Never GTM Alone Podcast
Never GTM Alone is more than a podcast — it’s a community for partner marketers and GTM leaders who believe success starts with real connection. Hosted by Rick Currier and powered by PartnerVista, the show features unfiltered conversations with the people behind the pipeline — the ones scaling partnerships, embracing AI, and building go-to-market with heart. New episodes drop regularly, so tune in, join the movement, and become a GTM Buddy — because no one should GTM alone.
Ben Henson on AI for Lead Gen, Interactive Content, and Smarter Pipeline Conversion
Rick sits down with Ben Henson—B2B lead gen veteran and founder of Peel—to explore how AI is transforming the way we convert leads, deliver content, and engage buyers. From his early days at TechTarget and Integrate to launching Peel’s AI-powered content tools, Ben shares what’s broken in traditional lead gen—and how to fix it.
Tukan Das on Startup Growth, AI Tools for Marketers, and the Power of Community
Tukan Das, founder of Gia and former CEO of LeadSift, joins Never GTM Alone to explore how AI is transforming go-to-market strategy. From building startups outside Silicon Valley to hosting sold-out AI meetups and launching tools for service-based businesses, Tukan shares lessons on community-driven growth, hiring top talent, and using no-code AI to accelerate marketing and execution.
Kathryn Rose on Fixing MDF, Building Community, and Writing the AI Playbook for Channel Marketers
Kathryn Rose didn’t set out to build a movement—she just wanted to help her friends in channel marketing survive the chaos. Fast forward a year, and the Channel Marketing Association is now one of the fastest-growing, most energized communities in the space. In this episode, Kathryn joins Rick to share the scrappy beginnings, the “holy crap” webinar moment, and what it really takes to build a community that works. From behind-the-scenes stories of their intimate events to solving big industry headaches like MDF and launching AI tools built for marketers (not instead of them), this conversation is tactical, honest, and packed with hard-earned insight from someone who’s been in the trenches.
From Print Ads to PartnerVista: Hondo Lewis on Partner Marketing, Startups & Betting on Yourself
In this episode, Rick Currier is joined by Hondo Lewis, PartnerVista's new President and Co-founder, for a candid conversation about his journey from hustling in local print advertising to leading PartnerVista. Hondo shares his experience launching his own consultancy, his passion for community, and why he’s betting on human connection and AI to transform partner marketing. They dive into the importance of delivering on promises, staying true to values, and the excitement of building a company from the ground up.
From White Papers to Workshops: Partner Marketing That Actually Converts with Christina Carstensen
Christina Carstensen , Managing Director of Aega Partner Marketing, joins Rick to talk content that works, campaigns that scale, and why most agencies still don’t get partner marketing. They unpack what makes this space so different, how to turn a single white paper into an ecosystem of pipeline-driving assets, and why a quarterly budget doesn’t have to mean tactical chaos. If you're tired of logo swaps and one-and-done webinars, this episode is your blueprint for building smarter, more strategic GTM with your partners.
Brussels Sprouts and BANT: Why Lead Gen Needs a Makeover with Matt Levine
What do BANT, Brussels sprouts, and broken nurture streams have in common? According to Matt Levine of LeadScale, they’ve all gotten a bad rap—but the real problem isn’t the ingredients, it’s the recipe. In this lively episode recorded in Santa Cruz, Rick Currier and Matt dive into the evolving world of B2B lead gen: what’s broken, what’s working, and why transparency, data fluency, and a little back-to-basics thinking might just save us all. From fighting black-hole lead handoffs to spotting shady syndication, this is a must-listen for any marketer trying to make demand gen less murky—and more magical.
How to Make Tech Partnerships Actually Work with Mike Mahoney
Mike Mahoney of Tanium joins Rick to break down the art (and grind) of partner marketing at scale. From co-building GTM plans that don’t gather dust, to aligning sales teams that usually just toss leads over the fence, Mike shares how he juggles product, partner, and field enablement—while still finding time to unplug on his sailboat. Plus, a real talk on AI, content budgets, and why your next big partnership probably won’t scale without serious structure. This one’s for the overworked marketer doing too much… across too many teams.
Diversity, Leadership & Owning Your Voice with Carilu Melander
In this heartfelt and high-impact episode, Rick Currier sits down with Carilu Contreras-Melander, Senior Director of Americas Partner Marketing at Zscaler, to explore what it really means to lead with authenticity, courage, and empathy in today’s tech world. From Buenos Aires during political unrest to the boardrooms of AppDynamics, AWS, and Zscaler, Carilu shares her remarkable journey through partner marketing, leadership challenges, and breaking barriers as a Latina in tech. Together, they dive into the uncomfortable truths around workplace bias, mentorship gaps, and what it takes to build a truly equitable team culture. Expect real stories, honest insights, and practical advice for anyone looking to advocate for others, lead with empathy, or simply find the right room where they can thrive. Oh - and a dog named Winston may or may not make his podcast debut.
From Buzzword to Business Driver: How AI Is Actually Getting It Done with Shawn Mills
AI isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the next frontier of business transformation. In this episode, Rick Currier welcomes Shawn Mills, CEO of Pisteyo, for a refreshingly real and deeply insightful conversation on how AI is actually being adopted inside today’s organizations. Shawn shares war stories from the field—how he’s helping companies cut decision cycles from days to minutes, why leadership buy-in is finally catching up to grassroots AI experiments, and what it takes to get marketers closer to close in a lead-to-revenue world. From personal productivity hacks and low-code automation to one-to-one personalization at scale, this episode breaks down how to move fast without boiling the ocean. Whether you're AI-curious or already automating your workflows, you'll walk away with strategic frameworks, practical advice, and some hard-earned lessons from the trenches. Plus, hear why saying “please” to AI might just save your future robot life.
The Leap to Fractional Leadership with Angela Salerno
What happens when a seasoned partner marketer leaves the safety of full-time roles to dive into the wild world of fractional leadership? In this candid, zero-prep conversation, we catch up with Angela Salerno over a glass of Chardonnay to unpack the mindset, motivation, and meaning behind her leap into consulting. From partner-first philosophies to the magic of community, from networking secrets to embracing the unknown—this episode is a masterclass in navigating career pivots with humor, heart, and hard-earned insight. Whether you're thinking about freelancing, leading with purpose, or just want to feel less alone in your GTM journey, this one’s for you.