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BlueStar Nation is the podcast that tackles the hot topics, trends, and emerging technologies impacting the specialty IT reseller channel, software companies, MSPs, and hardware manufacturers. Hosted by John Martin & Dean Reverman.
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Addressing Waste & Inefficiency in Trucking & Logistics w/Baysys' Tom Hurwitch & Gerry Corriveau (opens the original)
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The trucking & logistics industry is vital to many other industries and the global economy. So why are so many fleets, BCOs, and shippers still using outdated, fragmented, and inefficient technology and processes? To answer that question and explore opportunities for resellers to address these issues with hardware & software solutions, we're joined this week by Baysys Founder & CEO Tom Hurwitch and Strategic Business Advisor Gerry Corriveau. What is waste costing fleet owners and cargo movers ev
Selling Your Value Through Story & Alignment w/Stephen Bergeron (opens the original)
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Putting the "value" in value-added reseller is about more than product mix, low prices, and taking customers out to dinner. To survive in a hyper-competitive market where every customer has just as much access to "speeds & feeds" spec sheets as you do, the difference is aligning your business with customers and defining what truly sets you apart. This week, Mountain Ties founder Stephen Bergeron brings 30+ years of channel sales experience to the show. What's changed in that time, for the better
Why You Should Be Selling Business Printers w/Epson’s Sam Patel & Koji Nawata (opens the original)
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Print is far from dead, and while we live in a very digital world, there is still a need for tangible, physical printing. Epson wants VARs to tap those opportunities by bringing its line of business inkjet printers into the channel. This week, Sandeep "Sam" Patel and Koji Nawata join the pod to pitch business printing for your portfolio. Why enterprise printers over consumer-grade? What verticals need these solutions? How should you approach existing and new customers? It's the episode that's re
The Evolution of Solutions Consulting w/Honeywell’s Theo Newman (opens the original)
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The modern reseller typically doesn't focus only on transactional sales. Solution selling has become the norm for any business that wants to grow and survive, but how should VARs structure their teams to be true consultants? This week, Honeywell's Theo Newman joins the podcast to explain the importance of building a team of "right people for the right role." How has the hardware sale changed from the customer perspective? How does AI impact the conversation? Why is barcode scanning the perfect e
Winning 2026 Public Sector Opportunities w/Zebra’s Chris Phann (opens the original)
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War, defense spending, tariffs, regulatory loosening, and the evolution of AI have changed the landscape of government contracting and public-sector technology needs. What does that mean for resellers hoping to win in 2026? Zebra's Senior Government Contracts Manager, Chris Phann, joins the show to share his insights and recommendations. How can VARs ensure they are FAR compliant? What helps them look good when responding to RFPs? How is Zebra helping resellers navigate this landscape? Around th
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