Panda Award Show

Abhi Saini & Ben Climer•pandaawardshow.com

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Join Abhi and Ben as they explore career paths, mistakes, and lessons learned in the IT industry.

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Episodes

Episode 4 - Alden Wilson - From student sysadmin to Chief Meme Automation Officer

Summary In this episode of the Panda Awards Show, hosts Abhi Saini and Ben Climer welcome Aldlen Wilson, who shares his journey in the IT industry, from his early experiences with technology to his current role as a lead consultant. The conversation explores the importance of problem-solving skills, networking within the tech community, and the value of learning through experience. Aldlen discusses his passion for coding, the challenges of transitioning from a call center to an MSP, and the sign...

Jul 15, 2025•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 5

Episode 3 - Brandon Pettit's Education Journey

Summary In this episode of the Panda Award Show, hosts Abhi Saini and Ben Climer engage with Brandon Pettit. They explore Brandon's unique career journey, his insights into YouTube content creation, and the importance of education in the IT industry. The conversation delves into the challenges of transitioning to leadership, the significance of team dynamics, and effective hiring practices. Brandon emphasizes the value of community engagement and the impact of empathy in leadership, sharing pers...

Jul 08, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 4

Episode 2 - Ben Climer's Story - From Habbo Hotel DJ to Rewst

Warning: This episode briefly discusses mental health and includes a non-graphic mention of a suicide attempt. Keywords technology, education, mental health, community, career development, personal growth, podcast, mentorship, high school, internships, IT career, mentorship, automation, MSP, technology, networking, consulting, leadership, job transition, vendor work Takeaways Abhi is excited about becoming a parent soon. Ben's early interest in technology stemmed from tinkering with his father's...

Jul 02, 2025•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 3

Episode 1 - Abhi Saini's story From being fired at Geek Squad to owning an MSP

keywords self-discovery, technology, career journey, customer interaction, internal IT, business ownership, lifelong learning summary In this conversation, Ben Climer and Abhi Saini explore Abhi's journey through the tech industry, from his early fascination with technology to his experiences in various roles, including customer service, internal IT, and ultimately becoming a business owner. They discuss the importance of self-discovery, learning from mistakes, and the value of understanding cli...

Jul 01, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 2

Episode 0 - A little about us

Summary: In the inaugural episode of the Panda Award Show, hosts Ben Climer and Abhi Saini discuss their motivations for starting the podcast, the importance of managed service providers (MSPs), and the evolving landscape of IT careers. They share personal stories about their backgrounds, the significance of volunteering, and the challenges of navigating the job market. The conversation explores the value of certifications and degrees, the importance of networking, and the impact of impostor syn...

Jun 24, 2025•58 min•Ep. 1

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