# Why Channel Sales Fails Most Founders

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Podcast: [Power Your Voice](https://stenobird.com/podcast/power-your-voice-7761199)
Published: 2026-06-30T13:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Have you ever wondered why your strategic alliances or channel partners aren't sending more business your way? In this episode, we'll dive into one of the biggest misconceptions I see among female entrepreneurs and startup founders: the belief that partnerships can compensate for a weak sales process. Spoiler alert—they can't. We'll discuss why your channel strategy may be falling short and what you can do to fix it, the two primary ways businesses generate revenue, and the common mistakes entrepreneurs make when entering into partnerships. Watch the Power Your Voice podcast and learn how to build partnerships that actually drive growth by strengthening the foundation of your sales process first. Delaine Blazek is the Founder of Solis Coaching & Consulting, an Amazon Best Selling Author, and a Sales Coach for Female Entrepreneurs. She specializes in helping entrepreneurs and corporate leaders break through barriers and transform their businesses by turning their aspirations into tangible business success. She is also a fractional CCO for companies that are ready to accelerate their growth. Website: https://www.soliscoaches.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/delaineblazek/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/soliscoaches LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/delaine-blazek/

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