True Stories In Tech: Recent Episodes
TrueStoriesInTech
Life-changing conversations in the areas of technology, business, and belonging. Your hosts: Manish Bhardia - President, Think AI Consulting Eddie Bader - COO, Aegis Innovators Eric Klauss - Partner, PartnerSource Solutions Brian Iinuma - President, Strategic Systems Group
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
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
From India to USC to Deloitte, and Solver BI 360, Manish highlights the value of camaraderie with and commitment to partners. https://fifthsquare.com
From India to USC to Deloitte, and Solver BI 360, Manish highlights the value of camaraderie with and commitment to partners. https://fifthsquare.com
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
From Platinum card to Platinum PC to IT Responsive Chance emphasizes the value of discipline, leadership, and execution. https://www.itresponsive.com
From Silicon Valley to Boise Idaho to Atlanta Georgia Cathy highlights the value of leadership competency, strategy, people, alignment, and execution. https://liderancagroup.com
From Silicon Valley to Boise Idaho to Atlanta Georgia Cathy highlights the value of leadership competency, strategy, people, alignment, and execution. https://liderancagroup.com
From being bullied to selling a company to strategy and technology, Jason emphasizes the need to give back. http://rustratified.com/
From base guitar to public relations to story marketing and branding Scott stresses the importance of "no relationship left behind". https://www.robertsoncomm.com
From base guitar to public relations to story marketing and branding Scott stresses the importance of "no relationship left behind". https://www.robertsoncomm.com
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
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
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
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
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
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!"
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!"
Listen to Kevin's journey to create the GOLD standard of White Label IT support services. https://autechnologysolutions.com
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
From game ranger to I/T sales to virtual marketing director Cheryl stresses the importance of perspective and tolerance. https://www.thepartnermarketinggroup.com
From game ranger to I/T sales to virtual marketing director Cheryl stresses the importance of perspective and tolerance. https://www.thepartnermarketinggroup.com
From Microsoft to IAMCP to WIT and DEI, Elena underscores the value of optimism, persistence and good role models. https://365talentportal.com
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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/
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
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
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
From Standard Oil to AT&T to ZLan Partners John explains the value of know, like, and trust. https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnnicolau
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
Santa Klauss and his elves reflect on the year 2020, who's been naughty or nice, and what they look forward to in 2021. https://partnersource-it.com/
From Oracle to Dynamics to after-school robotics Sergio highlights the importance of trust, honesty, and effort. https://www.xolyd.com
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
From telecom, to apps, to managed services Fred emphasizes the value of networking in selling.
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
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
From Super Bowl XXVII to marketing to supporting black founders Sharreace highlights the importance of perseverance and self-advocacy. https://solshock.com
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
From Lotus Notes to a food bank to everything Microsoft, John emphasizes what he wishes for his children. https://www.pointalliance.com
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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/
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
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
Technology, business, life-changing conversations. Listen to how we came with our one-line mission statement. http://www.partnersource-it.com
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
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
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 things in the first place.http://www.partnersource-it.com
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 IAMCP SoCal. https://ssgnet.com
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/
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/
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
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
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 conduct business and our personal lives.
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
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
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
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.aegisinnovators.com
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
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/
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/
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/
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/
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
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!
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/
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
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