Over 50% of SaaS companies say partnerships are a top revenue driver, but the path to success isn’t always clear.
On this show, we unpack the real stories behind the programs driving revenue growth, straight from the people who’ve built them.
From early missteps to pivotal moments, each guest breaks down how their strategy evolved, what actually worked, and the lessons that stuck. We’re getting tactical, walking through the exact playbooks they’ve used to turn partnerships into a predictable, repeatable revenue stream you can learn from.
Whether you're evolving a partner program or building one from scratch, Get it, Together delivers the clarity and practical insight you need to move fast and get it right. Instead of asking "where do I start?" or “what’s next?”, you’ll be saying "let's run this back."
Practical, honest, and occasionally spicy, this is the podcast that helps GTM teams build partnership programs that are built to last.
Why Partner Qualification Matters Before Scaling Your Ecosystem
A partnership program can grow quickly in size, but that does not always mean it is creating meaningful impact.
As companies turn to partnerships for growth, leaders must decide where to focus their efforts, when to expect results, and how to build a program that can scale. The choices made early on can determine whether partnerships become a meaningful growth engine or a collection of disconnected initiatives.
Marco Papa (https://www.linkedin.com/in/papamarco/), Director of Channels and Alliances at Metaflo Technologies (https://www.metaflotech.com/), joins PartnerStack (https://www.linkedin.com/company/partnerstack/) CMO Tyler Calder (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylercalder) to share his experience building partnership programs across industries and company stages. From creating new motions as a team of one to managing global ecosystems, Marco shares the decisions, challenges, and lessons that shape successful partnerships.
They also discuss evaluating partner opportunities, balancing short-term wins with long-term investments, avoiding common scaling mistakes, the importance of enablement, and how AI could reshape partnership operations.
You’ll learn:
How to build a partnership motion from zero to one by aligning strategy with company goals
Why partnership leaders need both quick wins and long-term bets to build internal confidence
How to identify the right partner opportunities by starting with customer and business priorities
When to qualify partners out before investing time and resources into scaling the program
What strong partner enablement looks like and how AI could improve knowledge sharing across ecosystems
Jump into the conversation:
(0:00) Introducing Marco Papa
(3:12) Creating a partner program from zero to one
(7:18) Balancing quick wins and long-term bets
(9:59) Choosing where to place partnership bets
(11:36) Starting with business goals before partner strategy
(15:03) Building partnerships by accident
(19:30) Learning the foundations of partner success
(25:11) Why reseller programs often fail
(29:50) Proving the motion before scaling
(32:59) Lessons from successful partner ecosystems
(36:18) How AI could transform partner enablement
(40:23) Final lessons on qualifying partners
Resources:
Connect with Marco on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/papamarco/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/papamarco/)
9 Sept 2026
Scaling Partnerships to 50% of Revenue with Andre Kaufmann
Companies may be overlooking one of their biggest growth levers by failing to give partnerships a seat at the revenue table.
While many organizations invest in building partner ecosystems, they often struggle to turn those relationships into a predictable source of growth. Scaling partnerships requires more than strong connections. It requires the processes, technology, and accountability needed to activate partners and drive measurable results.
Andre Kaufmann (https://www.linkedin.com/in/andre-kaufmann-59a522a/), Head of Global Partnerships at RoomPriceGenie (https://roompricegenie.com/), joins PartnerStack (https://www.linkedin.com/company/partnerstack/) CMO Tyler Calder (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylercalder) to discuss how he transformed partnerships into a major revenue channel. He shares how RoomPriceGenie built toward a goal of generating 50% of revenue through partnerships, why reactivating dormant partners became a key opportunity, and the operational changes needed to scale the program.
They also discuss creating predictable partner revenue, segmenting partner strategies, using automation to improve engagement, where AI fits into partnership teams, and why human relationships remain essential to ecosystem growth.
You’ll learn:
How to transform partnerships from a support function into a predictable revenue channel
Why reactivating dormant partners can unlock more growth than constantly sourcing new ones
How to build a partner motion with clear goals, attribution, and forecasting
When automation can scale partner engagement without replacing human relationships
What role AI should play in improving partnership operations and decision-making
Jump into the conversation:
(0:00) Introducing Andre Kaufmann
(1:00) From hospitality to partnerships
(3:00) Building RoomPriceGenie's partner strategy
(7:00) Making partnerships a revenue engine
(10:00) The path from 30% to 50% revenue
(13:00) Unlocking value from dormant partners
(20:00) Creating scalable partner engagement
(24:00) Balancing new and existing partners
(30:00) Automating partnerships without losing trust
(35:00) Where AI fits into partnerships
(40:00) Building the future of partner ecosystems
Resources:
Connect with Andre on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andre-kaufmann-59a522a/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/andre-kaufmann-59a522a/)
26 Aug 2026
How to Transition From Direct Sales to Partner-Led Growth
A partner-first strategy sounds simple in theory, but making it work requires companies to rethink everything from sales motions to internal processes and partner relationships.
For many organizations, the hardest part of partnerships isn’t launching a program; it’s building the confidence, consistency, and internal systems needed to make that program successful. The transition requires patience, alignment, and a willingness to evolve how the business operates.
Jamie Benoit (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-benoit/), Director of Business Development at Beauceron Security (http://www.beauceronsecurity.com/), joins PartnerStack (https://www.linkedin.com/company/partnerstack/) CMO Tyler Calder (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylercalder) to discuss her experience building and scaling partnerships at a growing cybersecurity company. Jamie shares the lessons she’s learned navigating the evolution of a partner program and the challenges that come with making partnerships a larger part of the company’s growth strategy.
They also discuss what it takes to build strong partner relationships, create alignment across teams, and develop a partnership approach that can scale.
You’ll learn:
How to transition from a direct sales motion to a partner-first growth strategy
Why successful partnerships require company-wide alignment and a long-term commitment
How to identify the right partners and build a program around their needs
What it takes to scale partner enablement as an ecosystem grows
Why giving up short-term margin can create larger opportunities through partnerships
Jump into the conversation:
(0:00) Introducing Jamie Benoit and Beauceron Security's partner-first approach
(3:56) Building a career across customer success, sales, and partnerships
(6:58) Why Beauceron shifted toward a partner-led growth model
(11:38) Expanding partnerships into the US market
(13:30) Finding the right partners and building credibility in a new market
(16:40) Creating a partner experience built on trust and differentiation
(18:57) Scaling partner enablement across the organization
(21:36) What breaks when partnership programs start to scale
(25:48) Staying committed through the long transition to partnerships
(29:47) Rethinking margin tradeoffs and the value of partner-led growth
(32:17) Applying partner-first principles to financial services
(37:46) Lessons for building sustainable partner ecosystems
(42:08) Using AI to support the future of partnerships
Resources:
Connect with Jamie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-benoit/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-benoit/)
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