{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Tait Covert on Building Sentry Computing and Practical IT Leadership","description":"In this episode of The Jason Cavness Experience, Jason sits down with Tait Covert, President and CEO of Sentry Computing, to talk about building a service-first managed IT company and what it really takes to support small and mid-sized businesses. Tait shares his path into entrepreneurship, how his background in retail sales, graphic design, and project management shaped his approach to IT, and why clear communication and transparent guidance matter more than technical jargon. He explains how Sentry Computing delivers contract-free managed IT services, prioritizes cybersecurity and reliability, and focuses on long-term client relationships over quick wins. The conversation also covers leadership, customer trust, running a people-first services business, and how business owners should think about IT strategy without getting overwhelmed. This episode is especially valuable for founders, operators, and business owners who want practical insight into IT, cybersecurity, and building a service company that lasts.  Topics Discussed  \u2022 Tait\u2019s background and journey into entrepreneurship  \u2022 Founding and growing Sentry Computing \u2022 What \u201cservice-first IT\u201d really means \u2022 Communicating technical concepts without jargon \u2022 Cybersecurity basics business owners must understand  \u2022 Building trust with small and mid-sized businesses \u2022 Leadership lessons from running an IT services company \u2022 Balancing technical expertise with customer experience  \u2022 What business owners should prioritize in their IT strategy  Connect with Tait Covert LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/taitcovert\/ Connect with Sentry Computing Website: https:\/\/sentrycomputing.com  Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sentrycomputing\/ Connect with Jason Cavness LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jasoncavness  Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thejasoncavnessexperience\/ TikTok: https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@jasoncavness  Podcast: https:\/\/www.thejasoncavnessexperience.com   ","author_name":"The Jason Cavness Experience","author_url":"https:\/\/thejasoncavnessexperience.com","html":"