681 Boosting VCIO Services with GetInSync
Uncle Marv interviews Stuart Holtby, founder of Get In Sync, a platform designed to help small and medium-sized businesses develop effective IT strategic plans. Stuart explains how Get In Sync works, its benefits for MSPs and their clients, and how it differs from traditional QBR approaches.
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Show Notes
Stuart Holtby introduces Get In Sync as a comprehensive platform that helps businesses uncover their IT strategy. He uses the analogy of a treasure map to explain how the tool works, assisting organizations in putting together all their applications, information, projects, and processes to visualize their overarching strategy.
The platform goes beyond traditional IT spend analysis, incorporating various aspects of business operations. It uses frameworks like TBM to provide a holistic view of technology-related costs and budgets. Get In Sync creates a two-way marketplace where both MSPs and their clients can actively participate in strategic planning.
Stuart emphasizes that Get In Sync is designed to be a leading indicator, unlike QBRs which are lagging indicators. The tool provides real-time insights, allowing businesses to make informed decisions quickly. It features idea creation and prioritization capabilities, enabling organizations to foster innovation and vet new ideas effectively.
The platform is AI-enabled, making it easy for users to access information using natural language queries. It offers view access to everyone in an organization while distributing portfolio management responsibilities across different departments.
Get In Sync is positioned as a sell-through product for MSPs, allowing them to boost their VCIO margins and resell the application to clients. Stuart discusses the pricing model and mentions ongoing efforts to integrate with ConnectWise Manage, particularly for project management.
Key Takeaways:
- Get In Sync helps businesses visualize and develop their IT strategy
- The platform provides a holistic view of technology-related costs and budgets
- It offers real-time insights, unlike traditional quarterly business reviews
- The tool features idea creation and prioritization capabilities
- AI-enabled functionality allows easy access to information
- Get In Sync can be resold by MSPs to boost VCIO margins
Website: https://getinsync.ca/
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