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MSP Service Delivery Mastery: Ctrl-Alt-Deliver

Jeni Clift, Nick Clift

Business & Entrepreneuriat

Fréquence : 1 épisode/7j. Total Éps: 18

Welcome to Ctrl-Alt-Deliver: MSP Service Delivery Mastery — the podcast for IT leaders, MSP owners, and service delivery professionals who want to elevate performance, improve processes, and stay ahead in the fast-changing managed services landscape.

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Amy Babinchak on Conversations, Clients, and the Coming AI Wave

Saison 1 · Épisode 17

lundi 24 novembre 2025 • Durée 44:11

Welcome to Ctrl-Alt-Deliver: MSP Service Delivery Mastery.
I’m Jeni Clift, joined by my husband and business partner Nick. Together, we’ve spent nearly 30 years building, scaling, and eventually exiting our own MSP business.

And one thing became clear along the way:
Delivering great service isn’t just about the tools you use — it’s about curiosity, communication, and understanding the people behind every issue.

In this episode, we’re joined by Amy Babinchak — a Microsoft MVP (18 times over), former MSP owner, industry educator, and one of the most trusted voices in the service provider community.

Amy brings a sharp perspective and a whole lot of heart as she shares what too many MSPs are missing: meaningful conversations with clients.
Why? Because without them, we can’t be proactive. We can’t lead. And we certainly can’t build the kind of trust that keeps clients around.

👉 This is the conversation every MSP leader needs to hear — whether you’re just starting out or wondering what comes after the exit.

💡 In this episode we talked about:

Why so many MSPs fail to really talk to their clients (and what it’s costing them)
How AI opens the door to deeper, more strategic conversations
What no one tells you about selling your MSP — until you do it
The difference between “supporting the issue” and supporting the person
Letting go of vanity metrics and showing up where it really matters
Why trust looks like being invited to the client’s Christmas party

Amy’s story — from burnout to business builder to industry mentor — is packed with lessons, laughs, and the kind of wisdom that sticks with you.

👉 Follow Amy Babinchak on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amybabinchak/
🌐 Learn more about Third Tier: https://www.thirdtier.net/
🎧 Explore more Ctrl-Alt-Deliver episodes: https://www.ctrl-alt-deliver.blog/episodes

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The Customer’s Customer: Guy Newton on Service That Actually Matters

Saison 1 · Épisode 16

jeudi 20 novembre 2025 • Durée 31:14

And one thing became clear along the way:
Delivering great service isn’t just about the tools you use — it’s about curiosity, communication, and understanding the people behind every issue.

In this episode, we’re joined by Guy Newton — a leader who has worked across every corner of the technology world: break-fix, local government, MSP leadership, and now Salesforce project delivery at SalesFix.

Across all of it, Guy has carried one philosophy:

👉 Ask questions first. Understand deeply. Serve beyond the ticket.

It’s this mindset that shaped his career — and transformed how he thinks about customers, teams, and the real impact of service.

💡 In this episode:

Why curiosity is the most underrated skill in service delivery
The mindset shift from “fixing problems” to supporting the customer’s customer
Setting expectations before they’re set for you
The human layer behind every ticket (and why empathy still wins)
Leadership lessons from MSPs, government, and project delivery
How asking better questions leads to better outcomes — every time

Guy’s story is proof that when you slow down, stay curious, and truly understand the people you’re serving, you create service experiences that go far beyond the technical fix.

👉 Follow Guy Newton on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guy-newton-72697b113/
🌐 Learn more about SalesFix: https://www.salesfix.com.au/
🎧 Explore more Ctrl-Alt-Deliver episodes: https://www.ctrl-alt-deliver.blog/episodes

Leading Together — Anna & Liam Furlong on Business, Balance, and Empathy

Saison 1 · Épisode 15

lundi 10 novembre 2025 • Durée 40:56

We learned that delivering great service isn’t just about technology — it’s about people, culture, and how you lead when things get tough.

In this episode, we’re joined by Anna and Liam Furlong, the husband-and-wife duo behind The Virtual IT Department — an MSP built on empathy, trust, and shared leadership.

Together, they’ve navigated business growth, an acquisition, and the challenges of leading a team while raising a family — all while staying true to their values and to each other.

💡 In this episode:

How empathy and authenticity became their customer-service superpower
Hiring for heart — “the stripes on the tiger, not the tricks they can pull”
Creating culture that celebrates people, not just performance
Tackling tough client moments with honesty and care
The reality (and reward) of building a business with your partner

Anna and Liam’s story is proof that when you lead with purpose, put people first, and share the load, you can build not just a successful MSP — but a partnership that lasts.

👉 Follow Anna & Liam Furlong on LinkedIn
🌐 Learn more about The Virtual IT Department: https://itdepartment.com.au/
🎧 Explore more Ctrl-Alt-Deliver episodes: https://www.ctrl-alt-deliver.blog/episodes

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Kultar Khatra: Leading with Empathy and Calm Leadership

Saison 1 · Épisode 14

lundi 3 novembre 2025 • Durée 36:40

Welcome to Ctrl-Alt-Deliver: MSP Service Delivery Mastery.
I’m Jeni Clift, joined by my husband and business partner Nick. Together, we’ve spent nearly 30 years building, scaling, and eventually exiting our own MSP business.

We learned that delivering great service isn’t just about technology — it’s about people, culture, and how you lead when things get tough.

In this episode, we’re joined by Kultar Khatra, who’s taken a unique journey through the MSP world. Starting out on the vendor side, Kultar helped service providers grow and succeed before stepping into MSP ownership himself. That shift gave him a fresh perspective on what real partnership and great service look like from both sides of the channel.

Kultar shares how empathy, calm leadership, and a clear sense of purpose have shaped his team culture at Crash Technology — and how helping his people understand why they do what they do has transformed the way they serve clients.

Here’s what we cover in this episode:
💡 How empathy and accountability drive stronger customer relationships
💡 Why helping your team understand the why changes everything
💡 The power of staying calm, clear, and connected under pressure
💡 What true vendor-MSP partnerships look like when built on trust and care

Whether you’re leading a growing MSP or managing a service team, this episode will inspire you to slow down, lead with empathy, and build a culture that truly connects.

🎧 Explore other Ctrl-Alt-Deliver episodes: https://www.ctrl-alt-deliver.blog/episodes
🔗 Follow Kultar Khatra on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kultarkhatra
🌐 Visit Crash Technology: https://www.crashtechnology.com.au/

Reflections on Service Delivery: Nick & Jeni Clift on Lessons That Shaped Ctrl-Alt-Deliver

Saison 1 · Épisode 13

lundi 27 octobre 2025 • Durée 37:41

Welcome to Ctrl-Alt-Deliver: MSP Service Delivery Mastery.
I’m Jeni Clift, joined by my husband and longtime business partner, Nick. Together, we’ve spent nearly 30 years building, scaling, and eventually exiting our own MSP business.

This episode is a little different — it’s just the two of us behind the microphones.
We’ve revisited some of our favourite Ctrl-Alt-Deliver conversations and unpacked the big ideas that truly stuck with us — the lessons that continue to shape how we help MSPs strengthen their operations and elevate client experience.

Here’s what we explore together:

💡 The hidden cost of overwork — and why timesheet transparency builds trust. 💡 Why the best MSPs act like a farm shop, not a supermarket.
💡 How aligning marketing promises with delivery creates genuine client loyalty.
💡 What really makes an acquisition work — from people to process to purpose.

It’s an open, honest look at the realities of growing a service-focused business and the habits that make lasting success possible.

🎧 Listen to other Ctrl-Alt-Deliver episodes: https://www.ctrl-alt-deliver.blog/episodes
👉 Connect with Nick Clift on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-clift-mspcoach-mentor-eosintegrator/ 🌐 Learn more and master your MSP: https://www.tenassia.com

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Dean Calvert on Letting Go, Leading with Empathy, and Building a Business That Can Fly Without You

Saison 1 · Épisode 12

lundi 20 octobre 2025 • Durée 41:47

Welcome to Ctrl-Alt-Deliver: MSP Service Delivery Mastery.
I’m Jeni Clift, joined by my husband and longtime business partner, Nick. Together, we’ve spent nearly 30 years building, scaling, and eventually exiting our own MSP business.

This week, we sit down with Dean Calvert — Founder of Calvert Technologies, Professional EOS Implementer, and Flight Instructor — to explore what it really takes to build a business that runs smoothly, serves people well, and eventually thrives without you at the helm.

Dean shares lessons from 30 years in the MSP world, from humble beginnings in Adelaide to a successful acquisition and a new chapter helping other business owners find clarity and balance. Along the way, he reveals why control, communication, and culture matter far more than tools — and how empathy can transform both leadership and customer service.

Here’s what we cover together:
✅ Why you should always know your next chapter before exiting your business
✅ How to build trust and independence within your team
✅ The true meaning of customer service — and why empathy always wins
✅ What aviation taught Dean about leadership and letting go

“Your job as a leader isn’t to hold the controls forever — it’s to help others fly safely without you.” — Dean Calvert

👉 Connect with Dean on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deancalvert
🌐 Learn more about Calvert Technologies: https://www.calvert.net.au
🎧 Listen to this and more episodes on Ctrl-Alt-Deliver: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2514171/episodes
🌐 Explore the full archive: https://www.ctrl-alt-deliver.blog/episodes

Greg Sharp on Agreements, Growth, and Building Real Value in Your MSP

Saison 1 · Épisode 11

lundi 13 octobre 2025 • Durée 37:57

Welcome to Ctrl-Alt-Deliver: MSP Service Delivery Mastery.

I’m Jeni Clift, joined by my husband and longtime business partner, Nick. Together, we’ve spent nearly 30 years building, scaling, and eventually exiting our own MSP business.

Over those years, we learned that great service delivery isn’t just about technology, it’s about how you lead, communicate, and build trust with your clients.

In this episode, we sit down with Greg Sharp, CEO and Founder of ZenContract, and a leader who’s helped hundreds of MSPs bring structure, protection, and professionalism to the way they work.

After building and selling his own MSP, Base 2, for a 10× multiple, Greg turned his hard-won lessons into a mission: helping MSPs use clarity, consistency, and automation to strengthen client relationships and safeguard their businesses.

Here’s what we covered together:
✅ Why “agreements” are about partnership, not lock-in
✅ How better systems and contracts can increase business value
✅ The painful mistake that inspired ZenContract and how it’s helping MSPs scale smarter
✅ What every MSP should do years before they plan to exit

🎧 Listen in for real-world lessons on growth, leadership, and protecting the business you’ve worked so hard to build.

👉 Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: Greg Sharp
🌐 Learn more about ZenContract: https://www.zencontract.com
🎧 Listen to this and more episodes on Ctrl-Alt-Deliver: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2514171/episodes
🌐 Explore the full archive: https://www.ctrl-alt-deliver.blog/episodes

AI, Speed, and Sales: James Vickery on What Really Separates High-Performing MSPs

Saison 1 · Épisode 10

lundi 6 octobre 2025 • Durée 39:11

Over that time, we learned that success in the MSP world isn’t just about the latest tools or trends — it’s about dependability, culture, and the ability to keep pace with changing client expectations.

In this episode, we sit down with James Vickery — CEO of Benchmark 365. From building and selling his own MSP, to pioneering global service delivery models, to now helping MSPs worldwide scale profitably, James has spent more than two decades shaping what high-performing MSPs really look like.

Here’s what we covered together:
✅ Why AI is speeding up market expectations — and what that means for MSPs who can’t just “AI everything”
✅ Why dependability matters more than dashboards when it comes to long-term client retention
✅ How offshore success comes from culture, structure, and redundancy — not just cost savings
✅ The surprising truth: the only difference between a low-performing and high-performing MSP is sales
✅ Practical steps MSP leaders can take today to build scalable, resilient, and client-focused businesses

We created this podcast to share the kinds of conversations we wish we’d had more of while running our own MSP — real, practical advice from leaders who’ve been in the trenches and built businesses that last.

Whether you’re leading an MSP, building global teams, or simply looking for ways to keep clients happier while scaling smarter, this episode with James Vickery is packed with insights you can put into practice right away.

👉 Connect with James on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jvb365
🌐 Learn more about Benchmark 365: https://benchmark365.com/
🎧 Listen to this and more episodes on Ctrl-Alt-Deliver: 🌐 Explore the full archive:

Happy People, Simple Systems: Brian Dosal’s MSP Lessons

Saison 1 · Épisode 9

lundi 29 septembre 2025 • Durée 33:38

Over that time, we learned that delivering great service isn’t just about technology — it’s about how you build your culture, keep things simple for clients, and create accountability within your team.

In this episode, we sit down with Brian Dosal — CEO of Strety and co-founder of BrightGauge. From growing up in a family MSP, to building one of the MSP industry’s go-to reporting platforms, to now leading a SaaS company focused on EOS, Brian has lived the journey from startup to successful exit and back again.

Here’s what we covered together:
✅ Why MSPs are really “selling insurance” — and how to keep client reporting simple and effective
✅ How BrightGauge grew by focusing on clarity, culture, and client trust
✅ Why happy people create happy services — and how culture multiplies client success
✅ The danger of over-automation in EOS, and why accountability should always come first
✅ Practical lessons for MSP leaders who want to simplify, scale, and strengthen their business foundations

We created this podcast to share the conversations we wish we’d had more of while running our own MSP — real, practical advice from people who’ve been through the trenches and built businesses that last.

Whether you’re scaling an MSP today, building a SaaS tool, or simply want to strengthen your service delivery, this episode with Brian Dosal is packed with insights you can apply right away.

👉 Connect with Brian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bdosal/
🌐 Learn more about Strety: https://strety.com/
🎧 Listen to this and more episodes on Ctrl-Alt-Deliver: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2514171/episodes🌐 Explore the full archive:

Begin With the End in Mind: Kerry Boulton on Building a Business That Lasts

Saison 1 · Épisode 8

dimanche 21 septembre 2025 • Durée 38:22

Over that time, we learned that true success in business isn’t just about growth — it’s about building something that can thrive without you. The way you prepare for succession, transition, and even exit determines whether your business remains valuable long after you’ve stepped away.

In this episode, I sit down with Kerry Boulton — Exit Strategy Coach, Value Builder, and former EOS Implementer. Kerry helps founders design businesses that are ready for any future, whether that means selling, succession, or scaling with confidence.

Here’s what we covered together:
✅ Why every business should be “you-proof” — able to run without the founder
✅ How to begin with the end in mind and design your business for future value
✅ The Five Ds that can force an unplanned exit — and how to prepare for them
✅ Why the most important investor in your business is you
✅ Practical steps to future-proof your business 3–5 years before selling

We created this podcast to share the conversations we wish we’d had more of while running our own MSP — real, practical advice from people who’ve been through the journey and built businesses that last.

Whether you’re years away from selling or simply want to strengthen your foundation, this episode with Kerry is packed with insights you can put into action right now.

👉 Connect with Kerry on LinkedIn: Kerry Boulton
🌐 Get her book, The Uncensored Truth about Exit Strategies: Exit Strategy Group
🎧 Listen to this and more episodes on Ctrl-Alt-Deliver: https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/2514171/episodes🌐 Explore the full archive:

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