001 - Partnerships unraveled - Introducing the weekly podcast that unravels the mysteries surrounding channel and partnerships
Oct 10, 2022
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Exploring SaaS dominance in channels, avoiding congestion, Brand vs Technology deals, and the importance of end user awareness in partnerships. Navigating successful channel partnerships, scaling through data and collaboration, and AWS's success in removing friction for effective collaboration.
Understanding the evolution from hardware distribution to SaaS solutions in the channel industry.
Importance of clear rules of engagement and transparent communication for successful channel partnerships.
Utilizing data-driven decision-making to enhance scalability and efficiency in managing partnerships.
Deep dives
The Significance of Channel and Parkinson's Explained by Podcast Hosts
The hosts, Rick van der Buss and Alex Whitford, highlight how the channel and Parkinson's play crucial roles in their careers. Van der Buss shares his journey from distribution roles to working with Zoom and eventually GenX, emphasizing the unique business conversations and strategies within the channel.
Navigating Through Complex Channel Strategies
Whitford discusses the challenges in managing vendor, partner, and distributor preferences within the channel. Successful go-to-market strategies involve effective planning to align these key players and achieve leverage and scale in business interactions.
Evolution of Channel Dynamics towards Cloud and SaaS
The conversation delves into the history of the channel, transitioning from hardware distribution to cloud and software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions. The strategic importance of partnerships for successful cloud adoption and the scalability of channel partnerships are highlighted.
Impact of Clear Communication in Channel and Partner Relationships
The dialogue stresses the importance of clear rules of engagement between partners and vendors, especially when both parties sell directly to customers. Transparency and clarity in communication help mitigate conflicts and build successful long-term channel partnerships.
Enhancing Channel Efficiency Through Data and Partnership Insights
The hosts underscore the significance of data-driven decision-making in channel management. They emphasize the need for partners to provide real-time data to enhance scalability, predictability, and efficiency in managing partnerships and go-to-market strategies.
On this first episode Rick, CEO and founder of Channext and Alex, VP at Channext start to unravel the mysteries surrounding channel and partnerships. In this first episode we're off to a flying start, discussing: whether SaaS and Cloud will take over channel, how to avoid channel congestion, Brand vs Technology deals and much more!