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Alex Buckles

Partnerships & Co-Sell Resource Library

Explore our complete library of partnerships, co-sell, and revenue resources, organized by topic.

Co-Sell

  • AWS Marketplace Co-Sell: The Motion Most ISVs Skip
  • Co-Sell Activation: 8-Week Cadence That Builds Pipeline
  • Co-Sell Advisor: When to Hire One
  • Co-Sell Agency: What to Outsource and Keep In-House
  • Co-Sell Enablement: What to Ship and When
  • Co-Sell Financial Services: A Practical Guide
  • Co-Sell Playbook Template: Sections That Matter
  • Co-Sell Playbook for the Economic Buyer
  • Co-Sell Reporting: Metrics Finance Will Fund
  • Co-Sell Without Warm Relationships: Does It Work?
  • Co-Sell vs Co-Marketing: Where They Differ
  • Co-Sell vs Cross-Sell: A Clear Distinction
  • What Is Co-Selling?

Partner Programs

  • Building a Partner Program: The 2026 Operating Blueprint
  • How to Recruit Partners in 2026: A Field Guide
  • How to Scale a Partner Program in 2026
  • Partner Incentives: Designing Ones That Work in 2026
  • Partner Program Design Consulting: What to Expect
  • Partner Program Design: From Blank Page to Motion
  • Partner Program Strategy: Choosing Where to Win
  • Partner Program Structure: Tiers, Roles, Rules
  • Recruiting Partner Program: How to Build One
  • ServiceNow Partner Program: How It Works
  • The Cost of Not Having a Partner Program

Partner Enablement

  • Account Planning Template: A 2026 Framework
  • How to Drive AE Adoption of Partners in 2026
  • How to Go to Market With a Partner: 2026 Field Guide
  • Partner Account Planning and Always-On Partner Comms
  • Partner Enablement Template: What to Put In It
  • Partner Engagement Strategy: How to Build One That Sticks
  • Partner Mindshare Strategy: Earning Seller Attention
  • Partner Mindshare: Why Partners Choose to Sell You
  • Perpetual Mindshare Partnerships: How to Earn It
  • Sales Rep Partner Adoption: How to Drive It
  • Scale Partner Activation Without Headcount

Attribution & Reporting

  • How to Resolve Partner Attribution Disputes
  • Multi-Touch vs Last-Touch Partner Attribution
  • Partner Event ROI: How to Measure It Properly
  • Partner ROI: Measuring Return on Partnerships
  • Partner-Influenced Pipeline: Define and Report It
  • Partner-Influenced Revenue: How to Measure It
  • Setting Partner Attribution Windows for Long Deals

Partnerships Forecasting

  • Build a Partner Pipeline Forecast CFOs Trust
  • Forecastable: Definition, Examples, and Use Cases
  • How CROs Should Think About Partner Pipeline
  • How to Report Partner Pipeline to the Board
  • Partner Pipeline Confidence Bands

Roles & Hiring

  • Alliance Manager: Role, Responsibilities, 2026 Hiring Bar
  • Channel Manager Job Description: Template, Skills, Comp
  • Fractional VP Partnerships: When to Hire One in 2026
  • Partner Manager Day-to-Day: The Real Job
  • Partner Ops as a Service: When to Outsource It
  • Partner Sales Exec: What the Role Actually Owns
  • Partner Sales Execution: From Plan to Closed Deals
  • Partner Sourcing: How to Find the Partners You Need
  • Partnerships Consultancy: When to Hire One
  • Partnerships Team Structure: How to Build It
  • Stop Hiring the Wrong Fractional Channel Chief

Partner Tech & PRM

  • Automation vs Orchestration: Partnership AI Buyer Test
  • Conversation Intelligence for Partner Sales
  • Data Trust Is the Real AI Prerequisite
  • Justifying Crossbeam: The Internal Business Case
  • Partner Ecosystem Platforms: 2026 Buyer’s Guide
  • What Is AI for Partnerships? A Builder’s Take
  • What Is PRM Software? The Honest Definition
  • WorkSpan Alternatives in 2026: 6 Options

Ecosystem-Led Growth

  • Category Domination for Anchor SaaS
  • Ecosystem-Qualified Leads: What an EQL Is
  • PLG vs ELG: How the Two Growth Motions Differ
  • Where Does Ecosystem-Led Growth Work Best?

Partner Marketing

  • Always-On Comms: The Partner Cadence That Keeps Mindshare
  • Co-Marketing Campaigns That Actually Convert
  • Joint Value Prop Template: A 2026 Working Guide
  • Partner Event Strategy: A Pipeline-First Playbook
  • Partner Field Marketing: A Pipeline Operating Model

B2B Sales Foundations

  • Document Buyer Evaluation Considerations
  • Frontline Sales Management: The Kite Framework
  • Frontline Sales Manager Development: A Practical Guide
  • How to Become a Trusted Advisor in Partner Sales
  • How to Leverage Advocates in B2B Sales
  • How to Prioritize Accounts in Account-Based Selling
  • Let’s Build a Predictable Selling System
  • MEDDPIC: Decision Process vs. Paper Process
  • Mutual Action Plan vs. Close Plan vs. Co-Sell Plan
  • Partner Mutual Action Plan: The Shared Close Map
  • Stakeholder Research Best Practices for B2B Sales
  • Why B2B Partnerships Matter to Sales Reps

More from Forecastable

  • 5 Non-Sales Referral Partners That Drive More Pipeline
  • AWS Marketplace Strategy: Billing Rail, Co-Sell, or Both?
  • B2B SaaS Partnerships: A Practical Operating Guide
  • Building the CRO-CPO Relationship That Drives Revenue
  • Companies Who Need Partners
  • Companies With Partners
  • Execution Discipline in Partnerships: A 2026 Field Guide
  • Executive Alignment Meaning: A 2026 Field Definition
  • Executive Alignment Meeting: A 2026 Operating Playbook
  • Five to Eight Partners Per Enterprise Deal
  • Justify Partnership Investment to Your CFO in 2026
  • Outsourced Partnerships: When It Works, When It Fails
  • Partner Account-Development Play
  • Partner Email Tracking: Accountability That Holds
  • Partner ICP: Define Partners Worth Recruiting
  • Partner Margin Structure: Reseller Economics
  • Partner Qualification: Vetting Who to Sign
  • Partner Sales Motion: How Deals Get Done
  • Partner Sales Operations: The Engine of Co-Sell
  • Partner-Led Growth: What It Is and When It Works
  • Partner-Sourced Revenue from Large SaaS Partners
  • Partnerships in 2026: Revenue or Marketing?
  • Questions to Ask Partner About Prospect Deals
  • Salesforce ISV Partner: Tiers, Path, 2026 Playbook
  • Turn Fluffy Partner Meetings Into Revenue Conversations

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HubSpot Deal Stages Co-Sell: How to Set Them Up

What is a HubSpot deal stages co-sell setup? Short answer: A HubSpot deal stages co-sell setup is the way you configure your pipeline so a deal worked with a partner is tracked as one, from the stage where the partner enters to the credit captured at close. It uses your existing pipeline plus a few […]

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  • Partnerships Roles & Hiring
Alex Buckles

How to Start a Partner Program: A Practical Guide

What is a partner program? Short answer: How to start a partner program comes down to four moves: pick the one partner type that fits your motion, define what a partner does and earns, recruit a small first cohort, and instrument the program so you can see what it produces. It is a deliberate build […]

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  • Partner Tech & PRM
Alex Buckles

Best Partner Relationship Management Software: How to Pick

What does “best partner relationship management software” actually mean? Short answer: Best partner relationship management software is not a single product, it is the system that fits the specific partner motion you run. It is chosen by matching a platform’s real strengths, deal registration, attribution, enablement, and integration depth, to the program you operate, not […]

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Alex Buckles

Partner Relationship Management Best Practices for 2026

What are partner relationship management best practices? Short answer: Partner relationship management best practices are the operating habits that turn a partner program from a signed-logo list into a revenue motion, defining the partner job, activating fast, keeping enablement current, and instrumenting attribution before launch. They are about how you run the program day to […]

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  Mollie Bodensteiner is an experienced operations professional with a demonstrated track record of utilizing technology to support operational processes that drive performance and innovation. She currently is the Vice President of Operations at Sound and owns go-to-market agency, MB Solutions. Mollie has previously held operations leadership roles at Deel, Syncari, Corteva and Marketo. She has over 14 years of experience in both B2C and B2B operations and technology. When she is not working, Mollie enjoys spending time with her husband, three small children, and two large dogs. Childhood Career/Dream: Growing up in the age of Disney and Nick@Nite I always wanted to be a child actor (good thing that never was actually pursued 🙂 Favorite Win: I am not sure I have a specific “win” but I think I get the most joy and excitement from coaching others and watching them hit major milestones in their career. The first time you get to promote someone on your team or watch them lead a major project – are always career highlights! Personal Fun Facts: Favorite Song: If it’s love, Train Favorite Movie: Good Will Hunting Favorite Meme: Disaster Girl
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Kelsey Buckles

Director of Operations

 

My journey from Education to Operations has equipped me with a unique perspective and skill set that perfectly aligns with Forecastable’s mission to help businesses improve sales collaboration through partner co-selling strategies.

At Forecastable, I am passionate about empowering teams and organizations to unlock the full potential of strategic partnerships. By leveraging my expertise in communication, leadership, and operational efficiency, I contribute to creating seamless co-selling processes that align with business goals and deliver exceptional results.

The intersection of my educational foundation and operational experience fuels my dedication to fostering alignment, building trust, and enhancing collaboration between partners. I am driven by the opportunity to contribute to a platform that not only optimizes sales strategies but also strengthens relationships that lead to long-term growth.

Paul Jonhson

Chief Technology Officer (Co-founder)

 

Paul Johnson has 20+ years of software development and consulting experience for a variety of organizations, ranging from startups to large-enterprise organization with highly-complex needs.

Mr. Johnson has a long track record of successful technology deployments.
This, combined with his deep passion for machine learning and exceptional user experience design, allows him to lead our technical direction from the front with confidence.

Alex Buckles

Product, Partnerships, and Value Engineering (Co-founder)

 

After serving in The United States Marine Corps, Alex Buckles spent the next two decades as a student of revenue production and an advocate for innovation.

Along the way, he has helped numerous companies achieve double and triple-digit growth by crafting and executing high-performing go-to-market strategies, with co-selling at the center of each.

As a once-advanced technical marketer, an expert sales & partner professional, and a strong customer success advocate, Mr. Buckles understands the impact of these functions aligning not only on revenue production, but on the day-to-day execution of the go-to-market strategy. This concept of revenue-team alignment is what quickly became the foundation of Forecastable back in January of 2018.

In his free time, you’ll find him spending quality time with his children, one of whom is on the autism spectrum. 1 in 36 children in the U.S. are on the spectrum and boys are four times more likely to be diagnosed than girls.

With that in mind, Mr. Buckles plans on dedicating the rest of his life serving those living with autism, through his organization Pathways for Autism. From his perspective, there must be a scalable and financially self-sustaining infrastructure established to put as many individuals with autism as possible on a path towards complete independence as adults.