A Message to the Channel Community.
Ronnell Richards
Author Shut The Hell Up And Sell | LinkedIn Learning Instructor | 2023 Tech Channel Top Influencer | 2024 TA 101 Winner | CMO @ ADI | Founder @ Business & Bourbon | Sales/Marketing Consultant
Doing what’s right can be difficult, and it takes courage.
I’m proud to be a leader in this space, but I'm not proud of the way women have to operate in it.
There are bad actors in every industry, and there are bad actors in the channel — and the women in the channel are often the ones who have to deal with the repercussions.
It’s time to take a stand and evolve our culture publicly. I’m taking a pledge to support and protect women’s safety in the channel, and I invite you all to join me.
1. Say Something: Do not be silent when you observe unprofessional, predatory, or disrespectful actions towards women in the channel.
2. Do Something: Take action. Intervene and report bad actors. Take a stand. Create public policies and enforce them. Don’t let them slide.
3. Listen: If you’re not aware or uninformed about this issue, ask the women you know. Be a safe space for women to share and be heard.
If you stand by these principles, let the community know. Download the pledge logo. Make a post and publicly commit. Let our sisters know we support them, and they have an ACTIVE ally in you.
Our community can be a place of change, and it starts with each of us taking a stand.
In the tech sales industry, prioritizing customer experience isn't just about making a sale—it's about building lasting relationships. Understanding and addressing your customers' pain points lets you tailor solutions that truly resonate, fostering loyalty and trust that lasts beyond the end of the transaction.
That's why customer experience is the focus of our next Business & Bourbon® LIVE event. We've assembled an all-star lineup of industry experts to share their insider techniques, answer your questions, and offer their predictions on the future of the space.
Here's what you need to know:
📅 Event Date: May 15th, 2024
5:30 - 8:30 pm MDT
📍 Venue: Venture X Denver North
2590 Welton Street, Suite 200
Denver, CO 80205
I’ll be hosting, accompanied by Stephan C. Baity , Philip Rawleigh , Jamaal Savwoir , Devan Adler , Mike Berlin , Brad Odom , John Coulter , Christina Mara , and Brian May .
Be sure to mark your calendars and RSVP — you don't want to miss this.
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7moI’m sorry I missed this in my own backyard, Ronnell Richards! Doing the right thing doesn’t come naturally to any of us. Yet it is what we must do to develop the kind of character that will sustain us. It is not easy to do the right thing when the wrong thing is expedient. Why is this? I think it’s an unhealthy obsession with building image v building integrity. Image is a facade, but integrity won’t allow our lips to violate our heart. Character isn’t created in a crisis; it only comes to light. People with integrity are consistent and live by their principles—no matter where they are, who they are with, or what kind of situation they find themselves in. Developing character and maintaining integrity requires constant attention. Thank you for asking the tough questions that prompt men and women within our industry to look within and question our moral standings.
Author Shut The Hell Up And Sell | LinkedIn Learning Instructor | 2023 Tech Channel Top Influencer | 2024 TA 101 Winner | CMO @ ADI | Founder @ Business & Bourbon | Sales/Marketing Consultant
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7moEmpowering women in the workplace is crucial for a more inclusive community. Let's keep pushing forward together. 💪
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7moSuch an important conversation. Looking forward to the event.