#716 ChannelCon-Ryan Walsh: Leadership, Discipline & the Future of MSP Marketplaces
In this high-energy episode of the Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations podcast, Joey sits down with Ryan Walsh, founding executive of Pax8 and chair of the GTIA Member Champions, to talk teamwork, technology, and transformation. 🏀🤝
From his roots as a point guard and the son of an NBA coach to building Pax8 into a cloud marketplace powerhouse, Ryan shares powerful lessons on leadership, channel integrity, and how discipline and teamwork shape successful organizations—on and off the court.
They discuss:
- 🔁 Why commitment to the channel is Pax8’s foundation
- 🧠 How AI is redefining the role of the MSP—and what’s next
- 🏀 The surprising parallels between basketball strategy and business
- 🧭 How discipline, focus, and retrospection drive sustainable growth
- 🌐 The origin of the term “Pax8” and how its meaning evolved
- 🤝 Why GTIA's new Member Champions initiative matters
Ryan also shares personal reflections on work-life balance, staying motivated, and how his own discipline was tested—and reshaped—by family and fatherhood.
A must-listen for MSPs, tech leaders, and anyone navigating change in a fast-moving world. 🎙️
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