How to Future-Proof a Legacy Business and Embrace Change with Jeff King

EPISODE: As 2024 approaches, businesses must evaluate their stance on digital transformation and emerging tech. From real estate to music, blind spots are common in legacy industries, particularly amongst those that have enjoyed stable status quo operations and practices over decades. In this episode, seasoned executive Jeff King stresses the importance of agility and proactive strategy in an era where big tech disruptions are the norm and evolving consumer trends are difficult to keep pace with. King emphasizes the critical role of organizational culture in embracing change and identifying how transformative technologies like blockchain, web3, and AI might impact, reshape, or add value to their offerings in a fast-paced digital landscape.EPISODE RESOURCESVisit our website for guest info, transcripts, links, and resources for today's show.GUESTJeff King was named CEO of the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver in 2021. REBGV is a professional association of 15,000 REALTORS®, the second largest of its kind in Canada. Prior to this appointment, Jeff served as COO and Corporate Development Officer for SOCAN, the “Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada”, a performance rights organization that licenses works and collects/distributes royalties for more than 185,000 Canadian music creators and approximately 4.5 million international affiliates. He was named the COO of the Year by M&A Today in 2019, 2020, and 2021 for his time in the music industry. In 2023, he was recognized as one of the Most Influential Leaders in Real Estate by Tycoon Magazine and in the Top 20 Most Dynamic CEOs in Canada by CEO Magazine. Jeff holds a BA Honours from Wilfrid Laurier University and his expertise in strategy, innovation, licensing, distribution, technology, and corporate planning has made him a sought-after speaker at conferences around the world. GUEST QUOTE“Data is morphing into the new oil.”HELP US GROWSubscribe, review, and connect with From The Blockchain on social!WANT TO SPONSOR the show? We'd love to hear from you!- INQUIRE HEREHAVE IDEAS for the show? Let us know!FROM THE BLOCKCHAINwebsiteyoutube NEW!linkedintiktokinstagramthreads NEW!facebook NEW!twitter HOST - Ashley Smith linkedintiktokinstagramthreadstwitterMusic by: Spottie WiFiPresented by: Fame Lady Squad