Event Description: IT Nation Secure 2025 Recap (Joey Pinz Podcast)

At ConnectWise IT Nation Secure 2025 in Orlando, I had the privilege of sitting down with 16 remarkable leaders in cybersecurity, sales, compliance, and technology transformation.

Over two dynamic days, I recorded back-to-back episodes from the podcast mobile studio with founders, CEOs, product innovators, and sales leaders—each offering a unique perspective on discipline, resilience, and growth in high-stakes environments.

Here’s a snapshot of the conversations:

• Jean Templin (Nayak.ai) kicked off the day with a reimagined approach to MSP sales leadership
• Jamie Williams (Your Sales Energy) challenged the traditional sales funnel with “marketing before sales”
• Ricardo Villadiego (Lumu) shared the precision and mindset of a cybersecurity CEO with a pilot’s training
• Rayanne Buchianico (ABC Solutions) bridged the world of financial clarity and MSP empowerment
• Mike Estep (Blackpoint) explored how operational discipline helps MSPs scale from the inside out
• Mark Balovnev (Cyisma) advocated for slowing down to scale fast—highlighting lessons from the security frontlines
• David Chernitsky (Armor Cyber) offered a powerful conversation on cyber readiness and combat-tested leadership
• Matt Holland (Field Effect) showed how simplifying complex tech can unlock better outcomes for teams
• Tanner Cookson (Alternative Payments) talked about sales performance and trust in the fintech space
• Tim Weber (Cyber74) brought a unique view from firefighting to channel growth in cybersecurity
• Joel Cahill (INFIMA) brought the heat with hot takes on cyber education and leadership
• Paul Lupo (Bitdefender) emphasized the importance of partnerships and listening when building solutions
• David Raissipour (ConnectWise) closed the first day with a deep reflection on evolving MSP needs and leadership

On Day 2, I spoke with:

• Ozzie Saeed (IntelliGRC) about why compliance is no longer optional—and how it can become a true competitive advantage
• Sarvesh Rao (Marma Security) on decoding SMB security and building from a founder’s mindset
• Matthew Panizari (Arete) on facing cyber threats head-on and leading channel sales through intense environments

These 16 episodes—dropping in July 2025—offer hard-earned insights not just for MSPs, but for anyone navigating leadership, complexity, and growth in a fast-changing world.

Discipline was the through-line—and it showed up in every conversation. shaping the future.