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629: Balancing Tech Support: Accessibility, Solo Entrepreneurship & Innovative Solutions with Adam Rice

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In this episode of Command Control Power, the hosts are joined by returning guest Adam Rice of Ask Adam. They discuss the challenges and benefits of being a solo tech support consultant, including balancing large business clients with residential work. Adam shares his innovative equitable pricing model, designed to make tech support accessible to everyone, regardless of their financial situation. The conversation also touches on tools like TailScale and Alectrona Patch, effective strategies for leveraging tech tools as a solo consultant, and the nuances of building and maintaining client trust in both residential and business settings.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back, Adam Rice! 00:28 Adam's Background and Living in Philadelphia 02:08 Residential vs. Business Clients 02:47 Solo Consulting and Family Involvement 06:45 Challenges of Hiring and Subcontracting 16:35 Marketing Strategies and Client Demographics 21:39 Private Equity and Client Stability 27:20 Navigating Business Without Contracts 28:33 Shifting Focus to Residential Clients 29:58 The Importance of Client Relationships 31:47 Discussing Business Rates and Models 32:54 Implementing Equitable Pricing 35:03 Challenges and Benefits of Sliding Scale Pricing 48:58 Tools and Techniques for Business Efficiency 57:53 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans

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In this episode of Command Control Power, the hosts are joined by returning guest Adam Rice of Ask Adam. They discuss the challenges and benefits of being a solo tech support consultant, including balancing large business clients with residential work. Adam shares his innovative equitable pricing model, designed to make tech support accessible to everyone, regardless of their financial situation. The conversation also touches on tools like TailScale and Alectrona Patch, effective strategies for leveraging tech tools as a solo consultant, and the nuances of building and maintaining client trust in both residential and business settings.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back, Adam Rice! 00:28 Adam's Background and Living in Philadelphia 02:08 Residential vs. Business Clients 02:47 Solo Consulting and Family Involvement 06:45 Challenges of Hiring and Subcontracting 16:35 Marketing Strategies and Client Demographics 21:39 Private Equity and Client Stability 27:20 Navigating Business Without Contracts 28:33 Shifting Focus to Residential Clients 29:58 The Importance of Client Relationships 31:47 Discussing Business Rates and Models 32:54 Implementing Equitable Pricing 35:03 Challenges and Benefits of Sliding Scale Pricing 48:58 Tools and Techniques for Business Efficiency 57:53 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans

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