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SMB Community Podcast

Podcasts, articles, and reference materials for Managed Service Providers. Brought to you by James Kernan and produced by Kernan Consulting.

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Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
25 minutes
Episodes
498
Years Active
2012 - 2025
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VAR’s 1-Stop Connectivity Service Fuels Growth

VAR’s 1-Stop Connectivity Service Fuels Growth

Karl interviews Ben Niernberg from MNJ Technologies. MNJ is an MSP that also helps other MSPs resell phone services and Internet connectivity.

Ben currently oversees all sales, marketing, services an…

00:27:48  |   Thu 05 Nov 2020
The State of Insurance in the IT Industry

The State of Insurance in the IT Industry

Host Amy Babinchak interviews Josh Barker from TechRug (the Technology Risk Underwriting Group). Their topic is: The Insurance Landscape for MSP's.

Amy starts out with the big question: What's up wit…

00:36:25  |   Thu 29 Oct 2020
Turning Leads into Prospects and Prospects into Clients

Turning Leads into Prospects and Prospects into Clients

I caught up with Paul Green again, from Paul Green's MSP Marketing.

One of the first things Pauls says is that you can't really speed up sales most of the time because you don't have the power place …

00:32:35  |   Thu 22 Oct 2020
Amy Luby on the Acronis Summit 2020

Amy Luby on the Acronis Summit 2020

I caught up with Amy as she's running around (virtually) getting ready for the big Acronis Summit 2020. More information at https://summit.acronis.events.

The Acronis Summit is . . . October 19-20-21

00:35:12  |   Thu 15 Oct 2020
Michael Slater on Sherweb's Accelerate 2020 Conference

Michael Slater on Sherweb's Accelerate 2020 Conference

I caught up with Michael Slater, Director of Corporate Sales at Sherweb.

Sherweb has promised that the 2020 Accelerate conference will be focused on MBA for MSPs. Accelerate is always focused on educ…

00:32:09  |   Thu 08 Oct 2020
How Security Awareness can Finally Start Working for MSPs

How Security Awareness can Finally Start Working for MSPs

Today's guest is Todd Snapp from Stridepoint, the developer of Relay Managed Security Awareness.

We do a deep dive into "Security Awareness" services. And, of course, my big question was about the ma…

00:33:39  |   Thu 01 Oct 2020
Vendor Fatigue? Here's a better way to manage your technology stack

Vendor Fatigue? Here's a better way to manage your technology stack

Today's guest is Victor Raessen, founder of MSP Navigator.

What are the first three questions every new MSP asks?

1) How do I get clients?

2) What are you using for RMM?

3) What are you using for PSA…

00:29:24  |   Thu 24 Sep 2020
Monetizing the IoT opportunity through monitoring connected devices and IoT systems

Monetizing the IoT opportunity through monitoring connected devices and IoT systems

Our guest this week is JB Fowler, CPO of Domotz. Domotz is a fast growing provider of a remote network monitoring and management system for all connected devices and IoT systems. The system is super …

00:30:21  |   Thu 17 Sep 2020
The Pocket MBA - Great New Book from Harry Brelsford

The Pocket MBA - Great New Book from Harry Brelsford

I sat down (virtually) with Harry Brelsford, the true found of the SMB IT consulting community worldwide. For more than twenty years, Harry has been the prime mover and shaker at SMB Nation, and is t…

00:40:47  |   Thu 10 Sep 2020
Brian Doyle - Get Better Customer Engagement through Business Reviews

Brian Doyle - Get Better Customer Engagement through Business Reviews

Brian Doyle meets up with host James Kernan to discuss customer engagement. Most MSPs have rock-solid service delivery process. But - the simple things, like checking in outside of assisting customer…

00:21:02  |   Thu 03 Sep 2020
Dortha Hise: How, When, and Why to Hire a Virtual Assistant

Dortha Hise: How, When, and Why to Hire a Virtual Assistant

Karl Palachuck connects with Dortha Hise to talk about virtual assistants and what they can do for you . . . even if you're a "Type-A" business owner.

Check out a few resources from Dortha to get sta…

00:28:10  |   Thu 27 Aug 2020
What If Nobody Returns to the Office? Opportunity for MSPs

What If Nobody Returns to the Office? Opportunity for MSPs

Karl Palachuk connects with Corey Munson of PC Matic on a topic at the back (or forefront) of everyone's mind: What if nobody returns to the office? Corey shares some ideas and opportunities for MSPs…

00:28:18  |   Thu 20 Aug 2020
Veem CEO Marwan Forzley - Helping SMBs Get Paid

Veem CEO Marwan Forzley - Helping SMBs Get Paid

Karl was joined by Marwan, co-founder and CEO of Veem, to talk about the one thing on every business owner's mind: where's my money?? Doing business internationally comes with a lot of opportunity, b…

00:29:07  |   Thu 13 Aug 2020
Scott Sanders: Building an Online Community

Scott Sanders: Building an Online Community

Karl caught up with Scott Sanders, founder of the IT Business Owners Group to dig into the details of Scott's online Facebook community. And - to hear about their upcoming member cruise in September …

00:30:25  |   Thu 06 Aug 2020
Paul Green: The Unique Marketing Opportunity Created by Covid

Paul Green: The Unique Marketing Opportunity Created by Covid

Karl connected with Paul Green about not only how to get started (or continue) your marketing strategy as an MSP, but also how to navigate the sales climate created by COVID. Grab some free resources…

00:31:41  |   Thu 30 Jul 2020
Jim Roddy: Helping your Retail IT Channel Clients Stay Profitable and Relevent During COVID 19

Jim Roddy: Helping your Retail IT Channel Clients Stay Profitable and Relevent During COVID 19

Karl talked with Jim Roddy this week on the topic of the Retail IT Channel. Jim Roddy is the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the Retail Solutions Providers Association, and he does not fall…

00:30:52  |   Thu 23 Jul 2020
Mike Semel: How Smart MSPs Reduce Their Risks

Mike Semel: How Smart MSPs Reduce Their Risks

Karl and Mike get together to talk about some simple steps to lower your risks and preserve your lifestyle as a smart managed services provider.

Mike Semel is a noted thought leader, speaker, blogger…

00:30:05  |   Thu 16 Jul 2020
Rayanne Buchianico Talks Financial Processes in your IT Services Firm

Rayanne Buchianico Talks Financial Processes in your IT Services Firm

Karl caught up with his good friend Rayanne this week to talk about your IT Business' Finances, updates to the PPP Loans, and your chart of accounts. Rayanne is the owner of ABC Solutions, LLC in Cle…

00:31:51  |   Thu 09 Jul 2020
Eric Beller: Add Residual Income through Partnering

Eric Beller: Add Residual Income through Partnering

James Kernan met with Eric Beller about building residual income. Eric Beller is a seasoned sales leader with executive experience in managing business development and support operations for decentra…

00:30:59  |   Thu 02 Jul 2020
Karl and Amy talk Retainers

Karl and Amy talk Retainers

Co-hosts Karl Palachuk and Amy Babinchak got together to discuss the use of Retainers in the MSP space. Amy shares exactly how they are applied in her business, the freedom they allow, and how she de…

00:33:10  |   Thu 25 Jun 2020
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