IT Strategy & Supplier Management

Your Technology Buyer’s Agent. Your Advocate at the Table. No Cost to You.

Think of YMBS as your realtor for technology—we find the right fit, negotiate the deal, and steer you away from money pits. And like a lawyer in a tough case, we protect your interests, pressure-test claims, and hold suppliers accountable.

You get one point of contact while we coordinate, filter, and vet suppliers (and their third-party implementers/trainers). Suppliers only show up when it’s worth your time—demos, key trainings, and final approvals.

Commission-based, paid by suppliers. Zero cost to you. Independent, client-first advocacy is non-negotiable.

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How We Work: Your Tech Buyer’s Agent & Advocate

Discovery & Fit — We learn your goals, stack, compliance, budget.

Shortlist from 450+ — Apples-to-apples options that truly fit.

Due Diligence — Security, pricing, SLA strength, integration clarity, reference checks (supplier + 3rd parties).

Demo & Training Orchestration — Tight agendas, success criteria, minimal time sink.

Contract & SLA Negotiation — Terms that protect you; no “gotchas.”

Performance Oversight — KPIs, escalation paths, executive accountability.

Strategy First. AI Where It Pays.

Roadmaps that serve revenue, margin, risk, and capacity—today and tomorrow.

When useful, we add AI the practical way

In-house automation (assistants, analytics, routing).

Enterprise-grade AI via vetted partners.

Clear adoption plans, measurable ROI, no science-project theater.

Results You Can Expect

20–40% reduction in wasted tech spend:

(consolidation + smarter contracts).

Fewer delays & overruns:

(we’ve been down this road).

Higher adoption & ROI:

(structured training, clear KPIs).

No direct cost for our services:

(commission-funded).

Ready for a buyer’s agent in your corner?

Get a strategist who learns your business, vets every player, and leverages

industry reputation to keep vendors honest—at no cost to you.

Are you like a technology realtor?

Yes. We act as your buyer’s agent—finding fit, negotiating value, and preventing expensive mistakes.

If suppliers pay you, are you really independent?

Yes. Our model is commission-based, but our standard is advocate-only: apples-to-apples options, documented trade-offs, and SLAs tied to your KPIs.

Do you vet third-party trainers/customizers?

Absolutely. We evaluate the vendor’s subcontractors with the same rigor as the primary vendor.

Why does your leverage matter?

Because we are a key account that suppliers rely on for repeat business, we carry influence that individual customers don’t. Vendors escalate faster, deliver better service, and avoid shortcuts because protecting their reputation with us is critical.