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Low Hanging Fruit

Release Date: 04/27/2023

SMB Community Podcast by James Kernan

Host Karl goes down under for the SMB IT Pro Con! In this episode, Karl captures bite-sized interviews with the best in the industry. Featuring (In Order): Dean Calvert of Calvert Technologies Elias Mansour of N-Able Matt Koenig of Nodeware Pablo Munoz of Ninja One Peter Ward of Dijital Team Shaun Witherden of Kaseya Shaun Capps of Pax8 Ted Deane 2Excel Tim Lippa Halo PSA Will Parker HP Elite --- Our upcoming events: Kernan Mastermind Roadshow Dec 7-8th, 2023 in Newport Beach CA – Use code: EARLYBIRD Jan 16-18th...

SMBCP's Smart Person: Chip Reaves

SMB Community Podcast by James Kernan

Happy Thanksgiving! In this turkey day edition of SMBCP, we have Chip Reaves in the studio! Chip’s expertise is in Microsoft software, teaching courses on a variety of apps and iterations from 2010 to the most current Microsoft 365. He has been interviewed on TV and other major media on topics related to small business technology and entrepreneurship, including ABC News, BusinessWeek TV, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times, and is a member of Jim Blasingame’s “Brain Trust" on and has taught a variety of courses both live and recorded....

Increasing Your Business's Value BEFORE Selling

SMB Community Podcast by James Kernan

For this week's episode, we are joined by our co-host Amy Babinchak! --- 1.) The MSP Question of the Week What can you do NOW to increase the value of your business BEFORE you sell? Host James and Host Amy break it down. 1. Business Plan 2. Written Agreements both customer and employee 3. Focus on Core Service 4. Unique Assets 5. Clean Books and record keeping 6. Business Process Bible 7. Diverse Customer-base 8. ...

Your Clients Hires Your Employee -- Now What?

SMB Community Podcast by James Kernan

1.) MSP Question of The Week What do you do when your customer hires one of your employees? Have you prepared with a non-solicitation in your agreement? Did they let you know in advance or hire behind your back? Do you contact them? All the questions answered with Host James! 2.) Five Minutes with a Smart person – Steven Frank of TDSynnex TDSynnex is MUCH MORE than a distributor, they are a partner We discussed resources that my customers use to grow and scale their business - real world success stories...

What's Next for Alex Farling?

SMB Community Podcast by James Kernan

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. Tune in as we discuss the next big moves for Empath. --- Our upcoming events: Kernan Mastermind Roadshow Dec 7-8th, 2023 in Newport Beach CA – Use code: EARLYBIRD Jan 16-18th in Honolulu HI – MSSP Sales/Marketing workshop Our Social Links:

What Is Your Unique Selling Proposition?

SMB Community Podcast by James Kernan

1.) The MSP Question of the Week What is your unique selling proposition? Or your "superpower"? --- 2.) Notes on the News Understanding Your Competitors – SWOT Analysis on your business. We discuss: - Understanding your competitors is crucial for staying competitive in today’s business landscape. - A successful competitor comparison involves evaluating various aspects, such as service offerings, marketing strategies, and operational structures. - Identifying patterns, trends, and vulnerabilities within your competitors’ businesses...

MSP Packaging and Pricing

SMB Community Podcast by James Kernan

1.) What's Up with You? One of our favorite topics on the show: What do you prefer--the large events or the smaller events? Let us know and send us message at [email protected]! Host James breaks down the pros and cons of both. --- 2.) MSP Question of the Week Should you have one offering or multiple offerings – AND – what is your recommendation for price per seat? 3.) James's Quick Marketing Tip Please, update your headshots / video on your business. Do this annually to keep fresh...

What Is Your Favorite Password Tool?

SMB Community Podcast by James Kernan

1.) MSP Question of The Week What is your favorite password tool? --- 2.) Five Minutes with a Smart Person – Lori Hardke Host Karl discuss “PROFIT FIRST” with our guest Lori Hardtke. Check out Lori's next class: --- 3.) Notes on the News This week we have a lot to catch up on: What do you think about the new dress code for Congress? The power usage of AI is equivalent to 33,000 households! Microsoft Copilot was all the talk at The Experts Conference. What was the hallway talk at the Millionaire Mastermind? Graphics from Amy...

How To Compensate Fully Remote Workers

SMB Community Podcast by James Kernan

In this episode of SMBCP, Host James quickfires some insight on today's hot topics: How to compensate fully remote workers, dealing with late payers, and the search for entry level technicians. 1.) The MSP Question of the Week Can you pay your remote employees less money compared to employees coming to the office? — 2.) Notes on the News — Our Social Links:

Husband and Wife at the Same Company: Yes or No?

SMB Community Podcast by James Kernan

Today's special episode of SMBCP we have a special guest host, Donna Blum. 1.) The MSP Question of the Week Is it a good idea for couples to work together in the same company? --- 2.) Five Minutes with a Smart Person - Nick Wolf of EVO Security Nick is a senior sales executive with experience growing channel partnerships for MSP focused vendors. From 2011-2020 Nick was a key member of Datto, and onboarded over 750 MSPs, which helped grow the company to be acquired for over $1.5 Billion in 2017. From 2020-2021 Nick was a member of SKOUT...

More Episodes

Amy B and Amy L talk about the economics of small business acquisition and what’s happening in the market.

Segment One: What are you up to?

We catch you up with the latest events.

Coaching with ChannelWise at the ChannelPartners Conference May 3rd -

https://www.channelwise.com/coaching-cafe

Find out more here: https://nsitsp.org/events/

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Segment Two: 15 Minutes with a Smart Person - Walter Crosby

Amy B speaks with Walter Crosby.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/walterlcrosby/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sales-cigars/id1567106056