Channel Happy Hour
By Michael Vizard & Brett Martin
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Podcast Description
We drink, we talk channel, we drink some more. An open and sometimes irreverent discussion of what's happening in the IT Channel, just like you would have with friends. Come join us in the bar... Who's buying?
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Channel Happy Hour 58-The State of Partnering 2012 | Mike Vizard and Brett Martin and joined by Beth Vanni, Vice President of Partner Path to discuss their 2012 State of Partnering Study. | 2/7/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Channel Happy Hour Episode 57 - Creating IT Futures | This Week Mike and I are joined by Charles Eaton, the Executive Director of the Creating IT Futures foundation, we discuss their new initiatives, and how helping the Foundation can help your business. | 11/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Channel Happy Hour Episode 56 - CompTIA's Managed Services Study | We are joined by Carolyn April CompTIA's Director of Industry Analysis. In this show we discuss CompTIA's Managed Services Study. | 11/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Channel Happy Hour 55 - How Special are Specializations? | On this episode we discuss the new research study from Amazon Consulting and Market Star: How Special are Specializations? Great data, and an interesting discussion. Your Host's Mike Vizard and Brett Martin, are joined by Beth Vani, VP at Amazon Consulting, and Chris May, VP at MarketStar. | 10/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Channel Happy Hour 54 - The Cloud and the Channel | We are joined by Jeff Kaplan, Managing Director of THINKstrategies. We discuss the challenges for resellers in cloud computing, and the upcoming Cloud Channel Summit. | 10/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Channel Happy Hour 53 - Algorithms | We are joined by Frank Ohlhorst and catch up on the weeks channel news: Steve Jobs passing, The Evolution of Mobile and Tablets, The HP Saga, Oracle OpenWorld and much more. Download from iTunes | 10/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Channel Happy Hour 52 - Kaplan & The Cloud | We are joined by Jeff Kaplan, Managing Director of THINKstrategies. We discuss the future for resellers in cloud computing, and the upcoming Cloud Channel Summit. | 9/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Channel Happy Hour 51 - CompTIA's 2nd Annual Trends in Cloud Computing Study | We are joined by Carolyn April CompTIA's Director of Industry Analysis. In this show we discussCompTIA's 2nd Annual Trends in Cloud Computing study. Carolyn April CompTIA's Director of Industry Analysis. In this show we discuss CompTIA's 2nd Annual Trends in Cloud Computing study, and the issues facing Resellers transitioning to a cloud business model. | 9/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Channel Happy Hour 50 - Hurricanes, HP & Jobs | We are joined by Peter Busam, the Chief Balancer at Equilibrium Consulting. Topics for the week include. The potential effects of the Hurricane on IT, the HP mess, and Steve Jobs departure and it's effects of Apple. | 8/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Channel Happy Hour 49 - There's an (HTML 5) App for That | We are joined by Frank Ohlhorst and catch up on the weeks channel news: HTML 5 Apps open the door for Resellers, The commoditization of 10 GB ethernet, CompTIA's BreakAway roundup, Google Vs. Apple, Sonic Wall. | 8/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Channel Happy Hour Episode 48 | -- | 7/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Channel Happy Hour 47 - Mainframes | Microsoft Partner Conference 2011, Cheap Mainframes, and more! | 7/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Channel Happy Hour 46 - Channel Independence | We kick of the 4th of July weekend with a little talk of rebellion. | 7/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Channel Happy Hour 45 - The First Level Of Cloud Computing - Fog | Weekly round up to the latest IT Channel news. Mobility Issues, Cloud (always cloud) Computing and the various levels in the cloud world, we start with Fog and work our way up. New format announced. | 6/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Channel Happy Hour 44 - MSPs and Focus | We are joined by Paul Dippell with Service Leadership, Inc. We discuss the various levels of MSP's and what a MSP needs to do be build a more effective organization. | 6/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Channel Happy Hour 43 - From the Closet to the Cloud | We are joined by Justin Crotty, Sr. Vice President and General Manager of NetEnrich. We focus on the cloud and how VARS can maximize their revenue and opportunities around cloud services. | 6/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Channel Happy Hour 42 - Disaster Recovery | We are joined by Frank Ohlhorst and catch up on the weeks channel news:Natural disasters, the Citrix Synergy conference, Windows and Android on the same machine, the Consumerization of IT, Intermedia get bought for $5 billion, SAP in the channel, Novell and the channel, The Changing Nature of the CIO, and Brett tosses in a few Anti-Jokes. | 5/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Channel Happy Hour 41 - SAP Channel Update | An update on SAP's channel program. Recorded live at the SAP Sapphire NOW event in Orlando, Florida. Mike and Brett and joined by SAP America's Kevin J. Gilroy, Senior Vice President of Ecosystem and Channels & Annie Neubrech, Vice President of Channel Operations. | 5/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Channel Happy Hour 40 - What Can You Buy With $8 Billion | We are joined by Beth Vanni, Vice President with Amazon Consulting. In one hour we attempt to solve all of the issues between a VARS and Vendors and ponder the question of the week. What can you buy with eight billion dollars? | 5/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Channel Happy Hour 39 - Grotty | We are joined by David Strom, all around industry guru, blogger, public speaker, and thinker on all things IT. Besides the latest channel news, we spend a lot of time talking about Tablets and how VARS can make money on them, and we learn that Windows Phone 7 is "Grotty". | 5/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Channel Happy Hour 38 - People Don't Care | We are joined by Tim Herbert, the Senior Vice President of Research for CompTIA. Besides the latest channel news, we discuss CompTIA's recent research on Green IT, their Quarterly Business Confidence Index, and the State of IT Channel Partner programs. | 4/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Channel Happy Hour 37 - Marketing! | Our guest is Peter Busam, Chief Balancer, from Equilibrium Consulting... we talk marketing, then we talk about marketing. | 4/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Channel Happy Hour 36 - The One Year Anniversary Show | Our one year anniversary show! Mike Vizard and Brett Martin are joined by the first two guests on the Channel Happy Hour, Chuck Lennon and Joe Panettieri. And Gerard Kane, the original co-host returns to join the show. | 4/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Channel Happy Hour 35-Smarter Everything | We are joined by Mike Riegel from IBM. | 3/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Channel Happy Hour 34-Imodium | Brett and Mike are joined to Frank Ohlhorst to discuss the weeks channel news. | 3/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Channel Happy Hour 33 - Hmmmm | Mike Vizard joins the program as Brett's new co-host and our guest tonight is Jim Kirby, President of the Americas for RES Software. | 3/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Channel Happy Hour - Episode 32 - Binky Ware | Mike Vizard is the guest. Binkyware is the enemy. | 2/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Channel Happy Hour Episode 31 - TLIT in Cincinnati | Chuck is in Cincinnati. Chuck Lennon and Brett solve a 50% of the worlds problems. Chuck makes some great restaurant recommendations. | 2/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Channel Happy Hour - Episode 30 - Booze, Buicks & Pills | Guest: Justin Crotty | 1/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Channel Happy Hour - Shot Club #1 - Breach Notification Requirements for Healthcare | Our first "Shot Club". The Shot Club is a quick look at subjects that matter to IT Channel Professionals. On this segment we discuss Breach Notification Requirements for Healthcare. Our guest interviewer is Blake Sutherland, VP of Strategic Markets at Trend Micro. Steve Hardwick, a Security Compliance expert from Mobile Armor will field the questions. | 1/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Channel Happy Hour - Episode 29 - What's Your Sign? | We wrap up the year with Mike Vizard. A look back at 2010 and predictions for 2011 | 12/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Channel Happy Hour - Episode 28 - Black Socks & Birkenstock | Justin Crotty talks fashion. You don't want to miss this. | 12/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Channel Happy Hour - Episode 27 - WikiLeeks | No guests, but who needs guests! | 12/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Channel Happy Hour - Episode 26 - Twakin' Cloud | We're joined by Nine Lives Media and we are TalkinCloud! | 12/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Channel Happy Hour - Episode 25 - The Three Amigos | Our special guest... Mike Vizard | 11/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Channel Happy Hour - Episode 24 - Election Night | Election Night! Gerard & Brett are joined by Grant Mydland and Keith Newman. | 11/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Channel Happy Hour - Episode 23 | Brett, Gerard and Mike Vizard cover the channel news of the week. | 9/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitChannel Happy Hour Episode 22 - FEaaS | Tonight our guest is Justin Crotty. We discuss his new gig at NetEnrich, and prognositcate on the future of the channel. | 9/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Channel Happy Hour Episode 21 - Guests? Guests?! We don't need no stinkin' guests. | Just us, our fist guestless show. Enjoy. | 9/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Channel Happy Hour Episode 20 - Turn Your Head To The Right and Cough | Episode 20? How did that happen? Our guests this week are our very first guest from Show 1: Chuck Lennon, President, TeamLogic IT, a nationwide network of businesses that provide comprehensive computer-based services for managing information technology, and Joe Panettieri, Managing Director of Nine Lives Media , whose blogs include: The Var Guy, MSPmentor, and WorksWithU. | 9/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Channel Happy Hour Episode 19 - Keep A Cool Tool, But Don't Let The Meat Loaf | Joining us from California is Chris May Vice President Channel Development. at MarketStar We are the glue between you and your customer. Our tagline people + knowledge accelerating sales. And Joining us from Texas we Have, the man the myth, and some would say a legend, Earle Humphreys ,CEO of ITEEX – Business Development Consultants to VAR and vendor STARS ---Earle is also an industry SaaS/Security veteran and the architect of CompTIA Trust Mark. | 8/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitChannel Happy Hour, Episode 18 - The Secret Society | Our first explict show. Brett drops the F*bomb twice. We are joined by Michael Vizard and Lance Hourany. Enjoy. | 8/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Channel Happy Hour Episode 17 Part III - Zlago | This is Part III from CompTIA's BreakAway 2010. Our Guests are: Michael Gold, President of Zlago, and John Rice, VP of Channels. | 8/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Channel Happy Hour - Episode 17 Part II - Chicago Public Schools | This is Part II from CompTIA's BreakAway 2010. Our Guests on this segment are: John Quinn & Forestiine McKinney from Chicago Public Schools and Rhett Butler (Yes you read right.) from Service Live. | 8/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Channel Happy Hour Episode 17 - You Can't Be British Becuase You Spent $6000 On Your Teeth | Part I from CompTIA's BreakAway 2010. Our guest on this segment are: Kevin Gough, Head of Partner Marketing at Google; Neil Jones, President of Live Virtual Help Desk, and Lane Smith, CEO of Do IT Smarter. | 8/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Channel Happy Hour Episode 16-I Used to Herd Donkeys in Mexico | Our Guest this week is John Kane, VP at Afilias. | 7/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Channel Happy Hour Episode 15 - Gerard Invents a New Drink | Live from Microsoft's world wide partner conference. | 7/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Channel Happy Hour Episode 14 - We Have No Peers | MJ Shoer, President of Jenaly Technology Group is our guest. It is our longest show to date, and Gerard and I think it may be our best. Enjoy. | 7/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Channel Happy Hour Episode 13 - The Treacherous Swamp That Is The Channel | Chris May, the NEW VP of Business Development for Maket Star joins us for Episode 13. A heated discussion on social media ensues. Alternate titles for the show: iPorn 4, Jesus Juice, and PUFF. Enjoy. | 6/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Channel Happy Hour Episode 12 - Anything With A Poop Deck | Justin Crotty from Ingram Micro join us this evening. Alternate titles for the show: "Crush the Kane", "38% Growth is OK", " A lot of our brethren are getting older", and the runner up - "I think we will find our answers in the auto industry". Oh, yeah, we were on topic all night. | 6/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Channel Happy Hour - Episode 11 - Death Valley Wasn't Available | Join Gerard and Brett with our guest: Anton Ruighaver, COO at TechlinQ - an SMB Managed Service Provider based in Oakland, NJ. and Keith Newman President of Newman Media Studios, a Channel Sales And Marketing Media Consultancy. Keith writes a novel, and God knows what else is going on. | 6/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Channel Happy Hour - Episode 10 - It's Sticky | Join Gerard and Brett with our guest Ken Totura from Awareness Technologies. | 6/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Channel Happy Hour Episode 9-Always Wear Data Protection | Join Gerard and Brett with our guest Mike Vizard and Zak Karsan for an evening of channel pontification. And of course protection, because protection is important. | 5/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Channel Happy Hour - Episode 8 -There are no Sailors on Channel Happy Hour Damn It | Sorry it took so long to get this one out. We had issues, but in the end we hope you enjoy the show. We talk Channel and Muppets, need I say more. Joining us this week are Jacob Braun President and COO of Waka Digital Media Corporation and David Schafran, President of Transformation Strategies. | 5/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Channel Happy Hour Episode 7 - Everything, But The Kitchen Sink | We are joined by Brian Sherman, CEO or Tech Success Communications for the whole hour, and by Keith Newman, CEO of Newman Media for the last half of the show. We talk about pretty much everything... hence the title. If the future we will try to stay on track. | 5/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Channel Happy Hour Episode 6 - Deep, Not Wide | Bad Company. Gerard, Brett, Dan Wensley from Level Platfroms, & Lester Keizer from Connecting Point Las Vegas. We talk strip clubs, and crazy things like what we should call a VAR. Does it get any better than this... sadly, yes it does. | 4/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Channel Happy Hour Episode 5 - We Kid, Because We Love | More interviews from Autotask Community Live. On this show, Gerard and Brett are joined by Gennifer Biggs from Business Solutions Magazine, Lenoard Dimiceli from Spam Soap and Zak Karsan from VaultLogix. With brief cameos from Joe Panettieri of Nine Lives Media and Stephanie Abel from the Exigo Group. | 4/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Channel Happy Hour Episode 4 - Mesh Man | We are live from Autotask Community Live in Miami. Our guest this week in the bar (and we were in the bar) are Kelly Ricker from CompTIA, Dan Wensley from Level Platforms, Mark Crall from Autotask (our hosts), and a special visit from Amy Katz the CEO of Nine Lives Media. | 4/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Channel Happy Hour Episode 3 - Shameless Plugs | Join Gerard and Brett with our guest Mike Vizard and Linda Ford for an evening of shameless plugs, and a bit of channel pontification. | 4/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Channel Happy Hour Episode 2- I Stayed Awake for It | Be sure to join Gerard and Brett & our guests Ted Roller and Brian Deeley. Ted and Gerard are at CompTIA's Member Conference. Brett's in Florida... And we'll find out where Brian is. | 4/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Channel Happy Hour Episode 1 - World Peace | Our guests this week will be Chuck Lennon, President, TeamLogic IT, a nationwide network of businesses that provide comprehensive computer-based services for managing information technology, and The Var Guy, whose blogs include: The Var Guy, MSPmentor, and WorksWithU. | 3/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 61 Episodes |
