Tubbtalk - The Podcast For It Consultants

Richard speaks to David Allen, author, speaker and coach and creator of 'Getting Things Done', a tool to improve productivity and overcome procrastination, how he came up with GTD, and how to make the most of the system.Mentioned in This EpisodeDavid’s website: Getting Things DoneUseful tools from MicrosoftNote-taking tool: EvernoteScreen capture tool: SnagitDavid’s Amazon pageIntelligent note-taking and file management: TheBrainThe GTD Summit

Richard speaks to Chad Savoy and Daniel Camara of Spanning Backup, a SaaS data protection company. Richard speaks to Chad Savoy and Daniel Camara of Spanning Backup, a SaaS data protection company.Mentioned in This EpisodeSpanning BackupOffice 365G-SuiteSalesforceDellKaseyaTech firm CDWTech firm SHI

Richard speaks to Fred Voccola, CEO of Kaseya, an IT management and software solutions platform.Mentioned in This EpisodeKaseyaHybrid Cloud Monitoring: TraverseManagement Software: VorexIT Assessment: RapidFire ToolsData protection: Spanning BackupBackup: UnitrendsMSP Software Provider: ConnectWiseBusiness Management System: AutotaskDocumentation Platform: IT GlueMicrosoftGoogleAdobeBook: Leadership and Self-Deception by The Arbinger InstituteBook: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick LencioniBook: The Five Temptations of a CEO by Patrick Lencioni

Richard speaks to Kevin Lancaster, CEO of ID Agents, based in Maryland, who make Dark Web and identity monitoring systems that protect organisations and employees.Mentioned in This EpisodeID AgentBusiness software solutions: ConnectWiseDocument sharing tool: DropboxIT business management software: AutotaskIT Management Software Solutions: KaseyaBusiness continuity and management: Datto

Richard speaks to Christian Nagele & Ian Van Reenen of Datto, a business continuity and management platform.Mentioned in This EpisodeDattoAutotaskAmazon Web Services (AWS)Blog Post – Centrastage at AMITPRO (July 15th, 2009)

Richard speaks with Matt Richards, Chief Marketing Officer, Pete Jaworski, Product Manager, and Adam Stewart, Senior Vice President of Engineering at Datto, which provides business continuity and management.Mentioned in This EpisodeDattoIT business management software: Autotask www.autotask.comMarketing and sales software: HubSpotReporting tool: BrightgaugeDocumentation platform: ITGlueBusiness software solutions: ConnectWise

Richard hosts a panel session with CompTIA members who own or work with IT businesses about the future of the MSP.CompTIAManaged Enterprise TechnologiesJanet O’Sullivan of StorageCraftTracy Pound of MaximityPerry Ashby of Urban NetworkChris Ward of Vermont Systems LtdIan Vickers of METAutotaskConnectWiseSolarwindsUpstreamOffice365Azure

In this episode, Richard talks to Bob Burg, author and keynote speaker, about his books, The Go-Giver philosophy and dealing with difficult situations.Book: The Go-Giver: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea Book: The Go-Giver Influencer: A Little Story About a Most Persuasive Idea (Go-Giver, Book 3) Book: Endless Referrals, Third Edition Book: The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts Bob’s website

Richard speaks to Michael George CEO, Bob Kocis CRO and Fielder Hiss, VP of Product, all at Continuum, who support MSPs with a range of tools to help them grow their businesses.Mentioned in This EpisodeBob’s article on Jocko WillinkContinuum Acquires Managed Security Leader CARVIREndpoint security software: SentinelOneSecurity Intelligence: EventTrackerMicrosoft AzureAmazon Web Services (AWS)Strategic support company Thoma BravoXeroxSharpAppleMicrosoft

In this episode, Richard talks to Daniel Welling, of Welling MSP, based in Marlowe, London.Mentioned in This EpisodeIT Trade Association: CompTIAPeer Group: The Network GroupDocumentation Service: IT GlueDaniel’s Business: Welling MSPDaniel Welling on LinkedIn

Richard speaks to Ted Stone, Chief Executive of Customer First UK, based in Doncaster and owner of the 'putting the customer first' standard.Mentioned in This EpisodeWebsite: Customer First UKTwitter: @CustomerFirstUKLinkedIn: Customer First UK

Richard talks to Paul Green of MSP Marketing Edge, in Milton Keynes, which supports IT providers and MSPs with their marketing.Mentioned in This EpisodeContinuumIT GlueMSP Marketing EdgeEncryption software: BitdefenderBook: The E-Myth Revisited by Michael GerberCloud-based mailshot tool: DocmailCloud-based mailshot tool: StannpCloud-based mailshot tool: MailshotMakerPaul’s book: Updating Servers Doesn’t Grow Your Business

Richard talks to Leigh Wood, Director of Node IT Solutions, based in Biggleswade.SolarWindsConnectWiseIT GlueContinuumHelpdeskAuvikSkyKickBitTitanCloudMigratorFortiGateWatchGuardSonicWallPRTGCiscoMicrosoft TeamsSlackGoogle AppsNimbleDattoIdentity ExpertsAzureSageXeroThe Network GroupCompTIAGFIBook: Traction by Gino WickmanBook: The Go-Giver by Bob Burg and John-David Mann

Richard talks to Geoff Nicholson, performance coach specialising in the field of high performance, resilience and stress management, based in Newcastle upon Tyne.Mentioned in This EpisodeBusiness and life strategist: Tony RobbinsTrainer and speaker: Jack CanfieldApp – HeadspaceJournal – Five Minute Journal or search the app storeApp – Day OneOnline Journal – JourneyJournal – Best Self JournalNote-taking tool – EvernoteCollaboration tool – TrelloCollaboration tool – AsanaSubscription software – Briefcase by AppSumoSubscription software – SetApp (MAC only)Audiobooks – AudibleAudiobooks – ScribdPodcast – The Success IQBusiness Coach – Stu McLarenListmaking site – WishListBusiness Coach – Chris DuckerGeoff’s Website

Richard talks to Jon Honeyball, Contributing Editor to PCPro Magazine and owner of Woodleyside IT in Cambridgeshire.Mentioned in This EpisodePCPro MagazineWoodleyside ITSolarWindsKaseyaMicrosoftGoogleAmazonCisco MerakiMan Food

Richard speaks to Tiana Wilson-Buys, owner of Talking Business, a coaching and consultancy business in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.Mentioned in This EpisodeBook: The Referral HarvesterBook: Eat That FrogBook: Do it TomorrowBook: The Winner’s BibleTool: EvernoteTiana’s Business Website: Talking Business

Richard talks to Steve Duckworth, CEO of Harmony PSA, about how their automation software can help IT businesses and the four different ways that MSPs can use it to sell.Mentioned in This EpisodeDatalogicSolarsoftMicrosoft CultureSalesforceSolarWinds MSPNinjaBlueSnapZapier

Richard speaks to Norb Doeberlein, CEO of Netzbahn, about successfully running an IT company in a niche and the challenges of managing client security requirements.Mentioned in This EpisodeAutoTaskConnectWiseCommitCRMNetzbahnAmazon FedRAMPAzureAnchorSlackTeamwork

Richard talks to Mostyn Thomas about how he deals with the challenges of providing IT solutions in a small area and the tools he uses to make his Managed Service Provider (MSP) Astrix a success.Mentioned in This EpisodeContinuum Ubiquity AutotaskThe Network GroupCompTIAMSP MentorAuthor Mark SanbornDattoAssayComputer virus: CryptoLockerLondon Internet ExchangeRIPE

Richard talks with Paul Dippell of Service Leadership about his recent research into master MSP use and the surprising results he found.Mentioned in This EpisodeService LeadershipContinuumH.I.G. CapitalEze CastleMicrosoft AzureAmazon Web Services (AWS)Research ReportContinuum/Service Leadership White Paper