IT Nation Wise Up

24E10-From Chasing the Dollar to Finding Your Purpose with John Helms

John Helms, Director for Cybersecurity Product Management at ConnectWise, takes us through his career evolution to becoming a product development leader and how engaging in grassroots efforts within communities (MSP and environmental in his case) can drive exponential impact in helping others.

24E09-Bonus Episode! Reducing Your Attack Surface with Jason Ferguson

Discover how to implement infosec best practices and stay one step ahead of cyberthreats with Jason Ferguson, Senior Director at ConnectWise. This bonus episode was filmed at IT Nation Secure™ 2024 in Orlando.

24E08-Developing a Personal Brand with Kelcye Blankenship-Lackland

How do you create a balance between your personal and company brand? We talked through best practices for maintaining authenticity and how to leverage key resources along the way with Kelcye Blankenship-Lackland, Director of Channel Development at INFIMA Cybersecurity.

24E07-Embrace the CISO Mindset with Patrick Beggs

Hear the fascinating tale of Patrick Beggs’ journey to becoming CISO at ConnectWise. Along the way, we’ll learn some of his tips for creating a better cybersecurity posture for your MSP business.

24E06-Creating Value Drivers for Your MSP Business with Brian Berger

How do you differentiate when every MSP in town uses the same products? If you’re ready to start creating value drivers, join us for our conversation with technology entrepreneur Brian Berger, who has a proven track record as a growth accelerator.

24E05-Maximize MSP Margins with Compliance-as-a-Service with Dan Hernandez

Learn how the “compliance-as-a-service” business model can maximize MSP margins (up to 80%!) with Dan Hernandez, CEO of PCS Technology. We’ll also discuss the transformative impact of using your community network, drawing from Dan’s experience working primarily with non-profit organizations in the San Francisco area.

24E04-Cybersecurity Strategies for Healthcare Clients with Tom Barberio

Dive into MSP cybersecurity strategies for the healthcare industry and hear invaluable insights about what it takes to deliver top-notch services to this very specific type of clientele. Tom Barberio, CIO at ThincForward.

24E03-Establishing a Work Life Balance with Callen Sapien

Callen Sapien, President of MSPbots.ai, shares his personal experiences and practical tips for helping IT professionals avoid burnout and find a better balance between their work and personal lives. 

24E02-Building an Automation Mindset with Bill Stucklen

Delve into the importance of cultivating an automation mindset in the IT world with Bill Stucklen, CTO of MSP+OS. Get ready for valuable insights and strategies for implementing automation effectively with an MSP as well as the end client.

24E01-Welcome to IT Nation Wise Up with Gregg Lalle

In the first episode of “IT Nation Wise Up!,” our hosts (Matt Topper and Vicky Bruns) sit down with Gregg Lalle, General Manager of The IT Nation. Listen in to see what our podcast series is all about, and expect insightful discussions on this community's next evolution and what these changes will mean to both MSPs and vendors within the larger IT industry.