In this episode of the Partner Awesome Podcast, Jason Asher and Ryan Albretsen discuss the significance of deployment forms in partner management, drawing from Jason's experience at NetSuite. They explore how these forms facilitate communication, accountability, and scalability within partnerships, while also sharing personal anecdotes and food-related discussions. The conversation sets the stage for future episodes focused on building effective deployment forms and enhancing partner management strategies.

Takeaways

• Deployment forms are crucial for managing partner relationships.
• Effective communication is key to successful partnerships.
• Scalability in partner programs requires structured processes.
• Deployment forms help track project statuses and escalations.
• Understanding the middle and back end of partnerships is essential.
• Partnerships function like businesses within businesses.
• Regular updates on projects can improve partner management.
• Deployment forms can reveal insights into project failures.
• The right tools can enhance the efficiency of partner managers.
• Future episodes will focus on building effective deployment forms.

Sound bites

"I was asked to deploy it in many different areas."

"You have to put together a timeline and put together a plan."

"These forms are really the pistons inside the engine."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Deployment Forms

05:44 The Importance of Deployment Forms

14:23 Looking Ahead: Future Topics on Deployment Forms

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