Monthly Archives: May 2013

Autotask Conference: Little bit old, little bit new

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I know, I know, everyone wants more details about this. And as happy as I am that everyone loves Vladville I have that job and food thing that keeps on getting in my way every day – so I heard … Continue reading

Good to Great

Boss, IT Business
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If you’re lucky, smart, at the right place at the right time, with the right service, trusted reputation and a solid plan you have a chance of running a good business. Then things get really hard. In part due to … Continue reading

Despite all my rage

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I share a lot of the frustrations that I hear from the partners I talk to on a daily basis. I move too slow. Things “that move the needle” are too hard. I want success immediately. Now these are not … Continue reading

Is America Company Friendly?

Boss, Legal
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Fuck yeah. That’s why the overwhelming majority of the greatest companies are or have been started in America. The British may have started the industrial revolution but we’re the ones that have perfected it and executed the most effective wealth … Continue reading

Win big & Lose small and often

Boss, IT Business
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In business it’s nice to win big. Doesn’t always happen so when it does – enjoy it. It’s more important to lose small. And often. So long as you’re learning from it – not that you will ever learn how … Continue reading

McBeefy

Boss, ExchangeDefender
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For the next few weeks leading up to my vacation I’ll address some business hacks we’ve done at Own Web Now over the years. Some good, some bad. As for any of my employees reading this – get back to … Continue reading

Really who cares?

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Perception is an interesting thing. In 2009, when I went to my record 41 events, we were everywhere and connected with everybody. Yet we barely scratched larger accounts or managed extreme levels of profitability. At the time, it was important … Continue reading

Flexibility Matters

ExchangeDefender, GTD
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In my recent conversations with my partners I’m seeing a trend of boredom and apprehension when it comes to solution positioning. Look, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to notice that all this venture capital fueled / speculative me-too world … Continue reading

Is it illegal to beat children?

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Sometimes work-life separation (for those of you that believe make belief fables) bites you in the most annoying of ways. Little dude on the right is my youngest son and is a replica of me in every annoying little detail … Continue reading