

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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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...

May 11, 2021 • 24min
#131 - Dominic List
On this episode, we had Dominic List, CEO at Comtact on the Channel Chat podcast. Comtact is cloud-first, security-focused, and has a proven track record built up over 15 years supporting leading organisations. Their service is there to support you, provide you with extra resources to deliver results, and help navigate the fast-changing. Marc Sumner sat down with Dominic to discuss Comtacts journey in the IT Channel, the objectives they have in plans over the next 12 months, and is flexible working here to stay at Comtact? 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 4, 2021 • 23min
#130 - Paul Tomlinson
On this episode, we had Paul Tomlinson, Former MD at Mirus Solutions on the Channel Chat podcast. Mirus was founded 18 years ago, by a young and determined IT support engineer. In that time, from humble beginnings, and still in Milton Keynes, Mirus has grown to a team of over 100 people and is now part of the UK’s most awarded Microsoft partner, Content+Cloud. Marc Sumner discussed with Paul his journey to becoming the MD, how he increased diversity in the company culture and why left excited Mirus, 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...

Apr 27, 2021 • 42min
#129 - Marc Waters
On this episode, we had Marc Waters, UK MD at HPE on the Channel Chat podcast. HPE is a global, edge-to-cloud Platform-as-a-Service company built to transform your business. How? By helping you connect, protect, analyse and act on all your data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so you can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Marc Sumner discussed with Marc his journey to becoming the MD in UK & Ireland for HPE, how he has kept the culture alive but also how we can increase diversity in the channel and if you weren't inspired already, Marc gives us his advice to get to the top! 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...

Apr 22, 2021 • 35min
#128 - Bart Delgado

Apr 20, 2021 • 28min
#127 - Joel Berwitz
On this episode, we had Joel Berwitz, CRO at Boxxe on the Channel Chat podcast. Boxxe makes technology human, which means we enable people, systems, and technology to function efficiently and effectively. Boxxe exists to enable organisations to be the best they can be through the use of technology and by giving every person, wherever they are in the world, the confidence to use that technology to drive efficiency and effectiveness in every aspect of their working lives. Marc Sumner discussed with Joel his transition to CRO role and the challenges of managing remotely, the hiring process during COVID, and keeping the culture alive during this period and how Boxxe is tackling the mental health crisis over the last 12 months you won't want to miss this!! Streaming on all platforms Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6pTjEZS...