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Segment One: The MSP Question of The Week How many shows should an MSP attend in a year? — Segment Two: Minutes with A Smart Person – Jake Gregorich Host James sits down with Jake Gregorich of Lyra Technology Group and discuss sales and…
Podcasts for IT consultants and managed service providers in the SMB Community.
Hosts
Karl W. Palachuk has been an IT Consultant since 1995 and is one of the pioneers of the managed services business model. He is the author of twenty books, most of which are also available as audio books.
He is the founder of the Small Biz Thoughts Community and maintains several blogs, including Small Biz Thoughts and Relax Focus Succeed.
Karl has owned several small businesses, including two very successful Managed Service companies in Sacramento, CA. He received his first Microsoft certification in 1995 and his first MCSE in 1999. He was an active, hands-on Systems Engineer until January of 2017.
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
Businesses Don’t Fail
For this edition of SMBCP, Host Karl sits down with two lovely guests in two seperate five minutes with a smart person. Five Minutes with a Smart Person – Double Feature! First up: Larry Mandelberg is a consultant, speaker and author with…
The IT Magnificent Seven
Segment One: MSP Question of the Week/Notes on the News We combine our two segments– With Twitter X’s arrival (and departure, which social media should MSPs be using? We compile a list of our social media necassities for MSPs and how to take…
Marketing for the MSP with Charlene Ignacio
Today Hosts James welcomes our guest co-host: Charlene Ignacio! Being from Hawaii, she makes friends everywhere she goes. What you see online is what you get in person. She serves as a multi-industry CEO, speaker, author, serial entrepreneur for,…
Generative AI’s Impact
Segement One: MSP Question of the Week From Janet Schijns, a question and a survey: “Today I am thinking about how Generative AI will impact the channel partner cost to serve vendors in the future. For example: By using Generative AI to create your…
Cage Fight
Segment One: The MSP Question of The Week I have clients that have three PCs but don’t need a whole lot, what should I do? Segment Two: Five Minutes with a Smart Person – Dr. Lance Reichenberger — Host James sits down with his friend, Dr. Lance…
“Technical” Person Necessary for Success?
We catch up with Host Karl and Host Amy. Find out who’s smoke free. Segment One: The MSP Question of the Week Do you have to be a “technical” person in order to run a successful IT consulting business? — Segment Two: Five minutes with a…
Pax8 Marketplace
Segment One: Notes on the News We sit down with Amy B and James and discuss the PAX8 marketplace Microsoft $5 Subscription Based Business Assist, and Microsoft Most Recent Security Response. Microsoft Business Assist: Microsoft Security Blog: …
When Do You Cut-off Your Deadbeat Client?
Segment One: What are you up to? Amy B, James, and Karl–3/4th of our wonderful hosts join is for today’s episode. Amy B joins on the road as she drives north to…the boat. — Segment Two: Five Minutes with a Smart Person – Our Very Own James…
