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Insights and interviews for Microsoft field pros, trainers, and leaders. The Microsoft Mega Byte is a podcast for anyone selling, demoing, or representing the Microsoft ecosystem at retail or at events.
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GIVEAWAY ALERT! As a thank-you to all our listeners, you have until 11/12 to enter to win a VISA gift card! Visit https://aka.ms/megabytegiveaway There’s always so much happening at Microsoft that it can be tricky to stay up to date on new products, services, and announcements. Not to worry! On this episode, four Microsoft Master Trainers each review one of their favorite new announcements and, since it is a video episode, we show you some live demonstrations so you can hit the ground running as you try these apps, devices, and games yourself. Connect with us on Social!https://drum.io/expertzone
Special Announcement! The Mega Byte is hosting its first GIVEAWAY! If you’re interested in a pre-loaded Visa gift card, simply head over to https://aka.ms/megabytegiveaway to enter to win. You must enter by October 15th, 2022 to be eligible! *Only one entry per person‘Tis the Season!...of pre-holiday gift giving research, shopping, and browsing. So, let’s start out the right way and cover off on the best ways for you as a shopper to get what you need from your sales pro during the busy holiday season, and for you as a sales pro to get what you need from your customers. To help us navigate these potentially perilous waters, we welcome Kayla Griffin to the show to discuss shopping strategies, selling strategies, and demo strategies from both the buying and selling perspectives.
Tis the Season!...of pre-holiday gift-giving research, shopping, and browsing. So, let’s start out the right way and cover off on the best ways for you as a shopper to get what you need from your sales pro during the busy holiday season, and for you as a sales pro to get what you need from your customers. To help us navigate these potentially perilous waters, we welcome Kayla Griffin to the show to discuss shopping strategies, selling strategies, and demo strategies from both the buying and selling perspectives. Special Announcement! The Mega Byte is hosting its first GIVEAWAY! If you’re interested in a pre-loaded Visa gift card, simply head over to aka.ms/megabytegiveaway to enter to win. You must enter by October 15th, 2022 to be eligible! *Only one entry per person
Watch the video episode on YouTube here! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFLuyim97sOZbOE4xkMQ2GaxyRdIzGY32 - How can a student make use of a Windows 11 touch device?- What benefits are there for gaming (hey, gotta have some fun, right?) for Windows devices?- Drowning in tasks and to-dos? Watch or listen for a special tip. Watch or listen to this special video episode where 4 Microsoft trainers each share their favorite back-to-school features in Windows 11 which saves time, reduces stress, and yes, is sometimes downright magical.
Can you really call it cheating? Some people do. We call it: Premium benefits in the Office apps that help learners of all ages get more out of their education. Watch or listen to this special video episode where 4 Microsoft trainers each share their favorite back-to-school feature that saves time, reduces stress, and is sometimes downright magical.
From a hardware, software, and ecosystem perspective, there’s no argument about it: Microsoft is premium. Surface devices offer premium build quality.Windows 11 offers premium features.Microsoft 365 unlocks premium benefits. So, what specific tactics help sell premium? To help answer this, Brian speaks with Microsoft field sales pro, Dewone Whipple. Dewone comes from a rich background of selling premium across luxury and fashion brands, and has sales insights for all of us who represent Microsoft in the field and in store.
How often do you think about the physical and digital clutter that surrounds all of us? Note-taking, task management, delegation, family calendars, scratchpads with multiple ideas halfway captured, the list truly goes on and on. Don’t you think the company that developed powerhouse apps like Word, Excel, and Outlook might have a few tricks up its sleeve in terms of helping you stay organized and on-task?Trust me. It does.Listen in as we review 4 of our favorite organization apps from Microsoft, and how they affect our lives and families. As if that isn’t good enough, none of these apps cost a penny.
Microsoft has unveiled the newest member of the Surface family, the Surface Laptop Go 2! Master Trainers Brian Govatos, Alex Humble, and Kyle Van Son hopped on a quick live stream to discuss what’s new with this device, who it’s for, and to cover off on some frequently asked questions. Listen to the audio from that stream here in this episode of the podcast! Episode feedback? Questions? Email Brian at v-brgova@microsoft.com
When we think about Xbox, we might not immediately think about PC Gaming. However, PC Gaming is becoming more and more prominent in the Xbox gaming ecosystem with games, services, and even accessories spanning both the realms of consoles and PCs.This week, we speak with Xbox Master Trainer Tony Hannides and get his take on the best games available on Game Pass for PC (and of course, Game Pass Ultimate) that offer unique gaming experiences for our PC-focused players. • What are the differences between playing games on PC and Xbox console? • Why are some titles particularly worth exploring on PC? • What are some of the best Xbox accessories our PC players can take advantage of? Episode feedback? Shoot us an email! v-brgova@microsoft.com
· Defining and deploying “microlearning” · Why are countless users learning about Excel...on TikTok?· What does Mike’s experience tell us about the current knowledge gaps and needs of our customers? Comments? Feedback? Shoot Brian a note at v-brgova@microsoft.com
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It’s only been a matter of months, but Windows 11 is already receiving some major feature updates. In fact, there are so many changes that we’re talking with our very own Kyle Van Son to review what’s new, what’s changed, and how to get the most out of your Windows 11 PC.
Watch the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel! https://youtube.com/expertzone
What’s new? Glad you asked. In today’s episode, we invite 3 Microsoft Master Trainers on to discuss some of the latest Microsoft news, and why it matters.
Then, we switch gears to respond to some of your comments. We intend to make this a recurring segment, so keep those comments and questions coming, whether on our ExpertZone YouTube channel, Facebook Group, or elsewhere. We want to hear from you.
Now, let’s hear from Brian, Tony, Alex, and Kyle!
A candid conversation can have the power to really, truly, and honestly change hearts and minds and to deeply affect perspectives. For many of us, terms like Accessibility and Diversity risk becoming catch-all ideas for good intentions. But what lives a few layers deeper under these terms? What’s the real-world impact of a corporation like Microsoft when it embraces a culture of Accessibility?
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Tis the season for a best-of episode! Gather ‘round the crackling fire and listen in to several discussions over the past two years ranging in topics from Teams, Windows, Xbox, Ergonomics, and more!
Happy Holidays to every retail pro, trainer, and brand representative out there!
A quick, byte-sized holiday treat for this selling season to review where to access Microsoft training content across social media, and why now is the best time to ramp up on your learnings and demos. Listen in as Brian and Tony discuss the different ways you can stay on top of your game.
How are demos affected during the holiday season?
What tactics are best for condensing the sales process?
What are the best strategies to make sure sales aren’t lost due to inventory issues?
Are you ready? This week, we speak with 6 top-performing Microsoft field team pros from across the country to answer that all-important question: How can we get the most out of this holiday selling season? Listen in as we hear different perspectives, tips, and strategies for optimizing our customer engagements this critical time of the year.
• What were some of the key Windows 11 launch moments?
• What are some current misconceptions about Windows 11?
• Which key Windows 11 demos are essential for customers to experience?
This week, we revisit Windows 11 and talk about its historic launch, impact, and what to look forward to for the future of Windows. To help us along the way, we welcome back Thomas Bille, Director Product Marketing Manager for Windows, to share his insights and perspectives on the development and launch of Windows 11.
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