Business & Bytes Podcast

"I recommend for anything that involves somebody saying that they want money, then you should always double check the email address because it's a really common way. Especially if it's an invoice that doesn't make sense."   Welcome back to the Business and Bytes Podcast! In this gripping episode, host John Hansman and co-host Ryan dive deep into the often-unseen world of cybercrime, sharing real-l...

"It's because we have to put good people behind those tools in order to make sure that they're actually not having false positives that shut down businesses."   Welcome back to the Business and Bytes Podcast! In this episode, hosts John Hansman and Ryan dive into a topic that’s becoming more urgent for businesses of all sizes: why the latest tech tools aren’t enough on their own to protect your co...

"if you have a business email compromise and you get somebody in your email and it's unprotected, you're not just affecting your business, but you're affecting all of your clients. You're affecting all the people you partner with. You affect all these business owners down the line, and you're allowing that cyber activity to not stop with you."   Welcome to another episode of the Business and Bytes...

"And it just becomes a trickle down effect. And the more people that click on it, the more people whose, you know, digital Rolodex you have. And then now that's the more targets."   Welcome to another episode of the Business and Bytes Podcast! In this episode, hosts John Hansman and Emelio Mejia tackle some of the biggest headlines shaking up the tech world—from critical IT outages to headline-gra...

"It's just, if I have enough of this information, what can I piece together? What puzzle can I build with all your information that then will allow me to maybe call your bank?"   Welcome back to the Business and Bytes Podcast! In this episode, “The Digital Skeletons in Your Closet: What Hackers Already Know About You,” hosts Emelio Mejia and Emilio Mejia are joined by guest expert Ryan Miller to d...

"It's like going to the doctor and just closing your eyes and all your form, your intake forms, you're just checking off random boxes."   Welcome to another episode of the Business and Bytes Podcast! In this week’s episode, “Regulations or Regrets: The Cybersecurity Wake-Up Call for Small Biz,” hosts Emelio Mejia and John Hansman are joined by cybersecurity expert Ryan Miller to tackle one of the...

"I think the most common thing that I see are payroll or payable scams. That's the most common one I see. Here's an invoice. Click on it and it tries to take you to a fake SharePoint type address where you end up having to put in your Microsoft credentials."   Welcome back to the Business and Bytes Podcast! In today’s episode, “Human Firewalls: Why Your Team is the First and Best Cyber Defense,” h...

"Everyone assumes this is only happening to larger companies. This is happening to the Microsofts and the Targets and the Home Depots and the Best buys of the world when it's really happening to the Truitts and the Sundance Networks and the AM3s and the mom and pop flower shop and you know, the gentleman trying to run his own auto dealer."   Welcome to another episode of the Business and Bytes Pod...

"So if you're watching this and you think an email is a scam and you want to verify by phone, you don't call the number on the email because they might be anticipating that."   Welcome back to the Business and Bytes Podcast! In this episode, host John Hansman is joined by guest expert Ryan Miller and co-host Emilio for a deep dive into today’s ever-evolving digital threats—and the innovative tools...

"Being down is a freaking ton of money. Like it's a, it's a, it's a lot of money they're losing and they still have to pay employees, pay their rent, pay their insurance, pay all those things. So you've got money going out, you've got money lost and you could talk easily 200,000, 500,000, a million dollars in a loss." Welcome to another episode of the Business and Bytes Podcast! In this episode, h...

  Welcome back to the Business and Bytes Podcast! In this exciting reboot episode, host John Hansman is joined by co-host Emilio, an IT specialist from Florida, and special guest Ryan Miller from Sand Dense Networks. Together, these three tech-savvy MSP owners dive into the intersection of business, technology, and cybersecurity, with a strong focus on how small and medium-sized businesses can lev...

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 c...

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 T...

Introduction: 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...

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, initial...

We're going to talk ab out how we're rebooting the Business and Bytes Podcast.   

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...

"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, w...

"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...

"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 de...

"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...

"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 Byte...

"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 Bu...

"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...

"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 Racha...