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Segment One: Amy's First Company & Some Updates  

April 1st marks the anniversary of Amy B's first company.

We discuss how she got here.

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Segment Two: MSP Question of the Week & News

Are you keeping an eye out for vendor errors?

And one more thing about AI. Some people want to stop it. Elon Musk and Steve Wozniak: 

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/elon-musk-apple-co-founder-103416584.html 

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Segment Three: Five minutes with a Smart Person ft. Rich Freeman and Manuel Palachuk

Rich Freeman is founding editor and executive editor of The ChannelPro Network. One of the tech industry’s most experienced, respected authorities on the SMB channel, Rich has been writing about managed services since 2007.

He has spoken or moderated sessions at live and virtual events for Acronis, Auvik, Axcient, ChannelPro, IT Glue, and SkyKick, among others, and has written for CIO, Computerworld, InfoWorld, Network World, and Redmond Channel Partner magazines. Rich has also produced strategic content for vendors including AMD, Citrix, Dell, IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, and VMware.

Manuel Palachuk has over 30 years of business, management, and training experience in the computer and electronics industries. Manuel has owned several successful businesses, managed several successful IT and MSP service companies, and coached, mentored, or trained many more businesses all over the world. He is an expert of process, systems, and their efficiency who is driven toward continuous improvement in all aspects of business. He is a well-known author in the IT consulting community for Small and Medium-sized Businesses, and an experienced speaker and trainer at industry conferences.

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Don't miss this: 
Asigra - Don’t Be the Latest MSP Victim. 

Learn how new ransomware threats put your business at risk. - April 19th -https://mspwebinar.com/does-your-backup-protect-you-against-the-latest-ransomware-attacks/

Register Now:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ruK7Mp77TEaZyIXID96DLQ

NSITSP - Amy B., Karl, & Jeff Ponts - Channel Partners Conference & Expo on May 3rd

Channel Partners Conference & Expo Here:

https://channelpartnersconference.com/

NSITSP - Insurance - Brian Mahon - April 26th 
https://nsitsp.org/event/webinar-cyber-insurance-deep-dive-2023/ 

 

Resources & Links: 

Amy’s Facebook communities
Ransomware, Security, Compliance  and Privacy
https://www.facebook.com/groups/RansomwarePrevention

Intune, MeM, Defender and Lighthouse 
https://www.facebook.com/groups/endpointmanager

Legislation and Regulation 
https://www.facebook.com/groups/MSPRegulationAndLegislation 

 

Host James Kernan interviews Dakota Fitzgerald from the new TDSynnex to discuss the Tech Data-Synnex merger and what it means for IT Service Providers.

Dakota is the SYNNEX StellrCloud Cloud and Platform Strategist. Her background is in coding, development, and mass communications. In her current role, she works to develop new and innovative Cloud Strategies that provide resellers with the competitive advantage they need to navigate disruption and thrive in the Cloud arena.

By connecting passionate people to powerful platforms through purposeful partnerships, TDSynnex is becoming the leader for Digital Transformation in the channel. Through end-to-end solutions, support, and services, Dakota works to serve reseller partners, vendors, and colleagues in making TDSYNNEX StellrCloud the obvious destination for all Cloud needs.

More info at:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dakota17fitzgerald/ 

And of course . . .
https://www.tdsynnex.com/ 

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Sponsor Memo: Acronis

Are you still relying on a frustrating patchwork of legacy solutions? Modernize your cybersecurity and data protection with Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud. It’s a single solution that combines backup, anti-malware, and endpoint protection management. As an MSP, you can easily improve clients’ security posture, eliminate complexity, and generate more recurring revenue. Learn more about Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud at https://Acronis.com. 

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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 James Kernan interviews Dave Scott from Scott Digital Marketing.

Dave Scott is the Founder, President and CEO of Scott Growth Strategies. Dave has over 20 years of experience working with MSPs, Tech and IT firms and B2B companies. He pours his
wealth of marketing knowledge into clients making sure they’re seen, heard and valued in the current tech climate. In the end, Dave delivers digital marketing leadership, strategies and tools
that lead to client success and prosperity.

Related links:

• https://podnutz.com/ppro332/
• https://www.sweetteasocialmarketing.com/episode191/
• https://www.scottdigitalmarketing.com
• https://www.linkedin.com/company/scott-marketing-llc
• https://www.facebook.com/scottdigmarketing/

As always, if you have any questions or comments, post them here.

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James Kernan interviews Hartland Ross from eBridge Marketing Solutions.

Hartland has been working in the sales and marketing of IT services and SaaS firms since 1999. He is well recognized and regarded in the IT services industry and to date has worked with hundreds of firms providing opportunities for business growth through M&A, marketing strategy and by providing industry advice, recommendations and introductions.

With over 20 years of business development experience and having worked with technology firms since 2001, Hartland is a sought after conference speaker and authority who is often interviewed and quoted in industry related case studies and articles.

eBridge Marketing Solutions focuses on working with B2B IT service firms looking for alternative growth strategies to complement existing efforts. We focus on both organic (digital marketing) as well as M&A options for those in the following industries: Web hosting, SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, MSPs, Data Centers and IT Security companies.

Links:

• http://www.thehostbroker.com/
• https://www.ebridgemarketingsolutions.com
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/hartlandross/

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Sponsor Note:

Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud. Are you still relying on a frustrating patchwork of legacy solutions? Modernize your cybersecurity and data protection with Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud. It’s a single solution that combines backup, anti-malware, and endpoint protection management. As an MSP, you can easily improve clients’ security posture, eliminate complexity, and generate more recurring revenue. Learn more about Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud at Acronis.com.

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Karl interviews co-host James Kernan on his new book, Tech Up or Lose Out. James is the editor and publisher of the book. And, of course, he wrote a good deal of it.

James calls this book the Entrepreneurs Guide to IT. The target audience is small business - not just IT businesses. You might, for example, give this book to clients to educate them on why they need tech support.

The basic goal is to show business owners how they can leverage technology as a competitive advantage in your business.

James Kernan is the CEO of Kernan Consulting, Inc. an international award winning management consulting company. They have become one of the most successful consulting firms in the country, primarily serving Information Technology Value-Added-Resellers or MSP’s. Its core competencies include Coaching, Advising and Mentoring programs like the Mastermind CEO Peer Groups, Leadership, Sales Training and its One-on-One Consulting Programs. Since 2006, over 500 businesses in six different countries have successfully been coached through their programs.

The book is a collaborative effort with 11 of the brightest tech experts in North America. This team has come together to provide entrepreneurs an outline of how they can leverage technology as a competitive advantage in their business. From Cloud to Business Intelligence, this book has the tech basics you need to succeed.

Related Web Sites, etc.:
- www.KernanConsulting.com
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-kernan-varcoach/
- https://www.facebook.com/james.kernan

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Sponsor Note: Gatekeeper from Calyptix Security

Introducing Gatekeeper from Calyptix Security: zero trust access securing RDP and SSH connections with two factor authentication without open ports to the internet, client installs or VPN. Two years of partner driven development brings audit friendly access across all types of devices. Reduce stress and implement proper safeguards as advised by the FBI, NSA and DHS, all in a purpose-built solution for small businesses. Interested? Learn even more by visiting calyptix.com/gatekeeper, and when you do, tell them Karl sent you.

 

 

Host James Kernan interviews Sarah Hansen on Social Media Marketing.

Sarah runs Hansen Collective, a firm that uses online marketing expertise to help both international and domestic clients, while also fostering a community and educating her audience on creating effective social media strategies for personal brands and businesses alike.

Hansen Collective combines modern social media marketing strategies with custom content to boost your business’s online presence. Our mission is to help your brand better communicate with your audience, and in doing so, create profitable social platforms.

The greatest weakness Sarah find with social media strategies is that many companies use a cookie-cutter approach that doesn't feel natural online. She prefers a more natural, organic, and therefore successful approach.

Web Sites, etc.:
- www.hansencollective.com
- www.instagram.com/hansencollective
- www.linkedin.com/hansensarah21
- www.facebook.com/hansencollective

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