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Welcome to Never GTM Alone—the podcast where tech marketing gets personal. Hosted by Rick Currier, founder of PartnerVista and longtime partner marketing strategist, this show cuts through the noise of go-to-market jargon to bring you unfiltered conversations at the intersection of partnerships, technology, and human connection. Whether you’re a partner marketer navigating complex ecosystems, a founder building your first co-sell motion, or a tech exec wondering why sales still doesn’t get i ...
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Brussels Sprouts and BANT: Why Lead Gen Needs a Makeover with Matt Levine
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What do BANT, Brussels sprouts, and broken nurture streams have in common? According to Matt Levine of LeadScale, they’ve all gotten a bad rap—but the real problem isn’t the ingredients, it’s the recipe. In this lively episode recorded in Santa Cruz, Rick Currier and Matt dive into the evolving world of B2B lead gen: what’s broken, what’s working, …
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How to Make Tech Partnerships Actually Work with Mike Mahoney
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Mike Mahoney of Tanium joins Rick to break down the art (and grind) of partner marketing at scale. From co-building GTM plans that don’t gather dust, to aligning sales teams that usually just toss leads over the fence, Mike shares how he juggles product, partner, and field enablement—while still finding time to unplug on his sailboat. Plus, a real …
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The Leap to Fractional Leadership with Angela Salerno
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What happens when a seasoned partner marketer leaves the safety of full-time roles to dive into the wild world of fractional leadership? In this candid, zero-prep conversation, we catch up with Angela Salerno over a glass of Chardonnay to unpack the mindset, motivation, and meaning behind her leap into consulting. From partner-first philosophies to…
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From Buzzword to Business Driver: How AI Is Actually Getting It Done with Shawn Mills
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AI isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the next frontier of business transformation. In this episode, Rick Currier welcomes Shawn Mills, CEO of Pisteo, for a refreshingly real and deeply insightful conversation on how AI is actually being adopted inside today’s organizations. Shawn shares war stories from the field—how he’s helping companies cut decision cy…
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Diversity, Leadership & Owning Your Voice with Carilu Melander
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In this heartfelt and high-impact episode, Rick Currier sits down with Carilu Contreras-Melander, Senior Director of Americas Partner Marketing at Zscaler, to explore what it really means to lead with authenticity, courage, and empathy in today’s tech world. From Buenos Aires during political unrest to the boardrooms of AppDynamics, AWS, and Zscale…
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