Smb Community Podcast By Karl W. Palachuk

Overview: In this episode of the SMB Community Podcast, hosts Amy Babinchak and James Kernan discuss various topics including the aftermath of the Super Bowl, the trends in mergers and acquisitions, and the effectiveness of Microsoft Action Pack programs. They explore the potential of AI in increasing productivity through a new book, 'AI Productivity Leap', and AI project management software. The episode also covers trending news from the growth trends of tech franchises to leadership changes in major companies.   Chapter Markers:   00:00 Introductions  00:52 Super Bowl Recap and Reactions 06:15 MSP Question of the Week: What is the Value of my MSP?  13:36 T-Mobile and Starlink Partnership 16:10 DeepSeek Hack and Government Response 17:27 Microsoft Action Pack Program Ending 19:02 Franchise Growth in the IT Industry 20:49 CEO Shuffling in the Tech Industry 21:28 Weekend Reads: Intel and Kaseya Leadership Changes 23:59 5 Minutes with a Smart Person Interview: Manish Bhardia of AIMEY.AI 27:49 AI Productivity Le