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04/27/2026

Most business owners have never priced out a server.

Then they do, and the first reaction is usually "wow."

Not the good kind.

The thing is, server hardware isn't expensive without reason - it's built to a completely different standard than what you'd buy at Best Buy.

But that doesn't mean every business needs the same build, and it definitely doesn't mean you should be paying for specs you'll never use.

A good IT partner helps you buy what you actually need. Not the most impressive configuration on paper. Not whatever has the best margin.

Just the right tool for your workload.

That's a conversation worth having before you sign anything.

Want a second opinion - reach out to M2 Technology!

04/25/2026

There's a reason people say "I've got a guy for that."

Not "I've got a ticket number." Not "I've got a support queue." A person.

That used to be the standard for IT.

You called, you got someone who knew your setup, knew your history, and got to work.

Somewhere along the way - as companies got bigger and got bought up - that disappeared for a lot of businesses.

They replaced it with call flows, level-one dispatchers, and a process designed to handle volume, not your specific problem.

Most people don't want a help desk. They want a person.

Our newest episode is live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and wherever you listen.

https://youtu.be/yFIUsUk1lXw

04/24/2026

The hardest part of starting a new IT relationship isn't the technology.

It's the baggage.

We sit down with businesses all the time who've been burned - surprise invoices, hardware markups, support that went in circles. By the time we're in the room, their skepticism is through the roof.

You tell them there's no catch and they ask what the catch is.

That's what bad IT experiences do.

They don't just make people distrust one company - they make people distrust the whole industry.

And honestly, that's fair.

Rebuilding that takes longer. But it's worth it.

Catch the full conversation on Episode 53 - available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and wherever you listen.

04/23/2026

A business started buying all their own computers and monitors.

Not because they wanted to.

Because they stopped trusting their IT provider to do it for them.

80-100% markups on hardware will do that.

At some point it's easier to drive to Best Buy than to wonder how much you're getting charged on top of something you could just look up yourself.

The problem is - that's not your job. You hired an IT partner so you wouldn't have to think about that stuff.

When the relationship gets to that point, it's worth asking whether it's actually a partnership at all.

Episode 53 is live.If you've ever gotten off the phone with your IT provider and thought "that was useless" - this one's...
04/22/2026

Episode 53 is live.

If you've ever gotten off the phone with your IT provider and thought "that was useless" - this one's for you.

Brandon and Mike dig into why so many businesses are unhappy with their managed IT providers right now, and why the same complaints keep coming up over and over.

VC money buying up local MSPs. Support systems built to discourage you from calling. "Unlimited support" contracts with a very expensive asterisk. Hardware markups that quietly destroy trust.

These aren't rare situations. They're patterns - and they're worth talking about.

New episodes every week. Listen on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

https://youtu.be/yFIUsUk1lXw

04/21/2026

3 years of telling their old IT provider something was wrong.

3 years of workarounds, frustration, and being told it was fine.

New provider comes in. Fixed in an hour.

That's not a win for the new provider - that's an indictment of the old one. When you stop advocating for yourself because you've been told "that's just how it is" enough times, you start to accept problems that have real solutions.

If you've been living with the same IT headache for longer than you should, it might not be the technology.

01/29/2026

$340 billion.

That's the gaming industry right now.

By 2028?

$580 billion.

For context, that's seven times larger than the film industry. Larger than TV, film, and music combined.

Times two.

Yet people still call it a "side hobby."

Ben Kvalo from Midwest Games pointed this out, and it immediately reminded me of how business owners talk about IT. It's treated like a necessary evil until it becomes the thing that either saves you or sinks you.

The value was always there. The perception just took forever to catch up.

Makes you wonder what other "overhead costs" are actually strategic investments we're undervaluing.

Full episode with Ben Kvalo on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcast!

New IT Unplugged episode is live with Ben Kvalo from Midwest Games.https://youtu.be/09xM_3zwvX4Here's something I didn't...
01/28/2026

New IT Unplugged episode is live with Ben Kvalo from Midwest Games.
https://youtu.be/09xM_3zwvX4

Here's something I didn't expect to discuss on a tech podcast: research showing video games can improve longevity.

But that's where the conversation started, and it only got more interesting from there.

Ben's path (from radio to 2K working on Borderlands 2 and NBA 2K, to Blizzard, to Netflix, to founding Midwest Games in Wisconsin) isn't your typical trajectory.

What makes it relevant for business owners and IT pros is how he approached the decision to leave corporate security.

Three things that stood out:

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗽 𝗶𝘁𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳. Ben didn't just quit and hope for the best. He shared his idea, got feedback, whiteboarded possibilities, and validated the concept before committing. That's applicable whether you're launching a business or implementing new technology.

𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝘂𝗽𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲. Statistically, even failed founders advance 1.5 to 2 steps further in their careers than if they'd never tried. Successful founders? 2.5 to 3 steps. The risk isn't as scary when you look at the data.

𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. The most valuable thing Ben gained wasn't revenue or recognition. It was understanding the full scope of what leadership actually deals with. That makes you better at every job that follows.

He's now publishing indie games (Tombwater, The Legend of Baboo, Floor is...what!?) and advocating for Wisconsin's gaming industry through the Wisconsin Games Alliance.

Worth a listen if you're analytical by nature but have been stuck in analysis paralysis.

01/27/2026

Ever wonder what it takes to walk away from Netflix to start a gaming company in Wisconsin?

Tomorrow's IT Unplugged features Ben Kvalo, founder of Midwest Games.

He went from working on massive franchises like Borderlands 2 and NBA 2K at 2K and Blizzard to building something entirely his own.

But here's what caught me off guard: his analytical approach to risk.

As IT professionals, we're wired to think systematically, but we often let that same analytical nature paralyze us when it comes to big decisions.

Ben breaks down how he tested his business idea before jumping, why failed founders statistically come out ahead, and the unexpected research showing video games might actually extend your life.

If you've been sitting on a business idea or wondering how to make that career leap, this one's worth your time.

New episode drops tomorrow.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4lipjw3plLZuTGRD0Pz0PdSyaMivhA6a

Signage is up at our new Green Bay location!It's one of those things you don't think about until you see it done right -...
01/26/2026

Signage is up at our new Green Bay location!

It's one of those things you don't think about until you see it done right - quality signage matters.

First impressions count, and we wanted ours to reflect the work we do inside.

Covenant Sign and Graphics delivered exactly what we were looking for.

Professional ex*****on, no hassles, done when they said it would be.

Appreciate working with local partners who take their work seriously!

We just found out we're the 16th fastest growing company in our region according to Insight Publications.We're grateful....
12/05/2025

We just found out we're the 16th fastest growing company in our region according to Insight Publications.

We're grateful. This recognition belongs to our team who brings expertise and responsiveness to every client interaction, and to our clients who trust us to protect their businesses.

In the MSP space, it's easy to get lost in the noise. We've stayed focused on what matters: being reliable, transparent, and treating every partnership like it actually is one.

Growth like this doesn't happen by accident. It happens when you prioritize service over everything else.

Thank you to everyone who's been part of this journey.

And the winner is...Kat Po**ck from Eagle Performance Plastics!Kat has won our Yeti giveaway from last weeks Manufacturi...
11/03/2025

And the winner is...

Kat Po**ck from Eagle Performance Plastics!

Kat has won our Yeti giveaway from last weeks Manufacturing First Expo.

It was a great event and can't wait to attend again next year.

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