The Practical 365 Podcast is a fortnightly newscast on all things Microsoft 365 including Microsoft Teams, Azure AD, Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Windows, Intune and any hot topics that are worth a deep-dive to help you learn more and get the real-world view. Your hosts are Microsoft MVPs Steve Goodman and Paul Robichaux, who will share their expert opinions on the talk of the week, and Q&A with special guests.
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Blue Square SEO & Digital Marketing is here to help businesses with their online marketing. We will be providing hints, tips and advice on all things digital marketing and help you and your business get more customers, clients, patients or sell more products. We will be covering such internet marketing topics as: - SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) - Local SEO (Getting your business into Google Maps 3 Pack) - Reputation Management & Marketing (how to build a 5 star online reputation) - Social ...
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The Site Shed is a tradie podcast designed to assist and educate trade based business owners around the globe with business related topics and current affairs. The podcast is targeted to tradespeople and contractors like plumbers, builders, electricians, tilers, roofers, locksmiths, landscape gardeners & horticulturalists, printers, chefs, hairdressers, however it is a small business podcast so it also suits anyone that is in business. Facilitated by former plumber Matt Jones, this podcast a ...
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Breaking Barriers: How Communication Can Revolutionise Your Trade Business | ft. Ron Naussbaum | Ep.421
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Check this out: Guarantee 30 Qualified Project Quotes Over The Next 90 Days! Learn more here: https://tradie.wiki/pod Learn more about the CRM that DOES IT ALL for your trade business! Just click on this link: https://tradiehub.net Join a global community of 6000+ trade professionals https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSiteShed Connect with me on Li…
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Microsoft Security Copilot: AI's Role in Revolutionizing Cybersecurity - The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E29
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In the show this week, Steve Goodman and Rich Dean are joined by Rod Trent. Rod discusses his extensive background in content creation and his current role at Microsoft, focusing on the evolution of AI in cybersecurity, particularly through the lens of Copilot for Security. The discussion covers the challenges of AI adoption, the importance of aski…
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Unlocking the Restoration Millionaire Method | ft. Alex Duta | Ep.420
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Are you looking to grow your restoration business but facing challenges along the way? Learn from a young entrepreneur who turned one truck into a leading restoration company with 90 employees and 8-figure revenue! In this podcast, we dive deep into the journey of building and scaling a restoration business. From unlocking obstacles trade businesse…
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Using personalised automation to improve the lead-to-cash workflow | ft. Paul Jackson | Ep.419
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Are you struggling with managing your trade business as it grows? Discover how to transform your trade business using automation! Learn how to streamline your operations with QuickBooks and Xero integration, eliminating bottlenecks and manual errors. Our guest shares insights on how to make your business more efficient and profitable. Whether you’r…
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TEC Special: AI, Identity, and the Future of IT with Shinesa Cambric - The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E28
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Cybersecurity expert Shinesa Cambric joing Steve Goodman to discuss the evolving landscape of IT. In this episode, we explore the parallels between AI adoption and the cloud revolution, and get into the changing nature of identity in our digital world. Shinesa shares insights from her 20+ years in IT and gives a sneak peek into her upcoming TEC 202…
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TEC Special: Paul Thurrott on Windows future & Copilot taking your job - The Practical 365 Podcast S04 E27
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On the show this week, Steve Goodman is joined by IT industry veteran, Paul Thurrott to talk a variety of subjects he'll be speaking on in his keynote at TEC 2024 - namely Windows and Copilot. As Microsoft have had a turbulent year with both, we get Paul's take on it. Want to stay up to date on all things Practical 365? Follow us on Twitter, Facebo…
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A Conversation with South Australia’s Leading Residential Solar Salesman
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In this episode, we dive deep into solar sales strategies, discussing how Curtis grew a 7-figure solar business. Discover key insights on scaling your electrical business, sales tips, and overcoming obstacles. Curtis shares how he went from no solar background to managing a thriving team by implementing sales strategies that work in the competitive…
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TEC Special: Microsoft 365's Darkest Corners & PowerShell Scripting with Tony Redmond & Michel de Rooij - The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E26
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Joining Steve Goodman on this week's podcast, is Paul Robichaux - as a guest alongside MVPs Tony Redmond and Michel de Rooij. Tony talks to us about his upcoming TEC session and explores some of the darker secrets of Microsoft 365 and what IT teams need to know as they continue manage it. And managing it doesn't get more fun than when you use Power…
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Closing the Deal: Mastering Call Techniques for New Leads | ft.Ross McDaniel | Ep.417
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Discover the sales conversion techniques you need to close more deals and grow your business. In this episode, we dive deep into proven strategies for managing leads, improving sales systems, and mastering conversions. Whether you're in the home service industry or running a sales team, these insights will help you turn prospects into loyal custome…
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Ads or Not? Navigating Google Business and Beyond | ft. Ross McDaniel | Ep.416
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Should you run paid ads for your home service business? In this episode, Matt and Ross dive deep into the pros and cons of digital marketing strategies for trades, including paid ads, local SEO, and more. Learn when and how to invest in paid advertising to maximise your trade business growth. Tune in for expert advice on navigating the world of hom…
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Improving your AD Security with Derek Melber: The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E25
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On the show this week, Steve Goodman and Rich Dean are joined by speaker guest, TEC speaker & 20-time Microsoft MVP, Derek Melber. On the show, Derek gives invaluable tips on how to ensure your AD remains secure in a world of cloud and on-premises threats, and we discuss an important but often ignore topic - removing NTLM passwords from use in your…
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Review Revolution: Boosting Your Business with Online Feedback | ft. Ross McDaniels | Ep.415
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Are you a trade business owner looking to take your business to the next level? In this episode of the Site Shed podcast, we dive deep into essential marketing and sales strategies. Learn how to leverage online reviews, handle customer feedback, and close more deals effectively. Discover proven techniques to boost your trade business, whether you’r…
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Crowdstrike Fallout, OneDrive Changes and Planner gets Copilot: The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E24
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On the show this week, Steve and Paul discuss the Crowdstrike outage and its fallout, and discuss important changes coming to OneDrive for Business that you'll need to pay attention to. In other news, Copilot for Planner is in preview - but there's a big catch! Want to stay up to date on all things Practical 365? Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and…
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Get More Calls! The Lowdown on Organic Marketing for Trade Businesses
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Discover how to boost inbound phone calls with organic marketing strategies. In this video, we dive into an innovative SEO program designed to maximise your local search presence and leverage your Google Business Profile effectively. Learn from real client results and see how our approach can generate consistent leads for your trade business. Wheth…
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Places, Outlook Classic, and Teams Rooms Upgrades: The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E23
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Microsoft Places preview, Outlook Classic rebrand, and AI upgrades for Teams Rooms highlight this week's Practical 365 podcast. We discuss the potential impact of Places in the hybrid work landscape, the implications of Outlook's renaming, and how AI-powered speaker recognition is enhancing Teams meetings. Plus, we cover key Microsoft 365 roadmap i…
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Mastering Tradie Business Sales Engine: Boost Your Conversions | ft. Matt Jones | Ep.413
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Unlock the secrets to boosting your tradie business with our powerful sales cadence strategy! In this video, we'll show you how to master tradie business sales, enhance your lead generation for trades, and increase your conversions effortlessly. Discover the insider tips and proven techniques used by top tradie businesses to achieve remarkable resu…
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Microsoft's Security Stumble and AD Modernization Insights: The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E22
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On the Practical 365 podcast this week, Rich Dean and I tackle a hot topic that's got the tech world buzzing - Microsoft's alleged security misstep that may have paved the way for the SolarWinds hack. We also chat with Julian Stephan from Quest Software, who shares some valuable insights on Active Directory modernization. Want to stay up to date on…
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Copilot in SharePoint, Agents & Recall, plus Karin Skapski talks automation: The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E21
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On this week's show, Steve and Paul are joined by Microsoft's Karin Skapski, who'll be presenting "Keeping Current in the Cloud: Automate and Stay Ahead" at TEC 2024, and joins us to discuss automation, Copilot and much more. Plus, Steve and Paul discuss Windows Recall and whether this is a good move by Microsoft, and in Microsoft 365 we discuss ne…
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Mastering ITDR Response - Insights from Microsoft's Andy Jaw: The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E20
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In this week's episode of the Practical 365 podcast, Steve Goodman and Rich Dean are were joined by Microsoft's Andy Jaw, a senior Microsoft security specialist with a fascinating background spanning the military, law enforcement, and now as a cyber security expert. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 13:20 The Importance of a Response Plan …
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How to Overcome Labor Shortages with Skilled Employee Investment | ft. Aaron Salow | Ep.412
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In this episode of The Site Shed podcast, we dive into the challenges of overcoming skilled labor shortages with effective employee investment strategies. Discover how training and development can transform your trade business and how technology plays a crucial role in this evolution. Don't miss our insights on solving labour shortages and boosting…
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How to unlock over $450b in airspace real estate in Australia | ft. Warren Livesey | Ep.411
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Unlock the potential of airspace development and discover how this innovative approach can add over $450 billion in real estate value in Australia. Learn about the benefits of rooftop homes, modular construction, and urban infill housing. Join us as we delve into the future of real estate with expert insights and practical examples. Don't miss out …
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Exchange Server Roadmap, New MS AI model on the way & Entra ID MFA: The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E19
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On this week's episode, Paul and Steve cover several major Microsoft announcements impacting the future of AI, Exchange Server, and identity solutions. We discuss Microsoft's development of a massive in-house AI model called MAI-1 to potentially reduce reliance on OpenAI. And, we break down the newly released roadmap for Exchange Server, including …
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5 Common Marketing Mistakes Affecting Trades People and Home Service Businesses | ft. Vanessa McQuade | Ep.410
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Improve your marketing strategies and achieve success with our exclusive tips, custom-made for trade businesses. Don't fall into the trap of making common marketing mistakes. This episode dives into effective lead generation strategies and crucial marketing tips to enhance your business's visibility and success. Discover how to steer clear of pitfa…
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Positioning Your Trade-Business To Sell Profitably | ft. Matt Jones | Ep.409
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Maximise your business profitability and employee engagement with our expert strategies! Learn how to implement effective business systems for strategic growth and prepare an exit strategy that maximises your returns. Discover the secrets to enhancing your business's efficiency and engaging your employees to drive success. Repeat these keywords thr…
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Microsoft on Protecting Identity - The Core of Your Digital Ecosystem: The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E18
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On this week's episode of the Practical 365 podcast, Rich Dean, Paul Robichaux and I were joined by Alex Weinert, Director of Identity Security at Microsoft, to discuss the critical topic of identity threat detection and response (ITDR). Alex shared his valuable insights and experiences on safeguarding identity systems from sophisticated cyber atta…
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How to increase job close rate by over 20% | ft. Brigham Dickinson | Ep.408
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In this episode, we're joined by Brigham Dickinson from Power Selling Pros to discuss mastering contractor-customer relations. Discover key strategies for building trust and improving customer interactions. Learn how to create positive customer experiences that can lead to increased business. Tune in to uncover the secrets behind successful contrac…
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Sell Unafraid: Peel, Don't Pounce | ft. Tom Reber | Ep.407
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In this insightful episode, discover the key to successful contractor customer relations with tips and strategies to build and maintain lasting client relationships. Learn how to effectively communicate with customers, establish trust, and create a positive experience that leads to repeat business and referrals. From unexpected intentional touches …
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Sell Unafraid: Success is an Inside-Out Game | ft. Tom Reber | Ep.406
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Discover the power of Trade Business Growth Strategies in our latest episode featuring Tom Reber from The Contractor Fight! Dive into expert insights on how to boost your contractor business through innovative growth techniques. Join Tom as he reveals the secrets behind efficient contractor marketing, increasing leads, and mastering sales strategie…
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PowerShell, Teams and Exchange News with special guest MVP Michel De Rooij: The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E17
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On the show this week, we're joined by fellow Microsoft MVP and long-term PowerShell, Exchange and Microsoft 365 expert, Michel De Rooij. We discuss PowerShell (naturally), GitHub Copilot, and we talk about the latest news for Exchange Online, Teams and Microsoft 365 Want to stay up to date on all things Practical 365? Follow us on Twitter, Faceboo…
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Navigating Employee Expenses With Confidence | ft. Daniel Simon | Ep.405
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Discover how to streamline your contracting business with Daniel Simon of Coast in this enlightening episode. Dive into the world of smart fleet management and innovative expense cards designed to optimise your operations, reduce costs, and enhance control over your fleet expenses. Learn how modern technology can transform your approach to managing…
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Managing hazardous material on site | ft. Taryn Toic | Ep.404
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Dive deep into the critical aspects of on-site hazard management with Taryn Toic, an expert in handling hazardous materials. This episode covers everything from asbestos safety to silica and lead exposure control, offering tradies and contractors vital information to protect themselves and their team. Learn about the latest in safety protocols, the…
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Cloud Security News, AI, Copilots and more: The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E16
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On Season 4, Episode 16 of the Practical 365 podcast: Steve Goodman and Rich Dean chat about TEC Europe 2024 and cover some of the most important topics in the world of Microsoft 365, including Entra ID Conditional Access changes to be aware of, Copilot for Security reaching GA, plus lots more. Want to stay up to date on all things Practical 365? F…
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