In Episode 004 of Inside the Channel, host Terra Bastolich sits down live at Channel Partners with Verizon Channel Chief Mark Tina for a candid conversation about leadership, relationships, and the future of the channel.
Mark shares his 20+ year journey from carrying a sales bag and knocking on doors to leading Verizon Business indirect distribution, along with the lessons, setbacks, and career-defining moments that shaped his leadership style along the way. The conversation dives into Verizon’s growing investment in the channel, the importance of trusted partnerships, and why “being where your feet are” has become some of the most impactful advice he lives by personally and professionally.
From channel evolution and partner enablement to the human side of business, this episode offers an honest look at what it takes to build lasting relationships and meaningful growth in today’s technology ecosystem.
Enjoy the episode. 🎙️
Inside The Channel is hosted by GetWireless CMO, Terra Bastolich.
Terra Bastolich is the Chief Marketing Officer with responsibility for corporate business development and marketing communications. Terra is a true advocate for IoT technology and has held strategic leadership roles in sales and marketing for key hardware providers in IOT. She is an industry veteran and has been recognized by numerous industry publications for her thought leadership in the wireless industry; including Connected World’s “Women of M2M” and “IOT Now Magazine”. Terra also takes a personal role in a notable non-profit (Safe Haven Foster Shoppe) raising awareness and funding for essentials and clothing for foster children.