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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Partnership Mastermind, host Chris Lavoie sits down with Bryan Williams, founder of Hockey Stick Advisory and former ecosystem leader at Vend and Xero, for a masterclass on B2B SaaS partnerships and partner ecosystem strategy.Bryan shares how he went from building referral engines in UK gyms to running one of the most respected partnership advisory firms in APAC. He and Chris unpack the most expensive myths in partnerships (including “just recruit more partners”), the shift from partner acquisition to partner productivity, and the five-pillar framework Bryan uses to help 60+ companies build predictable, partner-led revenue. They also dig into leadership alignment with the CEO and CRO, redefining KPIs for sales and success, and how to operationalize partnerships so they’re embedded across the entire go-to-market motion.Bryan Williams---------------Learn more about Partnership Mastermind https://partnershipmastermind.com/Connect with Chris on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-lavoie-phd-aaaa4111b/Chris Lavoie is a leading voice in B2B SaaS partnerships, known for building programs that deliver real, measurable results. As the founder of Partnership Mastermind, he equips professionals with actionable tools, training, and mentorship. After building multiple partnership programs, he launched Partnership Mastermind.
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