🌟 Episode Summary: In this powerful episode of the Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations podcast, host Joey Pinz sits down with Pete Busam, Navy veteran, marketing strategist, and founder of Equilibrium Consulting. Pete shares his inspiring journey from launching vertical missile systems aboard warships to scaling multimillion-dollar MSPs and coaching tech...
#686 Christa Dhimo: 🧠 From Breakdown to Breakthrough: How Companies Can Truly Change
🌟 Episode Summary: In this high-impact episode, Joey Pinz dives deep with a powerhouse strategist who has revitalized everything from startups to Fortune 100s. With a background in social science and over 20 years in highly regulated industries, our guest breaks down what really causes companies to fail—and what helps...
#669 Pax8 Beyond-Tanya Alfonso:🍴 From Kitchen to Cybersecurity: Cooking Up a Safer MSP
🌟 Episode Summary: In this flavorful and focused episode of Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations, Tanya Alfonso — chef-trained tech executive and cybersecurity leader at Vicarius — joins us from Pax8 Beyond 2025 to talk about precision, process, and performance in the kitchen and in business. From her IBM days to...
#622 Max Pruger: 🧩 42,000 Pieces, Zero Excuses
🧩 What do massive jigsaw puzzles, life insurance, and managed IT services have in common? Systems, structure, and strategic patience. In this captivating episode, Joey Pinz sits down with longtime Kaseya exec and MSP insider Max Pruger to unpack a life built on precision and perseverance. From building a 42,000-piece...
#613 Jake Smolarek: 🔁 Fail, Learn, Repeat: The Feedback Formula for Progress
🚀 From £150 to Multi-Business Success: A Coaching Blueprint What does it take to go from arriving in a new country with just £150 to launching multiple thriving businesses and coaching over 1,600 clients? In this inspiring conversation, Joey Pinz sits down with London-based entrepreneur and coach Jake Smolarek, creator...
#576 ITExpo Corey Kirkendoll 🏆 Flag Football, Business & the Power of Perseverance
In this dynamic conversation, Joey Pinz sits down with Corey Kirkendoll, a seasoned MSP leader, entrepreneur, and community builder. From his love of BBQ and coaching to leading a thriving MSP, Corey shares how passion, perseverance, and preparation are key to success. 🍖🔥🏈🔹 Top 3 Takeaways:✅ MSP Growth & Strategy...
#575 ITExpo Joshua Liberman: 🌍 Hitchhiking, Cybersecurity & the Art of Resilience
In this high-energy conversation, Joey Pinz chats with Joshua Liberman, a cybersecurity expert, adventurer, and polyglot with a fascinating life story. From hitchhiking across Africa and Asia to mastering martial arts and leading in cybersecurity, Joshua shares how resilience, adaptability, and quick decision-making have shaped his success. 🌍🛡️🔹 Top 3...
#552 IT Nation: From Wall Street to MSPs: Jay Jung’s Journey
🌟 Jay Jung shares his remarkable journey from investment banking at Goldman Sachs to founding Embark Advisors, where he specializes in guiding middle-market businesses, including MSPs, through strategic planning and M&A. Jay discusses the importance of long-term planning, the benefits of the QSBS tax incentive, and how discipline fuels his...
#471: PitchIT – Unlocking Growth: Stuart Holtby’s Journey from MSP to SaaS Innovator
In this insightful episode of Joey Pinz Disciple Conversations, Joey Pinz sits down with Stuart Holtby, a seasoned IT expert and entrepreneur who has successfully transitioned from managing a traditional MSP to becoming a SaaS provider. Stuart shares his unique journey, starting in his father’s accounting firm, and how his...
#447: PitchIT – Golf Caddy to MSP Security Partner: Dave Maik’s Unique Journey
🎙️ Episode Title: Navigating the MSP Landscape with Dave Maik 🎙️Join Joey Pinz in an engaging conversation with Dave Maik, a security expert with Defense X. Discover how Dave, with his extensive background in hardware and software, has seamlessly transitioned into the MSP community. They delve into Dave’s journey, exploring...