Channel Chat Podcast

Marc Sumner - Robertson Sumner Ltd
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Nov 18, 2021 • 33min

#146 - Fiona McKenzie

On this episode, we had Fiona McKenzie Client Services Director at Revere on the Channel Chat podcast. Revere offers something special; smart solutions that tackle business problems – influencing customer behavior and delivering measurable business outcomes. The Revere way is about intuition as well as knowledge, expertise, and real-life experience. They offer communications, customer engagement, and nurturing solutions in complex, data-driven B2B environments. Marc Sumner sat down with Fiona and all was discussed, from how Fiona got into the tech industry and her journey into Revere, what can Sales and Marketing do to be more collaborative together? How a candidate can shine when interviewing for a marketing role and what to ask, and much more! You won't want to miss it. Streaming on all platforms, follow Channel Chat Media for the latest podcasts and news! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6pTjEZS​​...  
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Nov 11, 2021 • 59min

#145 - Lance Williams

On this episode, we had Lance Williams, Chief product officer at Distology on the Channel Chat podcast. Distology combines value-added support from highly qualified technical specialists and well-informed channel managers with a wealth of marketing support and resources on their partner portal to help you support your customers and compete for new business. They pride themselves on the ease of access to their service, the flexibility with which they work with their partners, and the great relationships that exist within their network. Marc Sumner sat down with Lance all topics on the table from Lance's journey from Softcat plc to Distology, how are peoples mental health in the IT Channel after the pandemic, company cultures and the importance of knowing the culture and being part of it and a story about wardrobe mishaps that involve a stapler!? And much more! You won't want to miss it. Streaming on all platforms, follow Channel Chat Media for the latest podcasts and news! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6pTjEZS​​...  
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Nov 4, 2021 • 59min

#144 - Joseph Castle

On this episode, we had Joseph Castle, Chief Executive Officer at Tecnologika on the Channel Chat podcast. Since 2009, Tecnologika has been at the heart of designing and implementing IT solutions globally. From mission-critical trading systems that execute millions of trades by the world-leading banking institutions to the communication systems controlling navigation for the world’s largest maritime service providers, They are trusted to provide the backbone IT infrastructure that drives global commerce. Marc Sumner sat down with Joseph and discussed all the hot topics, how Joe started his business at 22 up until now! The toughest challenges he faced over the past year, how he overcame them and what the future holds. How the tech industry needs to adapt to get a more diverse workforce and the lack of floral shirts from Marc Sumner and much more! You won't want to miss it. Streaming on all platforms, follow Channel Chat Media for the latest podcasts and news! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6pTjEZS​​...  
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Oct 28, 2021 • 53min

#143 - Ghazal Asif

On this episode, we had Ghazal Asif, Head of Channel Sales/Director, EMEA at Google on the Channel Chat podcast. Google LLC is an American multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products, which include online advertising technologies, a search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. On this episode we had Mark Reddy as a special host, Mark sat down with Ghazal to discuss it all from her departure leaving an IPO business to join the corporate world, insight into Googles incredible interview processes, and moving to a different industry in a leadership role also how to deal with imposter syndrome and much more! You won't want to miss it. Streaming on all platforms, follow Channel Chat Media for the latest podcasts and news! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6pTjEZS​​...  
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Oct 21, 2021 • 49min

#142 - Pip White

On this episode, we had Pip White, Senior Vice President & GM Slack EMEA at Salesforce on the Channel Chat podcast. Salesforce is a customer relationship management solution that brings companies and customers together. It's one integrated CRM platform that gives all your departments including marketing, sales, commerce, and service a single, shared view of every customer. Marc Sumner sat down with Pip to discuss her career journey from HP, Google to Salesforce, why she decided to leave HP, how to create a high performing & happy company culture, creating a diverse team, the tough decisions she's had to make and much more! You won't want to miss it. Streaming on all platforms, follow Channel Chat Media for the latest podcasts and news! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6pTjEZS​​...  
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Oct 14, 2021 • 50min

#141 - Trevor Evans

On this episode, we had Trevor Evans, Managing Director at Consenna on the Channel Chat podcast. Consenna drives growth in the IT partner ecosystem by solving challenges through rapid, bespoke innovations. Delivered with enhanced ambition, brand identity and results. Consenna is dedicated to delivering growth, customer acquisition, improved sales effectiveness and the realisation of potential for each and every customer they work with. Marc Sumner sat down with Trevor to discuss his career journey from HP & Apple to Consenna, what a candidate needs to do to impress him, his funniest interview moments which left one candidate leaving little to the imagination and much more! You won't want to miss it. Streaming on all platforms, follow Channel Chat Media for the latest podcasts and news! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6pTjEZS​​...  
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Oct 7, 2021 • 40min

#140 - Meshach Amuah Fuster

On this episode, we had Meshach Amuah-Fuster, Managing Director at Allbound on the Channel Chat podcast. Allbound is a cloud-based channel sales and marketing platform that allows organizations to give real-time access to sales enablement, marketing tools and resources in one intuitive mobile-friendly place. Marc Sumner sat down with Meshach to discuss company cultures, how a candidate goes above and beyond when impressing a hiring manager and what questions they need to ask, and his funniest interview moments as a hiring manager and a candidate, and much more! You won't want to miss it. Streaming on all platforms, follow Channel Chat Media for the latest podcasts and news! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6pTjEZS​​...  
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Sep 16, 2021 • 55min

#139 - Robert Belgrave & Phylip Morgan

On this episode, we had Phylip Morgan & Robert Belgrave Chief Channel Officer & CEO at Pax8 on the Channel Chat podcast. Pax8 simplifies the way organisations buy, sell, and manage cloud solutions, empowering our partners to achieve more with cloud technology. Their born-in-the-cloud platform modernises the channel’s cloud journey with consolidated billing, automated provisioning, and industry-leading PSA integrations. And their technology is backed by an experience that provides responsive support alongside the education and resources you need to grow your cloud business. Marc Sumner sat down with the Pax8 chaps to discuss company cultures and what's important, how can a candidate go above and beyond when impressing a hiring manager and career blunders, and much more! You won't want to miss it. Streaming on all platforms, follow Channel Chat Media for the latest podcasts and news! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6pTjEZS​​...  
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Sep 9, 2021 • 35min

#138 - James Hardy

On this episode, we had James Hardy, Managing Director at CCS Media on the Channel Chat podcast. CCS Media is a Technology and Supplies Reseller with over 37 years of experience delivering first-class IT solutions and services to organisations of every kind across the UK and beyond. Their network of 14 Offices and 1 Warehouse and Logistics Configuration Centers, secures unrivaled nationwide scale for supply and service, matched with the comfort of local presence. They work with more than 2,000 manufacturer partners and sell more than 1.3 million products as part of the solutions we deliver to their 14,000 customers. Marc Sumner sat down with James to discuss his journey to being MD in CCS Media, the secret to success, advice to candidates on how they can carve out their own career, and much more! You won't want to miss it. Streaming on all platforms, follow Channel Chat Media for the latest podcasts and news! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6pTjEZS​​...  
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Sep 2, 2021 • 41min

#137 - Neill Burton

On this episode, we had Neill Burton, Director Channels and Alliances UKI at F5 Networks on the Channel Chat podcast. F5 Networks powers applications from development through their entire life cycle, across any multi-cloud environment. Their customers, enterprise businesses, service providers, governments, and consumer brands can deliver differentiated, high-performing, and secure digital experiences. Marc Sumner sat down with Neill to discuss his journey in the channel, how a candidate can be successful in an interview, Neill’s funniest moments when interviewing a candidate, and much more! You won't want to miss it. Streaming on all platforms, follow Channel Chat Media for the latest podcasts and news! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6pTjEZS​​...  

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