Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations

Send us Fan Mail Caroline Goles—marketing strategist, tech advisor, and former Microsoft leader—joins Joey Pinz at IT Nation Connect to talk about balance, curiosity, and the intersection of AI and humanity . She shares how trail running through national parks, reducing screen time, and reading voraciously fuel her creativity and focus. Together, they explore goal-setting through “Misogi” challeng...

Send us Fan Mail From lasers to leadership, this IT Nation Connect 2025 conversation with Lawrence Cruciana , founder of Corporate Information Technologies , reveals how discipline, curiosity, and science fuel cybersecurity innovation. A former Disney audio engineer and laser physicist , Lawrence shares how attention to detail and standardization shaped his approach to business, how a case of indu...

Send us Fan Mail What do chess, rock climbing, and business have in common? For tech visionary and problem-solver Stephen Yu , everything is a puzzle waiting to be understood. In this episode of Joey Pinz Conversations , we explore how the founder of Adaptive Catalog approaches life and leadership through curiosity and pattern recognition—from teaching his son chess to building solutions that let...

Send us Fan Mail Blake Myers lives life on the edge—literally. A semi-pro bull rider, former powerlifter, and cybersecurity specialist at Blumira , Blake shares how discipline connects every aspect of his adrenaline-fueled journey. From surviving eight-second rides to helping MSPs defend clients from cyber threats, he reveals the mindset it takes to stay focused under pressure. Recorded live at #I...

Send us Fan Mail In this engaging IT Nation 2025 conversation, Kate Schlarf , Senior Marketing Leader at Moovila , joins Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations to unpack how MSPs can turn project chaos into clarity and profit. She reveals how Moovila’s Project Hub —a library of MSP-built templates—helps partners improve forecasting, eliminate scope creep, and boost project margins. Kate also shares he...

Send us Fan Mail At IT Nation Connect 2025, Mike DePalma —VP of SMB Cybersecurity at OpenText —sits down with Joey Pinz to talk about rebuilding community in the MSP world, evolving vendor programs, and the tidal wave of AI reshaping security and operations. Mike shares how OpenText’s new EDR rollout is simplifying life for ConnectWise partners, the surprising results of their latest MSP Report ,...

Send us Fan Mail 🏔️ From summiting Colorado’s 14,000-foot peaks to reshaping how MSPs think about cybersecurity, Jay Ryerse embodies what it means to evolve. In this powerful conversation, Jay and Joey Pinz explore how curiosity, structure, and mindset fuel both personal and professional transformation. 💻 As VP of Global Security Advocacy at SentinelOne , Jay breaks down the realities of AI-drive...

Send us Fan Mail In this deeply moving episode, Joey Pinz sits down with Erica Bonham , a trauma recovery therapist, EMDR clinician, and author of Always Enough, Never Done . Together, they explore how healing doesn’t happen through willpower or “positive thinking”—it begins in the body. Erica reveals the difference between “big T” and “little t” trauma , how experiences get stored in the nervous...

Send us Fan Mail 🎧 In this inspiring conversation, Joey Pinz sits down with a man who bridges two worlds — the rhythm of creativity and the logic of data. From teaching himself piano 🎹 to producing music in his 20s, Robin Ody now helps shape the global IT channel as a senior analyst at Omdia. They explore how music production and data analysis share the same creative DNA: structure, intuition, a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations , Jordan Rackie, CEO of KeyFactor, opens up about leading a 600-person cybersecurity company while staying grounded as a dad, musician 🎹 and coach. He shares how quantum computing is reshaping data security, what “agentic AI” really means, and why focus—not frenzy—drives real innovation. Rackie reflects on learning piano 🎵 to...

Send us Fan Mail Recorded live at Cyber Bay 2025 in Tampa Bay , this conversation dives into how educators are preparing students for a rapidly changing tech world. 💡 🎙️ Guest: A STEM educator at Angeline Academy of Innovation shares how his students are embracing AI, cybersecurity, and robotics—proving that the next generation isn’t afraid of technology, they’re shaping it. From exploring what’s...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Rapid7’s Deral Heiland—a self-described “visual historian” who balances high-tech research with hands-on artifacts from Roman coins to Civil War relics 🪙📷. We explore how tactile history sharpens perspective, why he resets daily in a 19th-century apothecary he built on his property ☕📖, and the real-world state of cybersecurity in 2025. Deral breaks down AI’s double-edge—a...

Send us Fan Mail 🎒 From the Appalachian Trail to the frontlines of cybersecurity education, Melissa Dark’s journey is a masterclass in vision, persistence, and innovation. Recorded live at Cyber Bay 2025 , Melissa shares how her outdoor adventures mirror her mission to empower teachers across America with real-world cybersecurity and AI training. 👩‍🏫 A former Purdue professor and founder of a 7...

Send us Fan Mail Former Army veteran and cybersecurity strategist Nia Luckey joins Joey Pinz Conversations live at Cyber Bay 2025 to explore how calm, creativity, and courage intersect in today’s fast-moving digital world. From 13 years in the U.S. Army to leading major security operations for Cisco, JSOC, and AT&T , Nia reveals how adaptability, humility, and trust fuel progress in both tech...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a pro athlete turned fitness leader faces the fight of his life? Mike Laird’s journey is a raw, powerful story of survival, resilience, and purpose. After years of building fitness businesses and mentoring trainers, Mike’s life changed with a shocking diagnosis: a rare appendix cancer. Following a grueling 10-hour surgery and months of recovery, he emerged with a...

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to rebuild your life from rock bottom? In this powerful conversation, Joey Pinz sits down with an unstoppable woman who went from addiction, bulimia, and homelessness… to 22 years sober, gym owner, keynote speaker, and author of Booze, Blow, and Pancakes . Her story is raw, real, and unforgettable. She reveals how fitness became her lifeline, why “discipline beat...

Send us Fan Mail How do we turn trauma into transformation? In this powerful episode, Joey Pinz sits down with a trauma specialist and licensed clinician who blends science and spirituality to guide people through healing journeys. From EMDR and somatic therapy to ayahuasca visions, sound healing, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, she shares how diverse tools can help release trauma and reconne...

Send us Fan Mail At DattoCon Miami 2025, Joey Pinz sits down with one of the industry’s sharpest minds to explore how AI, automation, and evolving customer needs are redefining the Managed Services landscape. From Kaseya’s 42-product ecosystem to the accelerating pace of AI adoption, this conversation dives deep into how MSPs can stay ahead in a fast-changing world. 💬 Nadir shares powerful insigh...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations , we sit down with Terry McGill, CRO and Partner at Pegasus Technology Solutions , to explore the intersection of barbecue passion, business leadership, and MSP strategy . Terry shares his journey from Toronto to Dallas, his love for mesquite smoking, and how food and relationships connect to leadership. We dive into Pegasus’s...

Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring conversation, Mitch Macauley shares his journey from a multicultural upbringing in Europe and West Africa to building a career that spans aerospace engineering, product development, and global tech partnerships. He discusses the hurdles of cultural adaptation, the challenges and opportunities facing MSPs, and how AI is reshaping business operations. Mitch also op...

Send us Fan Mail Rob Purcell shares a conversation that moves from the art of smoking brisket to the urgent mission of saving veteran lives. As co-founder of the 22 Vets Foundation , Rob explains how his team is tackling the devastating statistic of 22 veteran suicides per day. He discusses creating educational programs like the Veterans Day and Memorial Day Projects, forging partnerships with IT...

Send us Fan Mail Francisco Criado, Global Channel Chief at TD Synnex, joins Joey to share a conversation that ranges from the art of perfectly smoked beer can chicken to the evolving challenges of the tech channel. He reflects on his return to distribution after leading global channel initiatives in cybersecurity, offering insights into how MSPs can thrive through security, talent retention, and g...

Send us Fan Mail Jessica McDowell, Senior Vice President of North America Marketing & Digital Customer Success at TD Synnex, joins Joey Pinz to explore the future of channel partnerships. She shares her goals for the TD Synnex Inspire conference, including creating impact, fostering collaboration, and driving innovation. Jessica explains how TD Synnex is addressing partner challenges like cybe...

Send us Fan Mail Gary Palenbaum, EVP of Revenue & Partner Success at TD SYNNEX, joins Joey Pinz to explore the evolving world of distribution, partner growth, and the discipline it takes to lead in today’s market. From reflections on wine and his Brooklyn roots to retooling sales teams for high-growth sectors, Gary shares lessons on leadership, balance, and transformation. Highlights: 🚀 Why d...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when the caregiver becomes overwhelmed? How do you comfort someone facing infertility, grief, or catastrophic illness without saying the wrong thing? In this inspiring episode, Joey Pinz sits down with award-winning author and medical social worker Iris Waichler , who shares more than 40 years of wisdom on caregiving, resilience, and self-care. Iris has helped familie...