Smb Community Podcast By Karl W. Palachuk

Overview: In this episode of the SMB Community Podcast, hosts James and Amy are back to discuss a wide range of topics relevant to the MSP community. The episode begins with professional insights, starting with advice on purchasing a local competitor MSP and moving on to broader industry trends. They discuss the impact of major companies restructuring for AI, changes in H-1B visa regulations affecting tech workers, and Microsoft's new return-to-office policy. The episode wraps up with discussions on upcoming economic indicators and opportunities for MSPs to thrive despite broader economic challenges. Amy also promotes an AI class for MSPs, launching in October at thirdtier.net.  --- Chapter Markers: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:35 Weekend Recap  05:03 MSP Question of the Week: Buying a Local Competitor 10:08 AI Trends and Business Restructuring 13:47 TikTok Deal and Microsoft Office Mandate 20:48 Economic Updates and Predictions 23:42 Conclusion and Upcoming Events --- New Book Release: I'm proud to ann