AI Predictions for 2026: What to Expect with Nancie Calder

Relationship Economics with David Nour

On today’s episode of the Hot Seat Podcast, Marie Wiese is joined by David Nour, CEO & Founder of Avnir and Author of Relationship Economics: Transform Your Most Valuable Business Contacts Into Personal And Professional Success. Marie and David sit down to talk about something that predates CRM, AI, and yet may be more valuable than ever: strategic relationships. Stay in Touch with The Hot Seat Podcast: 🔸 https://marketingcopilot.com/hot-seat-podcast/ [https://marketingcopilot.com/hot-seat-podcast/] 🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/company/marketing-copilot/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/marketing-copilot/] 🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/in/revenueengineering/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/revenueengineering/] Stay in Touch with David Nour 🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidnour/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidnour/] 🔸 https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/relationship-economics-transform-your-most-valuable-business-contacts-into-personal-and-professional-success/9781119855897.html [https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/relationship-economics-transform-your-most-valuable-business-contacts-into-personal-and-professional-success/9781119855897.html] 📩 Subscribe to the Hot Seat Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/in-the-hot-seat-7312926245321641984/ [https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/in-the-hot-seat-7312926245321641984/]

AI Predictions for 2026: What to Expect with Nancie Calder

On today’s episode of the Hot Seat Podcast, Marie Wiese is joined by Nancie Calder, Microsoft MVP & Global D365 CRM Practice Lead Executive at Avanade. During the episode, Marie and Nancie have an insightful conversation about the role of data in AI effectiveness, the shift from conversational AI to actionable AI, and the ongoing challenges of AI adoption and trust within organizations. Stay in Touch with The Hot Seat Podcast: 🔸 https://marketingcopilot.com/hot-seat-podcast/ [https://marketingcopilot.com/hot-seat-podcast/] 🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/company/marketing-copilot/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/marketing-copilot/] 🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/in/revenueengineering/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/revenueengineering/] Stay in Touch with Nancie Calder: 🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/in/nanciecalder/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nanciecalder/] 🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/company/avanade/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/avanade/] 📩 Subscribe to the Hot Seat Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/in-the-hot-seat-7312926245321641984/ [https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/in-the-hot-seat-7312926245321641984/]

Rethinking Sales & Marketing for 2026 with Coffee & Dunn

On today’s episode of the Hot Seat Podcast, Marie Wiese is joined by Thomas Manders, CEO of Coffee & Dunn and Susana Ramos, Director of Marketing Services at Coffee & Dunn. Marie, Thomas, and Susana sit down to discuss the evolving landscape of sales and marketing within the Microsoft ecosystem. Stay in Touch with The Hot Seat Podcast: 🔸 https://marketingcopilot.com/hot-seat-podcast/ [https://marketingcopilot.com/hot-seat-podcast/] 🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/company/marketing-copilot/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/marketing-copilot/] 🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/in/revenueengineering/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/revenueengineering/] Stay in Touch with Thomas & Susana: 🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasmanderstexas/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasmanderstexas/] 🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/in/susana-ramos/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/susana-ramos/] 🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/company/coffeedunn/ 📩 Subscribe to the Hot Seat Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/in-the-hot-seat-7312926245321641984/ [https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/in-the-hot-seat-7312926245321641984/]

Rethinking AI Adoption in the Microsoft Channel with Kristen Sage

On today’s episode of the Hot Seat Podcast, Marie Wiese is joined by Kristen Sage, CEO of Western Computer. Marie and Kristen sit down to discuss responsible AI adoption, the importance of defining outcomes, not tools in AI initiatives, and how essential good business process is. Stay in Touch with The Hot Seat Podcast: 🔸 https://marketingcopilot.com/hot-seat-podcast/ [https://marketingcopilot.com/hot-seat-podcast/] 🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/company/marketing-copilot/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/marketing-copilot/] 🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/in/revenueengineering/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/revenueengineering/] Stay in Touch with Kristen Sage: 🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-sage-mba-95a72655/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-sage-mba-95a72655/] 🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/company/western-computer/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/western-computer/] 🔸 www.westerncomputer.com [http://www.westerncomputer.com] 📩 Subscribe to the Hot Seat Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/in-the-hot-seat-7312926245321641984/ [https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/in-the-hot-seat-7312926245321641984/]

Solving Difficult Problems Using AI with Steven Settle

On this week’s episode of The Hot Seat Podcast, Marie Wiese is joined by Steven Settle, Managing Partner at Ryse Technologies. Marie and Steven sit down to discuss why 95% of AI projects fail—and how Ryse helps clients be part of the successful 5%, what it really means to be a Microsoft Frontier Partner (beyond just selling Copilot licenses), and how a problem-first, process-driven approach leads to faster, more impactful AI transformation. Tune in for an episode that cuts through AI hype and gets to the heart of how Microsoft partners can drive lasting business value. 👉Haven’t had the chance to secure your tickets for Community Summit NA 2025 yet? Use code “HOTSEAT10” for an exclusive discount: https://www.summitna.com/ [https://www.summitna.com/] Stay in Touch with The Hot Seat Podcast: 🔸 https://marketingcopilot.com/hot-seat-podcast/ [https://marketingcopilot.com/hot-seat-podcast/] 🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/company/marketing-copilot/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/marketing-copilot/] 🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/in/revenueengineering/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/revenueengineering/] Stay in Touch with Steven Settle 🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenfsettle/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenfsettle/] 🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/company/rysetechnologies/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/rysetechnologies/] 🔸 https://www.rysetechnologies.com/ 📩 Subscribe to the Hot Seat Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/in-the-hot-seat-7312926245321641984/ [https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/in-the-hot-seat-7312926245321641984/] 🔥 Interested in being on the show? Sign up today! [https://share.hsforms.com/1uHiDpgztSaKeCChpMPi7fw223e5?__hstc=83501385.61518242141e4571f35439242f0e582a.1740144192677.1743596601909.1743615835849.23&__hssc=83501385.2.1743615835849&__hsfp=3092599220]