

AI, Sales, and the Future of Work with Chris Black
If you're exploring how AI is impacting sales, hiring, and team performance, this episode is for you.
Chris Black, CRO at Jolera, joins Paris to talk about how the company has grown into a global MSP with over 700 employees. He shares how they keep a startup mindset, the shift away from white-labeling, and how their channel partner strategy drives scale.
This conversation also covers the role of AI. It looks at where AI fits today, what most teams get wrong, and how it is already reshaping the way we hire, sell, and lead.
In this episode, you'll hear:
- How to build strong channel partnerships
- Challenges with white label-service model
- How AI supports sales and marketing
- What to fix before using LLMs
- The future of hiring and team performance
Tune in to learn what’s working in leadership, growth, and AI adoption today.
Resources and links mentioned:
🔗 Learn more about Jolera: https://www.jolera.com/
👤 Connect with Chris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-black-yyc/
📧 Email: chrisb@jolera.com
Connect with Paris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/parischildress/