Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to turn unimaginable adversity into a life of purpose and strength? In this deeply moving episode, Joey Pinz sits down with a TEDx speaker whose story embodies resilience, courage, and the power of transformation. Raised in poverty in the Philippines, she endured abandonment, cultural rejection, and cycles of abuse. Her path led to early motherhood, immigration t...

Send us Fan Mail What connects aviation, law, and cybersecurity? In this powerful episode, Joey Pinz uncovers the journey of building resilience and innovation through unlikely intersections. David Setzer shares his early passion for flying, reflecting on family ties to aviation and the lessons of safety and precision. He then takes us through his fascination with law and philosophy, connecting an...

Send us Fan Mail 🌍 From Disney cruises to gorilla trekking in Uganda, Michelle Ragusa-McBain has explored the world—and the global technology channel. In this inspiring conversation with Joey Pinz, Michelle shares her journey from starting at Cisco to leading at SonicWall, and now stepping into the startup world with Red Access. Michelle dives deep into the evolving MSP landscape: the 80/20 rule...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Episode #750: Brian Stoner – From Golf Greens to Cybersecurity Growth In this lively conversation, Joey Pinz sits down with Brian Stoner of Judy Security to talk about discipline, growth, and what drives him both on and off the course. ⛳🚗🥃 Brian shares how golf shaped his focus, his passion project of restoring vintage Corvettes with his son as a tribute to his late father,...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Episode #751 – Niels van Ingen: Fixing Problems, Protecting SaaS Data & Practicing Discipline In this conversation, Joey Pinz sits down with Niels van Ingen of Keepit to explore how curiosity, problem-solving, and discipline fuel both personal growth and MSP success. 🔧 Niels shares his passion for fixing broken things—whether it’s cars, stoves, or complex IT systems—and ho...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Episode #752 – Paul Mander: Proactive Cybersecurity & the Discipline of Process In this episode, Joey Pinz sits down with Paul Mander of Optery to explore how MSPs can fight back against one of the most overlooked attack vectors: social engineering . Paul explains how Optery helps MSPs and enterprises remove sensitive personal data from the open web —the data brokers and pu...

Send us Fan Mail 🚀 In this episode of Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations , Joey sits down with Jacci Robinson , a senior executive and mother of three, who shares her insights on balancing family, career, and innovation in the MSP space. Jacci explains how desktop as a service (DaaS) and day 0/1/2 services help MSPs expand revenue without adding headcount. She dives into the market shifts around...

Send us Fan Mail 🎶 What do barbershop quartets and MSP growth have in common? For Kael Eisenberg, VP of Sales at Vircom , the harmony is discipline, trust, and consistency. In this episode of Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations , Kael shares how a love of barbershop music unexpectedly shaped his perspective on community, passion, and persistence. From attending championships to diving deep into ar...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Episode #743: Investing, Networking & Discipline with Xan Stevenson Why do markets fascinate us—and how can MSPs win by rethinking networking? In this conversation, Joey Pinz sits down with Xan Stevenson of Meter to explore the journey from personal investing curiosity to transforming MSP profitability. 💡 Highlights: 📈 Xan’s wake-up call on investing: learning the “real g...

Send us Fan Mail 🚒 Discipline, resilience, and recovery —Gregory Tellone has lived them all. From saving a colleague’s life at an industry event to serving as a volunteer fire chief on Long Island, Greg brings the same focus and discipline to firefighting that he does to leading Continuity Centers and innovating with Cloud IBR . In this conversation with Joey Pinz, Greg shares: ✨ His real-life s...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Joey Pinz sits down with Logan Ochitwa of Vendasta live at MSP Summit Orlando. Logan shares how AI “employees” like receptionists, content creators, and virtual twins are transforming how MSPs capture leads, qualify prospects, and scale growth. He explains why many MSPs don’t have a lead generation problem but a conversion problem —and how AI can bridge that gap b...

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to scale an MSP to $250M in revenue while still keeping people, balance, and legacy at the core? In this episode, Joey Pinz sits down with Russ Reeder , CEO of XTM, to talk about his journey from Oracle programmer to leading global MSPs through 19 acquisitions, AI adoption, and Gartner recognition . Russ shares: ✅ Why MSPs must focus on people first—happy employ...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations , Joey sits down with William Rubio, CRO of CallTower , live at the MSP Summit in Orlando. William shares his journey of giving back through nonprofits like A Child Is Missing , and how discipline, consistency, and good habits drive both personal and professional success. They dive deep into the world of Unified Communications...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations , Joey sits down with Scott Fuhriman , cybersecurity veteran and leader at Inveri , live from the MSP Summit in Orlando. Scott shares his 25+ years of cybersecurity experience, explaining how Inveri’s runtime integrity technology , born from NSA research, helps MSPs and MSSPs detect hidden in-memory attacks, rootkits, and advan...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations , Joey sits down with Jeff Hill of Stellar Cyber to explore how MSPs can strengthen their security posture, grow their businesses, and simplify operations. Recorded live at the MSP Summit in Orlando, Jeff shares candid insights on what keeps MSPs awake at night—from cybersecurity breaches to staffing challenges and competitive...

Send us Fan Mail Born in India, raised in Malaysia, and now thriving in California, Shilpi Zalani’s story is one of courage, reinvention, and breaking generational cycles. After achieving the milestone of being the first woman in her family to earn a degree and land a corporate IT role, Shilpi faced a breaking point when her young daughter asked, “Why do you have to work?” That single question led...

Send us Fan Mail What’s the real difference between PR and marketing —and why does it matter for your business? In this episode, Joey Pinz sits down with Lauren Kwedar Cockerell , founder of Kwedar & Co., to explore how thoughtful communication builds trust, reputation, and long-term success. Lauren shares her journey of being laid off at eight months pregnant and transforming that setback int...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when faith becomes fear, and rules replace love? In this powerful conversation, Joey Pinz sits down with Michela Giordano Castro — Licensed Clinical Social Worker, trauma-informed therapist, and spirituality coach — to explore how people can heal religious trauma and rediscover authentic spirituality. Raised in a strict Christian household, Michela shares her transfor...

Send us Fan Mail What truly defines luxury in travel and events? In this engaging conversation, Joey Pinz sits down with award-winning event producer Cindy Nachman-Senders to explore how the hospitality industry is evolving — and what businesses must know to create unforgettable experiences. Cindy, a nationally respected leader with over 25 years in luxury hospitality and event design, pulls back...

Send us Fan Mail What’s really hiding in your pantry—and how is it affecting your health? In this powerful episode, Joey Pinz sits down with Registered Dietitian Julie Ruelle to uncover the truth about ultra-processed foods and how they impact focus, energy, metabolism, and long-term health. Julie explains the key difference between processed and ultra-processed foods, why nearly 70% of supermarke...

Send us Fan Mail What if everything you thought you knew about weight loss was wrong? In this powerful conversation, Joey Pinz sits down with Dr. David Plourdé—scientist, author of Solving the Weight Loss Puzzle , and founder of The Plourde Method—to uncover the real science behind lasting fat loss. Dr. Plourdé shares insights from 34 years in the lab, where he studied fat cells, food addiction, a...

Send us Fan Mail What if freedom wasn’t a dream, but a design? In this episode, Joey Pinz sits down with corporate executive, founder, and thought leader Kason Morris to explore how we can build careers and lives that we truly own—not ones we feel trapped by. Growing up in the South Bronx, Kason learned early on to create his own systems for success. Today, he helps high-achieving professionals re...

Send us Fan Mail What if your heart held the secret to living longer, healthier, and stronger? In this episode, Joey Pinz sits down with Dr. Torkil Færø — a physician, bestselling author, and global traveler — to explore the groundbreaking world of wearable health and the untapped power of heart rate variability (HRV). After a life-changing wake-up call following his father’s death, Dr. Færø trans...

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to talk someone down from the edge—literally? In this gripping conversation, Joey Pinz sits with a former UK hostage negotiator who spent 30 years with Greater Manchester Police and Counter Terrorism Policing, handling more than 130 negotiations without a single loss of life. At the heart of his message is something surprisingly simple: listening is the ultimate...

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to thrive in sales, business, and life over eight decades? 🌟 In this inspiring conversation, Joey Pinz sits down with legendary channel figure Jan Spring , who went from a Kentucky tobacco farm to breaking barriers in male-dominated industries and becoming one of the most respected sales leaders in the MSP community. Jan shares how childhood lessons of “doing wh...