Business is a battle, and we came here to WIN! Carrie and Ian Richardson are partners and serial entrepreneurs who specialize in strategic growth and exit planning for SMBs. Every week, we ask business owners two important questions: "What's Important Now?" "How are you winning?" Created by entrepreneurs and featuring entrepreneurs, we interview business owners at all stages of growth across multiple industries. Learn from experts sharing their strategies and the tactics they use to identify and pursue opportunities. Take away actionable ideas that you can use to help you scale and/or sell your business. Learn more about Fox and Crow Group at https://foxcrowgroup.com
Host Carrie Richardson sits down with Mike Ita, founder and CEO of IT Corps, a managed service provider based in Ohio. Mike shares his inspiring journey from a general IT consultant to a highly successful niche business specializing in IT services for veterinary practices. He talks about the challenges and triumphs of carving out a unique space in the market, his strategies for building lasting relationships, and how ...
Winning Strategies for Recruiting and Retaining Top Talent in the MSP Space
In this episode of WIN (What's Important Now), host Carrie Richardson talks with repeat guest John Ahlberg, the CEO of Waident Technology Solutions.
They explore Waident's successful strategies for recruiting and retaining talent, especially in the Managed Service Provider (MSP) industry.
John explains the imp...
Daryl D'Souza, Co-Founder of Technique
In this episode of the WIN podcast, host Carrie Richardson sits down with Daryl D’Souza, managing partner at Technique, a managed IT services provider based in Toronto, Canada.
Daryl shares his unique approach to signing two to three new clients monthly while working only two to three hours a day.
He discusses the importance of providing free val...
In this compelling episode, Carrie Richardson interviews Justin Breen, a master connector who spends his days linking some of the world's most brilliant and misunderstood visionaries. Justin delves deep into the world of high EQ and IQ individuals—those rare few who are focused on creating lasting legacies rather than just building empires. Through his unique perspective, Justin shares how he identifies and conne...
In this episode of "What's Important Now," host Carrie Richardson sits down with Kirk Halpern, the visionary behind Farmers and Fishermen Purveyors. Kirk shares his remarkable journey from practicing law to becoming a major player in the meat and seafood industry. With a passion for supporting small farmers and fishermen, Kirk's latest venture aims to deliver the freshest products while making a po...
In this engaging episode of the WIN podcast, host Carrie Richardson sits down with Michelle Accardi, the dynamic CEO of LionGard.
They discuss Michelle's unique approach to leadership, the importance of working in your flow state, and how LionGard is making strides in the cybersecurity industry. Michelle shares insights into the transition of leadership from LionGard’s founder Joe Alapat, the company’s ...
From Sprint to CEO: Rob Senatore’s Journey with Data2Go Wireless
In this episode of the WIN podcast, host Carrie Richardson interviews Rob Senatore, CEO of Data2Go Wireless.
Rob shares his inspiring journey from being a sales rep at Sprint to becoming the CEO of a thriving wireless company. He discusses the pivotal moments, challenges, and lessons learned along the way, offering valuable insights ...
Bridging the Financial Gap: Rodrigo Acuna on Empowering Latino Communities
In this episode, host Carrie Richardson sits down with Rodrigo Acuna, co-founder of IM Financial, to discuss his journey from Mexico City to the United States, and his passion for empowering Latino communities through financial literacy and inclusion.
Rodrigo shares his experiences in investment banking, consulting, and fin...
Hi! It's Carrie - and the beginning of this podcast starts really abruptly because Joe and I started chatting immediately and we completely forgot to do the intro.
I want to remind MSPs that Liongard ROARCon is open for registration now!
Ian and I have limited passes to share, so if it's before July 20 2024 and you are the owner of an MSP that would like to attend, reach out to Carrie on L...
Christopher Vollmond-Carstens, M&A, NTIVA
In this episode of WIN ("What's Important Now?"), host Carrie Richardson dives into the world of mergers and acquisitions (M&As) within the managed service provider (MSP) industry with Christopher Vollmond-Carstens, M&A Director at NTIVA.
Christopher shares invaluable insights on preparing MSPs for acquisition, the importance of cu...
David Dulany, Founder of Tenbound
In this episode of the WIN podcast, host Carrie Richardson sits down with David Dulany, the founder of Tenbound, a premier research and advisory firm in the B2B tech space. They discuss the journey of Tenbound, the evolution of sales technology, and the intricacies of building a successful sales development team. From personal anecdotes to professional insights, David shares ...
Pedro Lerma - EY Entrepreneur of the Year Nominee 2024
In this episode of "WIN: What's Important Now," host Carrie Richardson sits down with Pedro Lerma, the founder of Lerma, an innovative advertising agency based in Dallas. Pedro shares his entrepreneurial journey, from his early experiences in construction and bar ownership to creating impactful Super Bowl commercials.
As a nomin...
In this episode of WIN, host Carrie Richardson sits down with Carson Choi, CEO of Cork, to discuss his dynamic career path from enterprise leadership to founding Cork, a company that revolutionizes cyber insurance with a unique cyber warranty product. Carson shares his insights on the MSP space, the challenges of cyber risk management, and how Cork is providing MSPs with new opportunities for revenue and enhanced clie...
Episode Summary
In this episode of Win What's Important Now, host Carrie Richardson interviews Dave Marcinkowski, founder of Madera Residential and nominee for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year award. Dave shares his entrepreneurial journey from his early days as a bookkeeper to leading multiple successful ventures in real estate, property technology (prop tech), and financial technology (fintech). The conversation ...
Shaun Vlassis Wins By Innovating Threat Detection
In this episode of "What's Important Now?" host Carrie Richardson sits down with Shaun Vlassis, founder of Illuminate Security, to explore the creation and impact of his innovative crowdsourced threat hunting platform, Blue Hat. Shaun shares his journey from working at top financial institutions to establishing his own business, tackling industry challeng...
In today's episode of "What's Important Now," we had the pleasure of speaking with Josh Kotler, a seasoned investor in the managed services space and a partner at Axial Reade. Josh shared his journey from founding Western Digitech to his recent ventures, providing valuable insights into the MSP industry and the M&A process.
Josh's story began in 1998 when he joined Western Digitec...
Welcome to today’s episode of the WIN podcast with Carrie Richardson.
Today we kick off our annual "EY EoY Interview Series" with 2024 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Nominee Sanjay Jupudi, co-founder and CEO of Qentelli.
Qentelli (Kwen–Tel–LEE) is a Digital and Cloud Technology Company. Their Intellectual Property includes AI based products, frameworks, methodology and process playbooks tha...
John Ahlberg, the founder and CEO of Waident Technology Solutions, recently joined Carrie Richardson on the podcast WIN - What's Important Now? to discuss his company's growth through mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Waident has about 30 employees and over $7 million in annual recurring revenue, making them an elite managed IT services provider in the top 15% of US based ...
Matt Quammen is the co-founder of Optimize Cyber, a company that specializes in cybersecurity services such as penetration testing and risk assessments. With a background in technology and sales, Matt brings a wealth of experience to the table, particularly in the realm of cybersecurity. His approach to the field is not just about the technical aspects but also about empowering business owners to understand and manage...
Nate Freedman Helps MSP Clients WIN more Clients
Join Carrie Richardson, host of WIN as she chats with Nate Freedman, the CEO of Tech Pro Marketing.
Unlock the secrets of transforming casual website browsers into committed clients with live chat.
That's just a slice of what we're serving up as we sit down with the CEO of TechPro Marketing, who explains how you can optimize your MS...
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The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.