Tech Talk - Tech Business Show by Tech For Techs
Episodes
155 episodes
Set Prices That Leave Room for Quality and Profit
A price that wins the job but loses the profit isn’t a win.Price should fund the service you promise. If it leaves no room for proper testing, good parts, insurance, training and the occasional difficult job, the customer may re...
Charge for Diagnosis, Not Just the Successful Repair
Diagnosis is valuable work. Treating it as free teaches customers to value it at exactly that price.Diagnosis is skilled work. It uses time, tools, experience and judgement, even when the customer decides not to continue. Treati...
Know Your True Hourly Cost Before You Set Any Price
If you don’t know what an hour really costs you, every price is a guess.Your wage is not your hourly cost. A charge that looks generous compared with an employee’s pay can still be unprofitable once non billable time, rent, vehi...
Build a Service Menu That Customers Can Understand
Confused customers don’t buy. A service menu should make the next step feel obvious.Customers rarely buy a technical process. They buy a working laptop, safer data, a faster office or the relief of knowing somebody dependable wi...
Repair Shop, Callout Service or MSP: Decide Which Business You Are Building
Repair Shop, Callout Service or MSP: Decide Which Business You Are BuildingA repair shop, a callout service and an MSP can sit under one brand, but they can’t be run as though they’re the same business.Many indepen...
Choose Who You Serve Before You Decide What to Sell
If your target customer is ‘anyone with a computer’, your marketing is trying to speak to everyone and connecting with almost no one.Trying to serve everybody usually produces a long service list, confusing marketing and awkward...
Stop Fixing Computers for a Moment and Start Running the Business
Technical skill may have started your business, but technical skill alone will not keep it healthy. A busy bench, a full diary or a long ticket queue can feel like success while cash, time and customer confidence quietly disappear.<...
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TechMAX Aftermath - Eps 185 - LIVE - Tech Talk Show
Join us live for a special Tech Talk as we look back at TechMAX, which took place just a few days ago.We will be discussing what worked well, what could be improved, and the feedback we have received from exhibitors, guests, and the wid...
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It’s The Final Countdown - Eps 184 - LIVE - Tech Talk Show
It’s The Final CountdownTechMAX is almost here, and this Friday the doors open for the biggest days in the UK tech trade calendar.In this live show, we will go through everything you need to know before attending TechMAX, ...
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Target Returns as Headline Sponsor: A Preview of TechMAX 2026 - Eps 183 - LIVE - Tech Talk Show
Target Components is proud to return as the headline sponsor of TechMAX 2026, and we're giving listeners an exclusive preview of what to expect from us at this year's event. Target will be joined by a fantastic line-up of leading b...
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Authorised Resellers Driving Gaming PC Growth - Eps 182 - LIVE - Tech Talk Show
Join Marc Faulkner, Stormforce Gaming's Ecommerce Manager on TechTalk as we explore the Stormforce Gaming Authorised Reseller Programme with special guest Mark Dennis from Rayleigh Computer Shop, the first retailer to join the programme! We'll ...
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Get an AMAZING Website - Not Dell Show - Eps 181 - LIVE - Tech Talk Show
Due to technical issues on Dell’s end, we had to change the show at the very last minute, literally five minutes before we went live.In this episode, we talk about how to improve your website and share practical tips to help make it bet...
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TechAWARDS Finalist Announcement Night - Eps 180 - LIVE - Tech Talk Show
Join us for our live show at as we announce the finalists for the Tech For Techs TechAWARDS.The nominations were made by the trade, with 423 total nominations for people and businesses, not including duplicates. Voting has now been comp...
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Synaxon - From constraint to control - Eps 179 - LIVE - Tech Talk Show
From constraint to control: managing supply, cost, and risk in today’s IT market Join us on Monday the 11th May at 8pm, we will be joined by Mike Barron from Synaxon who will dive into how we can all navigate the curren...
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Do Or Do Not, There Is No Try! - Eps 178 - LIVE - Tech Talk Show
Join us this week for Do Or Do Not, There Is No Try! Growing Your Business, where we talk about practical ways to grow your business in the real world. From getting more customers and improving the way you work, to spotting new opportunities an...
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Wild Things Customers Ask and Do! - Eps 177 - LIVE - Tech Talk Show
In this live show, we will be talking about the strange things customers say and do, along with the latest news, general chat from around the industry, TechMAX updates, and the Tech Awards voting, which is now open.HostsPhil & J...
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RAMageddon Stock tastrophe: Inside the Component Chaos - Eps 176 - LIVE - Tech Talk Show
Where the only thing rising faster than component prices is our blood pressure. Welcome to RAMageddon Stock tastrophe: Inside the Component Chaos, the live Tech Talk special with VIP’s Head of Purchasing Dave Evans, where he will d...
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Awards TechMAX and Pricing - Eps 175 - LIVE - Tech Talk Show
Welcome back to Tech Talk.Tonight is Episode 175 and we have three big things to cover.First, Tech Awards 2026 nominations. We will go over the rules, what the categories are, and what we are looking for, so you know exactly who...
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Repairs Retail and Reality (+ Spire Interview) - Eps 174 - LIVE - Tech Talk Show
Tech Talk Show is back LIVE with Episode 174: This weekly Tech Talk live show where we chat about what’s really going on in the world of computer shops and tech businesses. We cover the latest industry updates, common problems in the shop, pric...
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2026 Predictions and Ambitions - Eps 173 - LIVE - Tech Talk Show
Tech Talk Show is back LIVE with Episode 173: 2026 Predictions and Ambitions, where we look at what’s coming next for computer shops, system builders, MSPs, and the wider tech trade.We’ll be talking about the big changes happening with ...
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Q&A with J5create - Eps 172 - LIVE - Tech Talk Show
Discover how j5create’s award-winning connectivity solutions can transform your tech offering. In this interactive session, we’ll introduce the brand, share why j5create is a must-have for resellers, and highlight the ways they support independ...
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First and Last line of defence - CybrCovr - Eps 171 - LIVE - Tech Talk Show
On this show we will be diving into the future of cybersecurity — featuring CybrCovr and their innovative “Prevent-First” approach. This isn’t your typical security chat about firewalls and zero-trust it’s about stopping attacks before th...
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What's Wrong With Distribution? - Eps 170 - LIVE - Tech Talk Show
In a recent Tech for Techs survey, tech stores, MSPs, and callout services were asked how distributors are performing in 2025. While some reported slight improvements and others said things were about the same, on average, respondents stated th...
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We're Back! - Eps 168 - LIVE - Tech Talk Show
We’re back for a brand-new season of Tech Talk – Episode 168! 🎉Join us live on Monday the 13th at 8pm as we kick things off with a fresh season packed with all things tech, trade, and community.We’ll be chatting about what we’ve bee...
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WE'RE GOING TO TechMAX! - Eps 166 - LIVE SHOW
It’s TechMAX week! Join us live as we dive into everything you need to know about this Friday’s big expo. From what to expect on the day to how to make the most of your visit, we’ll be covering it all.Got questions? Bring them along — w...
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