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Join Mack Slaughter, Spencer Taylor, and Brian Kleinertz on the first Tuesday of each month for the Trust Tech Chat—a dynamic discussion forum where business technology decision-makers can find answers to their most pressing questions.

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In this special edition of Trust Tech Chat, host Mack Slaughter interviews Ken Lautzenheiser, Sales Director at BCN with 25+ years of industry experience.
ABOUT BCN: Founded 31 years ago and now in its second generation of family ownership, BCN operates from Morristown, NJ and Boca Raton, FL with an impressive 14-year average employee tenure and 95-96% customer retention rate.TELECOM AGGREGATION: BCN works with multiple carriers to find the best solutions for customers based on their specific needs, remaining carrier-agnostic and focusing only on providers that meet quality standards.POTS OVER LTE: BCN offers a modern replacement for legacy Plain Old Telephone Service lines to address significant price increases, with free installation on 3-year terms and on-site verification by technicians.UNIQUE HARDWARE: Unlike competitors with sealed boxes, BCN uses a chassis system allowing replacement of individual components without removing the entire unit.CUSTOMER BENEFITS: US-based support with 27-second average response time, flexible implementation schedules, dedicated project management, online portal access, proactive monitoring, consolidated billing, and single point of contact.IDEAL CUSTOMERS: Multi-site organizations from 3 to 900+ locations seeking simplified vendor management and enhanced operational efficiency.
SD-WAN PARTNERS: Recently added Adaptive as their fifth SD-WAN provider alongside Bigleaf, Cato, Cisco Meraki, and Peplink.
Trust Tech Chat is produced by Trust Technology ConsultantsLearn more: https://allttc.com/

In this special edition of Trust Tech Chat, host Mack Slaughter interviews Ken Lautzenheiser, Sales Director at BCN with 25+ years of industry experience.
ABOUT BCN: Founded 31 years ago and now in its second generation of family ownership, BCN operates from Morristown, NJ and Boca Raton, FL with an impressive 14-year average employee tenure and 95-96% customer retention rate.

TELECOM AGGREGATION: BCN works with multiple carriers to find the best solutions for customers based on their specific needs, remaining carrier-agnostic and focusing only on providers that meet quality standards.

POTS OVER LTE: BCN offers a modern replacement for legacy Plain Old Telephone Service lines to address significant price increases, with free installation on 3-year terms and on-site verification by technicians.

UNIQUE HARDWARE: Unlike competitors with sealed boxes, BCN uses a chassis system allowing replacement of individual components without removing the entire unit.

CUSTOMER BENEFITS: US-based support with 27-second average response time, flexible implementation schedules, dedicated project management, online portal access, proactive monitoring, consolidated billing, and single point of contact.

IDEAL CUSTOMERS: Multi-site organizations from 3 to 900+ locations seeking simplified vendor management and enhanced operational efficiency.
SD-WAN PARTNERS: Recently added Adaptive as their fifth SD-WAN provider alongside Bigleaf, Cato, Cisco Meraki, and Peplink.
Trust Tech Chat is produced by Trust Technology Consultants

Learn more: https://allttc.com/

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Trust Tech Chat Special Edition with BCN | Mack & Ken

Trust Technology Consultants, LLC February 28, 2025 3:19 pm

In this New Year kickoff episode, hosts Mack Slaughter and Spencer Taylor discuss Trust Technology Consultants' evolution from "just the phone guys" to comprehensive technology advisors. They explore how technology advisory services work, the various ways customers can optimize their tech expenses, and what makes their business model unique in serving clients.Segments00:00
New Year Reflections and Business Growth
08:48
Understanding Telecom Expenses and Payment Structures
14:05
The Role of Technology Advisors in Telecom ServicesKey Topics DiscussedTrust Technology Consultants' journey into their 5th year of business! These are the common telecom and technology expenses businesses face today:👉Primary and secondary internet
👉SD-WAN services
👉Security (physical and cyber)
👉Storage solutions
👉Microsoft services and emailNotable Points◼️How technology advisors get compensated (through providers, not directly from customers)
◼️Typical contract terms in the industry (36-month standard)
◼️The advantage of having a neutral technology advisor versus dealing directly with providers
◼️Lesser-known ways to save on tech expenses through credit card rewards programs
◼️The importance of contract term awareness and understanding promotional offersValue Proposition Highlights◼️Single point of contact for multiple technology services
◼️Expert troubleshooting and provider management
◼️Vendor-neutral recommendations based on customer needs
◼️Continuous monitoring and optimization of services
◼️No direct cost to customers for advisory servicesLooking Forward⭐Plans for attending industry expos and seminars in 2025
⭐Upcoming content about Trust Technology Consultants' origin story
⭐Commitment to expanding services beyond traditional telecomYour Hosts are Mack Slaughter and Spencer Taylor.Trust Tech Chat is a monthly discussion about technology solutions, industry trends, and practical advice for businesses navigating the modern tech landscape.Learn more from Mack and Spencer on the Trust Technology Consultants website: https://allttc.com.

In this New Year kickoff episode, hosts Mack Slaughter and Spencer Taylor discuss Trust Technology Consultants' evolution from "just the phone guys" to comprehensive technology advisors. They explore how technology advisory services work, the various ways customers can optimize their tech expenses, and what makes their business model unique in serving clients.
Key Topics Discussed

Trust Technology Consultants' journey into their 5th year of business
Common telecom and technology expenses businesses face today:
👉Primary and secondary internet
👉SD-WAN services
👉Security (physical and cyber)
👉Storage solutions
👉Microsoft services and email

Notable Points

◼️How technology advisors get compensated (through providers, not directly from customers)
◼️Typical contract terms in the industry (36-month standard)
◼️The advantage of having a neutral technology advisor versus dealing directly with providers
◼️Lesser-known ways to save on tech expenses through credit card rewards programs
◼️The importance of contract term awareness and understanding promotional offers

Value Proposition Highlights

◼️Single point of contact for multiple technology services
◼️Expert troubleshooting and provider management
◼️Vendor-neutral recommendations based on customer needs
◼️Continuous monitoring and optimization of services
◼️No direct cost to customers for advisory services

Looking Forward

◼️Plans for attending industry expos and seminars in 2025
◼️Upcoming content about Trust Technology Consultants' origin story
◼️Commitment to expanding services beyond traditional telecom

Your Hosts are Mack Slaughter and Spencer Taylor.

Trust Tech Chat is a monthly discussion about technology solutions, industry trends, and practical advice for businesses navigating the modern tech landscape.

Learn more from Mack and Spencer on the Trust Technology Consultants website: https://allttc.com.

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Beyond the Phone Guys - Technology Advisory in 2025

Trust Technology Consultants, LLC January 13, 2025 5:11 pm