

Channel Chat Podcast
Marc Sumner - Robertson Sumner Ltd
Welcome to the Channel Chat podcast – home of the podcast which has now proudly become the voice of the IT channel 🎙
Since the Podcast’s inception in 2019, the Channel Chat studio has hosted some of the IT channel’s biggest names – with regular host, Marc Sumner, asking the questions that many others are afraid to! 🤭
Numbers wise, we now reach over 15,000 listeners per episode in over 32 countries and have hosted 6 live events.
Click subscribe to keep on top of all our latest content 👀
Since the Podcast’s inception in 2019, the Channel Chat studio has hosted some of the IT channel’s biggest names – with regular host, Marc Sumner, asking the questions that many others are afraid to! 🤭
Numbers wise, we now reach over 15,000 listeners per episode in over 32 countries and have hosted 6 live events.
Click subscribe to keep on top of all our latest content 👀
Episodes
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Oct 14, 2021 • 50min
#141 - Trevor Evans
On this episode, we had Trevor Evans, Managing Director at Consenna on the Channel Chat podcast. Consenna drives growth in the IT partner ecosystem by solving challenges through rapid, bespoke innovations. Delivered with enhanced ambition, brand identity and results. Consenna is dedicated to delivering growth, customer acquisition, improved sales effectiveness and the realisation of potential for each and every customer they work with. Marc Sumner sat down with Trevor to discuss his career journey from HP & Apple to Consenna, what a candidate needs to do to impress him, his funniest interview moments which left one candidate leaving little to the imagination 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...

Oct 7, 2021 • 40min
#140 - Meshach Amuah Fuster
On this episode, we had Meshach Amuah-Fuster, Managing Director at Allbound on the Channel Chat podcast. Allbound is a cloud-based channel sales and marketing platform that allows organizations to give real-time access to sales enablement, marketing tools and resources in one intuitive mobile-friendly place. Marc Sumner sat down with Meshach to discuss company cultures, how a candidate goes above and beyond when impressing a hiring manager and what questions they need to ask, and his funniest interview moments as a hiring manager and a candidate, 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...

Sep 16, 2021 • 55min
#139 - Robert Belgrave & Phylip Morgan
On this episode, we had Phylip Morgan & Robert Belgrave Chief Channel Officer & CEO at Pax8 on the Channel Chat podcast. Pax8 simplifies the way organisations buy, sell, and manage cloud solutions, empowering our partners to achieve more with cloud technology. Their born-in-the-cloud platform modernises the channel’s cloud journey with consolidated billing, automated provisioning, and industry-leading PSA integrations. And their technology is backed by an experience that provides responsive support alongside the education and resources you need to grow your cloud business. Marc Sumner sat down with the Pax8 chaps to discuss company cultures and what's important, how can a candidate go above and beyond when impressing a hiring manager and career blunders, 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...

Sep 9, 2021 • 35min
#138 - James Hardy
On this episode, we had James Hardy, Managing Director at CCS Media on the Channel Chat podcast. CCS Media is a Technology and Supplies Reseller with over 37 years of experience delivering first-class IT solutions and services to organisations of every kind across the UK and beyond. Their network of 14 Offices and 1 Warehouse and Logistics Configuration Centers, secures unrivaled nationwide scale for supply and service, matched with the comfort of local presence. They work with more than 2,000 manufacturer partners and sell more than 1.3 million products as part of the solutions we deliver to their 14,000 customers. Marc Sumner sat down with James to discuss his journey to being MD in CCS Media, the secret to success, advice to candidates on how they can carve out their own career, 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...

Sep 2, 2021 • 41min
#137 - Neill Burton
On this episode, we had Neill Burton, Director Channels and Alliances UKI at F5 Networks on the Channel Chat podcast. F5 Networks powers applications from development through their entire life cycle, across any multi-cloud environment. Their customers, enterprise businesses, service providers, governments, and consumer brands can deliver differentiated, high-performing, and secure digital experiences. Marc Sumner sat down with Neill to discuss his journey in the channel, how a candidate can be successful in an interview, Neill’s funniest moments when interviewing a candidate, 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...

Jun 24, 2021 • 18min
#136 - Guy Eilon
On this episode, we had Guy Eilon VP Sales EMEA at Cynet Security on the Channel Chat podcast. Cynet is a cyber-security company. It converges essential cybersecurity technologies that helps enterprises to identify security loopholes and threat intelligence, and manage endpoint security. It was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel. Marc sat down with Guy to discuss the origin of Cynet Security and how it all started, the journey of entering a new market over the pandemic, and finding the right talent! 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...

Jun 8, 2021 • 21min
#135 - Tom Happe
On this episode, we had Tom Happe, CEO & Founder at Trueleads on the Channel Chat podcast. Trueleads helps companies across the globe to source new business opportunities and increase their revenue streams. Whether you are just starting out in your new business or have an established company with an existing sales team, Trueleads is the lead generation company that works for you! Marc sat down with Tom to discuss how he started Trueleads, mental health over the last 12 months and how he has managed to help his team's wellbeing, and what his objectives are for the future. 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...

May 27, 2021 • 21min
#134 - Gareth Capon
On this episode, we had Gareth Capon, CEO at Grabyo on the Channel Chat podcast. Grabyo is a browser-based live video production suite integrated with popular social media platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, and Periscope. Marc Sumner sat down with Gareth to discuss his move into a start-up company, and his vision for Grabyo, the legends who are investing with Grabyo, and the future plans within the channel! 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... Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGwHfenG_66AigwxywBm7IQ

May 25, 2021 • 38min
#133 - Ben Fallon
On this episode, we had Ben Fallon, Senior Director, Global Channels at Cisco Meraki on the Channel Chat podcast. Cisco Meraki is a cloud-managed IT company, headquartered in San Francisco California. Their products include wireless, switching, security, enterprise mobility management, and security cameras, all centrally managed from the web. Marc Sumner sat down with Ben to discuss his journey into Cisco Meraki, sharing his advice for candidates who are looking to get into the IT Channel, and what sets Cisco Meraki apart from other Vendors! You won't want to miss it.

May 18, 2021 • 40min
#132 - Donavan Hutchinson
On this episode, we had Donavan Hutchinson, MD at SHI on the Channel Chat podcast. SHI International Corp is a privately-owned provider of technology products and services, headquartered in Somerset, NJ. SHI has customers in the academic, corporate, enterprise, and public sectors. Marc Sumner sat down with Donavan to discuss building a business from scratch, advice to young graduates when it comes to moving into a leadership role and the challenges faced when Donavan joined as the new MD during the Pandemic, 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...