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Feb 2024
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S6E2: Tate Talks - With Rick Yates, Proo...

Chris Tate - MSP Strategist, JumpCloud
About this episode

Great conversation with Rick Yates about how he got into the IT distribution industry, a real sliding doors moment.


Connect with Rick on LinkedIn here and check out his MSP-X content here.



About Rick

With over 15 years of experience in the cloud software IT channel, I am a seasoned business leader and revenue growth specialist. I have a proven track record of starting, scaling, and selling a 7-figure software distribution business in less than 5 years, working with leading brands in the MSP ecosystem.
Currently, I am the Director of Cloud & MSP EMEA at Proofpoint, a world-class cyber security software vendor. I oversee a large and growing distribution and MSP partner network across 116 countries in Europe, Middle East, and Africa. I also provide revenue leadership support and training to software vendors and service providers, as well as mentorship and support to individuals and start-ups. My mission is to enable and empower sales teams to understand and engage their target customers, closing more deals faster.


Music - https://www.purple-planet.com

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