Your 2026 Action Plan | Results Selling Framework Podcast Episode 26
Ready to start 2026 with unstoppable momentum? Join Keith Marchiano and Jeff Weiss as they unpack what it really takes to drive sales success. In this episode, they dive into the metrics that matter, the power of accountability, and how to plan effectively for long-term growth.
Learn how to overcome the biggest challenges of building a sales program and create proactive processes that generate consistent, high-quality revenue. Whether you’re leading a team or selling solo, this conversation will help you level up your sales strategy for the new year.
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Keith Marchiano | Program Manager - Academy Sales Enablement | Pax8
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Jeff Weiss | Executive Coach | Pax8
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Small Business Security in the Age of AI | Results Selling Framework Podcast Episode 25
In this timely Cybersecurity Month episode of the RSF Podcast, host Keith Marchiano sits down with cybersecurity expert James LaVine to tackle one of the most pressing challenges facing managed service providers today: protecting small businesses in an AI-driven threat landscape.
With his unique background spanning 25 years as an MSP owner and military intelligence expertise, LaVine brings a "head on a swivel" perspective to cybersecurity that every MSP needs to hear. The conversation explores how artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing the game—serving as both a powerful shield for defense and a sophisticated sword in the hands of cybercriminals.
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Keith Marchiano | Program Manager - Academy Sales Enablement | Pax8
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James LaVine | Academy Senior Sales Specialist | Pax8
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Just Ask, Just Grow: Inside Ascentient’s Sales Process | Results Selling Framework Podcast Episode 24
In this episode, join Keith Marchiano for a conversation with Kevin Hughes, Strategic Advisor at Ascentient. They discuss the process of selling IT services, including asking for introductions, planning with the client, and getting decision-makers in the room to avoid stalled deals.
Kevin shares his journey from sales admin to revenue leader, emphasizing relationship-building and leveraging client success stories to drive sales.
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Keith Marchiano | Senior Executive Coach | Pax8
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Kevin Hughes | Strategic Advisor | Ascentient
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How Sales, Community, and Reinvention Drove iTech’s Success | Results Selling Framework Podcast Episode 23
Dive into the latest episode featuring an insightful conversation with Brian Weiss, CEO of iTech, where we explore the entrepreneurial journey, the evolution from personalized tech services to embracing industry-wide frameworks, and the profound impact of community engagement.
Tune in for a thought-provoking journey through pivotal milestones—like iTech's 20-year anniversary, the adoption of the Results Selling Framework, and the importance of continually reinventing business strategies - and delve into challenges of rural tech business growth, the significance of adopting off-the-shelf solutions, and the crucial transition from self-developed tools to process-driven workflows.
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Keith Marchiano | Senior Executive Coach | Pax8
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Brian Weiss | CEO & Chief AI Officer | ITECH Solutions
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Improve Your Marketing & Sales by Talking to ALL the Right People | Results Selling Framework Podcast Episode 22
We all know the importance of speaking to the right contact when selling - but are you talking to ALL the right contacts?
Join Keith Marchiano and Pete Busam as they explain how to connect with multiple buyer personas within your target client profile.
Learn about the significance of brand recognition and how to complement your relationship-building sales skills with finely honed marketing strategies to propel your sales to the next level.
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Pete Busam | Chief Balancer | Equilibrium Consulting https://www.linkedin.com/in/petebusam/
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Join Keith Marchiano, Senior Executive Coach & Program Manager for Sales Enablement at Pax8, for the Results Selling Framework (RSF) podcast. The RSF provides a robust foundation designed to enhance your engagements with potential prospects and existing clients. This strategy can revolutionize your MSP’s sales approach, helping you connect with buyers and understand the problems their businesses face. Tune in to learn how to elevate your sales game and achieve better results through a proven framework.