The SMB Community Podcast

Hosted ByAmy Babinchak & James Kernan

Podcasts for IT consultants and managed service providers in the SMB Community.

Hosts

Amy Babinchak is the owner of three IT related businesses: Harbor Computer Services, Third Tier, and Sell My MSP. She has been working in the small and medium business IT field for more than 20 years. Amy is a technical person with advanced skills in networking design, management, and implementation. She values technology for what it does for people and the success it brings to business.

Amy is also a Microsoft MVP for 14 years. She has received numerous leadership awards and is a valued member of various boards. She is a member of the executive council of the Managed Services community at CompTia.

James Kernan is the author of the 36 Month Millionaire Program, and recently published books, Leadership Essentials for Successful Executives and Business Tips. For the past 12 years, James has served as a Principal Consultant for Kernan Consulting and provides Coaching, Advising and Mentoring programs to entrepreneurs and leaders.


All Episodes

MSP Sales Process: Your Five-Minute Pitch to 100 Decision Makers

In this episode, hosts James Kernan and Amy Babinchak dive into practical insights for MSPs and IT service providers, powered by Small Biz Thoughts. They kick things off by...

Lead Generation: How MSPs Can Get More From Events — Amy Slater, Innovative Events

In this episode of the SMB Community Podcast, hosted by James Kernan, guest Amy Slater from Innovative Events discusses her transition from the medical field to marketing and events....

AI for Small MSPs: Will AI Replace Your Technicians? — Steve Shattuck, GoTo

Overview: In this episode of the SMB Community Podcast, Amy interviews Steve Shattuck, VP of Global Partner Ecosystem and Business Development at GoTo. Steve shares his extensive background with...

Cash Flow: Can Your MSP Claim R&D Tax Credits? — Justin Maxwell, Big Life Financial

Overview: In this episode of the SMB Community Podcast, our host James Kernan welcomes Justin Maxwell of Big Life Financial to discuss crucial changes in the tax law surrounding...

AI for Small MSPs: Where the Growth Opportunities Are — Tim Thomson, Cyber Trends

Overview: Exploring the Future of MSPs: AI, Cybersecurity, and Building Trust In this episode of the SMB Community Podcast, host James Kernan interviews Tim Thomson, founder of Cyber Trends,...

MSP Leadership: How Much Should You Spend on Team Training?

Overview: In this episode of the SMB Community Podcast, hosts Amy and James discuss their upcoming travel plans and the busy start to 2026. They tackle a key listener...

Small MSPs in 2026: Where the Opportunities Are

Overview: In this episode of the SMB Community Podcast, hosts James and Amy discuss the key challenges and opportunities MSPs (Managed Service Providers) will face in 2026. They emphasize...

AI Services: How Small MSPs Can Monetize AI in 2026

Overview: In this episode of the SMB Community Podcast, hosts James Kernan and Amy Babinchak discuss various strategies for IT professionals and MSPs to monetize AI by 2026. The...

AI Services: The Biggest MSP Opportunity Heading Into 2026

Overview: In this episode of the SMB Community Podcast, hosts James Kernan and Amy Babinchak discuss the top opportunities for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) looking ahead to 2026. They...