Behind the Booth: Joey Pinz at IT Expo February 2025

Conversations That Move the Industry

In February 2025, the Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations podcast took the floor at IT Expo, bringing our signature mobile studio to the frontlines of innovation, leadership, and tech culture. As always, our mission was clear: to uncover the discipline behind success—and to share those insights with our fast-growing audience of over 600,000 followers, including MSPs, tech vendors, and industry thought leaders.

Hosted by Joe Pannone, aka Joey Pinz, each podcast interview offered a front-row seat into the minds of executives who are shaping the future of IT, business development, and education. Whether you’re a Managed Service Provider looking for growth strategies or a vendor trying to understand the MSP mindset, these episodes offer valuable perspective, real stories, and expert insight.

🎙️ Smart Water, Smarter Sales: Colin Bunyard – XiO, Inc.

First up was Colin Bunyard, VP of Sales at XiO, Inc., where he’s helping utilities embrace smarter water infrastructure through cloud-based SCADA systems. Colin’s conversation with Joey Pinz delved into how discipline plays a role in complex sales processes and how IoT and automation are reshaping industries traditionally resistant to change. His sales philosophy? Trust, precision, and always knowing the “why” behind the “what.”

🎙️ From Productivity to Purpose: Dan Gribble – Business Productivity Group

Next, Joey Pinz welcomed Dan Gribble, CEO of Business Productivity Group, to explore how business leaders can foster productivity without sacrificing human connection. Dan broke down how he coaches organizations to operate with greater intention—implementing disciplined routines, tools, and mindset shifts that generate lasting change. This conversation hits home for any MSP or tech founder seeking to scale without burnout.

🎙️ Security & Stories: Joshua Liberman – Net Sciences, Inc.

Cybersecurity veteran Joshua Liberman brought both gravitas and humor to his episode with Joey. As President of Net Sciences, Inc., Joshua has decades of real-world experience navigating the threats and complexities MSPs face daily. His candid take on discipline as the foundation of security culture was refreshing, and while we trimmed minutes 16 to 18 for clarity, the episode remains one of the most insightful of the series.

🎙️ Scaling with Systems: Corey Kirkendoll – 5K Technical Services

Corey Kirkendoll, President & CEO of 5K Technical Services, joined Joey to unpack what it really takes to scale a services business. From hiring strategies to automation and financial discipline, Corey shared real-world strategies grounded in years of MSP experience. For listeners aiming to grow sustainably, this episode is a goldmine.

🎙️ Reimagining Business Travel: Morgan Hines – Navan

In a forward-looking episode, Morgan Hines, Senior Manager of Growth at Navan, sat down with Joey to talk about the evolving landscape of corporate travel. From partnerships and procurement to how tech is creating seamless travel experiences, Morgan offered insights into growth through collaboration—a topic near and dear to our MSP community.

🎙️ Bridging the Skills Gap: Jill Schaumloeffel – MyComputerCareer

Wrapping up our IT Expo coverage was Jill Schaumloeffel, Lead Instructor at MyComputerCareer. Her conversation with Joey Pinz focused on workforce readiness, IT education, and the discipline required to build new careers from the ground up. Her message? With the right training and mindset, anyone can break into tech—and the MSP ecosystem needs to keep fostering that talent.

Why These Conversations Matter

At Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations, we’re more than just a podcast. We’re a platform that champions discipline as a path to greatness—whether in sales, leadership, cybersecurity, or entrepreneurship. The guests we interviewed at IT Expo represent a cross-section of where the tech industry is headed: smarter, more connected, and powered by people willing to put in the work.

To all the IT Expo attendees and our listeners around the globe: thank you for tuning in, sharing, and believing in this mission. Be sure to explore each episode and let us know which insights you’re bringing into your business.

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