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The average worker toggles between systems 1,200 times a day — nearly every 24 seconds. That's almost four hours a week lost just to switching between tools. So why are most companies throwing AI spend at the problem...
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Train to Gain
Hosted by B-Lynk · technology · EN
About this Podcast:
Train to Gain is the podcast where enablement meets the real world. Whether you’re training internal teams, supporting channel partners, or driving product adoption, we’re here with quick insights, strategy sessions, and honest conversations about what actually works.Real Conversations. Real Insights. Real Growth.New episodes drop twice a month.
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What is Train to Gain about?
Train to Gain is the podcast where enablement meets the real world. Whether you’re training internal teams, supporting channel partners, or driving product adoption, we’re here with quick insights, strategy sessions, and honest conversations about what actually works. Real Conversations. Real Insights. Real Growth. New episodes drop twice a month.
Who hosts Train to Gain?
Train to Gain is hosted by B-Lynk. The show has published 20 episodes to date.
What has Train to Gain covered recently?
Recent episodes include "AI as an Operating System: Why Generic AI Won't Scale Your Business with Mark Ramsey" (2 September 2026, 21 minutes), "When Knowledge Lives Only in Their Heads: Training and AI Readiness in Local Government" (30 June 2026, 20 minutes), and "Is Your AI Ready? How SmartScore and Tresic Are Closing the Gap with Kevin Nethercot" (3 June 2026, 17 minutes).
How often does Train to Gain publish?
Train to Gain publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 17 minutes across 20 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Train to Gain?
Booking probability for Train to Gain is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Train to Gain requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Train to Gain's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch Train to Gain?
The strongest fits for Train to Gain are Business & Professional Training. Train to Gain has a technology audience.
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B-Lynk hosts Train to Gain, a technology podcast with 20 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Jun 30, 202620 minS1What happens when a city of 50,000 people runs a 311 call center with nine agents covering 77 services — and most of that knowledge lives only in people's heads? Parker Skophammer, Director of Finance and Administrative...
Jun 3, 202617 minS1<p>In this episode of Train to Gain, Katie Merrill sits down with Kevin Nethercott, CEO of Tresic, to explore what happens when AI meets the full volume of an organization’s conversation data — and what becomes possible...
Mar 4, 202619 minS1<h2 >Episode Overview</h2><p >In this episode of Train to Gain, Erin and Katie are joined by Nate Mengel and Pete Brown from Sunset Learning Institute to discuss the evolution of contact centers—from on-premise systems...
Feb 18, 202613 minS1<p >In this episode of Train to Gain, the team welcomes Travis Burris, VP of Global Channels and Alliances at NuWave, to explore the realities that emerge after a solution is sold and implemented. Together, they discuss...
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Feb 3, 202614 minS1<p>Customer expectations have changed—and waiting for answers is no longer acceptable. In this episode of Trained to Gain, Erin Raitt and Katie Merrill explore how self-service support is being re-architected for the AI...
Jan 7, 202621 minS1<p >In this episode of Train to Gain, hosts Erin Raitt and Katie Merrill kick off the first episode of 2026 with a special guest as part of their OG Series—highlighting the people who helped shape B-Lynk in its earliest...
Episode #12
The 12 Training Tips of Christmas
Dec 16, 202510 minS1<h3 >Episode Overview</h3><p >In the final Train to Gain episode of 2025, hosts Erin Raitt and Katie Merrill bring a festive close to the year with a special holiday-themed edition: The 12 Training Tips of...
Dec 3, 202525 minS1<p>In this episode of Train to Gain, hosts Erin Raitt and Katie Merrill sit down with Kathryn Rose, founding CEO of ChannelWise and co-founder of the Channel Marketing Association, to unpack what AI literacy really...
Nov 19, 202528 minS1<p>Overview</p>We continue The OGs series with Caitlin Clark-Zigmond of Clark Growth Partners to unpack the MOVE Framework for go-to-market (Market, Operations, Velocity, Expand).Topics include ICP vs TAM and “relevant...
Nov 5, 202520 minS1<p>Overview</p>B-Lynk kicks off The OGs series with guest Mike Enders, product leader at Articulate and longtime collaborator.We cover the evolution of e-learning tech (Flash → Studio → Storyline → Rise, SCORM → xAPI)...
Episode #8
Training Secret Sauce with Lisa Rouse
Oct 15, 202513 minS1<p>In this episode of B-Lynk: Train to Gain, hosts Erin Raitt and Katie Merrill sit down with Lisa Rouse, one of B-Lynk’s lead instructors, for an inspiring conversation about the art (and science) of effective...
Oct 1, 202515 minS1<p>In this episode of Train to Gain, Erin Raitt and Katie Merrill sit down with Amy Bailey, founder of Unusually Unusual Consulting and co-founder of the Channel Marketing Association. Together, they dive into the art...
Sep 17, 202515 minS1<p>Overview</p><p>In this episode, Erin and Katie chat with Andrew Ward, CEO & Founder of Award Consulting, about how rural service providers can scale technical readiness without bloating headcount. We dig into when to...
Sep 3, 202515 minS1<p>In this episode of Train to Gain, hosts Erin Raitt and Katie Merrill sit down with Joe Marion, President of the Cloud Communications Alliance (CCA), to explore the evolving role of AI in the communications industry...
Aug 20, 202519 minS1<p>In this episode of Train to Gain, Erin and Katie welcome their very first guest—Kameron Olsen, founder of The Channel Advisors. Kameron brings 20+ years of channel experience to the table and shares real insights on...
Episode #3
Empowering Your Sales Team
Aug 6, 202511 minS1<p>In Episode Three of Train to Gain, hosts Erin Raitt and Katie Merrill explore how to empower your indirect sales teams effectively through targeted, impactful content. They discuss the critical role of choosing the...
Episode #2
One Foundation: Many Pathways
Jul 23, 202511 minS1<p>In Episode Two of Train to Gain, co-hosts Erin Raitt and Katie Merrill tackle the critical topic of foundational product education. They explore effective strategies for educating sales teams in both direct and...
Episode #1
Breaking Down Silos
Jul 1, 20258 minS1<p>Welcome to the first episode of Train to Gain! Meet your hosts Erin Raitt and Katie Merrill, who combine their passions for education, sales enablement, and product adoption to deliver actionable insights in every...
Recent guests
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Mark Ramsey
Global Senior Pastor, Ministry Collaborative
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Pete Brown
author, journalist, broadcaster and consultant specializing in food and drink, Tow Center for Digital Journalism at Columbia University
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Kathryn Rose
co-founder, Channel Marketing Association
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Andrew Ward
Writer of 'Football's Strangest Matches', Acadiana Veterans Alliance
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