Best Mandi Line Podcasts (2024)

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Using Alternative Payments to Process Customer Payments, Improve cash flow and Grow revenue! 15:59

2h ago15:59

15:59

Host James Kernan sits down with Baxter Lanius to discuss automating customer payments using the software tool, Alternative Payments. At Alternative Payments, their mission is to lower the barrier and make smarter payments accessible to one and all. More in-depth, Alternative Payments provides offline businesses the opportunity to participate in on…

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What you learned as a vendor, that you WISHED you knew as an MSP 15:37

2h ago15:37

15:37

Host James Kernan sits down with Dustin Puryear to discuss sales and marketing for MSP's. Dustin Puryear is indeed a prominent figure in the tech world. As the founder of Puryear IT, he leads a team dedicated to leveraging technology to enhance business operations. His expertise is widely recognized, with contributions to well-known publications li…

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Episode 107: Discovering PDA and the Path to Understanding 50:57

9h ago50:57

50:57

Amanda’s new haircut is giving off vibes, and Brooke is recapping a delightfully average birthday celebration amidst gorgeous August weather. Amanda then discusses a recent diagnosis in her family that has resulted in a complete 180 shift in communication, for the better. Teaching her niece some specific skills for college life is sparking joy for …

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Larry Garcia of Strety 15:58

7d ago15:58

15:58

Host James Kernan sits down with Larry Garcia to discuss the EOS compatible and reporting collaboration tool known as Strety. Larry Garcia is the co-founder of Strety, a company that provides a Business Operating System Software (BOSS) designed to help companies improve their operational efficiency. Strety focuses on key performance indicators (KPI…

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Quoting Projects: Should You Quote Hourly or Fixed-Fee? 37:22

5d ago37:22

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Hosts James Kernan and Amy Babinchak kick off this week's episode with topics regarding project quotes, the Olympics, and an exclusive interview with Larry Garcia, founder of Strety. 1.) MSP Question of the Week: Should you quote hourly or fixed-fee for projects? Hosts James Kernan and Amy Babinchak sit down and discuss the different strategies to …

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Episode 106: Let Your Average Flag Fly 45:54

5d ago45:54

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The saga of Brooke’s middle name inconsistency has come back to haunt her again, while Amanda is hanging out with crickets and eating the last precious Perfect Bar she could find. The ladies then discuss accepting and leaning into being average, which often frees up more goodness and joy in our lives. Brooke shares a joy-sparker that is highlightin…

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Medicine as a Tool for Good with Ighovwerha (Igho) Ofotokun, MD, MSc 23:01

6d ago23:01

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Join hosts Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, for a compelling conversation with Ighovwerha (Igho) Ofotokun, MD, MSc, an internationally recognized clinician-scientist and professor of medicine at Emory University School of Medicine. He shares his journey from growing up in Nigeria to becoming a leading HIV researcher, discussing the…

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S2 E1: What’s New in the 2026 FGI Facility Code Drafts 35:01

11d ago35:01

35:01

This is your chance to weigh in! The change in title from the 2022 Guidelines for Design and Construction documents to the 2026 FGI Facility Code documents is one of several changes you will see during the 2026 draft public comment period (now through September 30, 2024). For this episode, John Williams and Leah Hummel sit down with Bridget McDouga…

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Jason Miller of BitLyft Cybersecurity 19:26

12d ago19:26

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Host James Kernan sits down with Jason Miller, founder and CEO of BitLyft Cybersecurity, for an exclusive interview. As the founder, Jason has dedicated his 20-year IT career, including co-founding SaaS pioneer Reviora, to removing cybersecurity barriers for mid-sized enterprises. Establishing BitLyft in 2016, Jason set out to unburden security tea…

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Episode 105: Back to Good Enough-ish Basics 55:07

13d ago55:07

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Whether you’re new to Good Enough-ish or a long time lishener, Amanda and Brooke are giving the CliffsNotes explanation of who they are, what Good Enough-ish means, and how the show has taken shape over the last 100+ episodes. They break down the evolved format of the show, the range of topics covered — from laundry to frozen snails and literally e…

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BONUS: Between the Lines – with ASHE 18:58

19d ago18:58

18:58

Not an ASHE member? Didn’t attend the HCFI conference? This episode is also for you! In this bonus episode (recorded at the Health Care Facilities Innovation Conference in Anaheim, California on July 21, 2024), hosts John Williams and Bridget McDougall sit down with Leah Hummel, senior associate director of the Association for Health Care Engineeri…

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Crowdstrike Outage - How Were You Affected? 18:51

23d ago18:51

18:51

1.) The MSP Question of The Week - How did Crowdstrike affect you? This week, James Kernan sits down with Charlene Ignacio, CEO of Fornix Marketing. James addresses the security concern, "Isn't Security 101 eliminating the single point of failure? ". Listen as James and Charlene discuss the aftermath of the Crowdstrike outage. --- 2. ) Notes on the…

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Episode 104: Emergency! 44:40

20d ago44:40

44:40

Brooke is leveling up when it comes to sitting through kids’ movies, and rehashing a bit of an exciting (but not in the fun way) weekend incident; meanwhile, Amanda is trying a new beverage and partnering with some accountability buddies to meet her daily movement goals. The ladies then discuss some recent reality checks that have them wanting to b…

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Mandy Teply of the Fit Method 18:10

21d ago18:10

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1.) Interview with Mandy Teply of the Fit Method. Hear how health and fitnes in the workplace can help with motivation and productivity. --- Our upcoming events and more: MASTERMIND LIVE – Denver, CO – Sept 26-27th http://bit.ly/kernanmastermind Use “EARLYBIRD” as the coupon code to save $200!! SMBTechfest Q4 - Irvine, CA - October 17-18 www.smbtec…

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Rob Scott of Monjur 18:29

27d ago18:29

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1.) Interview with Rob Scott, co-founder of Monjur Contracts-as-a-service legal solutions --- Our upcoming events and more: MASTERMIND LIVE – Denver, CO – Sept 26-27th http://bit.ly/kernanmastermind Use “EARLYBIRD” as the coupon code to save $200!! SMBTechfest Q4 - Irvine, CA - October 17-18 www.smbtechfest.com Check out Amy’s weekly newsletter! Si…

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Episode 103: Serving Up Spoons 58:19

1M ago58:19

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Summer projects and improvements are happening, Amanda is leaning towards an all-chambray wardrobe, and Brooke has some harsh words about a recent purchase that got immediately returned. The ladies also discuss Spoon Theory as a visual way to represent and think about your total daily energy. Amanda then shares a joy-sparking family ritual, and Bro…

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Where do you draw the line with Cyber Security? 20:02

1M ago20:02

20:02

1.) The MSP Question of The Week Where do you draw the line with Cyber Security? --- 2.) Notes On The News We talk: Cyber Security Insurance Rates and June's Auto Dealership Hack. Reuters Article: https://www.reuters.com/technology/cybersecurity/cyber-insurance-rates-fall-businesses-improve-security-report-says-2024-06-30/ --- Our upcoming events a…

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Episode 102: Spontaneous Crepes, Churros, and Cakes 1:05:59

1M ago1:05:59

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Back after a month-long hiatus, Amanda and Brooke catch up on an epic home run situation, a surprise TV appearance, water gun wins, and parallel parking successes… among many other things. They also discuss having “go bags” for all sorts of situations and spontaneous moments. Brooke then shares a new cooking contraption that is sparking joy, and Am…

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When Is The Best Time To Sell Your MSP? 28:23

1M ago28:23

28:23

1.) The MSP Question of The Week When is the best time to sell your MSP? --- 2.) Notes On The News We talk: June's Auto Dealership Hack and Pax8 Beyond Event. --- Our upcoming events and more: MASTERMIND LIVE – Denver, CO – Sept 26-27th http://bit.ly/kernanmastermind Use “EARLYBIRD” as the coupon code to save $200!! SMBTechfest Q4 - Irvine, CA - Oc…

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[Rerun] Min Mod Max 37:02

1M ago37:02

37:02

We're takin' a little summer holiday! Enjoy this week's rerun and we'll be back soon with new episodes! --------- Amanda and Brooke share what they’re watching and loving these days, and discuss why Ryan Gosling should have consulted Amanda before taking his latest role. They also look at the idea of Good Enough-ish being a spectrum, inspired by Ju…

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Pharmacists on the Front Line of Prevention with Jeffery A. Goad, PharmD, MPH 13:17

1M ago13:17

13:17

Join hosts Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, for an engaging conversation with Jeffery A. Goad, PharmD, MPH, professor of pharmacy practice and associate dean of academic affairs at Chapman University School of Pharmacy, and the first pharmacist to serve as president of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID). Goad sh…

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Partner Conflicts 35:09

2M ago35:09

35:09

1.) The MSP Question of The Week How do you deal with partner conflict? We discuss the "Four R's" of conflict resolution: Recognize, Reflect, Respond, and Resolve. --- 2.) Notes on The News Apple AI rollout and Cybersecurity! Is your MSP adapting with the times? --- 3.) Five Minutes With A Smart Person: Rob Scott Host James sits down with Rob Scott…

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[Rerun] Attachment Style 43:48

2M ago43:48

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We're takin' a little summer holiday! Enjoy this week's rerun and we'll be back in July with new episodes! --------- After some detailed book chat and Bluey hot goss, Amanda and Brooke discuss how having a plethora of choices at our fingertips is not always a great thing. They mayyyyyy have some unhealthy attachment issues to some products, and are…

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Louis Erickson & Sam Blowes of Bit-Wizards 28:03

2M ago28:03

28:03

Host James sits down with Louis Erickson and Sam Blowes of Bit-Wizards for an exclusive interview. Louis Erickson is the co-founder and COO, and Sam Blowes is the Director of Solution Consulting at Bit-Wizards–an award winning IT services provider based in Florida. Louis is a serial entrepreneur that has built and grown several technology companies…

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Tracking Vending Subscriptions 18:00

2M ago18:00

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1.) Notes On The News Cybersecurity, AI, and now...M&A? We discuss our opinion on the next new hot topic of the techworld. Also, Microsoft now backpedaling due to backlash on RECALL. Finally, Ken Patterson leaves PAX8 and now is heading to TODYL. --- 2.) The MSP Question of The Day How do you track vendor subscriptions? --- Our upcoming events and …

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[Rerun] Ep 24: A Snail in the Freezer 33:50

2M ago33:50

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We're takin' a little summer holiday! Enjoy this week's rerun and we'll be back in July with new episodes! --------- PETS. Can’t live with ’em, can’t live… with ’em? Brooke is not so much a pet person, but her kids have started asking for a puppy and she just… doesn’t wanna. (Yet.) Amanda has always had pets and her home is currently a menagerie ov…

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E10 – Designing Care Spaces with Our Future Selves in Mind: Jane Rohde 32:12

2M ago32:12

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Jane Rohde is affectionately known in FGI circles as “the mother of the Residential Guidelines.” Her passion for residential health care facility design and advocacy for the aging and vulnerable populations led to the inclusion of residential health, care, and support facilities in the Guidelines documents beginning with the 2018 edition. In this e…

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Episode 101: Mandy From the Block 50:23

2M ago50:23

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Brooke has had an emotional rollercoaster of a week — including kid milestones and hedgehog heartbreak — and Amanda is taking on a new alter ego to make achieving goals more fun and rewarding. Amanda then shares a joy-sparker that has Brooke feeling skeptical, and Brooke lets us in on a favor she’s doing to her future skin. Visit www.goodenoughish.…

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VCISO Training and the Coolest Niche in SMB IT 30:47

2M ago30:47

30:47

Host Karl attended the ChannelPro Live event in Columbus, Ohio. He interviewed two folks who are doing some cool things. Wayne Small from Australia is retooling himself and his business to take a new approach to the Virtual CISO Role. Rather than just take a few vendor-focus courses, or training based on a standardized checklist, Wayne is working t…

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Determining Employee Compensation 30:16

2M ago30:16

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1.) MSP Question of The Week Employee Compenstion--How much is too much or too little? --- 2.) Notes on The News Amy blog article – Financial Crimes Enforcement Network article Linkedin: https://nsitsp.org/news/financial-crimes-enforcement-network/ --- 3. Strategies for Local Businesses in Local Market Tip and tricks for Local Businesses looking to…

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Episode 100: Radical Self-Care 54:32

2M ago54:32

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Amanda is back from her trip of a lifetime, excited to catch up with Brooke, and has all the inspirational details to share about her transformative time away as an act of radical self-care. (Also: an unfortunate wetsuit story.) Brooke is sharing a joy-sparker that is also a great sidekick, and Amanda is doing her future self a favor to streamline …

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A Leader for Global Health Equity—Seth F. Berkley, MD 24:34

3M ago24:34

24:34

Join hosts Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, for an engaging conversation with Seth F. Berkley, MD, a global health pioneer and champion of equitable access to vaccines. He shares insights from his notable career, including his impactful work in Uganda rebuilding the immunization program and developing the national AIDS control prog…

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Employee Accountability for Subpar Performance 28:09

3M ago28:09

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1.) MSP Question of The Week How do you hold employees accountable for subpar performance? --- 2.) James at SMB Techfest James kicked off the first session on the main stage by sharing how EOS can help your business scale. --- 3.) Notes on The News Solar Flares / Auroras – will it cause disruptions to communications? Cyberattack force major US heal…

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Episode 99: Pleasantly Aggressive with Rebecca Malotke-Meslin 59:48

3M ago59:48

59:48

Brooke welcomes guest co-host extraordinaire Rebecca Malotke-Meslin this week, while Amanda is living her best life in Spain. From their memorable meet-cute to their shared baseball mom statuses and love of building community, Brooke and Rebecca have plenty to chat about, including how Rebecca successfully cultivated a thriving women-only space. Re…

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E9 – Ding! Ding! A Toast to Residential Care Dining Spaces: Addie Abushousheh 34:07

3M ago34:07

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Addie Abushousheh shares her insights on the evolution of residential health, care, and support facility design and construction, particularly focusing on the role kitchen and dining spaces have in enhancing residents’ quality of life. Key points include shifts in language to empower residents, the importance of various kitchen types for autonomy, …

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How To Purchase an MSP with No Money Down 18:26

3M ago18:26

18:26

1.) The MSP Question of The Week How do you buy another MSP with no money down? --- 2.) Notes on The News Kaseya 365 subscription debuts at $3.99! https://www.channele2e.com/news/kaseya-365-subscription-debuts-at-3-99 Major Leadership Changes at PAX8, CEO steps aside... Pax8 has named Scott Chasin as CEO, effective immediately, replacing founder Jo…

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Episode 98: Poetry Therapy 55:58

3M ago55:58

55:58

Amanda is being tricked by her Perfect Bars and is leaning into cozy oversized jeans, while Brooke is a Jumbotron star having hot flashes with an audience of tweens. The ladies then follow up on their burnout/In the Muck episode, complete with a lovely poem read by a lishener and updates that include lots of scooching, resigning, and pruning. Amand…

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Endpoint Detection and Response for the MacOS with Huntress 29:25

3M ago29:25

29:25

Host Karl Palachuk interviews Wes Hutcherson and Stuart Ashenbrenner from Huntress on the challenges and (and victories) of securing macOS endpoints. As you know, MacOS represents a growing percentage of the business device operating system market, outperforming both Linux and ChromeOS. Since this is going to be a growing portion of the endpoints y…

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Episode 97: In the Muck 55:02

3M ago55:02

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Burnout: it’s got a hold on Brooke and Amanda and it’s time for some tough love and ruthless FOCUSing to get out of the muck. Brooke also has a joy-sparker that is helping her glow in spite of her burnout, and Amanda is doing her future self a favor to stay on top of summer camp tasks. Visit www.goodenoughish.com for links to everything mentioned o…

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E8 – The Sound of Silence: Mandy Kachur 35:22

3M ago35:22

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Unless you’re an expert in acoustics, it’s likely the acoustic-related requirements in the Guidelines read like a foreign language. Acoustic engineer Mandy Kachur joins hosts John and Bridget to not only talk about the impact noise can have on patient care, but also turn a complex topic into a digestible concept. Various acoustic tables in the Guid…

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Banning Non-compete Agreements? 33:48

3M ago33:48

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1.) MSP Question of the Week Should you ban Non-compete Agreements? --- 2.) Notes on The News Big Tech firms lost its dream status due to layoffs and instability: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/28/how-working-for-big-tech-lost-dream-job-status.html --- 3.) Five Minutes with A Smart Person - Bit-Wizards Louis Erickson is the co-founder and COO, and Sa…

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Episode 96: The Great American Basement-Off 51:46

3M ago51:46

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Amanda’s Love is Blind obsession deepens while Brooke feels the full effects of all things Maycember. The ladies then revisit the good ol’ topic of house cleaning, trying to keep up with the bare minimum amidst some sort of routine, and finally facing the hard truth about their overflowing basements. Amanda also shares a joy-sparker that is keeping…

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Do MSPs Prefer iPhones or Androids? 21:54

4M ago21:54

21:54

1.) MSP Question of The Week Which do you prefer: iPhone or Android? Is there a clear winner? --- 2.) Notes on The News What are the current TOP Password Managers? https://www.tomsguide.com/us/best-password-managers,review-3785.html "Big Tech" censoring content...and other clickbait-y titles. https://edition.cnn.com/2024/04/09/tech/meta-social-medi…

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Episode 95: Social Battery 51:21

4M ago51:21

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Brooke is sports-ing, no longer scrunching out the crunch, and singing the praises of her new dryer, while Amanda has a fan interaction that makes her day, and is back to square one with her shower curtain again. They then discuss recharging their social batteries during particularly busy seasons. Brooke’s joy-sparker is particularly nostalgic for …

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Leading through Uncertainty with Grace M. Lee, MD, MPH 15:03

4M ago15:03

15:03

Join hosts Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, for an insightful conversation with Grace Lee, MD, MPH, an infectious disease physician and dynamic leader who helped guide US vaccine policy making during the turbulent times of the COVID-19 pandemic. She shares insights into the complexities and challenges encountered, as well as the im…

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Charging for Onsite Travel? 18:01

4M ago18:01

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1.) The MSP Question of The Week Should you charge for onsite travel? And what's best--Price per seat or per device? --- 2.) Notes on The News The FBI is warning consumers against using public phone charging stations in order to avoid exposing their devices to malicious software... ...Apple loses top phonemaker spot to Samsung as iPhone shipments d…

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[Rerun] Cut Me Some Slack 37:11

4M ago37:11

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We're takin' a little R&R break! Enjoy this week's rerun and we'll be back next week!! --------- Slack, margin, white space… whatever you call it, you need more of it. Amanda and Brooke chat about setting aside time to do nothing, leaving room for spontaneity in our lives, or designating certain chunks of time for REQUIRED FUN (no matter what, damm…

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Dima Kumets of Huntress Labs 27:24

4M ago27:24

27:24

Host Karl caught up with Dima Kumets, Principal Product Manager at Huntress Labs focused on their Security Awareness Training product. It was an entertaining interview! This interview focuses on the Security Awareness Training product, which features a truly engaging way for end users to learn about phishing attacks and other threats that arrive th…

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Episode 94: Happy Me with Carbs 55:08

4M ago55:08

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Carbs are queen this week for Amanda and Brooke, as they tout their international superstar status and break out the Birkenstocks for the warmer weather. They also share moments of joy and happiness from their pasts that they can use as inspiration for infusing more joy today. Amanda shares a joy-sparker that is helping her procure new workout clot…

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E7 – Is Part 1 of the Guidelines Optional? —John Williams and Bridget McDougall 30:43

4M ago30:43

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In this week’s episode, Bridget and John discuss the intricacies of design and construction standards as they unravel both the misconceptions and the significance of Part 1 of the Guidelines for Design and Construction. Exploring topics ranging from risk assessments to equipment specifications, they offer valuable perspectives on navigating buildin…

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