146 - What does tech have to do with profits?
Learn how technology can increase profits with scalability and reaching new markets in the fourth episode of our frequently asked questions series.
Mar 29, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Humanize IT
MSPs will bridge the gap between business and technology with Humanize IT — a fun, educational podcast that will keep your MSP relevant, maximize your value and help your clients see you as a trusted partner. In each episode, hosts Adam Walter, Skip Ziegler and other industry experts will show MSPs how to excel with a new, more conversation-based approach to technology!
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145 - What is the next big thing?
It’s impossible to truly know what technology will be the next big thing, but you can place your best bet. Learn about what the next best things are in this week’s episode of Humanize IT.
Mar 22, 2021•30 min
144 - Tech Debt
What happens when you don’t spend the appropriate amount of money on technology in your business? The answer is tech debt. Join us for the second episode in our series about frequently asked tech questions.
Mar 15, 2021•30 min
143 - Is technology advancement predictable
What used to be a mad dash to buy the newest and most cutting edge technology is now a more methodical and thought through process, making technology advancements predictable for your business. Check out this very first episode of our new series that dives into the frequently asked questions of the IT world.
Mar 08, 2021•25 min
142 - Use It Or Lose It
In IT, tech moves fast making the “use it or lose it” mentality a big reality. Learn how to ensure your team’s skills are up-to-date and current in this week’s episode.
Mar 01, 2021•30 min
141 Is IT Necessary
Now that everything is being outsourced through the cloud, is an IT professional even necessary? Find out how this position has changed but still remains an important part of business in the fourth episode of our deep dive into the cloud.
Feb 22, 2021•27 min
140 - Is the Cloud Safe
You know how the cloud came to be and how it applies to you today, but you might be asking yourself one major question: Is the cloud safe? Dive into this week’s episode to learn tips and tricks to keeping your data and information safe.
Feb 15, 2021•34 min
139 - Intro to the Cloud: What does this mean today?
Deep dive into the cloud with us and learn how you can save time and energy in order to do things that you truly enjoy in this second episode of our four-part series.
Feb 08, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 139
138 - Intro to the Cloud: A brief intro
Want to know what the cloud is? Here is the start of our four-part series as we dive into the origins of the cloud and how it came to be.
Feb 01, 2021•32 min
137 - The year of Tech, or network congestion?
Due to a new hybrid system of both in-person and remote work, a new problem called network congestion is on the rise. In this podcast, we try to simplify in business terms what the problem is and how you can deal with it.
Jan 25, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 37
136 - Best of 2020 Podcasts
2020 was a crazy year for everyone. But, with 35 podcast episodes out, Adam and Skip consider the year a success. They share their favorite and most memorable episodes from last year.
Jan 18, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 136
135 - Are We There Yet
Sometimes we get so caught up in what the competition is doing, we forget to take a deep, introspective look into our own business efforts. Are you being strategic with how you cater to your desired market? Have you dove deep into their underlying wants and needs? Laurie Fraser returns to share her insight on the final episode of our “Year in Review” series!
Jan 04, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 35
134 - Ok, I Think I Got This
Laurie Fraser from Doorstep Diner and Country Sliced Ham joins Adam & Skip this episode to talk about the rollercoaster year known as 2020 and how she was able to navigate multiple food businesses through the ups and downs. If you’re someone who has a stake in your local eating scene, this episode is for you!
Dec 28, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 34
133 - Have You Tried Rebooting?
In the second episode of our “Year in Review'' series, Adam and Skip are pouring another drink to reflect on the few months of 2020 that completely redefined our definition of normal. April, May and June were full of chaos from the pandemic, the protests and the financial uncertainty, but this time allowed us to reevaluate our priorities and come out of the initial madness even stronger than before.
Dec 21, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 33
132 - The Best Laid Plans
Sometimes it’s hard to believe that January, February and March of this year were even part of this year. The first quarter of 2020 seems like it was decades ago, right? Well, now it’s time to reflect. In the kickoff episode of our four-part “Year in Review” series, Skip and Adam discuss what business was like in the wake of disaster and how we initially reacted — or rather, under-reacted — to the pandemic that would soon change life as we knew it.
Dec 15, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 32
131 - The HOME Suite
Ditch the dinner table office setup! Your home office deserves your utmost attention. Penny from H.O.M.E. (Home Office Made Easy) joins Adam and Skip this week to discuss how drastically beneficial it is to have an ergonomic office setting.
Nov 30, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 31
130 - Crystal Ball: 2021 Predictions with Bob Mohr
In the season one finale of Humanize IT, Skip and Adam bring back Bob Mohr, certified digital advisor at Digital Maturity Group, to give us a glimpse through the crystal ball and discuss the future of business and technology in 2021. Will our at-home setups become permanent solutions, or will we all go back to the office once the virus is contained? Bob predicts a combination of the two will occur through a safe, flexible hybrid workspace.
Nov 23, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 30
129 - There's No Minute Like the Last Minute
Why is it that we always seem to find the most focus when a deadline is right around the corner? This week, Adam and Skip will teach you how to use the last minute to your advantage by thoughtfully planning ahead and ranking your priorities based on importance and urgency.
Nov 16, 2020•27 min
128 - How to Talk to People 101
In business, there seems to be a language barrier among each department, meaning sales lingo and technology jargon won’t translate well when trying to form a productive conversation together. We assume everyone knows what we know, but this is how you create silos. Luckily, there's a foolproof way to talk to people that breaks that language barrier. In this episode, we cover the best ways to converse in order to come up with professional solutions.
Nov 09, 2020•31 min
127 - Fourth Quarter Madness
For IT professionals, the fourth quarter can best be described as chaotic. Between looming deadlines, end of year budgets and swag from vendors, IT departments everywhere are left scrambling while the rest of the office is Christmas shopping or eating turkey. But, with some careful planning and collaboration, this Fourth Quarter Madness can be avoided. Find out how in this episode of Humanize IT!
Nov 02, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 27
126 - Smarter, Not Harder
Don’t get caught up in having technology for the sake of technology! Sometimes we believe the most advanced tech solutions available will solve all our problems, when in reality, the human element is what really impresses our customers and clients. In this episode, Adam and Skip expand on their “What Really Matters'' miniseries to discuss how to work smarter — not harder — and avoid over-engineering.
Oct 26, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 26
125 - Thinking it Through
Learn how to develop practical solutions in technology by having a clear, targeted thought process that puts the business’s needs first. Identify problems within each department, then pinpoint the exact technology required to fix them. As an IT professional, you must decide if the effort is worth the reward!
Oct 19, 2020•23 min
124 - What Really Matters
It isn't the big, technical projects that change your perceived value, but instead the little ones that benefit others. How can you identify which employees you should prioritize, then balance your everyday IT operations with serving the right people at the right time?
Oct 12, 2020•32 min
123 - Analyzing Human Behavior in Your Favor
By reading the room and thinking of every business situation like a game of “finding the other person’s win”, you can discover the root of your coworkers’, clients’ and colleagues’ behavior in order to treat them how they want to be treated and, in turn, influence outcomes in your favor.
Oct 05, 2020•26 min
122 - Relatability From Failure To Funny
Find the funny in your failures. Own them and learn.
Sep 28, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 22
121 - Acceptance vs Agreement: Yes...And
Changing the narrative among you, your clients and your team comes down to changing one simple word. Find out the big mistake you've been making and discover simple ways to find acceptance and agreement through a three-step process in the second episode of our Improvised Intelligence series with improv guru Gina Trimarco!
Sep 21, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 21
120 - Improvised Intelligence
Being a great teammate is more than working hard, it is about making your team members look and feel great. In this uplifting episode series we talk with Gina Trimarco from Pivot10 about how to change how you communicate with your team for the better.
Sep 14, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 20
119 - Social Acceptance of Computer Guys
As time and technology have evolved, so has our cultural perception of what’s nerdy and what’s not. It used to be that if you loved Marvel and had all the gadgets, you were a nerd. Now, if you haven't seen the movies or don’t have the iPhone 11XR, the Amazon Echo, the AirPods — you’re the uncool one. So, what’s changed? The answer is technology. In this lighthearted episode, we dive into how culture has shifted into a safe space for self-proclaimed geeks of all kinds to express themselves and th...
Sep 07, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 19
118 - Lessons Learned
Lessons learned is a fantastic tool for companies today. Despite some audio problems we had during this episode we talked through some amazing points that every business needs to hear.
Aug 31, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 18
117 - When Did Technology Lose Focus
It used to be that technology was brought into a company to solve its business problems. Then, at some point, technology became about speed and assets rather than support. When did this change happen, and how can you stay focused when ensuring your tech is serving a greater purpose?
Aug 24, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 17
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