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Can a former high-powered attorney find peace, purpose, and passion on a totally new path? In this eye-opening episode, Joey Pinz sits down with Arlene Cohen Miller—Work-Life Harmony Coach and soul-reading mentor—to explore how self-leadership, presence, and heart-centered living can transform everything.

Arlene shares her evolution from courtroom negotiations to coaching conversations. She opens up about trading legal burnout for a life rooted in intuition, meditation, and service. Together, they unpack the emotional layers behind guilt, self-care, and how societal pressure keeps us from honoring our needs.

Whether you're running a business, raising a family, or trying to keep your sanity in a chaotic world, Arlene offers grounded wisdom and spiritual insight that will empower you to live from the inside out.

🔥 Top 3 Highlights:

• 🌬️ How meditation + breathwork can recalibrate your entire day
• 💡 Why success isn’t measured by money—but by more love on the planet
• 💖 The difference between self-forgiveness vs. self-acceptance

#WorkLifeBalance #MeditationCoach #WomenInLeadership #BurnoutRecovery #LifeCoach #MindBodySoul #SelfCareMatters #InnerPeace #WholeheartedLiving #CoachingTools #SpiritualMentor #PersonalGrowth #SoulReadings #MentalWellness #EmotionalHealth #LeadershipJourney 

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In this thoughtful and grounded episode of Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations, Joey sits down with Ken Tripp of Netwrix to discuss the evolving challenges MSPs face — and how true partner-led collaboration can help solve them. Recorded live at Pax8 Beyond 2025, this conversation weaves cybersecurity, personal transformation, and the need for industry-wide unity.

Ken explains how Netwrix helps MSPs secure and profit from Microsoft, especially in relation to Copilot rollouts, compliance obligations, and scaling client environments without adding technical overhead. He discusses the shared responsibility model and how Netwrix streamlines identity, permissions, and data classification through AI — reducing labor costs and delivering predictable value to MSPs managing dozens or hundreds of tenants.

The conversation also turns personal: Ken shares his 120-pound weight loss journey following a major health scare and how discipline and routine helped him reshape his life. That same clarity, he says, is needed in the MSP space — not just from vendors, but through shared change and joint accountability across the ecosystem.

🚀 Top 3 Highlights:

1. 🔐 How Netwrix helps MSPs manage Microsoft security with scalable predictability
2. 🧠 The discipline behind Ken’s personal transformation and leadership approach
3. 🤝 Why MSPs must partner — not purchase — for long-term growth

#MSP #Pax8Beyond2025 #Netwrix #MicrosoftSecurity #PartnerLedGrowth #CopilotEnablement #AIForMSPs #ComplianceTools #VendorPartnership #JoeyPinzPodcast #DisciplineJourney #WeightLossLeadership #MSPGrowth #IdentitySecurity #SharedResponsibility #MSPCommunity #CyberTools #ScalableSecurity

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In this energetic and introspective episode recorded live at Pax8 Beyond 2025, Joey Pinz talks with Gene Kim, VP of Sales at Absolute, about what MSPs truly need from their security vendors — and how personal resilience echoes in business strategy.

Gene opens with reflections on surfing at San Onofre State Beach, how the ocean provides a space for introspection, and how tracking progress — even in hobbies — helps him stay motivated. This passion for metrics carries into his work, where he supports MSPs navigating the challenges of brand visibility, cybersecurity threats, human capital gaps, and delivering operational excellence to SMB clients.

The episode also explores Absolute’s application persistence and resilience tools, which help MSPs ensure critical software stays active — even after catastrophic failures. With 600M+ devices already embedded at the BIOS level, Gene explains how Absolute provides continuity at a scale few can match.

In a powerful moment, Joey shares his 120-pound weight loss journey, prompting Gene to reflect on how discipline, metrics, and mindset shape both personal and business transformations.

🚀 Top 3 Highlights:

1. 🔐 Why application persistence is the unsung hero of MSP resilience
2. 🌊 How surfing and metric tracking connect personal and professional growth
3. 🤝 Key questions MSPs should ask when selecting a security partner

#MSP #Pax8Beyond2025 #GeneKim #Absolute #ApplicationPersistence #CyberResilience #SurfingMindset #MSPGrowth #PartnerEnablement #SecurityTools #BIOSLevelControl #JoeyPinzPodcast #MSPCommunity #HumanCapital #DisciplineInBusiness #PersonalGrowth #SMBSecurity #VendorTrust

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In this powerful, forward-looking conversation, Joey Pinz sits down with Chris Day, founder of IT Glue and current CEO of ScalePad, live from Pax8 Beyond 2025. With a track record of building category-defining tools for MSPs, Chris offers rare insight into the mindset required to lead through disruption, scale with intention, and stay grounded after success.

He shares the original inspiration behind IT Glue, how it solved a pain point that transformed the MSP industry, and what he's now building at ScalePad to help service providers make smarter decisions and drive real value. The conversation also explores the current AI landscape, where Chris separates hype from substance and outlines what MSPs actually need to pay attention to.

On the personal side, Chris opens up about the psychological pressure that can follow a major exit, how he recalibrated his purpose, and why transparency — in leadership, communication, and culture — has become his guiding principle.

Whether you're building your first platform or figuring out what’s next, this episode is packed with wisdom from one of the most impactful voices in the MSP world.

🔥 Top 3 Highlights:

🔧 From IT Glue to ScalePad — how Chris is still solving real MSP problems
 🤖 AI hype vs. reality — what Chris believes actually matters for MSPs
 🧠 The post-exit mindset shift — transparency, clarity, and redefined purpose

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In this heartfelt and high-impact episode recorded at Pax8 Beyond 2025, Joey Pinz sits down with Christopher Marquez of IronScales for a powerful conversation that blends vendor strategy, personal resilience, and community leadership.

Christopher kicks off by sharing his goals for the week: learning from partners, improving services, and helping MSPs strengthen their security posture. He breaks down how IronScales uses adaptive AI to protect against phishing and email attacks, offering efficient deployment, automation, and education as part of their channel-first approach. MSPs benefit from tools like free email health checks, coaching support, and NFR licenses for internal use.

But this episode goes beyond tech. Christopher opens up about his past struggle with alcohol abuse, the wake-up call from his doctor, and his journey to recovery and lasting wellness. He and Joey reflect on the power of discipline, coaching, and community in transforming both business and life.

From pork green chili to partner enablement to self-awareness, this conversation is a rich mix of grit, gratitude, and growth — for anyone navigating the MSP space or a personal reset.

🚀 Top 3 Highlights:

1. 🔐 How IronScales uses AI to simplify and enhance MSP email security
2. 🧠 The role of vulnerability, mentorship, and coaching in leadership
3. 🌶️ Green chili and growth: the unexpected recipe for connection

#MSP #Pax8Beyond2025 #IronScales #EmailSecurity #PhishingProtection #AIForMSPs #AdaptiveAI #ChannelEnablement #MSPCommunity #VendorSupport #JoeyPinzPodcast #CoachingCulture #PersonalGrowth #CyberResilience #GreenChiliWisdom #PartnerTools #FreeEmailHealthCheck #NFRForMSPs #SecurityAwareness #TransformationJourney

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In this thoughtful and grounded conversation recorded at Pax8 Beyond 2025, Joey Pinz sits down with Chance Weaver, a seasoned MSP veteran and executive at High Wire Networks, to unpack the intersection of growth, wellness, and sustainable leadership in tech.

Chance shares his personal journey through multiple acquisitions, the burnout that followed, and how introspection and intentionality helped him realign with what really matters. They talk openly about the toll that tech leadership can take — especially in the fast-paced world of MSPs — and how High Wire’s growth strategy aims to be bold without breaking people.

This episode also explores the High Wire partner model, how they scale complex cybersecurity services like SOC-as-a-Service, and the importance of enabling MSPs to lead with their brand, not the vendor’s. Chance emphasizes that the secret isn’t more tools — it’s more clarity.

If you’re running an MSP or leading a tech team, this episode will resonate. It’s about listening to yourself, empowering your partners, and knowing when it’s time to let go — or gear up again.

🚀 Top 3 Highlights:

1. 🧠 Burnout recovery, reflection, and the value of stepping back
2. 🔒 High Wire’s scalable partner model for delivering cybersecurity services
3. ⚙️ How true enablement puts MSP brands — not vendors — in the spotlight

#MSP #Pax8Beyond2025 #HighWireNetworks #CybersecurityServices #PartnerEnablement #SOCaaS #MSPCommunity #BurnoutRecovery #TechLeadership #VendorSupport #ScalingSmart #WorkLifeClarity #JoeyPinzPodcast #MSPGrowth #LeadershipReset #ModernMSP #CyberStrategy #EmpoweredPartners

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In this refreshingly candid episode of Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations, Joey sits down with Drew Schlussel, Director of Technical Product Marketing at Wasabi Technologies, to talk about simplifying cloud storage and scaling the right way. Recorded live at Pax8 Beyond 2025, this episode cuts through the jargon and gets to the core of what partners truly want: predictability, transparency, and performance that actually delivers.

Drew breaks down Wasabi’s flat-fee storage model, its refusal to charge for egress or API calls, and why they’ve ditched tiered pricing entirely. It’s not just a technical decision — it’s a cultural one. He dives into the psychology behind data usage, vendor relationships, and what it means to truly earn the trust of MSPs.

The conversation also covers why Wasabi is doubling down on channel-only sales, how the company avoids fear-based marketing, and Drew’s personal perspective on building tech brands that scale without selling out.

If you're in the MSP space and tired of the nickel-and-dime model from traditional hyperscalers, this episode will feel like a much-needed reality check.

🚀 Top 3 Highlights:

1. 🔥 Why Wasabi avoids egress and tiered pricing altogether
2. 🧠 How simplicity creates stickiness in channel relationships
3. 🤝 Why a partner-first culture trumps even the best tech features

#MSP #Pax8Beyond2025 #Wasabi #CloudStorage #FlatFeeStorage #NoEgressFees #ChannelOnly #StorageSimplicity #VendorTrust #PartnerFirst #MSPGrowth #TechThatWorks #MSPCommunity #InfrastructureStrategy #JoeyPinzPodcast #APICosts #DataFreedom #StorageEconomics #ScalableSolutions

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In this high-impact conversation at Pax8 Beyond 2025, Joey Pinz sits down with Rob Rae, legendary MSP advocate and VP at Pax8, to talk about platforms, peer groups, and the pulse of the managed services community.

Rob shares what sets Pax8 apart from traditional distributors — its MSP-only focus, commitment to partner success, and its evolution into a true marketplace, not just a catalog. He explains how the newly launched public storefronts allow MSPs to create digital buying experiences for end clients, and how Pax8’s AI-powered recommendations are reshaping vendor discovery and security posture.

The heart of the episode dives into community — from Rob’s deep belief in peer groups and soft skill development, to how the post-pandemic MSP landscape has changed. He opens up about Pax8’s internal billing transition and how staying responsive during disruption is an act of discipline.

Rob also shares the emotional story of how a simple piece of advice transformed an MSP’s business — a reminder of the long-term impact one voice can have.

🚀 Top 3 Highlights:

1. 🛠️ Pax8’s marketplace vs. traditional distribution
2. 🤝 Why MSP collaboration matters more than competition
3. 🔍 Measuring impact without a sales quota — and why Rob values influence over metrics

 #MSP #Pax8Beyond2025 #RobRae #Pax8 #MarketplaceInnovation #MSPCommunity #PeerGroups #VendorManagement #CybersecurityPosture #MSPGrowth #AIForMSPs #PublicStore

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In this wide-ranging episode of Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations, cybersecurity leader Joe Saunders of Check Point shares his journey—from Cuban cigars to global IT strategy. Recorded live at Pax8 Beyond 2025, this conversation blends personal passions with serious insights on cybersecurity, leadership, and AI.

Joe kicks things off with a deep appreciation for cigars, explaining how a Cuban cigar gifted at a Pax8 event sparked his fascination. From flavor profiles to Connecticut Maduro wrappers, Joe uses the cigar world as a metaphor for personalization and nuance—something he also values in business relationships.

The conversation shifts to Check Point’s major Infinity Platform launch, a consolidated suite of AI-powered security tools designed to better serve MSPs and SMBs. Joe highlights the importance of MSP-focused features like multi-tenancy, API integrations, and compliance frameworks (SOC, ISO), all tailored for modern partner operations.

He also reflects on the role of discipline and self-awareness in his own growth, echoing Joey’s own health journey. Joe closes by inviting MSPs to visit the Check Point booth, try the platform with free licenses, and embrace AI-driven security innovation.

🚀 Top 3 Highlights:

1. 🔐 The Infinity Platform: Check Point’s unified AI-powered security suite for MSPs
2. 🥃 Why cigars symbolize the importance of personalized relationships in tech
3. 🧠 Joe’s approach to self-reflection, honesty, and long-term personal growth

#MSP #Pax8Beyond2025 #CheckPoint #Cybersecurity #InfinityPlatform #AIForMSPs #SOC2 #ISOCompliance #CigarCulture #LeadershipGrowth #SelfReflection #MSPCommunity #PartnerEnablement #ITLeadership #JoeyPinzPodcast #AIThreatDetection #GlobalSecurity #SecurityPlatform #VendorTrust

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In this candid and energizing conversation, Joey Pinz sits down with Ryan Ettridge, co-founder and CEO of CyberCert, for a deep dive into martial arts, cybersecurity, and the power of self-awareness. Recorded live at Pax8 Beyond 2025, the episode kicks off with a discussion on Ryan’s lifelong relationship with martial arts, including earning multiple black belts, a serious neck injury, and how jiu-jitsu taught him humility, confidence, and long-term mindset.

The conversation transitions to business as Ryan shares his vision for CyberCert and the global launch of the SMB 1001 certification standard. Tailored specifically for small and medium-sized businesses, this standard is designed to be MSP-led, making the managed service provider an essential part of the certification process. Cyber insurers recognize it, reducing friction and increasing trust for SMB clients.

Ryan also opens up about his personal journey through burnout, executive coaching, and the realization that every leader must confront their internal fears. He’s now building an AI executive coaching app to help others do the same.

Whether you’re an MSP, a cybersecurity pro, or someone chasing alignment in life and business — this episode is packed with strategy, storytelling, and substance.

🚀 Top 3 Highlights:

1. 🛡️ What makes SMB 1001 certification different — and why MSPs are central to it
2. 🧠 Ryan’s path from burnout to launching an AI executive coaching platform
3. 🥋 How martial arts and injury recovery shaped his leadership mindset

#MSP #Pax8Beyond2025 #CyberCert #SMB1001 #MSPCertification #CybersecurityStandards #ExecutiveCoaching #JiuJitsuLeadership #MartialArtsMindset #BurnoutRecovery #AILeadership #FearlessLeadership #PartnerLedSecurity #MSPCommunity #JoeyPinzPodcast #CyberInsurance #SmallBusinessSecurity #TrustThroughStandards

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