WIN

Business is a battle, and we came here to WIN!

Carrie and Ian Richardson are partners and serial entrepreneurs who specialize in strategic growth and exit planning for SMBs.

Every week, we ask business owners two important questions:

"What's Important Now?"
"How are you winning?"

Created by entrepreneurs and featuring entrepreneurs, we interview business owners at all stages of growth across multiple industries.

Learn from experts sharing their strategies and the tactics they use to identify and pursue opportunities.

Take away actionable ideas that you can use to help you scale and/or sell your business.

Learn more about Fox and Crow Group at https://foxcrowgroup.com

Contributors

Host

Carrie Richardson

Carrie Richardson is a partner at Fox and Crow Group, a firm specializing in strategic growth and exit planning for small and medium-sized businesses.

As the host of the WIN podcast, Carrie interviews successful entrepreneurs and business leaders from various industries.

Carrie has been instrumental in helping numerous businesses scale and achieve their full potential.

Carrie's entrepreneurial journey began with her own ventures, which she successfully scaled and exited, providing her with firsthand experience in the challenges and triumphs of business ownership.

Carrie is dedicated to fostering a community of like-minded entrepreneurs and continuously seeks to empower others through education and mentorship. She is an author and frequent speaker at technology industry conferences and events.

Book Carrie on your podcast: https://randr.consulting/connect

https://linkedin.com/in/carrielynnrichardson

Co-host

Ian Richardson

Ian Richardson is the visionary founder of Fox and Crow Group, a consultancy specializing in strategic growth and exit planning for small and mid-sized businesses.

As the co-host of the WIN podcast, Ian provides listeners with invaluable insights into the world of business strategy and entrepreneurship.

With over two decades of experience in the business world, Ian has a proven track record of helping companies navigate complex challenges and achieve remarkable growth. His strategic approach and deep understanding of market dynamics have made him a sought-after advisor for businesses looking to scale and optimize their operations.

Ian's entrepreneurial journey is marked by a series of successful ventures. He has earned him a reputation as a forward-thinking and innovative business leader.

Ian holds a BBA from Northwood University, and is a frequent speaker at industry events.

http://linkedin.com/in/ianalexanderrichardson

Guests

Guest

Andrew Moore

As the President of Ridgeview Advisors, Andrew is focused on helping Managed Service Providers (MSPs) operationalize trust. With over 25 years of experience in the IT industry, he understands the intricacies of scaling MSP businesses, improving operational efficiencies, and building lasting relationships between MSPs, clients, and investors.

Ridgeview Advisors exists to help MSPs not only grow but also to create systems that ensure consistency, transparency, and above all, trust—from sales through service execution.

His background includes the development of solid operational systems and processes that allow MSPs to build lasting value for their clients and investors alike. Andrew believes that building trust starts at the sales process, is reinforced through marketing, and must be carried out in every touchpoint of service execution.

Guest

Heather Margolis

Heather is a dynamic channel executive, celebrated entrepreneur, and industry luminary with a passion for technology, AI, and ecosystems. Widely recognized as the Channel Maven, she established Channel Maven Consulting in 2009 and subsequently founded Spark Your Channel in 2019, solidifying her reputation as a visionary leader in the technology ecosystem.

With a rich background encompassing pivotal roles at EMC, EqualLogic, and Dell, Heather has spearheaded transformative channel programs, marketing initiatives, and operational strategies. She has collaborated with hundreds of prominent technology and telecom firms, cultivating thriving partnerships with VARs, MSPs, ISVs, GSIs, developers, consultants, and marketplaces.

A sought-after thought leader, Heather shares her expertise through captivating keynote addresses on entrepreneurship, personal branding, channel communication, B2B demand generation, and cutting-edge marketing strategies.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherkmargolis/

Guest

John Ahlberg

John Ahlberg is the CEO and founder of Chicago-based Waident Technology Services.

Waident is a Chicago-based SOC 2 cybersecurity and IT outsourcer that supports and manages SMB technology in Chicago, Milwaukee, and across the Midwest. We help organizations keep their people productive, their enterprise running, and their company data safe.

https://www.waident.com/author/jahlberg/

Guest

Josh Adam Silvestro

Josh is a Brand Ambassador at Command Your Brand, Host of the Command Your Brand Show.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-adam-silvestro-a83b0521b/

Guest

Kirk Halpern

Kirk Halpern, Founder and CEO of Farmers & Fishermen, is a well-known expert in the meat and seafood industry with over 35 years of successful experience, leading operations, and strategic decision-making.

In 2019, when Kirk and his son, Ben, who now serves as Executive Vice President, launched Farmers & Fishermen, Kirk pivoted overnight, adding a home delivery service to his company that shifted his focus from restaurant delivery to also include home delivery to help those unable to access nutritious protein during Covid-19.

Kirk Halpern designed Farmers & Fishermen as an inspiring, purpose-driven company that creates a people-centered, meaningful culture. He believes that if you inspire a team, everyone gains, and the team is more fulfilled. He inspires and hires for coachability and work ethic.

https://farmersandfishermen.com/

Guest

Mark Chamberlin

Mark Chamberlin is a retired Enterprise and Global Sales Leader with experience selling complex, high dollar technology and services solutions to Fortune 500 companies. His volunteer activity topics include interviewing skills coaching for young adults and rising stars getting first career jobs and move ups into large organizations, meeting job requirements and how to get a job in 60 days. He also covers adapting to job changes through mergers & acquisitions, or through rapid technology obsolescence.

http://markchamberlin.net