Podcast appearances and mentions of harry brelsford

Harry Brelsford and Rob Rae discussed the three pillars of MSP success: community, education, and innovation. They emphasized the importance of these pillars in helping MSPs grow their businesses, with a focus on Pax8's investment in the Pax8 Academy and their use of AI and industry best practices. Later, Harry Brelsford and Rob Rae discussed the significance of community in the MSP space, with Rob Rae highlighting the growth of the MSP community and the number of attendees at the conference.

Harry Brelsford and Caroline Goles discussed their plans for Pax8 and 2024, focusing on growth strategies and marketplace expansion. Caroline highlighted the addition of 20 plus new vendors, expanded categories, and marketplace enhancements to help partners grow. Harry inquired about entering the crowded hardware distribution field, while Caroline emphasized Europe expansion and marketplace mode for 2024. Both stressed the importance of AI capabilities, lifecycle management, and connecting vendors with MSPs to grow their SMB footprint.This podcast was conducted at the recent Pax8 Beyond 2024 conference! 

Host Karl attended the ChannelPro Live event in Columbus, Ohio. He interviewed two folks who are doing some cool things.  Wayne Small from Australia is retooling himself and his business to take a new approach to the Virtual CISO Role. Rather than just take a few vendor-focus courses, or training based on a standardized checklist, Wayne is working through a master's degree program in security that focuses on security at the highest and most technical level. We discuss the details. Mark Moreno has a very interesting (and rare) niche. He focuses on companies who are solidly in the 25-100 desktop range but have massive revenue and enterprise-level budgets. This niche brings some unusual problems dues to the larger nature of the projects. But money is not one of the issues! Mark talks about how he got started. Interestingly, he still only does work with people who signed managed service agreements with these folks. Mark is also working with Harry Brelsford on the MSP Rescue shows. Stay tuned to https://msprescue.pro/ for more information. ----- Our upcoming events and more: MASTERMIND LIVE – Tampa, FL – June 27-28th http://bit.ly/kernanmastermind Use “EARLYBIRD” as the coupon code to save $200! Check out Amy's weekly newsletter!  Sign up now: https://mailchi.mp/thirdtier/small-business-tech-news Kernan Consulting “Weekly Tips”!  Sign up now: https://kernanconsulting.com/  ----- Sponsor Memo: Huntress Today's SMB Community Podcast is brought to you by Huntress Managed Security. Cybersecurity is more than software—it's also the expertise needed to effectively fight against today's evolving threat landscape. Huntress Managed Security is custom-built to provide human expertise and save your clients from cyber threats. Huntress' suite of fully managed cybersecurity solutions is powered by a 24/7, human-led SOC dedicated to around-the-clock monitoring, expert investigation, and rapid response. While you focus on growing your business, we provide first response to hackers. Huntress has the #1 rated EDR for SMBs on G2 and a partner support Satisfaction score average of 99%. To start a trial today, visit https://huntress.com/karl :-)

GUEST: Jordan Alcott, Alcott EnterprisesHOST: Harry Brelsford, The CannaTech Group Innovation and rapid growth in the technology industry has swiftly changed how businesses operate over the last couple of decades.  Businesses today rely on computers and automation more than ever.  With the Covid pandemic still fresh in many people's minds we have seen companies push employees to rely more heavily on technology.  As the market continues to change, reliance on technology becomes more entwined in everyday business.   Harry Brelsford of The CannaTech Group sits down with Jordan Alcott, Alcott Enterprises to discuss the importance of having the right technology in place at your business.Watch the Interview @ TheCannaTechGroup.com

GUEST: Ed Keating, Cannabiz MediaHOST: Harry Brelsford, The CannaTech Group The evolving world of social media, online ordering systems, and business intelligence tools have changed the landscape for many business owners.  With these tools businesses can have data at their fingertips to help organizations make smarter data driven decisions to enhance sales, increase customer experiences and more.  Harry Brelsford of CannaTech Group sits down with Ed Keating of  Cannabiz Media to discuss how to enhance your sales through marketing intelligence.  Learn More @ TheCannaTechGroup.com

GUEST: John Bachanov, Appspensary Host:  Harry Brelsford, The CannaTech Group Knowledge is key and providing online content in todays connected world can prove to be a driving force behind your business.    As business owners, you know that growing your small business can be a challenge, however, sharing content online can not only drive traffic to your site, but allow you to engage with potential customers by creating a buzz around your brand, and exposing you as a thought leader in the community.  Harry Brelsford of the CannaTech Group sits down with John Bachanov of Appspensary to chat about how you can take advantage of your knowledge to generate buzz and potential customers.  Watch the Interview @ TheCannaTechGroup.com

GUEST: Craig Sweat, Uncle Budd, NYCHOST: Harry Brelsford, The CannaTech Group Cannabis delivery services are booming throughout the United States.  If you are thinking this is too good to be true, you are not dreaming.  Legal cannabis delivery has become another convenience many Americans are enjoying just like pizza delivery.  Although,  medical marijuana delivery has been permitted in many states for years, it is recent that some states are allowing companies to bring recreational marijuana products right to customers' doorsteps.  Harry Brelsford of the CannaTech Group sits down with Craig Sweat of Uncle Budd out of NYC to chat about legal cannabis Delivery.  Currently Uncle Budd NYC delivers cannabis flower, vaporizers, edibles, cartridges and pre-roll joints, same-day all over New York City. All of this is accessible through an on-demand delivery app that is easy to use with rewards for loyal customers and a referral program.Watch the Interview @ TheCannaTechGroup.com

GUEST: Cathy McCorquodale, MaryJane MenuHOST: Harry Brelsford, The CannaTech GroupWith the promise of increased productivity, reduced operating cost, and growing your business many business owners are looking at leveraging their data using artificial intelligence (AI) and predictive analytics.  With its ability to assist with smart-ordering, marketing automation,  inventory management, ability to better serve customers, and reduced employee churn, AI has proven that it can help drive profitability for your business.  Harry Brelsford of the CannaTech Group sits down with Cathy McCorquodale of  MaryJane Menu (a woman-owned tech company developed specifically to help cannabis businesses streamline operations and improve sales) to discuss the importance of your data, and how you can use it to take your business to the next level. Watch the Interview @ TheCannaTechGroup.com

GUEST: Steve Gutterman, Falcon BrandsHOST: Harry Brelsford, The CannaTech Group It has been an interesting year for the cannabis industry.  With many new states coming on board, the vast increase in cost of products, and a recession looming,  we have heard that cannabis is an essential industry.  Although the cannabis industry may be essential it is not recession or inflation proof, maybe resistant, but not proof.   With many people trying to juggle groceries, gas, and other essential bills we have seen a shift in the products that are being sold.  Harry Brelsford of the CannaTech Group sits down with Steve Gutterman of Falcon Brands to chat about the swing in the industry and what he has seen.  Watch the Interview @TheCannaTechGroup.com

GUEST: Paul Seaborn, Assistant Professor at McIntire School of CommerceHOST: Harry Brelsford, The CannaTech Group Cannabis legalization goes up for a vote on November 8th for 5 states.  Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, and North Dakota citizens will vote on the legalization and sale for adult use, while South Dakota asks whether possession of cannabis should be legal for adults but wouldn't establish retail sales.  If these measures pass it would mean nearly half of Americans would live in states with legalized cannabis for adult use.  Harry Brelsford of the CannaTech Group sits down with Paul Seaborn to chat about election predictions for the cannabis sector.  Watch the Interview @ TheCannaTechGroup.com

GUEST: Alex Wilson, Collabsion, Inc.HOST: Harry Brelsford, The CannaTech Group The cannabis industry is a huge industry with an estimated global value of 27.7 billion USD and growing daily.  With the industry expanding into other industries many cannabis businesses are turning to technology to help drive growth, increase safety and security, as well as streamline processes to increase productivity.  Although, many cannabis businesses are turning to technology some are struggling with availability due to location.  Many farmers who want to use harvesting technologies are struggling to access Wi-Fi allowing them to use the technologies available.  Harry Brelsford of the CannaTech Group sits down with Alex Wilson of Collabsion, Inc. to discuss Wi-Fi networking in remote locations.Watch the Interview @ TheCannaTechGroup.com

GUEST: Gary Strahle, Cannabis CloudHOST: Harry Brelsford, The CannaTech GroupWith the cannabis industry always changing and many thinking ahead to the future the cannabis industry is powering outside-the-box innovation.  From digital dispensary menus to payment apps, and more the power of technology in the cannabis industry is endless.  Harry Brelsford of The CannaTech Group sits down with Gary Strahle a developer at Cannabis Cloud to discuss what he is working on and the power of technology in the cannabis industry.  Watch the Interview @TheCannaTechGroup.com

GUEST: Eric Boone, MeristematixHost:  Harry BrelsfordEuropean hemp cultivation has substantially increased over the last several years and is anticipated to continue to grow with their opened minded government.    With conferences expanding, the government looking into economic benefits with hemp and medical cannabis, and Joe Biden kicking out 6700 convictions,  the European government is seeking more information on Hemp and medical cannabis.  With stigmas being broken down, and an opened minded government MSPs are poised to assist in this rapidly growing market.  Harry Brelsford of The CannaTech Groups sits down with  Eric Boone of Meristematix to chat about the Future of Hemp in Europe.Watch the Interview @ TheCannaTechGroup.com

GUEST: Jim Roddy, RSPAHOST: Harry Brelsford, The CannaTech GroupIt does not matter the industry you are in or what skills you have, trade associations provide tremendous benefits.  You can benefit from joining a trade association by meeting new people, associating with likeminded individuals, receiving resources,  business advice, and so much more.  Although trade associations provide a multitude of benefits many members do not take advantage of these benefits.   Harry Brelsford of the CannaTech Group sits down with   Jim Roddy of the RSPA to discuss how you can maximize your benefits in a trade association.Watch the interview @TheCannaTechGroup.com

GUEST: Eric Meth SurfsideHOST: Harry Brelsford, The CannaTech Group  The cannabis industry continues to grow at an alarming rate.  With new businesses, and products popping up daily it is more important then ever to focus on your brand.  From consumer packaging, online marketing, consumer electronic marketing, trade marketing and more your brand messaging plays an integral part in building a brand consumers know. Harry Brelsford of The CannaTech Group sits down with Eric Meth of Surfside to discuss brand marketing.Watch the Interview @ TheCannaTechGroup.com

GUEST: Paul SeabornHOST: Harry Brelsford, The CannaTech Group New York passed recreational cannabis legalization in 2021 after years of debate.   With medical cannabis being available since 2014, New Yorkers are still waiting for regulations and applications to open for cultivators, processors, and retailers.  Although many are actively waiting for applications to open, it looks like they may have to wait a little longer, as During an event in Yonkers, one of New York's top cannabis regulators said the state wouldn't be accepting cannabis industry applications until next year, shifting the anticipated timeline from this fall.  Watch as Harry Brelsford speaks with Paul Seaborn about what is going on in New York City and what they anticipate for the future.Watch the Interview @TheCannaTechGroup.com

GUEST: Peter Vogel, LeafwireHOST: Harry Brelsford, The CannaTech Group In this episode of the CannaTech Podcast Harry Brelsford of SMB Nation sits down with Peter Vogel the CEO of Leafwire to chat about how to make connections in the cannabis community.  Leafwire is a 'Freemium' model where members can join a safe community that is cannabis-focused for free.  This platform is a way to connect, share news, promote events, find employees/employment and just simply network within the cannabis industry.  Watch and learn more on how you can use this platform to stay connected to this fast-moving industry.  Watch the Interview @ TheCannaTechGroup.com

GUEST:  Gary Cohen, Cova SoftwareHOST: Harry Brelsford, The CannaTech Group Cannabis continues to grow despite the 3rd year of the pandemic, and a rise in inflation.  With more states coming onboard and the majority of Americans believing that marijuana should be legalized it's hard to believe that some dispensaries fail.  It may seem like some retailers know the secret of success. But the truth is, there are only a few critical areas that make the difference between success and failure, and they're not esoteric.  Harry Brelsford of the CannaTech Group sits down with Gary Cohen of  Cova Software to discuss his book Why dispensaries fail.Watch the Interview @ TheCannaTechGroup.com

GUEST: Till Freier, KoronaHOST: Harry Brelsford, The CannaTech Group Compliance is a crucial part of  running a successful  cannabis company. In order to stay within state and county regulations dispensaries must monitor all of the products they sell, and report them to state governments.  Most states use technology to ensure that they know how and where each cannabis related product is cultivated, produced, transported, and sold.  Korona announced that it offers seamless integration with the Metrc's API which is what most state governments use to follow every step of the flow of marijuana products from initial plant maturation to dispensary transaction. Harry Brelsford of The CannaTech Group sits down with Till Freier to discuss cannabis tracking technologies for dispensaries.Watch the Interview @ TheCannaTechGroup.com

GUEST: Mitch Pfeifer, Respect My RegionHOST: Harry Brelsford, The CannaTech Group Going into the 3rd year of the pandemic, record inflation and an uncertain outcome of where we are going many wonder how the cannabis industry will be effected.   Harry Brelsford of the CannaTech Group meets up with Mitch Pfeifer of Respect My Region to discuss the State of the Economy with Respect to Cannabis.  During this interview Harry and Mitch chat about how the cannabis industry is not immune from market forces, free market corrections, and other factors effecting the Cannabis industry. Watch the Interview @TheCannaTechGroup.com

GUEST: Huber Klien, EisnerAmperHOST: Harry Brelsford, The CannaTech Group In this podcast Harry Brelsford of the CannaTech Group and Huber Klien of EisnerAmper have a conversation on the importance of understanding business evaluations and the knowledge you can gain to help grow your business.    Join Harry and Huber as they discuss the metrics, important factors of an evaluation, what you can expect, and how it can help your business in this podcast.Watch The Interview @ TheCannaTechGroup.com

GUEST: Greg James, Marijuana Venture magazineHOST: Harry Brelsford, The CannaTech Group Held over two days, Interchange is a cannabis event where producers, processors, and ancillary companies meet with a series of retailers in a 1:1 private setting to convey product offerings with an end goal of structuring deals.  This unique process enhances industry-wide productivity and provides an environment to foster relationships with like-minded business professionals.  Harry Brelsford of the CannaTech Group sits down with Greg James of Marijuana Venture magazine to discuss Interchange.Read More @ TheCannaTechGroup.com

GUEST: Chuck, Digital Balance ServicesHOST: Harry Brelsford, The CannaTech Group Cannabis legalization is rolling out around the world.  With legalization comes regulations, new requirements and a lot of change.  One of the biggest challenges that cultivators, processors and distributors face in doing business is the requirement to track the product at every step in the production process, from seed to sale.   Harry Brelsford of the CannaTech Group meets up with Chuck of Digital Balance Services to discuss regulations around Weighing, Traceability and Point of Sale solutions for the Cannabis industry.Watch the Interview @ TheCannaTechGroup.com

GUEST: Chuck Mains, Government Affairs Consultant/Lobbyist HOST: Harry Brelsford, The CannaTech Group Recent surveys reflect a steady increase over the past decade of Americans supporting legalizing cannabis.  The market research firm SSRS found that 69 percent of Americans are in favor of adult-use legalization, and 92 percent back legalizing cannabis for medical use.  Harry Brelsford of The CannaTech Group sits down with Chuck Mains, Government Affairs Consultant/Lobbyist to discuss these findings, and how it is affecting government affairs.  Watch the Interview @ TheCannaTechGroup.com

GUEST: Steve Gutterman, Falcon BrandsHOST: Harry Brelsford, The CannaTech GroupThe cannabis industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the U.S.  With new legal cannabis legislation each year, new markets are opening within the cannabis industry offering endless opportunities for entrepreneurs interested in getting involved.  Harry Brelsford of The CannaTech Group sits down with Steve Gutterman of Falcon Brands to discuss profitability in cannabis through the pandemic, recession, tax changes, and a continuing growing industry.Watch the Interview @ TheCannaTechGroup.com

HOST: Harry Brelsford, The CannaTech Group Harry Brelsford of The CannaTech Group announces that starting in Q1 2022 he started writing for Global Cannabis Times in their technology column.  On this first podcast Harry walks us through the tech spotlight column he wrote on video solutions in the cannabis space.  Join Harry as he discusses the video solutions landscape, compliance 101 and how it varies state to state.   

GUEST: Ron Henderickson, Hemp POSHOST: Harry Brelsford, The CannaTech GroupAs a cannabis business owner you have a lot of hoops to jump through when opening your business.  From compliance issues to finding good suppliers, hiring reliable staff and getting the correct technology in place to support the ever changing landscape is just the tip of the iceberg.  Having the proper technology tools including a cannabis specific POS system can help you complete transactions, process payments, manage inventory, keep records, and more.  Harry Brelsford of The CannaTech Group meets up with Ron Hendricks at the RSPA conference to discuss the importance of a cannabis specific POS system.Watch the Interview @ TheCannaTechGroup.com

GUEST: Dan Foote, DanTech ServicesHOST: Harry Brelsford, The CannaTech Group The legal cannabis industry continues to grow and evolve everyday with new states onboarding, and rules and regulations changing.  With this growth comes challenges for dispensary owners to keep up with rules and regulations, licensing, product supply, and technology infrastructure.  Choosing the right technology is crucial.  Although there is an abundance of technologies many businesses are struggling to navigate cannabis software stacks and properly implement the solutions to help their specific needs and build long term success. Harry Brelsford of The CannaTech Group  meets with Dan Foote at the RSPA Conference to discuss the importance of product stacks for the cannabis industry.  Watch the Interview @ TheCannaTechGroup.com

Episode 144 includes: 00:00 Why speed is of the essence for dealing with prospects 10:59 Identify a Dream 100 prospect list to accelerate your MSP's growth 19:40 A productivity expert explains how to do 1 hour of work in 30 minutes 46:26 A book recommendation to help you earn an MBA without the associated cost Featured guest: Thank you to Blaine Oelkers, the only Chief Results Officer®, for joining Paul to explain how you can do 1 hour of work in 30 minutes. Blaine is a high level performer with a wealth of knowledge who is committed to helping people achieve results quickly. He brings high energy and ultra focus which is critical to quickly generate amazing results and build momentum in any business. If you are a business owner or entrepreneur in need of a Chief Results Officer, Blaine comes highly recommended. Connect with Blaine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blaineoelkers Show notes: Out every Tuesday on your favourite podcast platform Presented by Paul Green, an MSP marketing expert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-green-msp-marketing/ https://www.paulgreensmspmarketing.com/about/ On the subject of creating a Dream 100, Paul recommended reading the book The Ultimate Sales Machine by Chet Holmes https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ultimate-Sales-Machine-Turbocharge-Relentless/dp/1591842158 You can join Paul in the MSP Marketing group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mspmarketing/ Harry Brelsford from SMB Nation recommended his book The Pocket MBA: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pocket-MBA-Instant-Entrepreneur/dp/1733904824 https://www.linkedin.com/in/harryb Subscribe to Paul's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mspmarketing Subscribe to this podcast using your favourite podcast provider: https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Paul-Greens-MSP-Marketing-Podcast-Podcast/B08JK38L4V

Episode 144 includes: 00:00 Why speed is of the essence for dealing with prospects 10:59 Identify a Dream 100 prospect list to accelerate your MSP's growth 19:40 A productivity expert explains how to do 1 hour of work in 30 minutes 46:26 A book recommendation to help you earn an MBA without the associated cost Featured guest: Thank you to Blaine Oelkers, the only Chief Results Officer®, for joining Paul to explain how you can do 1 hour of work in 30 minutes. Blaine is a high level performer with a wealth of knowledge who is committed to helping people achieve results quickly. He brings high energy and ultra focus which is critical to quickly generate amazing results and build momentum in any business. If you are a business owner or entrepreneur in need of a Chief Results Officer, Blaine comes highly recommended. Connect with Blaine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blaineoelkers Show notes: Out every Tuesday on your favourite podcast platform Presented by Paul Green, an MSP marketing expert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-green-msp-marketing/ https://www.paulgreensmspmarketing.com/about/ On the subject of creating a Dream 100, Paul recommended reading the book The Ultimate Sales Machine by Chet Holmes https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ultimate-Sales-Machine-Turbocharge-Relentless/dp/1591842158 You can join Paul in the MSP Marketing group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mspmarketing/ Harry Brelsford from SMB Nation recommended his book The Pocket MBA: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pocket-MBA-Instant-Entrepreneur/dp/1733904824 https://www.linkedin.com/in/harryb Subscribe to Paul's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mspmarketing Subscribe to this podcast using your favourite podcast provider: https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Paul-Greens-MSP-Marketing-Podcast-Podcast/B08JK38L4V

GUEST: Vik Devjee, CIMAHOST: Harry Brelsford, The CannaTech Group The surge of states legalizing cannabis continues to gain momentum as more states  realize the significant economic impacts of legal cannabis.  Although many states are legalizing cannabis the federal government has not moved on the issue, and marijuana remains a Schedule 1 drug under the Federal Controlled Substance Act.  Leaving many cannabis businesses  with roadblocks when it comes to payment options.  In the age of PayPal, credit cards, apple pay, and more many cannabis businesses are cash only.  Harry Brelsford of the CannaTech Group meets with Vik Devjee of CIMA to chat about the current landscape of available cannabis payment options.  Watch the Interview @ TheCannaTechGroup.com

GUEST: Ross Dahman, Huntleigh Technology GroupHOST: Harry Brelsford, The CannaTech GroupCannabis is the fastest growing industry in the United States, with new states adopting recreational and medical  use each year.  With this rapid growth many people are looking at incorporating their business into the cannabis industry, however with this industry being highly regulated many are wondering where to start.  Harry Brelsford of The CannaTech Group chats with Ross Dahman on how he is breaking into the cannabis industry.  Watch the Interview @ TheCannaTechGroup.com

GUEST: Bill Nulf and Tyler Wells, MicroTouchHOST: Harry Brelsford, The CannaTech GroupThe Cannabis industry has provided a rare opportunity for Cannatech providers.  With a growth trajectory of  26.7% CAGR through 2028 this opportunity has allowed providers to build solutions from software, to hardware, infrastructure, and more.  Although some providers are attempting to integrate products already built those who truly understand the industries needs are building from the ground up.  Harry Brelsford meets with  Bill Nulf and Tyler Wells to explore the use of touchscreen interfaces in the Cannabis Industry.  Watch Interview @ TheCannaTechGroup.com

GUEST:  Nick D'Alessio, Brother Mobile Solutions HOST: Harry Brelsford, The CannaTech GroupWith the cannabis industry growing rapidly and states quickly shifting their requirements, it is more important than ever to stay up to date with compliance rules and regulations.  No matter the business you are in from cannabis growers, processors, labs, distributors, or retailers,  every business is required to keep track of every detail of the product as it moves through the supply chain to the consumer.  With so many details to track utilizing a barcode based system is imperative to not only help keep track of the product, but help keep you in compliance with state and local regulations.  Harry Brelsford sits down with Nick D'Alessioto chat about his extensive knowledge on barcode track and traceability.  Watch the Interview @ TheCannaTechGroup.com

GUEST: Jim Roddy, RSPAHOST: Harry Brelsford, The CannaTech Group That's a Wrap!  It's hard to believe the RSPA Retail Now Conference is already over.   With a booming showroom floor,   jam packed schedule full of  education content,  and top notch attendees this conference was one not to miss.  Join Harry Brelsford as he takes a deep dive into the hottest trends he spotted at the show, speaks with RSPA's President and CEO Jim Roddy, and recaps what you missed.  Watch the Interview @ TheCannaTechGroup.com

GUEST: Richard Carriere and Michael Sayegh, CyberLinkHOST: Harry Brelsford, The CannaTech Group Legalization of cannabis is continuing to grow across North America, Canada, and is slowly making its way worldwide.   Although cannabis is legal at many state levels the federal government is yet to jump on board.  With legalization and market growth increasing so is the legislation, and compliance regulations.  One of the major regulations is focused on cannabis security.  With one in two cannabis outlets targeted for theft, and 17% of dispensaries robbed last year, these numbers show why security is so important in the cannabis industry.   Harry Brelsford of The CannaTech Group meets with CyberLink at the RSPA Conference  to discuss their facial recognition engine for IOT/ALot and what it can bring to cannabis businesses.  Watch the Interview @ TheCannaTechGroup.com

HOST: Harry Brelsford, The CannaTech Group  As the cannabis industry continues to grow the need for cannabis facilities (dispensaries, cultivation facilities, bakeries, and more) has taken a demand on the real estate market. With the need for quicker, more cost effective construction we have seen many cannabis businesses utilize old structures.  Although there is a long list of regulations that surround the cannabis industry old building such as bank branches offer dispensaries prime locations with built in security, drive throughs, ample parking  and more.  Harry Brelsford of The CannaTech Group  shares with us a dispensary who has transformed an old bank building into an active dispensary.  Watch the Interview @ TheCannaTechGroup.com

 Harry Brelsford, The CannaTech Group Screens are everywhere.  From cars to work, and everywhere in between, people see screens multiple times a day.  With the large amount of screen usage around us many advertisers have replaced the traditional methods of advertising, which depends on print media with digital signage solutions.  These powerful platforms help get your message across and create a lasting impression on your customers.  Not only does digital signage allow you to display multiple content formats including videos, text, photos, animations, social media, live news, and more it also allows you to grab your customers attention, and save time and money in the process.  Harry Brelsford of The CannaTech Group chats with us about the importance of digital signage and how it can increase your customer experience.  

GUEST: Till Freier, Korona POSHOST: Harry Brelsford, The CannaTech Group Harry Brelsford meets up with Till Freier of Korona POS at the RSPA Conference to chat about how KORONA fits in the Cannabis Market.   Korona is your all in one POS system built with the Cannabis Industry in mind.  From integration with traceability systems to cannabis inventory management, online menus and pre-order capability this comprehensive system is here to help your business grow.  Watch and learn about the new features Korona is about to release.Watch the Interview @ TheCannaTechGroup.com

For small and midsize business (SMB) owners, choosing a vertical to focus on brings many challenges. But the benefits, in the long run, outweigh the uncertainty of niching down. The key here is to know how to pick the right vertical for you, and Harry Brelsford is here to guide us through it. He is the founder of SMB Nation, author of 21 books on technology and business topics, and has 20 years of SMB technology experience. During our conversation, he shares his 12 rules model and the business plans that actually work.   Links 408 - Show Notes Harry's LinkedIn Profile SMB Nation Book How to be an MSP Cloud Consultants Collective Sendspark   Connect With Paul  On LinkedIn On Facebook On Twitter: @PaulHiggins555 On Instagram: @paulhigginsmentoring Email: Paul@paulhigginsmentoring.com   Thank You for Tuning In!

GUEST: Dan Foote, DanTech Services, Inc.HOST: Harry Brelsford, The CannaTech Group The CannaTech Expo was held June 21-24 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  With an amazing speaker line up this conference afforded attendees the opportunity to access valuable information covering the entire cannabis technology spectrum from IT infrastructure to technologies supporting growing, processing, manufacturing, and retail/dispensaries.     Harry Brelsford of The CannaTech Group sits down with Dan Foote to discuss this first year conference.  Watch the Interview @ TheCannaTechGroup.com

GUEST: John Gunn, AdentroHOST: Harry Brelsford, The CannaTech Group Have you ever thought of using WiFi to engage customers and increase brand awareness?  WiFi marketing has become a popular buzz word and is growing amongst small businesses as they connect the power of secure WiFi networks to engage with their customers. Harry Brelsford of The CannaTech Group sits down with John Gunn to discuss the competitive advantages of harnessing the power of WiFi to reach your customers.  Watch the interview @ TheCannaTechGroup.com

GUEST: Alex Wilson, CollabsionHOST: Harry Brelsford, The CannaTech Group The Cannabis Industry is a huge business, with an estimated global value of  20.5 billion USD. With cannabis growing and expanding into other industries many are turning to technology to help drive growth, increase productivity, safety, quality of harvest and so much more.  With new smart growing and harvesting technologies many business owners are looking to wireless solutions to help them manage their business.  Harry Brelsford of the CannaTech Group sits down with Alex Wilson of Collabsion to discuss dealing with wireless in unique and challenging environments.  

GUEST: Eric Boone, MeristermatixHOST: Harry Brelsford, The CannaTech Group With more than half of Europeans supporting Cannabis legalization, and Germany coming on board the journey to recreational cannabis legalization is getting closer and closer.  Although recreational use is not legal in Europe, the majority of European countries have legalized medical marijuana in recent years.  Harry Brelsford of The CannaTech Group sits down with Eric Boone who recently moved to Europe and chat about the European Cannabis landscape.   Watch the Interview @ TheCannaTechGroup.com

With the theme of, "Doing the right thing," on our show I had the unique opportunity to sit down with Harry Brelsford to talk about the need for cybersecurity in the Cannabis dispensary vertical. While this is a very specific niche and is definitely not as mature as many other verticals it was an eye opener for me and I hope you will find opportunity for strength and maturity in cybersecurity. Harry very neatly breaks down security into three categories that really helps give perspective on areas to improve as we navigate our cybersecurity journey.

 GUEST: Luis Alvarez, Alvarez Technology Group, Inc.HOST: Harry Brelsford, The CannaTech Group The Cannabis Industry has grown dramatically in recent years in response to expanding legalization. Currently there are 37 states and Washington, D.C., who allow medical-use marijuana, and 18 states and D.C. allowing adult recreational use. With many states jumping on board the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act in April which is a proposed act to remove cannabis as a “scheduled” drug under the Controlled Substances Act. Harry Brelsford of The CannaTech Group sits down with Luis Alvarez of Alvarez Technology Group to discuss the changes in the Cannabis industry and the knowledge he has gained. Watch the Interview @ TheCannaTechGroup.com

Episode 135 includes: How to earn an extra 100k by running a sales week Why repeating yourself in sales conversations is a good thing Plus in the show this week, how will mergers & acquisitions change over the next year Featured guest Thank you to Harry Brelsford from SMB Nation for joining Paul to talk about what mergers and acquisitions might mean for MSPs in 2022. Entrepreneur Harry is the founder of SMB Nation (www.smbnation.com) from Austin, Texas. He oversees the popular SMB Nation workflow including marketing analytics, content and events (webinars, workshops and multi-day conferences). He holds an MBA in Project Management from the University of Denver (and numerous certifications such as MCSE, MCT, CNE, et al) and is the author of 23 books on technology and business topics. His 20 years of SMB technology experience were supplemented by teaching 12+ years at night as an adjunct professor at Seattle Pacific University and other higher-learning institutions. Harry is a board member at Moonshot Equity Partners and an in-demand speaker at industry events. An active entrepreneur, Harry is the force behind the Pocket MBA, Telephonation, Cloud Nation and XPmigrations.com. His latest startup The CannaTech Group. Connect with Harry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harryb Show notes Out every Tuesday on your favourite podcast platform Presented by Paul Green, an MSP marketing expert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-green-msp-marketing/ https://www.paulgreensmspmarketing.com/about/ You can join Paul in the MSP Marketing group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mspmarketing/ Right now you can watch the extended interview with this week's featured guests on the YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDRSdM8tZbEBEL1Sh4Z-t3PXKbsW7b4BC To dig deeper into this episode, Paul joins Sophie Law on the complimentary YouTube show 'Another Byte', from this coming Thursday: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDRSdM8tZbEAXxJRY5vU4LWldRNLjZZng Thank you to Simon Marcil from Propel Your MSP for recommending the book They Ask, You Answer by Marcus Sheridan: https://www.amazon.co.uk/They-Ask-You-Answer-Revolutionary/dp/1119312973 https://ca.linkedin.com/in/smarcil In next week's episode, Paul will be joined by Al Alper from CyberGuard360 to talk about the new ways to sell cyber security: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alperal Subscribe to Paul's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mspmarketing Subscribe to this podcast using your favourite podcast provider:

Episode 135 includes: How to earn an extra 100k by running a sales week Why repeating yourself in sales conversations is a good thing Plus in the show this week, how will mergers & acquisitions change over the next year Featured guest Thank you to Harry Brelsford from SMB Nation for joining Paul to talk about what mergers and acquisitions might mean for MSPs in 2022. Entrepreneur Harry is the founder of SMB Nation (www.smbnation.com) from Austin, Texas. He oversees the popular SMB Nation workflow including marketing analytics, content and events (webinars, workshops and multi-day conferences). He holds an MBA in Project Management from the University of Denver (and numerous certifications such as MCSE, MCT, CNE, et al) and is the author of 23 books on technology and business topics. His 20 years of SMB technology experience were supplemented by teaching 12+ years at night as an adjunct professor at Seattle Pacific University and other higher-learning institutions. Harry is a board member at Moonshot Equity Partners and an in-demand speaker at industry events. An active entrepreneur, Harry is the force behind the Pocket MBA, Telephonation, Cloud Nation and XPmigrations.com. His latest startup The CannaTech Group. Connect with Harry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harryb Show notes Out every Tuesday on your favourite podcast platform Presented by Paul Green, an MSP marketing expert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-green-msp-marketing/ https://www.paulgreensmspmarketing.com/about/ You can join Paul in the MSP Marketing group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mspmarketing/ Right now you can watch the extended interview with this week's featured guests on the YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDRSdM8tZbEBEL1Sh4Z-t3PXKbsW7b4BC To dig deeper into this episode, Paul joins Sophie Law on the complimentary YouTube show 'Another Byte', from this coming Thursday: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDRSdM8tZbEAXxJRY5vU4LWldRNLjZZng Thank you to Simon Marcil from Propel Your MSP for recommending the book They Ask, You Answer by Marcus Sheridan: https://www.amazon.co.uk/They-Ask-You-Answer-Revolutionary/dp/1119312973 https://ca.linkedin.com/in/smarcil In next week's episode, Paul will be joined by Al Alper from CyberGuard360 to talk about the new ways to sell cyber security: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alperal Subscribe to Paul's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mspmarketing Subscribe to this podcast using your favourite podcast provider:

GUEST: Paul SeabornHOST: Harry Brelsford, The CannaTech Group More and more states are legalizing recreational use of cannabis.  On April 21st, recreational use of cannabis was legalized throughout New Jersey, allowing anyone 21 or older to legally purchase marijuana.  After taking a backseat to the West Coast,  the Northeast (New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut) are jumping on board with a combined population of 33 million are thought to become the Cannabis capital.  Harry Brelsford sits down with Paul Seaborn to discuss which states are coming on board, and what each states rules will be.  Watch the Interview @ TheCannaTechGroup.com 

GUEST: Gary Cohen, Cova SoftwareHOST: Harry Brelsford, The CannaTech Group April 20th is a famed holiday with the cannabis community , and it is no surprise that this day typically brings huge profits (on average 2.2 times the volume of sales).  With such high volumes of sales in the past,  many dispensaries have had problems with their technology not being able to keep up with the demand.  This has cause system outages  throughout the United States.  Harry Brelsford of The CannaTech Group sits down with Gary Cohen of Cova Software to chat about the upcoming holiday and what Cova has done to prepare.  Watch the Interview @ TheCannaTechGroup.com

Episode 134 includes: Why you should start using this 100 year old marketing tool How to create 'evergreen' content for your website Plus on the show this week, the benefit of being a vigilant MSP owner Featured guest Thank you to Len Herstein, author of Be Vigilant!, for joining Paul to talk about what complacency is, why it's so dangerous  and what MSPs can do to identify and fight it. Len has over 30 years of experience in business and brand marketing. Prior to founding his marketing and events company (ManageCamp Inc.), Len innovated, managed and grew brands for major consumer packaged goods marketers, including Campbell Soup Company, Coca-Cola, and Nabisco. Since 2015, Len has served as a reserve deputy sheriff with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office in Colorado. Connect with Len on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenherstein Show notes Out every Tuesday on your favourite podcast platform Presented by Paul Green, an MSP marketing expert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-green-msp-marketing/ https://www.paulgreensmspmarketing.com/about/ In discussing printed newsletters, Paul mentioned the 'No BS' newsletter and series of books from the direct response marketing expert Dan Kennedy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/B-S-Direct-Marketing-Non-Direct-Businesses/dp/1599185016 https://marketingsecrets.com/programs/newsletters Find out more about Paul Green's MSP Marketing Edge: https://www.mspmarketingedge.com/ Right now you can watch the extended interview with this week's featured guests on the YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDRSdM8tZbEBEL1Sh4Z-t3PXKbsW7b4BC To dig deeper into this episode, Paul joins Sophie Law on the complimentary YouTube show 'Another Byte', from this coming Thursday: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDRSdM8tZbEAXxJRY5vU4LWldRNLjZZng Thank you to Tony Capewell from MSP Dark Web for recommending the book Retention Point by Robert Skrob: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Retention-Point-Membership-Subscription-Associations-ebook/dp/B07CZXD289 https://uk.linkedin.com/in/tonycapewell In next week's episode, Paul will be joined by Harry Brelsford from SMB Nation to talk about how about what mergers and acquisitions might mean for MSPs in 2022: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harryb Subscribe to Paul's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mspmarketing Subscribe to this podcast using

Episode 134 includes: Why you should start using this 100 year old marketing tool How to create 'evergreen' content for your website Plus on the show this week, the benefit of being a vigilant MSP owner Featured guest Thank you to Len Herstein, author of Be Vigilant!, for joining Paul to talk about what complacency is, why it's so dangerous and what MSPs can do to identify and fight it. Len has over 30 years of experience in business and brand marketing. Prior to founding his marketing and events company (ManageCamp Inc.), Len innovated, managed and grew brands for major consumer packaged goods marketers, including Campbell Soup Company, Coca-Cola, and Nabisco. Since 2015, Len has served as a reserve deputy sheriff with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office in Colorado. Connect with Len on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenherstein Show notes Out every Tuesday on your favourite podcast platform Presented by Paul Green, an MSP marketing expert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-green-msp-marketing/ https://www.paulgreensmspmarketing.com/about/ In discussing printed newsletters, Paul mentioned the 'No BS' newsletter and series of books from the direct response marketing expert Dan Kennedy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/B-S-Direct-Marketing-Non-Direct-Businesses/dp/1599185016 https://marketingsecrets.com/programs/newsletters Find out more about Paul Green's MSP Marketing Edge: https://www.mspmarketingedge.com/ Right now you can watch the extended interview with this week's featured guests on the YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDRSdM8tZbEBEL1Sh4Z-t3PXKbsW7b4BC To dig deeper into this episode, Paul joins Sophie Law on the complimentary YouTube show 'Another Byte', from this coming Thursday: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDRSdM8tZbEAXxJRY5vU4LWldRNLjZZng Thank you to Tony Capewell from MSP Dark Web for recommending the book Retention Point by Robert Skrob: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Retention-Point-Membership-Subscription-Associations-ebook/dp/B07CZXD289 https://uk.linkedin.com/in/tonycapewell In next week's episode, Paul will be joined by Harry Brelsford from SMB Nation to talk about how about what mergers and acquisitions might mean for MSPs in 2022: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harryb Subscribe to Paul's YouTube channel:

GUEST: Carlo MacDonald, BrytemapHOST: Harry Brelsford, The CannaTech GroupHarry Brelsford of The CannaTech Groups catches up with Carlo Macdonald of Brytemap at the Benzinga Cannabis Conference to discuss the current state of the industry and what the future may hold for Brytemap.   Learn More @ TheCannaTechGroup.com

GUEST: Bryan Lopez, BrytemapHOST: Harry Brelsford, The CannaTech Group Over the past few years we have embraced the power of a virtual world.  From work, to meetings and conferences, many people were unable to meet in person for over a year.  As the world emerges from lockdown and are able to attend conferences, many are seeing the importance of a simple hand shake.  Being able to gather in person helps establish connections,  offers a platform to reconnect with clients and partners, builds your brand, and so much more.  Harry Brelsford of The CannaTech groups sits down with Bryan Lopez of Brytemaps at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference to discuss the importance of in person events. Watch the Interview @ TheCannaTechGroup.com

GUEST: Bethany Gomez, Brightfield Group, LLCHOST: Harry Brelsford, The CannaTech Group Customer insight is all about analyzing your customers data to better understand who your customers are, what brands they like, and how to provide better customer service to them. Gathering, and evaluating this data not only allows you to make better decisions on how and when to sell, market, and improve customer experiences, it also provides you the opportunity to grow your business by increasing profits through targeting the correct customers.  Although, many businesses have insight into their customers data, they are not leveraging the information to optimize customer experiences.    Harry Brelsford of The CannaTech Group sits down with Bethany Gomez of Brightfield Group, LLC to discuss the importance of customer data and how to leverage it.  Learn More @ TheCannaTechGroup.Com 

GUEST: Gabrielle Smith, Spark MobileHOST: Harry Brelsford, The CannaTech GroupEducation is key in any industry, and cannabis is no different.  Spark Mobile has made it its mission to help consumers find the right products through education and connecting consumers and experts together.  Harry Brelsford of The CannaTech Groups sits down with Gabrielle Smith of Spark Mobile to discuss Sparks education based social platform that gives cannabis enthusiasts the ability to connect directly with bud tenders.  Watch the Interview @ TheCannaTechGroup.com

GUEST: John Gunn, AdentroHOST: Harry Brelsford, The CannaTech Group Imagine being able to track products without a battery.  William IoT has developed a way to track items without a battery by  harvesting energy from Bluetooth in the air, and using it to charge tiny chips that are actually printed on a label.  This tiny chip could be a game changer for the Cannabis industry.  From being able to measure product temperature as it moves from location to location, to tracking inventory in the office the options are endless .  Harry Brelsford of The CannaTech Group sits down with John Gunn of Adentro to chat about this revolutionary new way to track products without the need for a battery.   Watch the Interview @ TheCannaTechGroup.com

GUEST: Eric Boone, MeristematixHOST: Harry Brelsford, The CannaTechGroupWith the increase of legalization of Cannabis and the rise in social acceptance the global cannabis market is estimated to reach 90.4 billion dollars by 2026.  Although the rules and regulations concerning use vary from country to country, the worldwide market continues to grow.  Harry Brelsford of the CannaTech Group sits down with Eric Boone of Meristematix to discuss the global mindset of the cannabis industry.Watch the Interview @ TheCannaTechGroup.com

GUEST: Jim Roddy, RSPAHOST: Harry Brelsford, The CannaTech Group Although the cannabis industry is growing each year, with legalizations, normalization, and demand, the federal classifications of cannabis have not changed.  Marijuana remains a schedule 1 drug under the Federal Controlled Substance Act, leading to cannabis business owners facing hardships regarding finances.  One of the most common issues many businesses face around cannabis is payment services, from credit cards,  cryptos, debit solutions, and cashless ATM's, business owners are always seeking alternative solutions.  Harry Brelsford of The CannaTech Group sits down with Jim Roddy of the RSPA to discuss alternative payment solutions in the cannabis space.Watch the Interview @ TheCannaTechGroup.com

GUEST: Socrates Rosenfeld, Jane TechnologiesHOST: Harry Brelsford, The CannaTech Group With the cannabis industry continuing to grow and mature we are starting to see partnerships form between businesses.  As the industry expands many have realized this is not a standalone industry, and cannabis businesses  are partnering with tech companies, beauty product companies, and more.  As these partnerships are formed business owners are discovering the value of working with others to achieve a greater success.  Harry Brelsford of The CannaTech Group sits down with  Socrates Rosenfeld of Jane Technologies to discuss the growth and partnerships within the cannabis industry.Watch the Interview @ TheCannaTechGroup.com

Guest: Katherine Corby, KindTapHost:  Harry Brelsford, The CannaTech GroupDue to federal restrictions the federal government has prohibited banks from servicing the cannabis industry, thus making the  cannabis industry primarily a cash based business.  With banking providers in short supply, cannabis businesses are struggling to maintain the same financial services as other industries.  Harry Brelsford of The CannaTech Group sits down with Katherine Corby to chat about the cannabis industry's first digital credit and loyalty-enabled payments solution.Watch the Interview @ TheCannaTechGroup.com

GUEST: Chuck Mains, Texas Government Affairs Consultant/LobbyistHOST: Harry Brelsford, The CannaTechGroupHarry Brelsford of the CannaTech Group sits down with Chuck Mains a Texas Government Affairs Consultant and Lobbyist to discuss the special sessions, hemp legalization, last session bill status and more.  Watch the Interview @ TheCannaTechGroup.com

GUEST: Paul Green, MSP MarketingHOST: Harry Brelsford, SMB NationMarketing is hard, time consuming, and typically the last thing you work on (if it leaves the to do list).  Although, marketing is typically pushed to the wayside, it is your avenue to improve your businesses profit, recurring revenue, work life balance, and driving more customers to ultimately help you grow your MSP.   Harry Brelsford of SMB Nation sits down with Paul Green of MSP Marketing to discuss the importance of marketing and strategies you can immediately implement to grow your business.  Watch the Interview @ SMBNation.com

GUEST: Jack Naito, Luna TechnologiesHOST: Harry Brelsford, The CannaTech Group Cannabis cultivators are looking to technology to help automate, cut cost, and grow their cannabis business.   Despite the legal barriers in the US the cannabis industry is growing at extraordinary rates, and are expected to continue to see growth in the future.  With the industry growing, and customer demands raising, companies are looking to automation to be able to scale their business. Harry Brelsford of The CannaTech Group sits down with Jack Naito of Luna Technologies to discuss automation in the cannabis industry and what he is developing to help businesses grow and scale to meet demands.   Watch the Interview @ TheCannatechgroup.com

GUEST: BriAnne Ramsay, Rocky Mountain Cannabis ConsultingHOST: Harry Brelsford, The CannaTech GroupThe cannabis industry is booming and it is no secret.  With the industry booming and new jobs coming on board every day how are business owners, and employees setting themselves apart?    The cannabis industry requires a unique knowledge set and investing the time and money into educating yourself through certifications can make the difference of running a profitable business, and or landing a job and turning it into a long termcareer.  Harry Brelsford of The CannaTech Group sits down with BriAnne Ramsay to discuss the importance of certifications and education within the cannabis industry.  

GUEST: Lilach Mazor Power, Mazor CollectiveHOST: Harry Brelsford, The CannaTech GroupEntering the cannabis industry is hard enough, but building long term success in a continually changing, fast pass market, is even tougher.  Having a plan, being able to pivot, making sure the correct people are in the in the right seats, and so much more is just the start to building success.  Harry Brelsford of The CannaTech Group sits down with Lilach Mazor Power of the Mazor Collective to discuss keys to long term success in Cannabis.  Watch the Interview @TheCannaTechGroup.com

GUEST: Chris Beals, WeedmapsHOST: Harry Brelsford, The CannaTechGroupThe world is dependent on technology, which has been made more evident over the past two years.  From business use, to communication and everything in between technology plays a critical role.    The cannabis industry is no different.  The use of technology in the cannabis industry has become second nature from sales and ecommerce, to robotic plant trimming, and extraction technology for medica use,  technology is evolving every day to help the cannabis industry continue to boom.  Harry Brelsford of The CannaTech Group sits down with Chris Beals of Weedmaps to chat about the intersection of Cannabis and Technology.Watch the Interview @ TheCannaTechGroup.com

GUEST: Sterling Stoudenmire, Opus FidelesHOST: Harry Brelsford, The CannaTech GroupAll businesses no matter the industry, strive to build a better business through looking towards the future, as well as monitoring current data and establishing a baseline for business.  Knowing what to watch for , and how to take action with the data can be the hardest part for some businesses. Key performance indicators (KPI's) are the backbone of data  which help to measure success and provide the insights needed to make strategic decisions. Cannabis companies (actually any company) should implement KPI's to ensure they are making strategic business decisions to help them grow and cut unnecessary costs.  Harry Brelsford of CannaTech Group sits down with Sterling Stoudenmire of Opus Fideles to discuss KPI's and how to use them to grow your business.  Watch the Interview @ TheCannaTechGroup.com

GUEST: Steve Gutterman, Falcon BrandsHOST: Harry Brelsford, The CannaTech GroupIf people do not recognize your brand or know who you are, how can they buy your product?  Brand awareness is one of the most important aspects of growing your business.  If you are looking to recapture lost leads, increase customer loyalty, and or grow your business, increasing your brand awareness is key.  Brand Awareness refers to the recognition of your brand by potential customers for providing a particular product or service.   Harry Brelsford of The CannaTech Group sits down with Steve Gutterman of Falcon Brands to discuss the importance of branding.Watch the Interview @ TheCannaTechGroup.com

GUEST: Eric Meth, SurfsideHOST: Harry Brelsford, The CannaTech Group Data is the core of many modern businesses.  From making business decisions to promote growth and profitability to developing sales and customer service strategies data has become integrated into empowering businesses. Harry Brelsford of The CannaTech Group sits down with Eric Meth to discuss data, branding, customer experience and more.  Watch the Interview @ TheCannaTechGroup.com 

GUEST: Kat Zommers, Kitty Kat ConsultingHOST: Harry Brelsford, The CannaTech GroupAn NFT is a non-fungible token or a glorified jpg, depending on who you ask.  At a basic level, an NFT is a digital asset.  These NFTs link ownership to unique physical or digital items, such as works of art, real estate, music, or videos, and are sold over the internet like collectables for millions.   Harry Brelsford of The CannaTech Groups sits down with Kat Zommers to get a better understanding of NFT's.Watch the Interview @ TheCannaTechGroup.com

GUEST: Dan Foote, DanTechHOST: Harry Brelsford, The CannaTech Group Building strategic relationships with vendors is crucial to your success as an MSP.  Although, each business relationship is unique and comes with its challenges, having a strong vendor relationship can assist you in building mutual success, help when you are in a pinch, and deliver competitive advantages.    Harry Brelsford of The CannaTech Groups sits down with Dan Foote to discuss vendor relationships.Watch the Interview @ TheCannaTechGroup.com

GUEST: Duane Roebuck, BlueStarHOST: Harry Brelsford, The CannaTech Group Despite the global pandemic, a lacking supply chain, and inflation on the rise, the cannabis industry is growing.    Over the past year the cannabis industry has increased by 41% and is expected to reach almost $31 billion by the end of the year.  This growth should not come as a surprise as many states in the US have some form of legal cannabis.  With the demand for cannabis and the expectation of expansion into several markets, is this your opportunity to launch into the space?  Harry Brelsford of The CannaTech Group sits down with Duane Roebuck of BlueStar to discuss the industry and how the pandemic further solidified it.Read More @ TheCannaTechGroup.com 

Guest: Vik Devjee, CIMA Cash HandlingHOST: Harry Brelsford , The CannaTech Group The Cannabis Industry continues to grown with states legalizing recreational and medical marijuana use regularly.  Despite remaining a federally illegal substance this industry continues to flourish and gown.  In 2020 the US Marijuana sales reached $17.5 billion, with research showing it is likely to continue to grow.  Despite the states legalizing cannabis, the industry continues to face many hurdles including the inability to alternative payments (currently primarily a cash industry).  Harry Brelsford of The Cannatech Group sits down with Vik Devjee of CIMA Cash Handling to discuss the importance of alternative payments, and what he is seeing in the industry.  Watch the Interview 

Host: Harry Brelsford of The CannaTech GroupGuest: Victor Wukovit CEO and Founder of Bayou Technologies, LLCThe cannabis market is extremely competitive and evolving rapidly forcing business owners to adjust operations, and update policies to comply with changing regulations.  With the cannabis industry growing quickly cannabis technology solutions have become a driving force for industry owners.    Rapid innovations with hardware, software, farming equipment, and more have allowed cannabis businesses to scale faster, produce higher quality products, and stay competitive, to keep their doors open. Harry Brelsford of The Cannatech Group sits down with Victor Wukovit CEO and Founder of Bayou Technologies, LLC to discuss the rapid technology changes in the industry.  Watch the Interview @ TheCannaTechGroup.com

The cannabis industry is growing as more voters and state legislatures support the approval of either medical or recreational use of cannabis.  With the growing acceptance of cannabis some are looking at investing in the cannabis industry.  The cannabis industry is made up of a variety of companies from research to farming, distribution, education, sales, and more.  With so many companies that are engaged in cannabis the investment opportunities for growth look promising.  We meet up with Matthew J. Nordgren who shares with us his knowledge on the industry regarding investing, mergers and acquisitions, consolidation, and more.Read More at TheCannaTechGroup.com

With the cannabis -legalization movements expanding into new states and some members of Congress advocating for reform and even federal legalization, many are wondering what will this year bring for the industry.   So far in 2022 we have found that many businesses are in a period of question,  trying to figure out what their next move is going to be,  how they're going to scale, how they're going to operate in multiple states, and or multiple verticals. There is also a lot of challenges when it comes to technology platforms, and harnessing all that data that's being produced, as well as maintaining the compliance. Read More @ TheCannaTechGroup.com

The cannabis industry has been built on people pushing the envelope, and finding ways to make their business run despite the stringent rules and regulations.    Alaska is no different than many other states, however it does have some natural restrictions.  With Alaska being a huge state many places are reachable only by boat or plane.  But federal regulations prohibit the transportation of a controlled substance by both air and water making it hard to get product to some parts of Alaska.  We meet with Andrew Morris of Great Northern Cannabis Company who chats with us about production, and transportation within Alaska.  Read More @ thecannatechgroup.com

Host Karl interviews Harry Brelsford and Scott Lopez about maintenance as the great new MSP opportunity. Scott is the creator of AOM - Alternative to OEM maintenance (AOM). Technology entrepreneur Harry Brelsford has teamed with Austin-based ZPI to bring the AOM World ecosystem to market to drive MSP success. Harry is best know for the SMB Nation community and several other startups including 420MSP. Link: https://aom.world/  -- -- -- Sponsor Memo: Acronis Are you still relying on a frustrating patchwork of legacy solutions? Modernize your cybersecurity and data protection with Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud. It's a single solution that combines backup, anti-malware, and endpoint protection management. As an MSP, you can easily improve clients' security posture, eliminate complexity, and generate more recurring revenue. Learn more about Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud at https://Acronis.com.  :-)

The global pandemic has forced a lot of us to innovate at a more rapid pace. While this is true for all businesses across different industries, pivoting has never been more apparent for ultra-small businesses trying to survive, or people dipping their toes into entrepreneurship for the first time after an unfortunate retrenchment. But is working for yourself really the right next step if your cheese got moved? Today, I am joined by SMB Nation founder, Harry Brelsford to talk about the concept of Finders, Minders, and Grinders, the business lifecycle, and his Pocket MBA book.6:07 How this recession has its own unique characteristics unlike any other8:27 Understanding the finder, the minder, and the grinder12:17 Harry talks about the different personality tests to assess your career or business fit14:16 Go with your domain expertise22:10 Don’t get too comfortable25:29 Harry talks about delving into the hands-on side of entrepreneurship in his book: The Pocket MBA34:29 Harry’s passionate plea to entrepreneurs"Let’s innovate our way out of this one."GET IN TOUCH:MARK LEARY: www.linkedin.com/in/markhlearywww.leary.ccHARRY BRELSFORD: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrybhttps://www.smbnation.com/

What does it take to be an entrepreneur? Do you need an MBA? Or rather do you need the expertise that somebody who has not only gotten an MBA but has also run multiple successful businesses and helped other entrepreneurs launch grow and sell their businesses can share? Wouldn't it be great to have in one place, the foundational pieces to every successful business? This episode features Harry Brelsford who not only has an MBA and a few other degrees but has done all of the above. On this episode Harry and I talk about what makes a successful entrepreneur, the perils pitfalls and excitement and what he is learned from guiding himself and others in nearly three decades plus of his own entrepreneurial journey and what guided him to write his latest book, Pocket MBA Instant Entrepreneur. Harry Brelsford is the founder of SMB Nation (www.smbnation.com) from Bainbridge Island, Wash. He is a long-time SMB channel partner who has served customers and mentored other partners (SMB Nation has over 45,000 members who are Managed Services Providers (MSPs) and SMB technology consultants). He oversees the popular SMB Nation workflow including marketing analytics, content and events (webinars, workshops and multi-day conferences). He holds an MBA in Project Management from the University of Denver (and numerous certifications such as MCSE, MCT, CNE, et al) and is the author of 23 books on technology and business topics. His 20 years of SMB technology experience were supplemented by teaching 12+ years at night as an adjunct professor at Seattle Pacific University and other higher-learning institutions. He served as the Dean in the Graduate School of Technology at Aspen University (where he was awarded a PhD in Letters). Harry is an in-demand speaker at industry events. Harry's recent books include the “How to Be an MSP” and “The Pocket MBA – Instant Entrepreneur” and he has published over 400-articles in business magazines (Washington CEO, Colorado Business, Alaska Business Monthly) and technology magazines (ChannelPro, Microsoft Certified Professional magazine, etc.). An active entrepreneur, Harry is the force behind the Pocket MBA, Telephonation, Cloud Nation and XPmigrations.com. His latest startup is 420MSP.

2020 gave us access to a number of innovators, entrepreneurs, and mavericks who looked to not only survive but were able to thrive on their creativity, meet the changing needs of their clients, and grow their businesses. This episode features Amanda Ma on how her leadership style has grown with her business. Saas entrepreneur and popular podcast host Alex Sanfilippo on meeting your customer's needs. Julio Maria on the Entrepreneur's Mindset. Harry Brelsford of the Pocket.MBA with examples of personality types who shouldn't be their own boss. Giuseppe Grammatico the Franchise Guide helps us all understand the breadth and possibilities that choosing a franchise for your next business venture can offer. To round out the episode we finish Einat Gan El and Ilana Stein on how women often see the work world differently and using that as an asset to the company.

High Friends, so I took a short break while we got cannabis legalized in NJ. Yay!!! This was a huge win for me personally, but I’m back now and legalization will definitely be discussed in upcoming episodes. Now today, this will be the first guest in an area I would love to see discussed more in cannabis: Technology. Really there is no part of the industry that it doesn’t touch in some way. Today I have Harry Brelsford, an independent network consultant in Seattle, Washington. Harry is the founder of SMB Nation where he serves and mentors over 49,000 members who are Managed Services Providers (MSPs) and SMB technology consultants. He creates content and events such as webinars, workshops and multi-day conferences.  Harry is the author of 21 books on technology and business topics as well as over 400-articles in biz and tech magazines such as Washington CEO, Colorado Business, Alaska Business Monthly, ChannelPro and Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine to name a few. It is understandable that Harry is an in-demand speaker at national industry events.  Harry’s 20 years of SMB technology experience were supplemented by teaching 12+ years as an adjunct professor at Seattle Pacific University (where he is now a lead instructor for the online MCSE ATTP program). He also served as Dean in the Graduate School of Technology at Aspen University, where he was awarded a PhD in Letters. An active entrepreneur, Harry is the force behind the Pocket MBA, Telephonation, Cloud Nation and XPmigrations.com. His latest startup which we talk about today is 420MSP. Everyone should take something from this episode,  friends please welcome Harry Brelsford.__________________________ Sponsored by Blazin’ Bakery. Use code TRAILBLAZIN to get 20% off all Blazin’ Brand products including our new CBD dog treats! Visit https://BlazinBakery.com/ This episode is also sponsored by Ardent. Use code TARAMISU to get $30 off the new Ardent FX! Decarb, Infuse and Bake all-in-one!! Visit: https://bit.ly/39B7x1C Connect with Tara Misu!Instagram: @iamtaramisu and @blazinbakeryTwitter: @iamtaramisu and @blazinbakeryFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblazinbakery/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blazinbakery/  Connect with Harry:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harryb/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harrybbbWebsite: https://420msp.com

September 24, 2020 Pocket MBA Instant Entrepreneur Harry Brelsford and Bullying Dr. Elizabeth Englander

I sat down (virtually) with Harry Brelsford, the true found of the SMB IT consulting community worldwide. For more than twenty years, Harry has been the prime mover and shaker at SMB Nation, and is the author of more than twenty books, primarily focused on technology and consulting in the SMB space. Many years ago, Harry wrote one of my favorite books on how to be a technology consultant - SMB Consulting Best Practices. For years I had hoped that Harry would update that book for the twenty-first century. Now he has! Today Harry is releasing The Pocket MBA - Instant Entrepreneur. This is a great new book. It is good for any audience - IT or not -  and is a great resource for anyone who is looking to start their own consulting business, for any industry. In this interview, Harry explains the "Finder Minder Grinder" model he uses to organize the book. You can check it own now at www.pocket.mba/ (check out that URL). Chapters include: So You Want to Be an Entrepreneur?!?!? Entrepreneur Business Plan Foundation for Entrepreneurial Success Discovering Opportunity Planting Seeds and Growing an Entrepreneur Practice Entrepreneur Marketing PIVOT Marketing and Analytics System Entrepreneurial Sales Be the Rainmaker Client Relationship Management Business Management Financial Management Use Case: Consulting Methodologies New Ideas! This interview has some very interesting observations about entrepreneurs, starting a business, and consulting in general. Check it out. :-)  

In Episode 22 of “The Trusted Advisor,” the RSPA’s Jim Roddy sits down with Harry Brelsford, the founder of 420MSP, a community for cannabis managed service providers. On the pod, Brelsford details the biggest challenges and opportunities for POS VARs and ISVs in this vertical, how traditional retail IT solution providers can partner with cannabis MSPs, and the best resources for cannabis vertical knowledge.“The Trusted Advisor,” powered by the Retail Solutions Providers Association (RSPA), is a content series designed specifically for point of sale resellers and software developers. Our goal is to educate you on the topics of leadership, management, hiring, sales, and other small business best practices. For more insights, visit the RSPA blog at www.GoRSPA.org.

Harry Brelsford says cannabis is no longer a dirty word and is an industry desperate for your business to help them run their business. It is the Wild Wild West all over again and they need help with all aspects of their business yet so many do not want to help them. So how can you safely and successfully do business with those who are licensed to sell medical cannabis all while getting a piece of the multi-billion dollar new industry? Enter Harry Brelsford. His latest book is designed to help those in the tech industry, mostly Managed Service Providers (MSP), learn the ins and outs and governmental challenges of this unique and growing business sector but it also can help any business learn what to do to enter as a service provider. Take a listen as Harry shares insights from two plus years of research and doing business with the legal cannabis industry. Why start from scratch when someone has laid out the foundation for you?! Two years of specific vertical research has resulted in this, Harry Brelsford’s 21st book, plus numerous YouTube presentations and blogs/articles. An investor/entrepreneur in the Seattle Miracle era in tech, Brelsford shares his knowledge by sending the elevator back down in a “go giver” mentality that is part of his living theology. Best known as the CEO and founder of SMB Nation, Brelsford taught 12+ years at Seattle Pacific University and Central Washington University. Much of his business and technology acumen derives from global outreach to 45-countries including EMEA, APAC, LATAM, NORAM and India. In addition to six major certifications (MCT, MCSE, et. al.), Brelsford holds the following degrees: BSBA, MBA, PhD-Letters and is a frequent speaker at industry conferences. Learn more about Brelsford’s qualifications, experience and published works via his LinkedIn profile HERE.

I was happy to interview Harry on the official announcement of his new book – How to Be An MSP. It is now officially released. In this interview, Harry also announces another new adventure: A serious focus on the cannabis industry as the largest new vertical opportunity for the next ten years. Harry is also launching a new site, effective immediately: http://420msp.com/ I have read the new book and am honored to have written the Foreword. The new book is a great introduction to exactly what it promises: How to Be An MSP. Many of you know that Harry has previously written books on how to be a successful Small Business Consultant. Well, this is literally a new book on that topic – designed for the 2020’s! In addition to the core focus on building a profitable IT consulting practice, the book takes a deep dive into the hottest new vertical market in North America: The cannabis and CBD market. This is a huge industry that requires an amazing amount of technology Learn about the book here: https://420msp.com/buy-the-book/C Visit the new 420 MSP site here: https://420msp.com Watch the interview: Listen to the Interview (mp3)

Talking partner transformation with the founder of SMB Nation CJ6. This episode features Harry Brelsford, founder of SMB Nation, ski racer, and cycling enthusiast. Harry is a long-time advocate, consultant, and spokesperson for partners and is passionate about helping them succeed. Harry is on a new mission to help MSPs through partner transformation. Find out … Harry Brelsford: Time to Start Up or Start Over Read More »

Harry Brelsford In this SMB Community Podcast, Harry Brelsford from SMB Nation gives us an update on the latest and greatest from his world. Highlights include the Spring SMB Tech Talks (Topics include Blockchain and Bitcoin), Life-long learning, new analytics courses from Microsoft, and an update on “Pivot” marketing program. Harry finishes off with a quick summary of his hottest five tips for marketing online in the SMB Community.   Links Mentioned: Web Site:  www.smbnation.com SMB Tech Talks: http://unbouncepages.com/msptechtalkspring2018/   Check out the interview here: This interview is 30 minutes. Listen to the Podcast  

Harry Brelsford is the founder of SMB Nation. In this interview Harry announces a new Marketing as a Service platform called Pivot. We talk about marketing and analytics in the SMB community – and a lot more. See http://SMBNation.com/pivot.   Harry stresses that modern marketing requires analytics. You are wasting money if you just do a little SEO and buy Google ads. In addition, there are lots of things involved in marketing that the average MSP owner can’t do or shouldn’t do. You really don’t have time for analyzing your clients, split-testing ads, and all the other modern elements of marketing. Subscriptions start at $300/month. You need one one client to pay for that.   Links mentioned in our conversation: http://www.smbnation.com http://SMBNation.com/pivot http://www.blabpredicts.com/ http://www.lumapartners.com/lumascapes/social-lumascape/       Check out the interview here: This interview is 30 minutes. Audio Listen to the Podcast.  

How many times have you filled out a survey? How many times have you deleted them from your inbox without opening them? What makes a survey appealing to you? How can you be certain that the data you get is useful? Do you even know what to ask and who to ask it of? Surveys are just one aspect of this episode. We also talk using forms versus webpages, how you can used LinkedIn for "look-a-like or next door neighbor prospecting and how to ask questions to get anayltics that actually help you grow your business. Today's guest is Harry Brelsford, founder and CEO of SMBNation, geek and analytics junkie. He shares answers to the above questions and tells us how he pivots and how you can too. Harry Brelsford is a well-known channel partner executive in the SMB channel. He recently exited a Big Data predictive analytics startup that is the basis for this presentation. He is best known as the founder and CEO of SMB Nation, a community if MSPs, IT Pros, consultants and resellers. He has written 20-books, several hundred magazine articles and holds an MBA in project management from the University of Denver. Harry can be reached at harryb@smbnation.com.

Harry Brelsford, Owner of SMB Nation, shares SMB Nation’s exciting plans to embrace media transformation and pivot from providing content for MSP consumption to creating content for MSPs to utilize. Harry introduces Pivot, the new Marketing as a Service (MaaS) opportunity that SMB Nation will now provide for their MSP clients. Moderated by Ted Hulsy.

I had a great catch-up chat with Harry Brelsford from SMB Nation. He’s busy with a couple of things going on at once. I know: Shocker! First up, SMB Nation is putting on the first “Behind the Curtains” training on Windows 10, in association with Microsoft. This is a vendor-free event. It is also sold out – but Harry has a waiting list. So be sure to register because that will guarantee you’re on the list to get information about the next big Windows 10 event. Details at the Events Page at SMB Nation.   The much bigger event is SMB Nation / Office365 Nation’s Get Connected event. Details are at http://getconnected.o365nation.com/ – including the agenda and speaker lists. Get Connected happens August 4-5 and focuses on Office 365, Windows 10, and Azure. As their web site says: “Bringing together Office 365 and Win10 experts, thought leaders, and a wide range of IT Professionals, THE Get Connected event provides you the opportunity to gain the knowledge, skills and tools you need to support your organization. Learn how to incorporate the industry best practices at more than 20 educational sessions tailored to Office 365 and Win10. Join us to learn and explore bench marking features of Office 365 and Win 10 via this two day online conference August 4 and 5th, 2015, from the comfort of your desk.” The fun starts at 7:00 AM (Pacific) on Tuesday, August 4th. Sessions go through 4:00 PM that day. On the 5th, sessions are 7:00 AM until 1:30 PM. Harry Brelsford Topics scheduled so far include: Office 365 Licensing Office 365 Click-To-Run Deployment Making Money with clients on Office 365 Line of Business Apps/Integration SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business Migration Introduction to Windows 10 Windows 10 Security Windows 10 and Universal Applications Windows 10 and the Internet of Things Windows 10 Sales and Support Opportunities   Interviews with Harry are always fun and informative.     Listen Now: Listen to the Podcast.      

Microsoft is a major player in the technology world and it’s important to stay current with its recent moves and future plans. If you’re an MSP, you need to know how small businesses are using Microsoft and where the opportunities (and threats) are for you as a channel for Microsoft. On this episode of MSPradio, we chat with Harry Brelsford, Founder of SMBnation & O365nation, about recent Microsoft updates, how they affect MSPs and where the opportunities are for the channel in the future. Tune in and learn how you can grow your business by leveraging Microsoft’s products

Join Harry Brelsford, Founder of SMB Nation, Charles Keating of Keating Consulting Service, Inc., and others as we discuss highlights and important takeaways from this recent ground-breaking conference held at Microsoft in Redmond. Did you attend? Call in and share your thoughts!

Odd Tuesdays was launched this week by Host Karl Palachuk and Producer Monica Caraway. The Podcast is geared for I.T. Consultants and features what’s new in tech management and best practices for running an I.T. business. The Podcast airs on the first and third Tuesdays of each month and features a variety of Vendor & MSP consultant interviews and advice segments. In the first episode, SMB Nation’s Harry Brelsford joins the show to discuss all that 2014 has in store for the SMB Nation community. He also mentions their Emerging Technology Tour, of which Karl is participating in. Lars Andersson, from Cloud Nine, joins the show as well to talk about how instrumental SMB Nation has been to his business. Karl also updates the audience on the many live presentations he will be giving around the country this year. More information can be found at whereintheworldiskarl.com.      

This article was originally posted May 18, 2012 on Cloud Services Roundtable. Reports from the SMB 150 Banquet 2012   May 16th – Los Angeles – SMB Nation put on a nice banquet to celebrate the 2nd Annual SMB 150 Influencers. This was a great event. To be honest, this event started for me about lunchtime as I met with a series of great people that I don’t get to see very often.   Download the SMB 150 report now On Friday I asked Harry Brelsford from SMB Nationto give us a brief report on the event. That’s included here. In fact, Harry kicks off the podcast. While I was in Los Angeles, I interviewed a few folks. So those very short interviews are here as well. Interviewees include Denis Wilson, Terry VanWinkel, and Jerry Koutavas. I do have to say that I was really impressed that people came all the way from the eastern side of the U.S. But I was more impressed with people who came from Canada, Brazil, the UK, and Australia. I’m not sure how Harry does this, but he really knows how to put on a community event! And a tip of the hat goes to co-sponsor SMBTN for helping with every stage, including the voting process. Of course, a number of the SMB 150 are in SMBTN as they are strong contributors to the community.   I’m sorry sorry that many 150-ers could not make it. But I totally understand!     Downlodard SMB 150 Report  

Stuart Crawford welcomes the pioneer of SMB IT to Small Business IT Radio. Harry Brelsford is the guy that kicked off the entire focus on Small Business IT across the world and we have him on our show. Join us as we discuss the past, present and the future of the Small Business Specialist program and small business technology in general