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Today, we're joined by Channel Legend, Janet Schijns Co Founder and CEO of JS Group. Join us as we dive deep into the evolving landscape of partnerships and leadership in the tech industry. In this episode, we explore a wide array of topics, from the potential pitfalls in e-commerce management to the changing roles of CEOs and CIOs in the age of cloud tech. Janet Schijns is a dedicated and strategic leader known for her protective and defensive approach in supporting business partners. She keenly understands the delicate balance between shielding partners from disruptive market noise and ensuring management remains receptive to critical feedback. Her leadership focus aims to prevent any slowdowns in partner sales momentum, while also fostering transparent communication channels within the organization. We'll unpack the complexities of modern partner ecosystems and the rise of new marketplace dynamics, emphasizing the critical importance of Chief Partner Officers (CPOs) and why they could be the most sought-after CEOs of the future. Janet and Vince will also highlight how companies like Vodafone and Infosys are making substantial commitments to tech giants like Microsoft, and discuss the nervousness surrounding traditional distribution channels amidst these shifts. Moreover, you'll hear insightful predictions about the future of marketplaces, how generative AI is reshaping repetitive business tasks, and why an inclusive partner strategy is paramount. We'll also delve into the economic uncertainties we face, the booming investment in cloud infrastructure, and the critical role of alliance managers in navigating these new terrains.Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a business leader, or someone interested in the future of partnerships, this episode is packed with valuable insights. So, tune in as we explore how to stay ahead in a constantly evolving business landscape and why the next big CEO might just come from the CPO ranks.

I'm excited to welcome back my next guest to Ultimate Guide to Partnering. Janet Schijns is a go-to-market and profitable growth expert, board member, ecosystem growth expert, and megacosm guru. As CEO of JS Group, a transformative market consulting firm, Janet is a visionary of the channel ecosystem, she is in charge of developing GTM plans and numerous 5-star, award-winning channel programs. Her approach is to manage challenges with a razor-sharp problem-solving skill set that delivers. Janet has the "street cred" and experience to close deals in business and operating models, sales channels, partner development, product innovation, digital transformation, robotics and automation, and ecosystem management. In this episode, Janet and I deep dive on why partnerships fail & how to fix them. Let's dive into the world of channels and ecosystems with Janet as she shares her expertise on the challenges executive-level managers encounter in channel strategy, marketplace predictions, the role of generative AI, market action planning, and fail-first strategy. She also discusses how to address the lack of women in partnerships, protect women from abuse through financial independence, and more.

How collaboration is going to be sold, promoted, ingested, service supported by firms in the coming years “Change doesn't just knock on the door,” says Janet Schijns, JS Group, CEO. “It practically demolishes the door to make its grand entrance. And the next few years, we're going to ramp up even that pace of change we've all become used to in the industry. AI is the new workforce, automating everything from customer service to network optimization and bringing rapid innovation to our space with varying impacts. Channel partners, even competitors creating integrated solutions that offer more value to end users. And then on top of that, partners working with partners, working with partners, working with partners is now the norm. And with all that innovation, in AI and in collab, there's a laser focus also on security…” “I'm going to be sharing our proprietary research on how collaboration is going to be sold, promoted, ingested, service supported by firms in the coming years amidst all this change.” In this podcast, catch a look at the future and catch a look at this special content to be offered at this week's conference. “Nobody's talking about the vendor's brand anymore. They're talking about the experience for the customer and many times their own brand.” Visit www.jsgnow.com

In honor of Women's History Month, we celebrate the iconic women leaders shaping the future of Partners, Channels, and Ecosystems. Janet Schijns, the CEO of JS Group. Janet and I have a tremendous conversation about the principles of partner channel and ecosystem coaching she gives technology organizations and partners. In this must-listen episode, Janet Schijns leads a MASTERCLASS achieving your greatest results with Ecosystems & Megacosms.

If you're not behind bars when you see this, things could be worse. But things are about to get better in a hurry once you hear Matt, Rich, and guest host Henry Timm, of Phantom Technology Solutions, discuss two new enterprise-grade firewalls that Sophos says could be right for SMBs too, why Mac management is a profit-booster many MSPs ignore, and ChannelPro's Vendors on the Vanguard list for 2023. Then they're joined by sales and marketing guru and channel legend Janet Schijns, of JS Group, to discuss the secrets to getting better ROI from your vendor relationships. It's like a get out of jail free card for anyone who's ever been frustrated by the companies they buy from. Subscribe to ChannelPro Weekly! iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/channelpro-weekly-podcast/id1095568582?mt=2 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9jaGFubmVscHJvd2Vla2x5LmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjq-N3UvNHyAhVWPs0KHYdTDmkQ9sEGegQIARAF Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7hWuOWbrIcwtrK6UJLSHvU Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a1d93194-a5f3-46d8-b625-abdc0ba032f1/ChannelPro-Weekly-Podcast More here: https://www.channelpronetwork.com/download/podcast/channelpro-weekly-podcast-episode-257-not-jail-cell Topics and Related Links Mentioned: Sophos Ships High-Speed, High-Capacity Firewalls - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/sophos-ships-high-speed-high-capacity-firewalls IBM Security X-Force Threat Intelligence Index 2023 - https://www.ibm.com/reports/threat-intelligence Addigy Releases 2023 State of Apple Device Management Industry Report for MSPs - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/addigy-releases-2023-state-apple-device-management-industry-report-msps-0 Meet the 2023 ChannelPro Vendors on the Vanguard - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/meet-2023-channelpro-vendors-vanguard Rich's ICYMI preview and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi JS Group - https://jsgnow.com/ Phantom Technology Solutions - https://www.phantomts.com/

Janet Schijns is the CEO of JS Group, a marketing consulting firm. Her professional journey ranges from Verizon to Motorola to Office Depot, and she has received three 5-star awards for her channel programs in the IT, Security, and Mobility space. She is a leading industry influencer with numerous awards including top 10 Women in Technology, Channel Influencer of the Year, and top 10 CEO Disruptors. In this captivating episode, Philip and Janet discuss employee empowerment as part of a security culture, AI innovation in the security space, arguments in favor of human microchip implants, and a fruitful dialogue on how communication and information influence marketing.

Red. You know it when you taste it, right folks? You'll get similarly tasty insights on this week's show, in which Matt, Rich, and returning guest host/former MSP/EOS implementer Zac Cramer discuss the news from ConnectWise's IT Nation Connect event, Ingram Micro's ONE conference, and Acronis's #CyberFit Summit, all of which were visited by Rich and Hurricane Nicole in Florida this week. Then Kris Blackmon, chief channel officer at consultancy JS Group, joins in to discuss how self-described techies can transform themselves into marketing rainmakers. It's mm, mm, good stuff! Subscribe to ChannelPro Weekly! iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/channelpro-weekly-podcast/id1095568582?mt=2 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9jaGFubmVscHJvd2Vla2x5LmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjq-N3UvNHyAhVWPs0KHYdTDmkQ9sEGegQIARAF Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7hWuOWbrIcwtrK6UJLSHvU Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a1d93194-a5f3-46d8-b625-abdc0ba032f1/ChannelPro-Weekly-Podcast More here: https://www.channelpronetwork.com/download/podcast/channelpro-weekly-podcast-episode-246-taste-red Topics and Related Links Mentioned: ConnectWise Signs Distribution Alliance with Arrow Electronics - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/connectwise-signs-distribution-alliance-arrow-electronics ConnectWise RMM to Gain Network and SaaS Management Functionality - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/connectwise-rmm-gain-network-and-saas-management-functionality Ingram Micro Sees “Recession Proof” Year Ahead for IT - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/ingram-micro-sees-recession-proof-year-ahead-it Acronis Introduces Services Automation and Enhanced RMM Solutions - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/acronis-introduces-services-automation-and-enhanced-rmm-solutions Acronis Unveils EDR Addition to Cyber Protect Cloud Suite - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/acronis-unveils-edr-addition-cyber-protect-cloud-suite Rich's quickie preview of the week ahead

My name is MILAD KHOREIBANI, Design Director at NYES, i was born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, I relocated to Lebanon as a teen where I resided until moving to the US 8 years ago. I met my partner, Blair Stanley,in Lebanon and together we decided to launch a brand in the US. Experiencing life in diverse cultures, has given me a broad understanding of fashion, decor, architecture, color, visibility and has shaped my love of putting them together the way I see it. I started my education at La Fillere Francophone de Droit at the Lebanese University of Beirut studying Law. But my love of drawing, painting and fashion, compelled me to enroll and eventually graduate from ESMOD ( Ecole Superieur de la mode) with a BA in Fashion Design and Pattern Making. An internship for Maged Bou Tannous, a well established fashion designer of Lebanon, reinforced my love of this art, but what solidified my decision to pursue a career in fashion were the amazing responses I received from Elle Saab and Rabih Kayrouz during my final collection at ESMOD. I find inspiration from many things including current textiles of the season, movies, theater and cultural as well as political movements. My partner and I launched a sportswear brand under his name Blair Stanley, for 6 years and simultaneously were backed to develop a brand for a local production company. Afterwards, i was fortunate enough to work briefly at Marchesa which re-acquainted me with the craft of handmade beadwork and delicate gown design. I joined JS Group as an Assistant Designer for David Meister until the opportunity to be a part of this team launching Flor et.al As far as personal philosophy in regard to designing this brand, I am a part of a team lead by Karin G.. Collectively we develop the mood and aesthetic of the brand. A quote from Alexander McQueen “When I design, I try to sell an image of a woman that au have in mind, a concept that changes dramatically each season”, eloquently sums up my feelings as well.

My name is MILAD KHOREIBANI, Design Director at NYES, i was born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, I relocated to Lebanon as a teen where I resided until moving to the US 8 years ago. I met my partner, Blair Stanley,in Lebanon and together we decided to launch a brand in the US. Experiencing life in diverse cultures, has given me a broad understanding of fashion, decor, architecture, color, visibility and has shaped my love of putting them together the way I see it. I started my education at La Fillere Francophone de Droit at the Lebanese University of Beirut studying Law. But my love of drawing, painting and fashion, compelled me to enroll and eventually graduate from ESMOD ( Ecole Superieur de la mode) with a BA in Fashion Design and Pattern Making. An internship for Maged Bou Tannous, a well established fashion designer of Lebanon, reinforced my love of this art, but what solidified my decision to pursue a career in fashion were the amazing responses I received from Elle Saab and Rabih Kayrouz during my final collection at ESMOD. I find inspiration from many things including current textiles of the season, movies, theater and cultural as well as political movements. My partner and I launched a sportswear brand under his name Blair Stanley, for 6 years and simultaneously were backed to develop a brand for a local production company. Afterwards, i was fortunate enough to work briefly at Marchesa which re-acquainted me with the craft of handmade beadwork and delicate gown design. I joined JS Group as an Assistant Designer for David Meister until the opportunity to be a part of this team launching Flor et.al As far as personal philosophy in regard to designing this brand, I am a part of a team lead by Karin G.. Collectively we develop the mood and aesthetic of the brand. A quote from Alexander McQueen “When I design, I try to sell an image of a woman that au have in mind, a concept that changes dramatically each season”, eloquently sums up my feelings as well.

I was so excited to welcome an amazing Partner, Channel, and Ecosystem leader, Janet Schijns, the CEO of JS Group. Janet and I have a tremendous conversation about the principles of partner channel and ecosystem coaching she is giving technology organizations and partners. In this must-listen episode, Janet Schijns leads a MASTERCLASS achieving your greatest results with Ecosystems & Megacosms.

The JS Group discusses Power of Attorney documents and their importance for young and old alike.

Janet Schijns, CEO & Co-Founder of JS Group, joins The Holtz Story to discuss trends in the channel. Janet offers wisdom gained from building, optimizing and evangelizing channel programs and go-to-market strategies for over two decades. Our podcast opens with Janet and Tracy discussing the level of investment in the channel, both in consolidation and buildouts, how this is creating new pressures and the urgent need for new talent. The podcast then segues into how the channel sees more partner-to-partner collaboration to fill gaps and the increased involvement of non-transactional partners.The conversation shifts to where vendors and partners need to focus now. Janet recommends that partners concentrate on training and enablement to fill the talent gap, improve digital marketing, and retain customers and their people. These suggestions lead to a conversation about the growing talent gap in the channel, what tech companies need to do to close it, and the role older workers are playing in it. The podcast closes with a discussion on the evolving needs of customers and channel partners and the role distributors are playing in this evolution. We hope you enjoy the show. Please share it with colleagues and remember to subscribe using your favorite podcast platform (I.e., iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Google Podcasts, etc.).

Cynthia, Ross and Randy of The JS Group at Baird discuss how success with goals depends on good habits and discipline.  Randy learns what a "Vision Board" is.

Janet Schijns is the CEO and Co-Founder of JS Group, a go to market consultancy dedicated to achieving results. She is the founder of the #digitalnormal movement in the industry driving profitable change in the partner community. Janet is a top 10 CEO Disruptor 2021, Top 10 Women in Technology 2020, 2021 (Analytics Insights), Top 50 Technology Influencers 2020, 2021 (Awards Magazine) and was named Channel Influencer of the year in 2019 beating out a slate of nominees from the top tech firms in the world. She has been in the top 5 influencers every year for the past decade. Janet was formerly EVP and CMSO at Office Depot, where she led a major transformation to drive traction in IT services, and prior to that, she was the Chief Channel Executive, Chief Marketing Technologist for Verizon Business. Janet is dedicated to the advancement of Women in Technology, founding her not for profit “Tech World's Half” in 2017 to address the issue of women dropping out of technology. She practices what she preaches having earned numerous industry channel awards, including four 5-Star Channel Program Awards. A native of the Garden state, she now resides in Florida with her husband Roy and has two children. In her spare time, she enjoys the beach and Star Wars. Connect with Janet on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janetschijns/ Shout-out: Today's Diversity Leader Shout-out goes to: Patricia Watkins, Vice President of Partner and IoT Sales at T-Mobile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-watkins-964ab02/ John DeLozier, President, Intelisys, https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAABAtSgUBcuISflxF4hUVxh2XRgXdY3ZACjM/ Sammy Kinlaw, SVP of Customer Communities in North America, TD SYNNEX, https://ir.synnex.com/news/press-release-details/2021/TD-SYNNEX-Names-Sammy-Kinlaw-SVP-of-Customer-Communities-in-North-America/default.aspx Music: Intro - Vente by Mamá Patxanga is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License Outro - Amor Y Felicidad by SONGO 21 is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 International License --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/si-suite/message

Janet Schijns is the CEO and Co-Founder of JS Group, a go to market consultancy dedicated to achieving results. She is the founder of the #digitalnormal movement in the industry driving profitable change in the partner community. Janet is a top 10 CEO Disruptor 2021, Top 10 Women in Technology 2020, 2021 (Analytics Insights), Top 50 Technology Influencers 2020, 2021 (Awards Magazine) and was named Channel Influencer of the year in 2019 beating out a slate of nominees from the top tech firms in the world. She has been in the top 5 influencers every year for the past decade. Janet was formerly EVP and CMSO at Office Depot, where she led a major transformation to drive traction in IT services, and prior to that, she was the Chief Channel Executive, Chief Marketing Technologist for Verizon Business. Janet is dedicated to the advancement of Women in Technology, founding her not for profit “Tech World's Half” in 2017 to address the issue of women dropping out of technology. She practices what she preaches having earned numerous industry channel awards, including four 5-Star Channel Program Awards. A native of the Garden state, she now resides in Florida with her husband Roy and has two children. In her spare time, she enjoys the beach and Star Wars. Connect with Janet on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janetschijns/ Shout-out: Today's Diversity Leader Shout-out goes to: Patricia Watkins, Vice President of Partner and IoT Sales at T-Mobile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-watkins-964ab02/ John DeLozier, President, Intelisys, https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAABAtSgUBcuISflxF4hUVxh2XRgXdY3ZACjM/ Sammy Kinlaw, SVP of Customer Communities in North America, TD SYNNEX, https://ir.synnex.com/news/press-release-details/2021/TD-SYNNEX-Names-Sammy-Kinlaw-SVP-of-Customer-Communities-in-North-America/default.aspx Music: Intro - Vente by Mamá Patxanga is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License Outro - Amor Y Felicidad by SONGO 21 is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 International License --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/si-suite/message

Do you check in with your customer? Ever? Too often what happens is focus shifts to getting new customers at the expense of the old. Think how annoyed we all get when Cable and Cellular companies offer bonuses or special pricing to new customers and existing just keep paying higher and higher prices. In a services industry you are probably missing out on increased revenue with increased customer satisfaction by doing regular business reviews with your clients. What do you do during those review and how often should you do them are just a few of the questions my guest Kris Blackmon, Chief Channel officer of JS Group and I discuss on this epsiode. Kris Blackmon is the chief channel officer of industry consultancy JS Group. A veteran of the indirect sales channel, Kris has extensive experience in event programming, editorial and content creation, research and analysis, and community building. At JS Group, she consults on go-to-market strategies for organizations in the indirect channel and leads the content strategy team. Kris is a member of CompTIA's Channel Development Advisory Council, producing thought leadership for vendors and partners. She sits on the board of Xposure Inclusion and Diversity Council and is a fervent advocate of DEI and allyship in the channel.

Insights from the upcoming Si-Suite episode Music: Vente by Mamá Patxanga is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/si-suite/message

Insights from the upcoming Si-Suite episode Music: Vente by Mamá Patxanga is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/si-suite/message

Ross, Cynthia and Randy of the JS Group discuss your benefit enrollment options and some things you should consider at this time of year when that enrollment email comes.

Cynthia, Ross and Randy of the JS Group discuss the tie-in between Social Security and your Long Term Care.

In this episode, Star2Star's CRO and President, Michelle Accardi, speaks with Janet Schijns, CEO of the JS Group to discuss why one in four women are debating leaving the workforce, especially in the midst of the Coronavirus. You'll hear a few of Janet's marvelous suggestions for how to combat the burnout that results from a woman's challenge to balance a career, family, and more. From money managing strategies to tips and tricks for career plans, Michelle and Janet cover a wide range of helpful topics. If you've been having problems with the myth of work-life balance, or even if you're wondering how to succeed, listen in as these two impressive women offer help!Episode LinksJanet Schijns on Twitter: https://twitter.com/channelsmartJanet Schijns on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janetschijnsJS Group Website: https://www.jsgnow.com/JS Group Twitter: https://twitter.com/JSGNOWMichelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleaccardi/Michelle on Twitter: https://twitter.com/1marketingmavenMckinsey Study Mentioned: https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/diversity-and-inclusion/women-in-the-workplaceTechs World Half Twitter: https://twitter.com/techworldshalfTechs World Half Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/526726030820867/

Whether you are an introvert, technology geek, or just somebody looking for a better way to grow sales, this Tigerpaw interview with world-leading social selling expert Janet Schijns, CEO at JS Group, will have you selling like a Jedi Master in no time.

In this episode, Michelle Accardi interviews Meredith Caram, the Chief Revenue Officer of the JS Group, and explores the topic of women moving up the career ladder and what it takes for them to get to the top. With less than a quarter of women holding senior roles in the C-suite, Michelle and Meredith share wisdom to help encourage and enable more women to dodge stereotypes, grow skills, make professional relationships, and champion the executive office! Episode Links:Meredith LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithcaram/Meredith Twitter: https://twitter.com/ignitecaramMichelle LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleaccardi/Michelle's Book -  Significant Women: Leaders Reveal What Matters Most https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0927YG1FHMichelle Twitter: https://twitter.com/1marketingmaven JS Group Website: https://www.jsgnow.com/JS Group Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jsgnow/JS Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jsgnow/JS Group Twitter: https://twitter.com/JSGNOW

In this episode, Michelle Accardi speaks with Michelle Ragusa-McBain, Global Lead and Channel Evangelist for MSP and XaaS at Cisco. At the time of this recording, she was the VP of Global Channel and Digital Strategy at JS Group. With shared parallels in career paths, passions, parenthood, and (possibly) both measuring up to just under 5 feet tall, Michelle and Michelle share the truths they've uncovered amidst their busy lives. As they make time to lead companies and devote time to families, uncover how women in the technology industry manage so-called “work-life balance” and what this balance looks like today.Episode Links:JS Group Website: https://www.jsgnow.com/JS Group Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jsgnow/JS Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jsgnow/JS Group Twitter: https://twitter.com/JSGNOWMichelle Ragusa-McBain LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleragusamcbain/Michelle Ragusa-McBain Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichelleRagusaMichelle Accardi's Book -  Significant Women: Leaders Reveal What Matters Most https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0927YG1FHLinkedIn (Michelle Accardi): https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleaccardi/Twitter (Michelle Accardi): https://twitter.com/1marketingmaven 

On this episode of Let's Talk About (Secur)IT, Philip welcomes Michelle Ragusa McBain. Michelle is the VP of Global Partner Strategy at the JS Group and advocate for women in technology. Philip and Michelle discuss customer experience , women empowerment, and LinkedIn SSI Scores.

Gavriella Schuster of Microsoft. Michelle McBain of JS Group. Need we say more? These two powerhouses join Craig and James to preview the upcoming Channel Futures workshop on DE&I. We're hosting the event in coordination with the Alliance of Channel Women and the Allies of the Channel Council. Diversity, equity and inclusion are hugely important to these ladies who will share their DE&I experiences in technology. They're also supremely qualified to discuss the topic, as they are participating in our June 8 workshop. The 97th episode of Coffee with Craig and James touches on a topic that's critical to the future success of the channel.

As an influential woman in the Channel, Janet Schijns has made an impactful name for herself in the industry. Working her way up to the executive level at Verizon, moving on to start her own digital consulting practice, JS Group, and also being named 2021's Top 10 Tech Disruptors, Schijns continues to break boundaries as far as success goes for her many efforts. Join the TBI Talks Tech team as they sit down with Schijns and discuss her experience in the Channel, the shift from traditional to digital marketing, and more! 

Michelle Ragusa-McBain is one of the most influential faces in the tech space. She is currently the VP of Global Channel and Digital Strategy for JS Group and chairman of CompTIA's Advancing Women In Technology group. In this special episode, she talks about the importance of diversity in the IT environment and how organizations can take conscious decisions to improve diversity and teamwork.

Ross, Cynthia and Randy of the JS Group at Baird discuss the advantages of participating in a HSA account.  Why should younger individuals be thinking about this as an important investment and tax avoidance tool?

This week's guest is Kris Blackmon, the Chief Channel Officer at JS Group - a management consulting firm specializing in creating impactful indirect go-to-market strategies for tech firms. Kris has been in the channel market for several years now, which she has used to develop her skills and grow into an executive role within JS Group. She is passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion, and her volunteer efforts bring her a deep sense of fulfillment. Today we talk about Kris's career journey and how she found herself working in the tech industry. We also talk about her passion for making a difference regarding women's career opportunities and growth - especially in more technical roles. Thank you for listening; we hope Kris's story helps inspire others to grow their tech career.

Welcome to the Holtz Story where tech leaders discuss the biggest trends and challenges in cybersecurity brought to you by TechData one of the world's largest technology distributors.Channel Perfect StormJanet Schijns, founder of the JS Group joins host Tracy Holtz, Director, Security Solutions at Tech Data for our first ever episode of The Holtz Story.  Listen in as they discuss MSP Evolve and what Janet describes as the Channel Perfect Storm.The rapid market to shift to everything as a service and the global pandemic has created what Janet Schijns describes as a Channel Perfect Storm. This storm is accelerating digital transformation and having an impact on business models, pricing, services, and go-to-market.Are channel partners adapting to these changes? Janet shares overwhelming evidence the JS Group has gathered on the impact on those that do adapt and how they are outperforming the laggards in the channel.

The Next Generation Leadership podcast is a weekly show that provides advice to working professionals of all levels, including biweekly interviews with relevant and motivating leaders in business and entertainment.  Each podcast highlights & showcases communication, leadership principles, and tells stories that illustrate putting those principles into practice in your business and personal life.  Hosted by Telesystem Executive Bruce Wirt and Channel Partners/Alliance of Channel Women Board member Mayka Rosales Peterson.  This week: Moving Forward with special guest Janet Schijns, former Verizon, Motorola, and Office Depot executive, and current CEO of the JS Group. :05 - Janet's career journey; ending up in a completely different field from her major. :06 - Starting her career at L'Oreal cosmetics. :10 - Investing in the channel and staying committed to it as an executive at Verizon and Verizon Wireless. Influencing other large companies to be committed to the channel as well. :15 - Salespeople needing to evolve :18 - Being a successful Mom and a successful executive at the same time. :28 - What she looks for when she hires; resume or background? :35 - Knowing your motivation and understanding what you are willing to sacrifice for success. :40 - Social selling pitfalls :42 - Life being like Star Wars Like/Follow us on your favorite podcast app! Follow Telesystem on Twitter @telesystemus Follow Bruce Wirt on Twitter @bwirtleadership  Visit telesystem.us for your business communication needs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Madeline Albright, the first female United States Secretary of State, has a famous quote: “There’s a special place in hell for women who don’t help other women.” Study after study shows women who support women are more successful in business. A woman alone has power; however collectively we have an impact. As we raise each other up we channel the power of collaboration and can make a difference as well as progress. In celebration of “Women’s Day on March 8th” Barb Paluszkiewicz speaks with Michelle Ragusa-McBain, VP of Global, Partner Strategy at JS Group. She is always amplifying women in tech, showcasing their accomplishments and telling the world about what an AMAZING job a woman has done. 00:00 - 01:19 Barb’s introduction 01:20 – 02:44 Meet Michelle 02:45 – 04:26 What are the top skills women in tech need? 04:27 – 09:02 What advice would you give to young professionals starting out in tech? 09:03 – 11:36 Who are Michelle’s role models? 11:37 – 14:23 The most important thing Michelle has ever learned? 14:24 – 15:39 Barb’s extro

Craig and James are here just in the nick of time to get you fired up for Channel Partners Virtual 2021! As day one of the event gets underway, the guys welcome Janet Schijns and Meredith Caram into the coffeehouse. Schijns, CEO of channel consultancy JS Group, was instrumental in helping with the content lineup at CPV. Caram just signed on with Schijns as her new chief revenue officer. The pair will discuss hot business trends, preview CP Virtual and explain how longtime Verizon and AT&T rivals can work together! In conjunction with Channel Partners Virtual, Craig and James break down a slew of important announcements from Channel Partners/Channel Futures. It's all breaking news around channel convergence, diversity and inclusion and a new live event for MSPs.

Randy interviews the other members of the JS Group at Baird that own pets.  A recent Wall Street Journal article enumerated the many expenses of pet ownership and we discuss some of these costly surprises.

Karl interviews Janet Schijns from the JS Group. Janet is the CEO and Digital Ninja of JS Group, a leading go-to-market consultancy in the technology industry. She's a former executive at Motorola, Verizon and Office Depot. Plus, Janet is the founder of Tech Worlds Half, a not-for-profit dedicated to keeping women in the technology industry. Her recent awards include: Channel Influencer of the Year Top 10 Women in Technology Top 50 Influencer in Technology ... and her newest accolade: Analytics Insight "10 Most Impactful Women in Technology 2020" Plus she's a Star Wars raving fan! Janet has a super focus on channel marketing. The mission statement of the JS Group is: "Save the Channel." What a great mission. Here Janet makes the argument that the "digital transformation" has already happened. We are now in the digital normal. If you missed it, that's on you: you need to catch up. Sites/Links: https://www.jsgnow.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/janetschijns/ https://twitter.com/channelsmart :-)  

In the third episode of Connecting The Channel, our very own VP of Sales, Meredith Caram, is joined by Janet Schijns, Founder and CEO of JS Group, In this wide ranging interview they touch on everything from growing as an entrepreneur and building your personal brand, to puppies at trade shows! You won't want to miss it.

Our very own Robin Miller sits down with Allison Cohen, Director, Live & Virtual Events with The Channel Company, Michelle Ragusa-McBain, VP, Global Channel Strategy with JS Group and Kathleen Martin, Senior Manager Member Communities with CompTIA. With decades of experience and insights in the Tech Industry, they open up about how they got their start and provide resources available to assist women, whether just starting their career or those looking to pivot into the IT Industry. Great chat for all of us to listen in on…Yes, the men out there too! We don't always see their perspective and challenges, however the awareness value this can bring to an organization and team is immeasurable. As discussed in this session, more information on The Channel Company next ‘Women of the Channel' event can be found here: https://event.thechannelco.com/wotc-west Following is a link to the CompTIA ‘Advancing Women in Technology' community https://www.comptia.org/membership/communities-and-councils/advancing-women-in-technology-community Facebook group for Women in Technology ‘Tech Worlds Half'

Our very own Robin Miller sits down with Allison Cohen, Director, Live & Virtual Events with The Channel Company, Michelle Ragusa-McBain, VP, Global Channel Strategy with JS Group and Kathleen Martin, Senior Manager Member Communities with CompTIA. With decades of experience and insights in the Tech Industry, they open up about how they got their […] The post Women in the IT Channel appeared first on IOT Security Services Association.

This is the second episode in Ingram Micro’s replay series, where we share with you some of our favorite episodes over the last year that will be helpful to you right now. Technology can help propel us forward, but it will never replace real human connection. When we remember that each person that interacts with our digital presence is a human and we treat them like a human, we build real relationships and create great opportunities. In this episode from February 2020, Janet Schijns, founder and CEO of JS Group, discusses why sales professionals need to act more human when they’re selling online. She also talks about: The importance of business people being able to connect with one another. Why digital is a minimum requirement for all companies to be successful in creating a great user experience. Why businesses need to think about VR, AR, etc. to stay relevant in the future. Learn more about how to make your brand stand out and be more human in the new year by listening to this episode or by contacting your Ingram Micro account manager. Follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalk Listen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

In this episode, David and John interview Janet Schijns, CEO of JS Group, a Top 10 Women in Tech honoree, and 2019 Channel Influencer of the Year, to learn what it takes to grow sales through social media channels in 2020. Analyze how the digital landscape has skyrocketed, hear the best practices for connecting with prospects and sharing content on social media, discover your Social Selling Index score, and harness some new skills and resources to boost your online presence! Hangout to the end for some fun celebrating Mandalorian Day and Janet's birthday.Show LinksLinkedIn (JS Group): https://www.linkedin.com/company/jsgnow/Twitter (JS Group): https://twitter.com/JSGNOWFacebook (JS Group): https://www.facebook.com/jsgnowWebsite (JS Group): https://www.jsgnow.com/LinkedIn (Janet): https://www.linkedin.com/in/janetschijns/Facebook (Janet): https://www.facebook.com/janet.schijnsTwitter (Janet): https://twitter.com/channelsmartLinkedin Social Selling Index score: https://www.linkedin.com/sales/ssi

Ross and Randy of the JS Group at Baird discuss the current real estate market.  They also delve into the difficulties first time home buyers are experiencing.  Why is it still a good thing to own your own home?

Randy sets up a rivalry between Cynthia and Ross by creating a game show atmosphere.  He asks them questions about the worst performing month of the year, the affect of the election on stock markets and how the deferment of the payroll tax works.

A leadership discussion about managing through our new normal moderated by Michelle Ragusa-McBain interviewing CEO of JS Group, Janet Schijns, and President and Chief Revenue Officer of Star2Star, Michelle Accardi, to discuss:The journey to the top as two powerful women and leaders in techOvercoming challenges of COVID-19 and being successful in our new normalOpportunities in UCaaS, remote technology, and the future of remote work Links:Michelle Ragusa-McBain https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleragusamcbain/Janet Schijns https://www.linkedin.com/in/janetschijns/Michelle Accardi https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleaccardi/ 

The guys once again packed a lot of great business news, channel updates and their usual shenanigans into another powerhouse podcast. First up is Olen Scott, channel chief at Aryaka. He'll get into the debate surrounding SD-WAN and MPLS, plus what Aryaka's new partnership with 8x8 means to the channel. What makes SD-WAN and UCaaS like chocolate and peanut butter together? He'll dive into that too. Our second guest is Janet Schijns, CEO of the JS Group. She will have her hands full at the upcoming Channel Partners Virtual event, Sept. 8-10. Slated to moderate and sit on panels discussing convergence, 5G and more, she'll break down what to expect. But that's far from all. Craig and Kevin will preview day one of Channel Partners Virtual and pump up the just-released MSP 501 list.

Covid, Covid, Coronavirus,i  t seems like this pandemic is all anyone can talk about. Isn't there a lighter side of the channel? We hear you, and for this episode of Channel Edge we're going to take a break from the news of the moment and take a look back.  Join us as Janet Schijns, founder of the JS Group, and Jason Eberhardt, Global Vice President Cloud & MSP at Bitdefender, talk about some of the odd and crazy things they've seen on the lighter side of the channel. Take a break, sit back and relax and hear Janet and Jason share real channel experiences from dealing with people who don’t know what a channel is to those making changes because someone thinks it’s their job.

For this episode of The Creative Collective Show (Quarantine Edition) the StrixMedia team is joined via video call by Janet Schijns. She leads a technology consulting firm called the JS Group and is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to being an entrepreneur and staying on top of the tech market. Janet and her firm work with companies of all sizes, including many early-stage tech startups. She and the StrixMedia team discuss her early life, how she started her own consulting firm, and how technology plays a major role in keeping us all connected. If you're interested in technology and its constantly changing market, then this episode will be right up your alley. In addition to consulting and technology, Janet offers valuable insight into starting a business and gaining a wide variety of clients.Thanks for listening! Check us out on Facebook Live, YouTube & Twitch. Go ahead and hit that subscribe button and leave us a review! If you leave us a review and DM us a screenshot on Instagram @strixmedianj, we will send you some awesome StrixMedia stickers for free. Thanks for supporting the show!Support the show (http://www.strixmedia.com)

Working remotely has been an important part of many businesses. With the recent pandemic, it's become more important than ever. In this episode, Adam Torres and Janet Schijns, CEO of JS Group, explore the future of working remotely and the technology that makes it possible. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule.Apply to be interviewed by Adam on our podcast:https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/

The JS Group shares their musings on what is important while we contend with our response to the virus.  Randy wrote an essay, "The Best Day Ever" and shares excerpts from that essay as a prelude to the inner thoughts of the rest of the team.

In today’s new world, we need to do a better job establishing human connections. Listen as this week’s guest, Janet Schjins CEO of the JS Group, discusses her thoughts about returning from the pandemic to a new digital normal. We’re no longer in digital transformation we’re in a new digital normal. Steven and Janet discuss the need for relevant and actionable content and the importance of having a platform to communicate with your audience. Hear their thoughts on how people are shifting to social and the need to modify demand generation tactics to keep up with the movement. The need to invest in learning, new marketing tactics, and content that resonates in today’s world. As Janet says, “we all need to pull together to help the channel.“

Host Amy Babinchak talks with Janet Schijns about how to generate demand, social selling, tactics to use when times are bad and community based IT marketing - you won't want to miss this. Janet Schijns is CEO and Co-Founder of JS Group, a go to market consultancy dedicated to achieving results in the channel. Janet was the 2019 Channel Influencer of the year and is a known expert on go to market. Additional Links:  https://jsgnow.com   twitter @channelsmart    linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/janetschijns/ 

On "Marketing Champions," our host speaks with experts within the marketing community. This week Wes Benwick and Mike White sit down with Joseph Federico from Anchors To Dusk Media.Anchors originally sought after assisting first time authors with editorial and publishing. It evolved in 2016 to social media strategy, digital marketing, organic persona building and PR. We’ve worked with brands such as Verizon Enterprise, heavy tech hitters from the JS Group and also local startups.

In this episode The JS Group is working remotely from home.  They discuss what they've been doing to remain sane.  They also discuss the new CARES Act and how it may benefit you.  You may have a little more time on your hands so we gave you 12 Minutes of Wisdom this month!

John Tierney and Roy Baumeister wrote the book, "The Power of Bad".  It's a book that delves into our compulsion to focus on the negative and how to turn that in our favor. Cynthia and Randy, from the JS Group at Baird, discuss the ramifications of this effect and how to counteract it in an investing environment.

Why does the way we sell online feel so foreign to how we sell in real life? Janet Schijns, founder and CEO of JS Group, has consulted entrepreneurs and corporate leaders alike on consolidating the two different ways we tend to sell Live from Ingram Micro’s U.S. Sales Kickoff, Janet shares with B2B Tech Talk host Keri Roberts five tips for tech entrepreneurs to ultimately achieve more success in selling. The two discuss: Janet’s journey through the entrepreneurial world and climbing the corporate ladder Why sales pros need to act more human when they’re selling online How regular social selling helps entrepreneurs attain success faster Follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalk Sponsored by Ingram Micro President’s Club and  Ingram Micro Financial Solutions Listen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

SaaS Channel Partners are coming in hot, what and how does it affect our sales teams. Janet Schijns, CEO of JS Group and a former Fortune 500 C-suite executive, is our guest this week on the Conquer Local Podcast and we are talking about SaaS channel partners. We define was a channel partner really is, why companies are making the shift to incorporate a tech sector, and what it takes to to make that shift. Schijns was named Channel Influencer of the year in March 2019 beating out a slate of nominees from the top tech firms in the world. She most recently was EVP and CMSO at Office Depot, where she led a major transformation to drive traction in IT services, generating recurring revenue from higher margin solutions. Prior to that, she was the Chief Channel Executive, Chief Marketing Technologist and ran business products for Verizon Business. She is a visionary leader who through innovation and transformational action-oriented plans drives tangible results. Schijns is dedicated to the advancement of Women in Technology, founding her not for profit “Tech World’s Half” in 2017 to address the issue of women dropping out of technology.

Think you know what it takes to become more influential? To find out, I interviewed Janet Schijns, CEO of the JS Group and winner of the Channel Partners 2019 Channel Influencer of the Year award.  We talk about social influence and why it’s hugely important for your personal and professional brand. Janet shares the three … Janet Schijns: How To Become Channel Influencer of the Year in 3 Easy Steps Read More »

  TechCast hosts Christina Greysman and Janet Schijns dig into parenting, partnership and building confidence for women in tech in part two of this sit-down interview with their husbands. In this deep dive into the experience of women in tech, the couples discuss encouraging curiosity and competitiveness, instilling awareness and pride in everyone’s successes. Software engineer Lev Greysman and Roy Schijns of the JS Group open the conversation by outlining how they view their parental responsibilities and splitting up household jobs. “It’s about flowing into where you’re needed rather than doing some division of labor,” said Lev Greysman. The group talks about being role models in culturally non-traditional roles. Together, they underline the need to identify and eliminate societally gendered tasks in marriage and parenting, not just in the professional sphere. “In order for women to feel comfortable pursuing our careers and advancing our careers, to have a spouse who is confident being a parent — that’s a big portion of it,” said Christina Greysman. Listen for their conclusion that a redefinition of teamwork in marriages is part of the evolution towards genuine equality. Subscribe to the Women TechCast for part one of this conversation and all the episodes featuring women working in technology.  

  In this two-part episode of the Women TechCast, hosts Cristina Martin Greysman and Janet Schijns invite their husbands to talk about how to make a household work when one or both people in a partnership have high powered careers. “You’ve got to not be threatened by your spouse’s success,” said software engineer Lev Greysman, who said his partnership with Cristina is about getting 100 percent from everyone, instead of a 50/50 split. They also talk to Roy Schijns, JS Group managing partner, about how he met a talented consultant named Janet who turned his family’s business around — and eventually his life, too. “It’s been a wonderful symbiotic relationship,” he said. Listen for all the truths on how to deal with kids when one partner is traveling and what it takes to unlearn the job expectations we grew up with. Stay tuned for Part Two by subscribing to the AWIT Women TechCast.  

In the second half of a deep dive into digital SaaS businesses, guests Kathryn Rose and Dina Moskowitz offer up advice on what it takes to run a successful company. “Make sure your ego doesn’t get in the way of bringing on the right people,” said Moskowitz, founder and CEO of SaasMAX, a company that hosts a platform and marketplace for other SaaS companies. And don’t cheap out on legal or accounting, because being thrifty won’t help you get forward faster. “It’s going to cost you money now or it’s going to cost you money later,” said Rose, whose company wiseHer offers on-demand advice to help women accelerate in their business and careers. They talk with hosts Cristina Martin Greysman, a Partner Strategist for Amazon, and Janet Schijns, CEO of the JS Group, about how to find your product market fit, fractional leadership, and why it’s important to set aside some of your margin up front. Listen for tips on understanding your position in the market, how to use the feedback you’re given and why, according to Rose, “Nobody wants to tell you your baby’s ugly.” This episode of the Women TechCast is part of a series of podcasts where the conversation gets real about options for women in technology, from CompTIA’s Advancing Women in Technology Community. For more, subscribe to this and all the CompTIA Community podcasts in your favorite podcast app.

  Executing big ideas when resources are scarce; raising capital as a woman; and turning your first customers into a sustainable business—this episode features two women pioneers in software as a service (SaaS) sharing their secrets to success and the challenges they faced along the way. “You have to have that resilience where today is awesome, but tomorrow could be terrible,” said Kathryn Rose, whose company wiseHer offers on-demand advice to help women accelerate in their business and careers. Rose’s experience in SaaS includes more than 15 years and she’s been recognized with numerous awards including the 2018 AWIT Mentorship Guide Spotlight Award. She is also an internationally recognized speaker on topics ranging from sales and digital marketing to social media and relationship building to networking and with an emphasis on topics relating to women in business, the workforce, and in their communities. As a recipient of the 2017 Cloud Girls Trailblazer Award and board member of the Cloud Software Association, Dina Moskowitz shares her insights gathered from 10+ years of experience launching and operating two SaaS companies. Moskowitz is founder and CEO of SaaSMAX, the BI and marketplace platform where SaaS/XaaS companies go for channel insights, reseller partner discovery and channel optimization.  During this podcast, you’ll also hear what they have to say about being entrepreneurs, the challenges involved in building scalable and repeatable platforms, and why women need to start fundable businesses. Don’t miss hosts Cristina Greysman, a partner strategist for Amazon, and Janet Schijns, CEO of the JS Group, for this candid conversation with Rose and Moskowitz about their experiences running SaaS businesses. This episode is part of a series of podcasts where the conversation gets real about options for women in technology, from CompTIA’s Advancing Women in Technology Community.Subscribe to the Women TechCast to hear Part 2. Learn more about AWIT at www.comptia.org/awit.  

The conversation about women entrepreneurs in tech continues in this episode of the Women TechCast. Join Amy Babinchak of Harbor Computer Services and Khali Henderson of BuzzTheory Strategies as they talk with Cristina Greysman of Amazon and Janet Schijns from the JS Group about hiring, benefits and the importance of not burning bridges. “How you manage people on the way out the door is as important as when they come in the door,” said Schijns. “What I’ve seen is that those people end up in roles that could be helpful for you later on, or you could be helpful for them.” Stay tuned for tips on how to find clients, develop your personal brand and what to get straight even before you launch. “Be very clear on what your service is worth,” said Henderson. “That’s very challenging, especially for women. Sometimes we don’t realize what we’re worth.” Subscribe to the Women TechCast for podcasts that get real about opportunities for women in the technology space.

“What you cannot measure, you cannot get results on…” Janet Schijns is the CEO of the JS Group following years of channel work at companies such as Office Depot, Verizon, and Motorola. Considered an expert in mobility, IOT, services and solutions routes to market, Janet was also recently named Channel Influencer of The Year by Channel Partners Online, followed by a headlining keynote at their recent annual conference in Las Vegas. You can catch Janet in person at Relevance '19, 360insights' channel-focused marketing conference, happening in September 2019 in Toronto.

In this episode of the Women TechCast, Amy Babinchak of Harbor Computer Services and Khali Henderson of BuzzTheory Strategies sit down with Cristina Greysman of Amazon and Janet Schijns from the JS Group to talk about what entrepreneurship means and what they’ve learned along the way. “When I hear entrepreneurship, I hear freedom. I hear a breath of fresh air,” said Schijns. “It also means that you also have to be purposeful and think, ‘How am I going to make money at this?’” Babinchak decided to go into business for herself after burning out in the corporate world, traveling 75 percent of the month. “I didn’t intentionally start a business, but as soon as I had one I realized, ‘This is where I needed to be,’” she said. Henderson turned her journalism career into a successful business after realizing how many year’s she’d spent making money for other people. “I had made other people wealthy and thought, ‘Maybe I should do that for myself,’” Henderson said. Listen in for tips on how to scale your business, why having employees can put you on a track to success and why finding partners is an important part of succeeding in the tech industry. The deep dive continues into the next episode, so stay tuned for Part 2 of this conversation, coming from CompTIA’s Advancing Women in Technology Community. Subscribe to the Women TechCast for podcasts that get real about opportunities for women in the technology space.

Listen in as Janet Schijns of JS Group and Cristina Greysman of Amazon Web Services preview the new podcast series from CompTIA’s Advancing Women in Technology Community. “We’re going to talk about the good, the bad and the ugly,” Schijns said. In this episode, they dive right in to the trade-offs that come from rising to the top, and some of the tough choices they’ve had to make in the C-Suite. “There is no work life balance,” Greysman said. “That’s a myth.” They go in depth on ways to bring men in as allies, and ask for ideas from you on topics you want covered in this series. Send your thoughts on the podcast to @crisgrey and @channelsmart on Twitter, and subscribe to CompTIA’s AWIT TechCast now.

  Everyone says there are opportunities for women in technology, but what does that mean? Co-hosts Janet Schijns of JS Group and Cristina Greysman, executive committee chair, tackle that from all angles in the new podcast from CompTIA’s Advancing Women in Technology Community. Listen to this preview episode, brought to you by CompTIA’s Advancing Women in Technology Community and hear the co-hosts talk about getting into technology, what it’s like to work in the C-suite and why it’s okay to make a U-Turn in your career. They’ll also talk about the importance of sponsors and why role models are more important than ever. “We need more role models because the journey is hard and if you don’t have role models or a community around you, you’re not going to make it,” said Greysman. “We’ll have the tough conversation about how you stay in technology and what the cost of that can be.” Share your ideas with AWIT and be part of this new podcast from CompTIA. Send your thoughts on the podcast to @crisgrey and @channelsmart on Twitter, and subscribe to CompTIA’s AWIT TechCast now.  

When you get a chance to interview a woman who has reached the top levels of the C-Suite in the tech world you grab it. I know I wasn't going to finally pass up the opportunity to interview someone who set a goal and achieved it 1000-fold and then went back to heading up the consulting firm she founded with her husband. Mush wisdom to be learned. Janet Schijns and I discuss the myth of the Glass Ceiling, how you can achieve the highest levels of success in any field, what stops people from getting where they want to go and how she has created high-performing teams from non-performing ones. Want to know what Janet does each year to build her success network and how you can too? How about how she deals with people asking her questions that are only asked of women? This is a not to be missed episode and Janet shares what she is doing with her latest venture to help women reach the top of the C-suite. Janet Schijns is the CEO of JS Group and a former C-Suite Fortune 500 executive with experience ranging from Verizon to Motorola to Office Depot.  She most recently was CMSO of Office Depot where she cracked the glass ceiling as the EVP of Merchandising and Services.  She is a visionary leader who through innovation and transformational plans gets real results.  Growth is her middle name – her clients regularly increase their revenues by more than 40% and achieve the highest levels of growth in market share in their categories. Janet has spent decades in the high-tech industry and has numerous industry channel awards to her name.  She has proven time and again that she knows how to achieve results in the channel and in the industry.  Known for her expertise in routes to market, branding, sales, channel programs and solution development she has worked with vendors, distributors and partners alike in a wide range of technology areas including Mobility, Services, Communications, Data, Cloud and advanced solutions.  She resides in Florida with her husband Roy and has two children Sean (a real estate investor and entrepreneur) and Ashlyn (a college professor). 

Janet Schijns is the CEO of the JS Group following years of channel work at companies such as Office Depot, Verizon, and Motorola. Considered an expert in mobility, IOT, services and solutions routes to market, Janet joins the podcast with a hot take on digital transformation and how we need to stop compartmentalizing and understand - EVERYTHING is digital...