Podcast Show Notes – Episode 166 | 03.05.2024
Episode Title: Technology in Business with Shane Mishler
Episode summary introduction:
In this episode, Sean Barnes talks with Shane Mishler of SD Tech about hiring talent, transitioning leadership roles, and managing multiple companies. They delve into the importance of technology investments, share experiences of communication struggles, and discuss differentiating strategies in the tech industry. They also address the shift from being tech-centric to people-centric.
Key Moments
00:00 - Introduction to guest Shane Missler and SD Tech
06:04 - The importance of hiring the right talent and the hiring process at SD Tech
11:02 - Transition from leading a large team to a small startup and Sean's role in the oil and gas industry
16:06 - Managing multiple companies as a managed service provider and client selection
20:44 - Maintaining technology standards and change management process in SD Tech
24:05 - The struggle of convincing business owners about the importance of technology investments
28:51 - Sean's experience with a controller failure and its impact on the corporation
32:13 - Communication struggles with clients and a case study on small practice falling victim to crypto lock
37:47 - Differentiating SD Tech from other MSPs and its organic growth strategy
43:10 - The shift from being a typical IT guy to becoming a people person and the role of technology in businesses
45:28 - Contacting Shane and SD Tech
46:01 - Show Close and Thank You
Guest: Shane Mishler
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-mishler-23678327/
SD Tech: https://www.sd-tech.net/
Host: Sean Barnes
Website: https://www.wsssolutions.com/
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanbarnes/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/wsssolutions/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/thewayofthewolf/
YouTube: youtube.thewayofthewolf.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_seanbarnes
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/the_seanbarnes
https://www.instagram.com/the_wayofthewolf
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_seanbarnes
Email: Sean@thewayofthewolf.com
Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Way-of-the-Wolf-Podcast/B08JJNXJ6C
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2BTGdO25Vop3GTpGCY8Y8E?si=ea91c1ef6dd14f15
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