Patch Charron - The Man Who Writes Your Azure Exams, Ep #7

The Business of Microsoft Partners

Patch Charron was fascinated by live production. He loved both the creative and technical aspects of lighting. So he spent time working on tours and learning the ropes. But live production is a tough and exhausting life. He hit a point where he knew he was done and ready for a change.

He met someone willing to give him his time and advice about the next steps in his career. That one person changed the trajectory of his life. Patch started in a help desk job and learned from there.

Now, Patch runs a thriving Microsoft consulting business and even helps write the exams for Microsoft Learn. In this episode of the Business of Microsoft Partners, you’ll gain some great insight into launching and running a business from the man who writes your Azure exams.

You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...

• [1:20] How and Why Patch launched his own business
• [7:00] How Patch builds relationships with his clients
• [13:34] Patch’s tips for launching a business
• [17:27] Patch’s business development process
• [24:18] From running lighting on tours to IT
• [28:46] Writing Azure certification exams for Microsoft
• [34:33] How Patch stays on the cutting edge
• [36:04] What does V3 do? Where is the company today?

Resources & People Mentioned

• Microsoft Learn

Connect with Patch Charron

• V3 on LinkedIn
• Patch on LinkedIn

Connect With Scott Eastin

• Connect with Scott on LinkedIn

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