
Sam, Jerry, and Joe discuss their thoughts and draw from their combined experience of over 20 years in the Apple Consultants Network (ACN).
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 300 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsTech NewsTechnology | |||

Joe and Jerry discuss Apple's redesigned online store, noting that Mac configuration choices are now embedded in the URL, making it easier to share exact specs with clients. Jerry describes upgrading from an M3 MacBook Air to an M5 Air via trade-in a... more
The hosts discuss unseasonably warm February weather in Boulder, a small wildfire near the Flatiron Mountains, and concerns about drought, low snowpack, and higher summer fire risk. Joe shares a soft launch of psikit.com to promote MeshTastic-based m... more
Sam Valencia, Jerry Zigmont and Joe Saponare discuss working with Apple technology and clients. Drawn from their combined experience of over 20 years in the Apple Consultants Network, thaey discuss technical support issues both with the technology an... more
When "Cloud-Only" Starts to Crack: Costs, Control, AI Risks, and Hybrid Reality
The hosts discuss an AI-suggested topic: why "cloud-only" thinking is cracking, focusing on broken cost predictability from usage-based pricing, vendor lock-in and loss... more
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Joe, Jerry and Sam
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I learn a lot and it’s also fun to listen to your stories and how you solve issues etc.
thanks for the podcast 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Are you a member of the Apple Consultants network? This is the show to follow. Sam, Joe and Jerry always have the great client stories! When I first discovered this show it felt like remote colleagues going through the same struggles and client behavior as me!
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This show centers on the practical realities of running a Mac-focused IT consultancy and delivering Apple-related tech support. Across episodes, hosts share real-world client stories, business strategies, and hands-on tips—from securing communications and managing passwords to navigating vendor relationships, pricing, and project scoping. They frequently discuss how to run a consultancy, the challenges of client management, and how technology choices intersect with day-to-day operations. A recurring thread is the emphasis on clear communication, dependable backup strategies, and pragmatic approaches to cybersecurity, device management, and user education. A standout aspect is the transparent, story-driven format that blends technical insigh... more
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