THRIVEcast (Live Streams)

By D.J. Eshelman

Don't just survive working in Information Technology. THRIVE IT! You have the tech skills. Great. Now it is time to work on building a career that makes you THRIVE. It isn't your knowledge - it's your... more

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How many episodes does THRIVEcast (Live Streams) have?

The podcast currently has 56 episodes available.

THRIVEcast (Live Streams) episodes:

December 24, 2020 The THRIVEcast Holiday Special THRIVEcast #038
Happy Life Day, nerds!
What's up with DJ and the guitars? Find out.
What's Jeff's favorite band that DJ doesn't really care for?
What does hair metal have to do with Technology and Dungeons and Dragons?
What engineer is also one of the greatest guitarists ever and had his equipment used on Def Leppard's Hysteria?
And don't worry - we will absolutely not send you to #whamhalla on this one, because DJ was still trying to get thru #whamegeddon
That and more on this extended special conversation.
Cool stuff mentioned in the video:
*Here's Rick Beato's Top 20 Christmas Songs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsUw6s6OlS0
*Hysteria - The Def Leppard Story (DVD, Amazon Affiliate link - we are paid a small commission when you click this special link): https://amzn.to/3hgI2GM
And - the Classic Albums documentary on Prime Video: https://amzn.to/34IQ5XR
*Buy DJ's book and make 2021 the year you finally get ahead in your IT Career: https://thrive-it.com/justdothis
#thrivecast #music #christmasmusic #hairbands #metal #metallica #pearljam
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THRIVEcast special - get a copy of DJ's book Just Do THIS and learn his secrets to success in Information Technology beyond the tech. These lessons have been crucial both for roles as an employee and consultant!
Head to https://thrive-it.com/JustDoTHIS and enter coupon code THRIVECAST to get $5 off of the already discounted price by buying direct!
LISTEN to the book and still get all the bonuses - but also get additional content, not in the original book!
Direct from DJ on the SoundWise App: https://thrive-it.com/JDTA
Join Audible and get the book FREE!
US: https://thrive-it.com/JDTAUS
UK: https://thrive-it.com/JDTAUK
FR: https://thrive-it.com/JDTAFR
DE: https://thrive-it.com/JDTADE
(Note - the above links are affiliate links. Though your price is never different, you are supporting this channel by the payments we get!)

Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thrive-it-com/
Join us on Telegram to get updates and bonus content! https://t.me/thriveit
Subscribe to THRIVEcast (Live Streams) on Soundwise
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2h 9min
December 24, 2020 The THRIVEcast Holiday Special THRIVEcast #038
Happy Life Day, nerds!
What's up with DJ and the guitars? Find out.
What's Jeff's favorite band that DJ doesn't really care for?
What does hair metal have to do with Technology and Dungeons and Dragons?
What engineer is also one of the greatest guitarists ever and had his equipment used on Def Leppard's Hysteria?
And don't worry - we will absolutely not send you to #whamhalla on this one, because DJ was still trying to get thru #whamegeddon
That and more on this extended special conversation.
Cool stuff mentioned in the video:
*Here's Rick Beato's Top 20 Christmas Songs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsUw6s6OlS0
*Hysteria - The Def Leppard Story (DVD, Amazon Affiliate link - we are paid a small commission when you click this special link): https://amzn.to/3hgI2GM
And - the Classic Albums documentary on Prime Video: https://amzn.to/34IQ5XR
*Buy DJ's book and make 2021 the year you finally get ahead in your IT Career: https://thrive-it.com/justdothis
#thrivecast #music #christmasmusic #hairbands #metal #metallica #pearljam
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THRIVEcast special - get a copy of DJ's book Just Do THIS and learn his secrets to success in Information Technology beyond the tech. These lessons have been crucial both for roles as an employee and consultant!
Head to https://thrive-it.com/JustDoTHIS and enter coupon code THRIVECAST to get $5 off of the already discounted price by buying direct!
LISTEN to the book and still get all the bonuses - but also get additional content, not in the original book!
Direct from DJ on the SoundWise App: https://thrive-it.com/JDTA
Join Audible and get the book FREE!
US: https://thrive-it.com/JDTAUS
UK: https://thrive-it.com/JDTAUK
FR: https://thrive-it.com/JDTAFR
DE: https://thrive-it.com/JDTADE
(Note - the above links are affiliate links. Though your price is never different, you are supporting this channel by the payments we get!)

Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thrive-it-com/
Join us on Telegram to get updates and bonus content! https://t.me/thriveit
Subscribe to THRIVEcast (Live Streams) on Soundwise
...more
2h 9min
December 18, 2020 Brian Madden, (The Original Tech Influencer) Gave it all up... here's why. THRIVEcast #037
Brian Madden Spent a Romantic Evening In Paris with Jeff?
That's what I heard, anyway. #THRIVEcast 037 will explain everything.
Brian Madden is one of the first major bloggers turned influencers in what has become known as the "End User Computing" space.
But... he gave it all up.
We talk to him about what led up to it, why he left, and what is making him happy today!
**Don't forget DJ's birthday/holiday sale!**
Get discounts when you buy bundles of Lockdown Friendly IT Learning goodness!
https://ctxpro.com/birthday2020
Or - just get his book "Just Do THIS" on Hardcover, personalized and sent from us directly for under Amazon's prices: https://thrive-it.com/JustDoThis (or bundled with Be A Citrix Hero here: https://thrive-it.com/bookbundle)
Prefer Audio? We've got you covered there too- https://thrive-it.com/JDTAudio
#vmware #citrix #microsoft #vdi #wvd #cloud #virtualization #techcareer #IT #ITcareer #techtalk #euc #techblog #conferences #oldguys #memories
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THRIVEcast special - get a copy of DJ's book Just Do THIS and learn his secrets to success in Information Technology beyond the tech. These lessons have been crucial both for roles as an employee and consultant!
Head to https://thrive-it.com/JustDoTHIS and enter coupon code THRIVECAST to get $5 off of the already discounted price by buying direct!
LISTEN to the book and still get all the bonuses - but also get additional content, not in the original book!
Direct from DJ on the SoundWise App: https://thrive-it.com/JDTA
Join Audible and get the book FREE!
US: https://thrive-it.com/JDTAUS
UK: https://thrive-it.com/JDTAUK
FR: https://thrive-it.com/JDTAFR
DE: https://thrive-it.com/JDTADE
(Note - the above links are affiliate links. Though your price is never different, you are supporting this channel by the payments we get!)

Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thrive-it-com/
Join us on Telegram to get updates and bonus content! https://t.me/thriveit
Subscribe to THRIVEcast (Live Streams) on Soundwise
...more
2h 2min
December 18, 2020 Brian Madden, (The Original Tech Influencer) Gave it all up... here's why. THRIVEcast #037
Brian Madden Spent a Romantic Evening In Paris with Jeff?
That's what I heard, anyway. #THRIVEcast 037 will explain everything.
Brian Madden is one of the first major bloggers turned influencers in what has become known as the "End User Computing" space.
But... he gave it all up.
We talk to him about what led up to it, why he left, and what is making him happy today!
**Don't forget DJ's birthday/holiday sale!**
Get discounts when you buy bundles of Lockdown Friendly IT Learning goodness!
https://ctxpro.com/birthday2020
Or - just get his book "Just Do THIS" on Hardcover, personalized and sent from us directly for under Amazon's prices: https://thrive-it.com/JustDoThis (or bundled with Be A Citrix Hero here: https://thrive-it.com/bookbundle)
Prefer Audio? We've got you covered there too- https://thrive-it.com/JDTAudio
#vmware #citrix #microsoft #vdi #wvd #cloud #virtualization #techcareer #IT #ITcareer #techtalk #euc #techblog #conferences #oldguys #memories
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THRIVEcast special - get a copy of DJ's book Just Do THIS and learn his secrets to success in Information Technology beyond the tech. These lessons have been crucial both for roles as an employee and consultant!
Head to https://thrive-it.com/JustDoTHIS and enter coupon code THRIVECAST to get $5 off of the already discounted price by buying direct!
LISTEN to the book and still get all the bonuses - but also get additional content, not in the original book!
Direct from DJ on the SoundWise App: https://thrive-it.com/JDTA
Join Audible and get the book FREE!
US: https://thrive-it.com/JDTAUS
UK: https://thrive-it.com/JDTAUK
FR: https://thrive-it.com/JDTAFR
DE: https://thrive-it.com/JDTADE
(Note - the above links are affiliate links. Though your price is never different, you are supporting this channel by the payments we get!)

Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thrive-it-com/
Join us on Telegram to get updates and bonus content! https://t.me/thriveit
Subscribe to THRIVEcast (Live Streams) on Soundwise
...more
2h 2min
December 09, 2020 Esther Barthel is a Tech Community LEGEND! THRIVEcast 036
Esther is not only a #Citrix and #Micrsoft community contributor and mentor - but her recent contributions as a #CTP and #MVP, to companies like #ControlUp and more could stand on their own. We guarantee that Esther knows more useful things about these technologies than Jeff and DJ combined. Surely that would be enough.
But there is more... Esther is the person who will come up to you at a conference and make sure you are feeling like part of the group.
She's someone that always thinks of others before herself.
She has been actively mentoring and advocating for women to feel comfortable and active in IT.
And for that - we think she is LEGEND
WAIT FOR IT......ARY
Today we'll learn more about her background and maybe uncover how in the world she got to be so awesome!
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THRIVEcast special - get a copy of DJ's book Just Do THIS and learn his secrets to success in Information Technology beyond the tech. These lessons have been crucial both for roles as an employee and consultant!
Head to https://thrive-it.com/JustDoTHIS and enter coupon code THRIVECAST to get $5 off of the already discounted price by buying direct!
LISTEN to the book and still get all the bonuses - but also get additional content, not in the original book!
Direct from DJ on the SoundWise App: https://thrive-it.com/JDTA
Join Audible and get the book FREE!
US: https://thrive-it.com/JDTAUS
UK: https://thrive-it.com/JDTAUK
FR: https://thrive-it.com/JDTAFR
DE: https://thrive-it.com/JDTADE
(Note - the above links are affiliate links. Though your price is never different, you are supporting this channel by the payments we get!)

Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thrive-it-com/
Join us on Telegram to get updates and bonus content! https://t.me/thriveit
#MVPbuzz #EUC #Community #ITcareers #thrivecast #interview #womenintech #WIT #netherlands
Subscribe to THRIVEcast (Live Streams) on Soundwise
...more
1h 4min
December 04, 2020 Two Senior IT Consultants react to Linus Tech Tips Secret Shopper - Part 1
What happens when two seasoned IT Professionals watch a Linus Tech Tips video together for the first time?
Plenty of cringeworthy moments!
Be sure to subscribe to our channel... but also if you happen to be among the last three people on the planet who haven't, subscribe to Linus's channel too: https://www.youtube.com/c/LinusTechTips
And don't forget DJ's Book! If you work in IT Services this book is designed to cut years off of your career development!
https://thrive-it.com/justdothis
Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thrive-it-com/
Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gz7WMF4wWko
This video contains paid product placements for the original video. We are not compensated for those, however, we also recommend KRISP - an affiliate that does compensate us when you make a purchase with them: https://thrive-it.com/krisp
Krisp sits in between your microphone and the rest of your PC, using AI to eliminate background noise in real-time. Especially pesky roosters.
#linustechtips #react #reactionvideo #customerstories #nightmaresupport #secretshopper #IT #dell #hp #pcbuild #hashtags
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THRIVEcast special - get a copy of DJ's book Just Do THIS and learn his secrets to success in Information Technology beyond the tech. These lessons have been crucial both for roles as an employee and consultant!
Head to https://thrive-it.com/JustDoTHIS and enter coupon code THRIVECAST to get $5 off of the already discounted price by buying direct!
LISTEN to the book and still get all the bonuses - but also get additional content, not in the original book!
Direct from DJ on the SoundWise App: https://thrive-it.com/JDTA
Join Audible and get the book FREE!
US: https://thrive-it.com/JDTAUS
UK: https://thrive-it.com/JDTAUK
FR: https://thrive-it.com/JDTAFR
DE: https://thrive-it.com/JDTADE
(Note - the above links are affiliate links. Though your price is never different, you are supporting this channel by the payments we get!)

Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thrive-it-com/
Join us on Telegram to get updates and bonus content! https://t.me/thriveit
Subscribe to THRIVEcast (Live Streams) on Soundwise
...more
1h 27min
November 25, 2020 Are they are putting something in the water in The Netherlands? Mark Plettenberg of LoginVSI. #034
00:00 Start
00:20 Intros
02:56 Early Years
10:52 Birth of LoginVSI
16:25 Universities, EUC, and interns
20:44 Trust but Verify
22:15 Insight into the Dutch
25:42 Entering the community\A House of Cards
35:55 Finding a problem to put in new tech
38:05 The importance of rapid release, testing, and being proactive
52:43 Know your value
57:33 CTA/CTP
1:10:57 Day to day job
1:20:58 Final Thoughts
It's a long way to the Top if you want to pat Mark Plettenberg on the head. And you should. His contributions to the #EUC and #Citrix world is a thing of legend.
Tell your boss to join Mark and D.J. at the LoginVSI Healthcare IT Symposium! It is free to attend but we'll be having some very real talk about strategies that are actually working in this current crazy environment!
https://thrive-it.com/120220
Also, don't forget that the book bundle of "Be A Citrix Hero" and "Just Do THIS" along with bonuses like the audiobook and companion courses expires soon!
https://thrive-it.com/bookbundle
#Dutch #TheNetherlands #Netherlands #VMware #LoginVSI #Microsoft #WVD #LoginVSI
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THRIVEcast special - get a copy of DJ's book Just Do THIS and learn his secrets to success in Information Technology beyond the tech. These lessons have been crucial both for roles as an employee and consultant!
Head to https://thrive-it.com/JustDoTHIS and enter coupon code THRIVECAST to get $5 off of the already discounted price by buying direct!
LISTEN to the book and still get all the bonuses - but also get additional content, not in the original book!
Direct from DJ on the SoundWise App: https://thrive-it.com/JDTA
Join Audible and get the book FREE!
US: https://thrive-it.com/JDTAUS
UK: https://thrive-it.com/JDTAUK
FR: https://thrive-it.com/JDTAFR
DE: https://thrive-it.com/JDTADE
(Note - the above links are affiliate links. Though your price is never different, you are supporting this channel by the payments we get!)

Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thrive-it-com/
Join us on Telegram to get updates and bonus content! https://t.me/thriveit
Subscribe to THRIVEcast (Live Streams) on Soundwise
...more
1h 24min
November 13, 2020 We Talk Tech with MrTechTalk! THRIVEcast #032
#THRIVEcast 32 with Kyle Davies - @MrTechTalk -
Subscribe to his YouTube Channel at http://youtube.mrtechtalk.com
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THRIVEcast special - get a copy of DJ's book Just Do THIS and learn his secrets to success in Information Technology beyond the tech. These lessons have been crucial both for roles as an employee and consultant!
Head to https://thrive-it.com/JustDoTHIS and enter coupon code THRIVECAST to get $5 off of the already discounted price by buying direct!
LISTEN to the book and still get all the bonuses - but also get additional content, not in the original book!
Direct from DJ on the SoundWise App: https://thrive-it.com/JDTA
Join Audible and get the book FREE!
US: https://thrive-it.com/JDTAUS
UK: https://thrive-it.com/JDTAUK
FR: https://thrive-it.com/JDTAFR
DE: https://thrive-it.com/JDTADE
(Note - the above links are affiliate links. Though your price is never different, you are supporting this channel by the payments we get!)

Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thrive-it-com/
Join us on Telegram to get updates and bonus content! https://t.me/thriveit
Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thrive-it-com/
We used Belive.tv for this broadcast. Try it out - you get $10 and so do we!
https://belive.tv/?referrer=MzAxOTk5
#Citrix #Microsoft #WVD #Nutanix #VDI #EUC #VMware #ITCareer #talkshow #techtalk
Subscribe to THRIVEcast (Live Streams) on Soundwise
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1h 12min
November 06, 2020 Joe Shonk overcame hearing loss to become a successful IT Consultant. DJ talks Energy Drinks. #031
Joe Shonk is an IT and Citrix legend for his various contributions - but there's more than meets the eye with Joe. We talk about growing up with nearly complete hearing loss, embracing computers and IT from an early age, and what he's learned about social interactions and such.
We talk about Energy Drinks, Comics, and life as a CTP on Twitter... just to name a few!
Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thrive-it-com/
We use Belive.tv for our broadcasts. Try it out - you get $10 and so do we!
https://belive.tv/?referrer=MzAxOTk5
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THRIVEcast special - get a copy of DJ's book Just Do THIS and learn his secrets to success in Information Technology beyond the tech. These lessons have been crucial both for roles as an employee and consultant!
Head to https://thrive-it.com/JustDoTHIS and enter coupon code THRIVECAST to get $5 off of the already discounted price by buying direct!
LISTEN to the book and still get all the bonuses - but also get additional content, not in the original book!
Direct from DJ on the SoundWise App: https://thrive-it.com/JDTA
Join Audible and get the book FREE!
US: https://thrive-it.com/JDTAUS
UK: https://thrive-it.com/JDTAUK
FR: https://thrive-it.com/JDTAFR
DE: https://thrive-it.com/JDTADE
(Note - the above links are affiliate links. Though your price is never different, you are supporting this channel by the payments we get!)

Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thrive-it-com/
Join us on Telegram to get updates and bonus content! https://t.me/thriveit
Subscribe to THRIVEcast (Live Streams) on Soundwise
...more
1h 42min
October 30, 2020 Celebrating 6 Months of THRIVEcast! THRIVEcast #030
Join Jeff and DJ for an impromptu happy hour celebrating SIX MONTHS of laughs, tears, and career origin stories from an all-star group of people!
Recall guests like Melissa Case, George Kuruvilla, Ron Oglesby, Douglas DeCamp, Carl Webster, Andy Paul, Benjamin Crill, Theresa Miller, Nick Rintalan, Adam Bertram, Doug Brown, Tobias Kreidl, Jarian Gibson, Richard Faulkner, Eltjo van Gulik, Jen Sheerin, Guy Leech, Warren Simondson, Shane Klienert, and Nick Prignano
Remember moments of wisdom and vulnerability. Please let us know what your favorite moments have been!
Don't miss a limited-time offer!
Get a personalized hardcover edition of DJ's book Just Do THIS and learn his secrets to success in Information Technology beyond the tech. These lessons have been crucial both for roles as an employee and consultant!
Head to https://thrive-it.com/JustDoTHIS and enter coupon code THRIVECAST to get $5 off of the already discounted price by buying direct!
Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thrive-it-com/
Make sure to subscribe for weekly shows!
#Citrix #VMware #Microsoft #EUC #EndUserComputing #WVD #IT #InformationTechnology #career #stories #live
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THRIVEcast special - get a copy of DJ's book Just Do THIS and learn his secrets to success in Information Technology beyond the tech. These lessons have been crucial both for roles as an employee and consultant!
Head to https://thrive-it.com/JustDoTHIS and enter coupon code THRIVECAST to get $5 off of the already discounted price by buying direct!
LISTEN to the book and still get all the bonuses - but also get additional content, not in the original book!
Direct from DJ on the SoundWise App: https://thrive-it.com/JDTA
Join Audible and get the book FREE!
US: https://thrive-it.com/JDTAUS
UK: https://thrive-it.com/JDTAUK
FR: https://thrive-it.com/JDTAFR
DE: https://thrive-it.com/JDTADE
(Note - the above links are affiliate links. Though your price is never different, you are supporting this channel by the payments we get!)

Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thrive-it-com/
Join us on Telegram to get updates and bonus content! https://t.me/thriveit
Subscribe to THRIVEcast (Live Streams) on Soundwise
...more
1h 60min

FAQs about THRIVEcast (Live Streams):

How many episodes does THRIVEcast (Live Streams) have?

The podcast currently has 56 episodes available.