Technology Thursday | Hello Tech Pros

Joshua Futrell is the CEO/Founder of COMHOME Technology Solutions. He is an entrepreneur and network infrastructure engineer with more than 15 years of experience in technical leadership, computer/networking technology, and business-critical management. He is a member of the Frisco Chamber of Commerce and a member of their elite Leadership Frisco team. He is also a decorated Air Force Veteran.

Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/joshua-futrell-entrepreneurship/

• Why it's difficult to recruit talented network engineers.
• How to recognize A+ employees.
• The steps a good engineer can take to become a successful entrepreneur.
• Why call center and customer support experience is critical when launching your business.
• The habits to instill in yourself and your team to generate extra revenue.
• Unique Selling Points (USPs) for infrastructure engineering companies.
• The first thing an entrepreneur should do.

This is episode 4 in the series: The Five Dysfunctions of a Software Development Team, modeled after the book by Patrick Lencioni. Access the full series at hellotechpros.com/team.

• An overview of Patrick Lencioni's fourth dysfunction of a team: avoidance of accountability.
• The excuses developers use to avoid leadership.
• The 3 real issues that being a leadership introduces into our lives.
• Seven easy ways to start being a leader without being a manager.

• The Five Dysfunctions of a Software Team
• The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick Lencioni (audio book)
• 9 Critical Attributes for Assessing Personal Performance
• Career Hyperdrive Course
• Start Your First Business Course

• HelloUglySite.com - Get a free website makeover consultation.
• AnxietyNerd.com - Resources on social anxiety for software developers.
• Sponsor this podcast on Patreon

Archika N. Gupta is an entrepreneur as well as a mom of 8 months old. Archika started working as a freelancer with global clients in 2012 and has managed to establish her own company this year named as "ANG Global Business Solutions". Archika is an expert at offering Back Office support to diverse nature of businesses globally.

Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/archika-gupta-productivity/

• Sometimes life gets in the way of your career. Here is what you can do about it.
• How to find your first freelance job.
• The most important thing about your freelance clients that you need to verify.
• The process from independent freelancer to business owner.
• How to be productive when you work for yourself.

• How to Have a 4 Day Weekend Every Week Through Outsourcing — Peter Malick on Productivity

Alex Rubinchik oversees Marketing and Business Development at Philadelphia-based ServiceWhale. Prior to moving to Philadelphia, Alex received his first degree in Political Science, History and Philosophy from Hebrew University and his MBA from Brandeis University. Alex's interests and hobbies are as diverse as his travels. When he isn't discovering new solutions and opportunities for ServiceWhale, an online marketplace that provides instant on-demand quotes for big-ticket home improvement projects, he enjoys teaching yoga, spinning vinyl, and exploring unplugging practices.

Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/alex-rubinchik-unplugged/

• Why the biggest enemy in your life is your internal dialogue.
• How technology and information misleads us and derails our mindset.
• The philosophy behind a healthy state of mind that has existed for over 2,000 years.
• Practical steps you can take to achieve peace and serenity.
• Activities that will help your health, education and social health all at the same time.

This is episode 3 in the series: The Five Dysfunctions of a Software Development Team, modeled after the book by Patrick Lencioni. Access the full series at hellotechpros.com/team.

• An overview of Patrick Lencioni's third dysfunction of a team: lack of commitment.
• Why software developers surround themselves with information that matches their beliefs and past experiences.
• How confirmation bias leads to homogenous teams with limited creative potential.
• Why religious debates between developers is holding teams back from achieving results.
• How to learn from other people's experiences and beliefs to create better products.

• The Five Dysfunctions of a Software Team
• The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick Lencioni (audio book)
• 9 Critical Attributes for Assessing Personal Performance
• Career Hyperdrive Course
• Start Your First Business Course

• HelloUglySite.com - Get a free website makeover consultation.
• AnxietyNerd.com - Resources on social anxiety for software developers.

Prior to earning a bachelor's degree from Colorado State University, Korey McMahon competed as a professional freestyle snowboarder. In 2003, he ranked second in the nation by the United States of America Snowboard Association. After his retirement from competitive snowboarding, Korey sprung face-first into the world of marketing with the notorious mogul, Mountain Dew. Collaborating and perfecting, his successes soon led to a fleet of awards and recognition.

Ready to take on the world, Korey envisioned something much greater on the horizon. He set out to create something larger than life and in 2009, McMahon Marketing was born. Just as he had imagined, his team rapidly grew into what has become a highly recognized full-service marketing agency.

In his spare time, Korey enjoys chasing his daughter around the house and spending time with his wife, Autumn. Together they make up another team, in which motivates Korey to continually strive for new, adventurous ideology. When he isn't spending time in Norman, Oklahoma you may find him traveling around the world. So look out! Just as marketing, Korey is always on the move and you won't want to miss it.

His book, Bottom Line Marketing; Concepts to Advance Your Brand and Profits, is now for sale online on Amazon.com, iTunes, and Book Locker.

Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/korey-mcmahon-entrepreneurship/

• Why haters are an awesome source of motivation.
• How to price the value that you offer.
• The mental blocks that are getting in the way of your success.
• How to hack the underutilized portion of your brain that helps you achieve your goals.
• How to create a SMART goal that will make your dreams come true.
• The difference in mindset and actions between highly successful people and unsuccessful people.
• How to 10x, 30x or 100x your current goal (and actually achieve it).

Thanks for everything. I appreciate everyone who has supported the show since launching this year.

Going forward, Hello Tech Pros will be published 3 days per week instead of 7.

This is episode 2 in the series: The Five Dysfunctions of a Software Development team, modeled after the book by Patrick Lencioni. Access the full series at hellotechpros.com/team.

Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/social-anxiety-leadership/

• An overview of Patrick Lencioni's second dysfunction of a team: fear of conflict.
• Why software developers want to think, work and socialize like Commander Spock.
• How a technical lead or architect can derail a healthy debate by stating their position.
• Why we need to combine empathy and love with a fierce desire to get our message across.
• How to foster an environment of healthy conflict in your software development team.

• The Five Dysfunctions of a Software Team
• The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick Lencioni (audio book)
• 9 Critical Attributes for Assessing Personal Performance
• Career Hyperdrive Course
• Start Your First Business Course

• HelloUglySite.com - Get a free website makeover consultation.
• AnxietyNerd.com - Resources on social anxiety for software developers.

Thor Conklin is a business owner, author, executive coach and content-driven podcaster. 2016 marks his 16th year as an entrepreneur. Thor is gritty, experienced and accessible as he brings to bear what holds people back from realizing their full potential. Through his latest venture, Peak Performance Nation, he teaches the tools, tips, tricks and strategies necessary to be a Peak Performer. He qualifies the psychology of success in one word: Execution! "Nothing you've learned matters — unless you can execute!"

Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/thor-conklin-productivity/

• 7 tips and strategies to be less distracted and get more done.
• The Ultimate Success Map and how it can grant you what you wish it life.
• Why you should apply a debugging and updating strategy to your mindset.
• How the beliefs you learned as a small child may be holding you back.
• How to come up with an efficient and effective plan to get to your objective.

CEO Justin Deese is a highly sought-after business strategist, visionary, and self-made entrepreneur. He simultaneously built three flourishing in-home service companies in multiple states, is a certified E-Myth Business Coach, and is an expert at helping fellow business owners structure and manage their companies for maximum profitability.

Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/justin-deese-motivation/

• Why employees feel like a failure when their company goes out of business.
• How writing a vision statement for your business is like turning on the GPS in your car.
• Why Justin wrote his own eulogy and how that affected him.
• What causes entrepreneurs to get hung up and the steps they need to take to start making progress.
• The process to shift from business operator to business owner.

• The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Business Dno't Work and What to Do About It by Michael Gerber
• Listen to E-Myth Revisted audio book for free.