SMB Community Podcast

Host Amy interviewed Ben Yarbrough, CEO at Calyptix Security Corporation about their new product launch.

Ben founded in 2005 and has focused on the Small/SMB space from the start. He is an experienced Chief Executive Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the computer and network security industry. Skilled in Firewalls, Managed Services, Business Development, and Entrepreneurship. Strong business development professional graduated from University of Virginia School of Law and Davidson College.

Contact Info

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/ben-yarbrough-b500385

Twitter - @BenYarbrough

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Sponsor memo: Gozynta Mobius

Did you know that the average MSP spends 10 hours manually inputting accounting data each week?

That time is 120 prospect calls, building an entire Lego death star, or most of the content put out by Karl Palachuk in a week.

Gozynta Mobius can make your life easier through accounting automation.

Automatic sync of invoices, expenses and inventory from ConnectWise Manage into QuickBooks Online in just a single click of a button.

With onboarding, direct support, and regular feature releases, Gozynta is a family owned company dedicated to making software suck a little less each day.

Visit them at www.Gozynta.com

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Host Karl talked to Noelle Johnson, Co-Founder and Learning and Development Partner with Johnson Squared Consulting. Noelle has over a decade of experience working in operations and transforming company culture into a more equitable and happier work environment.

She has earned a positive reputation for her expertise and has been quoted in Forbes, Fast Company, Glassdoor, NPR, and more. She has worked in operations in tech for years, including working at CompTIA for a few years. Now she owns a company that focuses on supporting women transitioning their careers in tech.

Noelle has given speeches and lead workshops to small and large groups, in person and digitally, on topics including but not limited to; accessibility, psychological safety, establishing inclusion effort at work, self-advocacy at work, developing a diverse network, allyship, and addressing internal unconscious bias.

Some links . . .

website: www.johnson2consulting.com Website Audit: https://www.johnson2consulting.com/audits/ Accessibe: https://accessibe.com/a/zz06tlp

Also . . . Johnsonsquaredconsulting.com DEIallaccess.com

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Sponsor note: Cisco Partner Program

Did you know Cisco helps Managed Services Providers directly? Know about the Cisco Partner Program? Focused on helping partners combine managed services expertise and service creation with innovative Cisco technology and proven go-to-market resources, there's a program option for you. With provider pricing, MDF, and marketing resources coupled with Cisco's leading technologies including Meraki, Duo, and Umbrella, learn more with the link right in the show notes.

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/partners/partner-with-cisco/provider.html

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Host James Kernan interviews Amy Woods from Content 10X.

Amy is an expert in content repurposing and the Founder of Content 10x – a niche creative agency. She helps content creators grow their audience by maximizing their return on the content they create. She works with businesses, entrepreneurs and thought leaders, and is the content repurposing powerhouse behind some of the most well-known podcasts and video shows.

Amy is the host of The Content 10x Podcast and she is the author of best-selling book Content 10x: More Content, Less Time, Maximum Results, the ultimate guide to reaching more people online with your content.

She talks on stages all around the world about content repurposing, including at events like PodFest Multimedia Expo, Podcast Movement, Youpreneur Summit and RadioDays. Amy podcasts and writes about content repurposing at content10x.com and shares ideas on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Website - https://www.content10x.com Twitter - @content10x Instagram - @Content10x Facebook - https://facebook.com/content10x LinkedIn - https://LinkedIn/in/amywoods2

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Sponsor Memo

Acronis #CyberFit Summit World Tour

Threats to client data constantly evolve, so your strategies must evolve too …but knowing where to get good guidance isn't always easy. Well, nowhere will you hear more helpful insights from leading cyber protection experts than at the Acronis #CyberFitSummit. I'm going again –this year in-person, in Miami – and you should join me. Experts like Erick Simpson; Larry Walsh; and Acronis' Amy Luby will show you how to boost profits, reduce risk, and improve your team's productivity, as well as the latest cybersecurity strategies, technologies, and processes. In person and online, Learn more about the Acronis #CyberFit Summit World Tour at https://Acronis.events

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Host Karl caught up with Marvin Bee from Fort Lauderdale, FL. Marvin runs MB Systems of South Florida Inc. You may know Marvin at the host of the Podnutz Pro Podcast (see www.podnutzpro.com).

We start out with one of Marvin's famous "Florida Man" news stories along with his own business origin story. Of course that leads to the general issue of dealing with clients who don't quite "get" it.

If you haven't heard the Podnutz Pro podcast, please check it out. Marvin mixes a little fun, tech info, and business advice. Search for Podnutz Pro on your favorite pod catcher.

We have a great conversation about growth, customer service, and all the details of building a business in the modern era. And we touch on growth strategies (fast vs. slow) and sales in the SMB space.

Marvin's links:

Podnutz Pro Podcast: https://www.podnutzpro.com

MB Systems: https://www.mbsystems.net

Twitter: @podnutzpro

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8se7g23P_Qg7qS0YpJd0KQ

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

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Sponsor Memo:

Gatekeeper from Calyptix Security

MSPs do battle daily against cyber hostilities such as ransomware attacks and data breaches. Fight smarter. Call in the cavalry. Gatekeeper from Calyptix Security is here.

Reduce stress and implement proper safeguards — as advised by the FBI, NSA and DHS — with Calyptix's purpose-built solution for small businesses.

Zero Trust access secures RDP and SSH connections with two-factor authentication. There's no need for open ports to the internet, client installs, or VPN. Plus, you'll enjoy audit-friendly access across all types of devices.

Learn more at https://calyptix.com/gatekeeper.

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Karl caught up his long-time friend Dave Seibert. Dave is a managed service provider, a Microsoft MVP, organizer of the SMB Techfest events, and much, much more.

Dave is an internationally-recognized community builder. This includes his status as a Microsoft Influencer and his own ProTier Peer groups. On top of all that, Dave's whiz on LinkedIn and networking.

Karl talks to Dave about how he manages to attend so many events and have success on so many fronts. Dave also gives some words of wisdom on "being success" in the world of technology today.

Leverage the resources Dave Seibert brings together to accelerate your business:

SMB TechFest – quarterly technology conference www.smbTechFest.com

Complementary registration to join a SMB TechFest conference www.smbTechFest.com/Go/Worldwide

ProTier Peer Groups – Building Dream Teams to Accelerate Business Growth www.ProTierPeerGroups.com

I have 20 years P2P experience (Partner to Partner) on successful teamed client projects www.ITinnovators.com

DaveSeibert.com – My site of my many activities and resources www.DaveSeibert.com

Join me on Social Media platforms to stay engaged www.LinkedIn.com/in/DaveSeibert99 www.Facebook.com/dseibert

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Sponsor Note:

BVOIP — the Cloud communications offering designed specifically for IT providers, bvoip offers a complete Unified Communications suite which can also be tightly integrated via Microsoft Teams. Bvoip delivers the modern workforce cutting edge features including Contact Center, integration to your business apps, and real time visibility into your remote workers.

You control the price, with a unique hybrid model that avoids the complex dial tone taxation or compliance bullseye. Don't get stuck in a vendor relationship that works against you! Bvoip is channel only company that's here to support you. Find out more by visiting https://bvoip.com/mspradio

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Host Karl talked to Abe Stein, Co-founder and General Manager at Matter365.

Matter365 is a practice management solution for law firms, accounting firms, and SMBs of all kinds. It is built on top of Microsoft 365. As an experienced entrepreneur and sales leader, Abe has led Go-To-Market and business development for early stage and growth stage cloud software businesses across North America and Europe.

Matter365 is the only practice management solution that is fully integrated with Microsoft 365. Matter365 enables legal, accounting, and business advisory professionals of all kinds to run their entire firm through a single pane of glass. By creating dedicated, matter-specific spaces in all of a firm's Microsoft applications, Matter365 equips MSPs and VARs with an integrated solution to delight their professional services clients.

Links Web - www.matter365.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/matter365 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/matter365 Twitter - https://twitter.com/matter365 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAgZMCkY37krjulvZ_NwcfA/featured

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Sponsor Memo:

Did you know that the average MSP spends 10 hours manually inputting accounting data each week?

That time is 120 prospect calls, building an entire lego death star, or most of the content put out by Karl Palachuk in a week. Gozynta Mobius can make your life easier through accounting automation. Automatic sync of invoices, expenses and inventory from ConnectWise Manage into QuickBooks Online in just a single click of a button.

With onboarding, direct support, and regular feature releases, Gozynta is a family owned company dedicated to making software suck a little less each day. Visit them at www.gozynta.com

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Host Karl interviews Jim Goldman from Trava Security, Inc.

Jim wrote the book on cyber security, literally!

He is a nationally published author and frequently requested speaker and subject matter expert on relevant technical topics such as cybersecurity.

He was a university faculty scholar at Purdue University, started a cybersecurity research lab serving the FBI, and built the company's first Security GRC organization at Salesforce. He is currently the co-founder and CEO at Trava.

Jim is also a member of the invitation-only Forbes Technology Council where he is a respected voice on the Expert Panels and a regular thought-leadership content contributor.

Links:

Website - www.travasecurity.com

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jigoldman/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/travasecurity

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/

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Sponsor note:

The FIRST EVER Cisco Provider Elevate 2 day Virtual event is September 14 and 15 to start the journey with Thought Leaders from around the world. With 55 Speakers, 22 Educational and Interactive Sessions, Networking Happy Hours, and a Self Assessment To Help You Grow. And best of all, it's free. Register Free: https://www.canapii.com/events/cisco-provider-elevate

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IT/MSP Business Growth Coaching Services

Host Karl interviews Ian Luckett from Innovate to Success.

Ian Luckett is a multi-talented IT & MSP business growth expert with over 20 years' experience as a mentor, coach and business strategist.

Over the years of working at various blue-chip companies holding a variety of senior positions, no one fits the profile better than Ian to help you build a profitable IT & MSP business by increasing your sales, productivity and profits.

He uses his MSP Profitbuilder system to help techie business owners to increase their sales, profits and productivity.

Ian's major expertise is in developing great Business Leaders. All too often we forget the skill of Leadership and this is a common thread throughout all of his work in the channel.

Contact Links:

Web - https://www.innovatetosuccess.com

Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianluckett/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ianluckettofficial

IT Experts Podcast - https://innovatetosuccess.com/podcast/

IT Experts Community - https://innovatetosuccess.com/ite-community-lp/

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Host Karl caught up with Paco Lebron from the MSP Unplugged podcast to talk about their upcoming LIVE event in Chicago - TechCon Unplugged.

Juicy details at https://techconunplugged.com/.

Paco Lebron is the CEO and Founder of ProdigyTeks Inc. an MSP located in the West Loop of Chicago. Paco also co-hosts MSP Unplugged, a live, weekly podcast for aspiring IT business owners and vendors in the MSP space. In addition, is the co-founder of TechCon Unplugged, a dedicated multi-day conference for IT business owners.

This will be an in-person event September 17-19th in Chicago/Rosemont, IL.

Learn from amazing panels to help maintain and improve your business. Meet vendors to find products and services that can save you time and money. Rub elbows with your peers in the community. Along with a great Micrsoft365 Boot camp held by Cyber Matt Lee.

Links and notes:

Web site - https://techconunplugged.com/

Social - https://www.facebook.com/mspunplugged

Podcast - https://mspunplugged.com

Sponsor Note: Acronis

Threats to client data constantly evolve, so your strategies must evolve too. But knowing where to get good guidance isn't always easy.

Well, nowhere will you hear more helpful insights from leading cyber protection experts than at the Acronis #CyberFitSummit.

Experts like Dave Sobel, Erick Simpson, Larry Walsh, and Acronis' Amy Luby will show you how to boost profits, reduce risk, and improve your team's productivity, as well as the latest cybersecurity strategies, technologies, and processes.

In person and online, Learn more about the Acronis #CyberFit Summit World Tour at https://Acronis.events

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Host Karl Palachuk talks about how he got started in the SMB consulting business, and a few early decisions that made all the difference.

Feedback welcome.

You can find the 68-point checklist at https://store.smallbizthoughts.com (it's free).

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