the RocketMSP Podcast

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  • How Bifrost Cloud Provides 20 Nines of Durability for Customer Data

    Steve interviews Josh from Bifrost Cloud.

    Bifrost Cloud is a distributed cloud object storage platform that is S3 compatible. Instead of having all of the data stored in one data center, it works by having customers send a gateway object which is broken up into 80 chunks, encrypted and distributed among 20,000 storage providers worldwide. As long as 30 of the 80 chunks are up and running, the data is fully recoverable and self-healing. S3 storage is becoming more popular thanks to platforms like MSP 360 and Backup Commander.

    (0:00:01) Conversation with Josh from BifrostCloud: Enabling MSPs to Compete with the 800 Pound Gorillas

    (0:03:33) Potential of Chat GPT and Text-Based Games
    (0:05:15) ifrost Cloud Object Storage
    (0:09:32) Data Storage and Pricing
    (0:15:43) Durability, Uptime, and Admin Interface Demo
    (0:20:05) User Base Permissions, Access Keys, and Contract Requirements
    (0:22:12) Reseller Agreement Terms and Features in Development
    (0:24:53) Geofencing and Data Sovereignty Compliance for Eraser Code
    (0:27:09) Data Sovereignty Compliance in Cloud Storage Networks

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    32 min
  • Intro to Reverse Proxies & WAF by Jeremy Oaks from Automation Theory

    We meet with Jeremy Oaks, the founder of Automation Theory, to discuss the reverse proxy service they offer for in-house ConnectWise Automate servers.  

    Jeremy is passionate about all things technology, specifically in developing creative solutions. He received his bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and is also a certified MySQL DBA and penetration tester.

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    1 hr 13 min
  • Learn About ConnectWise Consulting Firm FocusPlanIt

    Bill Black is a ConnectWise consultant that will provide a holistic approach to configuring your ConnectWise PSA for you.

    Freebie - Documentation Templates: https://sweetprocess.com/rocketmsp

    The RocketMSP Podcast with Steve Taylor was created to help IT professionals learn about the latest tools and processes to run a more profitable MSP.

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    CHAPTERS

    (00:00) Intro

    (06:48) Why Hire a PSA Consultant
    (12:02) ConnectWise PSA Tips
    (16:35) ConnectWise Dashboard
    (20:23) Basic PSA Consulting Options
    (24:29) ConnectWise Implementation
    (26:40) To Import Old Data Or Not
    (28:56) Pricing
    (32:47) Connect With FocusPlanIt

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    35 min
  • Automating Cybersecurity Awareness Training: A Deep Dive of Phin Security

    Connor Swalm gives a demo on how easy it is to automate your Cybersecurity Awareness Training platform. 

    The RocketMSP Podcast with Steve Taylor was created to help IT professionals learn about the latest tools and processes to run a more profitable MSP.

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    CHAPTERS

    (00:00) Intro

    (01:02) What is Phin Security?
    (04:25) Phin Security Headquarters
    (06:15) Phin's Security Practices
    (07:55) Demo Begins
    (11:09) Email Deliverability Solved
    (17:04) Azure AD Integration
    (20:57) Picking Training Modules
    (27:22) Changing Training Priorities
    (33:47) Training Preview
    (38:32) The Content
    (41:27) Phishing Email Preview
    (45:36) Other Features
    (46:42) Planned Integrations
    (47:42) Signing Up
    (48:57) Pricing
    (52:45) Cyber Insurance
    (54:31) Wrapping Up

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    55 min
  • Meet the Syncro CEO

    Emily Glass and I have a conversation about her role at Syncro, their corporate culture, and more.

    Companies Mentioned in the Podcast:

    Syncro - Receive a $500 gift card when you sign up using my affiliate link and pay for two months of any subscription. New Syncro accounts only.
    Blinkist (referral link - double the trial length)
    Mainsail Partners 

    The RocketMSP Podcast with Steve Taylor was created to help IT professionals learn about the latest tools and processes to run a more profitable MSP.

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    CHAPTERS

    (00:00) Intro

    (03:29) Venture Capital
    (07:47) Addressing Negative Online Feedback
    (10:52) New Features
    (13:10) Tips for MSPs to Keep Up With Features
    (16:30) Q3 and Q4 Overall Roadmap
    (21:35) Emily's Podcast Choices
    (23:21) Company Culture
    (26:16) Latest Book Emily's Read
    (27:58) Wrapping Up

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    29 min
  • Grow Like Logically

    Michelle Accardi talks about the journey an MSP can take while growing to a $100MM company.   

    Learn more about Logically:

    https://bit.ly/3wl71kO   

    The RocketMSP Podcast with Steve Taylor was created to help IT professionals learn about the latest tools and processes to run a more profitable MSP.

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    CHAPTERS

    (00:00) Intro

    (02:39) Michelle's Background
    (03:33) Starting Small
    (05:15) What to Focus On: $150K
    (11:38) Bringing on an Employee: $200K - $300K
    (13:18) How to Scale at $500K
    (19:09) The CEO's Real Role
    (20:58) Goals at $100MM
    (22:56) What Logically Looks for in Acquisitions
    (26:35) What Should All MSPs Be Doing Better?

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    29 min
  • How To Perform Documentation

    Owen answers my questions about documentation. We discuss the best way to get started, a winning process for documenting whether you're a company with multiple employees or a one-man-show, and more.

    Owen Enaohwo is the CEO and Co-Founder of Sweet Process, a documentation platform for processes, procedures, and tasks.

    Learn more about Sweet Process: https://sweetprocess.com

    Freebie - Documentation Templates: https://sweetprocess.com/rocketmsp

    The RocketMSP Podcast with Steve Taylor was created to help IT professionals learn about the latest tools and processes to run a more profitable MSP.

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    CHAPTERS

    (00:00) Intro

    (03:31) Documentation Culture
    (04:51) How to Start Documenting
    (11:13) Documentation For One
    (13:23) The Circle of Documentation
    (18:23) Documentation is Alive
    (21:41) tl;dl
    (25:04) About Sweet Process
    (27:01) Wrap Up

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    28 min
  • Getting the Right Contract for Your MSP with Robert Scott

    Rob answers questions about best practices for contracts and MSAs for managed services providers.   Robert Scott is the managing partner of Scott & Scott LLP, a technology law firm that offers MSP Contracts-as-a-Service.

    Learn more about Robert Scott:

    https://scottandscottllp.com

    The RocketMSP Podcast with Steve Taylor was created to help IT professionals learn about the latest tools and processes to run a more profitable MSP.

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    CHAPTERS

    (00:00) Intro

    (02:41) Contract Red Flags
    (06:28) Liability & Third Party Tools
    (12:12) MSA + Statement Of Work
    (15:52) Contracts-as-a-Service
    (22:21) Pricing
    (27:20) Customer Satisfaction
    (30:17) Contact Info

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    32 min
  • Make Smart Business Decisions with Carrie Richardson

    Carrie Richardson joins me to discuss making smarter business decisions. 

    Carrie is a partner at Richardson & Richardson Consulting—a company that provides business consulting services mainly to the IT channel. She also is the founder of Managed Sales Pros LLC, the leading outbound appointment setting company for MSPs in America.

    Richardson & Richardson Consulting

    https://randr.consulting/

    Managed Sales Pros

    https://www.managedsalespros.com/

    The RocketMSP Podcast with Steve Taylor was created to help IT professionals learn about the latest tools and processes to run a more profitable MSP.

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    CHAPTERS

    (0:00) Intro

    (0:55) What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast
    (4:44) Distractions
    (8:03) Richardson & Richardson
    (12:01) The Secret to Running a Business
    (19:37) Prospecting at $100K Annual Revenue
    (23:55) BNI for MSPs
    (34:03) SBA & EO Programs
    (37:55) Be A Boss But Care
    (40:11) Contacting Carrie

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    41 min
  • Sync Your ConnectWise Invoices to QuickBooks Online

    Heather Johnson is Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Gozynta, a software development company that wants to make better tools for MSPs.   Gozynta has three major products today:  

    Tixt

    Tixt allows client endusers to send SMS text messages to a phone number assigned to your MSP and automatically create and update tickets in ConnectWise Manage.  

    Mobius 

    Mobius connects ConnectWise Manage to QuickBooks Online. When invoices are created in Manage, Gozynta Mobius will copy them to QBO. When payments are added to QBO, those payments are applied in ConnectWise Manage.   

    Payments

    A customer portal that clients to receive invoices with a payment link in their email. The payment link allows them to pay via credit card or ACH, then it will sync the payment information to QuickBooks Online and ConnectWise Manage.  

    The RocketMSP Podcast with Steve Taylor was created to help IT professionals learn about the latest tools and processes to run a more profitable MSP.  

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    CHAPTERS  

    (0:00) Intro

    (0:36) What is Gozynta?
    (3:54) Text messaging for MSPs with TIXT
    (12:02) Sync invoices between Manage and QBO with MOBIUS
    (17:27) Mobius is separate from Payments
    (20:35) Mobius Pricing - There's a FREE plan!
    (25:32) Payments Pricing
    (28:57) Horror Story (NOT Gozynta!)
    (30:00) Development Processes
    (33:29) Moving to The Netherlands
    (41:41) Steve's Honeymoon Cruise
    (43:54) Wrap-Up

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    47 min

About the RocketMSP Podcast

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The RocketMSP Podcast, formerly known as MSP Webinars, is a comprehensive platform that caters to Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and the IT community. Hosted by Steve Taylor, a seasoned IT professional, the podcast serves as a knowledge exchange hub, offering a wealth of industry insights, best practices, and innovative solutions.