Marc Sumner - CEO @ Robertson Sumner Ltd | Channel Chat

Channel Chat Podcast

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Welcome to the Channel Chat podcast – home of the podcast which has now proudly become the voice of the IT channel 🎙Since the Podcast's inception in 2019, the Channel Chat studio has hosted some of the IT channel's biggest names – with regular host, Marc Sumner, asking the questions that many others are afraid to! 🤭Numbers wise, we now reach over 15,000 listeners per episode in over 32 countries and have hosted 6 live events. Click subscribe to keep on top of all our latest content 👀

Author

Marc Sumner - CEO @ Robertson Sumner Ltd | Channel Chat

Category

Business

Podcast website

www.robertson-sumner.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

#245 David Weeks: Ditching the Old Channel Playbook 20.08.2025

The Big Picture with David Weeks... "Why aren't you marketing your business that way?"   David Weeks didn't hold back at Empower 25 — and neither did he on Channel Chat.   In this upcoming episode, David talks: → Why cross-collaboration beats competition → The death of 'just reselling' → And the announcement of Empower 2026 in Fort Lauderdale!

#244 Dominique Blaize: The Biggest Challenge is How Quickly People Expect to See Change 24.06.2025
#243 Dale Smith: This Industry is Changing at Lightspeed 18.06.2025
#242 Thea Sztejka: Every customer you acquire is going to damage your business! 09.06.2025
#241 Head Nerds: We're the Voice of the Customer 04.06.2025
#240 Stefan Voss: From Insight to Action 27.05.2025
#239 Jonathan Bartholomew: Unpacking N-able, MSP Challenges & Cyber Trends 19.05.2025
Channel Chat Live 2025, featuring Hayley Mooney, Des Lekerman, Paula Panarra, Chelsea Chamberlin 30.04.2025

Welcome to Channel Chat LIVE 2025 – Part 2!  The conversation continues from Samsung KX with even more industry insight, big opinions, and future-focused thinking. In Part 2, we dive deeper into the evolving role of AI and Cyber in the Channel — from talent strategies to customer expectations, and what leaders need to prioritise right now to stay competitive.  Featuring more must-hear moments from...

Channel Chat Live 2025, featuring Hayley Mooney, Des Lekerman, Paula Panarra, Chelsea Chamberlin 30.04.2025

Welcome to Channel Chat LIVE 2025 – Part 1! Broadcast live from Samsung KX, Channel Chat LIVE brought together the biggest names in the Channel for an evening of bold conversations around AI, Cyber, and the future of the industry. In Part 1, you'll hear from our incredible panel: Hayley Mooney, Paula Panarra, Des Lekerman and Chelsea Chamberlin. Expect real insights, lively debates, and fresh pers...

#237 Michael Adler: Adapt or Fall Behind — The Future of MSPs 29.04.2025
#235 Steve Rigby: From 10 Downing Street to 35 New Broad Street 15.04.2025
#234 Katy Upton: Career Transitions, Workplace Culture & the Future of AI 01.04.2025
#233 Guy March: Channel Partnerships, Business Growth & the Future of Cybersecurity 25.03.2025
#232 Joel Chimoindes: The Journey to CEO and the Future of Nuvias UC 18.03.2025
#231 Kelvin Lee: The Procurement Mindset vs. The CRO Approach 11.03.2025
#230 Nick Crouch: Channel Leadership, Partner Strategy & the Future of Cybersecurity 26.02.2025

Today in the Channel Chat studio Marc Sumner is joined by Nick Crouch, Director - EMEA & APAC Channel & Alliances @ AppOmni

#229 Kathryn Bennett: The Past, Present and Future of AI 18.02.2025

In this valentine's day special, Marc is joined in the studio by Kathryn Bennett the Channel Director from Dataminr.

#228 Jack Watson: From Sales to MD 04.02.2025

Today Marc is joined in the studio by the Managing Director of Bytes Software Services, Jack Watson.

#227 Lucy Greenaway: Unlocking the Secrets of Channel Marketing Success 28.01.2025

Today Marc Sumner is joined in the Channel Chat studio by the Channel Marketing Director at XM Cyber, Lucy Greenaway.

#226 Sonny Sehgal: Entrepreneurship, Scaling Success & the Future of AI 22.01.2025

Today in the Channel Chat studio Marc meets up with the CEO of Transputec, Sonny Sehgal.

#225 Richard Betts: Innovation, Leadership & the Future of IT 14.01.2025
#223 Fiona McKenzie: Tackling Sexual Harassment and Creating Safe Workplaces 17.12.2024
#222 Grahame Smee: What Makes a Successful Business, Tech, and the Future 10.12.2024
#221 Tim Westbrook: Leading the Way in Tech, Leadership & Sustainability 03.12.2024
#220 Tim Walker: Exploring the MSP Landscape & Industry Insights 28.11.2024

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