From Stuck to Successful

In this episode, George and I talk about balancing travel for business with family, and how he replaced bad Wi-Fi equipment in his high school and got expelled...almost.

George unpacks the struggles of owning and running his IT firm and his VoIP business, BVoIP. George happens to be the coolest Philadelphia Eagles fan, ever. Give this show a listen to hear about George’s 24-year journey from being stuck to successful.

Resources: 

https://mspinitiative.com/

https://www.bvoip.com/

https://www.bardissi.net/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgebardissi/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bvoipllc/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bvoip/

Andy Bailey is the founder of Petra Coach and Boundless.me, a team of entrepreneurial business coaches sent to implement their no B.S. approach to inspire, transform and scale your business teams. Spending most of his time these days in ‘start-up mode’ with his latest growth business, Boundless, Andy serves in an advisory role to the leadership team at Petra Coach. Andy is a serial entrepreneur, starting his first company while still in college, which he subsequently built into a multi-year Inc. 500 corporation. Now, he and his team guide audiences of all sizes and industries toward mastering the same habits he uses to scale himself. Don’t miss this show with Andy.

Resources: 

https://boundless.me/

https://petracoach.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/andybailey/

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Life After an Exit

With over 40 years of experience in the IT and MSP industry, Howard is passionate about helping other MSP owners and their staff achieve their full potential. Howard is the President of Project Fuel and the COO and Co-founder of MSP Fuel, which provides MSPs with the same systems and strategies his partner and himself used to grow three MSPs to over $300K in MRR each at 7-figure profits. Howard believes in sharing his knowledge and insights with the MSP community and empowering them to scale their businesses confidently and efficiently. Prior to MSP Fuel, Howard developed unparalleled experience in building and managing MSP business operations. He was a pioneer in the startup of Dynamic Digital Services, one of the first and most successful MSPs. There in collaboration with Gary Pica, he developed the first proactive Managed Services delivery model that became a benchmark in the industry. Don’t miss this show with Howard! Resources: 

https://mspfuel.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/howardborochaner/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/mspfuel/

Aaron is one of the most likable and creatively shrewd guests we’ve had on the show. Aaron has a plethora of wisdom and knowledge stored inside of him and it’s saved for the best projects. He and his business partner started Capsule 25 years ago and have kept the tradition alive through economic downturns, layoffs, and resets. Despite it all, he leads a talented team that is creative, curious, and relentlessly clever. Listen to this show with Aaron.

Resources: 

https://capsule.us/

Hector is the CEO of Dega Systems where he thrives on learning, challenges, and growth. He began his career working in a crisis hotline counseling center and these experiences and ability spawned his career in solving technology problems. With 25 years of experience in managing technology at high-growth companies and organizations, he serves as the visionary and leader at Dega Systems. He lives for using IT to serve his mission driven clients and their goals. He’s a fan of building strong teams and culture and is proud of our team’s unique talents and hard work. Check out this episode with Hector – you won’t be disappointed.  

Resources:   

https://www.degasystems.com/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hector-ortiz-03998a/  

Episode #25: From Stuck to Successful – Interview with DJ Waldow – Business Owner, Writer, Startup Founder, Email Rebel

DJ Waldow loves words. He’s also my hero because he wrote the world's best book about email marketing. The Rebels Guide to Email Marketing is a book that changed my life because of the concepts in it.  DJ has spent time at many software companies like Bronto, Marketo, and Zignal Labs. He now does what he wants on his own time and schedule as the owner of his copywriting agency, and even started Simple Summers. Listen to this show about how email marketing can change your life, your business, and how creativity and science should be engrained into every part of sales and marketing.

Resources: 

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

Episode #26: From Stuck to Successful - Interview with Mandy McEwen - Mod Girl Founder and Luminetics Founder

Mandy is an expert at helping B2B businesses use digital marketing and LinkedIn to grow their businesses. She's a LinkedIn Sales Navigator Trainer, infusing 17 years of digital marketing to help brands grow via social selling. She’s also a nomad, traveling the world and living her best life. This is one of the most interesting podcasts we’ve done, and the subject matter is terrific!

Resources: 

https://www.luminetics.io/

https://www.modgirlmarketing.com/

https://www.youtube.com/c/ModgirlmarketingLLC https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandymcewen/

 Episode #24: From Stuck to Successful – Interview with Amy Kardel - Co-Founder of Clever Ducks

Amy is an experienced international entrepreneur providing IT industry leadership and practical solutions to business challenges through her IT firm, Clever Ducks, and through the work she does at CompTIA. She’s devoted to helping the IT industry grow and empower women, she’s a board member, and she’s an attorney. This show is great because I get to interview a Titan in the technology industry and share some incredible stories of growth and partnerships.

Resources: 

https://www.cleverducks.com/

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

Kate is a remarkable woman who’s traveled an indelible journey, rising from stuck to success. She’s doing incredible work in helping transform the lives of men by helping them rewrite their pasts, release the things that are holding them back, and ultimately reclaiming their futures. Inside her practice and coaching business, she spends her time learning about human behavior and the subconscious mind so that she can help others change their lives for the better. Her coaching practice is perfect for anyone who’s wanting to break free from their past, heal trauma, and become more confident and authentic. Check out this fascinating episode with Kate.

Resources: 

https://katekali.com/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCga5WaXaJlqxv0W69vl6tGA

https://www.instagram.com/kate__kali/?hl=en

https://www.tiktok.com/discover/kate-kali

Josh Lannon is a special individual. He’s a driven man who colors outside the lines, helping service members, law enforcement officers, first responders, and veterans get the treatment they need as they heal from the damages of PTSD, chemical dependency, and other addictions. Josh’s story of resilience is a core identity and attribute of the organization he co-founded, Warriors Heart. Josh is a warrior himself, fighting the demons from his past to become clean, lean, and healthy. Josh and the Warriors Heart family are driven by an incredible purpose of bringing warriors home, where they are never alone. Listen to this very special episode – you don’t want to miss it.

Resources: 

https://www.warriorsheart.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-lannon-0608985/ 

https://www.instagram.com/warriorshearthealing/