Michelle Accardi WINs by Unlocking Growth

Send us Fan MailIn this engaging episode of the WIN podcast, host Carrie Richardson sits down with Michelle Accardi, the dynamic CEO of LionGard. They discuss Michelle's unique approach to leadership, the importance of working in your flow state, and how LionGard is making strides in the cybersecurity industry. Michelle shares insights into the transition of leadership from LionGard’s founder Joe Alapat, the company’s core values, and the significance of urgency in achieving business goals. Listeners will gain valuable perspectives on growth, the challenges of running a business, and the exciting upcoming event, RoarCon.Episode Highlights:Michelle Accardi discusses the transition of leadership at LionGard and the impact of founder Joe Alapat’s vision.The concept of working in your "10X" or flow state and its importance in business success.LionGard's journey to becoming a full-fledged cybersecurity company.The introduction of a new core value at LionGard: a sense of urgency.Details about RoarCon, LionGard's first major event, and its significance.Michelle’s personal insights on growth, leadership, and maintaining a positive mindset.The importance of building relationships and networks in the MSP community.Guest Quotes:"If you ask a fish to climb a tree, you're not going to get very far. Put people where their talents are best served." - Michelle Accardi"Being in your flow state means doing activities that are easy and fun, bringing out the best in yourself." - Michelle Accardi"We’re a cybersecurity company with a cyber risk dashboard that shows cyber posture tied to cyber insurance controls." - Michelle Accardi"I love to grow the business. That's what excites me." - Michelle AccardiLinks and Resources Mentioned in the Show:LionGardRoarCon Event DetailsKeynote Speaker: Eric O'NeillMentioned Companies: Pax8, NTIVA, The Purple Guys, Ergos, MeriplexMSP CFO Carrie Richardson and Ian Richardson host the WIN Podcast - What's Important Now?They are the co-founders of Fox & Crow Group, a software development company building growth platforms for MSP and IT channel businesses.Learn more at:Fox & Crow Group - the MSP Sales Process platform and all-in-one CRM solution Fox & Crow Instinct - the MSP Decision Intelligence Platform for IT Channel VendorsFox & Crow Jackdaw - Competitive Intelligence Reports on Demand for MSP businesses Book time with Carrie here!Be a guest on WIN!  We host MSP channel founders, executives and sales and marketing leaders who are willing to share advice with other IT channel firms on how to build, grow or sell a business using examples from their own experience.