166: Transform Your Business with Technology w/ Shane Mishler

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: [email protected] Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Way-of-the-Wolf-Podcast/B08JJNXJ6C Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2BTGdO25Vop3GTpGCY8Y8E?si=ea91c1ef6dd14f15