Get Here: Words of Advice from Super9 Austin Graduates

At Channel Connect last year, we announced our plan to bring Super9, our exclusive cloud sales training program, to over 200 Intelisys Sales Partners in 2017.
The inaugural event was first offered to a hand-selected group of nine Intelisys Sales Partners. The first Super9 graduates dubbed their successes after the training the “Super9 Effect.” Five months after the initial Super9 training, the companies these first nine Sales Partners represent collectively increased their cloud orders by 60 percent, and the group’s cloud revenue was up 95 percent six months following Super9.
Our first 2017 Super9 event was held in Austin, Texas. Two back-to-back sessions, 54 Sales Partners, nine Supplier Partners, and some of the best opportunities for learning anywhere in the channel.
In the video clip below, Brandon Knight, our Cloud Evangelist, caught up with three of our amazing Sales Partners shortly after Session 1 of Super9 Austin. Kyle Burt, President of Catch Solutions, Matt DeGennaro, President of MPD Telesolutions, and Chris Terrell, President of Innovative Telecom and Cloud were on the winning Team 1 of our presentation competition.
Watch now to find out what these three cloud winners said about Super9, the advice they have for Partners, and the challenge they delivered to a Tricia Ward, Managing Director of Onward Communications, one of the inaugural Super9 graduates and a leader in the space . . .
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Brandon: All right, guys, Cloud Evangelist here at Super9 Austin with the winning team happily named Team Number 1. They won the presentation competition so I’m going to let them introduce themselves real quick, and their agency, and tell you what they think of attending their first Super9. Go for it.
Kyle: Kyle Burt with Catch Solutions, and I just want to say Super9 is incredible. You guys need to get here. We learned so much this week. Desktop-as-a-Service, infrastructure, platform. It’s great stuff. Get here.
Matt: Matthew DeGennaro from MPD Telesolutions. I just want to say this was probably the best training I’ve been to, and this team was awesome. Tricia Ward, we’re coming after you.
Brandon: I love that.
Chris: Chris Terrell with Innovative Telecom and Cloud in Greensboro. Same thing, except something I didn’t expect to get out of this week–which I did get–was sales training. It’s beyond the cloud. It’s about selling.
Brandon: There you go, guys. If you have an opportunity to get to Super9, get to one. These guys are great. They set the bar really, really high.

 

Ken Mills

President

Ken Mills serves as President of Intelisys and is committed to driving growth for Intelisys and our partners. As a distinguished technology executive with over two decades of experience, Ken has previously held leadership roles at EPIC iO, Dell Technologies and Cisco, and served as a fellow with the U.S. Department of State. His strategic mindset has been an integral part of launching innovative products and solutions in the fields of AI, IoT, and 5G. Ken is driven by his curiosity and passion for groundbreaking technology and complex problems, and constantly explores new frontiers in the world of technology.

Monica Lutes

Manager, People & Culture, ScanSource, Inc. and Intelisys

As Manager, People & Culture, Monica has worked closely with Intelisys employees and leaders since 2018 and has worked with ScanSource companies since 2016. A Human Resources professional with 11 years of experience encompassing all areas of HR, especially employee relations, recruiting, compliance, and training, Monica approaches her role as Manager, People & Culture from a consultative perspective. Her goal is to provide advice and guidance to leaders so they can focus on growing the best teams for the business while also supporting employees’ goals.

Ansley Hoke

SVP Marketing, ScanSource, Inc. and Intelisys

Ansley Hoke is the Senior Vice President of Marketing at ScanSource, Inc., a role she has held since 2019, and extended her leadership to include Intelisys in 2023. She joined the company in 2001, serving in merchandising leadership roles for ScanSource POS and Barcode, including acting Vice President of Merchandising and then later VP of Merchandising for ScanSource Catalyst and overall VP of ScanSource Catalyst. She oversaw sales, supplier relations, and services. Known for her pivotal role in creating effective marketing strategies, Ansley has been integral in driving demand, enhancing partner programs, and significantly contributing to the company’s revenue growth and channel relationships.

Mike Baur

CEO of ScanSource, Inc. and Interim President of Intelisys

Mike Baur serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at ScanSource. Mike has served as the Company’s President or CEO since its inception, as a director since December 1995, and as Chairman of the Board since February 2019. Mike has developed a deep institutional knowledge and perspective regarding ScanSource’s strengths, challenges and opportunities. He has more than 30 years of experience in the IT industry, having served in various leadership and senior management roles in the technology and distribution industries before joining ScanSource. Mike brings strong leadership, entrepreneurial, business building and development skills and experience to the Board.

Stephanie Bouras

Regional Vice President, Southeast

Driven by a partner-first philosophy and a passion for innovation, Bouras embodies a leadership style that’s both compassionate and data-driven. As the Regional Vice President, Southeast, at Intelisys, she’s leveraged her extensive marketing and sales experience to propel her team to new heights. A firm believer in aligning herself with her partners, she sees herself as a collaborator and an integral part of their business. This perspective has allowed her to forge deep connections and drive success. A Florida native, Stephanie’s attention to detail and unwavering commitment to her partners have been key factors in her success.

Michael Raspanti

Regional Vice President, Northeast

Michael joined Intelisys in June of 2020, as a long-time channel veteran. He is responsible for leading the Northeast Region, helping continue the tremendous momentum in one of our strongest markets while also recruiting new up and coming partners that will be the growth engine of our future success.

Kristy Thomas

Vice President, Partner Experience and Enablement

Thomas is responsible for Sales Partner enablement and education for all our technology segments, including CX, managed security, mobility, and connectivity. With over 20 years of executive background in telephony, UCaaS, CCaaS and Cloud services, Kristy enables her customers to think broader and deeper as she guides them through their decision journey. Some of the biggest deals in the channel have become a reality thanks to the expertise and humble excellence Kristy brings to her client’s projects.