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Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations
Hosted by Joey Pinz · EN
The #1 Discipline-Based PodcastDiscipline. How does it play a role in your life? How does it drive your decisions? Do you have too much or too little? Every profession, hobby, or passion requires a level of discipline. I have used it in weight loss (+130 lbs.), family death, and found a +25 year business. Am I an expert? Absolutely not!Please join me, as I speak to interesting people and find out how discipline affects their career, life, goals, and decisions.AudienceDo you long for self-discipline growth in any of the following areas? Health, Fitness & #Wellness: #WeightLoss #Exercise. #Fitness & #Athletics #EatingHealthy & #Diet #Relationships#Business, #Technology & #Science: #BusinessGrowth #Productivity / #Process #Empowerment #Art & #Culture: Expanding taste & curiosity in: #Food / #Travel / #Film / #Music & #Comedy
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#889 PAX8 Beyond 2026: Brent Whitfield- 🚀 From Garage Startup to Eight-Figure Exit: Lessons for MSP Leaders
5d ago00:55:22Tap to summarizeSend us Fan Mail🚀 What does it take to build a successful MSP, scale it for decades, and eventually achieve a life-changing exit?In this episode of Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations, Joey sits down with a veteran MSP founder who transformed a passion for photography into a thriving technology business. From the early days of networking PCs before MSPs even existed to helping build one of the industry's fastest-growing platforms, this conversation is packed with lessons on entrepreneurship, leadership, mergers and acquisitions, business growth, and long-term success.They discuss what MSP owners often get wrong about selling their businesses, how private equity has changed the managed services landscape, and why patience can be one of the most valuable business skills.Whether you're an MSP owner, entrepreneur, business leader, or someone looking to create lasting value, this episode delivers practical insights from more than three decades of experience.🔥 Top 3 Highlights✅ Building a successful MSP from the ground up and navigating industry changes✅ Understanding MSP acquisitions, private equity, and creating enterprise value✅ Why patience, timing, and leadership often outperform speed and emotionThis episode offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at growing, scaling, and eventually transitioning a business while protecting employees, customers, and personal legacy.Support the show
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#891 PAX8 Beyond 2026: Dave Meister- 🚀 1. From Tech Apprentice to Global Cybersecurity Leader
5d ago00:41:33Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWhat does it take to go from wiring phone systems as a teenager in Australia to leading one of the world's fastest-growing MSP cybersecurity programs?In this episode of Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations, Joey Pinz sits down with a cybersecurity leader who shares an incredible journey through technology, entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal growth. From early exposure to MSPs and telecommunications to helping shape cybersecurity strategies for thousands of MSPs worldwide, this conversation delivers valuable insights for technology professionals, business owners, and anyone pursuing long-term success.The discussion explores the rapid evolution of cybersecurity, the emerging risks surrounding AI adoption, and why MSPs must begin thinking differently about protecting clients in an AI-driven world. Beyond technology, the conversation dives into personal transformation, health, leadership, and the power of consistent effort over time.Whether you're an MSP owner, IT professional, entrepreneur, or leader, this episode offers practical wisdom on growth, innovation, and building momentum through daily actions.⭐ Top 3 Highlights✅ The future of AI security and protecting AI agents✅ How MSPs can grow while improving profitability✅ Why small, consistent actions create extraordinary resultsSupport the show
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#894 PAX8 Beyond 2026: Ryan Sigouin- Why Your Best Growth Opportunity Is Already in Front of You
5d ago00:33:29Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIn this episode of Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations, Joey Pinz sits down with a veteran MSP leader turned SaaS executive to explore one of the biggest misconceptions in the managed services industry: the belief that growth comes primarily from acquiring new clients.Drawing on decades of experience building, scaling, acquiring, and operating MSPs, this conversation dives into why successful providers should focus less on chasing leads and more on maximizing value from existing client relationships.The discussion covers account management, leadership, AI, employee development, customer retention, referrals, and what it really takes to build a thriving technology business in today's rapidly changing market.Whether you're an MSP owner, technology entrepreneur, sales leader, or SaaS executive, this episode provides practical insights on scaling sustainably while staying focused on people, consistency, and continuous learning.⭐ Top 3 Highlights✅ Why client expansion is often more profitable than new client acquisition✅ How AI should support people—not replace them✅ The role consistency, focus, and long-term thinking play in business successThis episode is packed with MSP growth strategies, leadership lessons, and actionable advice from someone who has successfully navigated both the MSP and SaaS worlds.Support the show
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#895 PAX8 Beyond 2026: Ola Witukiewicz- 🧘 From Burnout to Balance in a Hyperconnected World
5d ago00:34:08Tap to summarizeSend us Fan Mail🧘 How do high-performing leaders stay grounded while navigating constant travel, technology overload, and career growth?In Episode #895 of the Joey Pinz Conversations Podcast, Joey Pinz sits down with Ola Witukiewicz, Director of Community at PAX8, to discuss the habits, mindset, and personal practices that help her maintain balance while attending dozens of technology events each year.From yoga teacher training in Thailand and breathwork techniques used before speaking on stage, to leadership, community building, and the future of AI-driven MSP businesses, Ola shares practical insights on creating a sustainable and fulfilling life.The conversation explores how mindfulness improves performance, why the MSP community is uniquely supportive, and how personal growth often begins with slowing down rather than speeding up.🔥 Top 3 Highlights✅ How yoga, breathwork, and journaling improve focus and reduce stress✅ Why the MSP community thrives on collaboration instead of competition✅ The emerging "Managed Intelligence Provider" movement and AI's impact on the future of MSPsWhether you're an entrepreneur, technology leader, MSP owner, or someone looking for more balance in life, this episode offers practical wisdom you can apply immediately.Support the show
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#892 PAX8 Beyond 2026: Kim Simmonds- 🚀 How Growth, Mindset & AI Are Reshaping Business Success
5d ago00:42:23Tap to summarizeSend us Fan Mail🚀 What does it take to build a successful MSP, scale it for decades, and eventually achieve a life-changing exit?In this episode of Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations, Joey sits down with a veteran MSP founder who transformed a passion for photography into a thriving technology business. From the early days of networking PCs before MSPs even existed to helping build one of the industry's fastest-growing platforms, this conversation is packed with lessons on entrepreneurship, leadership, mergers and acquisitions, business growth, and long-term success.They discuss what MSP owners often get wrong about selling their businesses, how private equity has changed the managed services landscape, and why patience can be one of the most valuable business skills.Whether you're an MSP owner, entrepreneur, business leader, or someone looking to create lasting value, this episode delivers practical insights from more than three decades of experience.🔥 Top 3 Highlights✅ Building a successful MSP from the ground up and navigating industry changes✅ Understanding MSP acquisitions, private equity, and creating enterprise value✅ Why patience, timing, and leadership often outperform speed and emotionThis episode offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at growing, scaling, and eventually transitioning a business while protecting employees, customers, and personal legacy.Support the show
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#890 PAX8 Beyond 2026: Robert J. Scott- ⚖️ Why AI Can't Replace Human Expertise in High-Stakes Decisions
5d ago00:46:19Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIn this thought-provoking episode of Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations, Joey Pinz sits down with a technology attorney, entrepreneur, and CEO who has spent decades helping businesses navigate risk, innovation, and growth. From building a landscaping company as a teenager to leading a legal technology platform serving MSPs across North America, this conversation explores entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence, leadership, and the importance of staying focused in a rapidly changing world.The discussion dives deep into the growing role of AI in legal services and why businesses should be cautious about relying solely on large language models for critical decisions. You'll learn how "human-in-the-loop" systems help balance automation with accountability and why subject matter expertise remains more valuable than ever.Beyond business, the conversation explores motorcycles, risk-taking, work ethic, avoiding burnout, and what it takes to remain focused while leading a fast-growing company during one of the most transformative periods in technology history.🔥 Top 3 Highlights✅ Why AI-generated contracts can create serious business risks✅ How focus and specialization helped build a dominant business✅ The "Human-in-the-Loop" approach that blends AI efficiency with expert oversightWhether you're an MSP owner, entrepreneur, technology leader, or AI enthusiast, this episode offers practical insights on balancing innovation, risk management, and long-term growth.Support the show
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#897 PAX8 Beyond 2026: Daniel De La Garza- Why AI Governance Is Becoming Every MSP's Next Big Opportunity
5d ago00:29:09Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailAI is moving faster than most businesses can keep up with—but are MSPs ready for what's next?In this episode of Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations, Joey Pinz sits down with a technology architect, mentor, and AI governance expert to discuss the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, managed services, and leadership.The conversation explores how AI adoption is accelerating across organizations, why businesses need visibility into how AI tools are being used, and the growing importance of governance and accountability. Beyond technology, the discussion also dives into mentorship, family values, career development, and maintaining balance while working in a fast-paced industry.Listeners will gain valuable insights into the future of AI, emerging opportunities for MSPs, and practical advice for professionals looking to build meaningful careers in technology.🔥 Top 3 Highlights✅ Why AI governance is quickly becoming a must-have business function✅ How MSPs can create new revenue streams through AI-related services✅ The importance of mentorship, family, and staying present while pursuing career successWhether you're an MSP owner, IT professional, entrepreneur, or technology enthusiast, this conversation offers practical perspectives on innovation, leadership, and navigating the future of AI.Support the show
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#896 PAX8 Beyond 2026: Gagan Singh- The AI Revolution: Opportunity, Risk, and the Future of Humanity
5d ago00:43:27Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWhat happens when artificial intelligence becomes smarter than the people who create it?In this thought-provoking episode of Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations, Joey sits down with a cybersecurity executive and technology leader to explore the rapid acceleration of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity threats, innovation, and what the future may hold for humanity.From discussions about Anthropic, OpenAI, quantum computing, and AI-powered cybersecurity tools to deeper questions about consciousness, self-preservation, and the possibility of AI becoming sentient, this conversation challenges listeners to think beyond today's headlines.The discussion also becomes deeply personal as both Joey and his guest share life-changing health experiences that reshaped their priorities, perspectives, and approach to success.Whether you're a technology professional, entrepreneur, business leader, or simply curious about where AI is taking society, this episode offers powerful insights into one of the most important conversations of our time.🔥 Top 3 Highlights✅ Why imagination may become more valuable than intelligence in the AI era✅ The cybersecurity risks of AI-generated attacks and autonomous exploits✅ How near-death experiences changed the way successful leaders think about life and purpose🎯 Why Listen?💡 Learn how AI is reshaping business, cybersecurity, education, and innovation🚀 Discover why asking better questions may become the most valuable skill of the future🧠 Explore the ethical and philosophical questions surrounding advanced artificial intelligenceSupport the show
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#893 PAX8 Beyond 2026: Daniel Danielli- 🚀 How AI Is Changing Cybersecurity Faster Than Most Businesses Realize
5d ago00:29:46Tap to summarizeSend us Fan Mail🚀 Artificial Intelligence is changing cybersecurity faster than most businesses realize. In this episode of Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations, Joey sits down with cybersecurity leader Daniel Danielli of CrowdStrike live from Pax8 Beyond to discuss how AI is reshaping the threat landscape, what MSPs need to do to protect their clients, and why cybersecurity is becoming the foundation for AI adoption.Daniel shares insights into how cybercriminals are weaponizing AI, why small and midsize businesses are becoming prime targets, and how MSPs can future-proof their businesses through modern security platforms, operational efficiency, and strategic partnerships. Beyond technology, the conversation explores family, purpose, leadership, resilience, and the personal experiences that drive Daniel's passion for protecting organizations worldwide.🔥 Top 3 Highlights🛡️ AI Has Changed Cybersecurity ForeverLearn how AI is lowering the cost and increasing the scale of cyberattacks against businesses of every size.📈 Growth Opportunities for MSPsDiscover how security can become a growth engine while helping customers safely adopt AI.❤️ Family, Purpose & LeadershipDaniel shares a powerful personal story about his daughter's health journey and how purpose influences leadership and success.Whether you're an MSP owner, cybersecurity professional, entrepreneur, or technology leader, this conversation offers valuable insights into the future of business, security, and innovation.Support the show
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#887 Jason Sherman: 🌕 2. Building the Future Through Curiosity
2w ago01:10:45Tap to summarizeSend us Fan Mail🚀 What happens when a child math prodigy grows up to become an award-winning filmmaker, AI entrepreneur, author, and startup mentor?In this fascinating conversation, Joey Pinz sits down with Jason Sherman to explore a life built on curiosity, creativity, and relentless execution. From learning violin at age two and appearing on television as a young math prodigy to building technology companies, producing award-winning documentaries, and pioneering AI-driven business solutions, Jason shares the lessons he's learned from a lifetime of creating.The conversation explores artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, filmmaking, innovation, personal growth, health, mentorship, and why helping others remains his greatest motivation. Jason also reveals the story behind Before The Moon, his documentary uncovering untold stories that helped shape America's journey into space.Whether you're an entrepreneur, creator, founder, filmmaker, technologist, or lifelong learner, this episode is packed with practical wisdom about turning ideas into reality and building a life driven by purpose.🔥 Top 3 Highlights✅ Why AI is creating opportunities, not just eliminating jobs✅ The untold story behind Before The Moon and NASA's hidden history✅ How curiosity, sacrifice, and execution shaped a lifetime of innovation --- Join us for enlightening discussions that spark growth and exploration. Hosted by Joey Pinz, this Discipline Conversations Podcast offers insights and inspiration. 🎧 Listen on Your Favorite Platforms: Spotify (Video): https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joeypinzApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joey-pinz-discipline-conversations/id1583997438Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/69SFwY3XSwcw9qNvElAn10YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JoeyPinzDisciplineConversations?sub_confirmation=1 🌐 Explore More: Website: https://www.joeypinz.comLink Tree: https://linktr.ee/joeypinzFollow on Social Media: @TheJoeyPinz (Instagram, Twitter (X), Facebook, TikTok, Minds, YouTube)Subscribe: https://joeypinzconversations.com/subscribe/ 🎵 Music by Tom Izzo: @wahlsinger https://tomizzomusic.com Would you like to Sponsor Joey Pinz? Get the prospectus here: www.joeypinz.com/sponsor 💡 Support the Podcast: • Subscribe: https://joeypinzconversations.com/subscribe/• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/joeypinz • One-Time Payment: https://tinyurl.com/c6dx4hck Subscribe, follow, and rate with 5 stars if you enjoy these conversations. Connect with us across various platforms and don't forget to join our newsletter for updates! #Podcast #Conversations #PersonalGrowth #ThoughtLeadership #Mindfulness#SelfImprovement #LearningJourney #Motivation #ThoughtProvoking#KnowledgeSharing #LifeLessons #Interviews #Discipline #InspireChange #ListenAndLearn #MeaningfulDialogues #Empowerment #Curiosity#JoeyPinzChats #JoeyPinz #JoeyPinzDiscipline #JPC #JoeyPinnzConversations#PodMatch Want to be a guest on Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations? Send Joey Pinz a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thejoeypinz Discipline. How does it play a role in your life? How does it drive your decisions? Do you have too much or too little? Every profession, hobby, or passion requires a level of discipline. I have used it in weight loss (+130 lbs.), family death, and found a +25 year business. Am I an expert? Absolutely not! Please join me, as I speak to interesting people and find out how discipline affects their career, life, goals, and decisions. Join me as I talk to interesting people in: #Health, #Fitness & #Wellness: #Business, #Technology & #Science: #Art & #Culture: Website: joeypinz.com All social media @TheJoeyPinz Do you wish to Sponsor? Get the prospectus here: www.joeypinz.com/sponsor Episode Links: https://jasonsherman.org/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonsherman76/https://www.youtube.com/jasonsherman76https://x.com/jsherm76https://www.facebook.com/authorjasonsherman/ Support the show
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