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Virgin Voyages TipsVirgin Voyages ROCKSTARS ONLY Richard’s RooftopVirgin Voyages Richard’s Rooftop is one of the most exclusive perks for Rockstar sailors — but is it worth it? In this video, I break down exactly what Richard’s Rooftop is, what has changed about the famous Richard’s Sunset Hour, and why this VIP-only area might be the ultimate escape on board. From drink menus and hot tubs to seating, food service, and rules about guests — I cover everything you need to know. This video is part of my full Rockstar Playlist, so don’t miss the other tips if you're considering an upgrade.See the Rockstar Playlist!htt...2025-06-2307 min
MSPlandMSPland EP15 - Strategies for Scaling a Leading MSP | Gordon Carr, Stellar SystemsIn this episode, we sit down with Gordon Carr, the Managing Director of Stellar Systems, a leading managed service provider (MSP) based in Perth. Gordon shares his inspiring journey from starting as a tech and working his way up to being a successful business owner, offering valuable insights into the transformative power of strategic marketing and industry verticalisation. Learn how joining peer groups has impacted Gordon's approach to business growth, why he believes in investing in marketing for long-term gains, and the lessons he's learned along the way as he scaled Stellar Systems to new heights.2025-04-0934 min
Everything Product PodcastSupabase : Building a Backend for AI Websites Without CodingIn this episode of Everything Product, Sid and Funny explore Supabase, a powerful backend solution that integrates with Lovable AI website builder. They showcase how Sid built a searchable prompt hub for product managers with admin and user functionalities, database management, and usage analytics - all without writing code. See how Supabase handles database creation, schema management, and storage automatically, making it possible for non-developers to create fully functional web applications.Meet Hosts: Srinath - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/skotela/]Phani - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/phanivuyyuru]Sid - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sidsaladi/] [https://sidsaladi...2025-03-2413 minMSPlandMSPland EP14 - Transforming a communications business into an ICT leader | Steve Bower, Baycom ICTIn this episode of MSPland, we chat with Steve Bower, the Managing Director of Baycom ICT in Auckland, New Zealand. Steve delves into his journey of founding Baycom and transitioning it from a communications-focused business into a comprehensive ICT company. He discusses the impact of cloud technology on Baycom's growth and shares valuable lessons for anyone looking to succeed in the MSP industry. Tune in for an engaging and informative conversation!2025-03-0424 minMSPlandMSPland Shorts: Securing Phone Payments Before the PCI DSS 4.0 Deadline | Iain Edgar, Access4In today’s update, we dive into how to keep phone payments safe with Iain Edgar, Product Manager at Access4. Iain shares what the March 31, 2025 deadline for PCI DSS 4.0 compliance means for businesses taking phone payments and why it’s important to stay ahead of the curve. He also offers a proactive solution to help businesses meet the new requirements, ensuring their payment processes remain secure and seamless!2025-02-1316 min
Think Aloud with Ansal mt journey through articlesDecoding India's 2025-26 Budget: Growth, Inclusion and the Path to 'Viksit Bharat'
In this episode, we delve into the key takeaways from India's Budget 2025-26, as presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. This budget is not just about numbers; it's a roadmap for the nation's aspirations, aiming to propel India towards becoming a ‘Viksit Bharat’ – a developed India. We break down the core themes and significant proposals, exploring what they mean for the average citizen, businesses, and the country’s overall economic trajectory.Here's what we'll cover:•The Big Picture: We'll discuss the overarching goals of the budget, including accelerating growth, securing inclusive development, and boosting private sector investments. We’ll also conside...2025-02-0127 minMSPlandMSPland Shorts: Securing Payments by Phone Before The PCI-DSS 4.0 Deadline | Iain Edgar, Access4In this episode, we dive into how to keep phone payments safe with Iain Edgar, Product Manager at Access4. Iain shares what the March 31, 2025 deadline for PCI-DSS 4.0 compliance means for businesses taking phone payments and why it’s important to stay ahead of the curve. He also offers a proactive solution to help enterprises to meet the new requirements, ensuring their payment processes remain secure and seamless!2025-01-3016 minMSPlandMSPland EP13 - From Technology Distribution to Cloud Communications | Brad Milne, Access4In this episode, we sit down with Brad Milne, the newly appointed COO of Access4 and former Managing Director of Channel UC. Brad takes us through Access4's recent acquisition of Channel UC and shares his incredible journey from running a successful distribution business to leading a cloud communications company. Don't miss Brad's insights and career story!2024-11-1331 minMSPlandMSPland EP12 - Mergers, culture and how MSPs can thrive through change | Bernard Moran, Virtual IT GroupIn this episode, we talk to Bernard Moran, CEO of Virtual IT Group, otherwise known as VITG. Bernard runs us through his career journey from sports management at Cricket Australia, to running an MSP. He recounts the day where VITG acquired three different MSPs in one day and the challenges around creating cultural alignment across offices in both metropolitan and regional areas. He also touches on the reasons behind the flurry of M&A activity in the MSP space and how MSPs can take advantage of this activity to propel growth.2024-09-2438 minMSPlandMSPland EP12 - Mergers, culture and how MSPs can grow from it all | Bernard Moran, Virtual IT GroupIn this episode, we talk to Bernard Moran, CEO of Virtual IT Group, otherwise known as VITG. Bernard runs us through his career journey from sports management at Cricket Australia, to running an MSP. He recounts the day where VITG acquired three different MSPs in one day and the challenges around creating cultural alignment across offices in both metropolitan and regional areas. He also touches on the reasons behind the flurry of M&A activity in the MSP space and how MSPs can take advantage of this activity to propel growth. 2024-09-2437 minMSPlandMSPland EP11: Notes from the CTO of an MSP | Dan Egglestone, T4 GroupIn this episode, we're joined by Dan Egglestone, Chief Technology Officer at T4 Group, who reflects on the changes in MSPland, transitioning from hands-on, onsite operations to a predominantly remote environment—a shift accelerated by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dan talks about how this rapid expansion became a double-edged sword, leading to intense workloads, and ultimately, burnout. He also highlights a critical aspect often overlooked in the digital age—the irreplaceable value of in-person events, fostering genuine connections, continuous learning, and personal growth within the MSP community.2024-07-2538 minMSPlandMSPland EP10 - LIVE! - How to kickstart your MSP marketing function in 2024 | Nicholas Clement (Access4) and Lara Pascoe (TechTent)This episode explores how MSPs can navigate the shift towards effective marketing strategies. Nicholas Clement, Head of Marketing at Access4, and Lara Pascoe, Director of B2B Technology and MSP Marketing at TechTent, delve into the challenges faced by MSPs and offer practical solutions to elevate their sales and marketing efforts. Discover how to overcome common pitfalls, leverage cross-selling opportunities, and define your ideal customer profile to accelerate growth. Don’t miss out on this insightful discussion that aims to empower MSPs to thrive in today’s competitive landscape.2024-07-2554 minMSPlandMSPland EP9 - LIVE! - The Art of Selling | Peter Eldon and Mathew JamesonThis insightful webinar covers the essentials of running successful discovery meetings with customers. Whether you're a seasoned sales professional or just starting out, this session will equip you with the knowledge and strategies to foster strong client relationships.Delivered by Peter Eldon (Director of Marketing & Sales, Access4) and Mathew Jameson (Head of Channel, Access4), we'll cover:- The foundations of running a successful customer opportunity meeting- Explore how to structure sales discovery meetings to effectively showcase your products or services as solutions to your client's needs, positioning yourself as a valuable partner rather...2024-05-2400 minMSPlandMSPland EP8: Strategies for navigating the evolving landscape of MSP sales | David Rose, efexIn this episode, we delve into the world of sales with David Rose, the Head of Sales at efex. Leveraging his extensive sales background, David shares insights on efex's journey, the evolving landscape of sales, post-acquisition organisational shifts, effective sales leadership, and strategies for motivating sales teams to achieve excellence. If sales is your realm, you’re in for a treat. 2024-05-2052 minMSPlandMSPland EP6: Navigating mental health in MSPland | Dan Williams, Independent EQ & Without FearIn this episode, Peter Eldon, Sales and Marketing Director at Access4, sits down with Dan Williams, the founder of Independent EQ. Together, they delve into the transformation of the MSP landscape and the reasons behind Dan's decision to label his business as an MSP. Their conversation takes a personal turn as Dan opens up about his journey with mental health challenges, emphasising the significance of vulnerability. He shares insights into his initiative, Without Fear, a not-for-profit dedicated to mental health and wellness. Listeners can expect practical tools and advice on maintaining mental well-being and supporting others during challenging times...2024-03-181h 01MSPlandMSPland EP7 - LIVE! - How to build a top performing sales team in 2024 | Peter Eldon and Mathew JamesonTune in to the inaugural LIVE episode of MSPland, where Peter Eldon, Director of Sales and Marketing, and Mat Jameson, Head of Channel at Access4, join us for an insightful discussion on unlocking extraordinary sales performance. Discover the keys to fostering a winning sales team and culture in 2024 to propel your company's success.Topics covered include:Uncovering the core motivations of sales representatives and implementing effective incentivisation strategiesIdentifying essential traits of successful sales representativesProven methods for retaining top sales talentMastering the art and science of sales managementExploring the BANT principle and its significance in sales...2024-03-181h 09MSPlandMSPland EP5: Growing a local MSP to an emerging global player | Chuong Mai-Viet, Fuse TechnologyIn this episode, we chat with Chuong Mai-Viet, Managing Director at Fuse Technology, about his MSP story. A veteran in MSPland, Chuong talks about his beginnings from his time at Brennan IT to how he founded Fuse Technology - and all the key learnings along the way. He also dives into how he overcomes the challenges of hiring talent, plans for international expansion and his predictions for MSPland. If you have aspirations to scale your MSP and develop an international footprint, you do not want to miss this episode!2024-01-1636 minMSPlandMSPland Shorts: Why MSPs should centralise their vendor spend | Ben Kelly, Access4In today's MSPland Shorts, we delve into the MSP benefits of centralising all your spend on a single vendor. Ben Kelly, Head of Acquisition at Access4, shares about the common issues that MSPs face while using different vendors, and how centralising their spend on a single platform could mean higher profit margins and scalability for a business. He also advised on what to look for when picking a vendor to house all your needs.2023-12-1804 minMSPlandMSPland EP4: Best financial practices for MSP success | Laurie Coll, Access4In today’s episode, we chat about all things finance with Laurie Coll, Finance Director at Access4. He provides key insights on managing the finances of an MSP business, including best practices, cash flow, running a recurring revenue model and the many ways you can fund a business. 2023-11-2925 minMSPlandMSPland EP3: How MSPs can grow with mergers and acquisitions | Michael Sobota, IT&CIn today’s episode, we focus on mergers and acquisitions with Michael Sobota, Managing Director of IT&C. Michael has more than two decades of experience in MSPland, performing roll-ups for his own business and for others. He shares the biggest challenges he faced, key considerations when rolling up a business as well and how to best leverage a newly acquired business to capture organic growth. 2023-11-2840 minMSPlandMSPland Shorts: Unleashing sales success through company culture | Diego Torre, Access4In today’s MSPland Shorts, we dive into the importance of company culture with the unstoppable Diego Torre, Partner Growth Manager at Access4! He shares what it takes to build a thriving team - from cultivating the right mindset, to arming sales teams with the right tools and enthusiasm, he unveils the secrets behind achieving exceptional results. Discover how a happy, tight-knit team with a healthy dose of banter can take sales to new heights.2023-07-3104 minMSPlandMSPland EP2: How to sell voice and run a recurring revenue business | Mathew Jameson, Access4If you run a sales team or are a seller yourself, you’re going to love this episode. We sit down with Mat Jameson, the new Head of Channel at Access4, to talk about his long and storied career in selling voice and telecommunications. There's a whole lot of gold in this episode for those who want to learn about selling voice and building a voice practice. If you run a sales team, you especially don’t want to miss the part when Mat talks about how to structure commission for a sales team that’s selling voice.2023-07-3135 minMSPlandMSPland EP1: How to balance the MSP game with life as a mompreneur | Karen Giles, Syntech ITIn today’s episode, we sit down with Karen Giles, Managing Director of Syntech IT, to talk about how the industry has changed since she started her business more than a decade ago, as well as the main challenges she faces. We then also get into a bunch of other topics including how she’s balanced being a full-time mother with work, what it’s like running an MSP with her husband, as well as a discussion on how SEO has recently been helping to drive new customer acquisition.2023-07-3139 minMSPlandWelcome to MSPlandFor many out there, MSPland refers to the world of IT Managed Service Providers and those who are the IT lifeline of SMB’s all around the globe. Now, it’s also the name of this podcast! A new show where you’ll hear directly from peers and other thought leaders about how to grow as an operator or business owner in MSPland. Instead of product pitches or the latest monotonous platform update, we’re only interested in the stories and the insights direct from the front lines of MSPland that you can take away to help grow your business...2023-06-2901 min
The Future of Leadership231 How to scale without losing curiosity in your corporate culture with Tim Jackson People are complex, but the people stuff doesn’t have to be Being an entrepreneur calls for a different leadership perspective - one where you can pull back and cede a little control in the name of strategy. This is something Tim Jackson has learned to do as he scales his tech business in challenging pandemic conditions. From hiring for culture fit to offering employees multiple ways to connect, Tim shares his insights into growing a corporate culture where collaboration and curiosity ensure there’s no room for complacency. Why you should listen: leadership principles for getting the best...2021-09-2942 min
Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy (#SGGQA)#SGGQA 182: Bye Bye Ajit Pai, Apple e-Waste "tsunami", Comcast Data Caps, Broken Benchmarks, Mrs. GadgetGuy's New Phone!Happy Thanksgiving! Hope you’re enjoying some tasty leftovers!
Will Microsoft bring Android apps to Windows? Comcast will add data caps to all subscriber plans next year. Right to Repair conversations are heating up in the UK and EU. Amazon’s Sidewalk “service” sounds like a security nightmare.
I spent WAY TOO LONG trying to fix my battery benchmark, and Mrs. GadgetGuy is going to be rocking a new phone!
Let’s get our tech week started right!
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The Tech Trends I Was MOST Thankful for in 2020 https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/11/25/the-tech-trends-i-was-thankful-for-in-2020/
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Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy (#SGGQA)#SGGQA 181: Banning carrier locked phones, Fold 3 Rumors, Oppo scrolling concept, and my new fave photo editing app!
The upcoming Biden administration is looking to invest a lot more money in broadband. At the same time, the USA might start banning the practice of letting carriers lock our phones. Trump’s app is tracking users, so what happens with all that data? Oneplus leaks have hit the web. Samsung might have confirmed the death of the Note. Oppo showed off a scrolling phone. The M1 Macbook got an iFixit teardown.
And it’s something so small, but I have a new photo editing app that I have to glow all over!
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Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy (#SGGQA)#SGGQA 180: macOS Big Sur issues, Galaxy S21 Leaks, and thoughts on my Silver Google Play ButtonApple is having a rough week with the launch of macOS Big Sur, and a handful of smaller issues on iPhone 12. The Galaxy S21 specs have leaked, and nothing looks TOO shocking for Samsung’s next premium phone. Conservatives are flocking to social media SAFE SPACES, but will they stay in their own echo chambers?
And I finally got a Play Button award from YouTube, so let’s talk about those feelings.
Let’s get our tech week started right!
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The Nord N10 is NOT for me… https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/11/09/oneplus-nord-n10-not-for-me-and-thats-ok/
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