March 2, 2022
Episode-089 Part 2 Accessibility and Attitude, a Sense of Freedom, and What if signs could speak? with Idan Meir of RightHear
From the Israel Defense Forces to a not-for-profit to orientation in open spaces, Idan emphasizes that creating a successful business and doing a social good is not an either-or proposition. https://www.right-hear.com
February 25, 2022
Episode-089 Part 1 Accessibility and Attitude, a Sense of Freedom, and What if signs could speak? with Idan Meir of RightHear
From the Israel Defense Forces to a not-for-profit to orientation in open spaces, Idan emphasizes that creating a successful business and doing a social good is not an either-or proposition. https://www.right-hear.com
December 22, 2021
Episode – 088 part 2 Cricket, The Shrine Auditorium, and the Intersection of Business and Technology with Manish Bansal of Fifth Square
From India to USC to Deloitte, and Solver BI 360, Manish highlights the value of camaraderie with and commitment to partners. https://fifthsquare.com
December 15, 2021
Episode-088 Part 1 Cricket, The Shrine Auditorium, and the Intersection of Business and Technology with Manish Bansal of Fifth Square
From India to USC to Deloitte, and Solver BI 360, Manish highlights the value of camaraderie with and commitment to partners. https://fifthsquare.com
December 8, 2021
Episode-087 Part2 Fixing things, New York City, techie stuff, and racing cars with Jared Baer of BroadBaer
From high school electronics to taking customers from Best Buy to virtual reality simulators to A/V and cabling, Jared emphasizes the value of being reliable, having partners' backs, and putting the time in to make relationships. http://broadbaer.com
December 1, 2021
Episode-087 Part1 Fixing things, New York City, techie stuff, and racing cars with Jared Baer of BroadBaer
From high school electronics to taking customers from Best Buy to virtual reality simulators to A/V and cabling, Jared emphasizes the value of being reliable, having partners' backs, and putting the time in to make relationships. http://broadbaer.com
November 24, 2021
Episode-086 Part 2 6502 Assembly, Mission Control, IAMCP, and not being in control with Jonathan Brown of General Networks
From CSUN to NASA to JPL to JDB and GNC, Jonathan emphasizes the importance of being motivated, finding time for life balance, and having some fun. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdbnet
November 17, 2021
Episode-086 Part 1 6502 Assembly, Mission Control, IAMCP, and not being in control with Jonathan Brown of General Networks
From CSUN to NASA to JPL to JDB and GNC, Jonathan emphasizes the importance of being motivated, finding time for life balance, and having some fun. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdbnet
November 10, 2021
Episode-085 Part 2 The Maroon Citation, Death and the Afterlife, and Gender in Golf with Sarah Compter of SYNACT
From Colgate College to regional banking to unlimited support, Sarah highlights the need to make our time, talent, treasure mean something. https://www.synact.net
November 3, 2021
Episode-085 Part 1 The Maroon Citation, Death and the Afterlife, and Gender in Golf with Sarah Compter of SYNACT
From Colgate College to regional banking to unlimited support, Sarah highlights the need to make our time, talent, treasure mean something. https://www.synact.net
October 27, 2021
Episode-084 Part 2 Enchiladas, Golden Girls, U Dub, and HOLA with Gloribel Mondragon of Microsoft
From Amazon to Sprinklr to Avalara and back to Microsoft, Gloribel emphasizes the value of education, science and technology, authenticity, and doing it all. https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloribelmondragon
October 22, 2021
Episode-084 Part 1 Enchiladas, Golden Girls, U Dub, and HOLA with Gloribel Mondragon of Microsoft
From Amazon to Sprinklr to Avalara and back to Microsoft, Gloribel emphasizes the value of education, science and technology, authenticity, and doing it all. https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloribelmondragon
October 13, 2021
Episode-083 Part 2 Sharpening the saw, speaking the local language, and inventing the selfie stick with Michael Daoud of Visus, LLC
From Battleship to power steering and adaptive cruise control to digital transformations, Michael highlights the value of good decision-making, perseverance, and vision. https://visusllc.com
October 7, 2021
Episode-083 Part 1 Sharpening the saw, speaking the local language, and inventing the selfie stick with Michael Daoud of Visus, LLC
From Battleship to power steering and adaptive cruise control to digital transformations, Michael highlights the value of good decision-making, perseverance, and vision. https://visusllc.com
September 29, 2021
Episode-082 Part 2 Social adventures in babysitting and breaking barriers with brute force with Katie Ryckman of Microsoft
From professional football to sales and marketing to operations to strategy, Katie highlights the value of being your genuine self and doing what you love. https://www.linkedin.com/in/katieryckman
September 22, 2021
Episode-082 Part 1 Social adventures in babysitting and breaking barriers with brute force with Katie Ryckman of Microsoft
From professional football to sales and marketing to operations to strategy, Katie highlights the value of being your genuine self and doing what you love. https://www.linkedin.com/in/katieryckman
September 15, 2021
Episode 081 Part 2 Proud pig of protocol advocating in a white falcon with David Pryor of Microsoft
From the Clinton White House to the State Department to Fedex to VFI and CELA David highlights the importance of being willing to engage. https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-pryor-jr
September 9, 2021
Episode 081 Part 1 Proud pig of protocol advocating in a white falcon with David Pryor of Microsoft
From the Clinton White House to the State Department to Fedex to VFI and CELA David highlights the importance of being willing to engage. https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-pryor-jr
September 1, 2021
Epsiode-080 Part 2 User Adoption, Change Management, and the Texas Tornado with Sheila Volante and Jason Price of Seer Strategic Solutions
From waiting on tables to Overture and Yahoo to Core BTS to becoming solution seers Sheila and Jason emphasize the importance of creating a space without bias and listening to the voice of the user. https://seersolution.com
August 25, 2021
Episode-080 Part 1 User Adoption, Change Management, and the Texas Tornado with Sheila Volante and Jason Price of Seer Strategic Solutions
From waiting on tables to Overture and Yahoo to Core BTS to becoming solution seers Sheila and Jason emphasize the importance of creating a space without bias and listening to the voice of the user. https://seersolution.com
August 19, 2021
Episode-079 Contributing to the possibilities of each day and having fun with her bad self – a Landmark conversation about Veronica’s Place as an advocate and ally
From QuickStart to the most positive attitude to SharePoint to IAMCP and DE&I Veronica highlights the value of contribution, communication, trust, and handling things when they go sideways. https://gennet.com
August 11, 2021
Episode-078 Part 2 Voices for Innovation, Team Rubicon, and the Black Channel Partner Alliance with Ryan Risley of Wipfli
From Eagle Scout to Partner and CTO to supporting non-profits Ryan emphasizes the value of being aware, altruistic, a cheerful servant, and a good partner. https://www.wipfli.com
August 5, 2021
Episode-078 Part 1 Voices for Innovation, Team Rubicon, and the Black Channel Partner Alliance with Ryan Risley of Wipfli
From Eagle Scout to Partner and CTO to supporting non-profits Ryan emphasizes the value of being aware, altruistic, a cheerful servant, and a good partner. https://www.wipfli.com
July 29, 2021
Episode-077 Learning how to live the dream with Chance Weaver of IT Responsive
From Platinum card to Platinum PC to IT Responsive Chance emphasizes the value of discipline, leadership, and execution. https://www.itresponsive.com
July 21, 2021
Episode-076 Part 2 Enjoying Jobs at Apple, Serial Entrepreneurship and Fostering Inclusion – Talking with the DEI-namic Cathy Light of the Lideranca Group
From Silicon Valley to Boise Idaho to Atlanta Georgia Cathy highlights the value of leadership competency, strategy, people, alignment, and execution. https://liderancagroup.com
July 15, 2021
Episode-076 Part 1 Enjoying Jobs at Apple, Serial Entrepreneurship and Fostering Inclusion – Talking with the DEI-namic Cathy Light of the Lideranca Group
From Silicon Valley to Boise Idaho to Atlanta Georgia Cathy highlights the value of leadership competency, strategy, people, alignment, and execution. https://liderancagroup.com
July 7, 2021
Episode-075 Faith, Family, Fishing, Football, and Finding out Who Dat? with Jason Bergeron of Stratify
From being bullied to selling a company to strategy and technology, Jason emphasizes the need to give back. http://rustratified.com/
June 30, 2021
Episode-074 Part 2 Five South, goldfish, the funnel and the magnet, and why your marketing is broken with Scott Robertson of RobersonComm
From base guitar to public relations to story marketing and branding Scott stresses the importance of "no relationship left behind". https://www.robertsoncomm.com
June 23, 2021
Episode-074 Part 1 Five South, goldfish, the funnel and the magnet, and why your marketing is broken with Scott Robertson of RobersonComm
From base guitar to public relations to story marketing and branding Scott stresses the importance of "no relationship left behind". https://www.robertsoncomm.com
June 16, 2021
Episode-073 Embarking on your own destiny, low code, and being part of the solution with Tushar Puri of Pegasus One
From chemical plant automation to selling a software company to launching Pegasus One Tushar highlights the value of leading by example. https://www.pegasusone.com
June 9, 2021
Episode-072 Part 2 Provisors, POGs and partnering, talking entrepreneurship and The Pumpkin Plan with Jason Makevich of Greenlight Information Services
From building computers to high school with ashtrays to Inc. 5000 and Entrepreneur 360 Jason emphasizes the need to know, like, and trust and the importance of being a father first. https://www.greenlight-is.com
June 2, 2021
Episode-072 Part 1 Provisors, POGs and partnering, talking entrepreneurship and The Pumpkin Plan with Jason Makevich of Greenlight Information Services
From building computers to high school with ashtrays to Inc. 5000 and Entrepreneur 360 Jason emphasizes the need to know, like, and trust and the importance of being a father first. https://www.greenlight-is.com
May 26, 2021
Episode-071 Part 2 Being service-oriented, the digital divide, and achieving warp speed with I/T with Kay Ford of SELACO
Hearing with an impairment and speaking with a servant's heart, Kay Ford discusses self-improvement, street skills and why she's never bored with workforce development. https://www.selacowdb.com
May 19, 2021
Episode-071 Part 1 Being service-oriented, the digital divide, and achieving warp speed with I/T with Kay Ford of SELACO
Hearing with an impairment and speaking with a servant's heart, Kay Ford discusses self-improvement, street skills and why she's never bored with workforce development. https://www.selacowdb.com
May 10, 2021
Episode-070 Part 2 How do you want to make an impact? with David Leveille of Crush Networks
From latchkey kid to desktop publisher to Lotus 1-2-3 and HTML to entrepreneur, community promoter, and public speaker David emphasize the need to just raise your hand and say, "Yes!"
May 6, 2021
Episode-070 How do you want to make an impact? with David Leveille of Crush Networks
From latchkey kid to desktop publisher to Lotus 1-2-3 and HTML to entrepreneur, community promoter, and public speaker David emphasize the need to just raise your hand and say, "Yes!"
April 22, 2021
Episode-069 From Bakersfield to businessman, bantering with Boxcar Willie about sea-ing the world and the gold standard of really good computers with Kevin Clemons of Au Technology Solutions
Listen to Kevin's journey to create the GOLD standard of White Label IT support services. https://autechnologysolutions.com
April 22, 2021
Episode-068 Achieving in spite of Adversity, Affirmations and the Power of Partnerships, Talkin’ it up with a Twin, Danny Brown of AppGallop and AppMeetup
From the U.S. Army to Howard University to IBM to Sherweb Danny emphasizes the need to be bold, positive, confident, and passionate about partnering. https://www.appgallop.com, https://www.appmeetup.com
April 14, 2021
Episode-067 Part 2 Botswana, the Kalahari Desert, Microsoft, and the Okavango Delta with Cheryl Salazar of The Partner Marketing Group
From game ranger to I/T sales to virtual marketing director Cheryl stresses the importance of perspective and tolerance. https://www.thepartnermarketinggroup.com
April 7, 2021
Episode-067 Part 1 Botswana, the Kalahari Desert, Microsoft, and the Okavango Delta with Cheryl Salazar of The Partner Marketing Group
From game ranger to I/T sales to virtual marketing director Cheryl stresses the importance of perspective and tolerance. https://www.thepartnermarketinggroup.com
March 31, 2021
Episode-066 There are no failures, only learning opportunities with Elena Baeva of 365 Talent Portal
From Microsoft to IAMCP to WIT and DEI, Elena underscores the value of optimism, persistence and good role models. https://365talentportal.com
March 24, 2021
Episode-065 Experiencing life, empowering brilliance, and waking up in places you’ve never been before – finding Directions with Jennifer Didier
How to pay for your IBM XT and teach AI to 1,000 women in a day, Jennifer emphasizes the importance of being yourself and being authentic. https://directionstraining.com
March 17, 2021
Episode 064 Part 2 Not for profit, but for purpose – Using food to foster freedom with Yves and Jody Masquéfa of Kherut
Did you know that human trafficking is growing faster than the drug trade? Yves and Jody explain how Kherut is helping survivors to find a new life, new skills, work, and love. https://www.kherut.org
March 11, 2021
Episode 064 Part 1 Not for profit, but for purpose – Using food to foster freedom with Yves and Jody Masquéfa of Kherut
Did you know that human trafficking is growing faster than the drug trade? Yves and Jody explain how Kherut is helping survivors to find a new life, new skills, work, and love. https://www.kherut.org
March 4, 2021
Episode-063 Two Pepsi bottles, Banyan Vines, golf, and the WIT of Michelle Hollis of 6th Street Consulting
From secretary to cocktail waitress to technologist to President, Michelle stresses the importance of passion, strength, and aptitude in business. https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollismichelle
February 24, 2021
Episode-062 Part 2 Cupcake, Donut, Lemon Cake, and Muffin, a family portrait with Justin Slagle of Microsoft
From Jim Rohn to Brian Tracy to Jim Collins, Justin highlights the need to make small improvements each day, be an ally, and inspire people. https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinslagle
February 17, 2021
Episode-062 Part1 Cupcake, Donut, Lemon Cake, and Muffin, a family portrait with Justin Slagle of Microsoft
From Jim Rohn to Brian Tracy to Jim Collins, Justin highlights the need to make small improvements each day, be an ally, and inspire people. https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinslagle
February 10, 2021
Episode-061 Part 2 B.S., Chemical Engineering, MBA, and 4 languages with Diana Ishak of Microsoft
From California to Lebanon to Seattle Diana describes what she hopes for her daughter and emphasizes the need for vulnerability, empathy, and tolerance. https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianaishak
February 3, 2021
Episode-061 Part 1 B.S., Chemical Engineering, MBA, and 4 languages with Diana Ishak of Microsoft
From California to Lebanon to Seattle Diana describes what she hopes for her daughter and emphasizes the need for vulnerability, empathy, and tolerance. https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianaishak
January 27, 2021
Episode-060 Chuffed, Latkes, Schadenfreude, and how Swede it is with Nicole Afek of Microsoft
From Adopt A Monkey to advertising to Tech for Social Impact Nicole emphasizes the need for more women in technology and stresses the power of education. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoleafek/
January 21, 2021
Episode-059 IAMCP, Microsoft, and bcpa with Frank Valdivieso of Gryphon Consulting and Nyasha Tunduwani of Real Impact Technology Consulting
From civil unrest to town halls to a simple question to the first cohort, Frank and Nyasha highlight the need for equity, community, and access. https://bcpalliance.com
January 13, 2021
Episode-058 Part2 Debating toilet etiquette and the silver lining in a white Thanksgiving with Ashlee Soucek of Randstad Technologies
From T-Mobile to Microsoft to Randstad Technologies Ashlee emphasizes the importance of tenacity, education, and having a mind for business. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashlee-soucek
January 11, 2021
Episode-058 Part1 Debating toilet etiquette and the silver lining in a white Thanksgiving with Ashlee Soucek of Randstad Technologies
From T-Mobile to Microsoft to Randstad Technologies Ashlee emphasizes the importance of tenacity, education, and having a mind for business. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashlee-soucek
December 31, 2020
Episode-057 3 boys and an empress, police blotters, and a granddaughter like a queen with John Nicolau of Sharp Business Systems Chicago
From Standard Oil to AT&T to ZLan Partners John explains the value of know, like, and trust. https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnnicolau
December 23, 2020
Episode-056 A story of leadership and the currency of trust with Paul Solski of AIM International
From Hewlett Packard to Intel to DEC to Compaq to Microsoft, Paul emphasizes the importance of trust, opportunity, and purpose in partnering. http://aimcorpinternational.com
December 16, 2020
Episode-055 True Stories In Tech – Holiday Episode (in which we are our guests)
Santa Klauss and his elves reflect on the year 2020, who's been naughty or nice, and what they look forward to in 2021. http://ecngx290.inmotionhosting.com/~partne56/
December 9, 2020
Episode-054 What do Portuguese green wine, rock soup, and squash have in common with Sergio Baptisa of Xolyd
From Oracle to Dynamics to after-school robotics Sergio highlights the importance of trust, honesty, and effort. https://www.xolyd.com
December 2, 2020
Episode-053 What do Lotus 1-2-3, Dynamics, Montana, and aviation have in common with Steve Tanner of Data Resolution
From the frozen ponds of Canada to the Great Plains of accounting software, Steve emphasizes the value of hustle and being colorblind. https://www.dataresolution.net
November 25, 2020
Episode-052 What do IAMCP (Microsoft), OATUG (Oracle), and Disneyland have in common with Fred Cooper of Groupware Technology
From telecom, to apps, to managed services Fred emphasizes the value of networking in selling.
November 18, 2020
Episode-051 What do 4 12-packs, 2 watermelons, 2 Irishmen, and a Double Whopper have in common with Alan Crooks of ActionPoint
From rugby to real estate to custom software development Alan explains why it's important to just work through things one at a time. https://action-point.com
November 12, 2020
Episode-050 What do Worldedge, CT Irvine, and Companybuilt have in common with Reza Palizban of Aegis Innovators
From Iran to Illinois to technology consulting in California Reza explains why we all need to be mindful of gender bias. https://www.aegisinnovators.com
November 4, 2020
Episode-049 What do writing, composing music, and promoting artists have in common with Sharreace Baldwin of Solshock Media
From Super Bowl XXVII to marketing to supporting black founders Sharreace highlights the importance of perseverance and self-advocacy. https://solshock.com
October 28, 2020
Episode-048 What do Georgia State University, IAMCP, and the New England Patriots have in common with Will Walker of Robert Half Technology
From 0 to 60 parking cars to Political Science to Robert Half Technology, Will explains what he hopes for his family's future. https://www.linkedin.com/in/willdoesit
October 22, 2020
Episode-047 What “Do assume positive intent”, “Do what you think is right”, and “Just be yourself” have in common? With John Zarei of Point Alliance
From Lotus Notes to a food bank to everything Microsoft, John emphasizes what he wishes for his children. https://www.pointalliance.com
October 14, 2020
Episode-046 True Stories In Tech – How the Podcast Changes Us
Manish, Eddie, Eric, and Brian recount life-changing conversations in the areas of technology, business, and belonging and their most memorable moments. http://www.partnersource-it.com
October 7, 2020
Episode-045 To Infinito and Beyond with Ulises Aguilar Nahle of M’Ready
From Tennis to IAMCP Latin America to meeting Bill Gates to M'Ready University, Ulises stresses the importance of growing by developing partnerships. https://www.mready.mx
October 2, 2020
Episode-044 What do Cuba, Rhodesia, Washington DC, and Seattle WA have in common? With Frank Valdivieso of Gryphon Consulting and Nyasha Tunduwani of Real Impact Technology Consulting
From Superbowl XVIII to a rail ticket booking system to helping black-owned partner organizations scale, Frank and Nyasha describe their hopes for their daughters and what they'd like them to know 20 years from now. https://bcpalliance.com
September 24, 2020
Episode-043 What do the PET, GoPro, and Xbox have in common? With John DiStefano of U Do It
From band saws to calculus to his YouTube journey John DiStefano emphasizes the value of saying, "Yes!" and figuring it out later. http://udoit.tv
September 16, 2020
Episode-042 What do conducting business in the 7th grade, Oklahoma City University, and special needs initiatives have in common? With Christopher Cost of carpesean LLC
From desktop publishing to launching a technology firm to being a staunch advocate of diversity and inclusion, Christopher Cost emphasizes the importance of human compassion and heart. https://carpasean.com
September 9, 2020
Episode-041 What do Gateway Computers, King of Gods, and AI have in common? with Dave Goyal of Think AI
From adversity at a young age to visiting 20 countries to solving dyslexia Dave Goyal explains why it's important to continually read and learn new skills. https://thinkaicorp.com
September 2, 2020
Episode-040 IAMCP SoCal, Starting a New Business, and Coming Alongside Microsoft Channel Partners with Christina Cala of Calaborate
What do networking, Microsoft partners, and Etta James have in common? Christina Cala explains and tells her story of how she came to be in business for herself. https://calaboratellc.com
August 26, 2020
Episode-039 Part 2: What do Vegas.com, IAMCP.org, and 6sc.com have in common? With Ro Kolakowski of 6th Street Consulting
From Economics (and 1 + 1 = 2) to military leadership to working during COVID-19, Ro Kolakowski explains why it's important to be a lifelong learner. https://www.6sc.com
August 19, 2020
Episode-039 Part 1: What do Vegas.com, IAMCP.org, and 6sc.com have in common? With Ro Kolakowski of 6th Street Consulting
From Economics (and 1 + 1 = 2) to military leadership to working during COVID-19, Ro Kolakowski explains why it's important to be a lifelong learner. https://www.6sc.com
August 11, 2020
Episode-038 Part 2: From Word, Excel, and Windows NT to IAMCP and the value of relationships with Tom Vesque of Vesque Partners
What do Reuters, 9/11, and Hell's Kitchen have in common? Tom Vesque explains and describes why being associated with ethical Microsoft partners is so valuable to him. https://www.vesquepartners.com
August 11, 2020
Episode-038 Part 1: From Word, Excel, and Windows NT to IAMCP and the value of relationships with Tom Vesque of Vesque Partners6
What do Reuters, 9/11, and Hell's Kitchen have in common? Tom Vesque explains and describes why being associated with ethical Microsoft partners is so valuable to him. https://www.vesquepartners.com
August 5, 2020
Episode-037 What do UCLA, PPOs, and R&D have in common? with Richard Toral of Business Group Resources
From trumpets to tongue depressors to taxes, Richard Toral explains why it's important to always keep moving forward. https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-toral-8a46284/
July 29, 2020
Episode-036 From Foot Locker to Public Relations to Google AdWords with Evan Lamont of TLG Marketing
What do Shotokan Karate, AOL Instant Messenger, and Search Engine Optimization have in common? Evan Lamont describes and explains why he's always watching for products and services in their infancy. https://www.tlgmarketing.com
July 22, 2020
Episode-035 Interviewing at Microsoft, Starting a Podcast, and the Daily Chronical and with Keith Richardson of Microsoft and More In Common
What do activation questions, guest preparation, and belonging and inclusivity have in common? Keith Richardson explains and describes why deep, difficult conversations are important to him. https://www.moreincommonpod.com
June 24, 2020
Episode-034 Why are we doing this podcast? Is it more than just True Stories In Tech?
Technology, business, life-changing conversations. Listen to how we came with our one-line mission statement. http://www.partnersource-it.com
June 18, 2020
Episode-033 IAMCP SoCal, Productivity, Alignment, and Accountability with Steven Crawford of McGhee Productivity Solutions
What do serving in the United States Marine Corps, "Take Back Your Life", and Men's Ministry have in common? Steven Crawford explains and tells us how he came to help entrepreneurs start or grow their businesses for free. https://www.mcgheepro.com
June 10, 2020
Episode-032 Technology, Being Visible, and Diversity & Inclusion with Rodney Campbell of Microsoft and More In Common
What do tech, The Boys and Girls Club of America, and producing a podcast have in common? Rodney Campbell gives us his perspectives on these and what he wants his two daughters to know 20 years from now. https://thinkaicorp.com
June 3, 2020
Episode-031 So, you really wanna to write a book, eh?
Eric Klauss and Brian Iinuma are 3-time Amazon bestselling authors of books on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems. Listen to their stories about their trials (and successes) and why they wrote the darned...
May 27, 2020
Episode-030 Leadership is About Doing the Right Things (and then some)
Leadership is much more than us simply telling people what to do. Vision, clarity, encouraging our teams to think outside the box and move in the same direction all come into play. Listen to what we've learned about leadership in our own companies and IA...
May 20, 2020
Episode-029 Our sales pipeline has stalled! Is it because of COVID-19 or something else?
There seems to be a common theme. As companies shift to focus on the impact of the coronavirus on their businesses, they are holding off making certain purchases. Will this concerning trend continue and for how long? http://www.partnersource-it.com/
May 13, 2020
Episode-028 Storytelling – How stories can turn a conversation into a journey
The art of storytelling has been around for centuries. Effective storytelling in business, not nearly as long. Listen to our take on storytelling today and to some of our wacky (yet true) stories. http://www.partnersource-it.com/
May 6, 2020
Episode-027 Remote Training – Tips for the COVID-19 New Normal
Social distancing has prompted us to change how we approach work. Training, ideally conducted in-person, must now be done remotely. Learn from our true stories, tips, and training best practices. https://ssgnet.com
April 29, 2020
Episode-026 Strategic Sales & Marketing with Krista Arthur, Chief Revenue Officer at Consilien
Sales, Marketing, Thriving amidst COVID-19. Krista Arthur shares her perspectives on these and Neuro-Lingustic Programming (NLP) in personal and business development. http://www.partnersource-it.com
April 22, 2020
Episode-025 Ethics – Viewing Business and Life through the Lens of Integrity
In our work with the SoCal Chapter of the International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners (IAMCP), we recently revisited the association's Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. In this episode, we talk about how ethics influences how we conduc...
April 15, 2020
Episode-024 The Customer Experience – Why it’s important to get it right
Customer experience is often an elusive concept to put our finger on. Yet, the customer's experience with our companies can be the difference between success and failure. Here are our perspectives on why our clients choose us. https://thinkaicorp.com
April 9, 2020
Episode-023 Books Business Owners Must Read
Are you looking for a business mentor? Books written by successful founders can be a wonderful, easily accessible source of mentorship. Listen to learn what we learned from books we think are important to read. http://www.partnersource-it.com
April 2, 2020
Episode-022 Marketing, Technology, The Arts, and Diversity & Inclusion with Heather Newman of Creative Mavens and Content Panda
What do Burning Man, Tech, and the arts have in common? Heather Newman gives us her perspectives on these and tells her story about how she got into business. http://www.partnersource-it.com
March 26, 2020
Episode-021 – Devices in Tech and Other Fun (Yet True) Stories
In this episode we discuss fun stories revolving around common mistakes people make when handling devices under various circumstances. We also discuss commitment versus delivery and how to improve your credibility with your client. https://www.aegisinnov...
March 20, 2020
Episode-020 COVID-19 and its impacts on economy and businesses
Perspectives on COVID-19? As a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, we all have something in common. Here are our perspectives from personal to business to the economy. http://www.partnersource-it.com
March 19, 2020
Episode-019 Work Culture and its impacts on organizations
We really didn't know what to talk about today, so we just talked. However, do not listen to this if you're in business. https://companybuilt.com/
March 15, 2020
Episode-018 Zoom, Microsoft Teams, GoToMeeting (which is the biggest headache)?
Do you have a love/hate relationship with remote meeting software? Learn about how we've used Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and GoToMeeting and decide which is best for you. https://companybuilt.com/
March 3, 2020
Episode-017 How Eric got into Business
Eric Klauss has a fairly long and interesting career in sales. Learn how he began as an salesperson in a large company and became the CEO of his own firm. http://www.partnersource-it.com/
February 25, 2020
Episode-016 Sales Tactics Q&A
Manish Bhardia, in preparation for a presentation at SMB TechFest, posed questions to us about sales tactics. Listen to our best ideas about how we approach sales. http://www.partnersource-it.com/
February 18, 2020
Episode-015 Annual Systems Health Check
Our computer systems, like our cars, could use a check-up once in a while. Learn about the issues we see most commonly and how avoid a breakdown! https://ssgnet.com/healthcheck
February 11, 2020
Episode-014 The Good Bad and the Ugly of 2019
We all have different stories to tell about 2019, good and not so. One point of commonality: We all learned something of value. Listen to what we see coming in 2020!
February 7, 2020
Episode-013 How Eddie got into Business
How did Eddie Bader begin in business? He began working for a friend, became an owner, and sold out! Learn what happened to Eddie and his business next. https://companybuilt.com/
January 28, 2020
Episode-012 How Manish got into Business
How did Manish Bhardia begin in business? He started his business in 2008 when the economy wasn’t so great. Learn what happened next. https://thinkaicorp.com
January 21, 2020
Episode 011- How Brian got into Business
How did I begin in business (sometimes I wonder why)? Brian Iinuma started Strategic Systems Group as a partnership in 1991. Learn what happened afterwards (and to some extent, what not to do). https://ssgnet.com
January 17, 2020
Episode 010- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Are you up to speed on artificial intelligence and machine learning? Learn about the differences between AI and ML an what you need to know in order to use them effectively in your business. https://thinkaicorp.com/
January 7, 2020
Episode 009- Using offshore resources – Is it really the headache people say it is?
Using offshore resources: Is it really the headache people say it is? Learn about the benefits and challenges of engaging offshore teams and best practices for making it work for your organization. https://thinkaicorp.com
December 26, 2019
Episode 008- Artificial Intelligence
Is artificial intelligence really going to take over the world? Learn about what AI is, why it's important to learn something about AI, and how it's being used today. https://thinkaicorp.com
December 17, 2019
Episode 007 – The Value of Strategic Partnering
Are feeling like your technology provider is just providing tech? If yes, learn about the hidden value of establishing a relationship with a trusted strategic advisor. http://www.partnersource-it.com/
December 17, 2019
Episode 006-What is the Internet of Things (IoT)?
Do you know how the Internet of Things will impact your industry and what you should be doing in your company now to adopt and profit from IoT? Learn about the most important secrets about IoT and how an organization can get started with this technology....
December 3, 2019
Episode 005 – Sales & Marketing Technology
Are you curious about how to use sales and marketing automation to boost your company’s revenues? Learn how various functional areas can leverage these technologies to get the quickest return on investment.http://www.partnersource-it.com
November 26, 2019
Episode 004 – Custom software development
Are you considering custom software development to address a business requirement? Learn how to choose between custom and off-the-shelf software and considerations having software developed offshore. https://thinkaicorp.com
November 20, 2019
Episode 003- What do we need the cloud for?
Are you using cloud technologies to stay competitive in your industry? There are many options and opportunities for your business. Don't get left behind! Listen and learn how what you need to know now. http://Companybuilt.com
November 20, 2019
Episode 002 – Disaster Recovery Plan
Why is it critical to have a Disaster Recovery Plan for tech and business? It doesn't matter if you are a large or small business, a disaster can happen to you. Be prepared! Listen and learn how. http://Companybuilt.com
November 20, 2019
Episode 001 – Modern Business Applications
Throughout the years, modern business applications have become more integrated and software publishers change how we look at the features in these applications. It doesn’t matter if your business is big or small, we'll show you which system is right for ...