Hot Seat

Marie Wiese

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

  1. AI Predictions for 2026: What to Expect with Nancie Calder

    4D AGO

    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/

    17 min
  2. Rethinking Sales & Marketing for 2026 with Coffee & Dunn

    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/

    29 min
  3. Rethinking AI Adoption in the Microsoft Channel with Kristen Sage

    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/

    21 min
  4. Solving Difficult Problems Using AI with Steven Settle

    10/07/2025

    Solving Difficult Problems Using AI with Steven Settle

    On this week’s episode of The Hot Seat Podcast, Marie Wiese is joined by Steven Settle, Managing Partner at Ryse Technologies. Marie and Steven sit down to discuss why 95% of AI projects fail—and how Ryse helps clients be part of the successful 5%, what it really means to be a Microsoft Frontier Partner (beyond just selling Copilot licenses), and how a problem-first, process-driven approach leads to faster, more impactful AI transformation. Tune in for an episode that cuts through AI hype and gets to the heart of how Microsoft partners can drive lasting business value. 👉Haven’t had the chance to secure your tickets for Community Summit NA 2025 yet? Use code “HOTSEAT10” for an exclusive discount: https://www.summitna.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 Steven Settle 🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenfsettle/ 🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/company/rysetechnologies/ 🔸 https://www.rysetechnologies.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!

    14 min
  5. The Golden Era of Dynamics with Tony Da Silva

    09/23/2025

    The Golden Era of Dynamics with Tony Da Silva

    On this week’s episode of The Hot Seat Podcast, Marie Wiese is joined by Tony Da Silva, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at intwo. Marie and Tony sit down to discuss what Microsoft means when they say we’re in “the golden era of Dynamics”, how intwo helps customers address urgent challenges in security, cloud optimization, and AI adoption, and why delaying cloud modernization carries a greater risk than the cost of acting now. Tune in for an episode that breaks down the hype, the urgency, and the real opportunities in Dynamics right now. 👉Haven’t had the chance to secure your tickets for Community Summit NA 2025 yet? Use code “HOTSEAT10” for an exclusive discount: https://www.summitna.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 Tony Da Silva: 🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonydasilva/ 🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/company/intwocloud/ 🔸 www.intwo.cloud 📩 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!

    15 min
  6. Cybersecurity in the Microsoft Ecosystem with Cherie Griffith-Dunn

    09/09/2025

    Cybersecurity in the Microsoft Ecosystem with Cherie Griffith-Dunn

    On this week’s episode of The Hot Seat Podcast, Marie Wiese is joined by Cherie Griffith-Dunn with Founder & CEO of Cyproteck Technologies. Marie and Cherie sit down to discuss the challenges of entering the Microsoft ecosystem, how CyproSecure 360°, helps organizations secure data in the cloud, and the lessons learned from scaling a cybersecurity startup to Microsoft recognition in under two years. Tune in for an exciting episode on navigating the Microsoft channel and driving cybersecurity innovation. 👉Haven’t had the chance to secure your tickets for Community Summit NA 2025 yet? Use code “HOTSEAT10” for an exclusive discount: https://www.summitna.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 Cherie Griffith-Dunn: 🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheriegriffithdunn/ 🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/company/cyproteck/ 🔸 https://www.cyproteck.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!

    13 min
  7. The Evolution of Microsoft Partner Events with Giuseppe Ianni

    08/27/2025

    The Evolution of Microsoft Partner Events with Giuseppe Ianni

    On this week’s episode of The Hot Seat Podcast, Marie Wiese is joined by Vice President, Community Director of Attendees and Activations at Dynamic Communities, Giuseppe Ianni! Marie and Giuseppe sit down to explore the importance of community engagement and the need for fresh innovation in event structures that better serve Microsoft partners. They also share a sneak peek of what’s ahead at Community Summit NA 2025 this October. Tune in for an exciting episode on how Microsoft events are evolving—and what you can look forward to at this year’s Community Summit. 👉Haven’t had the chance to secure your tickets for Community Summit NA 2025 yet? Use code “HOTSEAT10” for an exclusive discount: https://www.summitna.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 Giuseppe Ianni: 🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/in/giuseppeianni/ 🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/company/dynamic-communities-inc-/ 🔸 https://www.dynamiccommunities.com/ 📩 Subscribe to the Hot Seat Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/in-the-hot-seat-7312926245321641984/

    18 min
  8. Mainstreaming AI in CRM with Jeff Ney

    08/11/2025

    Mainstreaming AI in CRM with Jeff Ney

    On this week’s episode of The Hot Seat Podcast, Marie Wiese is joined by the President of New Dynamic LLC, Jeff Ney! Marie and Jeff sit down to discuss how businesses can embrace AI integration into their existing systems, the benefits of AI integration for sales teams, and how AI is transforming the future of CRM. Tune in for an exciting episode about how AI is taking center stage in the evolution of CRM. 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/marketingcopilot/ Stay in Touch with Jeff Ney: 🔸 https://www.newdynamicllc.com/ 🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffney/ 🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-dynamic 📩 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!

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

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  • Creator
    Marie Wiese
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Hot Seat