Live from the final ChannelPro SMB Forum of the year, Erick and Rich discuss Cisco’s increased interest in SMBs, how to use the end of 2022 to prepare yourself for a big 2023, and a six-foot tall loaf of bread named Pan Solo.

The goal of the program is to provide a career pathway to high-paying jobs and economic mobility for participants.

This week’s episode might remind you of that oddly misformed candy that spent a little too much time in your pocket with regular co-host Rich Freeman out on vacation, but is still just as delicious as Matt and guest co-host Erick Simpson take you door-to-door for some ChannelPro trick-or-treating. And what should you expect in your candy-bag when you get home?

The rise of remote work has opened up the labor pool for channel pros, but be aware of legal and logistical factors when hiring staff from other states.

The two-day sales and marketing conference held each quarter is designed to help MSPs grow their businesses.

Why data governance programs are both an essential part of serving SMB clients and an often underexploited business opportunity.

The business notebook’s build quality, speed, storage, and keyboard earn high marks, but the display and webcam less so.

Automation of repetitive and mundane tasks allows MSPs to free up employees to focus on more profitable aspects of the business, improving their firm’s overall value.

MSPs must make the case that a cyberattack will hurt the business and that an incident is highly likely to occur.

A PSA tool should offer features that help MSPs increase efficiency and profitability.