CIAOPS podcast listeners grow

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Here are the stats from my podcast over the past few month. Firstly, I have no idea why April 2012 is showing the same level as March 2012 (April fool’s joke maybe?). But aside from that you can see the recent strong growth in listeners which is very pleasing to see. There was almost 600 episode downloads in March 2012. I would certainly attribute that to firstly the highly quality of people that have graced the microphone, to whom I’d like to say thanks. Secondly, the success of these numbers is obviously around the number of people who have taken the time to listen to the broadcasts. To them as well I also say thanks.

 

When I started doing the podcasts last year I never figured that one the most difficult challenges I would face would actually getting people to appear. Even to this day I really have to beg people to come on with me. There are so many very clever people out there with a huge amount of knowledge to share and I would have thought this podcast a perfect medium for them to share that. All shows are pre-recorded over Skype and done at a time that suits the guest. I really try and make it as painless as I can for people to come on the show but still I struggle to obtain guests.

 

As always I’d love to hear feedback from listeners as whom or what they’d like to hear on the show. I’d especially love to hear from people who’d be interested in being a guest but any feedback is also greatly appreciated. Remember, I’m happy to cover any topic that you’d like to discuss so don’t be shy.

 

I once again thank all those who have been guests and all those who have listened to an episode. I look forward to providing more episodes as soon as I can find more guests! All previous episodes can be found at:

 

http://ciaops.podbean.com

Episode 26 – Ishai Sagi

Time for another Need to Know podcast to hit the airwaves and in this episode I’m joined by SharePoint MVP Ishai Sagi to talk about some of my favourite subjects, SharePoint and Office 365.

 

We discuss the power of SharePoint, especially in the SMB market and ponder why it hasn’t been as readily adopted as it could be. We discuss the huge opportunities around SharePoint and Office 365 for customers and resellers.

 

Have a listen and let me know what you think. You’ll find this episode at:

 

http://ciaops.podbean.com/2012/03/27/epsiode-26-ishai-sagi/ 

 

and previous episodes at:

 

http://ciaops.podbean.com

 

I am always on the look out for guests for the podcast. So if you’d like to discuss a topic, it doesn’t have to be about technology, please contact me (director@ciaops.com) and share you knowledge with the audience.

Need to Know Podcast – Episode 25


In this episode I speak with SBS MVP Kevin Royalty about what’s happening the in SBS space. We discuss topics like Home Server, SBS Standard and Essentials, Multipoint server and Backup Essentials.

You’ll find the recording at:

http://ciaops.podbean.com/2012/03/13/episode-25-kevin-royalty/

where you can also subscribe via iTunes and a number of different mechanisms. You’ll also find all the previous podcast episodes there as well.

As always don’t be afraid to let me know what you think and what you’d like to hear on an upcoming episode.

I’m always looking for guest to appear on the podcast so if you are interested in discussing a topic please get in contact with me (director@ciaops.com).

Need to Know – Episode 24

Just released my latest podcast featuring Microsoft MVP Troy Hunt.

 

http://ciaops.podbean.com/2012/02/28/episode-24-troy-hunt/

 

In this episode we discuss all thing security and focus on practical ways that SMB’s can improve their protection.

 

Don’t forget all the previous episodes at http://ciaops.podbean.com.

 

If you are interested in being a guest on the Need to Know podcast don’t hesitate to contact me (director@ciaops.com).

CIAOPS Podcast – Episode 23

In this episode I’m joined by Arlin Sorenson from HTG to talk about the benefits of peer groups and how they can take your business to another level. Arlin and I discuss topics such as business strategy, leadership, life planning and legacy. If you are looking to improve your business then look no further than this episode.

 

HTG Peer groups – http://www.htgpeergroups.com/

 

You can find the episode at – http://ciaops.podbean.com/2012/02/14/episode-23-arlin-sorenson/

 

Don’t forget I’m always looking for guest to come on the podcast. If you are interested please contact me (director@ciaops.com).

Podcast Episode 20 with Brett Hill

Been too long since my last podcast but I have managed to produce another one for your listening pleasure.

 

In this episode you’ll hear from Microsoft MVP Brett Hill all about Office 365 and what it has to offer for both customers and resellers. You’ll get a good idea of the product as well as some of the challenges cloud computing faces in general along with Brett’s tips and tricks for a better implementation.

 

You’ll find the episode at:

 

http://ciaops.podbean.com/2012/01/03/episode-20-brett-hill/

 

with information about Brett at http://www.office365answers.com.

 

All the previous episode are available at http://ciaops.podbean.com so take a look.

 

Remember, I’m always looking for guests. So if you have something you’d like to discuss please contact me (director@ciaops.com). Alternatively, if there is someone or something that you would like to hear please also let me know and I’ll try and arrange it.

I’m looking for podcast guest

One of the things that I really enjoyed doing last year and has unfortunately dropped away has been my podcast. You can find previous episodes at:

 

http://ciaops.podbean.com

 

Just to set the record straight, it hasn’t been through lack of trying that there hasn’t been a podcast for a while. I can tell you that I have asked a whole lot of people and nobody wants to come on. What the hell? They all can’t have stage fright, surely? I am I really that ugly that it comes through on a podcast?

 

I make the process pretty easy. We pre-record it over Skype at a time that suits you. We talk about a topic you nominate and you can even bring on additional guest if you want. If you have any doubts how easy it is just have a listen to a few previous episodes and ask a few of those guests. I can assure you they all went onto greater fame and fortune. Honestly.

 

As I said, if you have an interesting topic that you’d like to share then I’m all ears as I am sure many others are out there. So please don’t be shy, I’ll make it as easy as I can for you, all you have to say is that you are willing to give it a go.

 

Email me at director@ciaops.com if you are interested.

 

Bueller? Bueller?