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  • Episode 304: In Tune With Your Partnerships

    Episode 304: In Tune With Your Partnerships
    Jan 20 2026
    Sail the seas of tech and AI with experience and confidence. Gavin Garbutt, Co-Founder and Chairman of Augmentt shares how MSPs must evolve to secure and manage Microsoft 365 and SaaS environments. Adopt a security-first mindset, and dramatically increase technician capacity through standardized Microsoft security best practices; through a unified Microsoft Security Management Platform designed for MSPs. Gavin outlines why “blocking and tackling” fundamentals—leveraging audits and maintaining a consistent security posture—remain critical as MSPs prepare for AI-driven growth. Key Highlights: How Augmentt represents the “next generation of RMM” for Microsoft 365, Intune, Defender and SaaA visibility. Intune Autopilot enables MSPs to standardize, audit, and deploy policies across multiple tenants. 'Secret Sauce' for fostering successful partner and customer relationships. Series A funding, strategic partnerships and marketplace strategy (including Pax8) accelerate innovation and scale. Gavin’s vision for unified security, AI enablement, and helping MSPs become more profitable. The charge to go from being reactive to becoming proactive; for 10,000 users per tech and 5x revenue per tech. From sailing the open seas to navigating the channel’s next wave, this conversation delivers practical insight for MSP leaders planning for 2026 and beyond. Visit augmentt.com/ to learn more and to take advantage of a free security audit report & tool. Timestamps: Audit as a Best Practice 13:31 Quickfire Questions 32:45 What to Expect 36:26
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    47 min
  • Episode 303: What My Daughter Taught Me About AI

    Episode 303: What My Daughter Taught Me About AI
    Jan 14 2026
    The Future Is Already Here: What My Daughter Taught Me About AI In this special episode, Danny is joined by a very special guest—his daughter, Zoey Brown—for a candid and eye-opening conversation about how the next generation is already living with AI. While many leaders continue to debate adoption, Zoey demonstrates what natural, creative, and fearless AI usage actually looks like in practice—from homework support and music creation to writing and designing her own book. Highlights include: Reframe AI as an assistant—not a replacement—and how “the gap isn’t about access; it’s about adoption.” How Zoey uses AI today to support learning, artwork, writing, music, and content creation. Connecting real-world examples to practical applications for professionals and business leaders, emphasizing that the future belongs to those willing to start small, ask better prompts, and simply try. Zoey’s perspective of, “AI is not scary—it gives you more freedom to be creative and see your ideas come to life.” The next generation isn’t asking if AI will replace jobs—they’re asking, “What can I create?” Become a Patreon member and visit AppMeetup.com to learn more about our learning and development resources. A special thank you to Danny's daughter for her help with our book entitled, Identically Opposite: Find Your Voice and SPEAK. Pick up your copy today. Timestamps: How AI can be leveraged 3:21 Supporting our latest book 8:40 Words of encouragement 11:35
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    20 min
  • Episode 302: 2025 Insights & What to Expect in 2026

    Episode 302: 2025 Insights & What to Expect in 2026
    Jan 7 2026
    In this special, we reflect on insights from 2025 and what leaders should prepare for in 2026. From the realities behind last year’s AI hype, to the need for emphasizing execution, data quality, culture, and leadership. We also touch on experiences gained from producing over 400 podcast episodes. We also look ahead to 2026 as the focus shifts to responsible and agentic AI moving from theory into practice, and to AI integration across business functions. We even lay out some of our commitments for the year ahead—tying AI to measurable business outcomes, investing in learning frameworks, and taking more calculated risks—while reinforcing a core belief: technology adoption without mindset and culture change will not stick. Key Highlights AI in 2025 was all the rage and yet execution and data quality were true differentiators. Action beats indecision, and sustainability beats speed. Growth comes from focus, not endless expansion. Culture and mindset must lead technology adoption. 2026 will emphasize Responsible AI, agentic workflows, and outcome-driven benchmarks. Continued commitment to provide resources, including our AI simulation, courses and books. Be intentional, stay informed, and be bold as you build for the future. Become a sponsor, Patreon member and pick up our latest book entitled, Identically Opposite: Find Your Voice and SPEAK. Timestamps: Leverage AI 6:02 Identically Opposite SPEAK framework 9:12 Responsible AI 23:22
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    43 min
  • Episode 301: Your 2025 Leadership Review

    Episode 301: Your 2025 Leadership Review
    Dec 30 2025
    As 2025 comes to a close, let’s press pause before pushing ahead into the New Year. We want to make the case that a deliberate year-end leadership review is not optional—it is essential. Too many leaders roll straight into the year with ‘bigger’ goals but carry over the same habits, skipping the hard reflection that drives real progress. A proper review goes beyond listing accomplishments; it asks whether your leadership actually mattered, where it created value, and how it impacted people and results. When treated as a growth conversation rather than an administrative exercise, a year-end review becomes the foundation for clarity, trust, and momentum. Highlights: Why effective leadership reviews must be reflective, celebratory, and strategic. Three core dimensions of a 2025 leadership review: value delivered, performance under pressure, and accountability How avoidance and slipping standards quietly undermine results. Turning reflection into action by setting one clear leadership theme and one defining outcome for 2026. Be 'intentional' and leverage technology and resources including ours. Why focus, discipline, and accountability are the keys to truly “crushing” your goals next year. Thank you for your continued support. Visit AppMeetup.com for more learning and development resources, including our books, journals and training programs. Timestamps: Review 3 Aspects 6:40 3 Review Dimensions 10:03 A Performance Multiplier 19:10
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    32 min
  • Episode 300: Channel Pull and End-User Push

    Episode 300: Channel Pull and End-User Push
    Dec 23 2025
    How is AI reshaping channel go-to-market strategies—especially for SMBs? Demand Generation Manager for Channext and producer/host of the Partnerships Unraveled Podcast, Efe Senel shares how successful channel communities are built on trust, reputation, and deep partner understanding. Key Highlights: Efe’s unconventional journey from music into technology. Common mistakes in scaling partner ecosystems include distance, lack of connection, and trust erosion. Channext’s approach to “channel pull and end-user push” with their channel marketing automation platform. Lessons learned from podcasting (surpassed 200 episodes), mentorship, and building reputation-first channel strategies. Follow Efe on LinkedIn, follow the Partnerships Unraveled Podcast program and visit Channext.com to learn more about their partner marketing platform, and how embedding AI into channel programs, balancing automation with human connection, and scaling partnerships is a perfect mix for success. Timestamps: Importance of Trust & Connection 7:20 AI & Strategy 10:15 Marketing for Partners 25:01
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    33 min
  • Episode 299: Foster Intrapreneurship

    Episode 299: Foster Intrapreneurship
    Dec 16 2025
    How can you foster intrapreneurship and unlock entrepreneurial thinking inside your organization? Drawing from her upbringing in an entrepreneurial family and her experience scaling companies, Lisa Coyle, CEO of Promotive, shares how leaders can empower their people to think and act like owners. Lisa emphasizes that entrepreneurship is first a mindset—rooted in curiosity, resilience, and flexibility—and that organizations thrive when leaders give their teams permission to take risks, learn from failure, and contribute ideas with confidence. Highlights include: Why intrapreneurship is about empowering people to use entrepreneurial skills. Aligning teams around tools including MVV (Mission, Vision, and Values), adopting a 13-week execution rhythm, and 15Five to highlight wins and growth. “Give them permission to fail” — how celebrating failure builds confidence and innovation The leadership shift from “knowing everything” to creating weigh-in and buy-in. Using data, rhythm management, and feedback tools to reinforce ownership and accountability How consistently explaining the “why” trains teams to think like entrepreneurs. Joy she has that comes from developing children Visit 360payments.com/ and gopromotive.com/ and connect with Lisa on LinkeIn "the mindset shift comes after you empower them to have victories' Timestamps: Plan to Write a Book 7:15 Empower your Teams 14:10 Tools to Consider 18:45

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    If you want to master the art of audience engagement while learning how to conquer speaking anxiety, deliver persuasive presentations, and close more deals, this is the program for you. Twins Talk It Up is hosted by identical twin brothers Danny Suk Brown and David Suk Brown, who share leadership communication strategies designed to help professionals embrace the power of their authentic voice.

    Together, we’ll explore tips and tools to unlock the full potential of your voice, dominate every stage you step onto, and elevate your influence and value. Along the way, we’ll crush goals and share plenty of laughs.

    Book a Free 15-minute discovery call: dsbleadershipgroup.com/schedule-a-call/

    Website: appmeetup.com/twinstalkitup/

    Community: facebook.com/groups/publicspeakingpoints

    Patreon: patreon.com/twinstalkitup
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    44 min
  • Episode 298: Do the Right Thing

    Episode 298: Do the Right Thing
    Dec 9 2025
    'Doing the right thing' in business is crucial for long-term success, fostering trust with customers, employees, and strategic partners. Leading with this focus helps enhance brand reputation, increase profitability through efficiency, and build a healthy organizational culture, as ethical practices drive loyalty and better performance. What does doing the right thing actually look like in business? Chris Allen, VP of Sales at Augmentt, provides insight into his leadership and shares how his leadership mantra—“Do the right thing”—continues to shape his approach to building high-performing sales cultures rooted in hope, accountability, and authenticity. Highlights include: Augmentt’s platform and innovative approach to supporting their strategic partnerships. Intune Management, deeper AI integration through their new AI Policy Analyzer, and how partner feedback is actively shaping their 2026 roadmap. “Chaos tends to breed opportunities” and elevate leadership. Chris's core values are to be hopeful, be accountable and be real. How MSPs are leveraging Augmentt to increase MRR and enrich security offerings. Be sure to follow Chis on LinkedIn and visit augmentt.com/ to learn more about their Microsoft-centric SaaS Security Management platform. Timestamps: 'Do the right thing' 10:35 Working with Augmentt 15:29 Strategic relationship with Microsoft 23:07 Quickfire questions 26:22

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    If you want to master the art of audience engagement while learning how to conquer speaking anxiety, deliver persuasive presentations, and close more deals, this is the program for you. Twins Talk It Up is hosted by identical twin brothers Danny Suk Brown and David Suk Brown, who share leadership communication strategies designed to help professionals embrace the power of their authentic voice.

    Together, we’ll explore tips and tools to unlock the full potential of your voice, dominate every stage you step onto, and elevate your influence and value. Along the way, we’ll crush goals and share plenty of laughs.

    Book a Free 15-minute discovery call: dsbleadershipgroup.com/schedule-a-call/

    Website: appmeetup.com/twinstalkitup/

    Community: facebook.com/groups/publicspeakingpoints

    Patreon: patreon.com/twinstalkitup
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    38 min
  • Episode 297: Plan for a Successful TSP & Conference Journey

    Episode 297: Plan for a Successful TSP & Conference Journey
    Dec 4 2025
    Planning for a successful TSP and conference journey begins with one essential principle: make every client and every attendee feel as though the message was crafted specifically for them. In this special IT Nation Connect Global edition, we sit down with Syed Fraz, CEO of ITMSC, and Amanda Young, Sr. Director of Global Events at ConnectWise, to explore how personalization, preparation, and community-driven experiences shape stronger outcomes for both MSPs and major industry conferences. We get a glimpse of Syed's entrepreneurial mindset and appetite for growth. Syed shares how MSPs can embrace AI, foster open conversations, empower their technicians, and cultivate relationships where “everyone is a friend.” Amanda takes us behind the curtain of a world-class event—revealing the six-month planning window, the five pillars guiding IT Nation’s design, and how her team balances tradition with innovation in an era where technology and attendee expectations evolve rapidly. Her goal, 'it's about a connected experience' and one that is community-centric.

    Learn more by visiting syncgoose.com, itmsc.net/ and itnation.connectwise.com/ See you at the next ITNation Conference & Tech event Timestamps: 01:14 – Marker Part 1: Syed Fraz 27:36 – Marker Part 2: Amanda Y_PGM

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    If you want to master the art of audience engagement while learning how to conquer speaking anxiety, deliver persuasive presentations, and close more deals, this is the program for you. Twins Talk It Up is hosted by identical twin brothers Danny Suk Brown and David Suk Brown, who share leadership communication strategies designed to help professionals embrace the power of their authentic voice.

    Together, we’ll explore tips and tools to unlock the full potential of your voice, dominate every stage you step onto, and elevate your influence and value. Along the way, we’ll crush goals and share plenty of laughs.

    Book a Free 15-minute discovery call: dsbleadershipgroup.com/schedule-a-call/

    Website: appmeetup.com/twinstalkitup/

    Community: facebook.com/groups/publicspeakingpoints

    Patreon: patreon.com/twinstalkitup
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    45 min