Twins Talk it Up Podcast

Instead of randomly building your network, what if we could create communities that helped everyone involved achieve their goals together? These intentional relationships can help accelerate growth and success through a common commitment to learning, encouragement and accountability. Pete Sorensen, Vice President Strategic Initiatives at ConnectWise joins us to help kick off IT Channel Summit and IT Nation Connect with some thoughts about the power of community. Highlights include: The IT Nation Mission for the community is "Wise Together, Rise Together". A focus to provide resources and support for the vendors in the community. The peer group story often goes from, 'misery loves company' to 'I can learn and not make mistakes myself,' and then to 'benchmarking' and success. Viewing mentorship as a gift. Pete’s love for the Iowa State football program. Leadership lessons learned from the farm and his family Follow Pete on LinkedIn and visit ConnectWise.com to learn more about the IT Nation community. --- more --- If you are looking to learn the art of audience engagement while listening for methods to conquer speaking anxiety, deliver persuasive presentations, and close more deals, then this is the podcast for you. Twins Talk it Up is a podcast where identical twin brothers Danny Suk Brown and David Suk Brown discuss leadership communication strategies to support professionals who believe in the power of their own authentic voice. Together, we will explore tips and tools to increase both your influence and value. Along the way, let’s crush some goals, deliver winning sales pitches, and enjoy some laughs. Danny Suk Brown and David Suk Brown train on speaking and presentation skills. They also share from their keynote entitled, “Identically Opposite: the Pursuit of Identity”. Support and Follow us: YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCL18KYXdzVdzEwMH8uwLf6g Instagram: @twinstalkitup Instagram: @dsbleadershipgroup Twitter: @dsbleadership LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/twins-talk-it-up/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dsbleadershipgroup/ Facebook: facebook.com/TwinsTalkitUp Facebook: facebook.com/dsbleadership/ Website: dsbleadershipgroup.com/TwinsTalkitUp

As a sales professional, you have to earn the right to ask questions. This is at the very foundation of being a great sales consultant. You do this by getting to know your prospect first. Keep asking until you uncover what really matters to them. Richard Harris, Founder of The Harris Consulting Group and co-founder of Surf and Sales shares how essential it is for every sales leader to earn that right through active listening, understanding human psychology, and by establishing a mutual level of respect. When you’ve earned that right, they will be in a position to receive what you have to share. Highlights include: The goal is to get people to 'fall in trust' with us. Integrating an ‘AI function within your sales stack.' Importance of mental health awareness and support for sales professionals; search 'The State of Mental Health in Sales.' Leading with vulnerability as 'everybody wants to be seen, heard and understood.' Surf and Sales Summit. Impactful relationships including Scott Leese, Jeff Riseley and Ralph Barsi. His book, 'The Seller's Journey: Your Guidebook to Closing More Deals with N.E.A.T. Selling.’ Follow Richard on LinkedIn, send him a text on his cell and go to SurfandSales.com to learn more about the summit and community. --- more --- If you are looking to learn the art of audience engagement while listening for methods to conquer speaking anxiety, deliver persuasive presentations, and close more deals, then this is the podcast for you. Twins Talk it Up is a podcast where identical twin brothers Danny Suk Brown and David Suk Brown discuss leadership communication strategies to support professionals who believe in the power of their own authentic voice. Together, we will explore tips and tools to increase both your influence and value. Along the way, let’s crush some goals, deliver winning sales pitches, and enjoy some laughs. Danny Suk Brown and David Suk Brown train on speaking and presentation skills. They also share from their keynote entitled, “Identically Opposite: the Pursuit of Identity”. Support and Follow us: YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCL18KYXdzVdzEwMH8uwLf6g Instagram: @twinstalkitup Instagram: @dsbleadershipgroup Twitter: @dsbleadership LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/twins-talk-it-up/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dsbleadershipgroup/ Facebook: facebook.com/TwinsTalkitUp Facebook: facebook.com/dsbleadership/ Website: dsbleadershipgroup.com/TwinsTalkitUp

Why do relationships matter, and why are they essential for long-term success and growth? Trust is the foundation of healthy, thriving relationships, acting as the key currency that strengthens connections. Now may be an ideal time to conduct a "temperature check" with your current customers and strategic partners to assess and deepen these bonds. Chris Black, Chief Revenue Officer at Jolera, shares about the importance of cultivating existing relationships and leveraging strategic alliances for incredible growth and success. Highlights include: Jolera’s approach to building globally and the strength of their partnership with Lenovo; their depth of expertise and engagement. Finding talent all over the world. It’s about quality over quantity. Focusing on activity based selling and the power of understanding. Insight into his soon to be released book, which features his sales strategies and methodology for training; including MIA, which stands for Measurement, Inspection and Accountability. Are Conferences worth it? Follow Chris on LinkedIn and visit jolera.com to learn more about their MSP, their global reach and their partnership with Lenovo. --- more --- If you are looking to learn the art of audience engagement while listening for methods to conquer speaking anxiety, deliver persuasive presentations, and close more deals, then this is the podcast for you. Twins Talk it Up is a podcast where identical twin brothers Danny Suk Brown and David Suk Brown discuss leadership communication strategies to support professionals who believe in the power of their own authentic voice. Together, we will explore tips and tools to increase both your influence and value. Along the way, let’s crush some goals, deliver winning sales pitches, and enjoy some laughs. Danny Suk Brown and David Suk Brown train on speaking and presentation skills. They also share from their keynote entitled, “Identically Opposite: the Pursuit of Identity”. Support and Follow us: YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCL18KYXdzVdzEwMH8uwLf6g Instagram: @twinstalkitup Instagram: @dsbleadershipgroup Twitter: @dsbleadership LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/twins-talk-it-up/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dsbleadershipgroup/ Facebook: facebook.com/TwinsTalkitUp Facebook: facebook.com/dsbleadership/ Website: dsbleadershipgroup.com/TwinsTalkitUp

As workflows become more automated and the use of cloud and communication platforms becomes more commonplace, organizations are understandably more concerned about their digital security postures. Prioritizing protection and delivering responsible AI are expected. Doug Fisher, Senior Vice President and Chief Security and AI Officer with Lenovo shares thoughts on Lenovo’s responsible AI governance initiative as well as guiding successful teams. Highlights include: Lenovo Pantheon platform. Military background and training as core to providing teams with structure, clarity of expectation and permission to lead. Teamwork and responsibility to deliver secure, ethical and reliable products. Joining the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative (JCDC). Partnership with Formula One as they are all about performance. Lenovo Tech World 2024 Conference. His commitment to Oregon State University. Follow Doug on LinkedIn and visit lenovo.com --- more --- If you are looking to learn the art of audience engagement while listening for methods to conquer speaking anxiety, deliver persuasive presentations, and close more deals, then this is the podcast for you. Twins Talk it Up is a podcast where identical twin brothers Danny Suk Brown and David Suk Brown discuss leadership communication strategies to support professionals who believe in the power of their own authentic voice. Together, we will explore tips and tools to increase both your influence and value. Along the way, let’s crush some goals, deliver winning sales pitches, and enjoy some laughs. Danny Suk Brown and David Suk Brown train on speaking and presentation skills. They also share from their keynote entitled, “Identically Opposite: the Pursuit of Identity”. Support and Follow us: YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCL18KYXdzVdzEwMH8uwLf6g Instagram: @twinstalkitup Instagram: @dsbleadershipgroup Twitter: @dsbleadership LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/twins-talk-it-up/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dsbleadershipgroup/ Facebook: facebook.com/TwinsTalkitUp Facebook: facebook.com/dsbleadership/ Website: dsbleadershipgroup.com/TwinsTalkitUp

“Death to the Ticket!” This is the war cry from an organization shaking up the MSP community. When you increase the ability to service the needs of your clients, you increase profit margins while reducing both costs and stress. Matt Linn, Cofounder and COO of Thread shares an exciting update to support IT solution providers. Highlights include: When you think service delivery, think integrated chat with Thread. AI Powered automation to remove the administrative burden. Life after becoming the 2023 PitchIT Accelerator Winner. The dynamics of what makes his partnership work with Co-Founder Mark Alayev. Essential that you maximize your 'time and attention', your opportunity to shine. Core Values of Radical, Intentional, Customer Craziness aka Customer Centricity. Magic Agents; an agent dynamic reasoning platform. Follow Matt on LinkedIn and visit getthread.com/ to request a free demo and to learn more about ‘Magic Agents.’ --- more --- If you are looking to learn the art of audience engagement while listening for methods to conquer speaking anxiety, deliver persuasive presentations, and close more deals, then this is the podcast for you. Twins Talk it Up is a podcast where identical twin brothers Danny Suk Brown and David Suk Brown discuss leadership communication strategies to support professionals who believe in the power of their own authentic voice. Together, we will explore tips and tools to increase both your influence and value. Along the way, let’s crush some goals, deliver winning sales pitches, and enjoy some laughs. Danny Suk Brown and David Suk Brown train on speaking and presentation skills. They also share from their keynote entitled, “Identically Opposite: the Pursuit of Identity”. Support and Follow us: YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCL18KYXdzVdzEwMH8uwLf6g Instagram: @twinstalkitup Instagram: @dsbleadershipgroup Twitter: @dsbleadership LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/twins-talk-it-up/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dsbleadershipgroup/ Facebook: facebook.com/TwinsTalkitUp Facebook: facebook.com/dsbleadership/ Website: dsbleadershipgroup.com/TwinsTalkitUp

For Managed Service Providers, sustainable growth is not just about increasing revenue; it’s about building a forward managed IT services model that adapts to their customers’ requirements while operating efficiently and increasing profits. There is an expectation of growth with a keen eye on managing costs. A strategy that many MSPs are implementing is that of aligning with industry partners who can help with sustainability and support best-of-class solutions. Kris Shoemaker, Head of Channel Sales, and Alexandra Kehayas, Head of Marketing at Cavelo share how their proactive all-in-one attack surface management solution is supporting those stated goals, including the opportunity for net new revenue streams. Cavelo's vision is to help MSPs gain greater visibility and insight 'into the world of their customers.' Highlights include: Create net new forms of revenue for your MSP. Elements of their platform to help offset current tool sets, lessen administration overhead and create net new revenue around data discovery and identity access management. Their Cavelo Connect Community. Resources including their ‘How to Conduct a PII Data Audit’ and 'The Definitive Guide to Attack Surface Management.' Their involvement as a PitchIT Accelerator Cohort. Alexandra's creativity and her Cavelo rap as well as Chris providings a Cavelo pitch. What's on the horizon for Cavelo. Follow Kris and Alexandra on LinkedIn and visit cavelo.com/ to learn more about their solutions and community. --- more --- If you are looking to learn the art of audience engagement while listening for methods to conquer speaking anxiety, deliver persuasive presentations, and close more deals, then this is the podcast for you. Twins Talk it Up is a podcast where identical twin brothers Danny Suk Brown and David Suk Brown discuss leadership communication strategies to support professionals who believe in the power of their own authentic voice. Together, we will explore tips and tools to increase both your influence and value. Along the way, let’s crush some goals, deliver winning sales pitches, and enjoy some laughs. Danny Suk Brown and David Suk Brown train on speaking and presentation skills. They also share from their keynote entitled, “Identically Opposite: the Pursuit of Identity”. Support and Follow us: YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCL18KYXdzVdzEwMH8uwLf6g Instagram: @twinstalkitup Instagram: @dsbleadershipgroup Twitter: @dsbleadership LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/twins-talk-it-up/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dsbleadershipgroup/ Facebook: facebook.com/TwinsTalkitUp Facebook: facebook.com/dsbleadership/ Website: dsbleadershipgroup.com/TwinsTalkitUp

AI is revolutionizing how businesses reach their target audience. Additionally, new opportunities are unlocked to better understand and expand engagement with your consumers. Being able to connect at this level could mean an increase in referrals as well as customer retention. Jessica Koehn, Social Media Manager at ConnectWiseshares how AI can be used to optimize content and brand messaging, while improving employee involvement. This is a special episode as we enter IT Nation Connect 24; a premier MSP event in Orlando, Florida. Highlights include: You build your brand when you "share something memorable." Can use AI as a brainstorming partner, to reproduce and repurpose content. IT Nation Connect Conference will feature incredible speakers and events, including a keynote by Tony Hawk & an appearance by Stone Temple Pilots. Employee Advocacy Program; need to make it easy to share content. Design of marketing campaigns to reflect the different generations; how to best connect with the attendees. How Jessica stays grounded, including the importance of time management. Follow Jessica on LinkedIn and visit connectwise.com/theitnation to learn more about the community. If you are in Orlando, Florida for IT Nation Connect, stop by Podcast Alley aka Media Row to see your favorite twins. Social Media Strategy for MSPs: https://tinyurl.com/yhbmds2w Prompt Engineering Guide: https://tinyurl.com/3t8n537j --- more --- If you are looking to learn the art of audience engagement while listening for methods to conquer speaking anxiety, deliver persuasive presentations, and close more deals, then this is the podcast for you. Twins Talk it Up is a podcast where identical twin brothers Danny Suk Brown and David Suk Brown discuss leadership communication strategies to support professionals who believe in the power of their own authentic voice. Together, we will explore tips and tools to increase both your influence and value. Along the way, let’s crush some goals, deliver winning sales pitches, and enjoy some laughs. Danny Suk Brown and David Suk Brown train on speaking and presentation skills. They also share from their keynote entitled, “Identically Opposite: the Pursuit of Identity”. Support and Follow us: YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCL18KYXdzVdzEwMH8uwLf6g Instagram: @twinstalkitup Instagram: @dsbleadershipgroup Twitter: @dsbleadership LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/twins-talk-it-up/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dsbleadershipgroup/ Facebook: facebook.com/TwinsTalkitUp Facebook: facebook.com/dsbleadership/ Website: dsbleadershipgroup.com/TwinsTalkitUp

Welcome back! This is Part 2 and a continuation of a conversation with Dr. Jafus Kenyatta Cavil on the importance of leadership within the shifting landscape of College sports. Highlights include: Significance of College Football Conference Realignment or as Dr. Cavill puts it, "the Conference Churning is real." Covid and the fight for Conferences to survive. Professionalism and careful handling of trusted information from University leadership Coach Prime Deion Sanders, Travis Hunter and attention to HBCU brands NIL, and ability of student athletes to earn a share. The layers of decision makers and influencers shaping Conference Realignment and University moves. His program and chemistry with his co hosts. Future of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Follow Dr. Cavil on LinkedIn and other social media platforms @DrKenyattaCavil and tune in to 'Inside the HBCU Sports Lab.' --- more --- If you are looking to learn the art of audience engagement while listening for methods to conquer speaking anxiety, deliver persuasive presentations, and close more deals, then this is the podcast for you. Twins Talk it Up is a podcast where identical twin brothers Danny Suk Brown and David Suk Brown discuss leadership communication strategies to support professionals who believe in the power of their own authentic voice. Together, we will explore tips and tools to increase both your influence and value. Along the way, let’s crush some goals, deliver winning sales pitches, and enjoy some laughs. Danny Suk Brown and David Suk Brown train on speaking and presentation skills. They also share from their keynote entitled, “Identically Opposite: the Pursuit of Identity”. Support and Follow us: YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCL18KYXdzVdzEwMH8uwLf6g Instagram: @twinstalkitup Instagram: @dsbleadershipgroup Twitter: @dsbleadership LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/twins-talk-it-up/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dsbleadershipgroup/ Facebook: facebook.com/TwinsTalkitUp Facebook: facebook.com/dsbleadership/ Website: dsbleadershipgroup.com/TwinsTalkitUp

Sports have the amazing ability to bring people together. How has Covid, NIL and Media shaped the shifting landscape of college sports? There are not many who are able to masterfully speak on the intersection of sports and academic leadership as Dr. Cavil is able to on a multitude of platforms. Dr. Jafus Kenyatta Cavil is an educator, author, media personality and he serves as the Interim Dean and Executive Director of the COE Doctoral Center in the College of Education at Texas Southern University. He is a leading voice on sport business leadership, entertainment, and sports analytics. Highlights include: Dr. Cavil's journey as an engineer and educator. Influential voices within the space and his path into HBCU Sports. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) experience and culture. HBCUs being underfunded by billions and the impact on both the community and the economy. Challenges that University leadership face. Follow Dr. Cavil on LinkedIn and other social media platforms @DrKenyattaCavil and tune in to 'Inside the HBCU Sports Lab.' --- more --- If you are looking to learn the art of audience engagement while listening for methods to conquer speaking anxiety, deliver persuasive presentations, and close more deals, then this is the podcast for you. Twins Talk it Up is a podcast where identical twin brothers Danny Suk Brown and David Suk Brown discuss leadership communication strategies to support professionals who believe in the power of their own authentic voice. Together, we will explore tips and tools to increase both your influence and value. Along the way, let’s crush some goals, deliver winning sales pitches, and enjoy some laughs. Danny Suk Brown and David Suk Brown train on speaking and presentation skills. They also share from their keynote entitled, “Identically Opposite: the Pursuit of Identity”. Support and Follow us: YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCL18KYXdzVdzEwMH8uwLf6g Instagram: @twinstalkitup Instagram: @dsbleadershipgroup Twitter: @dsbleadership LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/twins-talk-it-up/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dsbleadershipgroup/ Facebook: facebook.com/TwinsTalkitUp Facebook: facebook.com/dsbleadership/ Website: dsbleadershipgroup.com/TwinsTalkitUp

As an entrepreneur or the owner of a small business, how do you know if you have the right framework, processes and tools to stay on track and sustain success? You may be someone who is capable of wearing many different hats, but can you also keep up with compliance, changes in the law and with the advancement of technology? When should you bring in experts and resources to assist with the areas that may be redundant or with those areas you are not as familiar or comfortable with? Attorney Shahara Wright touches on the importance of not neglecting those areas that often may be neglected and to address setting your organization up for success and avoid unnecessary issues down the road. She is the Founder of The Wright Firm, and she serves as the VP & General Counsel with the Clean Energy Fund of Texas. Highlights include: Her leadership journey and experiences from attending both an HBCU and a PWI. What to know about patents, trademarks and protecting your intellectual property. Takeaways from her book. Value of inviting outside experts and resources to support your organization. Her new role as VP & General Counsel with the Clean Energy Fund of Texas. The importance of self-care. Follow her on LinkedIn and pick up a copy of her book, 'From Entrepreneur to CEO: How to Position Your Business to Accelerate Growth'. --- more --- If you are looking to learn the art of audience engagement while listening for methods to conquer speaking anxiety, deliver persuasive presentations, and close more deals, then this is the podcast for you. Twins Talk it Up is a podcast where identical twin brothers Danny Suk Brown and David Suk Brown discuss leadership communication strategies to support professionals who believe in the power of their own authentic voice. Together, we will explore tips and tools to increase both your influence and value. Along the way, let’s crush some goals, deliver winning sales pitches, and enjoy some laughs. Danny Suk Brown and David Suk Brown train on speaking and presentation skills. They also share from their keynote entitled, “Identically Opposite: the Pursuit of Identity”. Support and Follow us: YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCL18KYXdzVdzEwMH8uwLf6g Instagram: @twinstalkitup Instagram: @dsbleadershipgroup Twitter: @dsbleadership LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/twins-talk-it-up/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dsbleadershipgroup/ Facebook: facebook.com/TwinsTalkitUp Facebook: facebook.com/dsbleadership/ Website: dsbleadershipgroup.com/TwinsTalkitUp

When you consider the success of your organization, don’t fall into the trap of focusing on the Return of Investment without considering the impact of the Return on Experience. How have your investments into product development, sales, training and marketing impacted customer success? Customer satisfaction and their experience with you, your product and or service is what drives true success. This is the new success metric. Ed SooHoo, Lenovo’s Worldwide Chief Technology Officer (CTO) - Global Accounts shares how we can leverage communication skills and not just technology to drive experiences as well as growth. Highlights include: Ed’s leadership journey including his time as a competitive 3 Cushings Billiards professional. Acronym after Acronym to reflect important concepts and messages. Connecting through the art of storytelling and learning to ask the right questions; questions that are relevant, contextual and provoking. Earn the right for engagement. His passion for continual learning. Leaders help others become BOLD; in other words, Believe, Own, Live and Drive it. Follow Ed on LinkedIn, check out his creative content on YouTube and visit lenovo.com for insight into upcoming events and announcements. Ed is truly one that helps Lenovo clients rethink their Now, New and their Next. --- more --- If you are looking to learn the art of audience engagement while listening for methods to conquer speaking anxiety, deliver persuasive presentations, and close more deals, then this is the podcast for you. Twins Talk it Up is a podcast where identical twin brothers Danny Suk Brown and David Suk Brown discuss leadership communication strategies to support professionals who believe in the power of their own authentic voice. Together, we will explore tips and tools to increase both your influence and value. Along the way, let’s crush some goals, deliver winning sales pitches, and enjoy some laughs. Danny Suk Brown and David Suk Brown train on speaking and presentation skills. They also share from their keynote entitled, “Identically Opposite: the Pursuit of Identity”. Support and Follow us: YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCL18KYXdzVdzEwMH8uwLf6g Instagram: @twinstalkitup Instagram: @dsbleadershipgroup Twitter: @dsbleadership LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/twins-talk-it-up/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dsbleadershipgroup/ Facebook: facebook.com/TwinsTalkitUp Facebook: facebook.com/dsbleadership/ Website: dsbleadershipgroup.com/TwinsTalkitUp

What differentiates successful channel partner programs from less successful ones? The entire fabric of the Vendor-Partner relationship hinges on agility, alignment of goals and to ensure the best possible partner experience. This is at the heart and foundation of the Lenovo 360 Global Channel Partner Framework. Pascal Bourguet, the Global Channel Chief & VP International Markets COO at Lenovo shares his vision and expectation for growing and supporting their partner community through their ambitious 360 Global Channel Framework. Highlights include: His approach to building global teams with the very best talent. Being recognized in 2023 as one of the top 50 most influential channel chiefs by CRN. Planning with the mindset of ‘don't break, but build.’ Building with a view of simplicity, agility and predictability. 4 elements of the value proposition: channel centricity, cloud portfolio, outcome based solution selling, flexibility of service offerings. Not being satisfied as we 'can further accelerate the program.' How he is able to perform at his peak performance. Experiencing the Summer Olympic Games. Follow Pascal on inkedIn and visit lenovo.com/ to stay informed about product releases, the channel partner program and to learn about the upcoming Lenovo Tech World 24’ Conference. --- more --- If you are looking to learn the art of audience engagement while listening for methods to conquer speaking anxiety, deliver persuasive presentations, and close more deals, then this is the podcast for you. Twins Talk it Up is a podcast where identical twin brothers Danny Suk Brown and David Suk Brown discuss leadership communication strategies to support professionals who believe in the power of their own authentic voice. Together, we will explore tips and tools to increase both your influence and value. Along the way, let’s crush some goals, deliver winning sales pitches, and enjoy some laughs. Danny Suk Brown and David Suk Brown train on speaking and presentation skills. They also share from their keynote entitled, “Identically Opposite: the Pursuit of Identity”. Support and Follow us: YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCL18KYXdzVdzEwMH8uwLf6g Instagram: @twinstalkitup Instagram: @dsbleadershipgroup Twitter: @dsbleadership LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/twins-talk-it-up/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dsbleadershipgroup/ Facebook: facebook.com/TwinsTalkitUp Facebook: facebook.com/dsbleadership/ Website: dsbleadershipgroup.com/TwinsTalkitUp