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The ChannelPro 5 Minute Roundup is a look at news, trends, and tips for the SMB channel from ChannelPro Network Executive Editor Rich Freeman and managed services expert Erick Simpson.

Mar 17, 2023

Erick and Rich share thoughts on the latest ChannelPro State of the Channel survey, suggestions on leveraging ChatGPT to boost productivity and strengthen client relationships, and some very special news about the future of this podcast.

2023 State of the Channel: Full Speed Ahead on Opportunities

To keep up with Rich...


Mar 5, 2023

Erick and Rich discuss why news from Nerdio and Microsoft made this a big week in cloud management, why it’s never too soon to get rid of a toxic employee, and why getting a victory tattoo of your favorite team BEFORE the big game can be a bad idea.

Articles referenced in this episode:

Nerdio Adding Endpoint and...


Feb 24, 2023

Erick and Rich discuss two profitable opportunities many channel pros are missing out on, why upgrading the swag you give employees can deliver big ROI, and an IT company in India that’s pushing its staff—hard—to work less versus more.

Articles referenced in this episode:

IBM Security X-Force Threat...


Feb 17, 2023

Erick and Rich discuss how to spot and avoid burnout, why managing expectations is the key to eliminating costly surprises during customer onboarding, and a pesky woodpecker who deposited 700 lbs. of acorns inside a California homeowner’s walls.

Articles referenced in this episode:

Avoiding Burnout

Woodpeckers...


Feb 14, 2023

Erick and Rich discuss why ConnectWise’s new ChatGPT-based automation technology is important, the right and wrong ways to think about MSP valuations, and a 6-year-old who ordered $1,000 of food on Grubhub from his dad’s phone.

Articles referenced in this episode:

ConnectWise Adds ChatGPT-Based Scripting to RMM...