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610: Travel Tales and Techie Triumphs: Sam's Hawaii Adventure & Exploring Alectrona Patch
/In this episode of Command Control Power, the hosts dive into a vibrant conversation starting with Sam's recent trip to Maui, Hawaii. Sam shares his experience, the unexpected challenges, and how he managed to take a much-needed mental break from work. His trip also marks his personal milestone of visiting all 50 U.S. states. The discussion then shifts to various tech topics, including challenges in managing family travel expenses and the cost-saving tips on accommodations and food during vacations. The hosts also humorously explore unusual solutions for managing snoring, such as using paper tape to tape the mouth shut while sleeping, based on a recent popular trend.
The tech talk intensifies as Joe delves into his experience deploying Alectrona Patch, a tool for managing software updates across client machines, using Addigy. He shares the ease of use, the features that impressed him, and the quick support he received from Alectrona. Sam and Jerry also weigh in with their experiences and tips, making a strong case for using Patch for efficient software management. Additional discussions include dental technology for making impressions and the benefits of modern night guards, as well as the intriguing Larq smart water bottle that purifies water and tracks your hydration through an app.
00:00 Introduction and Maui Brewing Company Hat
00:38 Travel Stories and Hawaii Adventures
01:33 Challenges of Traveling with Family
02:13 Unexpected Shortages and Vacation Costs
03:13 The Importance of Disconnecting on Vacation
06:09 Travel Tips and Personal Experiences
16:38 Dental Implants and Modern Technology
20:27 Water Purification and Health Gadgets
23:22 The Water Bottle Trend
23:49 Collapsible Water Bottles for Travel
25:14 Technological Advancements in Hydration
27:33 Implementing Patch Software
35:14 Customizing Patch for Client Needs
41:15 Practical Tips and Experiences with Patch
50:42 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans
609: Insights and Updates from ACEs Conference 2025 with Justin Esgar
/Insights and Updates from ACEs Conference 2025 with Justin Esgar
In this episode of Command Control Power, the hosts welcome back Justin Esgar of ACEs Conference. The discussion kicks off with light-hearted banter about colds and convincing Jerry to buy a ticket for the upcoming ACEs Conference. Justin shares behind-the-scenes insights into his daily routine and the value of attending ACEs, highlighting its focus on business growth for consultants, the expansion of the conference to include special training sessions at the 'big fruit company' campus, and how it helps attendees improve client relations and efficiencies. The conversation also covers the unique supportive nature of the Apple community and the upcoming Edward Esgar ACES Scholarship in honor of Justin's father. The episode wraps up with an insightful discussion about the ACES Mastermind program, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning and community support in the tech industry.
00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Justin Esgar
01:01 Daily Routine and Behind the Scenes
01:56 ACEs Conference Overview
02:50 Special Training and Business Focus
04:43 Consulting and Sales Strategies
16:24 Importance of Cyber Insurance
19:13 Bringing Employees to ACEs
26:28 Tim Pearson's Chat and Wedding Insights
26:55 Honoring My Dad: The Edward Esgar ACES Scholarship
28:35 Funny Story: The Car Mix-Up
29:59 All Things MSP and Podcasting
31:22 The Sandwich Compliment and Fearless Feedback
36:57 Mastermind Program and Business Coaching
42:06 The Unique Apple Community
47:44 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts
607: DDM Deja Vu & Other Mysteries: A Kale Salad for Your Mac
/In this episode, the hosts delve into maximizing earnings from the Amazon Affiliate Program, including the requirement to link clients to a webpage first for tracking and credit. They discuss the importance of managing Mac software updates through MDM and the emerging DDM approach, addressing their methods and challenges with client systems. Additionally, they touch on using Ubiquiti equipment effectively and maintaining client hardware. The episode covers practical insights, from affiliate program strategies to technical management of software updates in Apple devices.
00:00 Introduction and Recent Conversations
00:56 Amazon Affiliate Program Insights
02:44 Challenges with Amazon Affiliate Program
03:54 Creating and Managing Affiliate Links
15:59 Exploring Other Affiliate Programs
21:58 Ubiquity Product Confusion
27:23 Persistent Network Issues
28:01 Unify Setup Challenges
29:57 WiFi Optimization Strategies
31:08 Wake from Sleep Troubles
36:43 Software Update Management
39:31 MDM vs DDM: A Deep Dive
48:37 Custom Solutions for Updates
51:01 Concluding Thoughts and Future Topics
Best Of CCP - 087: Joe's Birthday Bash
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Sam Valencia, Jerry Zigmont and Joe Saponare discuss working with Apple technology and clients. Drawn from their combined experience of over 20 years in the Apple Consultants Network, they discuss technical support issues both with the technology and working with clients.
