Monthly Archives: February 2009

Erick’s School of Asskicking

Posted: 12:22 pm
February 26, 2009
IT Business
on Erick’s School of Asskicking

I think at some point about two years ago Erick and I were going through a collection of Mojitos at Downtown Disney, talking about a concept for an MSP conference. I believe that the less colorful version of what I … Continue reading →

In case you’ve been missing out on community interaction or SBS Show…

Posted: 5:07 am
February 24, 2009
Podcast
2 Comments

Recording podcasts can be a lot of fun. Things tend to build on one another, conversation carries on… and one sure way we always knew it was time to wrap things up was when someone said something so suggestive that … Continue reading →

Vlad’s New Job

Posted: 1:12 am
February 23, 2009
OwnWebNow
on Vlad’s New Job

I can’t believe I’m about to write another serious post this year. I’m going to have to quit this as it’s really going to mess up the Vladville vibe and let you all in on what I really do and … Continue reading →

Back to Back, to Cali Cali…

Posted: 1:11 am
February 20, 2009
Events
1 Comment

We’ll be in California next week. Through Sunday actually. If you’re in SoCal and work with us we’d love to meet up with you. We’re doing a lot of interesting road work with our partners this year. We’re very happy … Continue reading →

This Springs Absolute MUST Attend Event

Posted: 2:50 pm
February 18, 2009
Awesome
2 Comments

Soo… this one goes in the WTF category if there was one: California NOW: Tax Workshop for Strippers & Sex Workers: http://www.canow.org/canoworg/2009/02/tax-workshop-for-strippers-sex-workers.html Topics for discussion include the pros and cons of income and tip reporting, what receipts to save and … Continue reading →

Cry me.. Cry me….

Posted: 9:04 pm
February 17, 2009
Vladville
on Cry me.. Cry me….

I’m slowly training people not to put me on the speaker-phone. <names removed for their safety> Earlier today, one of the support guys called and asked the following question: Support: I asked <the developer> about this feature and he said … Continue reading →

No more Facebook friends

Posted: 3:03 pm
February 17, 2009
Vladville
3 Comments

Just a broad announcement to make sure I am not offending anyone. Starting today, I will not be approving any more Facebook friends. Unless I’ve met you, I’m not adding you. Over the past two weeks I’ve received a few … Continue reading →

Customer Disservice Fantasies

Posted: 1:47 am
February 14, 2009
Friends
on Customer Disservice Fantasies

Here is something to brighten up your weekend. Last week I chatting to my buddy Erick in passing on IM (apparently both of us need clones and secretaries but if there is a problem with a hotel reservation or ExchangeDefender … Continue reading →

Defining Value

Posted: 4:48 pm
February 13, 2009
Podcast
1 Comment

Earlier today a few of my closest advisers in our business got together to record a podcast: Karl Palachuk, Dave Sobel, Mark Crall, Stuart Selbst talked about Microsoft, Apple, MSP, marketing, top 100 lists, SMB strategies, etc. This is perhaps … Continue reading →

Why I won’t let OWN go direct

Posted: 12:39 am
February 11, 2009
IT Business
2 Comments

Every now and then Vladville is not an act and I tell you exactly what’s on my mind. Enjoy. There is always this sinking feeling of suspicion that my company will go direct. In part, it’s justified. I am constantly … Continue reading →