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Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS10E3: Tate Talks - With Andy O'Neil, NumataJoin Chris Tate in this new episode of Tate Talks Season 10 as he chats with the ever-candid Andy O'Neil, a true veteran of the Managed Service Provider (MSP) industry. Andy, currently heading managed services for a global MSP based out of Johannesburg, South Africa, shares his unique career trajectory – from starting as a tech in an MSP, crossing over to work for a major vendor (Autotask, and later Datto/Kaseya), and now returning to the MSP side.Discover how Autotask evolved during Andy's tenure, the critical importance of proper software onboarding (and why...2025-07-2349 min
Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS10E2: Tate Talks - With Len DiCostanzo, MSP ToolkitJoin Chris Tate in this fascinating episode of Tate Talks as he welcomes Len DiCostanzo, a true industry pioneer who's been at the forefront of the MSP space for over four decades. Len, known for his instrumental roles at Kaseya and Autotask, shares his unique perspective on how the IT services landscape has transformed from its nascent stages to today's complex ecosystem.In this conversation, Len delves into:The Dawn of MSPs: Travel back to the late 90s and early 2000s as Len recounts the very beginnings of managed services, the limitations of early tools, an...2025-07-1650 min
Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS10E1: Tate Talks - With Tracy Pound, MaximityJoin Chris Tate in this insightful episode of Tate Talks as he sits down with the remarkable Tracy Pound, a true pioneer in the tech industry. With an impressive 40-year career spanning from the dawn of PC computing in 1984 to today's AI-driven landscape, Tracy shares her unique journey, from programming on 4.77 MHz processors to founding her successful consulting business, Maximity Limited.This episode delves into:Early Tech Days: Hear what it was like to be a woman in tech when the industry was brand new, and how early experiences with limited hardware shaped a fundamental un...2025-07-0955 min
Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS9E6: Tate Talks - With Scott Riley, Inside AgentIn this energised and insightful episode, Chris Tate sits down with Scott Riley, founder of Cloud Nexus and co-creator of the fast-growing SaaS tool Inside Agent. From their shared beginnings at GCI to Scott’s leap into consultancy, and now SaaS, this episode is packed with stories, wisdom, and valuable advice for anyone in the MSP space.Scott shares how Cloud Nexus grew from a consultancy focused on Microsoft 365 and Azure into a trusted delivery partner for MSPs—and how years of helping MSPs led to the creation of Inside Agent, a multi-tenant 365 security platform purpose-built for MSPs.2025-04-0343 min
Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS9E5: Tate Talks - With Kristian Wright, Enhanced IOHow do you build a cybersecurity offering that actually works—and gets clients to pay for it?On this episode of Tate Talks, I sit down with Kristian Wright, a Channel veteran with a fascinating journey from graphic design to running MSPs and now leading Enhanced IO, a cybersecurity company for MSPs.We discuss:✅ Why layering security is essential (and how to package it for clients)✅ How MSPs can navigate the increasingly complex vendor landscape✅ What to do when clients refuse to invest in security (and how to protect yourself...2025-03-1839 min
Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS9E4: Tate Talks - With Paul Green, MSP Marketing EdgeMarketing is one of the biggest challenges MSPs face—but what if you had a system that made it simple and effective? In this episode, I sit down with Paul Green, the go-to MSP marketing expert, author of MSP Marketing: Start Here, and host of Paul Green’s MSP Marketing Podcast.Paul shares his step-by-step approach to marketing, covering:✅ How to build an audience of the right prospects✅ Why growing relationships is key to long-term success✅ The simple but effective system that can help MSPs win new clients consistentlyWhether you’re struggling w...2025-03-1132 min
Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS9E3: Tate Talks - With Taylor Tabusa, PalisadeIn this episode of Tate Talks, I sit down with Taylor Tabusa, co-founder of Palisade, a DMARC automation platform designed specifically for MSPs. We explore Taylor’s unique journey from winemaking in Napa to launching an email security company and discuss why email authentication is now a must-have for MSPs. We also cover the broader challenges MSPs face today, from growth strategies to tool fatigue, and how vendors can better support the industry. Spam Resource Blog by Al Iverson – https://www.spamresource.comAbout TaylorCo...2025-03-0431 min
Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS9E2: Tate Talks - With Scott Tyson, SophosEpisode 50: When the Tables TurnIn this milestone episode of Tate Talks, host Chris Tate reconnects with his very first guest—Scott Tyson of Sophos—but with a twist: Scott takes the reins as host and flips the script! Together, they journey back through the early days of the MSP world, reminiscing about the pioneering era of mini-computers, early automation tools, and the move from on-premise to cloud-based services.This candid conversation blends humor, industry insights, and personal reflections as Chris and Scott discuss how managed services evolved from a unique differentiator to industry “table...2025-02-2537 min
Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS9E1: Tate Talks - With Tracie Orisko, HuntressIn this Season Nine opening episode of Tate Talks, Chris sits down with Tracie Orisko, a well-known name in the MSP space, to discuss her fascinating journey—from co-founding Managed Sales Pros to her current role leading sales development and community at Huntress.Tracie shares insights on:Her unexpected entry into the MSP industry (and how a trip to Disney played a part).The evolution of cold calling and why ethical sales practices matter.The biggest challenges facing MSPs in 2025, including staffing and cybersecurity threats.The importance of building community and strong vendor-partner relationships.Her personal pa...2025-02-1838 min
Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS8E6: Tate Talks - With Rob Rae, Pax8In this episode of Tate Talks, Chris Tate welcomes back Rob Rae, Corporate VP of Communities and Ecosystems at Pax8, as the first returning guest. Rob shares insights on the evolving MSP landscape, including challenges in scaling, leveraging AI, and navigating complexity. He highlights Pax8's innovative marketplace model and its impact on MSP growth and vendor relationships. They also discuss the value of in-person events, community building, and how MSPs can prepare for 2025 by embracing AI and staying adaptable. Tune in for actionable advice and a glimpse into Rob’s unique journey in the IT channel.
Ab...2024-11-2736 min
Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS8E5: Tate Talks - Eric Anthony, All Things/MSPWelcome to Tate Talks Season 8
In this episode of Tate Talks, I sat down with MSP veteran Eric Anthony to explore the evolving journey of Managed Service Providers (MSPs). From humble beginnings tinkering with Radio Shack computers to becoming a leader in the MSP and IT service provider community, Eric shares his unique story and key insights. Tune in as we discuss the MSP landscape, touching on the challenges of cybersecurity, AI's potential (and risks) in business, and the importance of a consultative approach for driving business outcomes. We also delve into personal experiences...2024-11-1230 min
Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS8E4: Tate Talks - With James Steel, SalesbuildrWelcome to Tate Talks Season 8
Today we chatted with motorsport loving DJ, James Steel of Salesbuildr - Hope you enjoy..
About James
James Steel is the Channel Chief at Salesbuildr and MSP channel veteran. With experience leading partner programs at Linode/Akamai and running UK MSP distribution, James brings a unique perspective on channel growth. Known for his engaging video content and industry live streams, he combines his passion for sales transformation with his marketing expertise to help MSPs succeed. When not revolutionizing MSP sales processes, you'll find him on...2024-11-0537 min
Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS8E3: Tate Talks - With Arlin Sorensen, ConnectWiseWelcome to Tate Talks Season 8
Today we chatted with Arlin Sorensen of ConnectWise
We discussed the history of ATG, Dan Scott, farming and much more
Books
The Go Giver by y Bob Burg & John David Mann
About MJ
Connect with Arlin on LinkedIn here and check out the ConnectWise website here
Music - https://www.purple-planet.com2024-10-2433 min
Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS8E2: Tate Talks - With Joe Burns, Reformed ITTate Talks Season 8
Great to speak to fellow East Midlander Joe and chat about how he built and sold his first MSP business and why he's doing it all again. We also discussed his latest startup which aims to help MSP owners hit their goals.
About Joe
Joe Burns, founder of Reformed IT and MSP Blueprint, enriches MSPs with strategic growth and exit tactics, drawing on lessons from both successes and mistakes. His extensive experience guides MSPs to peak valuation, fostering transformative and sustainable business growth through real-world insights.
2024-10-1532 min
Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS8E1: Tate Talks - With MJ Shoer, CompTIAWelcome to Tate Talks Season 8
Here we are kicking of Season 8 in style with MJ Shoer of CompTIA
Books
Burn Book - A Tech Love Story by Kara Swisher
About MJ
Connect with MJ on LinkedIn here and check out the CompTIA website here
Music - https://www.purple-planet.com2024-10-0852 min
Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS7E6: Tate Talks - With Christian Nagele, 1EWelcome to Tate Talks
This is the final episode of Season Seven and it was great to end it chatting to MSP legend and all round good egg, Christian Nagele.
About Christian
From my early career at PricewaterHouse Coopers, qualifying as a Chartered Accountant, I felt drawn to small, entrepreneurial businesses. This led me to found CentraStage in 2007, with the goal of delivering a simple, affordable cloud-based endpoint management technology.Driving a software start-up through a recession required an interesting blend of skills, determination and commitment, which resulted in...2024-06-2034 min
Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS7E5: Tate Talks - With Eric Torres, ScalepadWelcome to Tate Talks
Today I had the great pleasure of speaking with my good friend, MSP industry legend & best dressed man in the channel, Eric Torres of ScalePad.
About Eric
With over 15 years’ experience in the technology industry, building both a top-tier MSP as well as one of the top data security vendors, Eric shares his knowledge and experience with the IT channel. As VP, Channel, he brings expertise in business continuity and the MSP community, accompanied by a passion for educating the business community on the ever-changing cybersecurity threat landscape.
2024-06-1132 min
Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS7E4: Tate Talks - With Heather Alford, Counting CreatorsWelcome to Tate Talks
In this week's Tate Talks we chatted to aspiring weather woman and MSP finance expert Heather Alford. We started off the conversation by talking for, some might say, far too long about socks before learning more about her career and how her company helps MSPs.
Books we discussed
Price Package Profit by Nigel Moore
All my friends are super heroes - Andrew Kaufman
About Heather
Heather is the founder of Counting Creators, Virtual Finance Department to MSPs. She passionately believes that if you can see your numbers, you...2024-06-0442 min
Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS7E3: Tate Talks - With James Bergl, BluebirdWelcome to Tate Talks
During this Tate Talks podcast I had a chat with international rugby player, James Bergl.
Our paths have crossed many times over the years so it was really good to catch up, learn a bit more about James and what he's currently working on.It was also great to chat about our mutual friend, Pat McKay.
We chatted about his career from N-Able. Autotask. Datto and Pax8.
As he's in Australia we naturally chatted about barbecue and how MSPs can get distracted by things such as AI and the risks around it.
Podcasts Mentioned
Have a gu...2024-05-2931 min
Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS7E2: Tate Talks - With Gregg Lalle, ConnectWiseWelcome to Season Seven of Tate Talks
In this episode I chatted to Gregg Lalle of ConnectWise
About Gregg
MSP leader with over 14 years in the space – entrepreneurial spirit with a history of starting and growing businesses from incubation. Former SVP of International Sales for ConnectWise and now SVP and GM of IT Nation.
Connect with Gregg on LinkedIn here and check out the ConnectWise website here
Music - https://www.purple-planet.com2024-05-2137 min
Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS7E1: Tate Talks - With Mostyn Thomas, Pax8Welcome to Season Seven of Tate Talks
We kick off with an excellent chat with Mostyn Thomas, Senior Director of Security, EMEA at Pax8
We covered a lot of topics including the barking dog in Hound dog, big wallets of CDs and the 3 Cybers.
Podcasts Mentioned
Tate Talks (Obviously)
TubbTalk Podcast - Tubblog: The Hub for MSPs
The Business of Tech – MSP Radio: The Voice of the Solution Provider
High Performance (thehighperformancepodcast.com)
IT Ex...2024-05-1449 min
Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS6E6: Tate Talks - With Theresia Joseph, TavancaDuring this talk with Theresia we learned about her journey to Tavanca in Canada via her homeland of Germany and Australia. We spoke about her new puppy and I instigated the twice yearly conversation about Daylight Savings Time.
Hope you enjoy it!
About Theresia
Theresia Joseph can’t stand to see people struggle at the hands of failing technology. Before she founded TAVANCA, a Vancouver-based managed services provider, Theresia was a medical assistant at a practice outside of Berlin, Germany. She witnessed how gaps in technology support af...2024-03-2039 min
Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS6E5: Tate Talks - With Paul Lloyd, SellerlyIt was great to catch up with Paul Lloyd to discuss his career and get some great tips for MSPs.
About Paul
Paul Lloyd is a leading expert in the field of IT Managed Service Provider (MSP) industry. I set up my own consultancy, Sellerly, in 2011 and I work with MSPs / VARs who are looking to grow their UK and European business. Offering the “Sales Manager as a Service” concept I work with existing teams to boost performance or set the foundations for sales team from scratch.
Where businesses are unsu...2024-03-1337 min
Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS6E4: Tate Talks - With Christine Gassman, MailprotectorThis episode has been a long time coming, but was so much fun. Hope you enjoy...
We chatted about the following :
Phylip Morgan's Tate Talks
The Go Getter - Peter B Kyne
To Kill a Mockingbird - Harper Lee
Connect with Christine on LinkedIn here and check out the Mailprotector website here
Music - https://www.purple-planet.com2024-02-2041 min
Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS6E3: Tate Talks - With Jason Kemsley, UptimeToday I spoke to Jason Kemsley of Uptime about a wide range of topics including how he got started with Uptime and some exciting news.
We chatted about the following :
PBD Podcast by Patrick Pet David
Choose your Enemies Wisely by Patrick Pet-David
Connect with Jason on LinkedIn here and check out the Uptime website here
About Jason
With over 15 years in the MSP sector, Jason is a key figure at Uptime Solu...2024-02-1345 min
Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS6E2: Tate Talks - With Rick Yates, ProofpointGreat conversation with Rick Yates about how he got into the IT distribution industry, a real sliding doors moment.
Connect with Rick on LinkedIn here and check out his MSP-X content here.
About Rick
With over 15 years of experience in the cloud software IT channel, I am a seasoned business leader and revenue growth specialist. I have a proven track record of starting, scaling, and selling a 7-figure software distribution business in less than 5 years, working with leading brands in the MSP ecosystem....2024-02-0644 min
Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS6E1: Tate Talks - With Jimmy Hatzell, Hatz AIS6E1: Tate Talks - With Jimmy Hatzell, Hatz AI
We kicked off Season Six in style by catching up with Jimmy Hatzell of Hatz AI.
Get on the wait list and keep up to date with their progress by heading to Hatz AI
You can connect with Jimmy on LinkedIn here
About Jimmy
Jimmy Hatzell, a seasoned SaaS start-up professional, is the CEO and Co-Founder of Hatz AI, revolutionizing AI-as-a-Service for small businesses through MSPs. His leadershi...2024-01-3034 min
Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS5E5: Tate Talks - Mark Copeman, Wingman MSP MarketingTate Talks with....Mark Copeman, Wingman MSP Marketing
MSP Secrets Revealed
MSP Secrets Revealed : Episode Two
Helpdesk Habits
Key Person of Influence - Daniel Priestley
Atomic Habits - James Clear
The Power of Habit - Charles Duhigg
CompTIA 911 Emergency Response Team
You can connect with Mark on LinkedIn here
About Mark
Mark is a director of Wingman MSP Marketing – an agency dedicated to starting conversations with prospects for IT support businesses a...2023-11-0935 min
Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS5E4: Tate Talks - With Darren Strong, Scalable MSPTate Talks with....Darren Strong, Scalable MSP
Hear about Darrens MSP journey and how Scalable MSP is helping MSPs grow.
You can connect with Darren on LinkedIn here
About Darren
Darren is the Managing Director and Founder of ScalableMSP, an MSP consultancy firm with a passion for helping MSP owners build the business they want, whilst bringing balance to their lives.
With 20+ years in the MSP & Corporate IT services world in various leadership positions to build MSP business to £7m and 20% EB...2023-11-0237 min
Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS5E3: Tate Talks - With Colin Hogg, Couchdrop/MovebotTate Talks with....Colin Hogg, Couchdrop/Movebot
Welcome to the latest Tate Talks where I had the great pleasure to chat with Colin about his MSP experiences and being a Scottsman in New Zealand.
Enjoy...
You can connect with Colin on LinkedIn here
About Colin
Colin is VP Sales for Movebot.io, he is a SKiwi (Scottish Kiwi) based in Christchurch NZ for the last 21 years. With a background in engineering his career in Sales and Marketing has spann...2023-10-1935 min
Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS5E2: Tate Talks - With Danny Boyle, NinjaOneTate Talks with....Danny Boyle, NinjaOne
Today was something of a "Book Special" where I chatted with Danny Boyle about his book "Sell More, Do Less"
We spoke about :
Exactly What to Say by Phil M Jones
Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor
and of course
Sell More, Do Less by Danny Boyle
You can connect with Danny on LinkedIn here to get your daily joke
About...2023-10-1233 min
Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS5E1 Tate Talks - With Paul Barnes, OvereTate Talks with....Paul Barnes, Overe
Welcome to Tate Talks Season Five
This week I had a chat with Paul Barnes of Overe. Learn about his journey from product management to launching a new MSP product.
Paul would love your feedback on the product so feel free to get in touch.
We spoke about
Inspired - Marty Cagan
The Lean Startup - Eric Ries
HBR Strategy/ Operational Effectiveness (activity mapping) -https://hbr.org/1996/11/what-is-strategy
2023-10-0529 min
Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS4E6: Tate Talks - With Andrew Allen, AabyssTate Talks with....Andrew Allen, Aabyss
Join me as I chat to Andrew Allen, CEO of award winning MSP, Aabyss. We spoke about lots of stuff including where the name Aabyss came from.
Clue: It's kind of a printed Google.
Hope you enjoy.
If you want more information about Andrews Sahara Desert Trek - Click here
You can connect with Andrew on LinkedIn here
Aabyss - https://www.aabyss.uk/
...2023-07-2733 min
Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS4E5: Tate Talks - With Phylip Morgan, Pax8Tate Talks with....Phylip Morgan, Pax8
Lovely to chat with fellow industry veteran Phylip Morgan. We discussed many things from selling printer ribbons to the future of IT distribution.
Genuinely one of the most engaging members of our MSP community, although no more engaging than previous or future Tate Talks Guests of course.
Phylip called one of the best networkers and connection builders in the channel, which I'll very much take.
Books
Limitless by Jim Qwik
How to Read a Book by Mortimer J...2023-07-2048 min
Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS4E4: Tate Talks - With Brian Byrne, MeshTate Talks with....Brian Byrne, Mesh
Fab chat with Brian, we covered a lot of ground and plenty of callbacks to previous episodes. One for the purists..
Enjoy.
You can connect with Brian on LinkedIn here
Mesh - https://www.meshsecurity.io
Credits:
Music - https://www.purple-planet.com2023-07-1336 min
Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS4E3: Tate Talks - With Caitlyn Jopp, Channel ProgramTate Talks with....Caitlyn Jopp, Channel Program
A long overdue catchup with Caitlyn where we discussed her career and her encyclopaedic knowledge of MSP events.
About Caitlyn
Caitlyn Jopp has spent nearly a decade focusing her career on forming meaningful relationships with IT Professionals and other vendor partners within the Channel. She has always had a passion for Event Management and Demand Gen Marketing and has worked with companies such as IT Glue, Auvik Networks and most recently, Channel Program. She held a seat on the CompTIA...2023-07-0632 min
Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS4E2: Tate Talks - With Mikey Pruitt, DNSFilterTate Talks with....Mikey Pruitt, DNS Filter
Good fun catching up with Mikey. I found out he's a big fan of salt water and Apple Macs..
You can connect with Mikey on LinkedIn here
DNSFilter - https://www.dnsfilter.com/
Credits:
Music - https://www.purple-planet.com2023-06-3030 min
Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS4E1: Tate Talks - With Ben Spector, ZomentumTate Talks with....Ben Spector, Zomentum
Season 4 got off to a great start with Ben (the recovering MSP) We covered a lot of ground talking about MSPs, communities, mental health and dogs. I also picked up a new phrase - Shadow MSPs...
About Ben
Ben Spector is a former MSP owner himself. Having sold and exited his IT business in late-2020, he crossed the channel and now leads Solutions at Zomentum, bringing his years of pain to the product roadmap, as well as mentoring MSP owners to...2023-06-2244 min
Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS3E6: Tate Talks - With Charlie Tomeo, RewstTate Talks with....Charlie Tomeo, Rewst
Always good fun to chat with Charlie - I learned a bit about what he’s up to at Rewst. He also mentioned me in the same sentence as Gary Vaynerchuk and Richard Tubb which was a bonus.
About Charlie
Charlie Tomeo is an accomplished and visionary Chief Revenue Officer with over 20 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity. He is currently leading sales strategy development and execution at Rewst, where he oversees the creation and delivery of accessible RPA solutions for MSPs. With de...2023-04-0636 min
Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS3E5: Tate Talks - With Greg Keller, JumpCloudTate Talks with....Greg Keller, JumpCloud
In another career defining podcast I got to speak to my boss, Greg Keller of JumpCloud. He
firstly shocked me when he mentioned his age then I totally misunderstood how JumpCloud
picked up initial clients - hear me failing and clinging onto my job here...
You can connect with Greg on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregorykeller/ and Twitter here
https://twitter.com/gregorymkeller
JumpCloud - https://www.jumpcloud.com
Greg...2023-03-3033 min
Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS3E4: Tate Talks - With Ian McChord, ZorusTate Talks with….Ian McChord, Zorus
Another chat with an old friend (spot a theme with this Podcast) Ian McChord of Zorus. We chatted a little about his background from Datto and all the way through to his time now at Zorus.
Ian is also running another of his great series around “Running the Perfect QBR” - It’s highly recommended and you can register here
You can check out the previous installments here
About Ian
Ian McChord is the CEO at Zorus. Ian brings more than a decade of chann...2023-03-2327 min
Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS3E3: Tate Talks - With Vicky Bruns, ConnectWiseTate Talks with….Vicky Bruns, ConnectWise
Listen to me have a great conversation with Vicky Bruns, starting with me totally mispronouncing Asio along with a super fun fact about owls - Trust me.
From selling diamonds and business loans, all the way to the world of MSPs and rescuing donkeys.
Enjoy..
About Vicky
Vicky began her career at ConnectWise in early 2015 as a Business Development Manager. In 2017, she attended CompTia’s ChannelCon in Austin, Texas, and was instantly hooked on becoming more involved in the channel community. Later that year...2023-03-1640 min
Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS3E2: Tate Talks - With Greg Jones, Kaseya/DattoTate Talks with….Greg Jones, Kaseya/Datto
I enjoyed chatting to my friend Greg Jones about his career to date
About Greg
Greg is an MSP growth-hacking professional and leadership expert who
delivers high-energy keynote presentations that challenge audiences to
leverage their focus and pay attention to what matters most when it comes to
technology and business.
His presentations always challenge audiences to think outside the box and
challenge the status quo about what can be achieved with the right
technology and business processes. Audiences love his pragmatic and
practical strategies that can be easily implemented to lead to big bu...2023-03-0238 min
Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS3E1: Tate Talks - With Matt Takhar, PiaTate Talks with…. Matt Takhar, Pia
I enjoyed chatting to my friend and ex-colleague Matt Takhar about his career and his unusual hobbies..
I learned a bit about parrots too..
About Matt
Matt’s worked within technology for over 23 years. He originally started his career as a Technical Engineer, then moved into software development, business consultancy and management whilst working for a large MSP on the south coast of the UK. He has since moved into the technology channel working for Autotask, Datto and Inbay and has also covered roles in MSP...2023-02-2328 min
Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS2E7: Tate Talks - With Colin Knox, Gradient MSPTate Talks with....Colin Knox
The final episode of Tate Talks Season Two (Sponsored by JumpCloud for MSPs)
Today I spoke to industry legend and all round nice guy, Colin Knox of Gradient MSP about his journey from MSP to Passportal to Gradient MSP.
You can contact Colin on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/realityknox/ or check Gradient out at https://www.meetgradient.com/
Please subscribe so you hear when the next season is launched..
About Colin
Colin Knox is an entrepreneur, inspiring leader, and...2023-01-0533 min
Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS2E6: Tate Talks - With Dan Scott, ConnectWiseTate Talks with…. Dan Scott
Really good chat with Dan, I am sure you will love this episode as there are some amazing real world tips for MSPs to take away. Learn about Dan's career, his land-rover and how he went from SBS 2003 to where he is today and how I learned a new word.
About Dan
As Director of The IT Nation Community in EMEA, Dan Scott leads the global IT Nation programs with a focus on the region's culture and needs. Dan’s career in technology has spanned internal IT, MSP technical, operations and business transformation roles over 15 year...2022-12-1542 min
Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS2E5: Tate Talks - With Chris Day, Topdown VenturesTate Talks with…. Chris Day
It was great to finally get Chris Day onto the Podcast. He’s a great story to tell about his journey through the MSP industry. Most people will know him as the founder of IT Glue, but there is a lot more to it than that. Enjoy.
About Chris
Chris Day is a recognized technology leader, strategist, and investor. In 2002, Chris founded Fully Managed, and led its growth to become one of Canada’s largest and most successful Managed Services Providers (MSPs) for SMBs. In 2022, Fully Managed was acquir...2022-12-0834 min
Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS2E4: Tate Talks - With Gavin Garbutt, AugmenttTate Talks with…. Gavin Garbutt
In this episode I spoke to the founder and former CEO of N-able and current founder and Chairman of Augmentt about his entrepreneurial journey and love of sailing.
About Gavin
As Chairman and Co-founder, Gavin plays a key role in helping Augmentt define its vision and strategy to ensure continued success.
Prior to founding Augmentt, Gavin was a board member and strategic advisor for THP, a marketing company that was recently acquired by WLT (Williams Lea Tag). Gavin’s channel career began in early 2000 when he laun...2022-12-0125 min
Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS2E3 - Tate Talks - With Rajat Bhargava, JumpCloudTate Talks with…. Rajat Bhargava
Join me on a chat with the co-founder and CEO of JumpCloud Rajat Bhargava. Raj has a fascinating story as a serial entrepreneur.
About Rajat
Rajat Bhargava is an entrepreneur, investor, author, and a co-founder of JumpCloud. An MIT graduate with over two decades of high-tech experience, Rajat is a ten-time entrepreneur with six exits including two IPOs and four trade sales.
He is also the co-author of The Startup Playbook - Check it out here
Contact Raj
https://www.linkedin.com/in...2022-11-2230 min
Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS2E2: Tate Talks - With Luis Giraldo, ScalePadTate Talks with…. Luis Giraldo
Really interesting conversation with Luis - We touched upon his music career, touring with Shakira and how he found himself in the world of IT and MSPs.
About Luis
Luis Giraldo serves as ScalePad’s CXO, helming its Partner Success and IT organizations.
In addition to building his own MSP business, Luis previously developed and commercialized SaaS application Monkey Box, and has held senior leadership roles in product, strategy, and marketing at major MSP tool vendors IT Glue and N-able prior to joining ScalePad.
A co...2022-11-1731 min
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Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS2E1: Tate Talks With Emily Glass, SyncroTate Talks with…. Emily Glass
I really enjoyed my conversation with Emily, she has had an amazing career to date. We covered a wide range of topics ranging from soccer to being the CEO of a multinational corporation.
Emily Glass is president and CEO of Syncro, an all-in-one RMM, PSA, and remote access tool that helps managed service providers run more profitable businesses. Previously, Emily was Customer Experience Officer at Datto, where she created an award-winning technical support experience, and Datto's Chief Product Officer, driving product strategy. Emily has also served in senior leadership positions at...2022-11-1028 min
TubbTalk: The Podcast for Managed Service Providers[94] How to do Password Management, MFA and Security Right in Your MSPIn this interview, Richard speaks to Chris Tate, global strategic alliance director at MYKI. The company offers a two-factor authentication and password management solution specifically designed for MSPs, MSSPs and VARs. Chris worked in multiple MSP businesses as a service manager, a technical director, and a Director of Product Strategy. He also founded the Totally MSP website and worked as the former Business Development Director at Datto. He’s also a long-time member of CompTIA, the UK channel community, and currently serves on the Executive Council. In 2020, he was the CompTIA UK Spotlight award winner. ...2021-10-171h 02
Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS1E6: Tate Talks - With Rachel McGuinness, Wake Up With ZestThis is the SLEEP SPECIAL with Rachel McGuinness of Wake Up With Zest.
If you want to contact Rachel see below..
rachel@wakeupwithzest.com
www.wakeupwithzest.com
Twitter / Instagram: @wakeupwithzest
LinkedIn: Rachel McGuinness
LinkedIn group:
Wellbeing in Tech and Travel
Here’s more information about the Zest Wellbeing Hub https://www.wakeupwithzest.com/small-business/
The hub for individuals https://www.wakeupwithzest.com/individuals/
If you want to work one to one with Rachel
https://www.wakeupwithzest.com/one-to-one-coaching/
and...the eye mask mentioned is available
https://mayfairsilk.com/collections/deep-sleep-eye-masks
2020-07-1436 min
Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS1E5: Tate Talks - With Rob Rae, DattoA Quick "Lockdown" chat with Rob Rae, SVP of Business Development at Datto.2020-04-0922 min
Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS1E4: Tate Talks - With Joseph Landes, NerdioThe first podcast of 2020 gets going with a chat with industry veteran Joseph Landes of Nerdio. We chat about his history in the channel and how Nerdio is helping MSPs with the move to platforms such as Microsoft Azure.
This man has had dinner with Bill Gates so surely worth a listen.
If you want to know more about Nerdio - Check them out at www.getnerdio.com
2020-01-2724 min
Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS1E3: Tate Talks - With Robert Baugh, KeepablThis is a great talk with Robert Baugh of Keepabl . He told me more about his career in law, being from Wolverhampton and starting his own GDPR compliance software product for MSPs.2019-09-1232 min
State of the ChannelTips on Hosting Successful Customer-Centric Events for MSPsAs an MSP you may know that hosting in-person events provide a unique opportunity to connect with your clients, build relationships, and provide education. However, the effort and time required to plan a successful event can seem overwhelming. In this podcast Abby Warner, Chief Operation Officer of The Brookfield Group and Milan Rajkovik, Managing director of Milan Industries share the strategies and best practices they use to run successful events.Interviewer:Chris Tate, Business Development Director, DattoInterviewees:Abby Warner, Chief Operation Officer of The Brookfield GroupMilan Rajkovik, Managing...2019-08-2200 min
Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS1E2: Tate Talks - With Craig Atkins, 1-Fix LimitedWell, finally episode two is here and it's worth the wait. Craig told me how a conversation in a pub started him on a new career and all about his strange mix of hobbies... 2019-07-2630 min
Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS1E1: Tate Talks - With Scott Tyson, Auvik NetworksIn the opening episode, Chris manages to ascertain where Scott is from, uncover the revealing facts about his cricket career and find out what a "Qantas Big Bird" is.2019-06-1128 min