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Brian Burke is the Mac Man at Other World Computing. He and his team manage thousands upon thousands of transactions each year from people who have computer equipment lying around and would love to sell it for a very competitive price.  Listen in as our host, Cirina Catania, gets a quick quote live on the air for her MacPro. SellYourMac.com is owned by OWC and they love to buy and sell all kinds of equipment.  If you want to sell some of your gear but were not happy with the bid from Apple, visit Brian at Sell Your Mac!  If you have overspent during the holidays, take a moment and learn how to MAKE money rather than spend it! It's easier on the budget!  And when you get that check and are ready to buy more gear you absolutely must have, visit this special URL at MacSales.com and enter the code: OWCRADIO24 for 15% off on anything OWC-branded. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners.You can find OWC RADiO at OWCRadio.com, on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all other podcatchers! ABOUT OWC: Other World Computing, under the leadership of Larry O'Connor since he was 15 years old, has expanded to all corners of the world and works every day to create hardware and software that make the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient and more stable.  Go to MacSales.com for more information and to discover an ecosystem that serves your needs. ABOUT CIRINA CATANIA: Cirina Catania, is a successful filmmaker, former Sr Vice President of Worldwide Marketing at MGM-UA and United Artists and one of the co-founders and former director of the Sundance Film Festival.

Being an honest leader may seem like a given. However, being honest with your team is not for every leader. Many leaders don't like to share the bad news. I believe in transparency. Today's guest is Brian Burke, Chief Mac Man at SellYourMac.com. Inc Magazine ranked its company #4794 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. SellYourMac.com is a trusted buyer and seller of used Apple products, through a simple online platform. Brian gives you insights on being honest with your team. We discuss why leaders must be transparent. We also look at what gets in the way of being honest.   Get the show notes for Being Honest with Your Team is a Path to Growth with Brian Burke at SellYourMac.com Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #BrianBurke with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttBrianBurke   #BeingHonestWithYourTeam #GeneHammettPodcast #Inc2021 #GHepisode904 #buyerandseller #Appleproducts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

When should you move to a bigger warehouse space? When should you start hiring a team? How do you build a team of people who WANT to work hard for you? Today's guest, Brian Burke is ready to answer all those questions for you. He is the founder of SellYourMac.com an Inc 5,000 company that has paid out $40 million to Apple users and is one of the world's largest purchasers of used Apple products. And I know you're thinking, why are we talking about buying and selling Apple products? Because when it comes to scaling, it doesn't matter what you sell... Keeping your customers happy, growing a team that works their butt off for you while still being able to pick your kids up from school, and giving back to your community doesn't happen without some smart strategies. In this episode, Brian shares what he credits most of his success of building the number one ranked apple trade-in business in a very crowded market. Why moving from the basement of his first house into a real warehouse was a game-changer for his business. And no, it's not what you think. And why he still runs this business, even though he doesn't have to   Links Mentioned https://sellyourmac.com/ https://textexpander.com/   Read the Full Transcript http://eCommerceBadassery.com/99   FREE Resource Library  Every freebie I've created to help you grow the traffic, sales, and profit in your eCommerce Business, all in one place!   Want More Badassery? Join the eCommerce Badassery Facebook Group and connect with other eCommerce entrepreneurs just like you!  http://ecommercebadassery.com/facebook   Let's connect on Instagram @ecommercebadassery https://instagram.com/ecommercebadassery   Ready to Level Up Your Email Marketing & eCommerce Business? Try the Klaviyo Email Marketing Platform - Built specifically for eCommerce, serving entrepreneurs, and iconic brands.   Work With Me Interested in getting my brain focused on YOUR business? Learn more about my services…   Email Marketing Help: https://ecommercebadassery.com/email-marketing eCommerce Help: https://ecommercebadassery.com/ecommerce-help   Rate, Review, & Subscribe Like what you heard? I'd be forever grateful if you'd rate, review and subscribe to the show! Not only does it help your fellow eCommerce entrepreneurs find the eCommerce Badassery podcast; it's also valuable feedback for me to continue bringing you the content you want to hear.  Review Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ecommerce-badassery/id1507457683   This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:  Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Paying attention to priorities is key. Wanna sell more? Then learn from Brian Burke who shares his valuable insights. He founded SellYourMac.com over 10 years ago to create a fast and trusted way for people to buy and sell their Apple products. They are #1 rated in the Apple trade-in industry. They are fortunate to…

Brian Burke is the Chief Mac Man of Sellyourmac.com, a website that specializes in buying and selling Mac products. To date, Brian has bought over $45 million worth of Mac products and has helped over 100,000 customers from flipping macs.Join us as Brian shares how he got started flipping macs, the challenges he faced as he grew Sellyourmac.com and one particularly painful lesson where he was cheated out of over $250,000. Resources:https://sellyourmac.com/ - Check out sellyourmac.com!https://brianthemacman.com/ - Check out Brian's personal website! Actionable Take-aways:1. Flipping items are a great way to get started with entrepreneurship. Choose something you are passionate about and become and expert and you might just be able to build a multi-million dollar business like Brian did. 2. As an entrepreneur, it is important to know when to give up control and delegate responsibilities and choosing the right people in order to grow the business. While you might want to do everything yourself, you might just become a big limiting factor to your business. 3. While payment services like Paypal charge a transaction fee, they provide mechanisms which can protect you in the event your counterparty did not fulfil their end of the bargain and this can help prevent events of fraud.Connect with Ted on: His Website at : www.tedteo.com LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ted-teo/ Instagram at: @ted.teo Facebook at : https://www.facebook.com/groups/tedteo

In this week's The Faces of Business Episode, our guest speaker was Brian Burke. Brian is Chief Mac Man at SellYourMac.com. At his company, people sell and buy Apple products. Moreover, he is also a Speaker at Vistage Worldwide.  Brian's passion is buying and selling Apple products, but his heart is in helping underserved children succeed by providing them technology devices to develop the skills needed to be successful.   You can find out more about us on our website You can visit our blog page for this episode Email us for more information info@exityourway.us

BUSINESS & THOUGHT LEADER EDITION   From childhood, we've been taught to work hard for what we want.    Want a new toy? You must get an A at school first. Want to secure a great career? Graduate from uni with top marks. Want to get promoted at work? Prove yourself to your managers, preferably working overtime.   We're always busy chasing goals that society, even our families, ingrained in us that we need to achieve.    But in this never-ending pursuit of success, were you able to find your passion? Each individual possesses gifts and talents capable of making a lasting impact. Few people, however, are able to maximize their gifts and talents. The ability to connect your gifts and talents with your personal purpose paves the way for not only a successful but a significant career.    Our lives become meaningful through the impact we make on others, more so than living and working just for ourselves. As we grow, our passion has to inspire others' passions and dreams.    Our busyness can get in the way of focusing on what really matters. And in this episode, SellYourMac CEO Brian Burke will remind us about the value of passion and purpose to achieve success.    Brian is Chief Mac Man of SellYourMac.com (SYM), the worldʼs most trusted and highest-rated Apple trade-in company. SYM has paid out $44M+ and has helped over 100,000 customers. Brian loves helping individuals and organizations stay up to date on their Apple products. Brian is passionate about empowering underprivileged students through gifting Apple technology. His purpose is clear: to help underserved people, especially students, to have a Mac of their own.    Join us as Brian shares how he built a $10 million dollar company from his two-bedroom apartment, the power of positivity for his mindset, and how he found his passion and purpose in life. With hosts, wealth manager Lee Michael Murphy, career advisor Sergio Patterson, and attorney Matthew McElroy tune in to this week's episode of The Free Retiree Show.   To get the episode, show notes, and share links, please go to our podcast page. Thank you for sharing our podcast.   The Free Retiree Show Podcast Page   Honor to be mentioned in the FeedSpot TOP 20 RETIREMENT PODCAST OF 2021

We had a mic problem on this one but decided to publish anyway.  We will do better next time. In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Brian Burke, Chief Mac Man of SellYourMac talk about LinkedIn marketing tips.  Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://linktr.ee/startuphustle This episode is sponsored by Chatdesk: https://www.chatdesk.com/shift Learn more about SellYourMac: https://www.sellyourmac.com/?promo=hustle *By using this link, you will receive a $15 bonus! Learn more about Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever sold or bought a Mac online? You probably bought it from Brian.  On this episode of the Making Bank podcast, Brian discusses SellYourMac, what have been the challenges in the tech space, and what he's learned. In an industry that's constantly creating new products and competitors, Brian must stay on his toes to stay number #1. He focuses on customer service, SEO, and improving. Listen to the episode to hear more of Brian's advice, as well as about his charity Trading for a Purpose.  Listen to Josh and Brian discuss the tech industry: Brian's Background (2:42) Ever since he was a child, Brian has found to earn money, from cars to stocks, to eventually his site, SellYourMac.   Fueled by Passion—Even in Tough Times (4:49) Over the years, Brian has learned it's all about passion. Find something you love and learn to make money off of it. If you can do that, your work will feel rewarding and it will reward you. Constant Change (9:07) Brian touches on the challenges of a business that needs to keep up with constant new inventory, new competitors and salaries raises for its team. The tech space can be cutthroat, but Brian has successfully managed to stand apart from the crowd. Clients (12:41) Brian's company, Sell Your Mac, buys and sells to individuals, giving them a product that they otherwise might not be able to afford.  Brian's Team (14:03) Starting with just himself, Brian has now built out his team to about 20 members. When it comes to hiring, Brian has had a great experience and great team—which he's found through Indeed.  What to Focus On (17:47) Brian shares two areas he has prioritized that have helped him compete in a tough industry: customer service and SEO. SellYourMac has been the number one in customer service in the world for tech resell, and they continue to uphold that title. Second, Mac emphasizes the importance of content creation and SEO, which helps his company always be the number one listing on Google for certain terms.  Top Three Drivers (19:50) Brian discusses his top three drivers and you guessed it—passion. With a passion for people, Apple products, and his family, Brian gives all he can and feels rewarded in return.  Trading for a Purpose (21:06) Brian talks about his project Trading for a Purpose, which gives underprivileged youth access to Apple tech. By using the code or donating your computer directly, Brian gifts students with laptops. Students have started businesses, written novels and done so much more with their gifts.   LinkedIn Leader (24:11) Recently, Brian has started helping founders optimize their LinkedIn Profiles, teaching classes as the best way to navigate and engage with the site.   Links mentioned: Making Bank - Website https://www.sellyourmac.com/?promo=adwordsbonus&gclid=CjwKCAjw7--KBhAMEiwAxfpkWBqRSVD52oDIxYXuZqRHEkRKraprJSBrLJnCItw_3wkOdQ_gBmi2uxoCWg8QAvD_BwE  https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianthemacman/  https://renewedmacs.com/pages/the-mac-man-brian-burke

Ever sold or bought a Mac online? You probably bought it from Brian.  On this episode of the Making Bank podcast, Brian discusses SellYourMac, what have been the challenges in the tech space, and what he's learned. In an industry that's constantly creating new products and competitors, Brian must stay on his toes to stay number #1. He focuses on customer service, SEO, and improving. Listen to the episode to hear more of Brian's advice, as well as about his charity Trading for a Purpose.  Listen to Josh and Brian discuss the tech industry: Brian's Background (2:42) Ever since he was a child, Brian has found to earn money, from cars to stocks, to eventually his site, SellYourMac.   Fueled by Passion—Even in Tough Times (4:49) Over the years, Brian has learned it's all about passion. Find something you love and learn to make money off of it. If you can do that, your work will feel rewarding and it will reward you. Constant Change (9:07) Brian touches on the challenges of a business that needs to keep up with constant new inventory, new competitors and salaries raises for its team. The tech space can be cutthroat, but Brian has successfully managed to stand apart from the crowd. Clients (12:41) Brian's company, Sell Your Mac, buys and sells to individuals, giving them a product that they otherwise might not be able to afford.  Brian's Team (14:03) Starting with just himself, Brian has now built out his team to about 20 members. When it comes to hiring, Brian has had a great experience and great team—which he's found through Indeed.  What to Focus On (17:47) Brian shares two areas he has prioritized that have helped him compete in a tough industry: customer service and SEO. SellYourMac has been the number one in customer service in the world for tech resell, and they continue to uphold that title. Second, Mac emphasizes the importance of content creation and SEO, which helps his company always be the number one listing on Google for certain terms.  Top Three Drivers (19:50) Brian discusses his top three drivers and you guessed it—passion. With a passion for people, Apple products, and his family, Brian gives all he can and feels rewarded in return.  Trading for a Purpose (21:06) Brian talks about his project Trading for a Purpose, which gives underprivileged youth access to Apple tech. By using the code or donating your computer directly, Brian gifts students with laptops. Students have started businesses, written novels and done so much more with their gifts.   LinkedIn Leader (24:11) Recently, Brian has started helping founders optimize their LinkedIn Profiles, teaching classes as the best way to navigate and engage with the site.   Links mentioned: Making Bank - Website https://www.sellyourmac.com/?promo=adwordsbonus&gclid=CjwKCAjw7--KBhAMEiwAxfpkWBqRSVD52oDIxYXuZqRHEkRKraprJSBrLJnCItw_3wkOdQ_gBmi2uxoCWg8QAvD_BwE  https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianthemacman/  https://renewedmacs.com/pages/the-mac-man-brian-burke

Brian Burke is the founder and chief “Mac Man” at SellYourMac.com, the world's most trusted and highest-rated Apple trade-in company. We talk about the booming market for second-hand Apple products, the benefits of exceptional customer service, and LinkedIn profile optimization strategies.    Timestamps [00:34] Brian's entrepreneurial journey [02:21] The booming market for second-hand Apple products [03:32] The type of Apple products Brian and his team purchase and the ones they don't [04:28] Brian's experience with management blueprints [06:50] The benefits of exceptional customer service [08:42] Scaling customer service in a growing organization [09:48] The average lifespan of Apple products [12:32] How to know when it's time to upgrade your computer or laptop [12:47] Brian's ideal buyer persona [15:41] How personal touches drive repeat business [16:50] Brian's formula for building a solid company culture [17:42] Sell Your Mac's company purpose [18:59] Brian's 10-year vision for Sell Your Mac [20:17] How to optimize your LinkedIn profile like a pro [23:36] Parting Thoughts   Links and Resources Brian's LinkedIn SellYourMac.com RenewedMacs.com Steve Preda's Book: Buyable Complete the Buyability Assessment for Your Business https://StevePreda.com

https://youtu.be/q51q14KQxNg Brian Burke is the founder and chief “Mac Man” at SellYourMac.com, the world's most trusted and highest-rated Apple trade-in company. We talk about the booming market for second-hand Apple products, the benefits of exceptional customer service, and LinkedIn profile optimization strategies.    --- Obsess About the Customer with Brian Burke Our guest is Brian Burke, the founder and chief Mac man of sellyourmac.com, the fastest growing company committed to reusing, repurposing and recycling used Apple products. Welcome to the show, Brian. Well, thanks for having me on, Steve. Excited to be here and chat with your audience. Hopefully you can share some good nuggets information to help them on their entrepreneur journey. Well, that's the idea here. That's the idea. And you have such a special business and I like the energy that you are projecting through your marketing and your persona. So we'll talk all about it. But let's start with kind of the standard question that I always ask because I'm curious about entrepreneurs and how they how they make it in the world. How did you end up owning a business, you know, buying and selling and repurposing and improving secondhand Apple products? Well, I say I started pretty young on my entrepreneurial journey. I was buying and selling stuff on the sidewalk by age 10. I was making products to sell. And then I started doing stock trading at 13 and trading car parts in high school. But the reason I actually started buying and selling Macs was during college, I saw that a lot of my friends were too lazy to sell their technology, so I wanted to have an outlet to help them out, so I was buying and selling their stuff on eBay for them. And that turned into a really nice side hustle. And then after college, I didn't get the finance job I wanted in New York City. So I came home and started doing more eBay. And I was flipping a lot of phones at the time and making good money doing it, working for myself. So I decided to turn into a real business. So, you know, I started hiring employees and growing it organically. So it kind of happened from my knack of wanting to help people out and also just seeing that opening, that I didn't have a job. So, it kind of forced me into it. That's awesome. Well, you know, some of us are unemployable to begin with, so might as well start the business as soon as you can, right? That's funny. Haven't worked very many places. That's right. So, you know, it's a really interesting business to me. When I first saw your LinkedIn page, I wasn't sure what to think about it. And then I read a little bit deeper and I don't know, I somehow felt like it cannot really be a real business to do this kind of stuff. I didn't think of technology as something that had such a second lease on life. So what does this market look like in terms of market size and who are the players? Pretty massive market these days. I would say in the last 15 years, becoming a lot more prevalent as people are spending more money on technology so they can get more money back for it. And even companies as big as Apple are offering buyback services. So whether you're at, you know, Apple or Best Buy or Verizon, you can trade in your phone in any of these places. So really, all size players are in this market. There's a lot of competition. And there's even a lot of just individual people doing it, you know, on Craigslist and Facebook marketplace. So competing at all angles. So, we're always trying to be the best and most customer centric, and that's allowed us to continue to grow over time. And then, I mean, like are you an omnivore in terms of buying all kinds of Apple productor certain products have a secondary market and others not really? What does that look like? Pretty much everything has a secondary market. It does have to have an Apple logo on it. We're only buying some Apple, Apple devices. The only Apple product we're not actively buying right now are AirPods,

Welcome everyone to the MBIT Podcast, I am your host Shamus Madan and today we have a special guest, Brian Burke, Founder or SellYourMac.com SellYourMac.com (SYM) would love for you to sell your old Apple devices so you can get the cash and someone else can benefit from your used device. Use promo code “macman” for a bonus on your trade in! https://www.sellyourmac.com/?promo=macmanIf you need an affordable Apple device, checkout their sister site RenewedMacs.comIf you use this link it will give you an automatic discount when purchasing:https://renewedmacs.com/discount/macmanWebsite: mbitpod.comDisclaimer: The MBIT podcast is reflecting the opinion of only the host. The podcast is for informational purposes only. The podcast is not a research report and is not a recommendation to purchase or sell any stocks, holdings or securities. The podcast is also not meant to serve as the basis of any investment decision.  Twitter: @mbitpodcast  Instagram: @mbitpod

Did you know you can successfully go from slinging pizzas to slinging Macs? 6 questions. 7 minutes. Pure insights. Episode 279: Learn how you can successfully go from slinging pizzas to slinging Apple Macs. Wise words from Brian Burke, Chief Mac Man at SellYourMac.com.

Brian Burke, the Chief Mac Man at SellYourMac.com joins the podcast. We talk about how to take risks when building your personal brand, what you can do to stand out, how to be incredibly genuine and much more. ***Promo code mentioned in podcast: sellyourmac.com/b2bmadesimple

Owner of @SellYourMac and @RenewedMacs Brian Burke joins us discussing his love of #Apple products. We discuss his journey into entrepreneurial ship selling Apple devices and his influence in the Apple community. He owns a Power Mac G4 Cube and discusses what he turned it into. Enjoy these special codes just for listening to the podcast. $20 bonus at SellYourMac.com https://www.sellyourmac.com/?promo=thinkdifferent $20 discount at RenewedMacs.com https://renewedmacs.com/discount/thinkdifferent News, thoughts, and education from former Apple employees. Teaching our listeners about their Apple devices. We challenge you to THiNK DIFFERENT! Twitter: ThinkDiffPod Instagram: ThinkDifferentPodcast Youtube: Search Think Different Podcast Facebook: Search the same thing!

Brian Burke is an entrepreneur, Mac Expert, and the CEO of SellYourMac.com! SellYourMac.com buys Apple products to refurbish and sell, or recycle! Brian founded this company in 2006 to completely eliminate tech waste that ends up in landfills (and in our water!), and give dated technology a second chance. His positive, encouraging energy is infectious, and his mission for SellYourMac.com is changing the world!   In our conversation today, we talk about his experience in starting his company, how he was able to earn an 100% customer satisfaction rating on eBay, and how his passion for making a difference in this world propels his company forward.   You are guaranteed to learn something in this episode about technology, e-waste, entrepreneurship, and more!   In this action-packed episode of Going Places, we also dive into his 2021 goals, his passion for cooking, and his love for travel!   If you have any Mac products that you would like to sell to Brian, please use the promo code: https://www.sellyourmac.com/goingplaces.    Check out his LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianthemacman/ . It is filled with excellent resources and motivating content!

If you ask anyone how to grow a business, their opinions will vary on what differentiates a fastest growing company from the rest. Some would argue that the strategies vary at each phase of growth. Others would say that the need for people, processes, and technologies changes as you grow. While you will get tons of advice, there is no clear consensus on the formula for success. There is no better way of learning from growth than digging into the growth of a company that has been featured in the fastest-growing INC 5000 list three times in a row.In today's episode, we have our guest Brian Burke from SellYourMac.com, who takes us through each inflection points in his company's journey and how the need for people, process, and technology changed at each step of his growth. Since they have accomplished significant growth in a highly competitive business, we touched on their differentiators. And what has fueled their growth. Finally, he shares his thoughts on how personal branding and social media has been the main driver of their growth.For more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs.rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform.

As Small Business owners, we are all laser-focused on creating healthy and profitable businesses as part of the path to living a Charmed Life. But what about building your own personal brand? Expanding off of your business success to create a network of success based just on who you are. Today on the show, we are joined by one of our favorite guests to discuss the art of personal branding. Brian Burke is the Founder and Chief Mac Man at SellYourMac.com, Founder of RenewedMacs.com, he's a Board Member and Technology Chair for the Adopt a Class Foundation, and he's pretty much the most active person you will find on LinkedIn with over 14,000 followers. He's the guy in the bright blue suit with the huge smile on his face, and today, we're going to talk about Brian's take on the power of building your personal brand. Join your hosts, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean, as we take a deep dive into what it takes to build a successful personal brand and vast LinkedIn network. 00:00:00 Small Business Show #302 for Wednesday, November  11, 2020 “Nice to be good for something.” 00:03:59 SPONSOR: TextExpander.com/podcast gets you 20% off your first year Brian Burke - Sell Your Mac.com and RenewedMacs.com Building and Maintaining Your Personal Brand Facebook vs. LinkedIn The work of Amassing Your Following Persistence and Consistency That 30-to-60 minute window Overnight success takes at least a year Giving Back Inspire engagement Brian is in Our Mistakes Book! Jonathan Palmer LinkedIn Video Tips Be authentic Just start writing Visit Brian Burke on LinkedIn - Sell Your Mac.com and RenewedMacs.com SBS Outtro Find us feedback@businessshow.co Review us! businessshow.co/reviews    

Topics: -This week were are joined by Brian Burke, Chief Mac Man of SellYourMac.com -Brian has always been passionate about computers and even helped teach his computer class in 5th grade! -After successfully selling products, including used cell phones in college, Brian started buying and selling a lot of Apple products online. The idea of SellYourMac.com was born. -Brian has purchased Mac computers as old as 2008. -Sam always has family approaching him for used Apple products. Brian will be happy to take them off his hands. -Joe also notes that support goes along with helping family acquire older products. -Brian points to his customer service as the secret to his success. -That level of customer service makes Joe recall offering support around the clock in his early days. -The crew is reminded of a local grocery store chain, Stew Leonard’s, that has similar service etiquette. -The flip side of always catering to the customer is those that attempt to take advantage. -As Jerry joins the fray, he wants to know more from Brian about their process, from intake to checklist, cleaning, and resale.  -SellYourMac has custom made boxes for every model of Mac computer.  It also helps to ensure integrity of the shipment so customers can get full value.  -Brian’s company does sell parts they don’t use.  -The topic of repairability comes up as Joe talks of past difficulties and Brian talks of the lack of repair options in the future.  -How much RAM should you get in your Mac? -What’s a Mac Pro? -Sam inquired about selling multiple computers at once. Brian directs him to their Sell in Bulk are of the site: https://www.sellyourmac.com/mac-bulk-buy-back.html -Brian talks about an option for purchasing renewed devices: https://renewedmacs.com -Outside of the Apple world, Brian is also a sommelier, a notary public, ordained minister, and a certified scuba instructor. He also administered his own brother’s wedding! -Brian’s biggest passion is actually cooking.  -Speaking of cooking, Joe talks about Green Chef boxes. Organic food, ready to make.  -Trade In For A Purpose - Brian began this formal campaign to gift Mac computers to underprivileged students. This has an amazing impact on their lives and work on their education: https://www.sellyourmac.com/trade-in-for-a-purpose/ -Sell Your Mac is offering all of our listeners a bonus. Just use the promo code “CCP” at Sell Your Mac and Renewed Macs. 

This week we feature a friend and Founder of a successful business with over $11 Million of revenue and growing. Brian Burke is Chief Mac Man of SellYourMac.com (SYM), the world’s most trusted and highest rated Apple trade-in company. SYM has paid out $34M+ and has helped over 100,000 customers.We chat about how he got started on his side hustle and how he turned that into his main hustle. So much to cover in under two hours but we did it. There's a lot of value in this conversation and we hope it sparks something in you.Brian loves helping individuals and organizations stay up to date on their Apple products. As a lifelong learner, Brian has become a Sommelier, an Apple Certified Mac Technician, a Notary Public, an Ordained Minister, and a Certified Scuba Diver.Brian is passionate about empowering underprivileged students through gifting Apple technology. He believes gifting them a Mac can truly change their lives, their outlook on the world, and their future job prospects.Brian has been featured in many publications and won numerous awards. We are proud to have him as a guest discussing his success and how you can start your side hustle.USA Today: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2014/09/09/save-of-the-day-iphone-buybacks/15339827/Entrepreneur: SellYourMac.com (SYM) was featured in Entrepreneur for how to boost productivity and upgrade your Apple technology! https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/346162MacWorld: http://www.macworld.com/article/1155087/sellyourmac.htmlNBC News: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Hxsb4dzlFzEAwards-2020 Inc. 5000 Award as the #2263 Fastest Growing Private Company in the USSellYourMac.com has been recognized by Inc. 5000 as the #2263 Fastest Growing Private Company in the United States for 2020! Also recognized as #110 fastest growing in the Midwest!https://www.inc.com/profile/sellyourmaccom-Business Courier’s 2020 Fast 55 Fastest-Growing Private CompaniesSellYourMac.com was recognized as #24 of the Business Courier’s 2020 55 fastest-growing private companies in Greater Cincinnati.-EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2019 FinalistBrian was recognized as a Finalist for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2019 program. -Business Courier’s 2019 Fast 55 Fastest-Growing Private CompaniesSellYourMac.com was recognized as #12 of the Business Courier’s 2019 55 fastest-growing private companies in Greater Cincinnati.-2019 Inc. 5000 Award as the #2654 Fastest Growing Private Company in the USSellYourMac.com has been recognized by Inc. 5000 as the #2654 Fastest Growing Private Company in the United States for 2019!http://www.inc.com/profile/sellyourmaccom-Cincinnati Business Courier Forty Under 40 class of 2016This award recognizes forty young professionals in the Tri-State who have reached major milestones in their careers and also made significant contributions to the community.-2015 Inc. 5000 Award as the #2793 Fastest Growing Private Company in the USSupport the show (https://paypal.me/sidehustlecity)

Why do some people seem to be so lucky? Can you make yourself luckier than others? How can luck impact your Small Business? Join Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean today for episode 293 of the Small Business Show to answer these questions and more! 00:00:00 Small Business Show #293 for Wednesday, September 9, 2020 00:02:16 Topic: Amplifying Luck Let the Good Stuff in! Luck is a State of Mind The Power of Positive Thinking “Expect the best, and luck will find you” The User Manual for Life: Control your own reality 00:06:44 Compartmentalize Your Life Learn about compartmentalization: 00:11:11 SPONSOR: OTIS. Your New Digital Marketing Assistant. Get $25 Ad Credit at MeetOTIS.com/sbs 00:13:26 SPONSOR: PDFPen from Smile. Whether you're on the road or at your desk, need advanced editing features or just want to sign and email back a contract, PDFpen has you covered. 00:15:20 Prepare Your Network The Humble Rock Star Dichotomy 00:19:11 Be comfortable taking risks - help with getting comfortable with risk. 00:24:46 Prepare Your Business Have cash reserves Have systems in place to run your current business Have your own system of reminders to keep you on track Begin and end your day with two questions How much cash is in the bank? How much cash did I generate today? 00:31:30 Take all the swings! Make yourself stand out by trying harder than others Brian Burke from SellYourMac on Small Business Show Small Business Show 290 00:34:48 SBS 293

The MacMan himself, Brian Burke joins Tim and Justin today to talk about how Apple consultants can make money selling their clients' old hardware! Did you know a 2013 MacBook Pro is still usable?! As always, ACES Conference: The Podcast is discussing your Apple Consultancy. Discussing all the things that make your MSP grow and how you can make more money.   ACES Conference 2020: The Prequel will be a first-ever virtual conference for ACES attendees and more - covering all things business. Happening May 19-20 online! ACES Conference 2020 live will be in Atlanta GA, October 20-21. Tickets for everything are on sale now at https://www.acesconf.com #acesconf #ACES2020ThePrequel #business #conference #IT #msp #blowyamind Bonus: Want some great at home Wifi tips:x  https://www.virtuacomputers.com/working-from-home-a-technology-quickguide/  

In this episode of Unstoppable Talk, I sat down with Brian Burke from SellYourMac.com.  Brian’s company works hard to make sure that their customers can get the Apple products they want at prices they need, with a strong focus on excellent service.  Not long after the recording of this show, I introduced a friend of […]

About this episode Brian Burke is the founder of SellYourMac.com, a website that helps you to sell your Apple products in a way that ensures you receive top dollar. Brian recently received an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year nomination. Ernst & Young is one of the largest firms in the world and since Brian's firm was nominated, I definitely wanted to invite him to unpack his story on this podcast. Brian and his business have a very grassroots storyline, which we go through in its entirety. Why? It helps us understand what it's like to grow a business without investment capital. Moreover, it allows us to see what it is like to startup a business that is so cash flow dependent. How do you recover from a situation that steals five years of profits from you? We'll find out in this episode. Brian shares his encouraging journey, which I hope will give you enough strength to continue on yours, if you are already running your own business. His journey had very clear indicators from his early childhood that SellYourMac.com was going to be his destiny. But I will let him share it all with you and allow you to connect the dots. This is Brian Burke's startup story. In this episode, you'll hear Brian's early childhood, how his father's work ethic left an impression on him, and his early aspirations Creating an income for himself through selling beaded jewelry as a kid and selling cellphones in college Brian's interest in the stock market and trading at a young age, his desire to work in an investment bank or for a hedge fund after college and what actually happened once he graduated His start with selling items on eBay, how it happened, what he sold, and how it paved the way for his future business, SellYourMac.com The importance of finding something you're passionate about and figuring out how to make a business out of it Working to prove that his phone business idea was viable to his parents (who wanted him to continue to find a career in finance) About the burden that debt can play when desiring to launch your business and how it is a ball and chain that will slow down anyone's progress Getting kicked out of his parent's after his phone business inventory started taking over their basement, what he learned, how it motivated him, and the eventual birth of SellYourMac.com How and when his attention turned from phones to Apple products, from selling phones to Apple products on eBay, and what happened next “If you are building your business in response to your ego it will inevitably fail.” —Brian Burke, Sell Your Mac Resources from this episode Connect with Brian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianburke4/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianburke4/) Sell Your Mac: https://www.sellyourmac.com/ (https://www.sellyourmac.com/) Sell Your Apple Products at SellYourMac.com/startupstory (https://www.sellyourmac.com/?promo=startupstory) and receive an additional $10 bonus when you sell your item. The Startup Story on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestartupstory/ (https://www.instagram.com/thestartupstory/) Share the podcast The Startup Story community has been so incredible sharing our podcast with others, and we thank you! We do have more stories to tell and more people to reach. There are three ways you can help. First, the most powerful way you can support this podcast is by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. Second, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to share your favorite Startup Story episodes with your friends and on social media. Tag or mention @thestartupstory.co so we can give you a virtual high five and a thank you! Lastly, share the podcast on LinkedIn. The Startup Story podcast is for entrepreneurs. Don't underestimate the power of sharing on LinkedIn so other entrepreneurs can discover us. With your support, we hope to further our reach in encouraging and inspiring the founders of today and tomorrow. Thank you! EPISODE CREDITS If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Contact him today at https://emeraldcitypro.com/startupstory Special Guest: Brian Burke.

Technology changes quickly and one of the problems we all deal with is finding a home for your old laptop, phone or tablet when you upgrade. How many of us have an old iPhone in a drawer or MacBook sitting on a shelf somewhere? Today we get a chance to learn more about the business opportunity that this situation creates with our guest Brian Burke, owner of SellYourMac.com You'll hear the story about how not getting the job of his dreams pushed Brian into creating the company of his dreams. Join us today for episode 199 of the Small Business Show and then join the conversation on the Small Business Support Group!     Chapters: 00:00:00 Small Business Show #199 for Wednesday, November 28, 2018 00:00:55 Brian Burke from SellYourMac 00:02:40 Didn't get the job I wanted out of college 00:04:20 Didn't have enough product to sell! 00:04:41 Selling convenience first 00:06:40 Rely on yourself as your backup plan 00:09:32 Where else to sell your Mac? 00:10:56 SPONSOR: Visit TextExpander.com/podcast for 20% off your first year. 00:12:31 SPONSOR: Go to LinkedIn.com/SBS and get $50 OFF toward your first job post! 00:14:30 Buy where you want to sell 00:17:35 Let eBay do half your marketing for you 00:19:03 Managing your SEO from the core of your website 00:20:05 Managing by learning your people Culture Index 00:22:19 Beware the fraudsters 00:25:21 The (in)efficiencies of addressing fraud 00:27:42 Unintentional fraud 00:29:10 Never happy with current size. Always Be Growing. 00:30:14 Be prepared to work. 00:31:59 SBS 199 Outtro

Meet Brian Burke, Owner and CEO of SellYourMac.com. Brian majored in finance and chose a career in eBay selling instead. Learn how he discovered his path to professional success. He listened to what people were asking him to do and made a business out of it.

Brian Burke is the President of SellYourMac.com. At the age of 6, he started his first business selling jewelry on the street. At 13, he graduated to trading stocks. For the past decade, Brian’s company has been helping people earn extra cash by making it fast, safe, and easy to buy, sell, and service their Apple products. SellYourMac has paid out almost $18 million & gets over 1M unique visitors annually.

Founded the highest independently rated Apple trade-in company. Ceo of the World’s most trusted Apple trade-in company - Brian Burke Brian Burke is currently President and CEO of SellYourMac.com (SYM), the world’s most trusted and   Tags:  #Apple, #Mac, #Macbook, #Macbookpro, #selliPhone, #selliPad #sellmac Brian Burke is the President of SellYourMac.com. At the age of 6, he started his first business selling jewelry on the street. At 13, he graduated to trading stocks. For the past decade, Brian’s company has been helping people earn extra cash by making it fast, safe, and easy to buy, sell, and service their Apple products. SYM has paid out $20M and has helped over 100,000 customers. Brian is a dynamic and ultra personable individual who strives to help his community through business and service. He is always on the cutting edge of technology and loves helping other individuals and organizations stay up to date on their Apple products with his company SellYourMac.com. Brian is striving to reach new heights and educate himself on topics he finds interesting. Brian has become a Sommelier, an Apple Certified Mac Technician, a Notary Public, an Ordained Minister, a Certified Scuba Diver, and has received his Boating license. Brian truly loves learning and sharing his knowledge with others! Brian volunteers his time to the Professional Leadership Network, Adopt a Class, and Cincinnati Youth Collaborative, three local non-profits. Some Questions for Brian Burke: - Why did you decide to start SellYourMac? - How does the trade-in process at SYM work? - What are the top 1-3 actionable steps you have used to achieve the revenue model you have described in this episode? - What can we look forward to, in the near future, from you? - What do you do to help the community? - Was there a challenging time or situation that could have devastated or even ruined your business but, you overcame it?   Brian Burk's Book recommendations: Vivid Vision by Cameron Herold Scaling Up - Book by Verne Harnish CEO Tools 2.0: Book by Jim Canfield and Kraig Kramers Where to find Brian: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianburke4/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sellyourmac/ Thanks for reading and listening Quin Amorim

Learn Brian Burke’s (Sellyourmac.com) story how he became a $10 million dollar + revenue per year business that now employs 22 people and has over 1 million unique visitors each year.

Ceo of the World’s most trusted Apple trade-in company – Brian Burke Brian Burke is currently President and CEO of SellYourMac.com (SYM), the world’s most trusted and highest independently rated Apple trade-in company. Tags:  #Apple, #Mac, #Macbook, #Macbookpro, #selliPhone, #selliPad #sellmac Brian Burke is the President of SellYourMac.com. At the age of 6, he started… Read more

Brian Burke is an active owner and president of SellYourMac.com, the world’s most trusted and highest independently rated Apple trade-in company and whose mission is to make it fast, safe, and easy to buy, sell, and service Apple products. His company has served over 100,000 customers, paid out $19 million, and has been featured on USA TODAY, MacWorld, and ABC News. What you'll learn about in this episode: How Brian’s passion for sales and entrepreneurship led to him starting his business, SellYourMac.com The importance of having systems and processes in place Brian’s business model and why there will never be a shortage of used Apple products to resell How packaging can play a key part in the consumer experience The importance of developing healthy habits Why it’s critical to have a clear vision for your business How determination and persistence helped Brian to become the business owner that he is today Why you need to have data tracking analytics in place The benefits of having a team that supports one another The value of staying ahead of the competition Ways to contact Brian: Website: www.SellYourMac.com LinkedIn (personal): linkedin.com/in/brianburke4 LinkedIn (company): linkedin.com/company/sellyourmac.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/sellyourmac

Brian is a dynamic and ultra-personable individual who strives to help his community through business and service. He is always on the cutting edge of technology and loves helping other individuals and organizations stay up to date on their Apple products with his company SellYourMac.com. We discuss: How to hone and match your individual niche with that of the market [1:55] How to connect with the ideal customer in the resell business [3:31] [Un]becoming a solopreneur – when you can[not] do it on your own [6:14] The successful combination of adding expertise and focusing on what you’re good at [8:58] Why you can’t manage too many revenue opportunities at once and what may distract you along the way [12:29] What circles of great people to talk to can help you with to grow your business [15:40] The most trusted and respected Apple trading company in the world [18:20] Brian is striving to reach new heights and educate himself on topics he finds interesting. He has become a Sommelier, an Apple Certified Mac Technician, a Notary Public, an Ordained Minister, a Certified Scuba Diver, and has received his Boating license. Brian truly loves learning and sharing his knowledge with others! He also volunteers his time to the Professional Leadership Network and Adopt a Class, two local non-profits. Learn more about Brian at Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/sellyourmac/) . Brief Description of Gift $10 bonus on every Apple product traded-in! (valid on any item over $25) URL for Free Gift http://www.sellyourmac.com/?promo=smashing (http://www.sellyourmac.com/?promo=smashing) Links to Books and Companies Mentioned in the Podcast Apple (https://www.apple.com/) Adopt a Class (https://aacmentors.org/) Google (https://www.google.com/) eBay (https://www.ebay.com/) Vistage (https://www.vistage.com/) The Motz Group (https://themotzgroup.com/) Zappos (https://www.zappos.com/) Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/)   (http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/smashing-the-plateau) Facebook Twitter LinkedIn 0Shares

We discuss the new EFAIL issue affecting encrypted email; discuss a new class-action suit against Apple; and then explain how you can delete your history on Facebook and Twitter. It's not easy, but it's possible. Sponsor: Have an old Mac, iPhone, or iPad you want to sell? Get a $10 bonus today via SellYourMac.com/Intego. PGP and EFAIL: Frequently Asked Questions (https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2018/05/pgp-and-efail-frequently-asked-questions) EFAIL FAQ (https://efail.de) S/MIME (Wikipedia) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S/MIME) Pretty Good Privacy (Wikipedia) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pretty_Good_Privacy) Episode 30: What Is a Firewall, and How Does it Work? How to Encrypt Email with Any Email Provider What to Look for in a Private and Secure Email Service Provider How to Encrypt Disk Images with Disk Utility to Protect Sensitive Files Scissor vs butterfly keyboard (https://theengineerscafe.com/butterfly-keyboard/) Apple faces class action lawsuit over failing MacBook butterfly keyboards (https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/12/apple-keyboard-lawsuit/) Facebook closed 583m fake accounts in first three months of 2018 (https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/may/15/facebook-closed-583m-fake-accounts-in-first-three-months-of-2018) How to Easily Remove Old Tweets and Facebook Posts Cardigan gocardigan.com (update: the service was discontinued in August 2019, so we removed the link) Social Book Post Manager (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/social-book-post-manager/ljfidlkcmdmmibngdfikhffffdmphjae) Get 60% off Intego's Mac Premium Bundle X9 with the code INTEGOPODCAST. Download now and try it for free at intego.com. Intego Mac Security Podcast Survey: Win a $100 gift card (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/integopodcast)

After some news about an interesting new iOS security feature, some potential malware, and a surprising move by Microsoft, we delve into firewalls. What is a firewall? How does it work? Why do you need one? Sponsor: Have an old Mac, iPhone, or iPad you want to sell? Get a $10 bonus today via SellYourMac.com/Intego. iOS 11.4 Disables Lightning Connector After 7 Days, Limiting Law Enforcement Access (https://www.macrumors.com/2018/05/08/ios-11-4-usb-restricted-mode/) Cone of Silence (Wikipedia) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cone_of_Silence_(device)) Microsoft Office for Mac, iOS and Windows to Include JavaScript in Excel Beware! Dangerous Macro Malware Ahead Caution: Mac-specific Hack Tool Mettle Discovered Why You Need an Outbound Firewall What’s the Difference Between Incoming and Outgoing Firewall Protection? Understanding Security in NetBarrier What’s the Difference Between a Hardware and Software Firewall? Get 60% off Intego's Mac Premium Bundle X9 with the code INTEGOPODCAST. Download now and try it for free at intego.com. Intego Mac Security Podcast Survey: Win a $100 gift card (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/integopodcast)

We explain what tech support scams - by phone, or on the web - are all about, and we then take a close look at the best ways to do a spring cleaning on your Mac. Sponsor: Have an old Mac, iPhone, or iPad you want to sell? Get a $10 bonus today via SellYourMac.com/Intego. Social Engineering: Beware of ‘Tech Support’ Scams Teaming up in the war on tech support scams (Microsoft) (https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/microsoftsecure/2018/04/20/teaming-up-in-the-war-on-tech-support-scams/) The 6 Most Common Social Hacking Exploit Techniques Report phishing, spam, etc. to Apple (https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204759) Mac Cleanup Tips for Digital Spring Cleaning How to Use Optimized Storage to Increase Disk Space Change Where macOS Saves Screenshots Spotlight Secrets: 15 Ways to Use Spotlight on Your Mac Removing Duplicate Files on Mac OS X: The Complete Guide Dupin, iTunes duplicate manager How to Choose the Right Hard Disk for Your Mac Get 60% off Intego's Mac Premium Bundle X9 with the code INTEGOPODCAST. Download now and try it for free at intego.com. Intego Mac Security Podcast Survey: Win a $100 gift card (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/integopodcast)

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In this week's episode, we explain why you may see dialogs on your Mac warning that your apps aren't compatible. Then we welcome Brian Burke, the president of SellYourMac.com, to discuss the best way to sell your old Mac, iPhone, or iPad. This is a sponsored episode brought to you by SellYourMac.com. Visit SellYourMac.com/Intego to get a $10 bonus on items worth $25 or more. How to Find Which Apps on Your Mac Are 32-Bit How to Securely Dispose of Your Old Mac Get 60% off Intego's Mac Premium Bundle X9 with the code INTEGOPODCAST. Download now and try it for free at intego.com. We want to hear from you! Take our podcast listener survey (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/integopodcast) for a chance to win $100 Visa gift card.