729 Eric Torres on the Importance of Community

Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast

Indhold leveret af Marvin Bee. Alt podcastindhold inklusive episoder, grafik og podcastbeskrivelser uploades og leveres direkte af Marvin Bee eller deres podcastplatformspartner. Hvis du mener, at nogen bruger dit ophavsretligt beskyttede værk uden din tilladelse, kan du følge processen beskrevet her https://da.player.fm/legal.

2M ago 35:11

MP3•Episode hjem

Uncle Marv kicks off the show by introducing Eric Torres, who recently joined Pax8 in a new role focused on channel and community engagement. The conversation covers Eric's transition to Pax8 and his first experiences with the company, including attending the Pax8 Beyond event in Berlin.

Eric shares insights on Pax8's approach to community engagement, highlighting their extensive event calendar and plans to expand their reach. He discusses the importance of the Pax8 marketplace and how it's leveling the playing field for MSPs, allowing them to compete for larger clients and offer enterprise-grade solutions.

The discussion touches on a recent Channelnomics report, which reveals that 90% of IT solution providers expect a rise in marketplaces by 2029. Eric elaborates on how embracing the marketplace model has led to increased profitability and service offerings for MSPs.

Eric and Uncle Marv explore current trends in the MSP industry, including the ongoing M&A activity and the growing importance of peer groups and community collaboration. They also discuss the evolving relationship between vendors, distributors, and MSPs, with a focus on education and enablement.

The conversation shifts to the Pax8 Beyond event in Berlin, with Eric sharing his perspective on how it compared to the North American events and its significance for the European market. He provides insights into the differences and similarities between MSPs in various global regions.

Finally, Eric teases upcoming Pax8 initiatives and events, emphasizing their commitment to reaching MSPs in smaller markets and continuing to innovate in the distribution space.

Websites Mentioned:

Pax8 Website: https://www.pax8.com/en-us/
Pax8 Events: https://www.pax8.com/en-us/pax8-events/

People Mentioned:

Rob Ray
Jay McBain
Matt Lee

=== Show Information

Website: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/
Host: Marvin Bee
Uncle Marv’s Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZ
Become a monthly supporter: https://ko-fi.com/itbusinesspodcast

=== Music:

Show Intro: Upbeat & Fun Sports Rock Logo, By AlexanderRufire
License Code: 7X9F52DNML - Date: January 1st, 2024

401 episoder