Channel Journeys Podcast

Breaking the Discount Cycle: Colin Puckett’s Playbook for Partner Success


Listen Later

Are you aware of the impact customer discounts are having on your partner ecosystem? Are you wondering how to break the never-ending cycle of discounting and find a better way to drive growth? In this episode, Colin Puckett, SVP of Global Channel and Field Operations at Appfire, talks about their groundbreaking approach to sales discounts. Colin shares insights into Appfire’s non-negotiable, no discount strategy that has transformed their channel sales.

You’ll hear why traditional discounting practices can erode trust and impede scalable growth. And how Appfire’s focus on quality products, ecosystem citizenship, and strategic partner enablement has fueled their successful growth without relying on discounts. This episode offers valuable lessons for channel professionals looking to navigate the complexities of the modern sales landscape while fostering sustainable growth and stronger partner ecosystems.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Here’s what I learned from Colin about the benefits of their no-discounts strategy:

  1. Sales reps offering customer discounts can erode the value of partner programs and diminish trust within your partner ecosystem.
  2. Colin’s success in implementing a strategy of no customer discounts at Appfire transformed channel sales and enhanced value creation in the ecosystem.
  3. Maintaining a fair and transparent pricing strategy across all partners allows you to avoid negotiation-based business wins and focus on the value of services provided.
  4. Appfire’s no discount policy encourages partners to focus on providing added value rather than competing on price, fostering a healthier, more sustainable partner ecosystem.
  5. Transparent pricing aligns with modern consumer expectations and its critical in ensuring global consistency for multinational customers.
  6. Forgoing a traditional sales team in favor of investing in partner relationships supports profitable growth without direct sales expenses.
  7. Building strong, trust-based relationships with partners over time brings you long-term benefits over short-term transactional gains.
  8. LINKS & RESOURCES
    • Connect with Colin on LinkedIn
    • Listen to Frank Rauch on Driving Growth & Profitability with a 100% Channel Strategy
    • Try Impartner Partner Management
    • The post Breaking the Discount Cycle: Colin Puckett’s Playbook for Partner Success first appeared on Channel Journeys.
      ...more
      View all episodesView all episodes
      Download on the App Store

      Channel Journeys PodcastBy Channel Journeys Podcast

      • 4.8
      • 4.8
      • 4.8
      • 4.8
      • 4.8

      4.8

      12 ratings


      More shows like Channel Journeys Podcast

      View all
      Fresh Air by NPR

      Fresh Air

      38,511 Listeners

      The Tim Ferriss Show by Tim Ferriss: Bestselling Author, Human Guinea Pig

      The Tim Ferriss Show

      16,100 Listeners

      VINCE by Cumulus Podcast Network | VINCE

      VINCE

      63,239 Listeners

      Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais by Dr. Michael Gervais

      Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais

      1,660 Listeners

      The Ben Shapiro Show by The Daily Wire

      The Ben Shapiro Show

      155,644 Listeners

      Pivot by New York Magazine

      Pivot

      9,538 Listeners

      The Daily by The New York Times

      The Daily

      112,398 Listeners

      Ultimate Guide to Partnering® by Vince Menzione - Technology Industry Sales and Partner Executive

      Ultimate Guide to Partnering®

      55 Listeners

      FT News Briefing by Financial Times

      FT News Briefing

      656 Listeners

      All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg by All-In Podcast, LLC

      All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg

      9,633 Listeners

      SmartLess by Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett

      SmartLess

      58,104 Listeners

      The Megyn Kelly Show by SiriusXM

      The Megyn Kelly Show

      40,725 Listeners

      The Rest Is History by Goalhanger

      The Rest Is History

      14,012 Listeners

      Morning Wire by The Daily Wire

      Morning Wire

      26,656 Listeners

      The Mel Robbins Podcast by Mel Robbins

      The Mel Robbins Podcast

      20,212 Listeners