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

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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 Application Management Through Intune to Manager for MSP Solution

The Microsoft Intune Suite fuels cyber safety and IT efficiency

Newcastle fan left red-faced after premature tattoo 

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 Intelligence Index 2023(link is external)

Addigy Releases 2023 State of Apple Device Management Industry Report for MSPs

Please go home! Indian firm deploys software for work-life balance