In this video, I share part 2 of a conversation I had with Jeff Novotny of Field Nation. He is their Director of Marketplace Provider Operations. Jeff and I discuss how Field Nation techs can level up their skills, how soft skills help technicians stand out, and Jeff’s Three “C’s” to success, and how to […]
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In this video, I share part 1 of a conversation I had with Jeff Novotny of Field Nation. He is their Director of Marketplace Provider Operations. Jeff and I discuss how YouTube can be used as a tool to help techs improve their skills. We discuss what Field Nation techs want, what they need to
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New to dealing with phone systems and dial tone issues? In this video, I’ll walk you through the basics of using an Adtran to troubleshoot your dial tone. Learn how to trace cables, identify where your dial tone is going, and isolate problems. Perfect for beginners looking to understand phone blocks and Adtran functionality. This
If you are an independent I.T. field contractor with your own customers, contract clients, or you work on platforms like Field Nation, CloudWork Pro, or Work Market and you live in California, you may be required to have a C-7 license. The threshold for needing the license is: If you’re working on a job where materials
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This is video is a part of my Field Nation series where I explain how I close Field Nation tickets for payments and maximize what I’m getting paid. It covers the entire close out process. From how to add expenses, ask for additional labor hours, and how to ensure you are meeting all the buyers
In this video I show an example service call where we had a VOIP phone that wasn’t powering up at all and had no data connection at the jack. I show how I used a tone and trace set to locate the correct house cabling and patch it into the switch. 💼 Want to Earn
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Do you get tired of receiving a Field Nation notification that says “Work Order Assigned to Another Provider”? This is how you access your Field Nation notification settings to turn off (or turn on) that notification. From Desktop: Go to your profile picture in the top right corner. Click “Settings”. It should take you to “Notifications”
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Looking for the perfect gift for the tech or DIY enthusiast in your life? 🎁 Join me, Michael from Field Tech Academy, as I showcase the ultimate gift-worthy tools from my daily tool bag. From affordable essentials to premium picks, I’ve got everything a field tech or handyman needs to stay organized and efficient on
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Field Tech Academy has introduced a partial Direct Client Package option to allow technicians to start their earning journey more quickly if they have limited budgets. The partial Direct Client Package replaces our previous “Direct Client Package Payment Plan” product. Click Here for more information on our Partial Direct Client Package Paying in full up
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On this service call, I was asked to re-install some old used speakers in a remodeled store. I had to remove the old ceiling tiles and cut new holes to mount the speakers in the drop ceiling. This is something you can do as an independent information technology field tech. Want to make money working
