From Stuck to Successful

In this episode, I sit down with Scott Spatz—President of Cooperative Systems and a 25-year veteran of the IT services industry who truly understands what it takes to build a thriving, people-first organization in a highly technical world. Scott's journey from engineer to executive is built on more than just strategy—it's grounded in purpose. As the President of Cooperative Systems, a leading MSP...

In this episode, I sit down with Hal Reynolds, one of my personal heroes. Hal believes in youth and technology, and he's passionate about transforming the esports landscape into opportunities for young minds to develop real-world skills in coding, gamification, AI, and technology. Hal Reynolds is the visionary and founder of DYGI, which is built on the belief that data, grit, and innovation drive...

In this episode, I sit down with Brady Nash—one of the wisest and most strategic business minds I've ever met.    Brady's entrepreneurial journey is nothing short of remarkable. He started his company with credit card debt, selling plasma on weekends to keep things afloat. Fast forward to today, he's led a successful exit with a private equity acquisition for a very large (and undisclosed) sum.  ...

Alane is the Co-Founder of Biggest Goal, where she and her team builds workflows and systems in Asana, Monday.com, and ClickUp that help businesses grow and scale through automation. But, this wasn't how the show went. We talked about self-limiting beliefs, how tech business owners struggle with mental health challenges that destroy their lives, and the barriers that keep them from growing their b...

Brett has had a rich journey in the IT channel that has spanned more than 25 years. Brett Jaffe has masterminded, created, and led dozens of teams. He has architected international channel partner programs, and is a seasoned speaker, consultant, and trusted advisor. Now, as a vital cog in the MSP+OS machinery, post the ConnectStrat merger, Brett is eager to channel his expertise to uplift the ITSP...

Ryan owns a growing and thriving MSP based in Indiana. He's been in IT for more than 20 years and is passionate about solving business problems using technology. Check out this longer than normal episode where we talk about email marketing best practices, sales processes, mental health, and celebrating milestones along the way. Resources:   Website:  https://myitindy.com/ LinkedIn:    https://www....

Alane is the Co-Founder of Workday Ninja, a platform that helps businesses systemize their businesses by teaching them how to use project management systems such as Asana, ClickUp, and Monday.com. The entire goal is to help get business owners into doing the things they love and NOT the things they hate. Listen to this show, as we talk about things to avoid in growth, hiring friends, and stubborn...

Jamison is one of my favorite people – he's an experienced entrepreneur and strategic coach who's dedicated his life to helping leaders and organizations achieve their best. He's one of the most honest and genuine individuals I've ever met, and he offers our audience a wealth of knowledge and expertise .   Currently, he's the Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at MSP+OS, where he spends his tim...

In this episode, George and I talk about balancing travel for business with family, and how he replaced bad Wi-Fi equipment in his high school and got expelled...almost. George unpacks the struggles of owning and running his IT firm and his VoIP business, BVoIP. George happens to be the coolest Philadelphia Eagles fan, ever. Give this show a listen to hear about George's 24-year journey from being...

Andy Bailey is the founder of  Petra Coach and Boundless.me , a team of entrepreneurial business coaches sent to implement their no B.S. approach to inspire, transform and scale your business teams. Spending most of his time these days in 'start-up mode' with his latest growth business, Boundless, Andy serves in an advisory role to the leadership team at Petra Coach. Andy is a serial entrepreneur,...

With over 40 years of experience in the IT and MSP industry, Howard is passionate about helping other MSP owners and their staff achieve their full potential. Howard is the President of Project Fuel and the COO and Co-founder of MSP Fuel, which provides MSPs with the same systems and strategies his partner and himself used to grow three MSPs to over $300K in MRR each at 7-figure profits. Howard be...

Aaron is one of the most likable and creatively shrewd guests we've had on the show. Aaron has a plethora of wisdom and knowledge stored inside of him and it's saved for the best projects. He and his business partner started Capsule 25 years ago and have kept the tradition alive through economic downturns, layoffs, and resets. Despite it all, he leads a talented team that is creative, curious, and...

Hector is the CEO of Dega Systems where he thrives on learning, challenges, and growth. He began his career working in a crisis hotline counseling center and these experiences and ability spawned his career in solving technology problems. With 25 years of experience in managing technology at high-growth companies and organizations, he serves as the visionary and leader at Dega Systems. He lives fo...

Episode #25: From Stuck to Successful – Interview with DJ Waldow – Business Owner, Writer, Startup Founder, Email Rebel DJ Waldow loves words. He's also my hero because he wrote the world's best book about email marketing. The Rebels Guide to Email Marketing is a book that changed my life because of the concepts in it.   DJ has spent time at many software companies like Bronto, Marketo, and Zignal...

Episode #26: From Stuck to Successful - Interview with Mandy McEwen - Mod Girl Founder and Luminetics Founder Mandy is an expert at helping B2B businesses use digital marketing and LinkedIn to grow their businesses. She's a LinkedIn Sales Navigator Trainer, infusing 17 years of digital marketing to help brands grow via social selling. She's also a nomad, traveling the world and living her best lif...

 Episode #24: From Stuck to Successful – Interview with Amy Kardel - Co-Founder of Clever Ducks Amy is an experienced international entrepreneur providing IT industry leadership and practical solutions to business challenges through her IT firm, Clever Ducks, and through the work she does at CompTIA. She's devoted to helping the IT industry grow and empower women, she's a board member, and she's a...

Kate is a remarkable woman who's traveled an indelible journey, rising from stuck to success. She's doing incredible work in helping transform the lives of men by helping them rewrite their pasts, release the things that are holding them back, and ultimately reclaiming their futures. Inside her practice and coaching business, she spends her time learning about human behavior and the subconscious m...

Josh Lannon is a special individual. He's a driven man who colors outside the lines, helping service members, law enforcement officers, first responders, and veterans get the treatment they need as they heal from the damages of PTSD, chemical dependency, and other addictions. Josh's story of resilience is a core identity and attribute of the organization he co-founded, Warriors Heart. Josh is a wa...

Master Sergeant Tom Spooner wants military men and law enforcement veterans to know that they are not alone. As a former Special Operations Veteran with more than two decades of military service, Tom Spooner has seen things that most humans only read about in books or see on the movie screen. Throughout his decorated military career, he spent time with the 82nd Airborne as a Green Beret in the US...

Ashley Cox is the first and only female international emotional analysis and resolution coach for nice guys. A self-proclaimed, "Nice Guy Magnet," she uses her experiences as a woman and her 12+ year background in trauma and teaching to help "nice guys" and "nice business guys" toxic proof their boardrooms and bedrooms to create more wealth. Featured on The Conscious Man Podcast, The Profoundly Po...

"It's not what you say that matters – it's what people hear." - Neal Foard. This is one of the most INTERESTING podcasts I've ever done with expert storyteller, Neal Foard. Neal has been in the advertising and marketing space for more than 25 years. He's worked to create award winning ad campaigns for powerful brands like Budweiser, Lexus and Sony, and he's gained a fiercely loyal following on soc...

This is one of my favorite podcast interviews because it's with my good friend, Kelly Siegel.     Kelly is the CEO of National Technology Management (NTM), an outsourced IT services firm based in Detroit, Michigan. He's a larger-than-life personality who's risen from poverty to profit and success. He has an educational background in criminal justice and sociology from Western Michigan University a...

This is one of my favorite podcast interviews because we're talking about growth, the criteria needed to grow, and how to eventually sell a professional services firm.    Our guest is Dr. Joe O'Mahoney, a published author, researcher, and leading authority on the consulting industry and a consultant to boutiques and small consulting firms. Dr. Joe practices what he preaches: he has been a corporat...

This is one of my favorite podcast interview guests, Craig Siegel because of the STRAIGHT FIRE we walk through in a phenomenal 45-minute podcast interview.   Craig has dedicated himself to personal growth and transformation by revamping his mindset. As in COMPLETELY changing how he thinks. He now wants to help others manufacture BIG breakthroughs of their own. The vision for his community is to en...

This is one of my favorite podcast interviews BECAUSE it's with my ADHD coach, Neil Swanson!    Neil is affectionately known as Dr. Neil at SGS because he's SO smart and wise. Neil has worked as a minister, a counselor, a construction contractor, and a building consultant. Neil grew up in Wisconsin, went to school in the Midwest and New York City, and eventually settled in the great state of Virgi...