Yearly Archives: 2011

Microsoft WPC Impressions

Microsoft, SMB
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So many of you have emailed me to ask about my impression of what was said and done at Microsoft WPC that I have to make this brief post about it. If you ever have a question, feel free to … Continue reading

Timing vs. Demand

IT Business, SMB
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One of the more neverending debates I have with my entrepreneurial friends is over development of new business lines. Regardless of how big or small you are, venturing outside of your comfort zone tends to require new skill, new connections … Continue reading

The End of You; The Start of YOU

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Office 365 to Partners: “Lower your shields and surrender your clients. Your culture will adapt to service us. Resistance is futile.” There, I saved you an hour and a trip to Los Angeles for Microsoft WPC. Several years ago when … Continue reading

Ironman: The Business Design Challenge

Boss, Friends, IT Business, SMB
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At a recent conference I was asked if I’d consider doing the ironman push again. For those of you that aren’t devoted Vladville followers, I worked 90 days straight from January 1st – March 31st. No breaks, no vacations, no … Continue reading

What are you working towards?

Boss
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Issue of happiness often comes up in peers at events and discussions with employees during quarterly reviews. As company owners we have to pay attention to people around us – if you need people, you’re in the people business. Some … Continue reading

To WPC or Not?

Microsoft
on To WPC or Not?

Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference is the defacto number one ticket in the business software world – has been for nearly a decade. If there is a high profile meeting you need to have or want to get your message across, … Continue reading

Duke Nukem.. Forever

Programming, Work Ethic
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In development for over a decade. You don’t really need to say much more than that. Duke Nukem 3D was the culmination of the generation that grew up on Rick Dangerous, Commander Keen, Doom, Quake… and eventually got to play … Continue reading

Shockey Monkey Update

Cloud, IT Business, Shockey Monkey
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It’s been a few months since I’ve offered you an update on Shockey Monkey. Since last fall the product has been very solid and in a few months we will be celebrating our first birthday! Over the past few months … Continue reading

Opposing Business Models or Solution Variety?

ExchangeDefender, IT Business, OwnWebNow, Pimpin
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MSPs and IT Solution Providers have an inherent business model flaw: They can’t compete on both price and performance at the same time. Your solution cannot simultaneously be the best and the cheapest because the cheapest is always getting cheaper … Continue reading

Best Buy dislikes their product, hires lawyers that don’t know trademark law

IT Business, Legal, SMB
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Have you ever been to a Best Buy and just left the place floored at how knowledgeable or expert the staff there is? If you have, someone must be reading this post to you because there is NO way you … Continue reading