In Episode 359, Ben and Scott discuss Microsoft Applied Skills – a new skilling platform for Microsoft customers to get hands-on in a live, on-demand lab environment to validate their skills in a specific area and how Applied Skills compares to the existing role-based certification exams. Next up, it’s a Read More
In podcasting, understanding your audience deeply and personally can be a game-changer. In this episode, Jerry Dugan explains why you must create a listener persona (avatar) for your target audience. By defining your ideal listener, you will unleash accelerated show growth, success, and impact. Get ready to connect more authentically Read More
In Episode 358, Ben and Scott talk about Ben’s new Teams-certified Poly Sync, a new teleprompter Scott ordered, and Amazon’s investment in Microsoft 365. It’s also the season of giving and we’re raising money for Girls Who Code. Donate today at https://give.girlswhocode.com/msclouditpro! Like what you hear and want to support Read More
In this episode, the creator of podcasting, Adam Curry, shares the origin story of podcasting along with his predictions for where the industry is heading in the future. Tune in to uncover what has caused podcasting to become so popular in recent years and to gain insights on what you Read More
In Episode 357, Ben and Scott run through the recently announced Community gallery capability that has been added to the Azure Compute Gallery service. They also take a few minutes to discuss the public preview of table-level RBAC read-access controls for your Log Analytics workspaces. Like what you hear and Read More
Whether you're a podcast guest or host, you desire to succeed in your podcasting venture. Unfortunately, the industry is riddled with misinformation about what it takes to "make it" and what metrics are the determining factors of success on either side of the mic. In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo will Read More
In Episode 356, Ben and Scott revisit the ROI of Microsoft 365 Copilot, discuss some methods for bulk restores from the SharePoint Online Recycle bin, and some upcoming changes to default outbound internet access for your Azure VMs. If you have a chance, nominate the show for Best Podcast at Read More
The podcasting industry's culture is riddled with hustle, craziness, and busyness on either side of the microphone. But it doesn't have to be this way. In fact, the opposite can be true and ultimately lead to more traction and success! In this episode, David Heinemeier Hansson, renowned entrepreneur and co-author Read More
In Episode 355, Ben and Scott sit down with SharePoint developer extraordinaire Andrew Connell from Voitanos to talk about SharePoint Server Subscription Edition and some changes in SharePoint Framework (SPFX) support. You’ll definitely want to listen in to make sure that you’re falling into the “Pit of Success” for developing SPFX solutions Read More
Getting interviewed on podcasts as a guest is about more than just providing inspiration to listeners. Podcast guesting is also about helping the audience understand they're not where they want to be and how to take action to get there. In this episode, Alexandria Agresta shares the secret sauce to Read More
In Episode 354, Ben and Scott catch up on news and the latest announcements starting with Cisco and Splunk merging. Then they discuss the Surface and AI event where we saw the latest Surface hardware and learned about the straight to GA release of Microsoft 365 and Windows Copilot. Like Read More
Did you know that, as a podcast host, you possess valuable knowledge and expertise that can easily be monetized in a high-value way for your listeners? In this episode, Chris Williams explains why and how high-ticket masterminds are one of the best ways to monetize a podcast. Get ready to Read More
In Episode 353, Scott talks to Ben about how he’s using Portainer for container management on his home network and some tips and tricks for managing apps on your Mac (sorry Windows users). Then they pivot to Microsoft’s largest conference of the year – Microsoft Ignite – coming Nov 14-17, Read More
Establishing a connection with listeners requires that podcast guests show up to record with hosts from a state of empathy. In this episode, Ron Macklin shares that empathy is the key to creating a dialogue that the audience can't stop listening to. By being an empathic guest, you position yourself Read More
In Episode 352, Ben and Scott discuss their workflow and approach for “Read it later” services and Scott introduces Ben to a new service he’s started using called Omnivore. Then they discuss a new feature coming to a SharePoint site and e-mail inbox near you – newsletter publishing from SharePoint. Read More
In podcasting, being a master interviewer requires going beyond casual chit-chat with guests. You must hone your skills to create meaningful emotional connections with your guests. In this episode, Nicole Christina shares techniques to transcend surface-level conversations and build genuine emotional rapport with your guests. By mastering these skills, you'll Read More
In Episode 351, Ben and Scott catch up on some of the latest news around Power Automate, Microsoft Entra, and Microsoft Excel. First, they discuss the Public Preview of Application Insights integration with Power Automate for debugging your cloud flows. Next, they break down the still in Private Preview features Read More
Does podcast guesting ever make you feel nervous, anxious, or uneasy? It doesn't have to be that way! In this episode, Rhysa Sisco explains how to identify the state of your nervous system so you can build a toolbox to feel more confident, communicate more effectively, and deliver a powerhouse Read More
In Episode 350, Ben and Scott talk about some of the ambiguity in features between several types of Teams channels, a new model that includes access to Microsoft Learn for those taking role-based Microsoft certification exams, and a simplified experience for creating and managing CDN endpoints using Azure Front Door Read More
Do you struggle to stay consistent with your podcasting efforts? Would you like to develop the habit of creating content on a regular basis in a way that builds the loyalty of your audience? In this episode, Pete A Turner shares how you can develop your podcasting repetition muscle, ultimately Read More
