Get to the Point — The High Point Networks Podcast Wed, 27 May 2026 06:05:16 -0400 https://gettothepointthehighpointnetworkspodcast.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Get to the Point — The High Point Networks Podcast yes 55eb4381-fe53-5ab8-907b-0acff67a8e3e High Point Networks episodic false Technology can feel overwhelming — the jargon, the pace, the pressure to keep up. Get to the Point exists to change that. 


Hosted by Andy Middlemiss and Brandi Mentele of High Point Networks, Get to the Point is a podcast for business leaders, IT professionals, and anyone trying to make sense of how technology can actually work for them. Each episode cuts through the noise with honest conversations, real-world insights, and practical takeaways from people who live and breathe this stuff. 


No fluff. No unnecessary jargon. Just the deeper "why" behind the technology decisions that matter — from a team you can trust. 


New episodes every other Wednesday.


Get to the Point is produced by High Point Networks for informational purposes only. Guests include High Point Networks professionals as well as subject matter experts from across the industry, each speaking from their own experience and expertise. Content shared is intended as general information and should be evaluated within the context of your specific organization and circumstances. Views expressed by outside guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of High Point Networks or its affiliates. High Point Networks assumes no liability for decisions or actions taken based on content discussed in this podcast.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) High Point Networks https://storage.buzzsprout.com/69zl7er5t9byw22h241z0a0i39ca?.jpg Get to the Point — The High Point Networks Podcast Andy Middlemiss Brandi Mentele Jasmine Joy Alex Conner Why Comfort Kills: Growth, Complacency, and the IT Hype Cycle (with Brandon Conkins) Why Comfort Kills: Growth, Complacency, and the IT Hype Cycle (with Brandon Conkins) If you're not evolving, you're falling behind. Brandon Conkins, Director of SMART Services at High Point Networks, makes the case for why comfort and complacency are among the biggest risks facing IT leaders and organizations today.

Drawing from a viral street interview with Snowflake's CRO and the content of one of the world's fastest-growing business media channels, Brandon unpacks the vendor hype cycle, the psychology behind why people resist change, and what it actually means to get comfortable getting uncomfortable — in IT and in life.

✨ In this episode:

→ Why Snowflake's CRO said he can only forecast 12–18 months ahead in today's IT landscape

→ The five phases of the vendor hype cycle and how to spot vendors on the wrong side of it

→ What "burning the furniture to keep the house warm" looks like when private equity gets involved

→ Uncertainty intolerance — the science behind why people choose predictable bad outcomes over uncertain ones

→ How to break out of the comfort cycle — personally and organizationally

→ A closing quote that will stick with you: "When you're born, you look like your parents. When you die, you look like your choices."

🗨️ Mentioned in this episode: 

-School of Hard Knocks (James Dumoulin) — www.youtube.com/@theschoolofhardknocks 

-Mike Gannon, CRO at Snowflake — linkedin.com/in/michael-gannon-6371b11

Connect with Brandon: linkedin.com/in/bconkins | brandon.conkins@highpointnetworks.com

_____

🕑 Timestamps:

0:00 - Cold open: "What if it's getting too comfortable?" 

0:28 - Welcome & Brandon Conkins introduction 

1:51 - Today's topic: comfort, complacency, and IT 

2:31 - The School of Hard Knocks interview & Snowflake's CRO 

4:22 - The vendor hype cycle — five phases explained 

7:33 - Why people choose comfort: uncertainty intolerance 

9:26 - How to get comfortable getting uncomfortable 

10:27 - Brandon's personal story: preparation meets opportunity 

12:02 - Final nugget: "When you die, you look like your choices"

_____


New episodes every other Wednesday.

Connect with us: 🌐 highpointnetworks.com 📱 LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @highpointnetworks

Subscribe — Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | And wherever you listen.

Get to the Point is produced by High Point Networks for informational purposes only. Guests include High Point Networks professionals as well as subject matter experts from across the industry, each speaking from their own experience and expertise. Content shared is intended as general information and should be evaluated within the context of your specific organization and circumstances. Views expressed by outside guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of High Point Networks or its affiliates. High Point Networks assumes no liability for decisions or actions taken based on content discussed in this podcast.



]]> If you're not evolving, you're falling behind. Brandon Conkins, Director of SMART Services at High Point Networks, makes the case for why comfort and complacency are among the biggest risks facing IT leaders and organizations today.

Drawing from a viral street interview with Snowflake's CRO and the content of one of the world's fastest-growing business media channels, Brandon unpacks the vendor hype cycle, the psychology behind why people resist change, and what it actually means to get comfortable getting uncomfortable — in IT and in life.

✨ In this episode:

→ Why Snowflake's CRO said he can only forecast 12–18 months ahead in today's IT landscape

→ The five phases of the vendor hype cycle and how to spot vendors on the wrong side of it

→ What "burning the furniture to keep the house warm" looks like when private equity gets involved

→ Uncertainty intolerance — the science behind why people choose predictable bad outcomes over uncertain ones

→ How to break out of the comfort cycle — personally and organizationally

→ A closing quote that will stick with you: "When you're born, you look like your parents. When you die, you look like your choices."

🗨️ Mentioned in this episode: 

-School of Hard Knocks (James Dumoulin) — www.youtube.com/@theschoolofhardknocks 

-Mike Gannon, CRO at Snowflake — linkedin.com/in/michael-gannon-6371b11

Connect with Brandon: linkedin.com/in/bconkins | brandon.conkins@highpointnetworks.com

_____

🕑 Timestamps:

0:00 - Cold open: "What if it's getting too comfortable?" 

0:28 - Welcome & Brandon Conkins introduction 

1:51 - Today's topic: comfort, complacency, and IT 

2:31 - The School of Hard Knocks interview & Snowflake's CRO 

4:22 - The vendor hype cycle — five phases explained 

7:33 - Why people choose comfort: uncertainty intolerance 

9:26 - How to get comfortable getting uncomfortable 

10:27 - Brandon's personal story: preparation meets opportunity 

12:02 - Final nugget: "When you die, you look like your choices"

_____


New episodes every other Wednesday.

Connect with us: 🌐 highpointnetworks.com 📱 LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @highpointnetworks

Subscribe — Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | And wherever you listen.

Get to the Point is produced by High Point Networks for informational purposes only. Guests include High Point Networks professionals as well as subject matter experts from across the industry, each speaking from their own experience and expertise. Content shared is intended as general information and should be evaluated within the context of your specific organization and circumstances. Views expressed by outside guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of High Point Networks or its affiliates. High Point Networks assumes no liability for decisions or actions taken based on content discussed in this podcast.



]]> High Point Networks Buzzsprout-18913569 Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 -0500 845 1 5 full false Brandon Conkins Andy Middlemiss Brandi Mentele Jasmine Joy Alex Conner Cyber Hygiene Without Fear: Building a Security Culture People Actually Like (with Lynn Soeth) Cyber Hygiene Without Fear: Building a Security Culture People Actually Like (with Lynn Soeth) Fear-based cybersecurity training uses the same tactics as cybercriminals. And it's not working.

Lynn Soeth, Service Manager of Security Services and Sales Engineering at High Point Networks, has been leading security teams since 2017 with a distinctly human-first approach. In this episode, she breaks down what it actually looks like to build a security culture people want to participate in — not one they dread.

From the Little Mermaid as a metaphor for layered security, to a real-world email spoof that nearly cost HPN 60 laptops, to practical tips for making cybersecurity month something your team looks forward to — this episode is packed with stories and strategies any organization can act on.

✨ In this episode:

→ The five pillars of a positive security culture — more carrot, less stick

→ Why security starts at the top and what happens when leadership opts out

→ The Little Mermaid and layers of security — a perfect analogy for how protection actually works

→ Tabletop exercises — what they are, how to run them, and why your team needs one

→ The Nick story — a real email spoof that almost shipped 60 laptops to a sketchy house in New York

→ What cybersecurity month looks like at HPN and how to replicate it

→ One piece of advice for IT leaders and one for everyone else

_____

Connect with Lynn: ✉️ lynn.soeth@highpointnetworks.com

Resources mentioned: 🌐 CISA cybersecurity resources — cisa.gov

_____

🕑 Timestamps:

0:00 - Cold open: "Why does cybersecurity feel like a scare tactic?" 

0:51 - Welcome & Lynn Soeth introduction 

2:21 - Today's topic: building a security culture without fear 

3:46 - Lynn's five pillars of a positive security culture 

6:01 - Why fear-based training backfires — and what to do instead 

8:50 - The Little Mermaid and layers of security 

13:23 - Brandi's question: how do you actually make cyber hygiene fun? 

17:24 - Security starts at the top — and it's contagious 

18:59 - Tabletop exercises — what they are and why they matter 

21:40 - The Nick story — a real email spoof at HPN 

25:55 - What cybersecurity month looks like in practice 

31:09 - Final advice for IT leaders and everyone else 

32:20 - Where to find Lynn & closing thoughts

_____


New episodes every other Wednesday.

Connect with us: 🌐 highpointnetworks.com 📱 LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @highpointnetworks

Subscribe — Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | And wherever you listen.

Get to the Point is produced by High Point Networks for informational purposes only. Guests include High Point Networks professionals as well as subject matter experts from across the industry, each speaking from their own experience and expertise. Content shared is intended as general information and should be evaluated within the context of your specific organization and circumstances. Views expressed by outside guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of High Point Networks or its affiliates. High Point Networks assumes no liability for decisions or actions taken based on content discussed in this podcast.



]]> Fear-based cybersecurity training uses the same tactics as cybercriminals. And it's not working.

Lynn Soeth, Service Manager of Security Services and Sales Engineering at High Point Networks, has been leading security teams since 2017 with a distinctly human-first approach. In this episode, she breaks down what it actually looks like to build a security culture people want to participate in — not one they dread.

From the Little Mermaid as a metaphor for layered security, to a real-world email spoof that nearly cost HPN 60 laptops, to practical tips for making cybersecurity month something your team looks forward to — this episode is packed with stories and strategies any organization can act on.

✨ In this episode:

→ The five pillars of a positive security culture — more carrot, less stick

→ Why security starts at the top and what happens when leadership opts out

→ The Little Mermaid and layers of security — a perfect analogy for how protection actually works

→ Tabletop exercises — what they are, how to run them, and why your team needs one

→ The Nick story — a real email spoof that almost shipped 60 laptops to a sketchy house in New York

→ What cybersecurity month looks like at HPN and how to replicate it

→ One piece of advice for IT leaders and one for everyone else

_____

Connect with Lynn: ✉️ lynn.soeth@highpointnetworks.com

Resources mentioned: 🌐 CISA cybersecurity resources — cisa.gov

_____

🕑 Timestamps:

0:00 - Cold open: "Why does cybersecurity feel like a scare tactic?" 

0:51 - Welcome & Lynn Soeth introduction 

2:21 - Today's topic: building a security culture without fear 

3:46 - Lynn's five pillars of a positive security culture 

6:01 - Why fear-based training backfires — and what to do instead 

8:50 - The Little Mermaid and layers of security 

13:23 - Brandi's question: how do you actually make cyber hygiene fun? 

17:24 - Security starts at the top — and it's contagious 

18:59 - Tabletop exercises — what they are and why they matter 

21:40 - The Nick story — a real email spoof at HPN 

25:55 - What cybersecurity month looks like in practice 

31:09 - Final advice for IT leaders and everyone else 

32:20 - Where to find Lynn & closing thoughts

_____


New episodes every other Wednesday.

Connect with us: 🌐 highpointnetworks.com 📱 LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @highpointnetworks

Subscribe — Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | And wherever you listen.

Get to the Point is produced by High Point Networks for informational purposes only. Guests include High Point Networks professionals as well as subject matter experts from across the industry, each speaking from their own experience and expertise. Content shared is intended as general information and should be evaluated within the context of your specific organization and circumstances. Views expressed by outside guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of High Point Networks or its affiliates. High Point Networks assumes no liability for decisions or actions taken based on content discussed in this podcast.



]]> High Point Networks Buzzsprout-18940044 Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 -0500 2012 1 4 full false Lynn Soeth Andy Middlemiss Brandi Mentele Jasmine Joy Alex Conner When the Breach Happens: Response, Recovery, & the Role of AI (Part 2 of 2 with Shawn Mendel) When the Breach Happens: Response, Recovery, & the Role of AI (Part 2 of 2 with Shawn Mendel) Understanding the threat is only half the equation. In Part 2, we shift from awareness to action.

Shawn Mendel — Director of Professional Services and Incident Response Manager at High Point Networks — walks through what response and recovery actually look like once a breach is underway, how AI is being weaponized by threat actors, and the five areas every organization should focus on to reduce their risk before an incident ever happens.

This episode closes with practical personal cyber hygiene advice anyone can act on today — no technical background required.

In this episode:

→ Leadership communication during an active breach — and why your email may not be safe to use

→ How AI is making attacks faster, more targeted, and harder to detect

→ Shawn's five areas of focus: vulnerability patching, configuration reviews, account management, network segmentation, and zero trust strategy

→ Network segmentation explained in plain English

→ Personal protection: freezing your credit, monitoring services, password managers, and why passphrases beat passwords

→ Why it all comes back to people — and education

 _____

0:00 - Cold open & Part 1 recap 

1:03 - Welcome back & topic setup 

1:55 - Response & recovery: what happens after the first 24 hours 

3:05 - Communication during a breach — including why email may not be safe 

6:16 - AI's role in the modern threat landscape 

8:14 - Shawn's five areas of focus 

15:52 - It all comes back to people 

17:35 - Personal cyber hygiene: credit, monitoring, passwords 

22:39 - Guest thank you, where to find Shawn & CTA

 _____

New episodes every other Wednesday.

Connect with us: 🌐 highpointnetworks.com 📱 LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @highpointnetworks

Subscribe — Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | And wherever you listen.

Get to the Point is produced by High Point Networks for informational purposes only. Guests include High Point Networks professionals as well as subject matter experts from across the industry, each speaking from their own experience and expertise. Content shared is intended as general information and should be evaluated within the context of your specific organization and circumstances. Views expressed by outside guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of High Point Networks or its affiliates. High Point Networks assumes no liability for decisions or actions taken based on content discussed in this podcast.



]]> Understanding the threat is only half the equation. In Part 2, we shift from awareness to action.

Shawn Mendel — Director of Professional Services and Incident Response Manager at High Point Networks — walks through what response and recovery actually look like once a breach is underway, how AI is being weaponized by threat actors, and the five areas every organization should focus on to reduce their risk before an incident ever happens.

This episode closes with practical personal cyber hygiene advice anyone can act on today — no technical background required.

In this episode:

→ Leadership communication during an active breach — and why your email may not be safe to use

→ How AI is making attacks faster, more targeted, and harder to detect

→ Shawn's five areas of focus: vulnerability patching, configuration reviews, account management, network segmentation, and zero trust strategy

→ Network segmentation explained in plain English

→ Personal protection: freezing your credit, monitoring services, password managers, and why passphrases beat passwords

→ Why it all comes back to people — and education

 _____

0:00 - Cold open & Part 1 recap 

1:03 - Welcome back & topic setup 

1:55 - Response & recovery: what happens after the first 24 hours 

3:05 - Communication during a breach — including why email may not be safe 

6:16 - AI's role in the modern threat landscape 

8:14 - Shawn's five areas of focus 

15:52 - It all comes back to people 

17:35 - Personal cyber hygiene: credit, monitoring, passwords 

22:39 - Guest thank you, where to find Shawn & CTA

 _____

New episodes every other Wednesday.

Connect with us: 🌐 highpointnetworks.com 📱 LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @highpointnetworks

Subscribe — Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | And wherever you listen.

Get to the Point is produced by High Point Networks for informational purposes only. Guests include High Point Networks professionals as well as subject matter experts from across the industry, each speaking from their own experience and expertise. Content shared is intended as general information and should be evaluated within the context of your specific organization and circumstances. Views expressed by outside guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of High Point Networks or its affiliates. High Point Networks assumes no liability for decisions or actions taken based on content discussed in this podcast.



]]> High Point Networks Buzzsprout-18895935 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0500 1482 1 3 full false Shawn Mendel Andy Middlemiss Brandi Mentele Jasmine Joy Alex Conner When the Breach Happens: Ransomware, BEC, and the Modern Threat Landscape (Part 1 of 2 with Shawn Mendel) When the Breach Happens: Ransomware, BEC, and the Modern Threat Landscape (Part 1 of 2 with Shawn Mendel) Cyber incidents don't start with panic. They start with patterns.

In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Shawn Mendel — Director of Professional Services and Incident Response Manager at High Point Networks — breaks down the modern threat landscape driving today's incidents. With nearly 30 years of experience, 15 as an engineer, and a reputation for calm, clear-headed leadership under pressure, Shawn brings the data and the real-world perspective leaders need before the crisis call ever comes.

In this episode:

→ The three most common attack vectors cybercriminals use today

→ Why 43% of incidents are ransomware — and what that actually costs a business beyond the ransom itself

→ Business email compromise: how threat actors become someone you trust

→ What to ask your cyber insurance company before you ever need to call them

→ Why a tabletop exercise may be the most important thing your leadership team hasn't done yet

_____


00:00 — Cold open: "Would you know what to do?" 

00:56 — Welcome & Shawn Mendel introduction 

03:21 — Episode topic overview: today's threat landscape 

03:57 — Attack vectors: what we're up against 

05:45 — The data: ransomware, BEC, and breach statistics 

07:45 — Ransomware deep dive: history and evolution 

11:08 — What to expect if you're hit: insurance, downtime, recovery 

15:35 — Table top exercises: how it works and how to protect yourself 

20:06 — Cliffhanger outro & Part 2 tease

_____

New episodes every other Wednesday.

Connect with us: 🌐 highpointnetworks.com 📱 LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @highpointnetworks

Subscribe — Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | And wherever you listen.

Get to the Point is produced by High Point Networks for informational purposes only. Guests include High Point Networks professionals as well as subject matter experts from across the industry, each speaking from their own experience and expertise. Content shared is intended as general information and should be evaluated within the context of your specific organization and circumstances. Views expressed by outside guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of High Point Networks or its affiliates. High Point Networks assumes no liability for decisions or actions taken based on content discussed in this podcast.



]]> Cyber incidents don't start with panic. They start with patterns.

In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Shawn Mendel — Director of Professional Services and Incident Response Manager at High Point Networks — breaks down the modern threat landscape driving today's incidents. With nearly 30 years of experience, 15 as an engineer, and a reputation for calm, clear-headed leadership under pressure, Shawn brings the data and the real-world perspective leaders need before the crisis call ever comes.

In this episode:

→ The three most common attack vectors cybercriminals use today

→ Why 43% of incidents are ransomware — and what that actually costs a business beyond the ransom itself

→ Business email compromise: how threat actors become someone you trust

→ What to ask your cyber insurance company before you ever need to call them

→ Why a tabletop exercise may be the most important thing your leadership team hasn't done yet

_____


00:00 — Cold open: "Would you know what to do?" 

00:56 — Welcome & Shawn Mendel introduction 

03:21 — Episode topic overview: today's threat landscape 

03:57 — Attack vectors: what we're up against 

05:45 — The data: ransomware, BEC, and breach statistics 

07:45 — Ransomware deep dive: history and evolution 

11:08 — What to expect if you're hit: insurance, downtime, recovery 

15:35 — Table top exercises: how it works and how to protect yourself 

20:06 — Cliffhanger outro & Part 2 tease

_____

New episodes every other Wednesday.

Connect with us: 🌐 highpointnetworks.com 📱 LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @highpointnetworks

Subscribe — Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | And wherever you listen.

Get to the Point is produced by High Point Networks for informational purposes only. Guests include High Point Networks professionals as well as subject matter experts from across the industry, each speaking from their own experience and expertise. Content shared is intended as general information and should be evaluated within the context of your specific organization and circumstances. Views expressed by outside guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of High Point Networks or its affiliates. High Point Networks assumes no liability for decisions or actions taken based on content discussed in this podcast.



]]> High Point Networks Buzzsprout-18882734 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0500 1272 1 2 full false Shawn Mendel Andy Middlemiss Brandi Mentele Jasmine Joy Alex Conner Why This All Matters: Getting to the Point Why This All Matters: Getting to the Point Every piece of technology has a story behind it. Not the specs. Not the features. The why.

In our first episode, hosts Andy Middlemiss and Brandi Mentele share the story behind Get to the Point — how an idea born inside High Point Networks turned into a podcast built around one simple mission: technology is more interesting when you understand what it actually does for people.

From a wireless network that helped a university attract and retain students, to a Real Time Crime Center in Pueblo, Colorado that helped save lives and find missing kids faster — this episode is a reminder that the tech on the surface can seem unremarkable. What it enables people to do is anything but.

Andy and Brandi also share what listeners can expect going forward — real conversations, practical takeaways, and a commitment to cutting through the jargon so that technology feels approachable no matter your background.

✨ In this episode:

→ The origin story behind Get to the Point

→ Why the "why" behind technology matters more than the tech itself

→ What's coming in future episodes

_____

🕑 Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction & welcome
0:56 - The origin story behind Get to the Point
3:45 - Why the "why" behind technology matters
6:30 - The City of Pueblo Real Time Crime Center story
7:45 - What listeners can expect going forward
9:00 - Outro & CTA

_____

New episodes every other Wednesday.

Connect with us: 🌐 highpointnetworks.com 📱 LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @highpointnetworks

Subscribe — Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | And wherever you listen.

Get to the Point is produced by High Point Networks for informational purposes only. Guests include High Point Networks professionals as well as subject matter experts from across the industry, each speaking from their own experience and expertise. Content shared is intended as general information and should be evaluated within the context of your specific organization and circumstances. Views expressed by outside guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of High Point Networks or its affiliates. High Point Networks assumes no liability for decisions or actions taken based on content discussed in this podcast.



]]> Every piece of technology has a story behind it. Not the specs. Not the features. The why.

In our first episode, hosts Andy Middlemiss and Brandi Mentele share the story behind Get to the Point — how an idea born inside High Point Networks turned into a podcast built around one simple mission: technology is more interesting when you understand what it actually does for people.

From a wireless network that helped a university attract and retain students, to a Real Time Crime Center in Pueblo, Colorado that helped save lives and find missing kids faster — this episode is a reminder that the tech on the surface can seem unremarkable. What it enables people to do is anything but.

Andy and Brandi also share what listeners can expect going forward — real conversations, practical takeaways, and a commitment to cutting through the jargon so that technology feels approachable no matter your background.

✨ In this episode:

→ The origin story behind Get to the Point

→ Why the "why" behind technology matters more than the tech itself

→ What's coming in future episodes

_____

🕑 Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction & welcome
0:56 - The origin story behind Get to the Point
3:45 - Why the "why" behind technology matters
6:30 - The City of Pueblo Real Time Crime Center story
7:45 - What listeners can expect going forward
9:00 - Outro & CTA

_____

New episodes every other Wednesday.

Connect with us: 🌐 highpointnetworks.com 📱 LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @highpointnetworks

Subscribe — Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | And wherever you listen.

Get to the Point is produced by High Point Networks for informational purposes only. Guests include High Point Networks professionals as well as subject matter experts from across the industry, each speaking from their own experience and expertise. Content shared is intended as general information and should be evaluated within the context of your specific organization and circumstances. Views expressed by outside guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of High Point Networks or its affiliates. High Point Networks assumes no liability for decisions or actions taken based on content discussed in this podcast.



]]> High Point Networks Buzzsprout-18880518 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0500 594 1 1 full false Get to the Point | Official Trailer Get to the Point | Official Trailer IT is complicated. This podcast isn't. 

Get to the Point is where real IT experts have real conversations, cutting through the noise to give business leaders, IT professionals, and curious minds the clarity they *actually* need.

Hosted by Andy Middlemiss and Brandi Mentele, each episode digs into the deeper "why" behind the technology that runs your business. We’re here to make it all feel less overwhelming and more...human.

No fluff. No vendor pitches. Just honest talk about what's working, what isn't, and what's coming next.

Season 1 kicks off April 1st. Subscribe now so it's waiting for you.

Get to the Point is produced by High Point Networks for informational purposes only. High Point Networks assumes no liability for decisions or actions taken based on content discussed in this podcast.

New episodes every other Wednesday.

Connect with us: 🌐 highpointnetworks.com 📱 LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @highpointnetworks

Subscribe — Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | And wherever you listen.

Get to the Point is produced by High Point Networks for informational purposes only. Guests include High Point Networks professionals as well as subject matter experts from across the industry, each speaking from their own experience and expertise. Content shared is intended as general information and should be evaluated within the context of your specific organization and circumstances. Views expressed by outside guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of High Point Networks or its affiliates. High Point Networks assumes no liability for decisions or actions taken based on content discussed in this podcast.



]]> IT is complicated. This podcast isn't. 

Get to the Point is where real IT experts have real conversations, cutting through the noise to give business leaders, IT professionals, and curious minds the clarity they *actually* need.

Hosted by Andy Middlemiss and Brandi Mentele, each episode digs into the deeper "why" behind the technology that runs your business. We’re here to make it all feel less overwhelming and more...human.

No fluff. No vendor pitches. Just honest talk about what's working, what isn't, and what's coming next.

Season 1 kicks off April 1st. Subscribe now so it's waiting for you.

Get to the Point is produced by High Point Networks for informational purposes only. High Point Networks assumes no liability for decisions or actions taken based on content discussed in this podcast.

New episodes every other Wednesday.

Connect with us: 🌐 highpointnetworks.com 📱 LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @highpointnetworks

Subscribe — Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | And wherever you listen.

Get to the Point is produced by High Point Networks for informational purposes only. Guests include High Point Networks professionals as well as subject matter experts from across the industry, each speaking from their own experience and expertise. Content shared is intended as general information and should be evaluated within the context of your specific organization and circumstances. Views expressed by outside guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of High Point Networks or its affiliates. High Point Networks assumes no liability for decisions or actions taken based on content discussed in this podcast.



]]> High Point Networks Buzzsprout-18880326 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0500 82 1 trailer false