

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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Aug 4, 2022 • 1h 8min
#164 - Jamie Brothwell
On this episode of the Channel Chat podcast, we had none other than Jamie Brothwell, Director of Pro AV at Exertis UK in the studio

Jul 28, 2022 • 54min
#163 - Jon Pickering
On this episode of the Channel Chat podcast, we had none other than Jon Pickering, Entrepreneur, experienced CEO & business advisor in the studio

Jul 21, 2022 • 57min
#162 - Mark Ash
On this episode of the Channel Chat podcast, we had none other than Mark Ash, Chief Revenue Officer at Konica Minolta Business Solutions UK in the studio

Jul 14, 2022 • 46min
#161 - John Taylor
On this episode of the Channel Chat podcast, we had none other than John Taylor, VP EMEA Of Channels from Tanium in the studio

Jun 16, 2022 • 1h 21min
Channel Chat LIVE
Channel chat is going LIVE!! For the first time ever we launched a live podcast event with a spectacular panel of guests. We have 4 of the biggest tech giants all under one roof such as Mike Norris, Group CEO at Computacenter Hayley Roberts, CEO at Distology Marc Waters, SVP & Managing Director at HPE & David Creed, VP of BD at Armis. We want to also give a special shout out to our amazing sponsors, Convergent Technology, Cameo UK and Armis.

May 26, 2022 • 54min
#160 - Jo Feldman
On this episode, we had Alastair Borissow, VP, Global Head of Circular Technologies at Westcon-Comstor on the Channel Chat podcast.

May 12, 2022 • 55min
#159 - Alastair Borissow
On this episode, we had Alastair Borissow, VP, Global Head of Circular Technologies at Westcon-Comstor on the Channel Chat podcast. Westcon-Comstor is the leading global technology provider and specialist distributor of business technology. Operating in more than 70 countries, they deliver business value and opportunity by connecting the world’s leading IT vendors with a channel of technology resellers, systems integrators, and service providers. They combine our industry insight, technical know-how, and decades of distribution experience to deliver value and accelerate our vendors’ and partners’ business success. We spoke to Alastair about his journey from the land down under, to working in the UK. Sustainability... The right thing to do or just a real commercial opportunity. Marc Sumner certainly got educated on this topic Streaming on all platforms, follow Channel Chat Media for the latest podcasts and news!

Apr 7, 2022 • 1h 12min
#158 - Andrew Gomarsall
On this episode, we had Andrew Gomarsall, Executive Chairman at N2S on the Channel Chat podcast. N2S is a professional services company specialising in optimising supply chain economics for businesses in the finance, telco, media and government sectors. Built upon a heritage of maximising the value of end-of-life IT assets N2S offers services including data destruction, site clearance/de-installations, WEEE disposal, and large-scale installation services – all delivered using N2S’ own fleet of tracked vehicles and skilled engineers. We spoke to Andrew about the similarities in sport and business and what can be learned from both to achieve success. However, we really dug deep into the huge subject of sustainability! 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

Mar 31, 2022 • 50min
#157 - Daren Finney
On this episode, we had Daren Finney, Senior VP Global Channels at Mitel on the Channel Chat podcast. Mitel is a global market leader in business communications. Founded nearly 50 years ago, they help businesses and service providers connect, collaborate, and provide innovative services to their customers. Their innovation and communications experts serve business users in more than 100 countries. We got great insights from Darren, as he shared how to cultivate a culture of hybrid working, what a good partner program looks like, and why he made the move to leave Citrix. There were also some pretty raw opinions on topics as well which might get Marc Sumner in trouble and DM’s coming in 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

Mar 24, 2022 • 43min
#156 - Lee Driscoll
On this episode, we had Lee Driscoll, MD UK & VP Europe at Nuvias on the Channel Chat podcast. The Nuvias Group is the fast-growing, innovative European distributor with a broad range of innovative services and solutions designed to secure customer success and accelerate partner and vendor growth. In collaboration with leading technology suppliers, we specialise in providing security, agility, and manageability for clients, networks, and cloud technology solutions through an ecosystem of highly skilled channel partners. We had some brutally honest views around LinkedIn and why he came off it. With the challenges around acquisitions and how to establish yourself with the IT Channel and so much more, you won’t want to miss this jam-packed episode!! You won't want to miss this! Streaming on all platforms, follow Channel Chat Media for the latest podcasts and news!