Episode 134: All Are Welcome

Live from GTIA’s 2026 ChannelCon event in San Diego, Erick and Rich discuss the importance of GTIA’s new regulatory and standards initiatives, as well as why MSPs should stay focused on the fundamentals despite constant technological change. Then they’re joined by GTIA’s Dan Wensley and MJ Shoer for their take on GTIA’s unique role in the channel and where the association plans to train its considerable resources going forward. And finally, one last thing: dogs that hang ten.

Discussed in this episode:

GTIA Advances Trusted AI, Strengthens Self-Governance, and Expands Global Community

Dogs ride waves at California’s World Dog Surfing Championships

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