Podcasts for IT consultants and managed service providers in the SMB Community.
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Karl W. Palachuk has been an IT Consultant since 1995 and is one of the pioneers of the managed services business model. He is the author of twenty books, most of which are also available as audio books.
He is the founder of the Small Biz Thoughts Community and maintains several blogs, including Small Biz Thoughts and Relax Focus Succeed.
Karl has owned several small businesses, including two very successful Managed Service companies in Sacramento, CA. He received his first Microsoft certification in 1995 and his first MCSE in 1999. He was an active, hands-on Systems Engineer until January of 2017.
Amy Babinchak is the owner of three IT related businesses: Harbor Computer Services, Third Tier, and Sell My MSP. She has been working in the small and medium business IT field for more than 20 years. Amy is a technical person with advanced skills in networking design, management, and implementation. She values technology for what it does for people and the success it brings to business.
Amy is also a Microsoft MVP for 14 years. She has received numerous leadership awards and is a valued member of various boards. She is a member of the executive council of the Managed Services community at CompTia.
James Kernan is the author of the 36 Month Millionaire Program, and recently published books, Leadership Essentials for Successful Executives and Business Tips. For the past 12 years, James has served as a Principal Consultant for Kernan Consulting and provides Coaching, Advising and Mentoring programs to entrepreneurs and leaders.
Host Karl goes down under for the SMB IT Pro Con! In this episode, Karl captures bite-sized interviews with the best in the industry. Featuring (In Order): Dean Calvert of Calvert Technologies Elias Mansour of N-Able Matt Koenig of…
Happy Thanksgiving! In this turkey day edition of SMBCP, we have Chip Reaves in the studio! Chip’s expertise is in Microsoft software, teaching courses on a variety of apps and iterations from 2010 to the most current Microsoft 365. He has…
For this week’s episode, we are joined by our co-host Amy Babinchak! — 1.) The MSP Question of the Week What can you do NOW to increase the value of your business BEFORE you sell? Host James and Host Amy break…
1.) MSP Question of The Week What do you do when your customer hires one of your employees? Have you prepared with a non-solicitation in your agreement? Did they let you know in advance or hire behind your back?…
In this episode of the SMBC podcast, we have three special cohost! Host James sits with Alex Farling, Wes Spencer and Kyle Christensen of Empath. Tune in as we discuss the next big moves for Empath. — Our…
1.) The MSP Question of the Week What is your unique selling proposition? Or your “superpower”? — 2.) Notes on the News Understanding Your Competitors – SWOT Analysis on your business. We discuss:…
1.) What’s Up with You? One of our favorite topics on the show: What do you prefer–the large events or the smaller events? Let us know and send us message at james@kernanconsulting.com! Host James breaks down the pros and…
1.) MSP Question of The Week What is your favorite password tool? — 2.) Five Minutes with a Smart Person – Lori Hardke Host Karl discuss “PROFIT FIRST” with our guest Lori Hardtke. Check out Lori’s next…
In this episode of SMBCP, Host James quickfires some insight on today’s hot topics: How to compensate fully remote workers, dealing with late payers, and the search for entry level technicians. 1.) The MSP Question of the Week Can you pay your…
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