Microsoft 365 Tips & Tricks - June
2025-06-05 11:00 - 11:20 (America/New_York) | https://youtu.be/zeI5mfk2d2I
Join small business tech experts, Reid Johnston and Gar Whaley, for a 20-minute virtual event on how to set up a team within Microsoft Teams! Save your spot now to transform how your organization works.

AGC Federal Contractors Conference
2025-06-09 - 2025-06-11 | AGC Conference
Teal is a proud sponsor of the AGC Federal Contractors Conference.
Connect with Teal representative Amer Yaqub on-site as you dive into topics like:

Implementation of new executive orders and regulations
Multiple Award Contracts (i.e., IDIQs, MATOCs, MACCs)
Public-Private Partnerships (P3s)
Design-Build
Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Past Performance Evaluations under CPARS
Partnering
Small business
Employing technology to benefit contractor-owner project communication
& more!

Learn more
2025 FedCon Agenda – FedCon

Build Your First Microsoft Copilot Agent with Our CIO
2025-06-25 11:00 - 11:15 | https://youtu.be/-DC4a5Cr2w8
Join Teal’s CIO and Microsoft solutions expert Reid Johnston to learn how to create and deploy Microsoft Copilot agents.
In this example, your agent can answer internal questions, streamline onboarding, and help your team move faster with less effort.

In this 25-minute virtual event, you’ll:

Explore the difference between Copilot vs. Copilot agents.

Create your first agent using natural language prompts.

Connect your SharePoint documents to train the agent.

Share the agent with your team without needing extra licenses.

Use agents to answer FAQs like PTO, benefits, or vendor questions.

Avoid common mistakes and iterate for better performance.

Reserve your spot now and share the event with colleagues who can benefit.

About Reid Johnston
Reid Johnston, a seasoned IT consultant with over two decades of experience, specializes in helping SMBs drive growth and efficiency using Microsoft solutions like Copilot.

Best of CIO Reid Johnston’s Microsoft 365 Tips - July
2025-07-03 11:00 - 11:20 | https://events.zoom.us/ev/AkeP6ltpEk_UpfoiMMoYFol_oToe6ZRGovgPTJ1a4DTcS4Y0Llvk~AjM9-bq2ypu3ZHGQQCMdI66q3QOcstsD4N-Nwm3d7XzgXtQ-I-Tk8N8H4w
We’ve compiled the most popular Microsoft tips and tricks from past live sessions with 25-year expert Reid Johnston – now presented in a powerful, pre-recorded broadcast.
These are the actionable insights IT pros keep asking for. No fluff, just practical strategies to streamline workflows and reduce user friction.
Reserve your spot to watch the simulive premiere and take your Microsoft productivity to the next level.

Best of CIO Reid Johnston’s Copilot Tips
2025-07-23 11:00 - 11:15 | https://events.zoom.us/ev/AvZaxqXGDWSVpTQOJW_mYrNwnYrnTZYEnT1O90L-IqO8_meC2uah~AjIsKC0oagtQOcrZUJ1bHqFRp29_7nF59rXTEjfksZWKV9OW7W7FHH_Zkw
We’ve compiled the most popular Microsoft Copilot tips and tricks from past live sessions with 25-year expert Reid Johnston – now presented in a powerful, pre-recorded broadcast.
These are the actionable insights IT pros keep asking for. No fluff, just practical strategies to streamline workflows and reduce user friction.
Reserve your spot now and share the event with colleagues who can benefit.

About Reid Johnston
Reid Johnston, a seasoned IT consultant with over two decades of experience, specializes in helping SMBs drive growth and efficiency using Microsoft solutions like Copilot.

Microsoft 365 Tips & Tricks - August
2025-08-07 11:00 - 11:20 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoujveB66iY&t=185s

Copilot Update: Agents, Search & Prompts
2025-08-27 11:00 - 11:15 | https://youtu.be/OGDSh_OxhHc
Copilot Update: Agents, Search & Prompts
Join Teal’s CTO and Microsoft solutions expert Reid Johnston for a 15-minute event built specifically for IT professionals looking to turn Microsoft Copilot into a true productivity partner.
In this event, our cofounders explore some of the latest updates to Microsoft 365 Copilot.
Join us to explore:

Copilot search enhancements
AI agent enhancements
Scheduling recurring prompts to automate weekly updates

Reserve your spot now and share the event with colleagues who can benefit.

About Reid Johnston
Reid Johnston, a seasoned IT consultant and CTO with over two decades of experience, specializes in helping SMBs drive growth and efficiency using Microsoft solutions like Copilot.

Microsoft 365 Tips & Tricks - September
2025-09-04 11:00 - 11:20 | https://youtu.be/pwsOU7U1JqE

Copilot Benefits Executive Event | Tyson’s Corner, VA
2025-09-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Ruth’s Chris Steak House – Tysons Corner, 8521 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA, 22182, United States
Only 9 seats remaining – reserve yours today.

This event is reserved exclusively for SMB executives and IT professionals in the Washington DC metro area who are ready to turn Microsoft Copilot into a growth engine.
In just one hour, you’ll gain expert insights from CIO Reid Johnston in a private, small-group setting.
You’ll walk away with strategies you can apply immediately. Plus, the chance to network with a select group of peers over a curated dining experience at Ruth’s Chris Steak House.
Reserve Your Spot Now »

Proudly sponsored by our partners at Blackpoint Cyber.

What you’ll explore:

Real-world applications in Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams

Essential features every SMB should leverage for maximum efficiency

Integration strategies to streamline operations and improve productivity

What data and tools Copilot can access

Customization tips to align Copilot with your unique business goals

Why Attend?

Microsoft projects a 112% ROI after 3 years of Copilot adoption

79% of SMB executives believe AI is critical to staying competitive

61% of SMBs struggle to implement AI effectively

With only 17 seats available, you’ll have rare, direct access to Reid Johnston for your toughest AI questions.
These events regularly sell out with long waitlists. Secure your seat today to be among the select leaders gaining first-hand insights into Microsoft Copilot’s business impact.

Reserve Your Spot Now »

About Reid Johnston
Reid Johnston is a seasoned IT leader with over 25 years of experience guiding SMBs through technology transformation. As CIO and consultant, he helps businesses unlock growth, efficiency, and security with Microsoft solutions. His expertise with Microsoft Copilot and modern IT strategy makes him a trusted voice for businesses looking to turn artificial intelligence into measurable results.

Event Terms and Conditions
Teal reserves the right to remove or deny registration to any attendee at its sole discretion and without prior notice.
Participation is exclusively limited to executives representing small- to mid-sized businesses within the following industries: financial services, nonprofit, healthcare, construction, manufacturing, government contracting, and professional services. Registrations that do not meet these criteria may be canceled.
While refreshments may be provided, availability is not guaranteed. Food and beverages will be served strictly to attendees who arrive on time. Late arrivals are not guaranteed food or beverage service.

Copilot Prompt Gallery, Custom Instructions & Memory
2025-09-24 11:00 - 11:15 | https://events.zoom.us/ev/Aif1-N_qXUJ2xjn3czqQUdSm1njJhhVHrgMCNhnWMU6NUQjIiydH~An_AXzBOdDe7GoVIYfgwxBH1tZ6pELHU1tU5XrofMXh-RywlIho_bXEpoQ
Microsoft Copilot is evolving quickly and staying ahead of its new capabilities can mean the difference between experimenting with AI and actually transforming how your business works.
In this month’s Copilot Series session, Teal’s co-founders Reid Johnston and Gar Whaley, will show you how to take advantage of recently released features inside Microsoft 365 Copilot.
Reserve your spot today to learn how small- and mid-sized business leaders are personalizing Copilot, working faster, and enhancing their business’s success.

What You’ll Explore:

Custom Instructions

Copilot Memory

Editing and Sharing Prompts in Loop and Word

Creating and Saving Prompts

Finding Agents in Copilot Chat

Microsoft 365 Tips & Tricks - October 2025
2025-10-02 11:00 - 11:20 | https://events.zoom.us/ev/Ak9UI3axNLVK3YS26dBzZc9p_aayJSgZSLlle96-0ChgCh2WiBTJ~AuQKje7xytavL5Mwrbvxn-zxCKSTJe21sNx3AABMUQsCQPjGCVdP53PmhA
Join small business tech experts, Reid Johnston and Gar Whaley, for a 20-minute session packed with a ton of Microsoft 365 tips!

Unlock Copilot Time-savers: Voice Mode, Prompts & More
2025-10-22 11:00 - 11:15 | https://youtu.be/YW2hf0iGVxY
Why join us?
Copilot changes weekly. In 20 minutes, Teal cofounders Gar Whaley and Reid Johnston will demonstrate how SMB teams use Microsoft Copilot capabilities to save more time than imaginable.
You’ll leave able to:

Find information quickly with the new Copilot Search experience across Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and calendar.
Turn outputs into action using one-click prompts on files.
Automate your prep with saved & scheduled prompts (e.g., “summarize this week’s meetings” or “catch me up on last week’s urgent emails”).
Work while moving using the Copilot mobile app and emerging Voice Mode for conversational updates.
Make AI sound like you with custom instructions (tone, style, rules) and Copilot Memory for preferences.

Reserve Your Seat
Who should attend

CEOs / COOs / Business Leaders
IT Directors / SMB IT Pros

Speakers

Reid Johnston, Teal CIO & Cofounder
25+ years guiding SMBs through practical modernization. Specializes in Microsoft 365, automation and secure adoption of AI at work.

Gar Whaley, Teal CRO & Cofounder
Helps leadership teams translate AI capabilities into pipeline, productivity, and outcomes.

Join Teal at NVTC’s 2025 Cyber Summit in McLean, VA
2025-10-28 | AGC Conference
Join us at the NVTC Cyber Summit & Cyber50 Awards on October 28, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 7:30 PM ET at Appian HQ, Valo Park, McLean, VA.
Under the theme “Intelligent Threats, Intelligent Defenses: Cybersecurity in the AI Era,” this dynamic summit convenes national cyber leaders, government executives, industry innovators, and rising stars to examine the next frontier of cybersecurity.
Highlights include:

Insightful keynotes on the shifting threat landscape.

Panels on AI-powered attacks and defensive strategies.

Deep dives into federal supply chain security, critical infrastructure protection, and national cyber policy.

Networking with top-tier professionals shaping the cyber domain.

Recognition of the Cyber50 honorees and a tribute to cybersecurity luminary Amit Yoran.

As a proud sponsor of NVTC’s 2025 Cyber Summit and Cyber50 Awards, Teal is excited to support the advancement of forward-thinking cybersecurity solutions and connect with thought leaders driving change.
Swing by our booth, meet our team, and explore how Teal is helping organizations stay ahead in the AI era of threats and defenses.

Explore NVTC Cyber Summit

Microsoft 365 Tips & Tricks - November 2025
2025-11-06 11:00 - 11:20 | https://youtu.be/cg8GeUeSNAQ

Copilot Success Series
2025-11-19 11:00 - 11:15 | https://youtu.be/0ex_XOs0ldg
Why join us?
Copilot changes weekly. In 20 minutes, Teal cofounders Gar Whaley and Reid Johnston will demonstrate how SMB teams use Microsoft Copilot capabilities to save more time than imaginable.

Who should attend

CEOs / COOs / Business Leaders
IT Directors / SMB IT Pros

Speakers

Reid Johnston, Teal CIO & Cofounder
25+ years guiding SMBs through practical modernization. Specializes in Microsoft 365, automation and secure adoption of AI at work.

Gar Whaley, Teal CRO & Cofounder
Helps leadership teams translate AI capabilities into pipeline, productivity, and outcomes.

Microsoft 365 Q&A for SMBs | Ask the Experts Live
2025-12-04 11:00 - 11:20 | https://youtu.be/YYkNrcQdK6E
Our Microsoft 365 Q&A event is designed to solve the real challenges small and mid-sized businesses face every day – from SharePoint access issues to Copilot rollouts and licensing confusion.
Submit your question ahead of time, then join us live on Wednesday, December 4 at 11:00 AM EST. Our Microsoft specialists will share practical, plain-language answers that help you strengthen strategy, productivity, and adoption across your organization.

Reserve My Seat

Hosted by Teal’s Microsoft 365 Experts
With over 25 years of experience helping businesses leverage Microsoft technology, our team has guided hundreds of leaders through smarter, more secure M365 adoption. From Copilot readiness to everyday Teams management, they bring practical solutions to small and mid-sized businesses.

Meet the Experts

Reid Johnston, Teal CIO & Cofounder
For more than 25 years, Reid has helped SMBs modernize securely with Microsoft 365. He specializes in automation, Copilot readiness, and the practical adoption of AI at work.

Gar Whaley, Teal CRO & Cofounder
Gar helps leadership teams translate technology investments into measurable growth, productivity, and stronger business outcomes.

Save My Spot Now

NVTC Tech100 Awards
2025-12-15 18:00 - 20:00
Join Teal CEO, Don Sauer, as he proudly accepts our Tech100 Award at NVTC’s A Night of Tech Stars on December 15th. This event honors the region’s most innovative companies driving technology forward.

We’re thrilled to be recognized among Northern Virginia’s top tech leaders, and Don looks forward to connecting with peers who share our passion for transforming businesses.

Learn more

Copilot Success Series - December
2025-12-17 11:00 - 11:15 | https://youtu.be/wBIWZQqnK9w

Microsoft 365 Tips & Tricks - January 2026
2026-01-08 11:00 - 11:20 | https://youtu.be/EY1KDkw2hzM

How Finance Leaders Drive Better IT Service
2026-01-20 11:00 - 12:00
Featuring Teal VP of Finance & Accounting, Jill Williams. Hosted by MSPCFO.

This MSPCFO event explores how leaders actually use Professional Services Automation data (tools MSPs use to track service, time, and operations) to improve service, staffing, and client experience.
Jill is one of several industry leaders on the panel, and she brings years of experience helping MSPs decipher the meaning behind their operational data. She’s known for explaining when it’s safe – and smart – to open up access to the right tools, and why “good enough” reporting often isn’t enough. Jill brings these insights to life with concrete examples:

Uncovering situations where clients were unintentionally over‑supported so clients receive the right level of service
Noticing revenue patterns that signaled upcoming shifts
Interpreting utilization trends that clarified where teams needed support or recalibration

Featured to highlight the level of insight our leadership brings to the MSP community, and the operational rigor we apply to supporting our clients.

Copilot Success Series - January
2026-01-28 11:00 - 11:15 | https://youtu.be/KFk2cC2mpr8

Right of Boom Conference 2026
2026-02-03 - 2026-02-06 | MGM Grand Resort
We’re excited to share that our Chief Intelligent Transformation Officer, Reid Johnston, will attend Right of Boom 2026 at the MGM Grand Resort in Las Vegas.
Right of Boom is a security-first conference built for MSPs, featuring immersive, hands-on training, certifications, and rich discussions where AI and automation are front and center.
This event is designed to strengthen:

Incident readiness

Cyber resilience

Advisory excellence

These pillars are central to our work at Teal, and Reid’s participation ensures we continue to empower clients with the most current, practical strategies in each.
Reid also attended in 2025, and this year’s agenda doubles down on practical, outcomes-oriented learning we can put to work immediately.
He looks forward to bringing back strategies to better secure our clients’ environments, streamline routine operations with automation, and advise growth-focused and regulated organizations on cyber, compliance, and AI safety.

Microsoft 365 Tips & Tricks - Feb 2026
2026-02-05 11:00 - 11:20 | https://youtu.be/l-Tkaqz6tcU

Teal Sponsors CUI‑CON 2026 Conference
2026-02-11 - 2026-02-13
We’re proud to sponsor CUI‑CON 2026, taking place February 11–13, 2026, at the DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando. CUI‑CON is a working conference designed to help Department of Defense contractors protect CUI and prepare for CMMC conformity assessments aligned with NIST SP 800‑171.

Why We Support CUI‑CON
As a sponsor, Teal aligns with CUI-CON’s mission to help organizations move from theory into practical, defensible implementation. The conference focuses on the challenges contractors face in securing sensitive environments, building audit-ready evidence, and preparing for certification requirements.

Our involvement reflects our commitment to continually strengthening our own security posture and staying aligned with the evolving requirements that impact defense contractors.
By supporting events like CUI-CON, we stay informed on guidance around CUI protection, CMMC readiness, and secure architecture. This allows us to advise growth-focused and regulated organizations more effectively as requirements continue to mature and long-term operational resilience becomes vital.

Copilot Success Series - February
2026-02-25 11:00 - 11:15 | https://youtu.be/Q34-sBtjnr8
Why join us?
Copilot changes weekly. In just 20 minutes, Teal cofounders Gar Whaley and Reid Johnston will demonstrate how SMB teams use Microsoft Copilot capabilities to save more time than imaginable.

Join them this month to:

Transform raw spreadsheets instantly with Copilot’s new Agent Mode
Generate full financial dashboards in seconds
Connect Copilot to third‑party tools like HubSpot and Salesforce
Use Copilot settings for deeper, more accurate reasoning

Who should attend

CEOs / COOs / Business Leaders
IT Directors / SMB IT Pros

Speakers

Reid Johnston, Chief Intelligent Transformation Officer & Teal Cofounder
25+ years guiding SMBs through practical modernization. Specializes in Microsoft 365, automation and secure adoption of AI at work.

Gar Whaley, Chief Revenue Officer & Teal Cofounder
Helps leadership teams translate AI capabilities into pipeline, productivity, and outcomes.

Microsoft 365 Tips & Tricks - March 2026
2026-03-05 11:00 - 11:20 | https://youtu.be/tgHIZS3SfQY

Copilot Success Series - March
2026-03-25 11:00 - 11:15 | https://youtu.be/U2UbmmQnbQs
Why join us?
Copilot changes weekly. In 20 minutes, Teal cofounders Gar Whaley and Reid Johnston will demonstrate how SMB teams use Microsoft Copilot capabilities to save more time than imaginable.

Who should attend

CEOs / COOs / Business Leaders
IT Directors / SMB IT Pros

Speakers

Reid Johnston, Chief Intelligent Transformation Officer & Teal Cofounder
25+ years guiding SMBs through practical modernization. Specializes in Microsoft 365, automation and secure adoption of AI at work.

Gar Whaley, Chief Revenue Officer & Teal Cofounder
Helps leadership teams translate AI capabilities into pipeline, productivity, and outcomes.

CMMC Accelerate 2026
2026-03-31
CMMC compliance isn’t failing because teams aren’t trying. It’s failing where scope, access, and accountability collide. At CMMC Accelerate 2026, you’ll hear directly from organizations navigating mobile access, audit scope, legal exposure, and operational risk across the Defense Industrial Base.
Gar Whaley, Teal cofounder & CRO, will be on-site and welcomes conversations with defense contractors who want to discuss creating a defensible path to Level 2 readiness.
Teal CMMC is a subsidiary brand engineered specifically for DIB contractors operating under concrete regulatory scrutiny, where accountability, scope definition, and evidence traceability matter.
If you’re balancing CUI access across mobile users, reducing audit surprises, or tightening exposure before assessments begin, connect with Gar at the event and compare notes on what “defensible” looks like in practice.
You’ll leave with sharper questions for your MSP, consultant, and IT team, and a clearer sense of how assessors interpret boundary decisions and executive responsibility.
Learn more about Teal CMMC.

Microsoft 365 Tips & Tricks - April 2026
2026-04-02 11:00 - 11:20 | https://events.zoom.us/ev/AhQ96xqx2DaYBxIxgNf6lKcNqkJ-ALU6WdEchaX92_VatWRTmm7U~AnkFIRlqA_ygnffel3KSHoAz2Hh0SUtLSIkf9Cp8z_ggGqU29EE85zreLQ

AI Bootcamp 2026
2026-04-08 - 2026-04-09
AI initiatives fail most often when organizations move too fast – adopting tools before validating whether they are appropriate, governable, or defensible in the first place. The Pax8 AI Bootcamp is designed to slow that rush, focusing instead on the frameworks required for responsible and intentional adoption inside of businesses and nonprofits.
Teal cofounders, Gar Whaley and Reid Johnston, will be on site to deepen their understanding of how leaders should evaluate AI opportunities. The bootcamp emphasizes structured assessment across business value, user experience, and technical readiness, along with determining the appropriate level of intervention and recognizing when the right decision is to not use AI at all.
This perspective matters for Teal’s clients. As pressure mounts to “do something with AI” or risk falling behind, organizations increasingly need advisors who can help separate viable opportunities from unnecessary risk, balancing innovation with:

Governance

Accountability

Longterm impact
