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1. 20

   20 - Facebook Messenger is not the solution

   Facebook Messenger is not the solution

   Feb 18, 2019

   4m
2. 19

   19 - Anthony Citrinite - MeetHook

   For this episode I spoke with Anthony Citrinite of MeetHook, which connects music industry professionals with people seeking instruction, advice, or music business insights. We discussed what led to the creation of this business, the professional musicians who have mentored him, and the…

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   Oct 4, 2018

   44m
3. 18

   18 - Nick Ruffini - Revoice Media

   For this episode I spoke with Nick Ruffini of Revoice Media. We discussed The Good Parts podcast that he produces for musician Andy Grammer, Nick’s own long-running Drummer’s Resource Podcast, and what he thinks most people miss when it comes to online content and content creation. This episode…

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   Sep 26, 2018

   1h 16m
4. 17

   17 - Katelin Kennedy - Fallone SV

   For this episode I spoke with Katelin Kennedy, co-founder of Fallone SV, a law firm serving startup founders. We discussed the legal challenges most startup founders don’t prepare themselves for, how the EU’s GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) affects startup companies, and the ways that...

   Sep 21, 2018

   51m
5. 16

   16 - Dan Speca - Greenwich Odeum

   For this episode I spoke with Dan Speca, president of the Greenwich Odeum in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. We discussed what it took to resurrect this historic theater, what he believes makes for a good venue, and what he has learned from being part of this massive undertaking. This episode is...

   Sep 5, 2018

   53m
6. 15

   15 - Andy Gesner - HIP Video Promo

   For this episode I spoke with Andy Gesner, founder and president of HIP Video Promo, a music video promotion company. We discussed what makes for a great music video, how they measure success in a world where many artists buy fake views and fake followers on social media, and the massive amount…

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   Aug 29, 2018

   41m
7. 14

   14 - Jon Hull - Drum Tech

   For this episode I spoke with Jon Hull, drum tech for Rich Redmond, the drummer for Jason Aldean. We discussed the importance of clear communication in your work, the vast amount of time he spends attending to the details of his job, and how he has learned to adapt instruments and sound to every...

   Aug 15, 2018

   48m
8. 13

   13 - Mike Doyle - Drive 80 Studios

   For this episode I spoke with Mike Doyle, owner of Drive 80 Studios, which creates animated videos for businesses. We discussed his belief that you should do one thing and do it really well, how people often undervalue the power and effectiveness of cartoons, and why you should never be in a grey...

   Aug 8, 2018

   56m
9. 12

   12 - Gina Yacone - Braintrace

   For this episode I spoke with Gina Yacone, Director of Sales at Braintrace, a cybersecurity company. We discussed the thousands of compromised credentials her company has found on the dark web, what type of business is often an easy target for black hat hackers, and what she learned during her...

   Aug 1, 2018

   53m
10. 11

    11 - Jake Kiser - StrongKey

    For this episode I spoke with Jake Kiser, CEO of StrongKey, a cybersecurity company specializing in user authentication and data encryption. We discussed his claim that StrongKey can give you the same security the Department of Defense uses for less than you [would] spend on a photocopier…

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    Jul 25, 2018

    41m
11. 10

    10 - Tamara Rogers - Pithia Inc

    For this episode I spoke with Tamara Rogers, a blockchain lawyer and general counsel with Pithia Incorporated. We discussed her company’s recent purchase of public stock using cryptocurrency, why she describes blockchain as a “genuine disruptive technology”, and the potential uses for blockchain...

    Jul 17, 2018

    51m
12. 9

    9 - Laurie Ruettimann

    For this episode I spoke with Laurie Ruettimann, a writer, speaker and consultant specializing in Human Resources and general workforce issues. We discussed the various ways most workplaces are broken and how to fix them, why she felt she could only change the system from the outside and not…

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    Jul 11, 2018

    42m
13. 8

    8 - Ken Moore - Anfield

    For this episode I spoke with Ken Moore, CEO of Anfield. We discussed how companies that do not train its people consistently underperform companies that do, a case where a lack of training led to a public relations disaster for a major airline, and the art of tactfully telling a client that they...

    Jul 2, 2018

    47m
14. 7

    7 - Michele Riggs - DownTown Knits

    For this episode I spoke with Michele Riggs, owner of the store DownTown Knits. We discussed the skills she developed at IBM that she applied to the creation and growth of her arts & crafts store, the areas where they far exceed anything Amazon could offer, and how – in a world obsessed with tech...

    Jun 28, 2018

    47m
15. 6

    6 - Rebecca Lavoie - Crime Writers On...

    For this episode I spoke with Rebecca Lavoie, who is best known as the creator and host of the hit podcast “Crime Writers On…”. She also hosts the podcasts “These Are Their Stories” and “Mom And Dad Are Fighting” and has co-authored four books with her husband, Kevin Flynn. We discussed the large...

    Jun 21, 2018

    40m
16. 5

    5 - Jason Edwards - ProLogix Percussion

    For this episode I spoke with Jason Edwards, CEO and founder of ProLogix Percussion. ProLogix makes high quality drumming practice pads and practice tools that are used by drummers the world over. We discussed the evolution of his company (which began with him making the products by hand in his...

    Jun 15, 2018

    41m
17. 4

    4 - Brandon Hoe - Empathy Improves Marketing

    For this episode I spoke with Brandon Hoe, Marketing Strategist and Creative Director at ClearSketch as well as Founder and Inventor at Helium, which develops professional-grade photography and filmmaking tools for smartphones. We discussed the importance of empathy in marketing work, the mistake...

    May 30, 2018

    43m
18. 3

    3 - Jean-Paul Dame - The importance of experience

    For this episode I spoke with Jean-Paul Dame, owner of Fire Horse Films, a high definition media production company. We discussed the skills you develop from experience that you do not get from film school and the misguided belief many people have that the equipment and technology does all of the...

    May 23, 2018

    1h 08m
19. 2

    2 - Eddie Riddell - The power of predictive analytics

    For this episode I spoke with Eddie Riddell, CEO of All Associates Group. They use data analytics to create predictive models detailing the impact and expense document creation and management have within an organization. That description may not grab you, but trust me, it is actually fascinating....

    May 17, 2018

    43m
20. 1

    1 - Alex Ryan - The advantages of being an outsider

    For this episode I spoke with Alex Ryan, CEO of Evolve Solutions Group, a consulting company specializing in disciplines such as change management and sales enablement. We discussed the benefits of being an outsider and how many of today’s businesses over-emphasize speed with their work.

    May 14, 2018

    26m