From CIO to CEO: Why SMBs Need Real IT — Eric Stenson on Building “Protected by Mbps”
What keeps small business owners awake at night? For many, it’s IT that’s too slow, too costly, and too risky. In this episode of What Keeps You Awake.TV, host David Hooser sits down with Eric Stenson, serial entrepreneur and former CIO–turned–CEO, to uncover why most SMBs are under-protected and over-charged when it comes to technology.
Eric shares the story behind MBPS (the “Protected by MBPS” you’ve seen on our promos) — how an internal IT group grew into a high-accountability managed service now supporting businesses in Phoenix and Las Vegas.
🎯 Inside This Episode:
Why many IT departments default to “no” — and how a start with yes culture changes outcomes
The essential safeguards every SMB needs: Starlink failover, tested backups, locked-down firewalls, MFA everywhere
A real ransomware case study: how tested backups turned a near-disaster into a 2-hour fix
How to measure IT value: would you personally write a check for it each month?
The hidden math of reputational damage — and why it often costs more than downtime
If you’ve ever waited hours for a ticket reply, been told something “can’t be done,” or worried that one breach could sink your company, this conversation is a must-hear.
👉 Learn more about Protected by MBPS and request your IT security review at mbps.com
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