Episode
44
July 20, 2023

Building A Dream Team

Chris Morrissey

Ever Nimble

Ever Nimble, an IT company founded by Chris Morrissey, marks its fifth anniversary with remarkable growth and a reputation for excellence in cyber security. Coming from a retail background, Chris leveraged his experiences and learnings to build a business that values diversity and fosters a high-performing team. With a customer-centric approach and a focus on cyber security, Ever Nimble has carved out a unique position in the market, distinguishing itself from over 2,500 competitors. Ever Nimble sets its sights on future growth, with a heightened emphasis on cyber security, advisory services, and upskilling their clients.

Problem:

People were not excited to see IT teams, it was seen as a cost and something that had to happen.

Solution:

Create a team that people could rely on for tech issues

Their one big piece of advice:

Get some really good mentors


Bullets:

  • (00:00) – Introduction 
  • (05:29) – How retail skills are transferable 
  • (09:30) – Addressing the IT Professional Trope
  • (12:40) – The impact of a micro change  
  • (14:25) – Chris' leap into IT 
  • (16:50) – What is an MSP? 
  • (19:05) – The importance of Cybersecurity 
  • (20:06) – 5 years ago... 
  • (22:35) – Growing Ever Nimble 
  • (24:35) – What is Cyber Security? 
  • (26:35) – Cyber Tips for Startups  
  • (29:25) – Verifying Details 
  • (30:39) – Electric Peach 
  • (32:23) – Expanding Service Offerings 
  • (34:20) – The Importance of People  
  • (36:05) – Business Structure  
  • (37:00) – How Culture Helps Find Good People 
  • (39:37) – Burnout in Tech 
  • (40:15) – Standing out from Competitors. 
  • (42:00) – Reputation and Referrals 
  • (43:35) – The road to cyber 
  • (46:04) – Chris' one big piece of advice 
  • (49:40) – Show and Tell 
  • (51:10) – Chris on AI 

Show & tell