Business & Bytes Podcast

John Hansman, an astute business leader and podcast host, is well-versed in the intricacies of cybersecurity challenges faced by small businesses. As the host of the popular "Business Invites" podcast, John provides valuable insights and discussions on prevalent issues such as business email compromises and invoicing scams. With a keen eye on current events, John frequently references real-world cases to highlight the importance ...

Welcome to the latest episode of the Business and Bytes Podcast. Today, we delve into a critical and timely topic: the recent wave of cyberattacks on telecom companies, reportedly orchestrated by Chinese hackers, and what it means for businesses and individuals alike. I'm your host, John Hansman, joined by my co-host, Emelio Mejia, CEO of AM3 Tech and Cybersecurity, and cybersecurity expert Todd Thorson from Tang Cyber Security.

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Welcome to another insightful episode of the Business and Bytes Podcast. I'm your host, John Hansman, and today, we're diving deep into the evolving world of coworking spaces and cybersecurity. Our special guest is Ann Long, founder of Burbity Workspaces in Spokane, Washington. Ann's mission is to combat the loneliness epidemic and foster a sense of belonging in the workplace. We'll explore how Burbity Workspaces prov...

Welcome to Episode 18 of the Business and Bytes Podcast! In this engaging episode, our host John Hansman sits down with cybersecurity expert and entrepreneur Reginald Andre. Andre shares his compelling journey from working 18-hour days for nine years only to face financial turmoil and a restrictive non-compete agreement. Forced to start anew, he founded Arc Solvers from his mother’s house, initially targeting residential clients.

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Welcome back to the Business and Bytes Podcast, where we dive deep into the strategies and technologies essential for protecting your business in our digital world. I'm your host, Emelio Mejia, joined by my co-host, John Hansman.

In today's episode, Part II of our series on cybersecurity, we continue to explore the critical measures to safeguard your business against cyberthreats. We'll discuss the importance of encryption, from ...

"It doesn't matter how many security tools you have in place if the person is just going to open the front door and let them in."

Welcome to Episode 15 of the Business and Bytes Podcast, where we delve into the critical world of cybersecurity basics under the shadow of a concerning trend: ransomware gangs joining forces.

I'm your host Emelio Mejia, accompanied by co-host John Hansman. Today, we're inspired by a recent high-prof...

"I have not bought any ads in the four years that company has existed. I have not purchased one ad. I have not. Not on Google, not on Facebook, nowhere. I've just focused on making really great content and making sure that the search on the back end pulls up."

Welcome back to the Business and Bytes Podcast! I'm your host, John Hansman, joined by my co-host, Emelio Mejia. Today, in Episode 14, we have a fantastic guest joining us ...

"because while marketing is a lot of creativity, and that's one of my favorite pieces, it's a lot of analytics as well, and you have to be able to read those results and read those reports to understand how to do better in the future. Otherwise, you're kind of just guessing."

In this enlightening Episode 13 of the Business and Bytes Podcast, hosts Ceci Robinson, Emelio Mejia, and John Hansman delve into the multifaceted realm of ...

"So rest is just like the sports season. There's a season for every part of your life in business. And the rest season, this is your slow season, right? And so it's time to rebuild, recharge, refocus. What worked well, what didn't. And this is you can apply this to your team, you can apply this to your own life, to your family, but also in that rest season, you're asking yourself, what is allowed to go in this season and what is no...

"One of the staff that, that was there actually ran his mouse over that. It was a docusign thing, or was a docusign on Microsoft. He ran his mouse over the, the sign in or whatever it was, and he looked at the address and went, yeah, you know, it just didn't look right to me, so I didn't click it and I called and that's how he figured out what was going on."

Welcome back to the Business and Bytes Podcast, where we delve deep into...

"Our goal is to keep jobs that are there, and that helps in the communities I'm working with, because we're bringing outside money that comes into the community. They buy things like food and lodging and those things, and, and leave their money there to go to shops and buy things, et cetera, and then they leave. But they help those jobs and businesses stay in business."

Welcome to EP10 of the Business and Bytes Podcast, where tod...

"The smart way, it really doesn't require you to, you know, start with so much money. So I started. I bought a 97 astro van, right? I didn't know if that thing was going to turn on the next day. I bought all my equipment new, you know, but I was like, you know what? I need to start this way and work my way up. You know, a lot of guys, they think that they have to, like, show or portray this image of, like, they're, like, super succ...

"I mean, that's really my main purpose is growing the business, you know, for people that I work with, because just as a business owner myself, I started this, and I know how much work it takes to keep up with it."

Welcome back to the Business and Bytes Podcast! I'm your host John Hansman, joined by the ever-insightful Emelio Mejia. In today's episode, EP08, we're excited to dive deep with Rachael Harrpersad, a seasoned virtual a...

"Because I think there's this myth, especially in small business. Well, I've got a McAfee on all my computers, so I'm great. Or I have. Okay, passwords. I don't use the same password over and over again, so I'm great. Or no one's going to remember my 123456 password, or, you know, all of those things, or this stuff just doesn't happen to small businesses, so I'm good."

In this insightful episode of the Business and Bytes Podcast,...

"Create a database. So, meaning creating this database of contact information where you're collecting phone numbers, email addresses, business cards, you're getting people's info so that you can continue to nurture that relationship. Doesn't matter what type of business you're in. If you have a website, have some type of form there where you can capture info."

Welcome back to Business and Bytes, where your hosts John Hansman, Lin...

"I believe that cyber security training really needs to be a cultural shift in businesses. And it needs to be something that's done not just once a year, but maybe have, like, the security training we use has a once a year longer format program, and then it has micro trainings throughout the year."

Welcome to Episode 5 of the Business and Bytes Podcast, "Why is Cyber Security Training so important?" with your hosts Emelio Mejia a...

"You need to know how to do the job as much as that person needs to. And that's... that's kind of a thing with a recruiter, is you've got to know. You've got to talk the lingo, you know, that kind of stuff that this person's going to do."

Welcome back to the Business and Bytes Podcast! I'm your host John Hansman, joined by my co-host Emelio Mejia, and today is a special day as we're releasing our latest episode available now on A...

"Let's be reasonable. But if we missed it, we have a conversation about, hey, what happened? What can we do to kind of avoid that? Because that's the best thing we got going for us, is that responsiveness, that care, that attention, that conscientiousness."

Welcome back to the Business and Bytes Podcast! I'm your host John Hansman, alongside my co-host Emelio Mejia. Today, in Episode 3, we'll be diving deep into the art of hiring...