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Tech After Five

By Phil Yanov

We build the tech community by creating meaningful connections through live, face to face networking events, purposeful emails, and this entertaining podcast.
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Ep 242 How to Zoom Better

Tech After FiveDec 11, 2020

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Ep 401 - Carolina Code Conference Returns
Jun 07, 202313:07
Ep 301 - How to Be In Person

Ep 301 - How to Be In Person

We are about to have our first live event since the lockdown. Are you ready for that?

Let's talk about what it means to be in person, and how we might all get ready for that.

Phil Yanov and Scott Pfeiffer address your questions about live events in this episode of the Tech After Five podcast.

Want to stay in the know about all things Tech After Five? Get on the list: https://ta5.us/get-on-list


Got questions, comments, or need some help from us?

Try one of these links:

Join us for gold-standard virtual professional networking at Networking Over Coffee.

See all of our upcoming events: https://techafterfive.eventbrite.com

Follow Phil Yanov, the Founder, Creator, Showrunner, & Executive Producer of Tech After Five.: https://philyanov.com

Scott Pfeiffer is the author of Building Business Value. He can be found online at https://fscottp.com

Learn more about Tech After Five: https://ta5.com

May 10, 202214:18
Ep 300 - The State of Events in 2022 - Live? Hybrid? When? Where? New Cities?
Mar 25, 202223:09
Ep 258 How to Harness The Power of Testimonials
Nov 24, 202136:07
Ep 257 Upgrade Your Network
Nov 20, 202123:29
Ep 256 Remembering Your Day (BONUS)
Nov 13, 202101:12:49
Ep 255 How to Build a Tribe From Scratch
Nov 06, 202123:30
Ep 254 How to Build a Business That's Worth Something

Ep 254 How to Build a Business That's Worth Something

There are two kinds of businesses in the world, and one of them has transferrable value. That means you can sell it to someone and actually get paid something for it. If you want a business like that, you have to plan ahead. There are key decisions you have to get right so that you don't lose out. This week, Phil Yanov interviews our co-host, Scott Pfeiffer, author of the soon to be released book, Building Business Value. Scott brings up the decisions you need to make in advance if you want to build a business that you can sell. 

Learn more about Tech After Five: https://techafterfive.com

See our upcoming events: https://techafterfive.eventbrite.com 

Connect with Scott Pfeiffer, and get your copy of Building Business Value: https://www.fscottp.com/

Connect with Phil Yanov on social: https://philyanov.com/


Oct 28, 202122:14
Ep 253 Hiring Managers are Looking for Open Source Skills

Ep 253 Hiring Managers are Looking for Open Source Skills

We open with an incredible statistic on the need for Open Source Talent. If you are looking for new opportunities in IT, Open Source has lots of paths for you — and it comes with an incredible community.

Phil Yanov and Todd Lewis talk about the incredible opportunities in Open Source and how you can leverage the upcoming All Things Open event to meet the people who can help you advance your career. 

Use the Tech After Five Discount code to get your free ticket: https://ta5.us/ATO2021

Learn more about All Things Open: https://2021.allthingsopen.org/

This episode was recorded at Networking Over Coffee: https://techafterfive.eventbrite.com 


Oct 13, 202120:57
Ep 252 What Is The Relentless Challenge Grant

Ep 252 What Is The Relentless Challenge Grant

At Networking Over Coffee, Julie Kunkle from the South Carolina Department of Commerce talked to us about the upcoming Relentless Challenge Grant. It's a program that supports entrepreneurship in SC by helping organizations launch pilot projects. 

Learn more about the Relentless Challenge Grant: https://bit.ly/rc22NOFO 

Networking Over Coffee: https://techafterfive.eventbrite.com


Oct 08, 202109:26
Ep 251 Are you ready to leave corporate (and become a consultant?)
Sep 30, 202119:45
Ep 250 It's Time to Plan (the rest of) 2021
Apr 20, 202123:58
Ep 249 What Can You Learn From An Escape Room (with Christina Eanes)

Ep 249 What Can You Learn From An Escape Room (with Christina Eanes)

Christina Eanes (LI) is a former FBI violent crime analyst and senior manager, now author, speaker, podcast and YouTube channel host. Christina specializes in superachieving and is on a mission to help others achieve more.

Christina’s newest book, Life is an Escape Room: Applying Lessons Learned from Successful Escapeletes to Achieving More in Life, demonstrates how the skills you gain playing escape rooms with intention will make you more successful in all aspects of your life.

She talks to us about Emotional Intelligence and how we can use the lessons learned in Escape Rooms to solve the everyday challenges we face at home or work. It's a lesson in self awareness.

Learn more about her at:

ChristinaEanes.com

QuitBleepingAround.com

SecretToSuperProductivity.com

LifeIsAnEscapeRoom.com


Are you on the Tech After Five mailing list? http://eepurl.com/KLhj

your hosts of the Tech After Five podcast:

Scott Pfeiffer helps entrepreneurs succeed and partnerships thrive @ Mind Your Own Business.

Phil Yanov is the Showrunner and Executive Producer of Tech After Five.


Apr 16, 202132:51
Ep 248 Unapologetically Ambitious (with Shellye Archambeau)
Apr 13, 202128:44
Ep 247 Stoic Parenting (with Dr. Brittany Polat)

Ep 247 Stoic Parenting (with Dr. Brittany Polat)

"It's never been a better time to be a Stoic" - Brittany Polat

Dr. Brittany Polat, author of "Tranquility Parenting: A Guide to Staying Calm, Mindful, and Engaged" joins us to talk about Stoic parenting. It turns out that ancient philosophy has some great ideas on how to bring wisdom and calm to modern parenting. It is practical advice you can use right now.


Connect with Brittany Polat at https://www.apparentstoic.com/ 

and check out her popular Facebook group on parenting. (also check out https://www.livinginagreement.com/)


Are you on the Tech After Five mailing list? http://eepurl.com/KLhj

your hosts of the Tech After Five podcast:

Scott Pfeiffer helps entrepreneurs succeed and partnerships thrive @ Mind Your Own Business.

Phil Yanov is the Showrunner and Executive Producer of Tech After Five.


Apr 09, 202136:11
Ep 246 - How to Talk to Strangers (with Kio Stark)

Ep 246 - How to Talk to Strangers (with Kio Stark)

My mother told me not to talk to strangers. It turns out that it's not great advice for an adult. More talking with people outside of our circles leads us to better places. Kio Stark is the author of When Strangers Meet. She challenged herself and she challenges us to expand our circles and defy that advice we got as kids.

Kio Stark is the author of When Strangers Meet, the novel Follow Me Down and the independent learning handbook Don’t Go Back to School. She writes, consults, teaches, and speaks around the world about stranger interactions, independent learning, and how people relate to technology. In other lives, Kio has worked in journalism, interactive advertising, community research, and game design. She has taught about stranger interactions and intimacy and technology and how we mistake technology for people at NYU’s Interactive Telecommunications Program.

Practice your networking skills and expand your network with us at one of our Tech After Five events.

Are you on the Tech After Five mailing list? http://eepurl.com/KLhj

your hosts of the Tech After Five podcast:

Scott Pfeiffer helps entrepreneurs succeed and partnerships thrive @ Mind Your Own Business.

Phil Yanov is the Showrunner and Executive Producer of Tech After Five.


Apr 06, 202143:21
Ep 245 2020 WrapUp - How did we do?
Feb 09, 202139:38
Ep 244 You're Thinking About Writing a Book (Start Now)
Jan 27, 202129:09
Ep 243 Breakout Now!
Dec 18, 202028:43
Ep 242 How to Zoom Better
Dec 11, 202033:58
Ep 241 The Philosophy of Technology

Ep 241 The Philosophy of Technology

Is there an overriding Philosophy for IT Professionals? Does being in tech drive us toward Determinism or even Objectivism? We need a practical philosophy. Do the Ancient Greeks or Classical Roman Stoics have an answer? In this episode, we discuss the question and we look for answers in the Science Fiction of Isaac Asimov and others. Can we save Sarah Connor? Can we save ourselves? Can we act as a beneficial lever in the use of technology to lead to better lives? Can we achieve the Greatest Good for the Greatest Number? We explore the question and point towards some answers.

We've got our friend and fellow podcaster, Chris Lockhart of Consultants Saying Things to bring some additional perspective. And, we tease the idea of a new cross-over with his podcast. You'll want to hear them both.

One more reason to listen to the podcast, we've got a non-metaphorical use of the word "Luddite." I've got to believe no other podcast will bring that to you any time soon. It's a fun and free-ranging podcast where we explore the underpinnings of what it means to be in tech. Come listen, play, and think with us. We'd love to have you as part of the conversation.

Are you on the Tech After Five mailing list? http://eepurl.com/KLhj

Check out the Consultants Saying Things podcast with Chris Lockhart.

Looking to connect with Carol Hamilton? Look for her on LinkedIn. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolhamiltonlive/)

Scott Pfeiffer helps entrepreneurs succeed and partnerships thrive @ Mind Your Own Business.

Phil Yanov is the Founder and Lead Community Organizer of Tech After Five.

Dec 04, 202044:44
Ep 240 The Power of Gratitude
Nov 24, 202030:54
Ep 239 How Did Tech After Five Get Started
Nov 20, 202040:55
Ep 238 Why You Should Journal
Nov 17, 202032:31
Ep 237 Rules to Live By
Nov 08, 202038:60
Ep 236 How to Plan a Party
Oct 28, 202028:02
Ep 235 All Things Open 2020
Oct 16, 202033:13
Ep 234 How to Build Your Network When You're an Introvert
Oct 02, 202041:39
Ep 233 Learn to Code for Free?
Sep 25, 202027:05
Ep 232 Eliminating Distractions & Get Focused
Sep 17, 202038:33
Ep 231 How to Make Better Decisions Using Six Thinking Hats
Sep 09, 202041:31
Ep 230 How to Organize Your Networking
Sep 05, 202037:12
Why You Should Attend Next Venture Pitch 2020 (Virtual)

Why You Should Attend Next Venture Pitch 2020 (Virtual)

The Carolinas' Premier Gathering of Entrepreneurs & Venture Capitalists is September 15-17. 

It's three, half day events filled with learning and an exciting first look at a number of companies looking for funding in a Shark Tank like event. 

We wanted to learn more about who should be there and why, so we asked conference director Alex Estevez to tell us everything we and you need to know. Join us for this informative conversation about an exciting upcoming event.

more info: https://www.nextventurepitch.com/

NEXT Venture Pitch is the best place to get your company’s lucrative ideas in front of the largest group of VCs from the state of South Carolina. It's also a place to learn from experienced entrepreneurs about getting your company ready for funding.

In its 5th running year, NEXT Venture Pitch will bring out top principal VCs, angel investors, and community leaders to hear pitches from entrepreneurs and innovators just like you. Look forward to fireside chats, CEO workshops, keynote speakers, and more.

About our guest: 

C. Alex Estevez is the Conference chair, NEXT Venture Pitch and a Venture Partner at Accel


Your hosts:

Scott Pfeiffer helps entrepreneurs succeed and partnerships thrive @ Mind Your Own Business.

Phil Yanov is the Founder and Lead Community Organizer of Tech After Five.


Aug 28, 202022:19
Ep 229 How to Make Zoom Fun Again

Ep 229 How to Make Zoom Fun Again

Are your Zoom meetings even harder than regular meetings used to be? Does it seem like the wrong people are in the “room” and nobody can figure out how to pay attention? In business meetings, this can be a killer. Things don’t get done. Decisions aren’t made, and it’s all because we haven’t quite yet adapted to the new technology. You can do this. We’ve brought in a leadership expert, Manfred Gollent to tell us how he counsels business leaders to get the most out of their meetings, and what special techniques you need in the world of the teleconference.

Are you on the Tech After Five mailing list? http://eepurl.com/KLhj

Our guest is Manfred Gollent of QLI International. Manfred Gollent, MBA, CBC is a Certified Business Coach, supporting clients to enhance their business results, expand their personal potential, reach their goals more consistently, and lead more successful lives with less stress. Working with individuals, leadership teams and groups, his focus is on business optimization, leadership development, team building, influencing and sales proficiency as well as the facilitation of business strategy development. https://www.qli-international.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/manfredgollentcbc/

Looking to connect with Carol Hamilton? Look for her on LinkedIn. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolhamiltonlive/)

Scott Pfeiffer helps entrepreneurs succeed and partnerships thrive @ Mind Your Own Business.

Phil Yanov is the Founder and Lead Community Organizer of Tech After Five.

Aug 26, 202053:19
Ready to Promote Your Business or Receive Funding? Apply to Next Venture Pitch
Aug 21, 202008:58
Ep 228 Facing Fear (an exercise in getting the big thing done.)
Aug 20, 202034:35
Ep 227 - How to Rehab Your IT Career with Kanika Tolver

Ep 227 - How to Rehab Your IT Career with Kanika Tolver

Kanika Tolver, author of How to Rehab Your Career is our special guest on this extra special edition of the Tech After Five podcast.

Kanika Tolver says this is a great time to "Turn your Anxiety into Accomplishments." Yep. She opens strong. If you are in IT or wanting to get into IT or pivot your career, this IS the time to do it. She is a practicing IT professional herself who also offers career tips and coaching on Linkedin and to her private clients. She opens with her own experiences of moving from the Federal government IT to commercial practice. She gives us specific, actionable advice on how to make a career change, especially in IT.

In addition to our regular crew of Carol Hamilton and Scott Pfeiffer, we've got a guest questioner with Chris Lockhart, host of the Consultants Saying Things podcast. It's a special crossover with lots of great advice. Grab a pencil. You're going to learn something about making a change in your mindset, life, and career.

Looking to learn more about Kanika, her book, and booking her for speaking? Check out her website at https://kanikatolver.com/.

Are you on the Tech After Five mailing list? http://eepurl.com/KLhj

Looking to connect with Carol Hamilton? Look for her on LinkedIn. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolhamiltonlive/)

Scott Pfeiffer helps entrepreneurs succeed and partnerships thrive @ Mind Your Own Business.

Phil Yanov is the Founder and Lead Community Organizer of Tech After Five.

And you should really go looking for Chris Lockhart on the Consultants Saying Things podcast at http://www.consultantssayingthings.com/.


Aug 12, 202048:36
Ep 226 How to Be Useful
Aug 05, 202033:55
Ep 225 How Do Remote Apprenticeships Work?
Jul 29, 202040:11
Ep 224 Is the Handshake Dead?
Jul 23, 202031:15
Ep 223 - Routines to Improve Your Focus
Jul 17, 202041:27
Ep 222 Are You Doing the Right Things For You
Jul 12, 202038:24
Ep 221 How to Face Your Fears and Fear Less with Dr. Rebecca Heiss
Jul 02, 202043:18
Ep 220 How to Tech Like a Roman Emperor
Jun 12, 202055:48
Ep 219 - Start with Directionally Correct
May 29, 202035:38
Ep 218 - How to Repack Your Skills, Behaviors, and Attitude
May 26, 202042:09
Ep 217 - What's a Digital Dive?
May 16, 202029:22
Ep 216 Why Now is The Right Time to Start Your Mastermind
May 10, 202041:12
Ep 215 Advice From Top Executives / Zoom Alternatives We Like
May 04, 202042:07
Ep 214 Should We Be Building

Ep 214 Should We Be Building

We came across the blog post "It's Time To Build" by Marc Andreessen.  He points out that we weren't prepared for a massive shock to our infrastructure.  Why? We haven't been building resilience into our infrastructure. We are operating at max capacity almost all of the time. There is no buffer. Is now the time to build that buffer?  We talk about that.

Also, we talk about the test we might apply to figure out when is the right time for business to go back to work.


Are you on the Tech After Five mailing list? http://eepurl.com/KLhj

Looking to connect with Carol Hamilton? Look for her on LinkedIn. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolhamiltonlive/)

Scott Pfeiffer helps entrepreneurs succeed and partnerships thrive @ Mind Your Own Business.

Phil Yanov is the Founder and Lead Community Organizer of Tech After Five.

May 01, 202050:45