Stride Live

In this chat…the famous Dave Sobel and got a chance to sit down and talk about MSPRadio and his Business of Tech podcast. What I love about Dave beyond being super cool, is that he approach his show with purpose and passion. He does his research. He asks hard questions. He knows the business. And, he is here for the MSP's, not for the advertisers. His method is highly curated, short form content that is meaningful and actionable. Ask his listeners and they will tell you that Dave is a prominent industry voice. And we got the opportunity to hear that voice on the podcast today. Enjoy!!
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In this chat…I had the pleasure of talking to Allen Edwards, the Founder and CEO of Eureka Process. Eureka Process is a strategy consulting firm for the outsourced IT services industry and they help business leaders get clear on their "why" so they have more focus on tackling their "what". Allen's ride to Eureka was an adventure to say the least. What he brings to his clients is a courage and conviction that anything is possible. Listen to Allen share his journey and how he supports business leaders to get in their genius zone on this episode.
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In this chat…I had the opportunity to spend time with my new friend, Adi Klevit, founder and CEO of Business Success Consulting Group. Adi is a systems and process guru, whose company works with firms to improve operations so that business leaders can focus on growth. I can't stress enough how important it is for a business owner to have a "machine" mindset, even when running a professional services firm. Without it, the owner will be stuck "in the business" for way too long. Let Adi help you figure out how you're going to work "on your business" in this episode.
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In this chat…I had the distinct pleasure of spending time with Melissa Lamson, who just graduated her first Action Tank cohort at RECREATE, a 6-month accelerator program that supports women over 40 building businesses. Interestingly enough, women over 45 are the fastest growing segment of entrepreneurship in the United States according to Forbes. Melissa has built a program to provide education, community, and acceleration for great business ideas by women who didn't think they had enough time, relationships or capital to make something happen. They do now!

In this chat…We had a trio on the show today. Joining me were Brian Johnson and Heather Johnson, the leaders of a tech company called Gozynta Mobius. The Company provides an essential automation for the outsourced IT services industry and they have grown to serve over 1,300 customers. We talked about the value of business leaders assessing the opportunity for automation and how to find it in the least likely places. You don't want to miss this episode where we talk tech and a little bit of motorcycle touring as well. Check it out here.

In this chat…On the show today, I had the opportunity to interview Marcel Petitpas, the CEO of Parakeeto, an advisory and analytics firm helping marketing agencies drive growth and profitability. What Marcel teaches us that data and formulas are not that hard. It's our processes that gum up the works. He helps us think through the power of creating standardization in an industry that prides itself on being "unique". Well, in order to deliver unique client solutions, it helps to create good back office and analytics standards. This is where we'll go with Marcel and you'll think of your business very differently after listening. Check it out.

In this chat…On the show today, Bill Black joined us to talk about the work they do to support IT service firms in getting things set up right the first time.  So often business leaders jump to launch cool systems and software but don't think through the use cases and the setup and often dump the functionality because it "doesn't work as advertised".  Bill and his team help Managed Service Providers work through those issues with an attitude of "give first".

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On the show today, Jamison West, joined us to talk about his new book, The Emotional Side of Selling a Small Business. He shared his current work as the co-founder of ConnectStrat, a coaching company to help IT services entrepreneurs plan for and achieve their dreams. If you want to learn about an entrepreneurs' entrepreneur, check out this episode where we cover everything from facing your fear to taking control of the life that you want to create. Check it out.

On the show today, Randy Katz joined us from Synesis Advisors, an advisory firm that helps small business owners sell their businesses. Today, we specifically talked about selling your MSP and how to think about the factors that can maximize value upon a sale. Randy is a straight shooter and shares a ton of actionable information. You will learn how to be a deal maker and not a deal taker. You will also learn how to get clear on what you are selling and how to set up for success.

In this chat…On the show today, Mikaela Kiner and I talk about "on demand" people operations to support high growth companies that need HR when they need HR. From compliance to strategic consultation, Reverb helps business owners navigate the waters to create a workplace that can thrive for all. Mikaela also talks to us about her book, Female Firebrands, and why it is so important to create environments where women in the workplace can thrive. Listen now!!