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TWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TBAAM -- HIRING GOOD PEOPLE IS REALLY HARD!It has become very difficult to hire good people these days. Why? There are some good reasons.  Join us for this discussion and let us know if you agree.   We mention one of our favorite YouTubers on this episode, Simon Sinek.  You can find his channel here:  https://www.youtube.com/user/SimonSinek  Thanks as always for joining us!   Ramin and Dan,  Two Blokes and a Mic! --- Support this podcast: https...2022-08-2230 minTWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TWO BLOKES AND A MIC!HAS A.I. BECOME SENTIENT?Has AI become sentient? Someone at Google recently thought so. Google did not agree.   What do you think? How can we use technology to make our lives easier? What happens if things go wrong? Are you prepared to do things on your own?   Let us know!   Thanks for watching!   Ramin and Dan Two Blokes and a Mic!  #IsAISentient --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tbaam/support2022-07-0424 minTWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TBAAM -- WHATEVER HAPPENED TO CUSTOMER SERVICE?Whatever happened to taking care of customers and making sure they were happy with our product and service offerings?  In today's episode we discuss the decline and fall of customer service as everyone blithely marches off the "Automation" and  "Chat Bot" cliff!    Let us know what you think.   Thanks as always!   Ramin and Dan Two Blokes and. Mic!   #customerservice #personaltouch #takecareofpeople --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https...2022-03-2619 minTWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TBAAM -- SAAS MONITORING AND WHY YOU WANT ITAnother layer of security you can use to protect your company's data in the cloud: SAAS Monitoring. In today's episode we describe, define and discuss what SAAS Monitoring is and how it can help you stay safe out there. Thanks for watching! Ramin and Dan Two Blokes and a Mic! #NETWORKSECURITY #CYBERSECURITY #DLP #DATASECURITY --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tbaam/support2022-02-2819 minTWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TBAAM -- ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE!Two Blokes and a Mic is back! After a crazy end of 2021 and a very busy January 2022, we are back with our fist episode in some time. In this episode we discuss the things we have learned in recent months about the things that actually matter in life. Please watch and let us know what you want us to discuss this year. We plan to put out one video a week so we will be able to talk about a large number of subjects of interest to you! Thanks for watching! ...2022-02-0712 minTWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TBAAM -- BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT - 23RD STREET INVESTORS INTERVIEWThis week we have our good friend Nancy Chillag of 23rd Street Investors on the show giving us a primer on how real estate syndication works and why you might be interested.   Nancy Chillag is an attorney, CPA and real estate broker. She had her own law firm for over 25 years and retired in 2013. Nancy has always invested in real estate, but after retiring from the practice of law she dove in full time to her passion. She is the founder and CEO of 23rd Street Investors, a company that helps high income professionals (like lawyers) create m...2021-09-1330 minTWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TBAAM -- WHY YOU NEED TO STANDARDIZE EVERYTHING!STANDARDIZE EVERYTHING!!!  Yup...that's what we are telling everyone! Why?  Watch video for the details. It is perhaps one of the most important and overlooked "things" that business owner need to pay attention to.   Thanks as always for your time and attention!  Dan and Ramin Two Blokes and a Mic!  #businessbuilders #relationships #followup #takecareofyourclients #standardization #scalability --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tbaam/support2021-06-1216 minTWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TWO BLOKES AND A MIC!THE IMPORTANCE OF RELATIONSHIPS AND TIMESO! What are the two most important possessions you have as a business owner? Take a listen to this episode and we will let you know how you can improve your business by taking care of these two particular items! Let us know your thoughts at info@twoblokesandamic.com. Thanks as always for your time and attention! Dan and Ramin Two Blokes and a Mic! #businessbuilders #relationships #followup #takecareofyourclients #businessowner #entrepreneur #marketing #success #branding #entrepreneurship --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to m...2021-06-1014 minTWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TBAAM -- RANSOMWARE AND CYBERSECURITY.....AGAIN!OK! PAY ATTENTION! THIS IS SERIOUS! PLEASE TAKE THE ADVICE IN THIS VIDEO TO HEART. IT IS REALLY, REALLY, IMPORTANT!   Here we are again beating the "do the basics to keep yourself and your data safe" drums again! It's getting bad out there people! Please take this advice to heart and share it with your friends and neighbors!   Stay safe out there!   Below are the links to the best VPN providers out there:   ExpressVPN - Best VPN Overall : https://www.expressvpn.com/   NordVPN - Best Encryption: https://nordvpn.com/  ...2021-05-2026 minTWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TBAAM -- MICROSOFT 365 -- WHAT IS IN THOSE BUNDLES?Microsoft 365 offers a lot of bundles and options. But what do you get for the money? We unpack the mystery of Microsoft's marketing. Below is a link to their comparison webpage so you can check it out for yourself. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/business/compare-all-microsoft-365-business-products As always, please like and subscribe to our channel and click on that Bell icon so you know when we release new content. Thanks for your time and attention! Ramin and Dan Two Blokes and a Mic! #Microsoft #Office365...2021-04-2118 minTWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TBAAM -- SPLASHTOP BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT (V2)NOTE: The original version had a bit of noise and static at 11:56. This version has been cleaned up.    SPLASHTOP BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT!   We are very pleased to have Victor Chin, Director of Product at Splashtop, a premier remote access service provider.  Victor leads product development at Splashtop. He has been at Splashtop for over 13 years and in the engineering and development industry for over 25 years, including companies such as Intel and HP.   We have a great discussion about Splashtop, its history as a company, its current offerings, and a glimpse into the forthcoming roadmap.   ...2021-04-0131 minTWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TBAAM SPLASHTOP BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT AND INTERVIEWSPLASHTOP BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT!   We are very pleased to have Victor Chin, Director of Product at Splashtop, a premier remote access service provider.   Victor leads product development at Splashtop. He has been at Splashtop for over 13 years and in the engineering and development industry for over 25 years, including companies such as Intel and HP.   We have a great discussion about Splashtop, its history as a company, its current offerings, and a glimpse into the forthcoming roadmap.   Join us as we dive deep into Splashtop!   WELCOME VICTOR!!   You can find i...2021-03-2931 minTWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TBAAM -- TECH NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF 12MAR2021CHROME UPDATES, STARLINK IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD AND MORE!   Take a listen and let us know if you have any questions at all!   Link to Starlink website: https://starlink.com/  Stay safe out there!   Thanks for watching!  Dan and Ramin Two Blokes and a Mic!   #phishing #cybersecurity #hacking #malware #cyberattack #cybercrime #ransomware #security #infosec #hacker #hackers #informationsecurity #ethicalhacking #cybersecurityawareness #cyber #internet #datasecurity #technology #instagram #windows #privacy #firewall #spyware #dataprotection #metasploit #linux #microsoft #bhfyp --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https...2021-03-1615 minTWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TBAAM DATA PRIVACY IN THE AGE OF FACEBOOK AND IPHONESOur first video of 2021!   Data Privacy....IT'S A THING!   We discuss how you can best protect yourself and your private data from the likes of FaceBook and other data miners. This is important!   As always, please take a look, let us know what you think, click on the Bell icon so you know when we have released a new video and subscribe to our channel. It really helps us out!   Thank you so very much for you time and consideration! Let us know your comments below. We want to hear for you...2021-03-0324 minTWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TBAAM -- PHISHING FOLLOW UP!OUR LAST VIDEO OF 2020…FINALLY UPLOADED!   HERE IN OUR FINAL 2020 VIDEO, DAN AND I TALK ABOUT HOW TO KEEP YOURSELF SAFE IN THE TIME OF MASS ATTEMPTS TO GET ACCESS TO YOUR NETWORKS AND YOUR DATA.  WE TALK ABOUT HOW TO KEEP YOUR NETWORKS SAFE BY TRAINING YOUR PEOPLE TO AVOID THE TEMPTATION TO CLICK ON EVERYTHING THAT POPS UP IN THEIR INBOX!   WE TALK AT LENGTH ABOUT SECURITY TRAINING AND HOW TO GO ABOUT ROLLING IT OUT ACROSS YOUR ENTERPRISE.   AS PROMISED THE LINKS TO OUR ORIGINAL “GONE PHISHING” EPISODE IS BELOW:   https...2021-03-0122 minTWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TWO BLOKES AND A MIC!THE INTERNET IS FOREVER! Everything you do on the internet has a very, very long life, so think long and hard about what you are saying and posting. It makes a difference!   So watch and be warned and be educated! It is important!   Thanks for watching!   Please like and subscribe to our channel.   Ramin and Dan  Two Blokes and a Mic!   #changeyourpassword #carefulwhatyoupost #youarebeingtracked #phishing #cybersecurity #hacking #malware #cyberattack #cybercrime #ransomware #security #infosec #hacker #hackers #informationsecurity #ethicalhacking #cybersecurityawareness #cyber #internet #datasecurity #technology #instagram #windows #privacy #firewall #spyware #dataprotection #metasploit #linux #microsoft #bhfyp2021-01-2519 minTWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TBAAM -- HYLYT HIGHLIGHT VIDEOSometimes, a product or service comes along that actually changes the way you do things in a very positive manner. Such a product is HyLyt from Sociorac (https://hylyt.co/). This is a product that can bring all of your inbound and outbound communications, intelligently, into one easy to use interface. Please watch, and take a look their website and let us know your thoughts! Thanks for watching and thank you Rajat Singhania for taking the time to be on our show! Dan and Ramin Two Blokes and a...2021-01-1133 minTWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TBAAM HAPPY HOLIDAYS YEAR IN REVIEW#HAPPYHOLIDAYS #YEARINREVIEW    Happy holidays from Dan and Ramin.  Thank you for your time and attention over the past few months.  This is a quick review of what we have done this year and what we have planned for the upcoming months.   From our homes to yours:  Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Take care of yourselves and let's have some fun in 21!   Sincerely,   Ramin and Dan  Two Blokes and a Mic! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to mak...2020-12-2617 minTWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TBAAM -- GONE PHISHING!PHISHING! No, it has nothing to do with putting a worm on a hook and angling for fish. It has to do with trying to trick you into divulging pertinent information about yourself via electronic communications. So listen and be warned and be educated! It is important! Thanks for listening! Please like and subscribe to our channel. Ramin and Dan Two Blokes and a Mic! #phishing #cybersecurity #hacking #malware #cyberattack #cybercrime #ransomware #security #infosec #hacker #hackers #informationsecurity #ethicalhacking #cybersecurityawareness #cyber #internet #datasecurity #technology #instagram #windows...2020-11-1015 minTWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TBAAM ARE YOUR HR POLICIES STANDARDIZED#HR #POLICIES #PROCEDURES #ONBOARDING #OFFBOARDING #ITSUPPORT  Are your HR Policies standardized? Does your HR department work closely with hiring managers and your IT department?   If not, here is why you need to make this a priority in your organization now!  Please let us know if you have any questions or comments.   Thanks for watching!  Ramin and Dan  Two Blokes and a Mic! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tbaam/s2020-11-0214 minTWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TBAAM -- LEO MANZIONE -- BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTLeo Manzione...Business Coach Exrtraordinaire!  We have the great pleasure of interviewing someone who is very good at what they do....and what he does is help business owners comprehend their weaknesses, their strengths and how to make their businesses work for them, instead of the other way around!   Please help us welcome Leo to the Two Blokes and a Mic studio and we look forward to having him back for other episodes in the very near future!   Thanks for listening!  Two Blokes and a Mic!  Ramin and Dan ...2020-10-2629 minTWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TBAAM WHY DOES MY ISP WIFI SUCK?This is a question we get a lot from our clients who are working from home and who are trying to get reliable performance from the wifi connection on their ISP modem.   There are some network basics that if you actually implement, you will have a much better experience while on the internet.  Take a listen here and let us know what you think. What have been your experiences? Good, bad or indifferent.  As always, thank you for your time and your support!  Cheers, Dan and Ramin Two Blokes and a Mic! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor...2020-10-1217 minTWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TBAAM -- FUN FACT FRIDAY #4Another complete waste of your time by Dan and Ramin at Two Blokes and a Mic! Enjoy and let us know what you think. Thanks! Ramin and Dan Two Blokes and a Mic! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tbaam/support2020-09-2223 minTWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TBAAM -- MFA AND WHY IT IS IMPORTANTMFA -- MULTI-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION What is it and why is it important to you and your organization?  We explain all in this video.  Please like, subscribe and let us know what you think.  THANKS FOR WATCHING!  Ramin and Dan Two Blokes and a Mic! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tbaam/support2020-09-1914 minTWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TBAAM -- FUN FACT FRIDAY #2FUN FACT FRIDAY #2!!   WORMHOLES, THE VOID OF SPACE AND STRANGE LAWS FROM THE EASTERN SEABOARD!   Come join us for another episode the strange, weird and the absurd!   HUMAN TRAVERSABLE WORMHOLES:  https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=24196052   GOOGLE CAREER CERTIFICATES:  https://grow.google/certificates/   As always please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE and let us know what else you want us to talk about.   Thanks very much!   Dan and Ramin Two Blokes and a Mic!   You can find this episode and all the others as PodCasts at: https...2020-09-0820 minTWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TBAAM -- WHY IS CUSTOMER SERVICE SO IMPORTANT NOW?Customer Service!   It has always been important. But during the time of COVID-19 it has become even more important.  Many companies think that support is that ugly thing that costs them money but during this lock-down, how you respond electronically to your clients is going to determine if you thrive at the end of 2021 OR NOT!   Please watch and let us know how you are improving your customer service game.    As always please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE and let us know what else you want us to talk about.   Thanks very m...2020-09-0818 minTWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TWO BLOKES AND A MIC!FUN FACT FRIDAY NUMBER 1From butt shaped robots to frogs that hold their pee for 8 months...  Welcome the first ever: FUN FACTS FRIDAY!   These are going to happen every week just so that we can all have a laugh.  Join us and let us know about fun and obscure trivia you know!   Thanks for watching and as always, LIKE and SUBSCRIBE!   Thanks!  Ramin and Dan  Two Blokes and a Mic! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast...2020-08-3118 minTWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TWO BLOKES AND A MIC!VPNs, PASSWORD MANAGERS AND ALL THAT JAZZ!Why should I use a VPN?  Traceability.  You may not be doing anything nefarious but it's not just big government that is collecting data on you.   Geo blocking   Some websites won't work in your country.   Security  If you are using an open/public wifi then with the right tools your traffic can be monitored and in some cases passwords nabbed.  HTTPS has been a great boon for security but it only goes so far.  A VPN will add to your security by encrypting your internet traffic (all of it, not just...2020-07-0624 minTWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TBAAM -- SECURITY BASICSWhat can we do to protect ourselves?   These are the top things you need;  AntiVirus - Make sure it's EDR at a minimum   Backup - Make sure it's backing up offsite.   Updates for OS and Apps - If you need to automate this there are tools.   Password Manager - Keep your passwords in a secure location that is encrypted and has MFA to protect it. Not only that but it can generate very complex passwords for you without the need for you to remember them or heaven forbid, write them...2020-07-0520 minTWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TBAAM -- ANTI VIRUS AND EDRHi There,   We recorded this just before the long Memorial Day Weekend.  The discussion in this episode is about Anti Virus, a bit of its history and the latest developments and why you should make sure you are protecting your data. Dan and I go into some depth about the history and progression of the industry and where we are today and what you can do to protect yourself these days.   Thanks a bunch!   Ramin and Dan   Two Blokes and a Mic! ====  LINKS TO THE PRODUCTS WE MENTIONED:   The N...2020-07-0517 minTWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TBAAM -- DATA BACKUPS AND WHY YOU NEED THEMA great episode regarding the use of data backups to protect your end users and your company's vital data. Most companies that lose their most important data due to hardware for services failure of some kind will struggle rebuild that data store of internal and customer facing content, which will very negatively impact the health and future of the company. We make several suggestions below of currently available technologies and service providers to choose from. Please take a look and let us know if you have any questions. Cheers, Dan and Ramin 2020-07-0528 minTWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TWO BLOKES AND A MIC!TBAAM -- WELCOME EPISODEWe welcome you to our podcast and its matching YouTube channel. Please join us as we help business owners navigate all of the things they need to know to grow their companies. We welcome your input and your comments. Let's have some fun together! Cheers, Dan and Ramin Two Blokes and a Mic! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tbaam/support2020-07-0503 min