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Tune in to Matt and Mike's discussion with John Schmelzeis from Microsoft's Global Partner Solutions group as they talk through the changes, focus and opportunities within the Microsoft partner program and how tighter alignment can lead to improved performance. Hear how Revenue Rockets SVP program perfectly integrates into Microsoft's renewed focus surrounding Advanced Specialization as part of their partner effectiveness measurements now implemented within the program. From awareness, to acquisition and new ways to work with the Microsoft team, you don't want to miss this episode of Shoot the Moon!

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Buy, sell, or grow your tech-enabled services firm with Revenue Rocket. 

In this episode of shoot the moon podcast, Revenue Rocket's CEO Mike Harvath and EVP of Business Development Matt Lockhart sit down with Brent Combest, General Manager, One Commercial Partner at Microsoft. Hear what is in the works at Microsoft and how the partner network of Microsoft Managed Partners around the world will play a role. The dialog spans the past lessons learned, trends, and the momentum seen in cloud services and technology categories and how M&A plays a role in the construct of the Microsoft Partner Program.

Discover how the next 18 to 24 months are critical to IT service providers remaining relevant, as growth fueled by M&A combinations along with technology enablement advancements will see those not capitalizing on the strategic benefits fall short and eventually priced out of the industry. This episode is a must-listen!

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This episode is for anyone looking to take their business to the next level by becoming a Microsoft partner, or for existing partners who want to make the most of their benefits. We’re joined by Casey McGee, Vice President for ISV Partner Strategy at Microsoft, who focuses exclusively on our thriving partner ecosystem.

Casey shares ways to partner with Microsoft, the benefits this opens up, and the attributes of a great partnership. And, of course, we cover other topics along the way. 

Show Links

• Partner with Microsoft
• Microsoft Inspire, the conference for Microsoft Partners
• The five attributes of successful Microsoft partners
• Habitat for Humanity
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Guest

Casey McGee

 Vice President for ISV Partner Strategy at Microsoft

In partnership with our Partner Ecosystem, I help Microsoft realize our Mission of Helping Every Person and Every Organization on the Planet Achieve More.

Today, I lead Microsoft's Partner Development in the US focusing on driving cloud growth and company transformation with ISVs, Industry Partners, and Private Equity Firms.

I was previously the Chief of Staff for the President and EVP of Microsoft's Global Sales Marketing and Operations based in Paris France. I was responsible for business planning, governance, overall business rhythm, employee and external communications and contributed to Microsoft's most strategic Business Development efforts. 

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Hosts

Paul Maher is General Manager of the Industry Experiences Team at Microsoft. Follow him on LinkedIn and Twitter.

David Starr is a Principal Azure Solutions Architect in the Industry Experiences Team at Microsoft. Follow him on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Join us in this episode about the Microsoft Commercial Marketplace, the way to buy and sell software from Microsoft partners. Publishers and buyers of Azure-based cloud software will be interested in this show, whether learning how to sell your solution or how to buy an offered solution.

The Microsoft Commercial Marketplace consists of two storefronts, the Azure Marketplace and AppSource. Join us on this episode to learn the differences and who will be interested in each.

• Microsoft AppSource
• Microsoft Azure Marketplace

Transcript

Jeana Jorgensen

As a leader in the Cloud Commercial Community organization at Microsoft, Jeana Jorgensen is an expert in the Microsoft Commercial Marketplace and the value Microsoft Azure customers and partners derive from it. She joins us on the podcast to discuss the use of the Microsoft Commercial Marketplace, who should be interested, and how to get the greatest value from it as sellers or buyers of commercial software running on Microsoft Azure.

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