Jenny Hallmark

Jan 19, 2025 | smbnation.com | Jenny Hallmark

Details Business Speak The expert panel discussed the 2025 forecast, focusing on key topics including DMARC, Microsoft Action Pack deadlines, and sustainable technology. Andre Leroux emphasized the importance of DMARC for email deliverability, highlighting the need for SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records. Alex Fields and Nakia Carter explained the transition from Microsoft Action Pack to new partner benefits, including cloud and on-prem software licenses, CRM, and marketing tools. They also...

Jan 12, 2025 | smbnation.com | Jenny Hallmark

Some historical context will set the table for this arts and crafts phenomenon. You can use those shipping boxes to create stuff. Creativity is a core pillar of the maker movement and I learned this when I partnered with well-respected SF Bay Area journalist Patrick Houston in a side-hustle startup called BizTech Experts while his day job was at Maker Media as an editorial guy after doing with Silicon Valley shuffle with tech industry stalwarts including Yahoo and CNET.

Dec 6, 2024 | smbnation.com | Jenny Hallmark

Action Items [ ] Check in on Paralee's company next year. Connect 2024 Kickoff and Introduction Harry Brelsford introduces the third day of Connect 2024 at the Rose Bowl, describing it as a must-attend event. Harry greets a fellow skier from Steamboat Springs, Colorado, who won the startup pitch competition last year. Harry recalls the startup competition held at the event, highlighting the three finalists and the early morning event.

Dec 5, 2024 | smbnation.com | Jenny Hallmark

1. In-person network gatherings are how I build this (my SMB Nation community) 2. You can do this with your clients - just a couple hours perhaps after work like we did. 3. Hook-up with a stranger ;)  That is - use the oldest trick in our space. Invite your local LinkedIn connections...it works. 4. If ya' wanna go big time, create a meetup group at Meetup.com as you'll have the benefit of attracting strangers. 5. Costs?

Dec 3, 2024 | smbnation.com | Jenny Hallmark

in San Antonio TX hosted by MSP community leader and influencer Chris Wiser who had an acclaimed keynote speaker author Dan Martell who’s book “Buy Back Your Time” had two core messages: (1) scale and (2) stop doing shit that’s not working. It impacted me and created an opportunity to engage in something of a personal and professional portfolio review as we turn the mid-decade corner into 2025. What emerged from the look in the mirror is “what’s next?”). What’s Next?