The Business Owners IT Podcast

Thinking about starting a podcast for your business, but not sure what equipment, software, or setup you actually need? In this episode of The Business Owner’s IT Podcast, Ryan Carter is joined by special guest John Gallegos to talk through the technology behind the podcast and what business owners should consider when building their own podcast setup. From OBS and cameras to microphones, lighting...

Could a pocket-sized device expose serious weaknesses in your business security? In this episode of The Business Owner’s IT Podcast, Ryan Carter is joined by special guest John Gallegos to discuss Flipper Zero business security risks and what business owners should understand about today’s physical and digital security threats. The Flipper Zero may look like a toy, but it can interact with signals...

AI agents are becoming one of the biggest conversations in business technology, but what do they actually mean for business owners? In this episode of The Business Owner’s IT Podcast, Tony Gerasch, Ryan Carter, and Alex Aguirre record from Pax8 Beyond in Salt Lake City to talk about AI, automation, Microsoft Copilot, and how businesses can start using AI agents in a secure and practical way. The U...

Is your business thinking about moving files from an old on-premise server to SharePoint? Before you start your SharePoint migration, there are a few important things every business owner should understand. In this episode of The Business Owner’s IT Podcast, Tony Gerasch and Ryan Carter discuss the real-world challenges that can happen during a large SharePoint migration, especially when a company...

What if your business could automate repetitive tasks, streamline workflows, and save hours every week using AI?In this episode of The Business Owner’s IT Podcast, Anthony Gerasch and Ryan Carter discuss how businesses are using Microsoft Copilot for Business, AI agents, Power Automate, and Copilot Studio to improve productivity and simplify daily operations. From automating emails and follow-ups...

When Should You Replace Business Computers? Good Question...Is your business still running on outdated computers? It could be costing you more than you think. In this episode of The Business Owner’s IT Podcast, Tony Gerasch and Ryan Carter break down one of the most overlooked (and expensive) IT mistakes business owners make: waiting too long to replace computers and hardware. From slow performanc...

Is your business email not working or not being delivered? In this episode of the Business Owner’s IT Podcast, Tony Gerasch and Ryan Carter break down one of the most common issues business owners face: email delivery failures. From missing invoices to lost communication, email problems can impact your business fast. The good news? Most of these issues come down to simple misconfigurations that ar...

Are you stuck constantly fixing IT problems… or is your technology finally working for you? In this episode of The Business Owner’s IT Podcast, Tony Gerasch and Ryan Carter break down what it really means to be on an IT journey, and why most businesses don’t even realize where they stand. From outdated systems and reactive firefighting… to proactive strategies, organization, and even “IT Nirvana,”...

Building a strong IT partner relationship isn’t just about technology, it’s about trust, service, and real business value. In this episode of The Business Owner’s IT Podcast, Tony Gerasch and Ryan Carter sit down with Alex Aguirre to talk about what really happens behind the scenes when businesses evaluate and switch Managed Service Providers (MSPs).From Alex’s early days selling vacuums door-to-d...

What does CMMC compliance really mean for business owners, and why should you care now? In this episode of The Business Owner’s IT Podcast, hosts Tony Gerasch and Ryan Carter break down the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) in plain English. They share real-world insight from their own journey toward CMMC alignment and explain how this evolving framework impacts businesses working...

Microsoft Copilot pricing is changing in 2026, and for business owners, the opportunity is real. But before adopting AI, there’s one critical question to answer:Is your Microsoft environment secure enough? In this episode of The Business Owner’s IT Podcast, Tony Gerasch and Ryan Carter break down Microsoft Copilot pricing, bundles, and Secure Score, and explain why security must come first when ad...

AI for Business is everywhere, but most business owners quickly realize it’s not as simple as flipping a switch. In this episode of The Business Owner’s IT Podcast, host Ryan Carter is joined by Nick Gerasch for a practical, no-hype conversation about AI for business, automation, and AI agents. They break down why AI often fails when expectations aren’t clear, how automation and generative AI actu...

🎧 Is artificial intelligence headed for a crash, or are we just witnessing the early stages of the next major technology shift?👉 In this episode of The Business Owner’s IT Podcast, hosts Tony Gerasch and Ryan Carter tackle one of the biggest questions facing business owners and tech leaders today: Is AI about to crash?🤔 Drawing on real-world experience from the dot-com era, the conversation com...

The holidays are the most dangerous time of year for small businesses, and hackers know it. In this episode of The Business Owner’s IT Podcast, hosts Tony Gerasch and Ryan Carter break down the real-world scams targeting business owners right now, including FBI holiday warnings, phishing emails, fake government notices, credit card skimmers, and why cybercriminals intentionally “detonate” attacks...

In this episode of The Business Owner’s IT Podcast, hosts Anthony Gerasch and Ryan Carter break down why Apple Pay may be the most secure way for business owners to make payments today. Inspired by a conversation with a government cryptography expert, Tony and Ryan discuss how Apple Pay tokenization, device security, and tap-to-pay encryption protect you from stolen card numbers, website breaches,...

Your remote workforce can be one of your biggest competitive advantages, or your most dangerous cybersecurity vulnerability. In this episode of The Business Owner’s IT Podcast, hosts Anthony Gerasch and Ryan Carter break down a shocking real-world case where foreign threat actors successfully infiltrated over 130 U.S. companies by posing as remote workers. Using fake identities, laptop farms, and...

AI is transforming productivity, innovation, and the way we work, but it's also changing how cyberattacks occur. In this episode of The Business Owner's IT Podcast, hosts Anthony Gerasch and Ryan Carter break down one of the first large-scale, AI-driven cyberattacks uncovered in the wild, and what it means for modern businesses. From Chinese threat actors using Claude to execute autonomous...

In this episode of The Business Owner's IT Podcast, hosts Anthony Gerasch and Ryan Carter break down the cybersecurity tool that's becoming essential for every growing business: the SIEM (Security Information and Event Management).Whether you're a business owner, tech champion, or someone responsible for keeping your company's data safe, this episode explains SIEMs in clear, practi...

Microsoft has officially ended support for Windows 10. No more security patches, compliance coverage, or software updates. In this episode of The Business Owner’s IT Podcast, hosts Anthony Gerasch and Ryan Carter break down exactly what this means for your business, your cybersecurity insurance, and your next steps toward Windows 11.💻 In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ Why Windows 10 Is Dead. What...

In this episode, Tony and Ryan dive deep into Copilot Agents, the next evolution of Microsoft Copilot that's transforming how businesses operate. They break down what Copilot Agents are, how they work, and how companies like Unique Computing Solutions are already using them to automate workflows, connect systems, and boost productivity.💡 What You'll Learn About Copilot Agents:- What a Cop...

Cybersecurity Insurance 101: Do you really know what's covered, what's not, and how to avoid being denied when a cyberattack hits? In this episode of The Business Owner's IT Podcast, hosts Anthony Gerasch and Ryan Carter sit down with Justin Reinmuth, President of techrug (Technology Risk Underwriting Group), to break down everything business owners need to understand about cybersecuri...

If you're a business owner, this is one of the most important things you can ask to protect your company from cyber threats and ensure your IT team is delivering real value. In this episode of The Business Owner's IT Podcast, hosts Anthony Gerasch and Ryan Carter break down the critical questions every business owner and tech champion should be asking their IT provider or MSP.👉 In this ep...

Welcome to The Business Owner's IT Podcast with hosts Anthony Gerasch and Ryan Carter! In this episode, we bring you The Free VPN Explained, a breakdown of why free VPNs aren't really free and how they can harm your business. Many executives and business owners trust free VPNs to secure their data, but the truth is that these apps often sell your information, break encryption, and expose i...

For a better experience, please watch this podcast on our Youtube channel here: https://youtu.be/Fp78YHpq9-Y A new Microsoft 365 Email Exploit is making headlines, and it’s putting business owners at risk. In this episode of The Business Owner’s IT Podcast, Anthony Gerasch and Ryan Carter break down the Direct Send vulnerability, explain how attackers spoof internal emails, and share how you can p...

QR Code Phishing Scams are on the rise, and even trained employees are falling for them. In this episode of The Business Owner’s IT Podcast, hosts Anthony Gerasch and Ryan Carter break down a real-life phishing campaign that tricked business owners into scanning malicious QR codes and entering their credentials.👉 What you’ll learn about QR Code Phishing Scams in this episode: ✅ How scammers use...