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A Quick Brew

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by David Bancroft and James Sharples

47 episodes
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'A Quick Brew' is your virtual weekly sit-down with two mates, Dave and James. Just 20 minutes. No rambling. No filler. Just real chat that gets you thinking, smiling, and maybe even seeing the world a little differently. Each episode, we'll dive into everyday observations and cover topics relating to business, well-being, careers, and how the world seems to be shifting around us. Thoughtful yet relaxed, it’s the perfect blend of insight and banter to enjoy on your break, commute, or wind-down. Big ideas, small moments, endless conversation...Enjoy!

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9/30/2025

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August 5, 2026

Marketing MSPs: Building Trust at Scale ft. Josh Smith

<p>Josh Smith from Wingman made a bold career switch move. He reached out to his (now) Director on LinkedIn with no sales experience, no CV attached, just personality and a willingness to make a leap.</p><p></p><p>Two and a half years later, he's traveling the world for expos, and working with MSPs across the English speaking world! This week Dave speaks with him about career pivots, why you should hire on personality not just skillset, and why embarrassment is often the only thing standing between you and your next opportunity.</p><p></p><p><b>What they discuss:</b></p><p></p><p>📱 How a LinkedIn message got him his dream job<br />💼 Wingman's niche approach to marketing in the IT channel<br />🌍 US/Canada expansion<br />🤖 Optimising for AI search<br />📊 Why MSPs struggle to productise AI<br /></p><p>As always, enjoy, with your 'Quick Brew' ⏱️☕🎙️</p><hr /><p>🤝 Connect with Josh on LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-smith-b181b6184/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-smith-b181b6184/</a></p><p>💻 Learn more abuot Wingman online: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://wingmanmspmarketing.com/" target="_blank">https://wingmanmspmarketing.com/</a></p><p>📖 Read Josh's book recommendation: Choose Trust: Building relationships for business success: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amzn.eu/d/06TD6O9S" target="_blank">https://amzn.eu/d/06TD6O9S</a></p><hr /><p>❤️ Thank you to our sponsors, Loomyna. Your AI conversation coach - helping managers, leaders, and HR professionals rehearse, refine, and communicate with clarity, confidence, and care.<br />🔗 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://wellityglobal.com/meet-loomyna/" target="_blank">https://wellityglobal.com/meet-loomyna/</a><br />🤑 Don't forget to use the discount code: BREW10</p><hr /><p></p>

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July 29, 2026

It Takes More Energy to Be Rude!

<p><b>This week Dave and James suggest courtesy is dying, and we're treating people like they're our personal punching bags.</b></p><p></p><p>What they discuss:</p><p></p><p>🎤 James' Center Parcs incident<br />🎵 Why weddings are chaos when you ask guests for playlists<br />🍽️ Why waiters don't deserve to be screamed at<br />👨‍⚖️ Kids football referees dealing with aggressive parents<br />✈️ Airport desk staff and the rudeness they face<br />🏢 Leadership: assertiveness without being an a*sehole<br />🙏 Why being decent takes less energy than being angry</p><p></p><p>This is about remembering we're all human and respecting people doing their jobs.</p><p></p><p>As always, enjoy, with your 'Quick Brew' ⏱️☕🎙️</p><p></p><hr /><p>❤️ Thank you to our sponsors, Loomyna. Your AI conversation coach - helping managers, leaders, and HR professionals rehearse, refine, and communicate with clarity, confidence, and care.<br />🔗 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://wellityglobal.com/meet-loomyna/" target="_blank">https://wellityglobal.com/meet-loomyna/</a><br />🤑 Don't forget to use the discount code: BREW10</p><p></p><hr /><p>#aquickbrew #podcast #courtesy #respect #hospitality #communication #kindness #leadership #DJing #workplace #culture #mentalhealth #humanconnection #empathy</p>

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July 22, 2026

Life's Too Short, Stop F***ing About! ft. Heather MacDonald

<p>Heather from Counting Creators knows something most MSPs don't: if your financial house isn't in order, you can't see s**t. And she says it unapologetically.</p><p></p><p><b>What they discuss:</b></p><p></p><p>💰 Why a financial house in order is the foundation to every business decision<br />📊 The Evolve benchmark model: 80% recurring revenue, 20% non-recurring (projects/hardware/upsells)<br />🏆 Building teams where nobody's waiting for someone to leave<br />👥 Trust over micromanagement: hire for their skills, then step back<br />🧠 ADHD, autism, dyslexia as superpowers<br />💊 HRT and perimenopause: why it matters in business and why men need to know<br />✉️ LinkedIn as your mailbox: posting three times a week keeps you visible<br />❌ Turning down clients because they're not a fit<br />🎤 The journey from breakdown to international speaker<br /></p><p>As always, enjoy, with your 'Quick Brew' ⏱️☕🎙️</p><hr /><p>🤝 Connect with Heather on LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/heathermacdonaldalford-yourmspfinanceexpert-profitpreview/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/heathermacdonaldalford-yourmspfinanceexpert-profitpreview/</a></p><hr /><p>📖 Read Heathers book recommendations:</p><p>📕 Leadership Mindset 2.0: The Psychology and Neuroscience of Reaching your Full Potential: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://amzn.eu/d/0dVZDsj9" target="_blank">amzn.eu/d/0dVZDsj9</a></p><p>📘 All My Friends are Superheroes: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amzn.eu/d/08SY8dbS" target="_blank">https://amzn.eu/d/08SY8dbS</a></p><p>📙 Who Moved My Cheese: How to Deal With Change in Your Work and in Your Life: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amzn.eu/d/087t0BHZ" target="_blank">https://amzn.eu/d/087t0BHZ</a></p><hr /><p>❤️ Thank you to our sponsors, Loomyna. Your AI conversation coach - helping managers, leaders, and HR professionals rehearse, refine, and communicate with clarity, confidence, and care.<br />🔗 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://wellityglobal.com/meet-loomyna/" target="_blank">https://wellityglobal.com/meet-loomyna/</a><br />🤑 Don't forget to use the discount code: BREW10</p><hr /><p>#aquickbrew #podcast #MSP #finance #bookkeeping #neurodiversity #ADHD #autism #dyslexia #HRT #menopause #teamculture #leadership #businessowner #entrepreneurs #linkedin #marketing #businesspodcast</p><hr /><p></p>

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What is A Quick Brew?

'A Quick Brew' is your virtual weekly sit-down with two mates, Dave and James.

Just 20 minutes. No rambling. No filler. Just real chat that gets you thinking, smiling, and maybe even seeing the world a little differently. Each episode, we'll dive into everyday observations and cover topics relating to business, well-being, careers, and how the world seems to be shifting around us.

Thoughtful yet relaxed, it’s the perfect blend of insight and banter to enjoy on your break, commute, or wind-down.

Big ideas, small moments, endless conversation...Enjoy!

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

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This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

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