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February 13, 2025 43 mins
Overview:
In this episode of the SMB Community Podcast, hosts James Kernan and Amy Babinchak discuss the transformative impact of AI on MSP sales and efficiency, emphasizing AI's potential to double market size and help MSPs manage new applications. Amy announces the start of her new AI class. This episode also delves into recent tech industry news, including the U.S. Department of Justice's intervention in the HPE and Juniper deal, changes in Ingram Micro's leadership, Dell's policy on employee location, and CrowdStrike's efforts to recover its reputation. This week's 5 Minutes with a Smart Person special guest, Melissa Hockenberry from First Things First Training and Consulting, shares insights on customer retention and how her company customizes training to enhance client experiences. 
 
Chapter Markers:
00:00 Introduction to SMB Community Podcast
 
00:52 Hosts' Morning Banter
 
01:35 MSP Question of the Week: AI in Sales
 
03:32 AI's Impact on MSPs
 
10:15 Industry News Highlights
 
13:04 Dell's Return to Office Policy
 
20:03 CrowdStrike's Comeback
 
21:37 Intel's Potential Takeover
 
24:14 5 Minutes with a Smart Person: Melissa Hockenberry on Training
 
39:23 Upcoming Events and Engagements
 
41:26 Final Thoughts and Farewell
 

 

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