Channel Chat Podcast

Marc Sumner - Robertson Sumner Ltd
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Jan 18, 2022 • 13min

The Channel Chat Media Highlights

We had the best clip, but we wanted to showcase the top 7 clips of series 6. We bring you the most insightful, funniest, and inspiring clips of Series 6. Last year we saw yet another year of fantastic guests, and 2022 will be even bigger and better!
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Dec 23, 2021 • 1h 5min

#150 - Tinesh Chhaya

On this episode, we had Tinesh Chhaya Founder of Decipher Cyber - Jenny on the Channel Chat podcast. Decipher Cyber - Jenny is the totally agnostic Cyber Business Intelligence Platform that helps you to make informed, validated, and trusted decisions on security vendors. On this episode hosted by Mark Reddy, all was discussed from his big move across the globe to Australia, moving from a corporate to a start-up, his predictions with Cyber Security, and growing talent with hiring graduates/students giving exposure to the IT Channel and so much more!! You won't want to miss this! Streaming on all platforms, follow Channel Chat Media for the latest podcasts and news! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6pTjEZS​​...  
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Dec 16, 2021 • 41min

#149 - Yvonne Matzk

On this episode, we had Yvonne Matzk, Founder of The Channel Community & Coachere on the Channel Chat podcast. Coachere, is a coaching, consulting, and mentoring business with a focus on career development and confidence coaching for women in tech. Yvonne also founded The Channel Community, which was created to connect like-minded people across the Channel who want to help support individuals reach their full potential through Mentoring. The community has also been created to provide support and advice on Channel specific issues. Marc sat down with Yvonne and discussed it all, from her journey into the channel and how the channel community started, finding a suitable mentor, how grades aren't everything and you DONT need that degree to get a job in the IT Channel and even though it's discussed more frequently in the channel, we still have a long way to go with getting women into the channel and so much more!! Streaming on all platforms, follow Channel Chat Media for the latest podcasts and news! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6pTjEZS​​...  
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Dec 2, 2021 • 47min

#148 - Frances Weston

On this episode, we had Frances Weston, Managing Director at Econocom on the Channel Chat podcast. Econocom is the digital services company that makes digital transformation happen today. Econocom helps organisations future-proof their operations for the digital age with 'as-a-service subscriptions and ‘payment-over-time’ solutions. We traveled to Econocoms offices for this podcast and discussed it all with Frances, from her journey into the IT world and landing the MD role at Econocom, what the IT channel can do to become more inclusive when hiring and how curiosity could land you your dream role! You won't want to miss this! Streaming on all platforms, follow Channel Chat Media for the latest podcasts and news! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6pTjEZS​​...  
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Nov 25, 2021 • 59min

#147 - Nick Madhavji

On this episode, we had Nick Madhavji, CEO at Joskos Solutions on the Channel Chat podcast. As an expert provider of ICT solutions and support within schools, Joskos work closely with schools to ensure that the technology they install and the support services Joskos provide totally match each school’s individual needs, priorities and budgets. lt was all discussed from Nick's move from the UK to the US and why he came back, getting into the world of sales, and the difference from the UK and across the pond. What the channel needs to do when recruiting a diverse workforce, what a candidate can do to really stand out and funny interview moments including stick figure drawings and much more! You won't want to miss this Streaming on all platforms, follow Channel Chat Media for the latest podcasts and news! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6pTjEZS​​...  
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Nov 18, 2021 • 33min

#146 - Fiona McKenzie

On this episode, we had Fiona McKenzie Client Services Director at Revere on the Channel Chat podcast. Revere offers something special; smart solutions that tackle business problems – influencing customer behavior and delivering measurable business outcomes. The Revere way is about intuition as well as knowledge, expertise, and real-life experience. They offer communications, customer engagement, and nurturing solutions in complex, data-driven B2B environments. Marc Sumner sat down with Fiona and all was discussed, from how Fiona got into the tech industry and her journey into Revere, what can Sales and Marketing do to be more collaborative together? How a candidate can shine when interviewing for a marketing role and what to ask, and much more! You won't want to miss it. Streaming on all platforms, follow Channel Chat Media for the latest podcasts and news! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6pTjEZS​​...  
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Nov 11, 2021 • 59min

#145 - Lance Williams

On this episode, we had Lance Williams, Chief product officer at Distology on the Channel Chat podcast. Distology combines value-added support from highly qualified technical specialists and well-informed channel managers with a wealth of marketing support and resources on their partner portal to help you support your customers and compete for new business. They pride themselves on the ease of access to their service, the flexibility with which they work with their partners, and the great relationships that exist within their network. Marc Sumner sat down with Lance all topics on the table from Lance's journey from Softcat plc to Distology, how are peoples mental health in the IT Channel after the pandemic, company cultures and the importance of knowing the culture and being part of it and a story about wardrobe mishaps that involve a stapler!? And much more! You won't want to miss it. Streaming on all platforms, follow Channel Chat Media for the latest podcasts and news! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6pTjEZS​​...  
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Nov 4, 2021 • 59min

#144 - Joseph Castle

On this episode, we had Joseph Castle, Chief Executive Officer at Tecnologika on the Channel Chat podcast. Since 2009, Tecnologika has been at the heart of designing and implementing IT solutions globally. From mission-critical trading systems that execute millions of trades by the world-leading banking institutions to the communication systems controlling navigation for the world’s largest maritime service providers, They are trusted to provide the backbone IT infrastructure that drives global commerce. Marc Sumner sat down with Joseph and discussed all the hot topics, how Joe started his business at 22 up until now! The toughest challenges he faced over the past year, how he overcame them and what the future holds. How the tech industry needs to adapt to get a more diverse workforce and the lack of floral shirts from Marc Sumner and much more! You won't want to miss it. Streaming on all platforms, follow Channel Chat Media for the latest podcasts and news! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6pTjEZS​​...  
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Oct 28, 2021 • 53min

#143 - Ghazal Asif

On this episode, we had Ghazal Asif, Head of Channel Sales/Director, EMEA at Google on the Channel Chat podcast. Google LLC is an American multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products, which include online advertising technologies, a search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. On this episode we had Mark Reddy as a special host, Mark sat down with Ghazal to discuss it all from her departure leaving an IPO business to join the corporate world, insight into Googles incredible interview processes, and moving to a different industry in a leadership role also how to deal with imposter syndrome and much more! You won't want to miss it. Streaming on all platforms, follow Channel Chat Media for the latest podcasts and news! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6pTjEZS​​...  
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Oct 21, 2021 • 49min

#142 - Pip White

On this episode, we had Pip White, Senior Vice President & GM Slack EMEA at Salesforce on the Channel Chat podcast. Salesforce is a customer relationship management solution that brings companies and customers together. It's one integrated CRM platform that gives all your departments including marketing, sales, commerce, and service a single, shared view of every customer. Marc Sumner sat down with Pip to discuss her career journey from HP, Google to Salesforce, why she decided to leave HP, how to create a high performing & happy company culture, creating a diverse team, the tough decisions she's had to make and much more! You won't want to miss it. Streaming on all platforms, follow Channel Chat Media for the latest podcasts and news! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6pTjEZS​​...  

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