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Maximize your partnership, so you can maximize profitability.

The Partner Masters delivers best-in-class advisory and consulting services to the Microsoft partner community.

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What we do

Leveraging 70+ years of combined technical and deep industry rapport, we empower Microsoft Partners — including MSPs, Independent Software Vendors and System Integrators — to unlock their full potential.

Why we do it

A strong Microsoft partnership is vital to your success. But as one of 400,000+ Microsoft partners worldwide, you may face challenges in receiving dedicated, comprehensive support. That’s where we come in.

How we support you

As Microsoft alumni and former partners, we will:

  1. Optimize every aspect 
of your partnership for maximum ROI

    Optimize every aspect of your partnership for maximum ROI

  2. Strengthen your technical knowledge and capabilities to give you a competitive edge

    Strengthen your technical knowledge and capabilities to give you a competitive edge

  3. Connect you with 
our vast network of specialized resources 
to grow your business exponentially

    Connect you with our vast network of specialized resources to grow your business exponentially

Transform your Microsoft partnership — guaranteed or your money back!*

Partner with the Microsoft pros

We give every Microsoft partner the support they need to achieve more.

Sharpen your skills
Sharpen your skills
Supercharge your Microsoft strategy, level up your capabilities and keep up with the latest certifications so you can outmaneuver the competition.
Work smarter, not harder
Work smarter, not harder
Fast-track your path to success with our decades of expertise, resources, and network of sales, marketing, operations and engineering professionals.
Fuel your profit engine
Fuel your profit engine
Maximize partner incentives. Enhance sales performance. Work with experts who amplify your business from every angle. Achieve effortless profitability without breaking a sweat.

Ignite your potential

Whether you are new to partnering with Microsoft or an experienced partner seeking to optimize your Microsoft partnership, our Microsoft Managed Services program is designed to uncover new opportunities and value for your business.

Microsoft Managed Services Program

Designed for Microsoft partners at any stage

  • Define or strategize new marketplace offerings or solution designation(s) and specializations
  • Enroll in programs and optimize incentives
  • Create solutions in AppSource
  • Create and enable customer associations for CPOR (Claiming Partner of Record)
  • Coach and project manage your team through PAL (Partner Admin Link) setup for all Azure customers
  • Create custom reporting from Microsoft insights
  • Set up and ensure internal use of Microsoft benefits (software & pre-sales support)
  • Enable lead sharing & GTM Benefits
  • Hold bi-weekly business reviews
  • Review technical architecture of existing solution offers
  • Provide technical guidance for developing new solution offers for your Solution Designation

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About us

About us

The Partner Masters is led by Microsoft experts Justin Slagle and Matt Soseman. Together, they are building a world-class team of consultants, engineers, and architects who can help Microsoft partners of all sizes harness their potential.

We make Microsoft partnerships easy

Optimizing Microsoft partnerships, driving profitability, and unlocking new revenue sources are our bread and butter.

Meet the Masters

Matt Soseman
Matt Soseman
CTO
Jessica Lopez
Jessica Lopez
Management Director
Justin Slagle
Justin Slagle
CEO
Mario Duenas
Mario Duenas
Sales Manager
Michelle Elston
Michelle Elston
Partner Profitability Executive
Craig Van Heerden
Craig Van Heerden
Partner Profitability Executive
Shawna Hronek
Shawna Hronek
Partner Profitability Executive
Dionne Pettis
Dionne Pettis
Partner Profitability Executive
Shannon Proverbs
Shannon Proverbs
Partner Profitability Executive
Nick Blackman
Nick Blackman
Architect
Brittney Saultman
Brittney Saultman
Partner Profitability Executive
Angie Edenborg
Angie Edenborg
Partner Profitability Executive
Mike Karban
Mike Karban
Architect
Michelle Boudreau
Michelle Boudreau
Partner Profitability Executive
Meghan Desmul
Meghan Desmul
Partner Profitability Executive
 Jenna Semaan
Jenna Semaan
Operations and Sales Specialist
Diana Carolina Torres
Diana Carolina Torres
Partner Profitability Strategist

Matt Soseman is co-founder and CTO of The Partner Masters. He provides business and technical consulting, advisory and operational support services to Microsoft Partners, helping them grow their Microsoft practice, capabilities, and integrations.

Before The Partner Masters, Matt spent over a decade at Microsoft as a Security Architect in Consulting Services, Partner Marketing, Security Engineering and Global Partner Solutions. He helped Microsoft Partners and Customers, from Global System Integrators and the Federal Government to the Department of Defense and Fortune 100 companies achieve technical excellence with Microsoft’s Cyber Security solutions.

Before Microsoft, Matt participated in industry-leading Unified Communications solutioning at BlackBerry and Sprint.

Matt lives in San Diego, CA, where he runs a popular YouTube channel focused on driving cyber security training and awareness for IT professionals in his spare time.

Jessica Lopez, the Management Director at The Partner Masters, provides consultation and advisory services. With six years of experience in the Microsoft ecosystem, Jessica worked in the Global Partner Solution (GPS) Organization, developing executive strategies, leadership communications, data curation and diversity & inclusion initiatives to support partner growth and success.

Jessica also worked within the Office 365 ISV GTM Organization, managing partners, and transforming their go-to-market material, as well as running marketing campaigns and creating go-to-market content.

Jessica is passionate about identifying new ways to scale and transform an organization. In her free time, she enjoys being outdoors and strength training.

Justin Slagle accumulated a wealth of experience during his 10.5-year tenure at Microsoft, where he made significant contributions within the Global Partner Solutions (GPS) Organization. Throughout his career, Justin engaged with a diverse set of Microsoft partners and customers, spanning from small and medium-sized businesses to mid-market and enterprise entities.

His collaborations encompassed a wide variety of partners, including global and national system integrators, independent software vendors (ISVs), licensing solution providers (LSPs), distributors, and hosters.

Justin's exceptional talent for assisting partners in expanding their Microsoft practice earned him multiple Microsoft internal awards and a reputation as one of the world's leading Partner Development Managers.

Before joining Microsoft, Justin himself was a Microsoft partner and established the IAMCP SoCal Chapter (International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners) in 2009. Under his visionary leadership, the chapter flourished into the largest and most prominent chapter worldwide, a position it continues to hold to this day.

Mario Duenas is a seasoned sales professional with nearly a decade of experience working at Microsoft. He specialized in working with SMB and enterprise customers along with the Microsoft Partner channel. He has remained deeply connected with the IAMCP (International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners) SoCal chapter and has built many long-lasting, mutually beneficial partnerships. With a background deeply rooted in sales and sales leadership, Mario is skilled in creating win-win opportunities.

Mario is typically the first point of contact at The Partner Masters and is always ready to provide a warm and responsive interface.

When he is not navigating the complexities of the sales environment, Mario is a dedicated family man who revels in spending quality time with his wife and their five boys.

Michelle Elston is a Partner Profitability Executive at The Partner Masters, delivering business consulting and operational support services to build and deepen partners' relationships with Microsoft. Michelle has worked within the Global Partner Solution (GPS) Organization, analyzing pipelines to identify whitespace and creating cube-connected reports as a Strategic Engagement Manager. Her role also involved developing co-sell strategies within the Partner Sales Acceleration Team.

Leveraging her strategic thinking and industry knowledge, Michelle focuses on building a solid foundation, driving revenue attribution, and optimizing partner profitability for clients.

Michelle is a self-motivated individual who strives to add value to all aspects of an organization. She enjoys being with her family, sitting on the sidelines of her kids' activities and working with a non-profit women's ministry in her free time.

Craig Van Heerden is a results-driven professional with a strong technology and project management background. In his most recent role at Microsoft, he led a team that enabled Microsoft Partner Development Managers and their Partners to achieve strategic objectives.

As a Partner Profitability Executive, Craig’s role is to guide Microsoft Partners through the wealth of information available, ensuring that
their businesses leverage all benefits, opportunities, and efficiencies while identifying new ways to drive partner pipeline.

On the weekends, you’ll find Craig on the sidelines supporting his kids at sporting events or building something in his shop.

Shawna Hronek is a Partner Profitability Executive with a demonstrated history in the Information Technology and Services industry. Strong program and project management expertise with a continual focus on process improvement and efficiency, while maintaining the highest customer success standards.

Shawna is an experienced Business Consultant with a demonstrated history of working in the management consulting industry. Skilled in Management, Technical Training, Strategic Planning, Research, and Project Management.

Shawna enjoys time with her family snowboarding and mountain biking. She also volunteers as a board member for the local youth rugby team.

Dionne Pettis is a Partner Profitability Executive who is highly accomplished and is a results-driven professional in the IT industry with a proven track record of success. Before joining the Partner Master team, Dionne held a pivotal role within the Microsoft Global Partner Solutions (GPS) Organization, where she showcased her exceptional skills and knowledge.

Her passion lies in helping partners navigate the vast Microsoft ecosystem and achieve success in their endeavors. With Dionne’s exceptional leadership skills, strategic mindset, and a relentless drive for success, Dionne is eager to share her insights and explore how she can contribute and maximize the success of the Microsoft Partner ecosystem.

Beyond her professional achievements, Dionne is a food enthusiast, avid traveler and cherishes quality time with her family. Dionne is actively involved in her community, particularly in empowering the youth to become financially literate. She believes in giving back and making a positive impact on the lives of those around her.

Shannon Proverbs is a Partner Profitability Executive at The Partner Masters, specializing in strategic partnerships, consultative sales, and business strategy. With a diverse background in the Telecommunications, Mortgage Banking, and IT staffing industries, Shannon excels in managing projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver products and services that drive client growth and optimize business processes.

Her greatest strength and passion lie in fostering strong relationships with business partners, uncovering innovative solutions, and implementing effective strategies to fuel their growth and success.

As a naturally curious and lifelong learner, Shannon constantly seeks opportunities to develop new skills and explore diverse topics. When not immersed in work, she finds joy in spending quality time at home with her two magical cats or embarking on exciting adventures through international travel or a captivating book.

Nick Blackman is an Architect at The Partner Masters helping to empower Microsoft Partners through technical excellence. He has worked in Information Technology for over 17 years, and most recently served as a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect for Microsoft Corporation. Nick's primary role was centered around working with Microsoft Partners, and to help Microsoft partners to build solutions for their customers, with a direct focus on securing the enterprise environment. Nick is a lifelong learner with a strong passion for Information Security and Technology.

Brittney Saultman joins The Partner Masters with over 14 years’ experience in training & development, organizational behavior and project management. In addition, Brittney spent over 2 years working within Microsoft’s Global Partner Solutions (GPS) Organization, where she worked closely with partners, Microsoft Partner Development Managers and Microsoft Channel Sales Executives. Her time with Microsoft has given her extensive knowledge of Microsoft’s vast ecosystem. Brittney is the gold standard for creating meaningful, impactful, and trusting partnerships with Microsoft and partner stakeholders. During her time at Microsoft, she helped shape the Co-sell program into what it’s become. Now as she jumps into a brand-new adventure with The Partner Masters, she is excited to use that knowledge to help contribute, mentor, lead and trail blaze her partners way to a successful Microsoft partnership.

Brittney considers herself a busy body. When she isn’t driving partners to maximize successful Microsoft partnerships, she is an avid outdoorsmen and sports enthusiast. On the weekends, she enjoys a wide variety of hobbies with her husband and three children.

Angie brings over 20 years of software industry experience to The Partner Masters as a program management and learning professional. She has vast experience with the Microsoft Solutions and has worked closely with the Partner, Customer, and MVP audiences to help them be successful. Angie spent most of those years as a part of Microsoft in the MS Learning space and most recently led the Qualified Referral Program as part of the US Small & Medium Business (SMB) Channel Sales team. She worked very closely with the Channel Sales Managers helping Partners be successful with sales referrals, applying for funding, and navigating the Microsoft ecosystem to assist their unmanaged customers. As a Partner Profitability Executive at The Partner Masters, Angie plans to help Partners be successful in those same areas, along with striving to help them succeed in optimizing their Microsoft Partnership by providing guidance and removing obstacles.

She has a passion for helping others, is a strong collaborator, and has built many great relationships with Partners throughout her years at Microsoft. Angie is from the Midwest, and when she’s not working, she enjoys watching her kids play sports, walks with the family dog, time with family and friends, and relaxing summer weekends at the lakes.

Mike Karban is an Architect at The Partner Masters helping Microsoft partners build and expand their Dynamics 365 CE and Power Platform practices. He has worked in Information Technology for over 25 years and spent the last 7 years at Microsoft working with partners as a Cloud Solutions Architect, Partner Technology Strategist, and Partner Marketing Advisor. Prior to Microsoft, Mike spent 4 years at a Microsoft partner and can relate to many of the pain points that partners feel today. He has a passion for technology and loves creating Power BI reports and Power Automate flows, for both business and personal use.

Mike lives in downtown San Diego, CA, where he and Jennifer love walking everywhere throughout the year and enjoy rarely needing to drive. When not out and about, Mike likes staying up to date on the latest gadgets and technology.

Michelle joins The Partner Master team, bringing with her over 17 years of experience in marketing, brand management, and graphic design. Most recently, Michelle has worked with Microsoft's Global Partner Solutions (GPS) and was part of a worldwide Microsoft Alliance Marketing team, where she collaborated closely with the global partner development manager, regional (PDMs), partner marketing director, and senior product manager. In supporting worldwide events and marketing campaigns, Michelle understands firsthand the challenges involved in nurturing SQLs into opportunities. She is passionate about building strong relationships and believes that a positive relationship is the key to success. Ronald Reagan once said, "There is no limit to the amount of good you can do if you don't care who gets the credit."

Michelle has a strong passion for health and fitness. She spends her free time training for races and working hard to achieve a new personal record in the gym. Apart from this, Michelle also supports her very competitive family on the college wrestling mat, rugby pitch, and competitive dance stage.

Meghan Desmul is a seasoned professional in the field of corporate training and program facilitation, with over 13 years of experience. As a Partner Profitability Executive at The Partner Masters, Meghan brings her expertise in critical thinking and strategic planning to help businesses drive profitability and success.

Prior to joining The Partner Masters, Meghan honed her skills at Microsoft, where she worked in an executive office. Her experience there has provided her with a deep understanding of the intricacies of the industry and a strong foundation in problem-solving and innovation.

With her extensive corporate training background, program facilitation expertise, and a passion for helping businesses thrive, Meghan is a valuable asset to The Partner Masters and an inspiration to those around her.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Meghan leads a vibrant and active lifestyle. She cherishes her time spent with her three energetic dogs. Additionally, Meghan is passionate about fitness and wellness, and she enjoys working out, nutrition coaching, and teaching fitness classes. Through her dedication to personal health and wellness, Meghan embodies the principles she instills in her professional life – discipline, perseverance, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Jenna Semaan is an Operations and Sales Specialist at The Partner Masters and graduated from UCLA with a B.A. in Political Science. Before her transition into the tech industry, Jenna’s educational career had a legal focus. She interned at the Orange County District Attorney’s office and became the youngest recipient of a challenge coin from the Appellate and Training Unit for her assistance on a homicide case. She then studied for the LSAT exam and attended law school before making her career change. Jenna is not only excited to be joining such an amazing team but she’s also eager to utilize her analytical skills to help her succeed in her new role.

In her free time, Jenna loves traveling, trying new restaurants or coffee shops, hiking, painting, and spending time with her friends and family. She also has a miniature schnauzer named Trevor that she enjoys taking on walks around the neighborhood.

Diana is a Partner Profitability Strategist at The Partner Masters, where she leverages her extensive expertise and over 15 years in the tech field to empower partners and drive significant business growth. With a distinguished career, Diana has honed her skills in strategic planning, partnership development, co-sell, go-to-market strategies, and revenue optimization, serving Microsoft partners in the Americas region.

Her mission at The Partner Masters is to empower partners to excel through innovative GTM strategies and insightful guidance. Diana's deep understanding of the technology landscape and her innovative approach have consistently delivered exceptional results for partners.

Diana is known for her collaborative spirit and strong relationship-building skills. She is a trusted advisor who fosters an environment of mutual growth and success. Her data-driven decision-making and keen understanding of market dynamics ensure that partners are equipped to thrive in a competitive landscape.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Diana is passionate about supporting Microsoft technical communities around the globe. She has been awarded and recognized by Microsoft as one of its Most Valuable Professionals for 10 years in a row under the category of Cloud and Datacenter Management. She enjoys embarking on road trips, exploring new destinations and cultures, and embracing the joy of travel with her family.

“I always thought I needed a PDM to be successful at partnering with Microsoft, but recently I have found something even better – The Partner Masters! This team is incredible!”

Jamie Anderson

CEO of Emergent Software

“I can’t thank you enough. Our partners are HUNGRY for your services.

The services that you and your team at The Partner Masters are providing to Microsoft partners will be transformative! I’m getting chills!”

Frank Valdivieso

Co-Founder of the Black Channel Partner Alliance

"Working with The Partner Masters has been a game-changer for Aegis Innovators. Leveraging their rich Microsoft experience, Matt, Justin , and their amazing team have significantly refined our sales process, enhanced our solutions design, and effectively streamlined our Microsoft practice. They consistently exceed our expectations, driving impactful business results while ensuring a seamless collaboration experience. I strongly recommend TPM for any firm seeking to unlock the full potential of their Microsoft portfolio."

Reza Palizban

President, Aegis Innovators

“We wholeheartedly recommend The Partner Masters to any Microsoft partner looking to drive business growth and enhance technical capabilities. Their deep knowledge, unwavering commitment, and personalized approach make them an exceptional choice.”

Roman Avanesyan / Yesai Tchouldjian

Founder & CEO / Co-founder & Technical Lead, Ravanty Tech Consulting

"I’ve seen many partners benefit from using The Partner Masters. The close alignment with Microsoft and years of experience in understanding our partner program and the investments within it have proven invaluable to those you support."

Brent Combest

Microsoft

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