SonicWall Unplugged: MRR and No-Commit Contracts (EP 882)

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Uncle Marv hosts SonicWall’s finest—Lisa Compton and Julian Agapitos—for a packed roundtable all about the latest in firewall tech, MSP best practices, and business flexibility. We cover the move from Gen 6.5 to Gen 7 (and 8!), the new $99 TZ80 firewall, and how SonicWall’s cyber insurance and warranty options stack up. The conversation brings out hard truths about contracts, vendor transparency, SASE, ZTNA, and the magic of single-pane-of-glass management via the new Sonic Platform. This one’s a ride: from serious product talk to playful banter about channel events and network pets, you’ll get the full MSP experience.

Why Listen / Key Takeaways

Learn how SonicWall’s new platforms simplify cloud management for MSPs
Understand managed protection and flexible billing: more time for your business
Get honest advice about product cycles, recurring revenue, and cyber warranties
Hear firsthand how SonicWall integrates with key PSA and RMM tools
See how the move to Zero Trust, SASE, and passwordless security is changing the game
Find out about community events, channel support, and inside stories

Guest: Lisa Compton (Senior Director of Marketing, SonicWall)

Lisa brings more than a decade of channel marketing expertise to SonicWall, focusing on building strong partnerships and driving product innovation for MSPs.
Lisa Compton LinkedIn

Guest: Julian Agapitos (Strategic Account Manager, SonicWall)

Julian specializes in strategic accounts and works closely with national and MSP partners to deliver innovative firewall, endpoint, and zero trust solutions.
Julian Agapitos LinkedIn

Companies, Products & Books Mentioned

SonicWall: https://www.sonicwall.com
Ubiquiti: https://www.ui.com
Seedpod Cyber: https://www.seedpodcyber.com
Cork: https://www.corkinc.com
Avik (Auvik): https://www.auvik.com
Domotz: https://www.domotz.com
ConnectWise: https://www.connectwise.com
HaloPSA: https://www.halopsa.com
Liongard: https://www.liongard.com/
Lumu (Cameras): https://www.lumasurveillance.com/
Rewst: https://rewst.io/
Datto: https://www.datto.com
Kaseya: https://www.kaseya.com
ChannelCon: https://channelcon.gtia.org/
ASCII Cup: https://events.ascii.com/
Florida Man Games: https://thefloridamangames.com/
On Patrol Live: https://www.reelz.com/on-patrol-live

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