244 – Driving Success in Google Cloud’s Marketplace: Insights from CDW

244 – Driving Success in Google Cloud’s Marketplace: Insights from CDW

Author: Vince Menzione - Technology Industry Sales and Partner Executive November 13, 2024 Duration: 5:19

Dustin Nelson, Sales Director at CDW, Joins Ultimate Partner®

I’m thrilled to share my interview with Dustin Nelson, Sales Director at CDW, recorded live at Google Cloud’s Marketplace Exchange! Dustin dives into how CDW has embraced the marketplace model to meet customers’ evolving needs in today’s SaaS-driven world, where cloud marketplaces are transforming how organizations buy, manage, and scale solutions.

Dustin shares CDW’s journey of building a dedicated team to support Google Cloud Marketplace transactions, which has led to impressive growth: over $400 million in marketplace business and 500 transactions this year alone. With customers now at the center, Dustin emphasizes that open collaboration between Google, ISVs, and partners like CDW is crucial for delivering enhanced value and transaction flexibility.

For organizations planning their 2025 marketplace strategy, Dustin advises embracing collaboration and focusing on customer-centric approaches to stay ahead in this fast-evolving ecosystem. Tune into this Ultimate Partner episode to hear how CDW is sparking the marketplace ecosystem!


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Hosted by Vince Menzione, a seasoned technology industry sales and partner executive, Ultimate Guide to Partnering® is a resource for professionals navigating the complex world of business alliances. This podcast digs into the strategies, stories, and shifting dynamics that define successful partnerships, particularly within the fast-moving tech sector. Each conversation moves beyond theory to deliver practical insights you can apply directly to your own channel programs, alliance models, and go-to-market efforts. You’ll hear from leaders who have built and scaled partner ecosystems, discussing everything from foundational relationship-building to the nuances of co-selling and navigating the constant wave of new technologies. The focus is on actionable intelligence-how to identify the right partners, structure mutually beneficial agreements, and create revenue engines that endure. It’s a deep dive into the business and marketing mechanics behind thriving collaborations, framed by news and trends that impact the landscape. For anyone involved in partnership roles, from managers to executives, this podcast serves as a regular source of clarity and direction, empowering partners to thrive during this time of rapid transformation. Tune in for candid discussions that cut through the noise and get to the core of what makes modern partnering work.
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