Posts tagged partnership
The Right Time to Start a Partnership Program – And How a Fractional Leader Can Accelerate Readiness

Partnerships are often seen as a magic bullet for growth. The thinking goes: bring in a partnership leader, sign a few big deals, and watch revenue climb. But as many startups have learned the hard way, timing is everything and getting it wrong can cost more than you think.

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When Crisis Hits, Creativity Wins: How One Leader Turned Discounts into a Multi-Million Dollar Exit

When uncertainty strikes, most companies default to the same playbook: cut costs, protect margins, and wait for the storm to pass. It’s a survival instinct—but sometimes, the safest move isn’t the smartest one.

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Build Partner/Channel Programs that Work – The First Time!

Partner/Channel programs fail for a variety of reasons, and the specific causes of failure can vary depending on the strategy or lack thereof. Based on my 30 years of partner/channel program strategy development and execution, here are the top five reasons why partner/channel programs fail:

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Clients as Clients, and Clients as Business Partners

The basic dictionary description of a client is someone who engages the professional advice or services of another. A business partner, on the other hand, is someone who works together with another to further a common goal. 

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