discusses the grassroots approach to partnerships, where succes...

139: Unleashing the Power of Nearbound Strategies to Close More Deals

November 21, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MB

Jared Fuller joins the 30 minutes to President's Club Podcast with Armand Farrokh and Nick Cegeleski, live at the Nearbound Summit.  Jared shares strategies for salespeople to close more deals by working with partners and running nearbound plays. He emphasizes the importance of tapping into your ecosystem and partner networks to win more deals.  Jared discusses three nearbound plays: the Intel Play, the Influence Play, and the Intro Play. He explains how to leverage relationships with vend...

138: Building Customer Success and Partnerships for 2024 - Jeff Breunsbach and Jay Nathan

November 16, 2023 10:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MB

Jeff Breunsbach and Jay Nathan of the Gain Grow Retain Podcast join Jared Fuller and Isaac Morehouse on the Nearbound Podcast for a special live crossover episode. They discuss the importance of partnerships in customer success and how to bring the customer voice into planning meetings.  They also explore the challenges and opportunities in B2B tech companies and the power of community in customer success. The conversation highlights the need to focus on helping customers and building trust...

137: Marketing Against the Grain LIVE at the Nearbound Summit - Kipp Bodnar & Kieran Flanagan

November 14, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MB

Kipp Bodnar, CMO of HubSpot, and Kieran Flanagan, CMO of Zapier, join Isaac and Jared to discuss four radical truths of marketing: distribution is undefeated, storytelling is unconditional, marketers flourish with AI, and marketers are creators. **Key Takeaways:** - Distribution is a key factor in marketing success, and marketers should prioritize partnerships. - Storytelling must be authentic. - AI can help marketers own more of the customer journey by automating tasks and providing perso...

136 - SPECIAL RELEASE LIVE from the Nearbound Summit House

November 06, 2023 17:00 - 14 minutes - 10.4 MB

The Nearbound Summit 2023 is LIVE, and we've recorded a special episode straight from the Nearbound Summit house.  Jump into the summit here: https://www.airmeet.com/e/7d1feef0-c1f0-11ed-9a45-5382b7a1e084

135 - The Power of Owned Media - Anthony Kennada

October 31, 2023 08:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB

Anthony Kennada, founder and CEO of Audience Plus, joins the Nearbound Podcast to discuss the power of owned media and the importance of building relationships with customers.  Jared, Isaac, and Anthony explore shifting from traditional marketing tactics to creating ongoing conversations through communities and owned media. They also discuss the challenge of balancing short-term results with long-term investment in building an audience. The conversation highlights the need to market WITH c...

134 - SPECIAL RELEASE: Harry Mack Freestyles Nearbound Anthem?

October 24, 2023 08:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB

Harry Mack, the freestyle rapper, drops a sick beat on today’s Nearbound Pod! Harry gained popularity through his YouTube channel, where he performs live freestyle rap on the fly for strangers. Harry joins Isaac and Jared to discuss the power of collaboration and authenticity. Harry shares his technique of using set-up punchlines to create anticipation in his freestyles. He emphasizes the importance of improvisation and the ability to adapt in the moment, making each performance unique and ...

133: Navigating Strategic Alliances - Xiaofei Zhang

October 17, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MB

How do you partner with Salesforce, one of the biggest SaaS companies in the world?  Xiaofei Zhang, head of Platform and Strategic Partnerships at ActiveCampaign tells how ActiveCampaign became the #1 marketing automation app on Salesforce’s AppExchange. And she spills the deets on how ActiveCampaign optimized its listing in the AppExchange. Xiaofei also shares the framework she uses to help partners solve problems, choose the right partners, and co-sell with a PLG company. Highlights: 01...

132: Making Outbound and Nearbound Work Together - Leslie Venetz

October 10, 2023 09:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MB

Before you implement a Nearbound strategy, you need to diagnose what’s gone wrong in outbound. Leslie Venetz joins the show to talk about why outbound strategies aren't working like they used to. She shares why focusing on a repeatable sales process is so important. It's not just about new terms like Nearbound; it's about putting into the best practices that actually work, and Nearbound is one of them.  To win in this B2B dystopia, you must find strategic ways to connect with customers. Le...

131 - Navigating the Changing SaaS Landscape - Alexandra Zagury

October 03, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

Are you helping your customers achieve their goals across an entire platform and ecosystem?  Alexandra Zagury, VP of Partner Managed as-a-service, at Cisco drives $9B+ partner-managed revenue. With the changing landscape of go-to-market, we can no longer simply sell products to help save money. She focuses on forming strategic alliances so businesses can tap into new markets, access new resources, and create more value across the ecosystem. Alexandra says you need a platform mindset to th...

130 - Strategy and Evangelism with Jill Rowley

September 26, 2023 08:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MB

Jill Rowley, Head of Strategy and Evangelism at Reveal, shares insights from implementing Nearbound strategies before Nearbouond was a word. Jill discusses the importance of seizing the moment and taking risks. She tells how companies like HubSpot and Box have been using the power of partnerships and ecosystems to work together for better outcomes. Jared and Jill hit on the significance of strategic alliances, and the value of partnerships. Most importantly, Jill encourages us to keep the ...

129: Unlocking Sales Success with a Nearbound Mindset - Matt Cameron

September 19, 2023 08:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MB

Matt Cameron, CEO of SaaSy Sales, joins Isaac and Jared to dive into the Nearbound Sales Mindset. Matt says that one key missing element in sales is customer centricity. To succeed, sellers need to understand their customers at a deeper level and shift their go-to-market plays to reach them through trusted channels. But it's not just about changing strategies—it's a personal journey. Matt shares his personal journey in sales. He emphasizes the need for personal growth. You need to combine e...

128 - Be a Beacon of Customer-Centricity with Jeff Reekers

September 12, 2023 08:00 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MB

In today's episode, we have a special guest joining us: Jeff Reekers. He's the former CMO of Aircall, Co-Founder of Champion, and an advocate for customer centricity.  Jeff is obsessed with the customer experience. He sees the customer experience as the main driver for business growth. Jeff shares his unique approach to dealing with the angriest customers. He tells how caring about customers is the ultimate competitive advantage. Let's dive in! 00:00 Intro 02:55 Become obsessed with custom...

127 - The Nearbound Moment is Here: Don’t Overcomplicate Execution

September 05, 2023 09:00 - 2 hours - 88.6 MB

What is up PartnerUp! Today we’re bringing you interviews live from the Catalyst Media Booth. Jared and Isaac sit down with Michelle Eatherton (Vice President Global Partner Strategy at Hubspot), Michael Cole (SVP of Marketing at Everflow), Alexis Petrichos (Director of Strategic Partnerships and Ecosystem Marketing at Chili Piper), Bryan Williams (CEO at Hockey Stick Advisory), Melissa Blatt (Founder and CEO at indipop), Mike Davis (CRO at InVisory), and Vaughn Mordecai (Senior Vice Presid...

126 - Having the Right Conversations with the RIGHT People featuring Katie Landaal

August 29, 2023 09:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MB

What is up PartnerUp! Katie Landaal, AVP, Global Partnerships and EcoSystem at ZoomInfo, discusses career trajectories, knowing your stats, keeping things simple, AI, and more. Katie, Jared, and Isaac dive into the importance of being willing to be an agent for change. Katie shares relevant stories from her time at ZoomInfo and at previous organizations, giving you a combination of tactical insights and an understanding of the overall strategy. Katie, Jared, and Isaac highlight the importa...

125 - How Partnerships Build Unshakable Brands with Sangram Vajre

August 22, 2023 09:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MB

What is up PartnerUp! Sangram Vajre, Co-Founder and CEO at GTM Partners, joins the show to discuss ecosystem, Nearbound, and category creation. He shares insights he learned while building Terminus, which was an early company in the ABM space. Sangram, Jared, and Isaac discuss how partner people can interface with CEO’s. They dive into how to show that partnerships can fit into the larger vision of the company.  Sangram gets specific on what he is seeing with events, community, and AI in t...

124 - 1st Time in Partnerships Drinking From the Firehose at Hypergrowth AI Company

August 15, 2023 09:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MB

What is up PartnerUp! Matt Sobel, Partnerships Manager at Writer, joins Jared and Isaac to discuss how Writer is using partnerships to enhance their AI implementation for enterprise customers. If you’re wondering how AI will affect the future of B2B, this is the episode for you. Matt shares how his passion for AI led him to Writer, the skill-development goals that led him to partnerships, and how Writer is working to understand the AI market. Matt, Jared, and Isaac dive into various projec...

123 - TrustRadius CEO’s Shocking Take on “4.7 Star Syndrome” & Trust

August 08, 2023 09:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MB

What is up PartnerUp! TrustRadius CEO Vinay Bhagat joins the show to share his insights on what buyers actually care about when it comes to ratings and reviews. He emphasizes how much buyers care about reviews from people with similar use cases. He gives tips for how companies can better leverage reviews and emphasizes the importance of a “radius of trust.” Never miss an episode of the world’s number 1 podcast on partnerships by subscribing to PartnerUp on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or where...

122 - Category Design and Trust with Christopher Lochhead

August 01, 2023 09:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MB

What is up PartnerUp! Christopher Lochhead, author, podcaster, advisor, and category design teacher, joins the show to discuss many hot topics, including personal branding, AI, and the future of work. He dives into category design, the importance of language as it relates to innovation, and the difference between gut reactions and true thought. He berates social media for creating mindless chatter and urges listeners to think critically about their digital media diets.  As Christopher puts...

121 - It’s Math, Not Magic: Why Partner Attach is King w/ Chief Ecosystem Officer AMG

July 25, 2023 09:00 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MB

What is up PartnerUp! This week, Jared and Isaac are joined by Qualtrics Chief Ecosystem Officer Aaron McGarry (AKA AMG) who breaks down the most difficult revenue market in a decade, why SDRs are getting crushed, and how to heroically fill the gap. He and Jared go ALL-IN on partner attach rate (PAR) as “the only number that matters,” and defend the claim from all-comers. We get into some supporting data, and walk through how to start moving the needle now with some Nearbound plays - even ...

120 - “WTF is happening in B2B sales right now?!

July 18, 2023 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MB

What is up PartnerUp! This week, Jared and Issac dive into everything going on in B2B sales right now. To put it bluntly, s*** is hitting the fan - and everyone knows it. How come everyone is problem aware but solution wary? If you’re a partner pro, you have a huge opportunity to bring nearbound plays to the table and generate increased revenue for your company.  Jared and Isaac discuss the hundreds of conversations they’ve been having in the market. These conversations have led to develop...

119 - The Power of Nearbound with Scott Pollack

July 11, 2023 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MB

What is up PartnerUp! This week, Scott Pollack, Co-Founder & CEO of Firneo joins Jared to discuss navigating partnerships careers and the concept of nearbound. Jared attempts to demystify nearbound and explains why it’s so powerful. He shares that nearbound is what your GTM team does to generate and accelerate pipeline with partners and adds context about why existing GTM methods are failing. Never miss an episode of the world’s number 1 podcast on partnerships by subscribing to PartnerUp ...

118 - Insights From Over 100+ Conversations With Partner Pros with Ella Richmond

July 04, 2023 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MB

What is up PartnerUp! This week on the show, Content Marketer & PartnerHacker OG Ella Richmond discusses everything she’s learned in 1.5 years on the team. She discusses learning out loud, narrowing your focus, and finding the conversations that matter.  Ella emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between trends and truly essential topics. She notes that many conversations she’s seen around internal buy-in involve partner people and executives not being on the same page about ROI time...

117 - Channel, Nearbound, and Platform with James Hodgkinson

June 27, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MB

What is up PartnerUp! James Hodgkinson, SVP, Ecosystems at 360insights.com, joins the show to discuss the differences and similarities between channel and nearbound. James, Jared, and Isaac talk about the definition of channel vs. that of nearbound and explain how ecosystem as a final state plays into that understanding and dynamic.  They discuss how software sales has gone from buying through a third party, to direct, to being influenced by a third party, and Isaac shares how his recent e...

116 - The Future of AI, Agents, and Agencies with Barrett King

June 20, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

What is up PartnerUp! Barrett King, Sr. Manager - Global GTM Strategy, Partner Ecosystem at Hubspot, discusses how he thinks AI technology will affect agencies. Barrett, Jared, and Isaac talk about the current labor constraints faced by agencies; It’s hard to have enough labor when projects come in without having too much overhead to survive.  The group discusses new business models that may arise because of AI. They discuss how this may affect individuals and the value agencies are able t...

115 - From Go To Market To Go To Network with Scott Leese

June 13, 2023 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

What is up PartnerUp! Scott Leese, Co-Founder of GTM United and CEO & Founder of Surf and Sales and Scott Lease consulting, joins the show to discuss the value of building your network. He emphasizes that old outbound methods are dying, sharing that he never picks up when people call him nor opens emails from unknown addresses.  Scott advocates for sales people to grow and then lean into their networks. He proposes leaning into intro’s and influence, sharing how his unique community, GTM U...

114 - Increase Partner Engagement & Grow Partner Pipeline by 26% with Jay McBain, Jonathan Deveaux, Jared Fuller, and Isaac Morehouse

June 05, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MB

Looking to supercharge your partner engagement and grow your partner pipeline by 26%? We've got you covered! In this action-packed episode, we sit down with the brilliant Jay McBain, Jonathan Deveaux from ComforteAG, and Jared Fuller, as we cover everything from reviving partner programs to debating the 80-20 rule in partnerships. Your top challenges will be addressed, including reseller partner recruitment, aligning targeted customers, and getting channel managers and partners on the same p...

113 - The Four Lenses of Measuring Partner Impact with Mike Stocker

May 30, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MB

What is up PartnerUp! Mike Stocker, VP of Partnerships at CallRail, shares his four lenses for measuring partner success. He highlights the struggle many partnership teams face in terms of resourcing and buy-in from the wider organization. Mike emphasizes how this can lead to a lack of prioritization toward building integrations, which is detrimental to the company as a whole.  He also touches on the power of becoming a trusted advisor in your customers’ eyes. Never miss an episode of the...

112 - Surviving and Thriving in 2023: Unveiling the Secrets to Unbeatable Customer Retention and Win-Back Strategies

May 23, 2023 14:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MB

Today's episode is a recording from the event Surviving and Thriving in 2023, a partnership with Oneflow, HubSpot, and Avidly. As we journey onwards into 2023, the business landscape continues to present challenges, and losing customers can be a significant setback for any company. While cutting costs is essential, it's crucial to prevent churn and retain loyal customers. In the episode, we explore the critical roles that customer retention and win-back strategies play in driving business...

111 - The Chaos Quotient

May 16, 2023 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MB

What is up PartnerUp! Today Jared and Isaac break down the chaos quotient. The fact that some people can tolerate more disorganization than others. Jared and Isaac dive into the benefits of more organization and the strategic necessity of lack of organization. Jared and Isaac discuss who in their partnership leans higher on the “chaos toleration barometer” and how that’s affected the business they’ve built together.  Tune in to find out who was higher on the barometer and who ended up clos...

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