682 - 82% of Tech Partners Are Not AI Ready Are You

682 - 82% of Tech Partners Are Not AI Ready Are You

May 11, 2026 · 5 min · Episode 682

About this episode

The episode discusses the lack of AI readiness among tech partners and the importance of having valuable conversations about AI with clients.

Your clients keep asking you about AI, and you keep talking about tools. That's the problem. In this episode, I break down why most SaaS partners are giving away the most valuable conversation they could be having, AI readiness diagnosis, for free. I share Jay McBain's latest research showing 82% of channel partners don't feel prepared to deliver AI services, and I unpack the real reason it's not demand, complexity, or talent. If you've been winging the AI conversation in client meetings and wondering why the work that follows feels like a once-off, this one is for you. Resources and Links Jay McBain on The Paul Higgins Podcast: Episode 435 Need help with your WHO and WHAT decisions? Apply for a FREE Multiplier Call Book a Decision Session here Previous episode: 681 - Generalists Get Referrals Specialists Get Chosen Check out more episodes of the Paul Higgins Podcast Subscribe to our YouTube channel: @PaulHigginsMentoring Join our newsletter Suggested resources

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