Podcasts about dave the nerd

After a short break, John and Dave have returned to the Podbros Studio for another episode of I’m Thirsty. This time a big thank you goes out to John Patrick for providing a Star Trek Klingon Imperial Porter for John and Dave to sample. You can find out more about Klingon Imperial Porter by going […]

Everyone is an expert...at something. Listen to this episode of the Small Business Show for tips about using your expertise to start a consulting Small Business that can help you transition from an employee to an employer. Listener James B. asks some great questions about starting his technical support consultant business and Dave and Shannon are happy to spend the entire show discussing consulting as a Small Business. You'll learn about the importance of getting paid immediately for your work and options for how to make billing your clients simple and efficient. We then discuss accounting software options and service contracts to make your billing happen automagically each month. Dave focuses in on how to respond when problems recur and how to avoid any confusion on repeat work before you leave the worksite. Shannon offers up his theory that communication before, during and after is the critical piece of the consulting puzzle, with tips for each type of communication and how to make it effective. You'll also learn about effective marketing of your consultant business using Google Local Ads, Yelp, word of mouth and other options as well as the importance of branding your business beyond just your name. We wrap up the show with a discussion about removing obstacles that might keep you from getting started. Just start and then adjust. Don't worry about things like certifications that may help with future marketing, but are not necessary to get your first clients. Listen in for these tips and more, then join us in the Small Business Support Group to share your stories and ask questions! Chapters/Timestamps: 00:00:00 Small Business Show #152 for Thursday, January 4, 2018 00:01:42 James-Advice to get started consulting 00:03:59 Figure out how to get paid immediately when services are rendered 00:05:50 Service contract model with subscription billing Freshbooks QuickBooks Online 00:07:52 What to leave behind? 00:08:35 What happens if the problem recurs? 00:10:01 Prioritize effective communication 00:12:25 Don't be afraid to talk money MacSamurai's Rate Page 00:18:02 Marketing Your Business Google Local Ads Yelp Brand yourself (aka “Dave The Nerd” or “MacSamurai”) 00:19:30 SPONSOR: Create a FREE Beeya.com account today to find jobs AND find employees. Beeya.com's algorithm is the first of its kind to match employees with employers based on each party's specific requirements. 00:22:34 Don't over-prioritize certifications 00:24:15 Just start your business 00:25:21 Communicating during the consultation 00:27:08 Talk through it actively 00:34:55 Don't obsess over the hours 00:36:02 What happens after you do the work? 00:38:21 Get those referrals! Always Following Up! Define the “end” 00:38:32 SBS 152 Outtro

Ever have problems getting paid by your clients in a timely manner? We've all been there - that's why it's worth joining us today on the Small Business Show for tips and tricks that can improve your cash-flow by getting you paid on-time and in full. Oh, and there's also another rant from Shannon about online banking and restrictions - you've heard these before, but he's got a bit of a different take on it this time. Specifically, the inefficiency of banks when it comes to sending wire transfers on a regular basis. We then jump into the best way to bill for your product or service and how to make it so easy for your customers that they won't have any excuse but to get you paid quickly. Of course, there will be those that still have problems and those folks require some special attention. Dave makes the case that an unpaid invoice is a customer service opportunity (or a disaster) and if you handle the payment collection correctly, you can solidify a customer relationship for a lifetime. We close the show with our thoughts on when to stop providing products or services to a company that has one or more past due invoices and some ways to negotiate a payment plan. Listen in and then send us your tips for getting paid on time! And if you're looking for some cool Small Business folks to hang out with, jump over to our Facebook Small Business Support Group to learn more and to share your knowledge.   Chapters/Timestamps: 00:00:00 The Small Business Show #142 for October 25, 2017 00:00:36 Dave The Nerd's Consulting Business… Kicks Back Into Gear! 00:03:17 Finding the right bank Online bank “High yield” savings Money Market Accounts and The Regulation D 6-Transaction Limit 00:06:16 Then the Roadblocks start 00:09:28 Approving your transactions 00:11:55 Wire transfer efficiency SWIFT Code 00:13:56 Contact your two favorite business geeks 00:15:37 Set yourself up to be paid easily! 00:21:28 What to do when they're not paying 00:22:43 Keep emotions out of the process 00:25:30 An unpaid invoice is a customer service opportunity 00:26:42 What to do when someone doesn't pay? 00:31:31 Radio silence is easy… and painful! 00:31:59 SBS Outtro The Small Business Support Group

The I’m Thirsty crew is back this time talking about something near and dear to their hearts…Leinenkugel. But more than just that, they have a special guest in studio drinking with them, Mark Tumminello Jr. friend of the Nerd himself. What type of Leinie’s did the guys drink? What did they think of it? You […]

Dave the Nerd joins Dave Herndon at the press conference for the 2nd Annual Downriver Comic Con that will be going on June 3rd and 4th at the Lincoln Park High School Gym in Lincoln Park Michigan. This con is bringing a large number of local vendors and creators together along with some from as […]

The boys are back with a special episode this time, They cover different styles all from the same distillery. Johnnie Walker has been a staple in Scotch Whisky for many years. The boys cover a wide array of their products in this episode.

In this episode I sit down with the man behind the Bry-Fy Podcast, Mr. Bry-Fy himself. Bryan and I talk about comics, the books he is picking up and what he has dropped, his show, and some movie/television new. This special interview had to have it’s own personal show that had to come out this weekend. ]]>

In this episode I sit down with the man behind the Bry-Fy Podcast, Mr. Bry-Fy himself. Bryan and I talk about comics, the books he is picking up and what he has dropped, his show, and some movie/television new. This special interview had to have it's own personal show that had to come out this weekend.

In this episode I get to chat about nerdy stuff with a good friend of mine Andrew ‘AJ’ Johnson. It has been years since AJ and I were able to just sit down and talk about random stuff. So it was good to get the chance to do this. However a technical hiccup cause the first recording, which was over an hour and a half, did not turn out. He was gracious enough to let me record another version that went almost an hour. Moral of the story, that I learned, always set up two different recording devices. ]]>

In this episode I get to chat about nerdy stuff with a good friend of mine Andrew ‘AJ' Johnson. It has been years since AJ and I were able to just sit down and talk about random stuff. So it was good to get the chance to do this. However a technical hiccup cause the first recording, which was over an hour and a half, did not turn out. He was gracious enough to let me record another version that went almost an hour. Moral of the story, that I learned, always set up two different recording devices.

In this episode I get to chat about nerdy stuff with a good friend of mine Andrew ‘AJ' Johnson. It has been years since AJ and I were able to just sit down and talk about random stuff. So it was good to get the chance to do this. However a technical hiccup cause the first recording, which was over an hour and a half, did not turn out. He was gracious enough to let me record another version that went almost an hour. Moral of the story, that I learned, always set up two different recording devices.

In this episode I sit down with the man behind the Bry-Fy Podcast, Mr. Bry-Fy himself. Bryan and I talk about comics, the books he is picking up and what he has dropped, his show, and some movie/television new. This special interview had to have it's own personal show that had to come out this weekend.