I would suggest you get the first one of those two on the to do list. I can't comment much on the second as that is my major problem as well.
Jon On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 2:28 PM, James Rankin <kz2...@googlemail.com> wrote: > I did give some thought to that, it's on my to-do list right next to > "build a decent lab" and "try to stop eating as much rich food" > > On 7 February 2012 19:17, Steven Peck <sep...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> I will suggest you invest in your own domain name. (You can still use >> blogspot). It's pretty cheap, it also makes things more portable and >> later, you can use it for your email should you go independant and not lose >> the existing work or your 'identity branding'. >> >> >> On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 4:39 AM, James Rankin <kz2...@googlemail.com>wrote: >> >>> Well, I decided to start blogging up a bit of AppSense stuff, and I seem >>> to be enjoying it! Good call. >>> >>> Mr Webster, I offer no apologies for stealing your "bigot" moniker for >>> the title for my blog. >>> >>> Anyone else who may use this software can read my ramblings at >>> http://appsensebigot.blogspot.com >>> >>> Cheers, >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> JR >>> >>> On 6 February 2012 20:49, Webster <webs...@carlwebster.com> wrote: >>> >>>> PLEASE DO. I paid my own money to take the course (using a fellow >>>> CTPs partner status to get it dirt cheap) but that is a set of software >>>> with a LOT of options. >>>> >>>> Thanks >>>> >>>> >>>> Carl Webster >>>> >>>> Consultant and Citrix Technology Professional >>>> >>>> http://www.CarlWebster.com <http://www.carlwebster.com/> >>>> >>>> From: James Rankin <kz2...@googlemail.com> >>>> Reply-To: NT Issues <ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com> >>>> Date: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 20:16:47 +0000 >>>> >>>> To: NT Issues <ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com> >>>> Subject: Re: OT - ugh! >>>> >>>> I actually have some natural talent as a writer (as opposed to >>>> anything in IT which is completely learned). I might start a blog >>>> concentrating on AppSense (which is woefully under-represented at the >>>> moment, IMO) >>>> Sent from my SR-71 Blackbird >>>> ------------------------------ >>>> *From: *Webster <webs...@carlwebster.com> >>>> *Date: *Mon, 6 Feb 2012 19:35:57 +0000 >>>> *To: *NT System Admin Issues<ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com> >>>> *ReplyTo: *"NT System Admin Issues" < >>>> ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com> >>>> *Subject: *Re: OT - ugh! >>>> >>>> I will have to give MBS 100% credit. He bugged, pestered, annoyed >>>> and prodded me until I started writing. Once I started writing, people >>>> started reading. Once people started reading, I gained a "name" in the >>>> Citrix space. Once I got a "name", I was honored with the CTP. Once I got >>>> the CTP, I was instantly in a really nice network of extremely smart >>>> people. >>>> >>>> I initially balked at the idea of going solo because "just how much >>>> Citrix work can there possibly be out there"? And besides, who in the >>>> world would hire me! to do anything? All my work comes thru my web site, >>>> Experts Exchange, fellow CTP, LinkedIn, Dice and word-of-mouth. >>>> >>>> Share your knowledge (even if like me you don't think you have >>>> anything to share) with the community and you may be surprised at what >>>> opens up for you. >>>> >>>> If you decide to go the writing route (which I strongly encourage you >>>> to do), be prepared to receive a bunch or criticism for what you share. >>>> Only those who stick their neck out and share, get recognized. >>>> >>>> I recommend you read the book, The Nomadic Developer. Wherever you >>>> see the word developer in the book, insert your title of choice (Network >>>> Admin, Network Engineer, Network Consultant, Systems Analyst, etc). >>>> >>>> I estimate I turn down 3 FTEs a week, and probably that many work >>>> offers every week. I can't possibly get to all the Citrix work that comes >>>> my way or all the AD work the Citrix world is throwing my way. >>>> >>>> I know rates depend on the area of the country you are in and I >>>> thought MBS was nuts when he told me to up my rate, but I charge $150/hr >>>> plus expenses and have had no one (but contracting agencies) complain. As >>>> busy as I am, maybe I need to up my rates again! :) >>>> >>>> Thanks >>>> >>>> >>>> Carl Webster >>>> >>>> Consultant and Citrix Technology Professional >>>> >>>> http://www.CarlWebster.com <http://www.carlwebster.com/> >>>> >>>> From: Don Kuhlman <drkuhl...@yahoo.com> >>>> Reply-To: NT Issues <ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com> >>>> Date: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 11:01:12 -0800 >>>> >>>> To: NT Issues <ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com> >>>> Subject: Re: OT - ugh! >>>> >>>> This may be out of scope for the list, but since it's been touched >>>> on, do any of our successful entrepreneurs care to share how you got your >>>> own thing going? >>>> For example, did you start out by advertising, cold calling, website, >>>> contacting head hunters for work or (all of the above)? >>>> >>>> Just curious of some successful steps that you folks took to get >>>> going. 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