Business + Tech = Success

No one likes change.... and if they say they do; they're probably in change management! LOLTake a listen as Nancy interviews Valerie Hoskins, Founder of Precise Process Consulting about how businesses could implement change without it being so painful!Things like:When to startHow to go about itWhat to document and so much more!!About Valerie,Valerie Hoskins is a Certified Scrum Master and Change Management professional with a decade of experience consulting for F500 clients. Valerie holds a B.S. in Industrial & Systems Engineering and specializes in combining her continuous improvement background with large-scale organizational change initiatives. A dynamic professional, fluid in both the Agile and Waterfall methodologies, Ms. Hoskins leverages her unique skill-set to work cross-functionally with business and technical teams to lead complex systems implementations and org re-designs. Valerie is passionate about what she does and enjoys educating and assisting client’s with deploying innovative solutions that address both the people and operational aspects of change. Contact Valerie:LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriehoskins/LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/precise-process-consulting-llc/ Website: http://www.preciseconsultingfirm.com/ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________Contact Nancy Sabino:Website: www.nancysabino.comEmail: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancysabino/IG: https://www.instagram.com/nancysabinosct/FB: https://www.facebook.com/Nancysabinosctceo

In this episode, Nancy sits down with Brandi Harleaux, COO of South Post Oak Recycling Center. A Metals Recycling (or Scrap Metal) Facility in Houston, Texas. From generational business to yes, systems and processes. So many business, life, and of course, IT knowledge nuggets to be digested in this episode. No spoilers in this description..... ________________________________________________________________________________________________________About Brandi Harleaux: Brandi Harleaux is the Chief Operations Officers for South Post Oak Recycling Center; a Houston based scrap metal and electronics recycling facility. Brandi has principle responsibility for operating and leading a second-generation business that opened in 1994. SPORC has two locations in the Houston area and specializes in buying and selling both non-ferrous and ferrous metal recyclables.As the COO, Brandi wears many hats and her scope of responsibility includes, setting vision, strategy, overseeing financial management, identifying new markets, business development, customer relationship management, overseeing internal processes and driving the people strategy.Brandi holds a B.S. in Psychology with a Minor in Business Administration from the University of Houston, M.S. in Industrial Organizational Psychology from California State University and an M.B.A from Pepperdine.Reach out to Brandi:713-433-9944https://southpostoakrecycling.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandiharleaux/https://www.linkedin.com/company/south-post-oak-recycling/about/https://www.instagram.com/sporc_recycling/https://www.facebook.com/sporcrecycling________________________________________________________________________________________________________Contact Nancy Sabino:Website: www.nancysabino.comEmail: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancysabino/IG: https://www.instagram.com/nancysabinosct/FB: https://www.facebook.com/Nancysabinosctceo

Who loves HIPAA compliance? Not many people. And yet, it may be a misunderstood law.Dive into some of the ins and outs and learn some of the top mistakes that healthcare companies large and small make when it comes to HIPAA compliance with host, Nancy Sabino and guest, Sarah Badahman CEO and Co-Founder of HIPAATrek.About Sarah Badahman:As an experienced consultant, Sarah knows the unique challenges of HIPAA administration and developed a solution to guide healthcare administrators through the complex world of compliance. Sarah regularly speaks at healthcare and compliance industry conferences on HIPAA, risk management, security, training, and more. Sarah has spoken for the National Association of Rural Health Clinics and authored compliance training material for their professional training.How To Reach Sarahwww.hipaatrek.com314-272-2600 (office)https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbadahman________________________________________________________________________________________________________Contact Nancy Sabino:Website: www.nancysabino.comEmail: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancysabino/IG: https://www.instagram.com/nancysabinosct/FB: https://www.facebook.com/Nancysabinosctceo

After beginning the Business + Tech = Success in 2020 as a way to shine a light in the IT closet that is so often hidden, host, Nancy Sabino sets the intention for 2021.

Host Nancy Sabino reflects on the year and looks towards 2021. Maybe some tears are shed... maybe not...But some truth bombs and juicy knowledge nuggets are dropped for business owners.About Nancy Sabino:Nancy Sabino is the CEO and Co-Founder of SabinoCompTech. An IT firm serving SMB’s in the legal, accounting, and private healthcare spaces with The Awesome IT Way®, an Outsourced Internal IT Department in a box providing Guidance, Management, Maintenance, and Security. Nancy has led SabinoCompTech to be an award-winning firm ranking among the top 501 MSPs in the world, DigiMaster of the Year for outstanding service, Techie Award for Efficiency, and named a thought-leader by Women of the Channel.Contact Nancy Sabino:Website: www.nancysabino.comEmail: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancysabino/IG: https://www.instagram.com/nancysabinosct/FB: https://www.facebook.com/Nancysabinosctceo

If you've ever wondered if outsourcing IT or any other service is worth it, this episode is for you. My guest has studied this very thing and we'll get into the results! What was the most surprising find, who benefited the most, and the question of the event…. Is Outsourcing Worth IT?About Dr. Jessica FolkesDr. Jessica Folkes is a Senior Financial Analyst at HP Inc. and has cumulatively been with the company for 13 years. She holds a Doctorate degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and a Master’s degree in Engineering Management from Walden University. Her Bachelor studies were done in Computer Engineering Technology and Project Management from the University of Houston and DeVry University, respectively. Dr. Folkes has worked in finance and technology for most of her career in the Houston, Texas area and has completed her doctoral study on “Strategies Small Business Leaders Implement for Outsourced IT Solutions for Business Sustainability.” Dr. Folkes is a proud US Air Force Veteran and the mother of three boys that keep her busy. She enjoys watching her sons at their activities, arts and crafts, reading, dancing, traveling, volunteering and has recently started taking piano lessons to fulfill a childhood dream. Find the study on www.scholar.google.com Type in Jessica Folkes or download it here: https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/9360/Contact Dr. Folkes:[email protected]________________________________________________________________________________________________________Contact Nancy Sabino:Website: www.nancysabino.comEmail: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancysabino/IG: https://www.instagram.com/nancysabinosct/FB: https://www.facebook.com/Nancysabinosctceo

Opening the IT closet door of the CPA world in this episode. We all need CPA's for our business whether it's for our taxes or more in depth so getting into how their business tech ticks may help us understand what is needed for our businesses as well.Are CPA's in a prime position to see how lacking technology in a business may be directly reflected on the bottom line of a business? Listen to this episode to find out!!About Marcus Dillon:Marcus Dillon is a Certified Public Accountant and the founder of Dillon CPAs, PLLC. After earning my Master of Accountancy from Texas State University, I began my public accounting career with Ernst & Young, LLP before moving on to a management position with a boutique CPA firm in Houston.At Dillon CPAs, PLLC his focus is to educate business owners and individuals on how to understand and navigate accounting, financial, and tax positions while maximizing the value they receive from their firm. They provide “large firm” experience while creating “small firm” relationships with each client.Contact Marcus:www.dilloncpas.com281-578-2002https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusdilloncpa/https://www.linkedin.com/company/dillon-cpas-pllc/https://www.facebook.com/dilloncpas/___________________________________________________________________________________________________Contact Nancy Sabino:Website: www.nancysabino.comEmail: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancysabino/IG: https://www.instagram.com/nancysabinosct/FB: https://www.facebook.com/Nancysabinosctceo

As the cyber threats increase, our responsibility as business owners is to protect ours and our clients data. In order to do so, we need to enlist our teams regardless of size into our cyber protection army. Our staff is the first line of defense and we’ll talk about why, how and what action steps you can take in this episode. About Brad Powell:Brad Powell is an Entrepreneur and Serial Sales Professional with a demonstrated history of helping grow companies in the software industry, security industries, mortgage servicing, digital marketing, and startup businesses. Skilled in Business Growth, Sales Systems, Strategic Partnerships, Relationship Building, Market Research, and Nailing a Niche. Brad received a Business Degree from The Citadel - The Military College of SC and a MBA focused in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from Clemson University. Brad is a Cofounder of Hook Security, a channel only psychological security training company.Contact Brad:[email protected]://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-powell-a7588680/www.hooksecurity.co______________________________________________________________________________________________Contact Nancy Sabino:Website: www.nancysabino.comEmail: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancysabino/IG: https://www.instagram.com/nancysabinosct/FB: https://www.facebook.com/Nancysabinosctceo

We have seen it all… from cringe-worthy tactics to make you want to cry situations that IT companies or people leave businesses in. These will be just some of these examples so that business owners can be aware of possible wrongdoing and know what to look out for.Guests:Dawn SizerAngel SabinoMayron HerreraAbout Dawn Sizer:Born during a snow storm amidst thunder and lightning, Dawn was destined to be a disruptor. Her career in Information Technology started in 1995 and culminated in 2005 with the formation of her own MSP, 3rd Element Consulting. During that time, she led her clients to numerous Governor’s Awards for Excellence in IT. She also helped clients procure grants for law enforcement data sharing. Currently, she speaks at professional organizations, universities, for webinars and podcasts about technology and security topics throughout the year. Dawn holds an MBA in IT, as well as a long string of industry standard certifications.In her free time she volunteers as a Rotarian with the Mechanicsburg North Rotary club and serves on their board. She is also an Advisory Board member with The Channel Company for XChange. Dawn has been married for more than 20 years to her husband and partner in everything. They have two boys and a fuzzy-eared doggo named Pilot.Connect with Dawn:IG: @drsizerLinkedIn: Dawn-sizer ________________________________________________________________________________________________________About Angel Sabino:Angel Sabino is the COO of SabinoCompTech. Starting in the industry as an intern right out of high school, Angel had many long nights reverse engineering problems, learning what made technology tick and finding new ways to improve processes with technology. This led Angel to lead the operations and the engineers that are a part of SabinoCompTech and make a difference in the lives of the businesses he solves problems for.Connect with Angel:https://www.linkedin.com/in/angel-sabino-11b96b106/www.sabinocomptech.com________________________________________________________________________________________________________About Mayron:Mayron Herrera is Co-founder and CEO of GreenLink Networks. Mayron’s vision and insight into the future of VoIP technology led to the establishment of the company and he has continued to be the driving energy behind its growth strategies. Prior to founding GreenLink Networks, Mayron co-founded Synetek Solutions, a privately-held company that specializes in IT consulting and providing network support to SMB’s, in 2004. He leads a team that has been awarded CRN Next-Gen 250 and CRN MSP500 recognition in multiple years for their accomplishments in re-defining how businesses implement and use information technology. Mayron completed his Associates technical degree in Networking Communications and has continued to build his acumen to stay current with industry trends and advancements but to pursue his lifelong interest in learning. He is an exotic car enthusiast, enjoys spending time with his family, playing basketball, and reading.Connect with Mayron:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayron-h-093a533/https://www.greenlinknetworks.com/https://www.syneteksolutions.com/________________________________________________________________________________________________________As always connect with Nancy:Contact Nancy Sabino:Website: www.nancysabino.comEmail: <a...

The more mainstream cyberthreats have become - the more there was a need to have a safety blanket… one that provides comfort in "oh snap" moments, when something goes wrong. The powers that be finally realized that the relationship between cyberthreats and cybersecurity is that of a cat and mouse game and it's not a matter of if but when.And the more we've grown dependent and connected in the digital world the more expensive it becomes to fall victim. How important is it to protect your business? Find out with us on this episode!About Travis Middleton:Travis S. Middleton, Jr. entered the insurance business in September 1977 with Prudential Insurance Company. In his first year with Prudential, Travis qualified to be in the Young Lions Club, a designation for first-year top producers. He then went on to qualify for Prudential's Regional Business conference as one of the top producers of the year.Travis has helped insurance companies go national as well as grow his own practice, Trademark Insurance specializing in designing domestic and international health insurance and employee benefit programs, including voluntary worksite programs and retirement programs.Travis has spoken internationally and been featured in the Houston Chronicle and other mediums.To reach out to Travis:Social media: LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/travismiddletonFacebook – facebook.com/travis.s.middletonFacebook – TradeMark Insurance Agency – facebook.com/tmiallcTwitter - @TraMidContact Info:[email protected] Nancy Sabino:Website: www.nancysabino.comEmail: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancysabino/IG: https://www.instagram.com/nancysabinosct/FB: https://www.facebook.com/Nancysabinosctceo