The Force Field Podcast
By Savoia Computer
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Podcast Description
A podcast for and about IT Service Providers including computer businesses, field service technicians, solution providers, VARs, independent contractors, resellers and other IT professionals.
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Episode 56 – The Platform Pricing Tool | Today we will talk with an IT professional who created a tool to help techs calculate the pricing of work orders on web-based service platforms and find out how you can get it free. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :10 Intro 1:17 Billboard 1:11 News and Comment segment 4:12 ACRBO announced the launch of a new magazine for computer business owners. Google announced changes to its Privacy Policy. Sponsor: MozyPro Online Backup: Simple, Automatic & Secure Backup http://mozy.com/pro. Apple posted a record revenue for its fiscal first quarter of 2012. Symantec is telling users to remove its software from their computers. Commercial Break 1:23 The Force Field Web Portal TheForceField.Net Intro to Topic 1:52 Today we're going to talk with Donald Bertrand of Donald Bertrand Technical Consulting. We will find out how he stays profitable accepting work from web-based service platforms, learn about his Platform Pricing Tool and find out how we can use it to manage the pricing of platform work in our own business – free. Interview with Donald Bertrand 18:42 Wrap up and Close :46 Comments, questions or suggestions? Send them in to comments@theforcefield.net or post them in The Force Field Forums. Feedback on this topic will be read by the host and included in future episodes of the show. Visit us at http://www.theforcefield.net!©2012 Savoia Computer. All rights reserved. | 1/27/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 55 – The Computer Business Kit | Today we will talk with an IT professional who created computer business forms, legal documents and marketing templates for his own business and created a kit so you can use them in yours. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :10 Intro 1:20 Billboard :51 News and Comment segment 2:13 Microsoft announced that it plans to release Windows 8 Beta to the public in February 2012. MakeUseOf.com is offering a free Guide called How To Build Your Own Hackintosh. MIPS Technologies announced the release of the world's first $99 tablet based on Android TM 4.0 . A security bug on Facebook allowed users of the popular social media site to view personal private photos last month owned by CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Commercial Break 1:23 The Force Field Web Portal TheForceField.Net Intro to Topic 2:10 Today we're going to talk with Bryce Whitty, owner of Technibble and creator of The Computer Business Kit. We will learn about the latest version of his kit and catch up with the latest on his popular business web site for computer techs. Interview with Bryce Whitty 23:01 Wrap up and Close :46 Comments, questions or suggestions? Send them in to comments@theforcefield.net or post them in The Force Field Forums. Feedback on this topic will be read by the host and included in future episodes of the show. Visit us at http://www.theforcefield.net!©2011 Savoia Computer. All rights reserved. | 12/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 54 – Welcome To Work Market Part 2 | Today we will conclude our talk with an entrepreneur who created a new kind of platform that could change the rules of engagement between Buyer and Provider to bring balance, trust and profitability to all sides. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :10 Intro 1:18 Billboard :37 News and Comment segment 5:56 AMD announced the release of its new | 10/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 53 – Welcome To Work Market Part 1 | Today we are going to talk with an entrepreneur who created a new kind of platform that could change the rules of engagement between Buyer and Provider to bring balance, trust and profitability to all sides. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :10 Intro 1:19 Billboard 1:30 News and Comment segment 3:17 Microsoft Windows XP officially turned 10 years old August 24th. F-Secure reports a new worm called Morto is making its way around Windows networks. NOLO has released Quicken Legal Business Pro 2012. Steve Jobs has resigned as CEO of Apple. Commercial Break 1:26 The Force Field Web Portal TheForceField.Net Intro to Topic 2:27 Today we're going to talk with Jeff Leventhal and learn about his new platform called Work Market. We'll find out how it works, who is working with him to bring it online and what makes it different and unique from all the other platforms in the IT marketplace. Part one of a two part series. Interview with Jeff Leventhal 24:32 Part 2 Teaser :27 Wrap up and Close :46 Comments, questions or suggestions? Send them in to comments@theforcefield.net. Feedback on this topic will be read by the host and included in future episodes of the show. Visit us at http://www.theforcefield.net!©2011 Savoia Computer. All rights reserved. | 9/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 52 – Opening a Computer Store Part 6 | Today we will continue our talk with the owner of a computer store who recently expanded and moved his storefront to a new location. We'll learn how he planned and managed the expansion, some of the issues he had to address when making the move and what he plans to do with his store in the future. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :10 Intro 1:17 Billboard :40 News and Comment segment 7:36 NASBA, The National Association of Channel Resellers, is now under new ownership. Sponsor: Tech Assistance in a Flash! try secure and reliable Goto Assist Express today! Sponsor: Carbonite.com 15 Day Free Trial. Get yours today at Carbonite.com! CompTIA Breakaway 2011, billed as "The Premier Education Event For the IT Channel", will be held August 1-4 2011 in Washington, D.C. Admission is FREE to CompTIA members and $250 for non-members. For more information contact www.comptia.org. Microsoft posted record earnings in its fiscal fourth quarter of 2011. Google began deleting user accounts on its new Google+ social media network for allegedly violating its terms of service regarding the use of pseudonyms instead of real names. Commercial Break 1:26 The Force Field Web Portal TheForceField.Net Intro to Topic 2:43 Today we will conclude our discussion with Parrish Reinhoel, a Value Added Reseller who owns Pathfinder Networks, a computer store in Niles, Michigan. We'll discuss the nuts and bolts of making the move, some of the issues he had to resolve to keep the move in budget and on schedule and where he plans to take his store in the future. Part 6 of a six part series. Interview with Parrish Reinhoel 19:14 Parrish created a series of videos to document how he set up and moved into his new store. View the videos. Wrap up and Close :46 Comments, questions or suggestions? Send them in to comments@theforcefield.net. Feedback on this topic will be read by the host and included in future episodes of the show. Visit us at http://www.theforcefield.net!©2011 Savoia Computer. All rights reserved. | 7/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 51 – Opening a Computer Store Part 5 | Today we'll talk with the owner of a computer store who recently expanded and moved his storefront to a new location. We'll learn how he did it and what he had to consider before he made the critical decision to invest in such an expansion. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :10 Intro 1:17 Billboard :35 News and Comment segment 4:25 Unified communications is set to experience significant growth in the coming year, according to a study by CompTIA. The complete report is available to CompTIA members at www.comptia.org. Silicon Graphics Solutions and Intel plan to bring exascale computing to the IT industry. Read the press release. Mozilla released Firefox 5 June 21. The US Federal Trade Commission cleared the way for Microsoft to purchase Skype when it posted an Early Termination notice on the FTC web site June 16. Commercial Break 1:26 The Force Field Web Portal TheForceField.Net Intro to Topic 2:12 Today we'll talk with Parrish Reinhoel, a Value Added Reseller who owns Pathfinder Networks, a computer store in Niles, Michigan. Parrish not only opened a store, he expanded and moved it – twice. We'll find out why he did it, how he did it, and what he had to consider before making the critical move to expand his operation. Part 5 of a six part series. Interview with Parrish Reinhoel 23:10 Part 6 Teaser :25 Wrap up and Close :46 Comments, questions or suggestions? Send them in to comments@theforcefield.net. Feedback on this topic will be read by the host and included in future episodes of the show. Visit us at http://www.theforcefield.net!©2011 Savoia Computer. All rights reserved. | 6/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 50 – Opening a Computer Store Part 4 | Today we will continue our discussion with an IT service provider who opened his own computer store and find out how setting up a real brick and mortar store can make your business profitable – if you do it right. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :10 Intro 1:17 Billboard :31 News and Comment segment 11:15 Work Market will host weekly webinars to introduce users to the platform. To register for a webinar, visit www.workmarket.com. Eric Castro, former Director of Channel Management at Sears Holdings Corporation, has left ServiceLive and joined WorkMarket as Vice President of Client Services. Eric was interviewed on The Force Field in Episode 36 – Profit From The Service Platform. Sponsor: GoToMeeting makes it easy to collaborate online with anyone anywhere. Try it free. Seagate unveiled the world’s first 3.5-inch hard drive featuring 1TB of storage capacity per platter. Read the official press release. Barrister Global Services may be countering complaints against them from frustrated and angry techs with a few complaints of their own. However, the attempts to fix with their public image problem may only be making it worse. Read the blog Barrister Global Services Network Complaints Scam and decide for yourself. Commercial Break 2:36 The Force Field Web Portal TheForceField.Net 2:36 Intro to Topic 2:02 Today we'll conclude our discussion with Pat Palmer of The Computer Guy and learn more about how he opened his store. We'll learn how important it is to find the right location for your store, how hiring employees can make or break the operation and how having a storefront can legitimize your business. Part four of a six part series. Interview with Pat Palmer 14:15 Part 5 Teaser :21 Wrap up and Close :46 Comments, questions or suggestions? Send them in to comments@theforcefield.net. Feedback on this topic will be read by the host and included in future episodes of the show. Visit us at http://www.theforcefield.net!©2011 Savoia Computer. All rights reserved. | 5/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 49 – Opening a Computer Store Part 3 | Today we will continue our discussion with an IT service provider who opened his own computer store and find out what it can cost to set up an real brick and mortar store of your own. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :10 Intro 1:17 Billboard :30 News and Comment segment 9:19 A new online web based service platform called Work Market has just been launched in beta and is now actively recruiting techs.Join Work Market. Linux From Scratch is offering a FREE 318 page ebook called - Linux From Scratch. To receive your FREE eBook go to http://theforcefield.tradepub.com/free/w_linu01/?p=w_linu01. Mozilla reported 7.1 million downloads of its new Firefox 4 browser within the first 24 hours after launch. Firefox 4 can be downloaded FREE at www.mozilla.com. OnForce announced that it will now require techs on their platform to carry Liability insurance, Errors and Omissions insurance and Worker's Comp by April 3 – and charge them for it if they don't. Commercial Break 2:36 The Force Field Web Portal TheForceField.Net 1:00 Intro to Topic 1:53 Today we'll continue our discussion with Pat Palmer of The Computer Guy and learn more about how he opened his store. We'll learn how he utilized floor space in more than one way to maximize his investment, some of the costs involved in setting up the store and how inventory management can make or break your bottom line. Part three of a six part series. Interview with Pat Palmer 17:56 Part 4 Teaser :27 Wrap up and Close :46 Comments, questions or suggestions? Send them in to comments@theforcefield.net. Feedback on this topic will be read by the host and included in future episodes of the show. Visit us at http://www.theforcefield.net!©2011 Savoia Computer. All rights reserved. | 3/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 48 – Opening a Computer Store Part 2 | Today we are going to continue our discussion with an IT service provider who opened his own computer store and talk about some important things you need to know before you sign a lease and set up a storefront of your own. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :10 Intro 1:18 Billboard :34 News and Comment segment 5:14 Technibble, a popular web site for computer repair technicians, is now mobile friendly. EH Publishing is offering FREE subscriptions to ChannelPro to qualified professionals. To receive your FREE subscription go to http://theforcefield.tradepub.com/free/chn/?p=chn. According to The Cisco 2010 Annual Security Report, Cybercrime is moving away from Windows PCs and onto mobile devices. ifixit.com reports that Apple is now using a new and unique type of tamper-resistant screw on the case of the iPhone 4. Commercial Break 1:00 Get Great Web Hosting at GoDaddy.com and save 10%! Listen for the discount code in the show. GoDaddy.com 1:00 Intro to Topic 1:38 Today we'll continue our discussion with Pat Palmer of The Computer Guy and learn more about how he opened his store. We'll discuss the advantages of having a storefront, the disadvantages of having one and important things to consider when renting or leasing the space to set it up. Part two of a six part series. Interview with Pat Palmer 23:02 Part 3 Teaser :27 Wrap up and Close :46 Comments, questions or suggestions? Send them in to comments@theforcefield.net. Feedback on this topic will be read by the host and included in future episodes of the show. Visit us at http://www.theforcefield.net!©2011 Savoia Computer. All rights reserved. | 1/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 47 – Opening a Computer Store Part 1 | Today we are going to talk with an IT service provider who opened his own computer store, learn how he did it and what you need to consider before making that move from working out of your house to opening a storefront of your own. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :10 Intro 1:16 Billboard 1:18 News and Comment segment 5:42 OnForce suddenly and unexpectedly removed a number of techs from their forums and disabled their Provider accounts on the platform December 29. Read An open letter to all Force Field members For full commentary. Commercial Break 1:00 Get Great Web Hosting at GoDaddy.com and save 10%! Listen for the discount code in the show. GoDaddy.com 1:00 Intro to Topic 1:48 Today we are going to talk with Pat Palmer of The Computer Guy and learn how he opened his store. We'll discuss how he made the decision to jump from a home office to an actual storefront, the considerations he made in staffing it properly and why a daily commitment to attendance and punctuality is vital to its success. Part one of a six part series. Interview with Pat Palmer 20:40 Part 2 Teaser :30 Wrap up and Close :46 Comments, questions or suggestions? Send them in to comments@theforcefield.net. Feedback on this topic will be read by the host and included in future episodes of the show. Visit us at http://www.theforcefield.net!©2011 Savoia Computer. All rights reserved. | 1/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Customer Reviews
Great show
Very informative tech podcast. The podcaster has a great tone and speaking cadence, unlike the millions of podcasters speaking a hundred words a second! Good job.
Sales Pitch ???
This podcast is some kind of sales pitch for some stupid online ponsey scheme. This podcast should be dropped from itunes.
Great show for Tech's and IT Professionals
If your work in the IT field this show is the show you will want to be subscribed to. Rick does a great job. I have no idea what the other reviewer was thinking as I have been listening to this show a long time and the content quality is excellent.
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