763 Solving MSP Hiring Woes with Chris Keith
Chris Keith, founder of HireXE, joins Uncle Marv to discuss innovative solutions for talent acquisition in the IT and MSP space. They explore how HireXE is leveraging South African talent to address hiring challenges in the channel, offering cost-effective, high-quality staffing options for MSPs.
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs) · Chris Keith
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Show Notes
Uncle Marv welcomes Chris Keith, founder of HireXE, to discuss the challenges of hiring in the IT and MSP space. Chris shares his entrepreneurial journey, from digital advertising to creating a hanger company, before focusing on solving the talent acquisition problem in the channel.
HireXE's unique approach involves tapping into the South African talent pool, where Chris has found high-quality, cost-effective professionals familiar with the MSP industry. He explains how their rigorous vetting process and full-time employment model benefit both MSPs and employees.
The conversation covers the specifics of HireXE's services, including their month-to-month contracts, seamless integration with client companies, and their ability to handle various roles from L1 tech support to service coordinators. Chris also touches on their plans to develop an AI-driven matching system to streamline the hiring process further.
Looking to the future, Chris discusses HireXE's focus on the channel market and their plans to attend industry events like ASCII. He also shares his interest in useful AI tools and his role as a "Useful AI guy," highlighting the potential of AI in enhancing productivity and decision-making in business.
Companies and Websites Mentioned:
- HireXE - hirexe.com
- MSP Channel Jobs - https://www.mspchanneljobs.com/
- Zorus - https://zorustech.com/
- RedrO- https://orderredro.com/
- ASCII Edge 2025 - https://events.ascii.com/
- Snipd - https://www.snipd.com/
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