Rethinking AI Adoption in the Microsoft Channel with Kristen Sage

Building a Microsoft Practice from Scratch with Alta Ganbold

On today’s episode of the Hot Seat Podcast, Marie Wiese is joined by Alta Ganbold, Founder of MVP 1st. Marie and Alta sit down to discuss his journey into ERP, what it takes to build a Microsoft practice from scratch, and how MVP 1stbecame the Business Central Partner that CFOs trust for their ERP deployment. 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 Alta Ganbold & MVP FIRST 🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/in/aganbold/ 🔸 https://mvp1st.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/]

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/]