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Erick and Rich discuss analyst data underscoring why channel pros must be customer experience masters, discourage MSPs from giving assessments away for free, and describe a rare instance in which a river of melted butter wasn’t a good thing.

Articles referenced in this episode:
Top SMB technology trends in 2023
River of melted butter blocks Wisconsin waterway after fire at dairy plant
Listen to the 5 Minute Roundup podcast!†
Watch the 5 Minute Roundup on YouTube!
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