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Staying the Course: Wine, Persistence and the Channel – Intelisys

# Staying the Course: Wine, Persistence and the Channel

January 8, 2018

What do the wine industry and the telecom industry have in common? Like creating a fine wine, building a recurring revenue business takes patience, persistence and staying the course–and offers valuable rewards.

Dana Topping, Intelisys Co-Owner, has faced many challenges in his journey as a “mad scientist” winemaker and channel veteran. In the video below, Dana reflects on the lessons he’s learned, and how Sales Partners can meet and overcome challenges in their own business journeys.

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