SMB Community Podcast

Host James Kernan sits down with Larry Garcia to discuss the EOS compatible and reporting collaboration tool known as Strety.

Larry Garcia is the co-founder of Strety, a company that provides a Business Operating System Software (BOSS) designed to help companies improve their operational efficiency. Strety focuses on key performance indicators (KPIs), goal setting, and project management. Garcia has written about various topics related to employee engagement and effective team meetings, emphasizing the importance of well-structured and productive meetings.

Check them out: Strety | Run your Business Operating System in Teams

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MASTERMIND LIVE – Denver, CO – Sept 26-27th

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SMBTechfest Q4 - Irvine, CA - October 17-18

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Hosts James Kernan and Amy Babinchak kick off this week's episode with topics regarding project quotes, the Olympics, and an exclusive interview with Larry Garcia, founder of Strety.

1.) MSP Question of the Week: Should you quote hourly or fixed-fee for projects?

Hosts James Kernan and Amy Babinchak sit down and discuss the different strategies to pricing as it relates to scalable projects for clients.

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2.) 5 Minutes with a Smart Person

Host James Kernan interviews Larry Garcia, co-founder and president of the business management tool, Strety. This solution is design for small and medium-sized businesses to help improve operational efficiency.

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3.) Notes On The News

This week, James and Amy discuss the Olympics, Bitcoin, and the recent stock market movement.

Reuters article: https://www.reuters.com/technology/bitcoin-falls-569-58987-2024-08-04/

CNBC article: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/02/tech-stocks-wrap-up-steepest-three-week-slump-in-two-years-led-by-plunge-in-amazon-and-intel.html

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MASTERMIND LIVE – Denver, CO – Sept 26-27th

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SMBTechfest Q4 - Irvine, CA - October 17-18

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Host James Kernan sits down with Jason Miller, founder and CEO of BitLyft Cybersecurity, for an exclusive interview.

As the founder, Jason has dedicated his 20-year IT career, including co-founding SaaS pioneer Reviora, to removing cybersecurity barriers for mid-sized enterprises. Establishing BitLyft in 2016, Jason set out to unburden security teams with innovative, approachable, and affordable solutions, a vision which has made BitLyft a respected managed detection and response provider.

Established in 2016, BitLyft is a leading managed security service provider, dedicated to delivering mid-sized organizations with high-touch, personalized cybersecurity solutions. Our prioritization of service and security excellence, creates a holistic defense approach that allows our clients to navigate the digital world with unwavering confidence. With BitLyft by your side, cybersecurity challenges evolve into robust protection, ensuring resilience in the ever-changing digital landscape.

Check them out: https://www.bitlyft.com

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Our upcoming events and more:

MASTERMIND LIVE – Denver, CO – Sept 26-27th

http://bit.ly/kernanmastermind

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SMBTechfest Q4 - Irvine, CA - October 17-18

www.smbtechfest.com

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Sign up now: https://mailchi.mp/thirdtier/small-business-tech-news

Kernan Consulting "Weekly Tips"!

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https://www.facebook.com/james.kernan

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1.) The MSP Question of The Week - How did Crowdstrike affect you?

This week, James Kernan sits down with Charlene Ignacio, CEO of Fornix Marketing. James addresses the security concern, "Isn't Security 101 eliminating the single point of failure? ". Listen as James and Charlene discuss the aftermath of the Crowdstrike outage.

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2. ) Notes on the News

Reuters article: https://www.reuters.com/technology/microsoft-says-about-85-million-its-devices-affected-by-crowdstrike-related-2024-07-20/

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Our upcoming events and more:

MASTERMIND LIVE – Denver, CO – Sept 26-27th

http://bit.ly/kernanmastermind

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SMBTechfest Q4 - Irvine, CA - October 17-18

www.smbtechfest.com

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Sign up now: https://mailchi.mp/thirdtier/small-business-tech-news

Kernan Consulting "Weekly Tips"!

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1.) Interview with Mandy Teply of the Fit Method. Hear how health and fitnes in the workplace can help with motivation and productivity.

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Our upcoming events and more:

MASTERMIND LIVE – Denver, CO – Sept 26-27th

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SMBTechfest Q4 - Irvine, CA - October 17-18

www.smbtechfest.com

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1.) Interview with Rob Scott, co-founder of Monjur

Contracts-as-a-service legal solutions

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Our upcoming events and more:

MASTERMIND LIVE – Denver, CO – Sept 26-27th

http://bit.ly/kernanmastermind

Use "EARLYBIRD" as the coupon code to save $200!!

SMBTechfest Q4 - Irvine, CA - October 17-18

www.smbtechfest.com

Check out Amy's weekly newsletter!

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1.) The MSP Question of The Week

Where do you draw the line with Cyber Security?

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2.) Notes On The News

We talk: Cyber Security Insurance Rates and June's Auto Dealership Hack.

Reuters Article: https://www.reuters.com/technology/cybersecurity/cyber-insurance-rates-fall-businesses-improve-security-report-says-2024-06-30/

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Our upcoming events and more:

MASTERMIND LIVE – Denver, CO – Sept 26-27th

http://bit.ly/kernanmastermind

Use "EARLYBIRD" as the coupon code to save $200!!

SMBTechfest Q4 - Irvine, CA - October 17-18

www.smbtechfest.com

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Sign up now: https://mailchi.mp/thirdtier/small-business-tech-news

Kernan Consulting "Weekly Tips"!

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1.) The MSP Question of The Week

When is the best time to sell your MSP?

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2.) Notes On The News

We talk: June's Auto Dealership Hack and Pax8 Beyond Event.

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Our upcoming events and more:

MASTERMIND LIVE – Denver, CO – Sept 26-27th

http://bit.ly/kernanmastermind

Use "EARLYBIRD" as the coupon code to save $200!!

SMBTechfest Q4 - Irvine, CA - October 17-18

www.smbtechfest.com

Check out Amy's weekly newsletter!

Sign up now: https://mailchi.mp/thirdtier/small-business-tech-news

Kernan Consulting "Weekly Tips"!

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1.) The MSP Question of The Week

How do you deal with partner conflict?

We discuss the "Four R's" of conflict resolution: Recognize, Reflect, Respond, and Resolve.

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2.) Notes on The News

Apple AI rollout and Cybersecurity! Is your MSP adapting with the times?

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3.) Five Minutes With A Smart Person: Rob Scott

Host James sits down with Rob Scott of Monjur, a Legal Service for MSPs.

Learn more: https://monjur.com/author/rscott/

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

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MASTERMIND LIVE – Tampa, FL – June 27-28th http://bit.ly/kernanmastermind

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Host James sits down with Louis Erickson and Sam Blowes of Bit-Wizards for an exclusive interview.

Louis Erickson is the co-founder and COO, and Sam Blowes is the Director of Solution Consulting at Bit-Wizards–an award winning IT services provider based in Florida.

Louis is a serial entrepreneur that has built and grown several technology companies and departments, starting with Bit-Wizards' Custom Software Engineering department. From there, Louis fostered the Bit-Wizards' Digital Marketing department, the Bit-Wizards' Managed IT Services department, and finally, co-parenting communication service, TalkingParents.

Sam Blowes is the Director of Solution Consulting at Bit-Wizards. He helps clients integrate their businesses into Microsoft's Cloud based project management system and central hub. He works in the IT department internally, providing support and SharePoint integration for his co-workers. He's a technology enthusiast in many areas, and is a creative problem solver.

Check them out: https://bitwizards.com/

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Our upcoming events and more:

MASTERMIND LIVE – Tampa, FL – June 27-28th http://bit.ly/kernanmastermind

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

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