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[176] Why Now is the Time to Join GTIA and Grow the MSP Community
Description
In this episode, Richard Tubb is joined by MJ Shoer. MJ is the Chief Community Officer of the newly-formed GTIA, previously part of the non-profit CompTIA.
A former IT director and MSP owner, MJ did a spell of consulting before joining certification and community organisation CompTIA.
In this interview, MJ shares how the acquisition of CompTIA, the split between the two sides of the organisation and the formation of the Global Technology Industry Association (GTIA), as well as the relationship between the two new companies.
Richard asks MJ what the response has been to GTIA and the feedback they’ve had from MSPs. MJ explains the town hall meetings they’re holding and their plans to expand GTIA, plus he shares the story behind the name and the new branding.
MJ shares his thoughts on why MSPs should join GTIA and the value they’ll get from attending events like ChannelCon. He reveals his hopes for the future of the organisation, and flags some big industry changes that MSPs should pay attention to.
Mentioned in This Episode
- GTIA
- CompTIA
- Podcast: Why CompTIA are the MSP Industry's Best-Kept Secret
- Podcast: Best-Kept Secret to Global Leader: The Remarkable Evolution of CompTIA
- The GTIA online suggestion box
- GTIA Events
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