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How you think you should sell through channel partners: * Push your products aggressively * Offer the biggest discounts * Bombard partners with constant communication How you actually sell through channel partners: * Understand each partner's unique business and customers * Provide tailored support and resources * Collaborate on joint business plans Make people WANT to partner with you: * Demonstrate clear value and ROI for their business * Invest in partner success through training and enablement * Build trust through consistent, reliable interactions It focuses on building mutually beneficial partnerships rather than forcing products onto channel partners. By understanding their needs, providing valuable support, and fostering trust, you make partners want to work with you organically. This leads to more sustainable, productive relationships in the long run. How do you partner? #partner #channelpartner #PRM #product

Why do some channel partner programs soar to new heights while others barely take off? It all boils down to mastering the art of synergy and alignment. Let's dive into the "5 Pillars of a Successful Channel Partner Program," a cornerstone for building a thriving ecosystem. Recruitment and Onboarding: The first step is selecting the right partners. But it's not just about numbers; it's about fit. A partner aligned with your vision and market can amplify your reach exponentially. Effective onboarding ensures they're equipped with the knowledge and tools to succeed. Training and Support: Knowledge is power. Continuous training programs keep partners updated with product innovations and market strategies, empowering them to deliver value to the end customer. Support goes beyond just solving problems; it's about proactively enhancing their capability to sell and service. Sales and Marketing Enablement: A partner with a strong sales and marketing engine can significantly leverage your brand. Providing them with the right materials, insights, and strategies can transform their efforts into tangible results. Incentive Programs: Motivation drives action. Tailored incentive programs that recognize and reward the achievements of partners can propel their commitment and performance to new levels. Regular Communication and Feedback: The foundation of any strong relationship is communication. Regular updates, constructive feedback, and open channels of dialogue foster a sense of community and shared purpose. In the dance of channel partnership, it's not just about taking the lead but also knowing when to let your partner shine. The unexpected twist? When you focus on empowering your partners, you inadvertently fuel your own growth. The success of your partners reflects directly on your achievements. #ChannelPartners #PartnershipSuccess #GrowthStrategy #BusinessEcosystem #Empowerment

Why do some channel partner programs soar to new heights while others barely take off? It all boils down to mastering the art of synergy and alignment. Let's dive into the "5 Pillars of a Successful Channel Partner Program," a cornerstone for building a thriving ecosystem. Recruitment and Onboarding: The first step is selecting the right partners. But it's not just about numbers; it's about fit. A partner aligned with your vision and market can amplify your reach exponentially. Effective onboarding ensures they're equipped with the knowledge and tools to succeed. Training and Support: Knowledge is power. Continuous training programs keep partners updated with product innovations and market strategies, empowering them to deliver value to the end customer. Support goes beyond just solving problems; it's about proactively enhancing their capability to sell and service. Sales and Marketing Enablement: A partner with a strong sales and marketing engine can significantly leverage your brand. Providing them with the right materials, insights, and strategies can transform their efforts into tangible results. Incentive Programs: Motivation drives action. Tailored incentive programs that recognize and reward the achievements of partners can propel their commitment and performance to new levels. Regular Communication and Feedback: The foundation of any strong relationship is communication. Regular updates, constructive feedback, and open channels of dialogue foster a sense of community and shared purpose. In the dance of channel partnership, it's not just about taking the lead but also knowing when to let your partner shine. The unexpected twist? When you focus on empowering your partners, you inadvertently fuel your own growth. The success of your partners reflects directly on your achievements. #ChannelPartners #PartnershipSuccess #GrowthStrategy #BusinessEcosystem #Empowerment

🚀 Driving Growth Through Effective Channel Partner Enablement 🚀 Discover the key to driving business growth with our ultimate guide on channel partner enablement! From building a robust enablement strategy to providing essential tools and resources, this in-depth article covers: • Effective Training Programs: Equip your partners with the skills they need through engaging and continuous education. • Motivation & Incentives: Learn how to inspire and reward your partners for exceptional performance. • Performance Measurement: Use data-driven insights to optimize partner success and drive results. • Future Trends: Stay ahead with emerging technologies and innovations in partner enablement. Whether you’re looking to refine your current strategy or start from scratch, this guide offers actionable insights and best practices to help you and your partners thrive. 📈✨ https://lnkd.in/djRn39uR Check out the full article to unlock the full potential of your channel partnerships! #SalesManagement #ChannelSales #ChannelPartnerEnablement #PartnerSuccess #BusinessGrowth #SalesEnablement #TrainingAndDevelopment #MarketingCollaboration #PartnerMotivation #PerformanceOptimization #FutureOfBusiness #ChannelPartnerships #BusinessExpansion #SalesStrategies #EnablementBestPractices #PartnerTools #InnovationInBusiness

🎯 Is your partner enablement strategy really driving results? It’s time to move beyond simple product enablement and embrace strategy enablement! 🚀 Successful partnerships are built on clear, actionable strategies. Here are the steps that Craig Booth of Channel Force Inc. recommends: 1️⃣ Align everyone on the same page with a focused strategy; 2️⃣ Equip your partner sellers with an action plan they can execute; 3️⃣ Measure success with clear KPIs and track results. Stop the checkbox activities and empower your partners to drive growth actively! 📈 Watch the video below and learn the details from Craig 👇 #PartnerEnablement #PartnerSuccess #PRM #BusinessGrowth #Kiflo

Looking to supercharge your Channel partnerships?  Channel partner marketing could be the key ingredient to expanding your market reach and boosting your sales.   But it is not as easy as it looks.   Many businesses face hurdles while executing the program, such as misaligned partners, inconsistent branding, and communication and collaboration gaps.   Sounds familiar?  Dive into our latest blog and get critical insights into:   ➡ The crucial KPIs to gauge your channel partner marketing success   ➡ Common pitfalls you should sidestep   ➡ 6 Steps to build a winning channel partner marketing program   ➡ How tech giants like Microsoft are achieving it  Ready to harness the power of partnerships? Check out the link in the comments! #ChannelPartnerMarketing #ChannelPartnerships #ChannelSuccess 

Did you know that 80% of channel partnerships fail within the first two years? 😱 The culprit? Poor onboarding. Don't let your partnerships sink before they set sail! 🚢 Here's your checklist for a winning channel partner onboarding process: ✅ Make partners feel welcome with a personalized kickoff call ✅ Build a success plan with clear milestones and expectations ✅ Provide comprehensive sales enablement and training ✅ Equip partners with necessary tools and resources ✅ Shadow or join initial customer meetings for hands-on guidance ✅ Regularly assess progress and gather feedback ✅ Celebrate wins and learn from losses together Remember, a strong onboarding process builds trust, aligns goals, and sets the foundation for long-lasting, mutually beneficial partnerships. Invest in your partners' success, and watch your channel ecosystem thrive! 🌟 #ChannelPartners #Onboarding #BusinessGrowth

Yesterday, we kicked off the inaugural session of our Mastering Partner-Sourced Revenue Training, and what a session it was! We explored the challenges of traditional partner models and introduced the first RevOps-driven partner sales methodology—designed to deliver 2x revenue growth at half the cost of traditional approaches. Participants learned about: ✅ The problems with the current partnering model thats impacting growth. ✅ Five innovative partner processes to drive structured growth. ✅ The foundational elements of RevOps-Driven Structured Performance. ✅ Revenue Roadmap Planning Fundamentals. Here’s what participants are saying about the first session: 💬 Jen Tonisson: "I just completed a fantastic training with Channel Force Inc. where I learned how their MP3 system is revolutionizing partner-sourced revenue. Truly Innovative!" 💬 Anton Silaev: "I just completed the first session of Mastering Partner-Sourced Revenue training from Craig Booth and Channel Force Inc. I don't fall for hype, and I can testify with certainty that this is game changing. Session II. will cover a next generation Target Account Mapping process and Territory Planning Model based on our concept of connected probabilities! Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to build smarter, scalable, and more effective partner GTM strategy! If you are looking to improve your partner-sourced revenue performance in 2025, this training is for you. We are signing up participants for our January cohort! Our promotional price is $1500 (end in January) so now is the time to register. Please inMail me if you have questions or want to learn more. See comments for registration link! Cory Johnican Gary Levy Celio Rosa Terri Pembleton Andre Becker #PartnerRevenue #ChannelSales #RevOps #RevenueGrowth

Looking for ways to fully leverage your channel partners? Channel Smart transforms your approach to channel partnership, enhancing performance at both individual and group levels. It nurtures a competitive yet collaborative environment, where every partner is motivated to outperform and contribute to shared success. This not only strengthens partner relationships but also directly impacts your bottom line. By incentivising achievements, Channel Smart aligns partner efforts with your company's strategic goals. Whether it's scaling individual successes or fostering teamwork, Channel Smart ensures that every partner feels valued and driven. Learn more about Channel Smart: https://buff.ly/3QA8JJp #ChannelEnablement #PartnerRelationships #ChannelSmart #BIWORLDWIDE #SalesIncentives

Channel Leaders report spending on enablement is 5x over motivation and incentives, an important trend to note. Enablement requires both great content and information about your product or service but also requires intrinsic motivational cues to drive interest along with follow along funding, to-partner marketing and demand generation efforts (think MDF programs).