You’re one ransomware attack away from explaining millions in losses to the board.
You already know something’s wrong. The ERP migration that stalled two years ago. The IT team too stretched to document anything. The disaster recovery plan that doesn't exist. Everyone's resigned to it — and no one can tell you exactly what's broken or how to fix it.
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You can feel it: something’s not right
Maybe it’s the ERP migration that was supposed to take six months — and now your accountants are doing double data entry across two systems indefinitely. Maybe it's the IT team so stretched thin keeping the lights on that no one has time for documentation, disaster recovery planning, or professional development. Maybe it’s the feeling that you’re being snowed by vendors, but you can’t prove it.
The symptoms show up everywhere:
  • Month-end close takes two weeks instead of four days
  • Critical business knowledge lives in one person’s head
  • Your technology “strategy” is really just a list of fires to put out
  • Everyone blames some other function and nothing changes
The worst part? You know it’s a problem. You’ve known for a while. But no one will name it clearly, and you can’t get anyone to acknowledge how vulnerable you are.
Meanwhile you’re sitting on the same risks that cost other manufacturers millions: ransomware attacks, failed system cutovers, key-person dependencies, and technology debt that compounds silently until something breaks.
What it looks like when you have a strong technology quarterback:
You’ll know what’s actually broken, and what’s not
No more vague unease. You’ll have a clear-eyed view of your technology risks and a prioritized plan to address them, in language you can evaluate without a CS degree.
Operations will move faster
When the bottlenecks and clog points get addressed with technology that fits your budget and culture, the whole company feels it. Less downtime. Smoother handoffs. Fewer workarounds.
IT will have the right priorities: yours
Technology decisions will align with business goals, not just technical goals. Your IT function will serve the company’s strategy, not its own.
You’ll have a plan for the disaster.
Business continuity and disaster recovery won't be a placeholder document. Your team will know exactly what to do when something goes wrong, and you’ll have confidence that the company can survive it.
You’ll feel heard
No more smoky jargon designed to make you nod along. You’ll understand what the technical moving pieces are and why they matter, without feeling like the mechanic is trying to upsell you.
I’ve sat in most of the chairs in your company.
I’m Joel Dueck. I’ve spent 20 years working directly with CEOs and CFOs — and seven of those years as a controller at a professional services firm.
That means I don't just understand technology. I understand how technology decisions ripple through accounting, operations, sales, and manufacturing. I've seen what works, what fails, and why.
I’ve inherited failed ERP migrations and turned them around. I’ve built disaster recovery plans that actually get tested. I’ve walked into companies where the previous technical staff was gone and critical products were running on systems no one understood — and figured out how to keep them running.
Some personal trivia:
  • My personal interests include writing and publishing.
  • I built my own house in Minneapolis from the ground up.
I bring the same blend of craftsmanship and systems thinking to every engagement: steady hands, thoughtful questions, and practical outcomes.
My Approach
Business First, Technology Second
Technology should serve people, not the other way around. I start with your goals, your constraints, and your culture, then figure out what technology (if any) actually helps.
Stability Over Trends
I prefer mature, proven solutions that create a stable foundation for your business. The best technology often isn't the newest or trendiest — it’s what reliably supports your operations without creating disruption or flaky dependencies.
Cross-Domain Clarity
With experience across accounting, operations, IT, and software development, I bridge gaps other technical leaders can't.
You’ll understand what I’m recommending and why. If I can’t explain it clearly, I haven’t thought it through well enough. You’ll be able to evaluate my recommendations, not simply be forced to trust them.
Independent Advocacy
With no financial ties to vendors or implementation partners, my recommendations are based solely on what’s best for your business.
This independence is essential for genuine advocacy, allowing me to challenge vendor claims, negotiate better terms, and protect your organization from unnecessary complexity or expense.
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How I Engage
Advisory
Low Monthly Retainer
  • Unlimited consulting, strategy sessions and roadmapping
  • Project guidance
  • Vendor evaluation and selection
  • Priority email support
Strategy Workshop
One-time fee
  • Intensive on-site technology assessment
  • Comprehensive systems audit and documentation
  • Custom strategic technology roadmap
  • Implementation plan with prioritized actions
  • 30-day follow-up support
Leadership
Monthly Retainer
  • Fully accountable tech oversight
  • Team leadership (hiring/firing)
  • Direct vendor management and negotiation
  • 24/7 priority support for critical issues
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At the lowest ebb
You can leave dryshod
This fitful island
— Gael Turnbull