Episode Details

Episode 61 of “The Trusted Advisor” features the wildly popular “Battle of the Channel Stars” format, an industry-focused conversation in a fun and competitive framework. The RSPA’s Jim Roddy talks with Steve Silberman of VAR MPI POS and Stacy Carrillo of North American Bancard about the six key skills every channel leader needs:

• Sales/business development
• Customer service
• Troubleshooting
• Teamwork
• Lifelong learner
• Servant leadership

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