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The World's Greatest Podcast in America49- Finders KeepersPatreon.com/ReedsRanch... In this conversation, Jon and Cody discuss Cody's recent car troubles and Jon's weekend with his friend and his family. They also touch on the topic of parenthood and the different perspectives they have on it. The conversation covers various topics including watching Toy Story, scaring children, hangovers, favorite bar games, and a story about Yankees pitchers swapping wives. Cody also mentions finding a pair of sunglasses left behind at a baseball game. 2024-08-191h 02The World's Greatest Podcast in America48- Cody Puts his WHAT WHERE??????Patreon.com/ReedsRanch.
In this conversation, Jon and Cody discuss various topics, including video games, watching movies, the Olympics, and the fear of heights. They also touch on a plane crash and a rogue climber at the Eiffel Tower. The conversation is light-hearted and filled with banter. In this part of the conversation, Jon and Cody discuss their fears of heights and their experiences with daredevil activities. They also talk about Cody's swollen penis and the possibility of it being an STD. 2024-08-121h 07The World's Greatest Podcast in America47- Cody and Jon Get in a FightPatreon.com/ReedsRanch. Jon and Cody both like corn dogs. Then they fight. 2024-07-281h 07The World's Greatest Podcast in America46- th President Bows OutBiden Steps Down. Patreon.com/ReedsRanch.
In this conversation, Jon and Cody discuss various topics including Joe Biden's decision not to seek re-election, Kamala Harris as a potential presidential candidate, the role of women in politics, and their opinions on different news correspondents. They also touch on the entertainment value of politics and the upcoming Trump trial. The conversation concludes with a discussion about Sydney Sweeney and Pamela Anderson. In this part of the conversation, Cody and Jon discuss their coffee preferences and Cody's attempt to make his own iced coffee. They also talk about their experiences in Knoxville...2024-07-211h 02The World's Greatest Podcast in America36- Jon Pisses the BedBuy our new shirt https://www.fanrunradio.com/shop/p/wgpia-things-tee. Patreon.com/ReedsRanch.
In this conversation, Jon and Cody discuss the technical difficulties they faced in uploading a video episode, Jon's experience throwing the first pitch at a baseball game, and their thoughts on recent news events. They also give shoutouts to listeners who purchased their merchandise. The conversation covers various topics including selling t-shirts, reading YouTube comments, power ranking women in different cities, and discussing intense fear dreams. Cody shares a dream about being in hell and being shot, while Jon talks about his fear of the...2024-05-311h 07The World's Greatest Podcast in America34- RIP Milf Hunter's TwinWe dropped a new shirt https://www.fanrunradio.com/shop/p/wgpia-things-tee ... Patreon.com/ReedsRanch ..
Jon and Cody discuss various topics including Pride Month, Cody's experiences as an Uber driver, and listener comments. Cody and Jon discuss various topics, including Uber experiences, a stage collapse in Mexico, a leaked video of a rapper, a porn star's record, and the versatility of the name Frederick. They also touch on the annoyance of repetitive phrases and the possibility of some counties in Oregon joining Idaho due to political differences. The conversation covers various topics including the movement to change states, the...2024-05-241h 05The World's Greatest Podcast in America33- Renegades, Rebels and RoguesBuy our shirt. https://www.fanrunradio.com/shop/p/wgpia-tee. Patreon.com/ReedsRanch.
In this conversation, Jon and Cody discuss the heat in Texas, Cody's comedy career, and Cody's songwriting endeavors. They also reflect on their radio careers and the number of shows they've done together. They give shoutouts to listeners who bought t-shirts and make playful comments about their names. In this part of the conversation, Jon and Cody read and discuss funny and noteworthy comments from YouTube. They also talk about their plans to potentially move to one episode per week due to lack of support. They...2024-05-211h 09The World's Greatest Podcast in America32- The Power and Majesty of Niagara FallsBuy the shirt @ https://www.fanrunradio.com/shop/p/wgpia-tee.... Patreon.com/ReedsRanch.
In this conversation, Jon and Cody discuss various topics, including Cody's broken glasses, the perception of wearing glasses, meeting Joey Chestnut, and their rivalry in NCAA football. They also touch on Niagara Falls and the trailer for the new NCAA football game. The conversation between Cody McClure and Jon covers various topics, including their ongoing debate about a video game, their personal experiences and opinions on different subjects, and some random discussions. They touch on topics such as sports, relationships, gender, and societal norms. The conversation...2024-05-1847 minThe World's Greatest Podcast in America31- Escorts and Ghost StoriesBuy our shirt. Also, send in new ideas and maybe even a new logo. https://www.fanrunradio.com/shop/p/wgpia-tee use the promocode FANRUN4THEWIN for 15% off. Patreon.com/ReedsRanch........
In this conversation, Jon and Cody discuss Cody's recent trip to Las Vegas to see a Rolling Stones concert. They also talk about Cody's experiences with gambling and dating in Vegas. The conversation takes a humorous and lighthearted tone. The conversation covers various topics including a staged carjacking, promotion of a GoFundMe campaign, experiences in Las Vegas, and the need for better marketing and promotion. In this final...2024-05-141h 10The World's Greatest Podcast in America17- Detroit Night MovesPatreon.com/ReedsRanch. Presented by John Runyan with Farm Bureau.
In this episode, Jon and Cody discuss their upcoming trip to Detroit and their favorite Detroit artists. They also talk about their expectations for the basketball games and the possibility of winning both games. They share a funny conversation they had at a Texas bar and discuss the importance of celebrating an ugly win. Cody shares an encounter he had with a gas station attendant and confesses his germaphobe tendencies. In this part of the conversation, Cody discusses different priorities in his life and...2024-03-251h 22The World's Greatest Podcast in AmericaEpisode 4: Meat Seeking MissionEpisode 4. Jon and Cody talk about Toby Keith, Drake's penis, Vince McMahon's sex life, Jon's joke of the week, and more. Subscribe on itunes/spotify. Presented by John Runyan with Farm Bureau. To watch on video, go to youtube https://youtu.be/ptMN8CQQGis
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Free From Corporate America - Special PresentationBonus - The Book of Last Resort - section eleven - epilogue - the impact of AI on artistsFor listeners of Free From Corporate America's special edition audiobook, Jon Reed is now uploading chapters from his new book, The Book of Last Resort, Narrated by Rajeer Alford. This section containes the chapters: Jon Reed is now uploading audio podcast chapters from his new book, The Book of Last Resort - A Subversive Guide for Artists in the Digital Economy. This section containes the chapters: Epilogue 1 – The Impact of the Pandemic, and AI Epilogue 2 – Falling Short of Greatness, or Not2024-01-0133 minFree From Corporate America - Special PresentationBonus - The Book of Last Resort - section ten - if you want to make big art, live a big lifeFor listeners of Free From Corporate America's special edition audiobook, Jon Reed is now uploading chapters from his new book, The Book of Last Resort, Narrated by Rajeer Alford. This section containes the chapters: The Necessary Redemption of Losing Your Illusions If You Want to Make Big Art, Live a Big Life Don’t Chase Love – Chase Your Muse Instead The Wrap – Buy Your Ticket, and Ride It Out2024-01-0112 minFree From Corporate America - Special PresentationBonus - The Book of Last Resort - section nine - on art in dangerous timesFor listeners of Free From Corporate America's special edition audiobook, Jon Reed is now uploading chapters from his new book, The Book of Last Resort, Narrated by Rajeer Alford. This section containes the chapters: Scrape Deep – or Face the Creative Consequences Creativity is an Excavation On Political Activism, Self-Deception, and Art in Dangerous Times2024-01-0119 min
Book of Last Resort - a subversive guide for artists - special annotated audio editionThe Book of Last Resort - book foreword - how did we get here?This section containes the foreword by Rachel Meyers, which addresses some burning questions, such as: how we got here - and why you should - or shouldn't - listen to this book. "Jon was haunted by writing projects he hadn’t finished, guitar lessons he hadn’t practiced enough for, creative endeavors he hadn’t even started. He was longing for a different existence, one that centered on his creative self. That longing was terrifying. And contagious. What I didn’t know then was that Jon was testing out the theories and methods you are about to read in t...2023-12-2912 minBook of Last Resort - a subversive guide for artists - special annotated audio editionEmbrace your subversive creative power - section 2Jon Reed is now uploading audio podcast chapters from his new book, The Book of Last Resort - A Subversive Guide for Artists in the Digital Economy. This section (section 2) containes the chapters: - Embrace Your Subversive Creative Power - Who the Heck Is Jon Reed?2023-12-2821 minBook of Last Resort - a subversive guide for artists - special annotated audio editionThe social noise threatens our creative endeavors - section 3Jon Reed is now uploading audio podcast chapters from his new book, The Book of Last Resort - A Subversive Guide for Artists in the Digital Economy. This section (section 3) containes the chapters: The Social Noise Threatens Our Creative Endeavors Your Creative Work Thrives on Free “Free” Isn’t Defeat – It’s About Using Digital to Build an Audience Niches Cut Through the Noise The Grateful Dead Didn’t Fight Free – Neither Should We Building Platforms – Why Bother? Creative Manifestation – Cultivate the Edge Master What You’re Good At, Not What You Want to Be Good 2023-12-2826 minBook of Last Resort - a subversive guide for artists - special annotated audio editionRise above the noise, and find your greatness - section 4Jon Reed is now uploading audio podcast chapters from his new book, The Book of Last Resort - A Subversive Guide for Artists in the Digital Economy. This section (section 4) containes the chapters: To Rise Above the Noise, Find Your Greatness The Cult of Celebrity and the Attention Economy Crossroads The Social Noise Vortex Drowns out the Mediocre The World Craves Artists Who Did the Reckoning Creative Manifestation – Cultivate the Edge Master What You’re Good At, Not What You Want to Be Good At2023-12-2835 minBook of Last Resort - a subversive guide for artists - special annotated audio editionUnplug or all is lost: filter or fail - section 5Jon Reed is now uploading audio podcast chapters from his new book, The Book of Last Resort - A Subversive Guide for Artists in the Digital Economy. This section (section 5) containes the chapters: Routine Destroys “Someday" Unplug or All Is Lost – Filter, or Fail Sever the Link Between Art and Commerce Popular Success Is Unlikely – and Irrelevant The Strange Redemption of “Enough” Your Day Job Can’t Suck 2023-12-2739 minBook of Last Resort - a subversive guide for artists - special annotated audio editionPull gold from the feedback loop, and lose the BS - section 6Jon Reed is now uploading audio podcast chapters from his new book, The Book of Last Resort - A Subversive Guide for Artists in the Digital Economy. This section (section 6) containes the chapters: Pull Gold from the Feedback Loop – and Lose the BS The Artistic Perils of Friendship The Creative Virtues of Selfishness The Strange Logic of “Paint Yourself First” Art Contre Love – Relationships Can Lift You, or They Can Sink You Sacrifice over Gratification – The Art of Saying “No” Giving (Hypothetical) Blood – A Last Resort Jumpstart Your Art – and Save Yourself 2023-12-2731 minFree From Corporate America - Special PresentationBonus - The Book of Last Resort - section eight - social objects want to be free: put them to workFor listeners of Free From Corporate America's special edition audiobook, Jon Reed is now uploading chapters from his new book, The Book of Last Resort, Narrated by Rajeer Alford. This section containes the chapters: Put Social Media on a Diet – or It Will Hurt You Artistically Unplugging and the Power of Deep Work Social Objects Want to Be Free – Put Them to Work Piracy Is Real – Don’t Let It Break You Make Your Own Social Media Rules Find the Middle Ground Between Obscurity and Taylor Swift 2023-12-2726 minFree From Corporate America - Special PresentationBonus - The Book of Last Resort - section seven - face the truth with Asher Lev, and find your flowFor listeners of Free From Corporate America's special edition audiobook, Jon Reed is now uploading chapters from his new book, The Book of Last Resort, Narrated by Rajeer Alford. This section containes the chapters: Your Success Better Be Weird Enough Face the Truth with Asher Lev – and Find Your Flow No Excuses – Punk Rock Your Way Forward Degrees Don’t Make Your Art – Punk Rock Your Learning Too Curation is a Creative Discipline 2023-12-2724 minFree From Corporate America - Special PresentationBonus - The Book of Last Resort - section six - pull gold from the feedack loop, and lose the BSFor listeners of Free From Corporate America's special edition audiobook, Jon Reed is now uploading chapters from his new book, The Book of Last Resort, Narrated by Rajeer Alford. This section containes the chapters: Pull Gold from the Feedback Loop – and Lose the BS The Artistic Perils of Friendship The Creative Virtues of Selfishness The Strange Logic of “Paint Yourself First” Art Contre Love – Relationships Can Lift You, or They Can Sink You Sacrifice over Gratification – The Art of Saying “No” Giving (Hypothetical) Blood – A Last Resort Jumpstart Your Art – and Save Yourself 2023-12-2731 minBook of Last Resort - a subversive guide for artists - special annotated audio editionYour success better be weird enough - section 7Jon Reed is now uploading audio podcast chapters from his new book, The Book of Last Resort - A Subversive Guide for Artists in the Digital Economy. This section (section 7) containes the chapters: Your Success Better Be Weird Enough Face the Truth with Asher Lev – and Find Your Flow No Excuses – Punk Rock Your Way Forward Degrees Don’t Make Your Art – Punk Rock Your Learning Too Curation is a Creative Discipline 2023-12-2624 minBook of Last Resort - a subversive guide for artists - special annotated audio editionMake your own social media rules - section 8Jon Reed is now uploading audio podcast chapters from his new book, The Book of Last Resort - A Subversive Guide for Artists in the Digital Economy. This section (section 8) containes the chapters: Put Social Media on a Diet – or It Will Hurt You Artistically Unplugging and the Power of Deep Work Social Objects Want to Be Free – Put Them to Work Piracy Is Real – Don’t Let It Break You Make Your Own Social Media Rules2023-12-2626 minBook of Last Resort - a subversive guide for artists - special annotated audio editionOn art in dangerous times - section 9Jon Reed is now uploading audio podcast chapters from his new book, The Book of Last Resort - A Subversive Guide for Artists in the Digital Economy. This section (section 9) containes the chapters: Scrape Deep – or Face the Creative Consequences Creativity is an Excavation On Political Activism, Self-Deception, and Art in Dangerous Times2023-12-2619 minFree From Corporate America - Special PresentationBonus - The Book of Last Resort - section five - unplug or all is lost: filter or failFor listeners of Free From Corporate America's special edition audiobook, Jon Reed is now uploading chapters from his new book, The Book of Last Resort, Narrated by Rajeer Alford. This section containes the chapters: Routine Destroys “Someday" Unplug or All Is Lost – Filter, or Fail Sever the Link Between Art and Commerce Popular Success Is Unlikely – and Irrelevant The Strange Redemption of “Enough” Your Day Job Can’t Suck 2023-12-2639 minFree From Corporate America - Special PresentationBonus - The Book of Last Resort - section four - to rise above the noise, find your greatnessFor listeners of Free From Corporate America's special edition audiobook, Jon Reed is now uploading chapters from his new book, The Book of Last Resort, Narrated by Rajeer Alford. This section containes the chapters: To Rise Above the Noise, Find Your Greatness The Cult of Celebrity and the Attention Economy Crossroads The Social Noise Vortex Drowns out the Mediocre The World Craves Artists Who Did the Reckoning Creative Manifestation – Cultivate the Edge Master What You’re Good At, Not What You Want to Be Good At2023-12-2635 minBook of Last Resort - a subversive guide for artists - special annotated audio editionThe necessary redemption of losing your illusions - section 10Jon Reed is now uploading audio podcast chapters from his new book, The Book of Last Resort - A Subversive Guide for Artists in the Digital Economy. This section (section 10) containes the chapters: The Necessary Redemption of Losing Your Illusions If You Want to Make Big Art, Live a Big Life Don’t Chase Love – Chase Your Muse Instead The Wrap – Buy Your Ticket, and Ride It Out2023-12-2612 minBook of Last Resort - a subversive guide for artists - special annotated audio editionEpilogue - the impact of AI on artists, and the reckoning with greatnessJon Reed is now uploading audio podcast chapters from his new book, The Book of Last Resort - A Subversive Guide for Artists in the Digital Economy. This section (section 11) containes the chapters: Epilogue 1 – The Impact of the Pandemic, and AI Epilogue 2 – Falling Short of Greatness, or Not2023-12-2533 minFree From Corporate America - Special PresentationBonus - The Book of Last Resort - section three - the social noise threatens our creative endeavorsFor listeners of Free From Corporate America's special edition audiobook, Jon Reed is now uploading chapters from his new book, The Book of Last Resort, Narrated by Rajeer Alford. This section containes the chapters: The Social Noise Threatens Our Creative Endeavors Your Creative Work Thrives on Free “Free” Isn’t Defeat – It’s About Using Digital to Build an Audience Niches Cut Through the Noise The Grateful Dead Didn’t Fight Free – Neither Should We Building Platforms – Why Bother?2023-12-2526 minFree From Corporate America - Special PresentationBonus - The Book of Last Resort - section two - why I wrote this bookFor listeners of Free From Corporate America's special edition audiobook, Jon Reed is now uploading chapters from his new book, The Book of Last Resort, Narrated by Rajeer Alford. This section containes Jon's book preface, as well as the chapters: - Embrace Your Subversive Creative Power - Who the Heck Is Jon Reed?2023-12-2521 minFree From Corporate America - Special PresentationBonus - The Book of Last Resort - forewordFor listeners of Free From Corporate America's special edition audiobook, Jon Reed is now uploading chapters from his new book, The Book of Last Resort, Narrated by Rajeer Alford. This section containes the foreword by Rachel Meyers.2023-12-2512 min
The Worship ChatThe Worship Chat Episode 40:Special Guest Evangelist Jon ReedIn our 40th episode we have special guest our revival preacher Jon Reed coming and talking with us about worship! 2022-02-2258 min
SAP and Enterprise Trends Podcasts from Jon Reed (@jonerp) of diginomica.comReaching the informed buyer (and their networks) with content - an informal podcamp session with Jon ReedIn this interactive live discussion from Western Mass Podcamp 2018, Jon shares his views on researching the so-called informed buyer, and why marketing and sales must change. Participants from the session share their own challenges, and Jon hits on the dynamics of winning (and sustaining) attention, and why topic authority and opt-in audiences are essential. He explains why social media is useless without content, and why content is useless without a clear business identity. The role of subscription and curation is discussed. (Jon did a related session that continues these themes with a look at the power of immersive creativity...2018-04-2337 minSAP and Enterprise Trends Podcasts from Jon Reed (@jonerp) of diginomica.comSAP TechEd Barcelona Review - Reed and Hirsch on Leonardo, cloud, and everything elseIn their Barcelona tradition, Jon Reed of diginomica and SAP Mentor and cloud expert Dick Hirsch review the news, debates, and questions from SAP TechEd Barcelona 2017. They break down what they learned on Leonardo, along with questions about how SAP got away from process expertise in their positioning. Separating hype from reality includes a review of SAP's blockchain pursuits, and why cloud requires a different level of pricing transparency. The guys also hit on SAP's multi-cloud ambitions, including the Google partnership, and Jon reveals what he learned - or didn't - on the Android SDK possibility in the future.2017-11-1842 minSAP and Enterprise Trends Podcasts from Jon Reed (@jonerp) of diginomica.comSAP TechEd 2015 in review - the Hirsch-Reed chat - director's cutIn the longer, "director's cut" version of this SAP TechEd 2015 on-site podcast, Jon Reed and Dick Hirsch kick around the main conference takeaways and the S/4HANA challenge. Dick shares the main themes he was investigating and the latest on the SAP HANA Cloud Platform. SAP's open source initiatives, particularly Cloud Foundry via Hybris YaaS (Hybris as s service), are covered. The guys also set up the themes, particularly around S/4HANA, to look for in Barcelona. SAP's approach to bloggers/communications is also reviewed. 2015-10-2628 minFree From Corporate America - Special PresentationFFCA Special 2014 Intro - by Jon ReedTo kick off the special edition, Jon Reed himself takes to the mic and divulges why this book's content haunted him to take it to another level with this new special edition. Jon tells the story of how he found voice artist and special edition narrator Bill Laing, and why Jon considers Bill's provocative reading to be the definitive rendition of the book.
Jon also talks about what changed since the release of the book, and why the themes of white collar job displacement and the need for creative autonomy have only increased since this book came...2014-03-2512 minFree From Corporate America - Special PresentationFFCA Special Edition - Complete Recording FileFor those who want to listen to the entire Free From Corporate America special edition in one recording, this master file contains the entire presentation in one file, including Jon's new 2014 introduction on why this book matters more than ever, Rachel Meyers' classic original foreword, and then the entire book and afterwords. All but the short intro by Jon Reed is read by voice artist and narrator Bill Laing, who puts an authorative stamp on this project that Jon feels is better than any other version of this content. Note: if you don't want to listen or download the...2014-03-224h 41Free From Corporate America - Special PresentationFFCA Guest Foreword - by Rachel MeyersIn this memorable foreword, Rachel Meyers, co-author of Resumes from Hell, gives readers an inside view into Jon's career trajectory, the adversity he ran into, and what drove him to write this book. Rachel also provides a direct comparison of Jon's books to other easier popcorn-eating books on success. This one is different in ways that are not necessarily easy but can change how you view your life. Bill Laing provides another terrific reading - this time of Rachel's work.2014-03-2207 minFree From Corporate America - Special PresentationFFCA Episode 1 - The End of the Corporate ContractThe corporate contract is broken. In that sense, we're all freelancers, but how free are we in reality? That's the provocative starting point for narrator and voice artist Bill Laing's powerful reading of Jon's Free From Corporate America. in Section 1, we dig into Jon's motivations for writing this book, and how technology is changing the equation for those of us who want to find autonomy in our lives - and avoid getting caught under foot of the massive workplace changes underway.2014-03-2212 minFree From Corporate America - Special PresentationFFCA Episode 2 - Trapped by Pink Slip CultureLaying the groundwork for the tactics to follow, this episode defines the predicaments facing white collar workers and why professional success is at a serious crossroads. Bill reads Jon's takes on virtual companies, and why location is less important than excellence, reputation, and the right market. The pros and cons of "lifestyle businesses" are discussed as you learn more about why Jon wrote this book and the adversity that sparked it.2014-03-2213 minFree From Corporate America - Special PresentationFFCA Episode 3 - Developing AssetsIn a crucial section for those looking for more work autonomy, Bill reads Jon's methodlogy of developing assets. But with some differences: the definition of assets is redefined, and the content is geared towards those with time and resource scarcity. Concepts like the law of accumulation, stealing time and risk tolerance are covered. How these potent tactics are impacted by full time work is also covered.2014-03-2242 minFree From Corporate America - Special PresentationFFCA Episode 4 - False AssetsIn episode 4, narrator Bill Laing rocks on with some of Jon's most biting pieces in the book - yep, this is the False Assets section, wherein Jon milks some very sacred cows like home ownership, education, retirement accounts, and yes - education. The end is a more realistic understanding of what our safety net really is and what to do about it, but with plenty of cynical humor and life hacks along the way.2014-03-2200 minFree From Corporate America - Special PresentationFFCA Episode 6 - Taking Your Assets to MarketListen in as FFCA special edition narrator Bill Laing does his thing with one of the most important sections in Jon's book. Taking assets to market is where the creative person often falters. But chapters like "We Are All Salespeople," a rethink of negotiation and why the art of the deal matters, as well as managing the time/cash crossover are key ideas to chew on.2014-03-2100 minSAP and Enterprise Trends Podcasts from Jon Reed (@jonerp) of diginomica.comThe ERP Project Failure Conundrum - and Why Independent Advisors Matter - Doane and ReedIn this frank, hopefully constructive, and informal conversation on ERP project failure and it's disturbing persistence, Jon Reed talks to Michael Doane about the problem and what solutions have a chance at closing the failure gap. There is a particular focus on the impact of independent advisors and how business benefits are quantified.2014-03-1951 minFree From Corporate America - Special PresentationFFCA Episode 7 - Financing Your Business of OneIn a series of pieces, Jon turns personal finance cliches on their head with a look at how the tools of business (balance sheets, profit and loss, income statements) can provide a whole different basis for thinking about money - and funding your own subversive projects. Or: investing in assets that matter. 2014-03-1647 minFree From Corporate America - Special PresentationFFCA Episode 8 - The WrapNarrator Bill Laing brings the special edition home with Jon's final takes on overcoming adversity, the myth of success and failure, dealing with the problem of lag when change is invoked, and how to take all this forward.2014-03-1633 minFree From Corporate America - Special PresentationFFCA - About Jon Reeda little bio of Jon Reed circa the original release.2014-03-1601 minFree From Corporate America - Special PresentationFFCA - Other books by Jon ReedA little ditty about Jon's other non-fiction books.2014-03-1601 minSAP and Enterprise Trends Podcasts from Jon Reed (@jonerp) of diginomica.comSAP Cloud Strategy - Digging in with SAP Mentors Hirsch, Reed, Pazahanick and De AraujoIn this special SAP cloud assessment, Jon Reed of http://www.JonERP.com talks to fellow SAP Mentors Dick Hirsch, Leonardo De Araujo and Jarret Pazahanick to get their specific views on SAP cloud strategy from 3 different cloud areas: HCM (Jarret), ByD (Leo), and NW Cloud (Dick). Then the guys try to put the pieces together, hash the Ariba acquisition a bit, and share their SAP cloud expectations for upcoming events as we head into SAP TechEd season.2012-10-0859 minSAP and Enterprise Trends Podcasts from Jon Reed (@jonerp) of diginomica.comSapphire 2009 in Review Podcast: Jon Reed Interviews Michael Krigsman of AsuretIn the first installment of his "Sapphire in Review" podcast series, Jon Reed of JonERP.com welcomes special guest Michael Krigsman, President of Asuret and popular ZDNet blogger and Tweeter. Michael's focus is evaluating the keys to IT project success and failure, so during this twenty-eight minute podcast, Jon gets Michael's take on how project failure applies to ERP vendors and SAP specifically. Jon also gets the skinny on Michael's investigations of Business ByDesign at Sapphire, and why he sees SAP's focus on UI improvements and BI enhancements as important to ERP project success. In closing, Michael shares an inside...2009-05-2228 minSAP and Enterprise Trends Podcasts from Jon Reed (@jonerp) of diginomica.comSapphire 2009 Live Podcast: Jon Reed Interviews SAP Mentor Dick HirschIn the second of two live Sapphire podcast recordings, Jon Reed of JonERP.com interviews fellow SAP Mentor Dick Hirsch to get his impressions of Sapphire 2009. Listen in as two self-described "BPX geeks" discuss the themes of Sapphire from a BPX perspective. Jon gets Dick's reactions to the Sapphire keynotes, and also gets his view on how Twitter is changing the experience of live events, both for virtual attendees and the actual participants. Dick also offers tips for how SAP professionals can move their skills into a BPX direction.2009-05-1418 minSAP and Enterprise Trends Podcasts from Jon Reed (@jonerp) of diginomica.comSapphire 2009 Live Podcast - Jon Reed Interviews Ajay Vonkarey on BPM and Solution Manager SkillsIn the first of two live Sapphire podcast recordings Jon will issue this week, Jon Reed of JonERP.com sits down with Ajay Vonkarey of Alpha Sirius to discuss his views on Sapphire, his impressions of the SAP market, and in particular, his views on Solution Manager - a topic you could not get away from at Sapphire where Ajay has deep expertise. In this 24 minute podcast, taped in a classroom as Sapphire closes out, Jon asks Ajay for his views on the pros and cons of Solution Manager from a customer perspective, how Solution Manager fits into BPM, and...2009-05-1425 min
Free From Corporate AmericaFFCA Podcast – The Business of eBooks for Self-Publishers: Why Kindle is Overrated for Sales, and the Pros and Cons of Digital Rights Management (DRM)In his return to the Free From Corporate America podcast series, Morris Rosenthal of FonerBooks.com talks with Jon Reed about the business of eBooks and how self-publishers can add an eBooks revenue stream by selling eBooks from their own marketing … Continue reading →2009-03-1300 minFree From Corporate AmericaFFCA Podcast – The Myth of Blogging Traffic, Debunking Page Rank, and Self-Publishing SuccessIn the series reboot of the FFCA Podcast Series, Jon Reed welcomes Morris Rosenthal of FonerBooks.com and the author of Print On Demand Book Publishing for a totally unscripted conversation on web business and self-publishing. Listen in as Jon and … Continue reading →2009-03-1000 minSAP and Enterprise Trends Podcasts from Jon Reed (@jonerp) of diginomica.comSAP Skills in a Challenging Economy - Hosted by Jon Reed of JonERP.comIn this special SAP community podcast, Jon Reed of JonERP.com speaks with an expert team assembled by SAP's Ecosystem Workforce Group to assess the SAP skills trends that are relevant in today's economy. Joining Jon on the call are: Peter Russo, leader of PAC's SAP Services Research Practice, and Rob Fiddaman and Deepak Jaiswal of K2 Partnering Solutions. Rob is K2's North American Partner and Deepak, who called in from India to participate in our global call, is the CEO of K2.2009-02-2626 minSAP and Enterprise Trends Podcasts from Jon Reed (@jonerp) of diginomica.comJon Reed Interviews Ajay Vonkarey of Alphasirius on RunSAP and Solution Manager Skills TrendsIn a sluggish economy, SAP professionals want to know where the action is. One area that looks promising in 2009: RunSAP and Solution Manager. But there's a problem: many SAP consultants (and project teams) are not yet clear on how the two products relate, nor are they clear on the skills needed to implement them. To shed light on this topic, Jon interviews Ajay Vonkarey, President of Alphasirius, a company with deep experience in both RunSAP and Solution Manager. Jon specifically invited Ajay to do this podcast because of Ajay's innovative thinking around RunSAP and Solution Manager skills trends.2009-01-1929 minSAP and Enterprise Trends Podcasts from Jon Reed (@jonerp) of diginomica.comJon Reed Interviews Mike Kerrigan of Laurus Technologies on SAP MDMIn Jon's first podcast ever on SAP MDM, Jon interviews Mike Kerrigan, Vice President of Business Technologies with Laurus Technologies, on SAP Master Data Management (MDM), SAP Analytics, and the skills (and management approach) needed for SAP project success in a down economy.
In this twenty-five minute podcast, Jon and Mike touch on the following topics:
- How today's SAP market compares with other down cycles Mike has seen during his fifteen years in the SAP field, including comparisons to the pre-Y2K and the post-9/11 markets.
- The relevance of analytics to today's...2008-11-2624 minSAP and Enterprise Trends Podcasts from Jon Reed (@jonerp) of diginomica.comJon Reed Interviews Dennis Howlett on TechEd Berlin 2008 and SAP's Market DirectionIn the last installment in Jon's "Tech Ed in Review 2008" podcast series, he speaks with Dennis Howlett, SAP Mentor and "Enterprise Irregular" ZDNet blogger. During this trans-Atlantic podcast session, Dennis shares his experiences at TechEd, his views on SAP's co-innovation strategy, and how he balances participation in the SAP community with his role as an independent analyst. One highlight of the podcast? Dennis' take on an important TechEd Berlin meeting between the SAP Mentors and SAP executives regarding the future of SAP development.2008-10-2826 minSAP and Enterprise Trends Podcasts from Jon Reed (@jonerp) of diginomica.comJon Reed Interviews Puneet Suppal of Capgemini about SAP BPX Skills TrendsRecent SAP TechEd Shows have emphasized NetWeaver BPM and the importance of the Business Process Expert. To get a sense of why SAP is so committed to building a true "Business Process Platform," and whether or not BPX skills are still relevant in this struggling economy, Jon Reed spoke with Puneet Suppal, the SAP SOA Solutions Leader for Capgemini North America. (Puneet also writes on SOA trends in his "Cafe Innovation" blog for SAP SDN/BPX.)
At the time of the podcast taping, Puneet had just returned from giving a presentation entlitled "The Business Process Imperative" with Global...2008-10-2630 minSAP and Enterprise Trends Podcasts from Jon Reed (@jonerp) of diginomica.comSAP Training Podcast #1: Jon Reed and Tom Michael on SAP Training and CertificationIn the first podcast in the JonERP.com "All About SAP Training" series, Jon Reed asks Tom Michael of Michael Management about the state of SAP training and the range of training and certification options available to SAP professionals.
The podcast begins with an overview of Tom Michael's background and his role with Michael Management's SAP training and consulting practice. In addition to Michael Management's consulting work in Asset Management, Project Systems, Investment Management, and related areas, Michael Management has become one of the largest online SAP training sites today. As Tom explains, this was an organic process wh...2008-10-2523 minSAP and Enterprise Trends Podcasts from Jon Reed (@jonerp) of diginomica.comJon Reed Interviews Samantha Gammill on "Becoming an SAP Business Process Expert"There's a lot of talk about "SAP Business Process Experts." SAP even has an online "BPX Community" set up around this emerging skill set. But what does this really mean to the individual consultant?
For the first time ever, Jon speaks in-depth with a senior functional consultant, Samantha Gammill, President of Osiris ERP Consulting, about her pursuit of the "SAP BPX skill set."
In this podcast, we get the story of why a certified MM/PP functional consultant with a broad SAP background and 14 years of SAP consulting experience decided to pursue the BPX skill set...2008-09-2428 minSAP and Enterprise Trends Podcasts from Jon Reed (@jonerp) of diginomica.comJon Reed on SAP SOA Skills with Demir Barlas of SearchSAP.comSOA is having a major impact on how SAP professionals look at the skills they need going forward. But why does SOA matter to SAP in the first place? Is SOA SAP-manufactured hype, or is SOA going to be a real factor on SAP project sites. What skills will be needed in order to succeed in the NetWeaver and eSOA era? And how does NetWeaver BPM fit into the picture? In this SAP-SOA skills podcast, Jon Reed shares his take on these issues with Demir Barlas of SearchSAP.com.2008-09-2023 minSAP and Enterprise Trends Podcasts from Jon Reed (@jonerp) of diginomica.comDavid Foote on SAP's Hottest Skills (with Jon Reed and Demir Barlas)In this thirty minute podcast, David Foote of Foote Partners reviews his firm's latest 2,000-employer benchmark survey data on trends in pay and availability of SAP enterprise application skills. Hear what's hot (and by how much), including which SAP skill has seen a 57% increase in market value over the last 12 months.
Also included: strategy advice for employers deploying SAP applications, and career advice for IT professionals building SAP careers over the next two years.
Kicked off by Demir Barlas of SearchSAP.com, this podcast begins with David Foote's overview of his latest SAP skills findings, including...2008-09-1632 minSAP and Enterprise Trends Podcasts from Jon Reed (@jonerp) of diginomica.comJon Reed Interviews Krishna Kumar and Paul Kurchina on "Green, SAP, and eSOA"Gas prices have been flirting with $5 a gallon recently. But as Krishna Kumar of Enterprise Horizons points out in this podcast, when most SAP customers implemented their first SAP systems, prices were closer to $1 a gallon. This massive change in the cost of energy has created both a crisis and an opportunity. On this podcast, we look at the opportunity side of the equation. Jon and Krishna are joined by Paul Kurchina, Director of the Kurmeta Group, and author of the recently released book In Pursuit of the Perfect Plant.
The three of us take a closer look...2008-08-1433 minSAP and Enterprise Trends Podcasts from Jon Reed (@jonerp) of diginomica.comJon Reed Interviews Robert Max on RunSAP and Solution ManagerWhat is at the root of the customer frustration with SAP's maintenance fee increases? And what does RunSAP and Solution Manager have to do with it? To get at these questions and many more, listen in with Jon Reed and SearchSAP.com Site Editor Demir Barlas as they interview Robert Max, ASUG Evangelist for ASUG, Americas' SAP Users' Group. Formerly the SAP Infrastructure Manager for a Fortune 500 Company, Max has played a leadership role in many ASUG groups, including serving as as the Chair of the ASUG Solution Manager Community.
During this podcast, Robert explains how SAP customers...2008-08-0532 minSAP and Enterprise Trends Podcasts from Jon Reed (@jonerp) of diginomica.comJon Reed Interviews Kent Sanders of CSC on NetWeaver Skills TrendsIn this landmark podcast, Jon speaks with Kent Sanders, Senior Technology Architect for CSC Consulting, about the beginning of the end for the traditional R/3 Basis Consultant, and how to make the skills transition to "NetWeaver Engineer." Kent explains why mastering NetWeaver is essential for getting involved with eSOA, and why eSOA has moved from hype to reality. Loaded with practical skills tips for consultants and project teams, Kent SAP professionals an inside view on how they can round out their skills, avoid being outsourced, and stay marketable in the NetWeaver era.
During the interview, Kent talks about...2008-07-2542 minSAP and Enterprise Trends Podcasts from Jon Reed (@jonerp) of diginomica.comJon Reed Interviews Sue Martin on SAP CertificationThe value of SAP certification for SAP professionals might be the most frequently asked career question of all time. In this special edition podcast, co-hosted by Demir Barlas of SearchSAP, Jon discusses the key issues in SAP certification with Sue Martin, Global Certification Portfolio Manager for SAP.
During the podcast, Jon poses the "hot button" SAP certification topics that he always wanted to ask, including Sue's take on the relevance of SAP certification to hiring managers, and the value of SAP certification for those trying to break into SAP. Sue also explains the new three-tiered SAP certification program...2008-07-0843 minSAP and Enterprise Trends Podcasts from Jon Reed (@jonerp) of diginomica.comJon Reed Interviews Jim Spath on ASUG 2008Jon Reed interviews Jim Spath, Technlogy Architect for Black and Decker, and gets his frank views on ASUG 2008, including the Business Objects acquisition, SAP for the Blackberry, and the impact of social media on SAP professionals.
In this thirty-five minute podcast, Jim addresses some of the major themes of ASUG/Sapphire 2008 from the vantage point of how SAP's technology impacts the user community. An active blogger on the SAP Developer Network, Jim is also an SAP mentor, as well as an ASUG conference planner.
Join Jon and Jim as they peel back the conference hype and...2008-06-0334 minSAP and Enterprise Trends Podcasts from Jon Reed (@jonerp) of diginomica.comJon Reed Interviews Kent Bettisworth on Sapphire 2008In this Sapphire in Review mega-edition podcast, Jon Reed Interviews Kent Bettisworth, President of Bettisworth and Associates, and gets his take on the key themes of Sapphire 2008.
Kent is a senior Project Systems snd Fixed Asset consultant whose company also offers SAP System Access in conjunction with Michael Management. After you listen to this podcast, you will understand why Kent is one of Jon's "go to" people when it comes to analyzing SAP skills trends and staying ahead of the skills curve.
During this back-and-forth discussion, Jon asks Kent for his reaction to the SAP keynotes and the trends Kent...2008-05-2842 minSAP and Enterprise Trends Podcasts from Jon Reed (@jonerp) of diginomica.comJon Reed Interviews David Foote on the SAP Skills ShortageFoote Partners conducts some of the most extensive skills-based SAP (and IT) salary and skills/modules pay surveys on the market today.
In this podcast, hosted by SearchSAP.com, Jon Reed interviews David Foote of Foote Partners and gets David's views on the extent of the SAP skills gap, which skills are in demand (and which are not), the value of certification, and other SAP skills trends after Sapphire 2008.
The so-called "SAP skills gap" was one of the biggest topics of discussion at Sapphire again this year. David Foote was at the center of this discussion...2008-05-1931 minSAP and Enterprise Trends Podcasts from Jon Reed (@jonerp) of diginomica.comJon Reed Interviews Ralph Williams of B2B Workforce on SAP HCM ConsultingSAP HCM is one of the hottest areas in SAP consulting, but the skills you need to succeed in SAP HR are also changing. To get to the bottom of what's hot and what's not in SAP HCM consulting, Jon Reed sat down with Ralph Williams, Director HCM Solutions, B2B Workforce.
SAP HR is changing from a back office product to a strategically important "HCM" solution that includes cutting edge Talent Management components. But what does that mean for the SAP HR professional? What skills are in demand now?
In his role at B2B...2008-03-3129 minSAP and Enterprise Trends Podcasts from Jon Reed (@jonerp) of diginomica.comJon Reed Interviews Thomas Woelfel on SAP Logistics ConsultingWhat skills do you need to perform an SAP Logistics upgrade to ERP 6.0? And what does it take to thrive as an independent SAP consultant? To get a better feel for the functional skills needed on the ERP 6.0 platform in the SAP Logistics area, Jon spoke down with Thomas Woelfel, a veteran SD consultant, and got his take on how the SD module is evolving.
During this thirty five minute podcast, Thomas gives his view on what SAP Logistics consultants need to know in order to keep pace with SAP. A major focus of the podcast is on...2008-03-1337 minSAP and Enterprise Trends Podcasts from Jon Reed (@jonerp) of diginomica.comJon Reed Interviews Thomas Jung of SAP LabsSAP development is changing rapidly, and this technical evolution is impacting both technical and functional SAP professionals. To get an inside look at the future of SAP development, Jon interviewed Thomas Jung, NetWeaver Product Manager with SAP Labs and an influential blogger on the SAP Developer Network.
Jon asked Thomas about a number of "hot button" topics in the SAP development space, including the innovations of the CE environment and the modeling tools needed for eSOA-driven development, the impact of outsourcing and how to make your skills "outsourcing proof," why ABAP development is alive and well, and how's SAP's SDN...2008-02-0733 minSAP and Enterprise Trends Podcasts from Jon Reed (@jonerp) of diginomica.comJon Reed Interviews Peter Scott on NetWeaver BIIn this podcast, Jon talks with Peter Scott of Traxion Consulting and gets his take on why the NetWeaver BI marketplace has picked up so much momentum. Jon asks Peter to explain how NetWeaver BI got so hot and the skills SAP BI professionals need to succeed in the BI field. Peter also shares the keys to staffing SAP BI projects and how SAP end users should approach their BI installs and upgrades.
In this twenty-seven minute podcast, Jon and Peter cover a range of NetWeaver BI topics, including:
- The role of Traxion consulting in the BI market and...2008-01-2527 minSAP and Enterprise Trends Podcasts from Jon Reed (@jonerp) of diginomica.comJon Reed Interviews Steve Strout, SAP ASUG CEOJon Reed speaks with Steve Strout, CEO of ASUG, Americas' SAP Users' Group, about the key issues SAP customers are facing in the NetWeaver and eSOA era. Jon asks Steve about the different perspectives SAP customers have concerning upgrades and how ASUG can make an impact on SAP project team education and support during the upgrade cycle.
Steve also talks about how ASUG is impacting SAP's product evolution and he shares his vision for ASUG in 2008 and beyond.
During this thirty-five minute podcast, Jon and Steve touch on key topics such as:
- How Jon first met Steve at SAPPHIRE...2007-12-0335 minSAP and Enterprise Trends Podcasts from Jon Reed (@jonerp) of diginomica.comJon Reed Interviews Kent Sanders, Enterprise ArchitectThe SAP market is changing, but one thing remains a constant: the need for quality SAP professionals with the right skills combinations. In his latest podcast, Jon sat down with Kent Sanders, a 15 year SAP professional who is knee-deep on a cutting edge eSOA project for a major SAP Retail customer.
Sit in with Jon and Kent as they discuss Kent's keys to attracting and retaining SAP talent, how SAP developers can stay relevant on projects and reduce the risk of being outsourced, and how Kent's project team has developed a different way of obtaining "buy in" for eSOA projects...2007-11-1636 minFree From Corporate AmericaThe Uncensored Week in Sports – Complete Podcast ArchiveThis page contains the complete podcast archive of all the “Uncensored Week in Sports” podcasts. Since Jon doesn’t currently have podcast archiving on jonreed.net, we’re archiving the show’s podcasts here. While the show is focused on sports, it is also … Continue reading →2007-11-1100 minSAP and Enterprise Trends Podcasts from Jon Reed (@jonerp) of diginomica.comJon Reed Interviews Ori Inbar of SAP NetWeaver on the NetWeaver Jobs of the FutureAs part of his ongoing podcast series with SearchSAP, Jon Reed interviews Ori Inbar, Senior Vice President of SAP NetWeaver, for a groundbreaking interview on the SAP skills needed for success in the NetWeaver and eSOA era.
In this frank discussion, Ori acknowledges that SAP faces a significant skills gap that needs to be addressed for NetWeaver to realize its promise.
Ori then analyzes the skills gap, explains how SAP plans to address it, and most importantly, highlights the skills needed for NetWeaver and SAP eSOA project success.
This is the first podcast we...2007-10-3125 minSAP and Enterprise Trends Podcasts from Jon Reed (@jonerp) of diginomica.comJon Reed Interviews Marco ten Vaanholt of SAP BPX on "Becoming a Business Process Expert."Continuing his ongoing podcast series with SearchSAP, Jon Reed interviews Marco ten Vaanholt, Global Director of the SAP BPX Community, for a compelling look at the changing SAP skill set and what it takes to become a "Business Process Expert."
During the podcast, Marco describes his work with the SAP BPX community, and how BPX is working collectively to help define the skill set that SAP professionals will need to stay relevant on both the functional and technical side.
Jon asked Marco to be on this podcast because during TechEd 2007, Marco's presentation on becoming an SAP Business Process Expert (BPE...2007-10-3031 minSAP and Enterprise Trends Podcasts from Jon Reed (@jonerp) of diginomica.comJon Reed Interviews Krishna Kumar on SAP TechEd 2007To get an inside look at the key developments from SAP TechEd 2007, Jon Reed sat down with Krishna Kumar of Enterprise Horizons. Krishna was a presenter at TechEd 2007, and he is becoming a thought leader in the SAP community in terms of how to get a real return on investment from eSOA and Enterprise Services.
As a technical visionary who has watched SAP's product line evolve for many years, Krishna has a knack for breaking down SAP technology in simple and precise terms. Jon turned to Krishna to help sort through what was real and what was hype at TechEd 2007.
...2007-10-1236 minSAP and Enterprise Trends Podcasts from Jon Reed (@jonerp) of diginomica.comJon Reed on SAP TechEd 2007 Day 4This is Jon Reed's "roaming podcast" from SAP TechEd '07, Day 4. Get Jon's unscripted reactions to the last full day of TechEd '07, including key info on SAP skills trends, becoming a Business Process Expert, and Jon's conference wrap.
In this podcast, Jon ties together the themes he covered throughout SAP TechEd '07. Recorded right on the spot in conference rooms and hotel lobbies, Jon's TechEd podcast series puts the technology trends of TechEd '07 in the context of the skills SAP professionals will need to succeed.
For the Day 4 podcast, Jon breaks down his "instant...2007-10-0418 minSAP and Enterprise Trends Podcasts from Jon Reed (@jonerp) of diginomica.comJon Reed on SAP TechEd 2007 Day 3This is Jon Reed's "roaming podcast" from SAP TechEd '07, Day 3. Follow Jon as he tries to get some straight answers on the upcoming NetWeaver releases and looks more closely at the Business Process Expert skill set of the future.
As always, Jon tries to not only identify the key technical trends, but to move the conversation into the question of skills - who will fill these new SAP roles, and what types of backgrounds will they need?
Jon asked SAP executives these questions. Listen to the podcast series to find out the answers he was...2007-10-0319 minSAP and Enterprise Trends Podcasts from Jon Reed (@jonerp) of diginomica.comJon Reed on SAP TechEd 2007 Day 2This is Jon Reed's "roaming podcast" from SAP TechEd '07, Day 2. Follow John through his frank reactions to the keynotes and press conferences, and get his quick reactions to the closed interview sessions Jon conducted, such as his group interview with SAP CTO Vishal Sikka.
As always, Jon tries to not only identify the key technical trends, but to move the conversation into the question of skills - who will fill these new SAP roles, and what types of backgrounds will they need?
Jon asked SAP executives these questions. Listen to the podcast series to find...2007-10-0235 minSAP and Enterprise Trends Podcasts from Jon Reed (@jonerp) of diginomica.comJon Reed on SAP TechEd 2007 Day 1This is Jon Reed's "roaming podcast" from SAP TechEd '07, Day 1. Start out with Jon on Community Day and follow him through the "eSOA in Action" workshop and guest keynote from Tim O'Reilly on Web 2.0 and its impact on SAP.
For the Day 1 podcast, Jon gives his take on "Community Day" as well as his reaction to the guest keynote by Web 2.0 superhero Tim O' Reilly.
Topics in the day one podcast include:
- Jon's reaction to the Community Day session on "eSOA in Action." Jon talks about the different groups of SAP customers an...2007-10-0112 minSAP and Enterprise Trends Podcasts from Jon Reed (@jonerp) of diginomica.comJon Reed Interviews for Rohana Gunawardena on the SAP ERP 6.0 Upgrade ProcessTo get a closer look at the ERP 6.0 upgrade process, Jon conducted a wide-ranging podcast interview with Rohana Gunawardena, SAP Practice Director of Exium, Inc. Rohana is an SAP Financials expert and a respected speaker on topics such as SAP Global Rollouts.
During the podcast, Rohana gives us the inside take on the ERP 6.0 upgrade cycle, lessons learned from global rollouts, the new GL, and many other vital topics to SAP consultants.
Rohana has an opinionated and well-formed take on the SAP market, and his different takes on the future of SAP outsourcing and the impact...2007-09-1930 minSAP and Enterprise Trends Podcasts from Jon Reed (@jonerp) of diginomica.comJon Reed Interviews Pat Pesa on the SAP NetWeaver BI Consulting MarketTo get an inside view of the evolution of SAP Business Intelligence, Jon tracked down senior SAP BI consultant and ProKarma SAP Solutions Director Pat Pesa.
Pat has one of the most compelling takes on the potential of BI to transform the enterprise. Listen in as Jon and Pat go through the evolution of the BW product from the earliest releases to NetWeaver BI.
Along the way, Pat shares the reasons that BW projects fail and the tactics needed to make them a success. Pat goes into detail regarding the skills consultants need to be successful...2007-08-2042 minSAP and Enterprise Trends Podcasts from Jon Reed (@jonerp) of diginomica.comJon Reed Interviews Suresh Sreenivasaiah on the SAP Retail Consulting MarketIn this interview with senior SAP consultant Suresh Sreenivasaiah, Jon and Suresh get to the roots of the opportunities in the SAP Retail consulting arena.
Co-sponsored by B2B Workforce, this podcast takes a closer look at why SAP Retail consulting is picking up steam and the skills that companies need to achieve success in their SAP Retail implementations.
Jon also asks Suresh to give his perspective on why SAP’s Retail solution has become so successful after a rocky start. Suresh shares with JonERP.com members the "best practices" he has seen on multiple SAP Re...2007-08-0631 minSAP and Enterprise Trends Podcasts from Jon Reed (@jonerp) of diginomica.comJon Reed Interviews Dan Lubin on the "Human Side of SAP Implementations."In the kick-off to his new podcast series hosted by SearchSAP, Jon interviews Dan Lubin, Director of Information Technology at Abiomed, about the lessons learned during Abiomed's SAP All-in-One implementation.
Hosted by Jon Franke of Search SAP, this podcast is a straight-talking review of the "human side" of Abiomed's SAP implementation.
Listen in as Jon Reed asks Dan Lubin how Abiomed managed to implement SAP in 28 weeks, overcoming team burnout and hitting all their milestones.
In this thirty minute interview, "the two Jons" and Dan cover key topics such as:
- The...2007-07-2029 minSAP and Enterprise Trends Podcasts from Jon Reed (@jonerp) of diginomica.comJon Reed on SAPPHIRE 2007 Day 2 and 3This is Jon Reed's "roaming podcast" from the floor of SAPPHIRE 2007, Day 2 and Day 3. Follow Jon's unscripted, instant reactions to the press briefings and executive interviews he conducted on the final two days of the conference.
On these last two days, Jon talked with a number of industry insiders and SAP executives and consolidated what he learned onto this podcast wrap.
A couple of major highlights included the backgrounds needed for consulting success in BI and RF/RFID, and the emerging NetWeaver "jobs roles of the future."
Highlights from Jon's uncensored and unscripted conference...2007-04-2429 minSAP and Enterprise Trends Podcasts from Jon Reed (@jonerp) of diginomica.comJon Reed on SAPPHIRE 2007 Day 1This is Jon Reed's "roaming podcast" from the floor of SAPPHIRE 2007, Day 1. Follow Jon's unscripted, instant reactions to the press briefings and executive interviews he conducted on Day 1.
On Day 1, Jon conducted numerous interviews with SAP product managers. He also sat in on several press briefings including a CIO panel of SAP customers.
Jon reported back his insights from each event, and took an honest look at how the latest developments will impact consulting demand.
Highlights from Jon's uncensored and unscripted conference reactions included:
- Why mid-market companies are looking at outsourcing an...2007-04-2319 minSAP and Enterprise Trends Podcasts from Jon Reed (@jonerp) of diginomica.comJon Reed Interviews Rod Masney, President of ASUG, the SAP User GroupSAP is at a crossroads. This year's combined SAPPHIRE/ASUG conference was a significant event in terms of how SAP positions itself for the next five years.
In this podcast interview with ASUG President Rod Masney, SAP Career Expert Jon Reed talks to Rod about this year's combined ASUG/SAPPHIRE conference. He also asks Rod about the biggest challenges SAP users are facing and how ASUG impacts SAP's product evolution.
In this 23 minute podcast, Rod speaks about these topics and more, including:
- How to get the most out of the upcoming ASUG/SAPPHIRE...2007-04-1023 minSAP and Enterprise Trends Podcasts from Jon Reed (@jonerp) of diginomica.comJon Reed Interviews Michael Doane on the State of the SAP Consulting MarketListen in with Jon as he talks with one of the most influential and compelling voices in the SAP community, Michael Doane.
Along with Jon, Michael is the co-author of The SAP Consultant Handbook, and his recently updated SAP Blue Book has become the industry standard for all business readers looking to get a handle on SAP.
In this in-depth, 45 minute interview, Jon and Michael sit down for a frank look at a changing SAP market full of new opportunities but plenty of challenges.
During this "state of the industry" discussion, Jon asks Michael...2007-03-3042 minSAP and Enterprise Trends Podcasts from Jon Reed (@jonerp) of diginomica.comJon Reed Interviews Brian Trout on the State of the SAP MarketSit in with Jon and Brian Trout, SAP Practice Manager at B2B Workforce, for 45 minutes of straight talk on where things stand for SAP consultants in today's market.
Jon and Brian move beyond the NetWeaver hype for an in-depth look at which skills are hot and which are not. Brian's take on the SAP market has influenced many SAP consultants. Check out this podcast and find out why.
Jon and Brian cover themes such as:
- Are the core functional consultants having the last laugh? Why is work shifting away from the previously-titled "...2007-03-2545 minFree From Corporate AmericaMaking Fun of Business Plans, Venture Capital, and Multi-Level MarketingDecember 30, 2007: Jon had some recent debates about topics in this chapter, including an MLM guy hot on his heels, which inspired this new Free From Corporate America podcast. Readers have been after me. Through the course of writing … Continue reading →2006-10-2600 minFree From Corporate AmericaThe Internet Changes Everything – Or Maybe NotDecember 23, 2007: In his most personal podcast on this site, Jon uses the hard-won examples of his own web sites to talk about how the Internet can be used as a “feedback loop” to affordably market test new ideas. … Continue reading →2006-10-1300 minFree From Corporate AmericaReckoning With Your Balance SheetDecember 16, 2007: check out Jon’s podcast update to this chapter, where he explains his approach to finance in the context of “freeing yourself from corporate America.” A balance sheet can be a terrible thing to behold. So we save … Continue reading →2006-07-3100 minFree From Corporate AmericaChase Skills, Not Dollars (and Management is for Suckers)February 4, 2008: Returning to the FFCA podcast show after some travels, Jon added this podcast update to one of his favorite chapters, in which he talks about how you can dramatically change your career path by focusing on skills … Continue reading →2006-06-2600 minSAP and Enterprise Trends Podcasts from Jon Reed (@jonerp) of diginomica.comJon Reed Appears on SearchSAP to discuss the Changing SAP Job MarketIn Jon's first-ever podcast appearance, Jon is interviewed on a podcast hosted by SearchSAP.com. (Original version can be heard on SearchSAP.com). This 18 minute "State of the SAP Job Market" podcast features Jon's take on where SAP consulting is headed as we begin the "upgrade era."
The focus of the podcast is an in-depth look at the changing SAP job market. Jon's portion of the interview begins at the three minute mark. During the 15 minute discussion, Jon comments on:
- How the SAP job market has evolved since the year 2000 and how SAP has overcome...2006-03-2217 min