# Wes Spencer

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001: Big, Existential Cyber Questions and the Role of Empathy, with Wes Spencer

There’s always more to a cyber incident than meets the eye. MacKenzie Brown kicks things off with Wes Spencer, VP of Cybersecurity Strategy at CyberFOX and founder of Empath Cyber, to talk about what it’s like behind the scenes of a breach, the importance of empathy, and why attacks continue to pla…

How to get a seat at the table of your MSP clients - Wes Spencer

Wes Spencer Joins TEAMTIM.LIVE on this special episode to discuss how MSPs gain a seat at each client's leadership & strategy table. IT providers need to move beyond supplying tools to their clients. They need to understand their strategic goals, core data flows, and day to day challenges. Wes Spen…

The $800K Bet That Paid Off: Wes Spencer’s Agency Story

In this episode of Agency Ascend, hosts Chris and Jessica sit down with Wes Spencer, co-owner of Spencer Insurance DFW, for a masterclass in agency growth and strategic decision-making.Wes shares how he and his brother navigated the transition from a captive agency to full independence—one of only …

NWN's InterVision Deal, Empath's Insider Funding, AI Agents Emerge, Big Tech's Cybersecurity Moves

NWN Corporation has acquired InterVision Systems, a managed services provider known for its innovative IT solutions and a strong partnership with Amazon Web Services. This strategic acquisition aims to enhance NWN's offerings in customer experience, cybersecurity, and intelligent infrastructure, so…

Inside Empath's $2M Raise: Wes Spencer Discusses Community Investment for MSP Growth

Wes Spencer, co-founder of Empath, a training and education platform for managed service providers (MSPs), discusses a unique funding model that diverges from traditional venture capital. Instead of seeking investment from typical VCs, Empath successfully raised $2 million from industry insiders, p…

Ditching the Carrier Playbook for a Client-First Model | with Wes Spencer

The insurance industry is full of brokers who talk about innovation but still push the same tired, carrier-first products. My guest this week, Wes Spencer, doesn't just talk—he builds.   After starting his career at Federated Insurance, he knew there had to be a better way than the restrictive mode…

Episode 20 - The Sales Fixation That’s Failing MSPs (w/ Guest: Wes Spencer)

What if the real sales differentiator isn’t what you say, but how human you are when you say it? In Episode 20 of The MSP Sales Podcast, Brian Gillette sits down with Wes Spencer, co-founder of Empath MSP and one of the most respected voices in the industry. This isn’t your typical sales talk. In…

Forgiveness When It Hurts: Releasing Vengeance and Trusting God

This episode is an addition to the sermon of August 17th, 2025. Speaker: Wes Spencer

Mike Riggs Joins Empath: Moving from Founder-Led Vision to Formal Product Governance

The appointment of Mike Riggs as Chief Product Officer at Empath signifies the company's transition from founder-led intuition to formalized product governance. According to Wes Spencer, Empath reached over 500 MSP customers and now requires more disciplined processes as it moves from early-stage, …

What's Next for Alex Farling?

In this episode of the SMBC podcast, we have three special cohost! Host James sits with Alex Farling, Wes Spencer and Kyle Christensen of Empath. https://www.empathmsp.com/ Tune in as we discuss the next big moves for Empath. --- Our upcoming events: Kernan Mastermind Roadshow Dec 7-8th, 2023 in N…