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This week we talk about: Zoho CRM: Client Script Support for Canvas List Pages and Notes Zoho POS: October 2025 Updates Zoho Desk: Zia Actions for AI-Powered Workflow Automation Our Implementation, Read, Code Share, and Tip of the Week Read the show notes: https://zenatta.com/episode-381/   

"Too many American subs dominate this market.  Eighty percent of what we buy is from American companies. We wanna reverse that. We wanna make 80 percent of what we buy from Canadian companies. So we frankly don't care what we do as long as we are a Canadian defence company." Dominion Dynamics founder and CEO Eliot Pence wants to build Canada's first "defence prime." On this episode of The BetaKit Podcast, he explains why defence tech matters to Canadian innovation and the future of the country before digging into the recent federal budget commitments. Recorded live on the BetaKit Keynote Stage at SAAS NORTH. The BetaKit Podcast is presented by Zoho, developers of a unique and powerful software suite that transforms the way you work.  Zoho's flagship user conference, Zoholics Toronto 2025, is coming November 18-19 at the Toronto Congress Centre! Join hundreds of business leaders, customers, and Zoho experts for two days of learning, inspiration, and connection. Explore the latest in AI, automation, and cloud-powered collaboration—and see how Zoho's all-in-one suite helps organizations work smarter and grow faster. Visit https://events.zoho.com/ZoholicsCanada2025 to learn more and secure your spot.  Related links: #Budget2025 hints at full scope of federal government's defence agenda

The US Senate takes the first step to ending the government shutdown, and COP30 climate talks kick off in Brazil. Plus, stricter regulation puts the squeeze on Switzerland's prized finance sector. And, can Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's push to counter US tariffs help Zoho truly rival Whatsapp?Mentioned in this podcast:US senators strike deal in first step to ending government shutdownThe world is struggling to halt climate change. But can it adapt?Swiss finance shrinks as regulators tighten grip on prized sector India boosts homegrown WhatsApp rival in tech nationalism driveThe 900-page book that China watchers count onToday's FT News Briefing was produced by Nisha Patel, Sonja Hutson and Victoria Craig. Our show was mixed by Alexander Higgins. Additional help from Peter Barber. The FT's acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. The show's theme music is by Metaphor Music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we talk about: Zoho CRM: Timeline Tracking for Imports and Bulk Write API Zoho Bigin: Draft and Schedule Emails Zoho Desk: Zia Insights Now in IM Inbox Our Implementation, Read, Code Share, and Tip of the Week Read the show notes: https://zenatta.com/episode-380/   

Quer saber como a inteligência artificial está transformando o uso do CRM? Ela já está automatizando follow-ups com base no melhor horário para cada cliente, personalizando cadências de contato conforme o perfil e o histórico de interação, gerando insights inteligentes que antecipam necessidades, identificam oportunidades e aumentam as taxas de fechamento. Tudo isso para que o vendedor foque no que realmente importa: conversar, conectar e vender mais com menos esforço.Conversamos com dois engenheiros de vendas da Zoho para mostrar como a inteligência artificial pode te ajudar a aumentar a produtividade, qualificar leads e fechar negócios com mais velocidade.Pensando em todos esses pontos,  no episódio de hoje, Leandro Munhoz (@le_munhoz) e Daniel Mestre (@danielrmestre) conversam com Anderson Ferreira (LinkedIn) e Clarissa Giuzio (LinkedIn) sobre COMO USAR IA PARA VENDER MAIS E GASTAR MENOS TEMPO COM CRM.

It's a power-packed post-Budget panel podcast featuring a plethora of Canadian policy wonks! Vass Bednar (Canadian SHIELD Institute), Benjamin Bergen (CCI), and Jaxson Khan (Aperture AI) join to explore the story Budget 2025 tells of Canada, and what juicy nuggets of tech policy and financial commitments need to be dunked in the dipping sauce of greater detail. Let's dig in! The BetaKit Podcast is presented by Zoho, developers of a unique and powerful software suite that transforms the way you work.  Zoho's flagship user conference, Zoholics Toronto 2025, is coming November 18-19 at the Toronto Congress Centre! Join hundreds of business leaders, customers, and Zoho experts for two days of learning, inspiration, and connection. Explore the latest in AI, automation, and cloud-powered collaboration—and see how Zoho's all-in-one suite helps organizations work smarter and grow faster. Visit https://events.zoho.com/ZoholicsCanada2025 to learn more and secure your spot.  Related links: What's in #Budget2025 for Canadian tech? After years of disappointment and delay, #Budget2025 commits to a "competitive and innovative" financial system #Budget2025 hints at full scope of federal government's defence agenda Canadian tech sees #Budget2025 as "about-face" from last government's stance on business

On this episode of the Woodard Report podcast, Joe and Heather talk about the evolving accounting landscape including Anderson Group's bold IPO and Carbon's acquisition of AIDER AI. What do these moves signal about automation, workflow convergence, and private equity's growing influence?  Current events — Tax firm Andersen to file publicly for IPO as soon as this week Karbon acquires Aider to deliver the future of AI-powered accounting and bookkeeping TV/Movie quote of the week — Heather mentioned the movie "The Greatest Showman" Joe mentioned both "Dune Prophecy" and "Lost in Space" Excellent things we learned — Magical AI: the text expander Member spotlight — Beth Whitworth presented by Kim Petro, Practice Advancement Coach at Woodard The Woodard Report article of the week — Confronting Self-Doubt: Accountants' Edge in an AI World Thank you to our show sponsor, Zoho! Zoho is a unique and powerful software suite to transform the way you work, designed for businesses of all sizes, built by a company that values your privacy. Learn more about the show and our sponsors at Woodard.com/podcast

In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, venture investors finally see liquidity worth $1.5 billion as Indian startups like Groww, Lenskart, and Pine Labs hit the IPO street. Zoho's WhatsApp rival Arattai slips out of the charts after a brief viral moment, even as Zoho Mail nears $100 million in annual revenue. OpenAI's Srinivas Narayanan shares how the company plans to woo Indian developers, and Lenskart's IPO smashes expectations with 28x subscription and Groww saw robust subscription on the first day of share sale.

This week we talk about: Zoho CRM: Workflow and Actions APIs Released Zoho Analytics: October 2025 Updates Zoho Desk: Incoming Threads Report Our Implementation, Read, Code Share, and Tip of the Week Read the show notes: https://zenatta.com/episode-379/   

At ExCeL London last week, ManageEngine, the IT management division of Zoho Corporation, announced a major expansion across the United Kingdom and Ireland. The region is now the company's second-largest market worldwide, accounting for ten per cent of global revenue and growing at twenty per cent year on year. For CEO Rajesh Ganesh, the success in the UK and Ireland is both strategic and symbolic. "These markets have always been early adopters of technology," he says. "They were among the first to invest in large-scale digital infrastructure. Today, the focus is on how to get the best return on those investments, how to keep systems running, how to measure productivity, and how to stay secure." ManageEngine growth planned for the UK and Ireland Security is now central to ManageEngine's business. As more companies move to hybrid or fully digital operations, the attack surface expands. Regulations such as GDPR have also raised the stakes. "Regulation is really about evidence," Ganesh explains. "You must always be ready to show that you follow best practices, who has access to what, what happened, and when. That's what our products do. They make that evidence available in real time." ManageEngine operates in 190 countries and has evolved with the industry it serves. Founded in 1996 by engineers who left Bell Labs and Qualcomm to return to India, the original business built software for telecom manufacturers. After the dotcom collapse in 2001, the company pivoted, deciding to build software that could manage any IT infrastructure, not just those of telcos. That decision gave birth to ManageEngine. "We wanted to build a global product company out of India," Ganesh says. "Why should innovation only come from Silicon Valley?" From ten employees in 1996, ManageEngine has grown to a team of six thousand within Zoho's eighteen thousand-strong organisation. The company's core customers are CIOs and IT leaders responsible for keeping modern enterprises secure, compliant, and operational. "Every business today is a digital business," Ganesh says. "Our role is to help them manage that reality." The firm's growth is driven by its end-to-end model. Rather than offering point solutions, ManageEngine provides a single integrated platform covering service management, cybersecurity, compliance, and automation. "Our customers don't want to manage multiple vendors," Ganesh says. "They want one system of record. That's been our vision from the beginning." ManageEngine competes across several categories, from ServiceNow and Atlassian in IT service management to Microsoft in endpoint control, but Ganesh is careful not to define the company purely by competition. "We've always built rather than acquired," he says. "Our technology, support, and cloud infrastructure are all in-house. We even run our own data centres. It's slower, yes, but it keeps us close to our customers and their challenges." That proximity is both cultural and operational. ManageEngine's technical support sits alongside its engineering teams; they travel together, visit customers, and feed insights directly into product development. "We don't outsource," Ganesh says simply. "We believe in face-to-face interaction. Our customers tell us again and again how much they value that." The UK office is in Milton Keynes, and the company operates data centres in the UK, Amsterdam, and Ireland, an investment that proved essential after Brexit. "When the UK left the EU, certain clients, especially in government and healthcare, required data to be hosted locally," Ganesh explains. "We responded immediately by building the infrastructure here." An Irish office is likely to follow. "It makes sense," he says. "We already have a data centre there and a growing customer base. Ireland will be an important part of our regional expansion." The company's long-term approach is deliberate. ManageEngine prioritises resilience over speed, preferring to build self-sufficient systems with minimal external de...

This week we talk about: Zoho Workplace: Upcoming AI Features Preview Zoho Desk Mobile: AI-Powered Reply Assistance and Message Refinement Zoho CRM: August 2025 Community Digest Our Implementation, Read, Code Share, and Tip of the Week Read the show notes: https://zenatta.com/episode-378/   

In this episode of The General Counsel Series, powered by  ⁨@zohosign⁩  , Jenna Krishnan sits down with Manjaree Chowdhary, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer of Maruti Suzuki and former GC at General Electric, to trace an extraordinary 37-year journey across academia, global industry, and leadership. From starting her career as a professor of English literature to becoming one of India's most respected in-house counsels, Manjari's story is one of courage, curiosity, and continuous growth. She shares her insights on: Navigating career transitions with grace and conviction The art of managing risk, reputation, and relationships Building empathy and credibility as a legal leader Women in leadership and the importance of perspective Embracing technology to simplify work Whether you're a law student, young lawyer, or a corporate leader, this conversation is filled with wisdom, humour, and real-world lessons on resilience and reinvention. Listen to more episodes of The General Counsel Series - where India's top GCs share what it takes to lead with both head and heart. Also available on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Amazon Music About Zoho Sign This series is powered by Zoho Sign - a comprehensive digital e-signature solution built for Indian businesses. Learn more or book a demo: https://www.zoho.com/en-in/sign/ Connect with us: Contact: contact@thedailylawyer.in Website: https://thedailylawyer.in/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedailylawyerig/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-v-krishnan/ Connect with Zoho Sign: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zohosignofficial/?hl=en X: https://x.com/ZohoSign?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zohosign/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@zohosign Explore: https://www.zoho.com/en-in/sign/ #TheDailyLawyer #ZohoSign #GeneralCounselSeries #LegalLeadership #InHouseCounsel #LegalPodcast #WomenInLaw #LawAndLife #LegalTech #JennaKrishnan #ManjareeChowdhary

In this episode, we dive into the often-overwhelming world of building a tech stack for your coaching business! We know the thought of sorting through all the technology options can make your eyes glaze over, but fear not! We break it down into manageable pieces, discussing everything from accounting software to payment processors, calendaring systems, and even email marketing tools. Adding tech to your process should save you time and money, not cause you headaches and cost you cash. Our goal is to help you streamline your processes so you can focus on what you do best – coaching! Are you ready to take your coaching business to the next level? Listen in as we share our personal experiences with different tools and provide recommendations that can help you build a solid tech foundation for a thriving coaching practice.

Marketing doesn't have to be complicated, expensive, or exhausting. Thanks to today's tools, even a solopreneur can build consistent visibility, grow an audience, and connect withclients—all without a big team or big budget.In this episode of Divas, Diamonds & Dollars, we're tackling one of the most overwhelming areas for multipreneurs: marketing. Too often, business owners burn themselves out trying to “do all the things,” when the real key is consistency, visibility, and connection. Technology makes that possible—without draining your wallet or your energy.Consistency Rules: The truth is, showing up regularly isoften harder than the actual marketing work. Solopreneurs especially struggle to keep up. But consistency doesn't have to mean “more.” It's about showing up smarter. That's where scheduling, automation, and repurposing come in. Tools like Later, Buffer, or Hootsuite can automate your posts, while email platforms like Mailchimp or ConvertKit keep you connected with your audience. And one piece of content can become many—a blog becomes a newsletter, a LinkedIn post, even a Reel.Visibility Without the Overwhelm: You don't have to be everywhere, all the time. Instead, focus on becoming “a little bit famous” in your area of expertise. Branding tools like Canva Pro make it easy to stay on brand across platforms. Video editing apps like OpusClips, CapCut, or InShot help youtransform long-form content into short, high-impact clips. And with SEO helpers like Ubersuggest or Keywords Everywhere, you can ensure your posts and blogs are optimized with the words your audience is actually searching for.From Interest to Connection: Ultimately, marketing isn't just about being seen—it's about building relationships that last. That's where community-building tools come in. Use landing page builders like ConvertKit, Leadpages, or Carrd to capture leads. Explore CRMs like HubSpot or Zoho to nurture those leads with email follow-up and automations. And don't forget to measure your impact—analytics tools like Google Analytics or IG Insights help you double down on what's actually working.Summary: Marketing is only as complicated as we make it. Focus on three goals: consistency, visibility, and connection. Choose tools that simplify your process, amplify your voice, and help you build authentic relationships. You don't need a 10-person team—you just need the right tools, used well.Your Action Item: This week, choose one area of your marketing—social posts, email, or community-building—and test one tech tool that can simplify it. Track the results, refine your process, and celebrate the extra time you buy back.

In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol we bring you the top stories shaping India's tech and startup ecosystem. The government proposes stricter IT Rules to regulate deepfakes, ensuring clear labeling and transparency. UPI transactions surge this October, fueled by Diwali shopping and GST cuts. Zoho prepares to launch Zoho Pay, aiming to compete with Google Pay and PhonePe. Plus, India Quotient raises $129 million for its fifth fund, signaling renewed investor confidence in early-stage Indian startups.

Tune in to the day's newsletter to learn more about the Union Budget's 5-year sectoral plan in alignment with Viksit Bharat, a possible record outlay for MGNREGA, Zoho's new consumer payments app, lifetime trustees at Tata Trusts, the pre-IPO advisory boom and OpenAI's plan to keep users within its ecosystem.

Send us a textIn this episode, we explore how to effectively implement AI in your growth marketing strategy to streamline operations, enhance engagement, and drive measurable ROI. From using AI-powered CRMs like HubSpot and Zoho to automate campaigns and segment audiences, to leveraging chatbots, predictive analytics, and AI-driven SEO tools, the episode breaks down how to integrate machine learning and automation for smarter marketing execution. You'll learn practical applications of tools like Jasper, Canva Magic Studio, Looka, and SmartBot360, as well as HIPAA-compliant messaging platforms for healthcare practices. Whether you're looking to optimize digital ads, personalize patient communication, or boost retention through automation, this episode reveals a clear roadmap to modernizing your marketing ecosystem with AI for sustained business growth.Welcome to Private Practice Survival Guide Podcast hosted by Brandon Seigel! Brandon Seigel, President of Wellness Works Management Partners, is an internationally known private practice consultant with over fifteen years of executive leadership experience. Seigel's book "The Private Practice Survival Guide" takes private practice entrepreneurs on a journey to unlocking key strategies for surviving―and thriving―in today's business environment. Now Brandon Seigel goes beyond the book and brings the same great tips, tricks, and anecdotes to improve your private practice in this companion podcast. Get In Touch With MePodcast Website: https://www.privatepracticesurvivalguide.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonseigel/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonseigel/https://wellnessworksmedicalbilling.com/Private Practice Survival Guide Book

This week we talk about: Zoho CRM: Setup Menu Enhancements for CRM for Everyone Zoho Social: The Social Wall September 2025 Updates Zoho Desk: Qwen and Ticket-Based Article Generation Our Implementation, Read, Code Share, and Tip of the Week Read the show notes: https://zenatta.com/episode-377/   

A rotina de trabalho está cada vez mais fragmentada e, com tantas abas abertas, produtividade e segurança acabam ficando em segundo plano. Mas e se fosse possível reunir tudo em um só lugar? No episódio de hoje do Podcast Canaltech, a gente conversa com Fernanda Bordini, Head de Colaboração da Zoho Workplace, sobre como a empresa está repensando a forma como colaboramos no ambiente corporativo. Com uma plataforma que integra mais de 10 aplicativos em uma única aba, incluindo e-mail, chat, nuvem e ferramentas de IA, a Zoho aposta em segurança desde a origem, redução de custos e mais fluidez no dia a dia das empresas.Você também vai conferir: Novo vírus se espalha pelo WhatsApp e rouba dados de brasileiros, novo dobrável da Huawei promete preço menor e tela extra na parte traseira, SpaceX prepara nova Starship, Starlink pode ter descontos históricos na Black Friday e vazamento gigante de Pokémon expõe dados, mas Nintendo minimiza ataque hacker. Este podcast foi roteirizado e apresentado por Fernanda Santos e contou com reportagens de Lilian Sibila, Vinicius Moschen, João Melo, André Leonardo, sob coordenação de Anaísa Catucci. A trilha sonora é de Guilherme Zomer, a edição de Jully Cruz e a arte da capa é de Erick Teixeira. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Frank Sohn welcomes Marc de Mey of Merkato Group—the team behind Merkato CPQ and brands Quootz, CPQ Belgium, Sell It Easy, CPQing Solutions, and DOK.legal. Marc shares his path from aircraft mechanics to CPQ leadership and explains how Merkato's low-code/no-code, API-first, headless architecture helps manufacturers move from complex requirements to accurate quotes fast. We compare hands-off vs. hands-on implementation models across the group, and why an external ecosystem of Merkato experts accelerates adoption. You'll hear practical integration patterns with Salesforce, SAP, Epicor, Infor, Odoo, Zoho and CAD tools like PTC Creo and Solidworks. We also cover three buying drivers—capturing hard product knowledge, creating a single source of truth that eliminates double entry, and delivering modern visualization. Best for manufacturers, OEMs, distributors, and EPCs (50–1000 employees), primarily in Europe but with global reach.

•⁠ ⁠Deepavali nostalgia!•⁠ ⁠வாட்ஸ்அப்பை முந்துமா ZoHo-வின் அரட்டை செயலி?•⁠ ⁠தலைமை நீதிபதி மீது செருப்பு வீச்சு... வீசிய நபர்மீது நடவடிக்கை எடுக்காதது ஏன்?

In this powerful episode, Joshua Moroles sits down with Tejano icon #BobbyPulido, who's now stepping into a new chapter as a candidate for #Texas15thCongressionalDistrict.

This week we talk about: *New* Vani By Zoho: Intelligent Visual Collaboration Platform Zoho SalesIQ: AI-Powered Chat Routing with Sentiment, Intent & Topic Filters Zoho Books: October 2025 Updates Our Implementation, Read, Code Share, and Tip of the Week Read the show notes: https://zenatta.com/episode-376/   

In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Interview with Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu who talks about India's Swadeshi tech movement, the importance of registering IP locally, and Zoho's efficient approach to AI development. They also cover MEITY Secretary S. Krishnan's vision for India as a global product nation and Foxconn's massive Rs 15,000 crore investment in Tamil Nadu, creating 14,000 jobs.

This week, Monika explores the rising conversation around India's homegrown digital ecosystem and asks whether it's time to switch from foreign platforms to Indian ones. As more Indians pay for cloud storage, app subscriptions, and premium digital services, billions of dollars flow each year to U.S.-based tech giants like Google, Meta, and Amazon. A recent report estimates these companies collectively earn $15–20 billion annually from India, contributing to the U.S. services trade surplus. Monika highlights how countries like China have built self-reliant digital networks and argues that India too needs to invest in indigenous platforms that retain both data and money within the country.Monika spotlights Zoho's Arattai, an Indian-made messaging app offering a local alternative to WhatsApp. Created by Chennai-based Zoho and its founder Sridhar Vembu, the platform is part of a broader effort to build secure, locally hosted digital tools—from office software to cloud infrastructure. Zoho's model—built without foreign funding and with servers that keep Indian data on Indian soil—illustrates how homegrown innovation can strengthen both digital sovereignty and economic resilience. Just as UPI transformed payments by breaking dependence on Visa and Mastercard, Monika suggests India can now extend that success to digital services, reducing exposure to foreign control and keeping value creation domestic.In listener questions, Pavan Prabhakar asks how to introduce his 18-year-old nephew to the right kind of market learning beyond the basics of financial literacy, Devendra Paralkar seeks guidance on whether to add index funds or continue with his existing active mutual funds, and Manjiri Verma, a 40-year-old single mother, wants to understand how to balance her equity-debt allocation while saving for her daughter's education and prepaying her home loan.Chapters:(0:00-0:00) The Cost of Our Digital Lives(0:00-0:00) India's Move Toward Homegrown Digital Services(0:00-0:00) Guiding the Next Generation in Money Matters(0:00-0:00) Balancing Active and Index Fund Investments(0:00-0:00) Managing Risk and Building Long-Term WealthIf you have financial questions that you'd like answers for, please email us at ⁠mailme@monikahalan.com⁠ Monika's book on basic money management⁠⁠⁠https://www.monikahalan.com/lets-talk-money-english/⁠⁠⁠Monika's book on mutual funds⁠⁠https://www.monikahalan.com/lets-talk-mutual-funds/⁠⁠Monika's workbook on recording your financial life⁠⁠⁠https://www.monikahalan.com/lets-talk-legacy/⁠⁠⁠Calculators⁠⁠⁠https://investor.sebi.gov.in/calculators/index.html⁠⁠⁠You can find Monika on her social media @monikahalan. Twitter ⁠⁠⁠@MonikaHalan⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@MonikaHalan⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠@MonikaHalan⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn ⁠⁠@MonikaHalan⁠⁠Production House: ⁠⁠www.inoutcreatives.com⁠⁠Production Assistant:⁠⁠ Anshika Gogoi⁠

Left-Congress Meltdown Over Zoho Indian Messenger App Becoming #1 | Anti-Brahmin Attacks, Dravidians

This week we talk about: Zoho CRM: New Structured Address Field Zoho Desk: Transition to API Credits Zoho Bigin: External Record Sharing for Customers Our Implementation, Read, Code Share, and Tip of the Week Read the show notes: https://zenatta.com/episode-375/   

In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack how big tech IPOs like Groww, Lenskart, Meesho and others are lined up for a post-Diwali party. Zoho reaffirms its India-first data hosting strategy as usage of Arattai surges. The real money gaming crackdown intensifies under the IT Act, while e-commerce giants face heat for not passing on GST cuts to consumers even as festive sales soar. Plus, Japan's UNLEASH Capital closes a Rs 300 crore fintech fund for India.

This week we talk about: Zoho CRM: Canvas Grid Component Zoho Notebook: Microsoft OneNote Migration Tool Zoho Meeting: Hubspot Integration Our Implementation, Read, Code Share, and Tip of the Week Read the show notes: https://zenatta.com/episode-374/   

In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we deep dive into the real human cost of TCS layoffs, exploring employee anxiety, forced resignations, and the controversial ‘fluidity list.' We also look at why founders of top startups are reclaiming the promoter tag to regain control and signal long-term commitment. Plus, Zoho's Arattai app has seen a 100x surge in signups and can it rival WhatsApp in the long run, online credit card spending hit record highs during Amazon and Flipkart's festive sales, and Indian EV and manufacturing startups are innovating with rare-earth-free motors to reduce China dependency.

On this episode of The YM Show, I sit down with my good buddy Michael Kleinfeld, a top performer in B2B sales. We get super practical about how he actually wins contracts—from the first cold call, to follow-ups, to proposals—and how you can apply the same frameworks in any industry.If you're in sales (or you're a founder doing sales yourself), this episode is a cheat-sheet: the ins & outs, do's & don'ts, misconceptions, and yes—the occasional “scheme” to watch for—so you can close more cleanly and build long-term relationships.

AI's Impact on Work Quality, Google's Legal Battles, and Global Shifts in Tech In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers a range of significant tech topics. The episode opens with a promotion for the new audiobook 'Elisa, A Tale of Quantum Kisses.' The main segments include a study on 'work slop,' AI-generated work that appears polished but lacks substance, Google's ongoing legal issues concerning its advertising monopoly, and India's push towards self-reliance in tech with Zoho challenging Microsoft. Additionally, there's a discussion on a new book warning about the existential risks of superintelligent AI. The episode concludes with a reminder to support the audiobook while emphasizing the importance of meaningful, non-AI-generated content. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:45 The Rise of Work Slop AI 03:15 Google's Antitrust Battle 06:00 India's Push for Self-Reliance in Tech 07:15 The Existential Risk of Super Intelligent AI 08:24 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

On this episode of the Woodard Report podcast, Heather and Joe speak about the Supreme Court's pending decision on tariffs, how it could trigger massive refunds for businesses, and why accountants need to prepare now. They also discuss Ernst & Young's $1 billion investment in AI, exploring how automation might relieve staffing shortages while reshaping the profession. Current events — Refunds on Tariffs if Supreme Court rules them Unconstitutional Ernst & Young (EY) pledged $1 billion to advanced AI and workforce development TV/Movie quote of the week — RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Joe mentioned Game of Thrones Excellent things we learned — The Case for Using Small Language Models The JOLT Effect: How High Performers Overcome Customer Indecision Member spotlight — Jane Watkins The Woodard Report article of the week — Better Questions. Better Hires. Stronger Firms. Thank you to our show sponsor, Zoho! Zoho is a unique and powerful software suite to transform the way you work, designed for businesses of all sizes, built by a company that values your privacy. Learn more about the show and our sponsors at Woodard.com/podcast

Why you should listenGeorge Easton shares his journey from executive recruiter to building North America's largest Zoho partner by headcount (60 team members), offering invaluable lessons for scaling service-based businesses.Learn his "full-cycle business management consultancy" model that serves manufacturing, legal, healthcare, and home services - and why being the "chocolate wheel" beats being a specialist.Discover how to transition from subcontractor-heavy operations to employee-focused teams, and why George wishes he'd made this switch earlier for better consistency and work quality.You're trapped between two impossible choices: stay laser-focused on one niche and miss opportunities, or spread yourself thin trying to serve everyone. You watch competitors win deals because they can handle the client's entire tech ecosystem while you're stuck explaining why they need multiple vendors. In this episode, I talk with George Easton from Ion8, who solved this dilemma by creating a "full-cycle business management consultancy" model. We discuss how he built North America's largest Zoho partner team, his middleware-first approach to connecting systems, and why he pivoted from subcontractors to employees for better client outcomes. Join us to learn how to build a scalable consultancy that serves clients across their entire technology ecosystem without becoming a jack-of-all-trades.About George EastonGeorge Easton is the CEO and Founder of ion8.net, North America's largest Zoho partner with nearly 60 staff operating virtually across seven countries. He's transformed what began as a marketing firm into a global "full-cycle business management consultancy" that serves as a comprehensive external operations partner for SMEs with 500 or fewer employees. George identified a critical market gap: businesses prefer one accountable partner over multiple specialized vendors.His entrepreneurial journey spans over two decades, from achieving top performer status at IBM Canada (exceeding quota by 100%+) to pioneering sports analytics at SportRFID with patented technology deployed across North American and European ski resorts. George is the product visionary behind ion8's proprietary middleware portfolio, including AI-powered call management and CRM integration tools. With credentials from Stanford University's Venture Lab, he's built his reputation on a proven methodology: implement scalable systems first, then apply targeted growth strategies to transform vendor relationships into strategic partnerships.Resources and Linksion8.netGeorge's LinkedIn profileN8nManusPrevious episode: 636 - The Systematic Approach to Building Bigger AI Consulting Deals with Taireez NiswanderCheck out more episodes of the Paul Higgins PodcastSubscribe to our YouTube channel: @PaulHigginsMentoringJoin our newsletterSuggested resources

This week we talk about: Zoho CRM Cadences: WhatsApp Follow-Ups & Expanded Limits Zoho Bigin: New SalesIQ Integration Zoho Books: iOS 26 Enhancements Our Implementation, Read, Code Share, and Tip of the Week Read the show notes: https://zenatta.com/episode-373/   

This week we talk about: Zoho Books: September ‘25 Updates Zoho Recruit: AI-Powered Assessments & Zia LLM Zoho Backstage: August ‘25 Updates Our Implementation, Read, Code Share, and Tip of the Week Read the show notes: https://zenatta.com/episode-372/   

Most SaaS companies have accepted the “cloud and AI tax” , the cost they pay to Amazon, Google, and Microsoft for storage and processing data. But Zoho is refusing to play along. Famous for its frugality, Zoho is now building its own AI models and data centers to keep costs down for the small and medium enterprises that make up most of its clientele.While rivals lean heavily on third-party clouds, Zoho has bet on a homegrown LLM—Zia—to power its products and stay affordable. But the strategy comes with risks, because building AI from scratch demands huge capital and relentless innovation.Tune in.Compete in India's first and only case competition.Daybreak is produced from the newsroom of The Ken, India's first subscriber-only business news platform. Subscribe for more exclusive, deeply-reported, and analytical business stories. If you are a student who wants to participate in The Ken's case build competition, or if you simply want to read the case, you can do that here: https://the-ken.com/case-competition-2025/ 

A full founder's arc: starting small, building global SaaS companies from Hyderabad, taking one to IPO, another to a billion-dollar exit, and then choosing to begin again (and again).Kiran Darisi began at Zoho, founding team member of Freshworks at 25, and stayed twelve years till the company went public. Today he is building Atomicwork, reinventing service management in the AI era. Sreedhar Peddineni started with Host Analytics back when SaaS was still called application service provider, went on to create the customer success category with Gainsight, and is now on his third venture with GTM Buddy.In this episode, we talk about what it takes to build companies that last for decades. We discuss how startups can find the “Goldilocks zone”,why smaller teams are creating more value than ever, and the mistakes founders often make when moving from SMB to enterprise.Both founders share how AI is reshaping every layer of SaaS, why it's both eating the pie and expanding it and what's left for entrepreneurs when the biggest AI companies are chasing every vertical.This conversation looks back at some of India's iconic SaaS companies, shares lessons from two decades of building, and looks ahead to the future of SaaS from India.0:00 — Atomicwork x GTM Buddy1:17 — Why They Chose to Be Founders Again8:27 — How to generate pipeline predictability at a startup?16:46 — Becoming Freshworks' Co-Founder at 2519:43 — How Atomicwork Co-Founders Connected & Chose Their Problem23:25 — Building Companies That Last for Decades27:18 — Why Smaller, High-Quality Teams Win30:21 — 1st vs 2nd Founders: What They Get Wrong31:56 — Scaling: SMB → Mid-Market → Enterprise33:36 — Category Creation at Gainsight40:03 — Disrupting vs Expanding Large Categories44:08 — How to Choose the Right Market49:08 — Why Atomicwork Chose This Category53:11 — The 'Goldilocks Zone' for a Startup Category57:11 — Can Salesforce Be Replaced?58:26 — Neon Fund x Atomicwork1:01:27 — Neon Fund x GTM Buddy1:03:44 — If Big AI Goes Everywhere, What's Left for B2B SaaS?1:07:36 — What to Build in the AI Era?1:10:35 — Is AI Expanding the Pie While Eating It?1:17:03 — How Useful Are Custom GPTs for Companies?1:20:34 — Workflows vs AI Workforce-------------India's talent has built the world's tech—now it's time to lead it.This mission goes beyond startups. It's about shifting the center of gravity in global tech to include the brilliance rising from India.What is Neon Fund?We invest in seed and early-stage founders from India and the diaspora building world-class Enterprise AI companies. We bring capital, conviction, and a community that's done it before.Subscribe for real founder stories, investor perspectives, economist breakdowns, and a behind-the-scenes look at how we're doing it all at Neon.-------------Check us out on:Website: https://neon.fund/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShowwConnect with Siddhartha on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthaahluwalia/Twitter: https://x.com/siddharthaa7-------------This video is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the individuals quoted and do not constitute professional advice.Send us a text

You're working 60+ hours a week, racking up business debt from marketing that isn't working, and you haven't even put yourself on payroll. Every time you try to scale, you hit the same ceiling—more clients means more personal delivery time, which means less time for marketing, which means your pipeline dries up. In this episode, I walk you through a real case study of Jay, a Zoho consultant who thought he had a sales problem but was actually trapped in what I call a "capacity spiral." I'll show you the exact diagnostic process that revealed his true bottleneck and how we restructured his business to increase revenue while working with clients he actually enjoys. You'll learn why you can't hustle your way past structural constraints and discover the three-step framework that transforms overwhelmed consultants into profitable business owners.Resources and LinksPaulhigginsmentoring.comPrevious episode: 634 - Stop Being the Bottleneck and Build Leaders Instead with Rachel PlowmanCheck out more episodes of the Paul Higgins PodcastSubscribe to our YouTube channel: @PaulHigginsMentoringJoin our newsletterSuggested resources

This week we talk about: Zoho CRM: Enhanced Data Export Options Zoho Analytics: September 2025 Updates Zoho Sign: Create, Collaborate, and Manage Agreements with AI Our Implementation, Read, Code Share, and Tip of the Week Read the show notes: https://zenatta.com/episode-371/   

This week we talk about: Zoho Projects: August 2025 Updates & 19-Year Milestone Zoho CRM: July 2025 Community Digest Zoho Vault: Introducing SecureForms Our Implementation, Read, Code Share, and Tip of the Week Read the show notes: https://zenatta.com/episode-370/   

Learn how a unified Zoho platform and centralized data reduce app sprawl, speed decisions, and improve customer experience. The discussion provides a practical playbook for leaders seeking fewer apps, stronger data integrity, and clear ROI.#Zoho #CXOTalk #TechLeadership #DataAnalytics #DigitalTransformation 

Send us a textThe enterprise software and services landscape is buzzing with fresh announcements that highlight the industry's accelerating shift toward AI, collaboration, and customer-centric innovation. Zoho launched Projects Plus, a new collaborative platform designed to streamline teamwork, while Accenture unveiled an AI Agent Builder to help enterprises create intelligent digital assistants at scale. Acumatica rolled out details of its 2025 R1 product release, reinforcing its momentum in the cloud ERP space, and Aisera expanded its reach with the debut of a global partner program. On the procurement front, Beroe strengthened its capabilities by acquiring nnamu, while Capgemini and NVIDIA announced a new collaboration that underscores the growing role of advanced computing in enterprise solutions. Deloitte entered the fray with the release of its Zora AI platform, and Hyland signaled its commitment to customer experience with the appointment of a Chief Customer Officer. Together, these moves paint a picture of an ecosystem evolving rapidly at the intersection of AI, collaboration, and industry-specific innovation.In today's episode, we invited a panel of industry analysts for a live discussion on LinkedIn to analyze current enterprise software stories. We covered many grounds including the direction and roadmaps of each enterprise software vendors. Finally, we analyzed future trends and how they might shape the enterprise software industry.Background Soundtrack: Away From You – Mauro SommFor more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs. rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform. 

This week we talk about: Zoho CRM: New Meeting Venue Option Zoho Forms: Inline OTP Verification Zoho Tables: August 2025 Performance Update Our Code Share, Blog,  and Tip of the Week Read the show notes: https://zenatta.com/episode-369/   

In today's special episode, Jim interviews Chandrashekar LSP, head of Zoho's Canadian operations. They delve into Zoho's AI breakthroughs, including their proprietary Zoho Intelligent Assistant (Zia). The conversation covers the development and application of Zoho's own large language models (LLMs), ranging from 1 billion to 7 billion parameters, and their implications for small to medium-sized businesses. They discuss privacy concerns, AI affordability, and the unique functionalities of Zoho's enterprise solutions. The episode highlights Zoho's dedication to providing accessible AI technology for businesses of all sizes while maintaining strict privacy standards. 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview 00:53 Meet Chandrashekar LSP: Head of Zoho Canada 02:29 Zoho's Roadshow and Discover Zoho Events 03:38 Introducing Zia: Zoho's AI Assistant 04:42 The Importance of Right-Sized AI Models 11:17 Zoho's Commitment to Privacy and Vertical Integration 15:38 AI in Business: Practical Use Cases and Benefits 26:45 Challenges and Opportunities in AI Adoption 40:33 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Send us a textThe enterprise technology landscape continues to move at a rapid pace, with several major announcements reshaping how organizations approach digital transformation. Phenom and Deloitte unveiled details of their strategic alliance, signaling a stronger push into talent experience innovation. Progress contributed to the developer community by releasing more than 50 UI components for free, while QAD ushered in a new era of leadership with the appointment of a new CEO. SAP expanded its process transformation portfolio by adding fresh capabilities to its SAP Signavio solution, and ServiceNow bolstered its AI-driven workflow platform through the acquisition of Moveworks. Zoho introduced Projects Plus, a new collaborative platform designed to streamline teamwork, while Accenture rolled out an AI Agent Builder to empower enterprises in creating advanced intelligent assistants. Acumatica also detailed the feature set of its 2025 R1 product release, underscoring its commitment to cloud ERP innovation, and Aisera broadened its ecosystem reach with the debut of a global partner program. Together, these developments highlight the intensifying competition and innovation across ERP, AI, and enterprise software markets.In today's episode, we invited a panel of industry analysts for a live discussion on LinkedIn to analyze current enterprise software stories. We covered many grounds including the direction and roadmaps of each enterprise software vendors. Finally, we analyzed future trends and how they might shape the enterprise software industry.Background Soundtrack: Away From You – Mauro SommFor more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs. rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform. 

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This week we talk about: Zoho CRM: CommandCenter 2.0 Zoho Recruit: Numerical Rating for Interviewer Assessments Zoho SalesIQ: Automating Timeout Chat Tracking with Workflows Our Implementation, Read, Code Share, and Tip of the Week Read the show notes: https://zenatta.com/episode-368/   

Microsoft Released Patches for SharePoint Vulnerability CVE-2025-53770 CVE-2025-53771 Microsoft released a patch for the currently exploited SharePoint vulnerability. It also added a second CVE number identifying the authentication bypass vulnerability. https://msrc.microsoft.com/blog/2025/07/customer-guidance-for-sharepoint-vulnerability-cve-2025-53770/ How Quickly Are Systems Patched? Jan took Shodan data to check how quickly recent vulnerabilities were patched. The quick answer: Not fast enough. https://isc.sans.edu/diary/How%20quickly%20do%20we%20patch%3F%20A%20quick%20look%20from%20the%20global%20viewpoint/32126 HP Enterprise Instant On Access Points Vulnerability HPE patched two vulnerabilities in its Instant On access points (aka Aruba). One allows for authentication bypass, while the second one enables arbitrary code execution as admin. https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=hpesbnw04894en_us Revealing the AppLocker Bypass Risks in The Suggested Block-list Policy AppLocker sample policies suffer from a simple bug that may enable some rule bypass, but only if signatures are not enforced. While reviewing Microsoft s suggested configuration, Varonis Threat Labs noticed a subtle but important issue: the MaximumFileVersion field was set to 65355 instead of the expected 65535. https://www.varonis.com/blog/applocker-bypass-risks Ghost Crypt Malware Leverages Zoho WorkDrive The Ghost malware tricks users into downloading by sending links to Zoho WorkDrive locations. https://www.esentire.com/blog/ghost-crypt-powers-purerat-with-hypnosis