Managing IT Services and Cybersecurity with Earl Foote

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January 7, 2025 • 55 mins

Welcome back to The Disciplined Troublemakers. In this episode, we explore IT services and cybersecurity with Earl Foote, the founder and CEO of Nexus IT Consultants, a MSSP based in Utah and a 3x founder on the INC 5000 list. Nexus IT Consultants provides white-glove IT support and services specializing in outsourced IT support, cybersecurity, compliance, and cloud solutions. Nexus offers managed services to organizations of all sizes and sectors. The company was recently ranked #41 out of 154 Utah businesses as a top place to work in 2024 by the Salt Lake Tribune. In his personal time, Earl is a huge music enthusiast with his own band focused on rock and roll. He also loves shushing down the slopes and in Utah during the winter months.

Join us to gain insights into shaping the IT landscape and improving business operations. Let's dive in!

Quotes

"Regulated firms need strong cyber and compliance practices for annual audits." - Earl Foote

"Concentrate on your core competencies, and partner with experts for everything else." - Earl Foote

Featured in this Episode

Earl Foote
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/earlfoote
Website: https://www.nexusitc.net/

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction
01:26 - Owning 20-25 Guitars Across Locations
04:57 - Tech Partnerships and Innovations
08:06 - Impact of Cybersecurity Compliance on Industries
10:05 - Innovative Solutions for Enhanced Cyber Compliance
15:52 - Cyber Practices: Essential for Compliance
19:34 - High-Growth Security Provider: 93% CAGR, Employee Praise
20:59 - Utah's Top MSP Expands Responsibly Nationwide
24:43 - Strategic Growth and Talent Search
29:34 - MSPs Explained: More Than Basic IT Support
32:30 - Collaborative Tech and Security Enhancements for Large Orgs
35:01 - Improving Tech Compliance for Clients
38:10 - Sales Empowerment, Not Fear-Based
41:35 - Visionary, Growth-Minded Leadership
47:42 - Meditation for Grounding Amid Challenges
49:39 - Growth Mindset and Humility Drive Success
51:57 - Leadership Growth Through Empowering Others
55:15 - Outro

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