The Partner Empowerment Podcast by Cox Business

Risk and Reward: How to Take the Leap from Idea to Successful Business

Vice President of Channel Sales at Cox Business, John Muscarella, sits down with successful entrepreneur Jed Kenzy, Co-Founder of Innovative Business Solutions, LLC., Clear Connect, and CableFinder to talk about what it takes to make the leap from idea to successful business. Learn from a successful risk taker how to balance risk vs reward, and best practice insights for taking the first step.

How Do you Keep Employees Motivated and Loyal, not just amid the Great Resignation?

When looking for guidance on fostering a work environment that motivates and retains top talent, and enables you to recruit the right fit employees as you grow, there is no one better to speak with than Kia Painter, EVP and Chief People Officer at Cox Communications. Kia joins John Muscarella, Vice President of Channel Sales at Cox Business to talk about how the pandemic changed how professionals look at their careers, what they expect from employers, and what keeps them happy and loyal.

The State of Service Providers: Why Now is the Time to Double Down on Managed Cloud Services

In this informative conversation with Duane Barnes, Vice President & General of RapidScale, we discuss how Service Providers continue to evolve and insights that will help Partners stay competitive as the market continues to change. From why you need to be adopting cloud services for your customers to where the puck is going around digital transformation, this episode is designed to show you how you can best help customers today.

Why Inclusivity, Diversity, and Equity Matter to Your Bottom Line

Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity, or IDE, is an important part of every size business’s framework, whether you are actively thinking about it or not. Why it should matter to you and your business, from hiring practices to how you interact and succeed with customers, and how you decide to integrate it into your corporate culture is a sensitive, and important, topic that we start to scratch the surface of in today’s podcast with Cox Business Director of Inclusion, Development & Culture Sharon Franklin.

Why the Media is An Important Component to Your Growth Strategy

In this episode, Senior Director of Sales and Channel Programs at Cox Business, John Muscarella, is joined by Maryann Balbo, Group Vice President at Cox Media, to discuss why intentional marketing is critical for any business, and how media is an effective tool for creating awareness. Leveraging Maryann's deep expertise, she shares the importance of understanding the voice of your company, how you can find an angle that positions you as the expert, and how can you use your point of view to stand out and amplify your brand no matter your size or budget.