The Hot Seat with Marketing Copilot®

Marie Wiese
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The no-nonsense podcast for Microsoft partners featuring discussions on challenges and opportunities in the Microsoft channel.

  1. Aug 10

    How AI and Industry Changes Affect Women in Tech with Christine Bongard

    On today’s episode of the Hot Seat Podcast, Marie Wiese is joined by Christine Bongard, CEO of the WIT Network. Marie and Christine discuss the upcoming "She's a Vibe" event, how AI and broader workplace changes are reshaping careers and identity, and why connection, mentorship, and honest conversations matter during periods of uncertainty. Stay in Touch with The Hot Seat Podcast: 🔸 https://marketingcopilot.com/hot-seat-podcast/ 🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/company/marketing-copilot/ 🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/in/revenueengineering/ Stay in Touch with Christine Bongard 🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/in/cdbongard/ 🔸 https://partnerin.io/ REGISTER FOR THE VIBE 2.0 CONFERENCE: https://partnerin.io/vibe/register REGISTER FOR THE SHE'S A VIBE EVENT ON SEPTEMBER 21ST: https://partnerin.io/shesavibe 📩 Subscribe to the Hot Seat Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/in-the-hot-seat-7312926245321641984/

    How AI and Industry Changes Affect Women in Tech with Christine Bongard

  2. Jul 28

    Unlock The Next Stage of Growth for Microsoft Partners with Robert Triggs

    On this week's episode of The Hot Seat Podcast, Marie Wiese is joined by Robert Triggs, Founder of RTR Partners, the Revenue Engine Builder for Microsoft Partners.  Marie and Rob sit down to discuss the common gaps holding back Microsoft partner practices, why strategic focus matters more than ever amid AI and shifting markets, how to leverage diagnostic tools to understand your foundation and drive growth, and the unique, peer-to-peer value of events like Vibe In.  Tune in for an insightful episode on closing the gaps in your Microsoft practice, sharpening your sales and marketing, and unlocking your next stage of growth.  👉 Curious about the peer-to-peer experience Rob and Marie rave about? Learn more about the upcoming Vibe In workshop: https://vibein.com  Stay in Touch with The Hot Seat Podcast:  🔸 https://marketingcopilot.com/hot-seat-podcast/  🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/company/marketing-copilot/  🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/in/revenueengineering/  Stay in Touch with Robert Triggs:   🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/in/salesleadershipsuccess/  🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/company/rtrofficial/  🔸 https://www.rtrofficial.com/    📩 Subscribe to the Hot Seat Newsletter:  https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/in-the-hot-seat-7312926245321641984/    🔥 Interested in being on the show? Sign up today!

    Unlock The Next Stage of Growth for Microsoft Partners with Robert Triggs

  3. Jul 8

    How to Stand Out and Stay Ahead in the Microsoft Channel with Liz Hallen

    On today’s episode of the Hot Seat Podcast, Marie Wiese is joined by Liz Hallen, Co-Founder of PartnerIn. Marie and Liz discuss the upcoming Vibe 2.0 conference, navigating change in the Microsoft Channel, and the value of peer-to-peer learning. Stay in Touch with The Hot Seat Podcast: 🔸 https://marketingcopilot.com/hot-seat-podcast/ 🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/company/marketing-copilot/ 🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/in/revenueengineering/ Stay in Touch with Liz Hallen: 🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizhallen/ 🔸 https://partnerin.io/ REGISTER FOR THE VIBE 2.0 CONFERENCE: https://partnerin.io/vibe/register 📩 Subscribe to the Hot Seat Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/in-the-hot-seat-7312926245321641984/

    How to Stand Out and Stay Ahead in the Microsoft Channel with Liz Hallen

  4. Jun 8

    Building a Microsoft Practice from Scratch with Alta Ganbold

    On today’s episode of the Hot Seat Podcast, Marie Wiese is joined by Alta Ganbold, Founder of MVP 1st. Marie and Alta sit down to discuss his journey into ERP, what it takes to build a Microsoft practice from scratch, and how MVP 1stbecame the Business Central Partner that CFOs trust for their ERP deployment. Stay in Touch with The Hot Seat Podcast: 🔸 https://marketingcopilot.com/hot-seat-podcast/ 🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/company/marketing-copilot/ 🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/in/revenueengineering/ Stay in Touch with Alta Ganbold & MVP FIRST 🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/in/aganbold/ 🔸 https://mvp1st.com/ 📩 Subscribe to the Hot Seat Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/in-the-hot-seat-7312926245321641984/

    Building a Microsoft Practice from Scratch with Alta Ganbold

  5. Feb 24

    Relationship Economics with David Nour

    On today’s episode of the Hot Seat Podcast, Marie Wiese is joined by David Nour, CEO & Founder of Avnir and Author of Relationship Economics: Transform Your Most Valuable Business Contacts Into Personal And Professional Success. Marie and David sit down to talk about something that predates CRM, AI, and yet may be more valuable than ever: strategic relationships. Stay in Touch with The Hot Seat Podcast: 🔸 https://marketingcopilot.com/hot-seat-podcast/ 🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/company/marketing-copilot/ 🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/in/revenueengineering/ Stay in Touch with David Nour 🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidnour/ 🔸 https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/relationship-economics-transform-your-most-valuable-business-contacts-into-personal-and-professional-success/9781119855897.html 📩 Subscribe to the Hot Seat Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/in-the-hot-seat-7312926245321641984/

    Relationship Economics with David Nour

  6. Feb 17

    AI Predictions for 2026: What to Expect with Nancie Calder

    On today’s episode of the Hot Seat Podcast, Marie Wiese is joined by Nancie Calder, Microsoft MVP & Global D365 CRM Practice Lead Executive at Avanade. During the episode, Marie and Nancie have an insightful conversation about the role of data in AI effectiveness, the shift from conversational AI to actionable AI, and the ongoing challenges of AI adoption and trust within organizations. Stay in Touch with The Hot Seat Podcast: 🔸 https://marketingcopilot.com/hot-seat-podcast/ 🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/company/marketing-copilot/ 🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/in/revenueengineering/ Stay in Touch with Nancie Calder: 🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/in/nanciecalder/ 🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/company/avanade/ 📩 Subscribe to the Hot Seat Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/in-the-hot-seat-7312926245321641984/

    AI Predictions for 2026: What to Expect with Nancie Calder

  7. Feb 9

    Rethinking Sales & Marketing for 2026 with Coffee & Dunn

    On today’s episode of the Hot Seat Podcast, Marie Wiese is joined by Thomas Manders, CEO of Coffee & Dunn and Susana Ramos, Director of Marketing Services at Coffee & Dunn. Marie, Thomas, and Susana sit down to discuss the evolving landscape of sales and marketing within the Microsoft ecosystem. Stay in Touch with The Hot Seat Podcast: 🔸 https://marketingcopilot.com/hot-seat-podcast/ 🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/company/marketing-copilot/ 🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/in/revenueengineering/ Stay in Touch with Thomas & Susana: 🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasmanderstexas/ 🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/in/susana-ramos/ 🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/company/coffeedunn/ 📩 Subscribe to the Hot Seat Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/in-the-hot-seat-7312926245321641984/

    Rethinking Sales & Marketing for 2026 with Coffee & Dunn

  8. 11/26/2025

    Rethinking AI Adoption in the Microsoft Channel with Kristen Sage

    On today’s episode of the Hot Seat Podcast, Marie Wiese is joined by Kristen Sage, CEO of Western Computer. Marie and Kristen sit down to discuss responsible AI adoption, the importance of defining outcomes, not tools in AI initiatives, and how essential good business process is. Stay in Touch with The Hot Seat Podcast: 🔸 https://marketingcopilot.com/hot-seat-podcast/ 🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/company/marketing-copilot/ 🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/in/revenueengineering/ Stay in Touch with Kristen Sage: 🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-sage-mba-95a72655/ 🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/company/western-computer/ 🔸 www.westerncomputer.com 📩 Subscribe to the Hot Seat Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/in-the-hot-seat-7312926245321641984/

    Rethinking AI Adoption in the Microsoft Channel with Kristen Sage
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