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The Matthew Byrd Podcast
by Matthew Byrd + Reality Capture Network
This is a podcast for those who push boundaries, embrace innovation, and strive for excellence. Matthew sits down with disruptors, innovators, and lifelong learners across multiple industries, from reality capture and emerging tech to entrepreneurship, branding, and personal growth. In every conversation, we break down the mindsets, habits, and lessons behind success, because having a vision isn’t enough. It takes relentless action. If you’re driven to evolve, think bigger, and shape the future, let’s learn together from the journey of others. Join me and subscribe to this podcast!
Episodes
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Is AI Ruining the Job Market? | Jessica Cafferty
Is AI making it harder to get hired? As artificial intelligence transforms the job market, resumes are becoming harder to distinguish, automated applications are flooding employers, and qualified candidates are struggling to stand out. In this episode of the Matthew Byrd Podcast, Matthew sits…
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AI Won’t Replace Surveyors… But This Might | Rami Tamimi
What happens when surveying, reality capture, and AI collide? On this episode of the Matthew Byrd Podcast, Matthew sits down with professional surveyor, educator, YouTube creator, and geospatial technologist Rami Tamimi to talk about where the surveying industry is headed—and why simply owning…
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Digital Twins Are More Than 3D | Kelly Watt on Reality Capture, AI and What Comes Next
What actually makes something a digital twin and when is it just a 3D model with a better name? Kelly Watt joins Matthew Byrd in the Reality Capture Network studio for a deep conversation about the evolution of reality capture, digital twins, LiDAR, AI and the technology changing how we…
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The Future of Reality Capture: AI, LiDAR & Digital Twins | Jeremy Pilgrim
What happens when you spend nearly 30 years mapping thousands of schools—and watch reality capture evolve from paper drawings and early CAD to LiDAR, digital twins, AI, and Gaussian splats? In this episode of the Matthew Byrd Podcast, Matthew sits down with Jeremy Pilgrim, Managing Director of...
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From a Park Bench to Intel: Building a Reality Capture Business | Ken Smerz
Ken Smerz has built one of the larger VDC companies in North America—but the road there was anything but predictable. After breaking away from a previous business, Ken and 11 members of his team found themselves with no money and working together from a local park. A major relationship with Intel...
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Burn the Boats: Chrissy Barron on Building Million-Dollar Brands, Marketing Psychology & AI
What separates businesses that thrive from those that disappear? In this episode of the Matthew Byrd Podcast, marketing strategist, entrepreneur, and fractional CMO Chrissy Barron shares the mindset that helped her build and scale seven-figure brands. From betting her life savings on a startup to...
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The Art of the Detour | John Kundly on Reinventing Your Life
What if the greatest setback in your life is actually preparing you for your greatest success? In this episode of the Matthew Byrd Podcast, Matthew sits down with John Kundly—TEDx speaker, leadership coach, author of The Art of the Detour, and someone whose journey from homelessness to helping...
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Are We Calling Everything a DIGITAL TWIN?
What actually makes a digital twin? Is it a 3D model? A point cloud? A connected data set? Does it need IoT? Does it need to change over time? And most importantly, does any of that matter if nobody actually uses it? In the first Reality Capture Network Roundtable, Matt Byrd brings together…
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From Bulldozer to Software Founder | John Downing on Building Technology That Actually Works
What happens when someone spends decades in the dirt before ever stepping into the software world? In this episode of the Matthew Byrd Podcast, John Downing shares an incredible journey from laboring in manholes and operating bulldozers to building innovative technology that's changing heavy…
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Fighter. Builder. Innovator. | The Morgan Drivas Story
What does an undefeated MMA fighter know about construction technology? A lot more than you might think. Morgan Drivas has taken one of the more unconventional paths into the built environment. After going 5–0 as an amateur MMA fighter and training alongside some of the best in the sport, Morgan...
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Google Drive for 3D? The Future of 3D Is Closer Than You Think | Alon Grinshpoon
What happens when the worlds of AI, reality capture, digital twins, and entrepreneurship collide? In this episode of the Matthew Byrd Podcast, Matt sits down with Alon Grinshpoon, Founder & CEO of Echo3D, to explore how 3D asset management is becoming a critical piece of the digital…
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Stop Blending In, Start Standing Out | Branding & Creativity with Nathan Zanders
What separates truly memorable brands from everyone else? According to Nathan Zanders, it isn't bigger marketing budgets—it's better creative thinking. In this episode, Matthew Byrd sits down with Nathan Zanders, Co-Founder of Mox Collective, to explore the science of creativity, why most...
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They Just Found a Lost Civilization in the Amazon | How LiDAR Is Rewriting History
What if everything we thought we knew about the Amazon was wrong? In this episode of the Matthew Byrd Podcast, Matthew sits down with an incredible roundtable of geospatial innovators, archaeologists, and explorers to discuss one of the most fascinating discoveries of our time. Through the power…
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From Dumpster Diving to Millionaire: The Story of Rondi Lambeth
From growing up in a shack without running water or electricity to advising high-net-worth entrepreneurs and helping business owners build wealth, Rondi Lambeth's story is one of the most remarkable journeys we've featured on Millionaire Builder. In this episode, Rondi shares how he survived an...
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My Story: Early Career, Nexus 3D, Reality Capture Network, and What's Ahead
This is a solo episode, and a different one for me. I don't usually talk straight to camera, but with some recent announcements, including relaunching Nexus 3D Consulting while continuing to build Reality Capture Network, I wanted to take the time to unpack my story for you. I go all the way…
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From ESPN Dreams to Marketing Leadership | Shane Larson's Journey
What does it take to build a successful career, grow a personal brand, and stay consistent when nobody is paying attention? In this episode, Matthew Byrd sits down with Shane Larson—Marketing Director, podcast host of The Game Time Guru, coach, and entrepreneur—to discuss his journey from wanting...
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The AI Future Nobody Is Ready For: Entrepreneurship and Human Connection | Peter Swain
Peter Swain has spent his life at the forefront of technological disruption. From becoming one of the world’s first web developers, to helping shape early mobile app strategy with Apple and Steve Jobs, to now advising entrepreneurs on artificial intelligence, Peter has built a career around…
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R-CON 2026 Is Leveling Up — Bigger Venue, Bigger Vision, Bigger Opportunities
RCN 2026 is leveling up in a massive way. In this episode, Matthew Byrd and Phillip Ellering break down the biggest changes coming to this year’s conference, including the move to the Boise Centre, a 70-booth expo hall, hands-on technical workshops, the new Innovation Village & Hackathon…
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From Air Force Pilot to CEO | What Military Leaders Do That Corporate America Can't | Nate Amidon
Nate Amidon didn't plan on starting a company. He flew C-17 cargo planes for 12 years on active duty, transitioned out of full-time service, and landed a program management role at Microsoft, where he quickly realized his military skills were a perfect fit for the tech world. When his firm…
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The Anti-Bank Bank: Real Estate, Mortgages & the Wealth Strategy Most People Miss | Harrison George
Harrison George grew up on a thousand acres in the California Bay Area, the son of the founder of CMG, one of the largest privately held mortgage companies in the United States. But his path into the family business was anything but a straight line. In this episode, Harrison shares how he found…
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From Platinum Records to Point Clouds | Building a Drone Career the Hard Way with Mark Martin
From Music Studios to LiDAR Systems | How Curiosity Built a Drone Career with Mark Martin Mark Martin has reinvented himself more than once… air traffic control, music production, heavy equipment, drones, and now LiDAR at a large Midwest engineering firm. All of it is connected by a habit of...
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Stop Working for Your Boss, Start Working for Yourself | Career & Leadership with Jake Blanc
Jake Blanchard has spent his career parachuting into organizations, fixing what's broken and moving on. From an unpaid six-month internship at St. Luke's that turned into a career, to consulting for billion-dollar companies, to now leading OEM sales for a cutting-edge cybersecurity firm, Jake has...
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Relationships Are the Business: From Strength Coach to Real Estate Entrepreneur | Heath Van Patten
Heath Van Patten spent nearly 15 years as a strength and conditioning coach before walking away from an MLS opportunity to start a family in Idaho — and then had to pivot again when the company that brought him here shut down the day after he bought his first home. That forced pivot eventually…
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No Satellites, No Beacons, No Problem | Building a GPS Alternative with John Ferrara
In this episode, Matthew Byrd sits down in the studio with John Ferrara, the founder and CEO of Juxta, a startup building a GPS alternative that tracks people and assets anywhere on earth, using sensors already built into the devices we carry every day. In this episode, John shares how a simple...
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Fastest Growing Tech in Construction | BIM, VDC & Reality Capture with Jacob Hansen
The construction industry is experiencing unprecedented demand for BIM, VDC, and reality capture professionals, and there aren't enough skilled people to fill it. That gap is one of the biggest career opportunities available right now, and most people don't even know it exists. Jacob Hansen...
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Shape Your Brand & Stand Apart | Personal Branding with Melinda Hinson
Your personal brand already exists. Did you shape it on purpose? In a crowded, AI-driven marketplace, knowing who you are, what you stand for, and who you serve isn’t optional. Your personal brand is your greatest competitive advantage. Melinda Hinson has worked with some of the world’s most...
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The Greatest Career You’ve Never Heard Of | Land Surveying with Michael Hart
The surveying profession has a problem. More people are retiring than entering, and the next generation doesn’t even know the opportunity exists. Michael Hart, one of only 12 Chief Cadastral Surveyors in the nation, is doing something about it. “As a surveyor you’re like a historian, legal…
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When Death Teaches You Twice | Tommy Ahlquist on Living "Arrows Out"
From blue-collar roots and an ambitious Boy Scout in Utah to ER doctor, tech entrepreneur, and commercial developer who built some of Boise’s and the treasure valley’s most iconic commercial projects, Tommy Ahlquist has built a remarkable life. In this episode, he shares the lessons, near-death...
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From Green Beret to Cybersecurity CEO | Lessons From War, Business & Life – Zach Fuller
In this episode of The Matthew Byrd Podcast, I sit down with Zach Fuller, a former U.S. Army Green Beret turned cybersecurity founder and entrepreneur. Zach shares his journey from a tech-obsessed kid hacking school networks to enduring one of the most demanding special operations training...
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You can’t automate your most valuable asset - the human advantage in an AI world | Michael Blood
On this episode of the Matthew Byrd Podcast, we sit down with Michael Blood, founder of Matraex, a Boise-based software development agency that has been building custom web and mobile applications for over 25 years Michael’s journey started as a student programmer at Boise State — and within...
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Leadership, Legacy & the Power of Impact
What does it really mean to build a life of impact? In this episode, I sit down with speaker, author, entrepreneur, and podcaster Jim Tracy to talk about leadership, faith, family, business, and the power of mentorship. From growing up as one of 12 kids in rural South Dakota… to walking away from…
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What Drives Elite Performers Beyond Money & Fame
What does it really mean to be a high performer — without burning out? In this episode of the Matthew Byrd Podcast, Matthew sits down with Sheli G — speaker, strengths expert, mindset & wellbeing coach for Russell Brunson’s Inner Circle, and founder of the Millionaire Strengths Method — for a...
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From Peru to Building Global Infrastructure: Jorge Quiroz’s Journey
In this episode of the Matthew Byrd Podcast, we sit down with Jorge Quiroz, Founder & CEO of PDBM Consulting, to explore an extraordinary journey that spans architecture, technology, entrepreneurship, and leadership. From growing up in Peru and struggling with hand drafting, to discovering…
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Ready Is a Decision, Not a Feeling | Microsoft Leader on Communication, Confidence & Community
What if feeling unready is actually the signal to move forward? In this episode, Brittany Giudici, Director of Communications at Microsoft’s Global Cybersecurity Division and Founder of Treasure Valley Women in Tech, shares powerful career lessons on leadership, confidence, imposter syndrome,...
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The Future of Marketing: Human Trust in an AI World
In a world flooded with AI-generated content, automation, and short-term marketing tactics, trust has become the real differentiator. In this episode of The Matthew Byrd Podcast, I sit down with Chris Worden, a seasoned marketing leader whose career spans Red Bull, CrossFit, Specialized, and now...
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How to Build Trust Through Branding
What does branding really mean, and why do so many businesses get it wrong? In this episode, Matthew sits down with Frannie Wilson, founder of Ampersand Studios, to unpack what actually builds a memorable, trusted brand—and why it has very little to do with logos, colors, or social media “hacks.”...
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From Wildland Firefighter to Startup Founder
In this episode of The Matthew Byrd Podcast, Matthew sits down with Devyn Korber—a former firefighter and bartender turned entrepreneur who’s building real solutions for wildfire response. Devyn shares how a bold move at an industry conference—printing resumes with QR codes and simply asking for...
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From Sharpies in a Storage Unit to an Award Winning Construction Startup
In this episode of the Matthew Byrd Podcast, Matthew sits down with Patrick Churchman and Nick Stoppello, co-founders of Flashpoint Building Systems, to unpack how a scrappy idea turned into a construction workflow that’s changing the way crews build. After winning the Boise State University...
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Inhabiting Clarity: How Language Transforms Business
Matthew Byrd sits down with author, speaker, and business coach John Klymshyn for an engaging conversation about the transformative power of language in business. John, who describes himself as "the jazz musician of the executive communication space," shares his journey from the Navy to sales to...
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Building RCN - Open Q&A at R-CON 2025 w/ Matthew Byrd
Matthew Byrd discusses his journey from starting in land surveying to building a laser scanning and modeling company, and eventually founding RCN. He delves into the inspiration behind RCN, emphasizing the need for education in the industry. The conversation covers various challenges faced while...
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Matthew Byrd & Phillip Ellering: 5 Years of R-CON, 2026, Community, Education, RCN Collective
Matthew Byrd and Phillip Ellering reflect on five transformative years of R-CON, the flagship conference of RCN, examining its remarkable growth from a single venue event at the Knitting Factory to a multi-venue conference attracting attendees from 17 countries. They discuss the organic evolution...
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From 1996 Laser Scanning to Today's Tech: Matthew Craig
In this episode of the Matthew Byrd podcast, former owner and president of Visual Precision Solutions, Matthew Craig, shares an in-depth look at his career journey from being a draftsman in 1978 to pioneering laser scanning technology. Matthew discusses the evolution of CAD systems, the early...
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From a Small Town in Idaho to a $50M Exit: How Small Actions Create Big Results
In this week's episode of the Matthew Byrd Podcast, innovator and highly driven entrepreneur Josh Lustig joins Matthew in the studio. Josh discusses his journey from growing up in a small town in central Idaho to building and eventually selling his insurance business for nearly $50 million. Josh...
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CAD to GIS to Digital Twins: The Evolution of Transportation Mapping | Brad Adams
Join Matthew Byrd for an incredible conversation with Brad Adams, Senior Vice President of Transportation at Sanborn Geospatial, as he shares his remarkable journey from lifeguard to laser scanning pioneer. Brad was there when some of the first CAD systems arrived at TxDOT and owned laser scanner...
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The Power of Being Different: Dan Mall's Journey from Designer to Entrepreneur
Join us in this episode of the Matthew Byrd Podcast as we sit down with Dan Mall, founder of Make More Money, Design System University, and Dan Mall Teaches. Dan reflects on his journey, beginning with his early creative endeavors and his near-hiring experience with Facebook under Mark…
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Building the Future: How Reality Capture is Transforming Construction
In this week's episode of the Matthew Byrd's Podcast, join host Matthew Byrd and special guest Trevor Owen, Reality Capture leader at Rogers O'Brien, as they delve into the world of construction technology. Trevor shares his journey from early interests in robotics and technology to becoming a...
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The Reality Capture Revolution Inside General Motors
On this weeks episode, we sit down with John Brown, Reality Capture Supervisor at General Motors. John shares his journey from traditional land surveying to pioneering the use of laser scanning technology. They discuss the evolution of digital twins and the future of data management in…
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Navigating the World of Spatial Computing and XR Innovation
Join us in this episode as Matt sits down with Alex Goldberg, a senior technical product manager for spatial computing at Blue Origin. Alex shares his intriguing journey from his early days in New Jersey, his passion for video games and technology, to his extensive career in the gaming industry...
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Laser Scanning Legends: How it Started & Where It's Headed
What happens when you get some of the most experienced voices in laser scanning around one table? You get stories you’ve never heard, lessons you won’t find in textbooks, and hard-earned wisdom that helped shape the reality capture industry! In this first-ever group episode, we sit down with true...
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Build Better With Technology! (& How Curiosity Drives Innovation)
Join our conversation with Austin Lay as he shares his journey from a marketing intern to a leader in construction technology at Layton Construction. In this episode, Austin dives into how he got started in the construction industry, the evolution of drone technology, the importance of leadership...
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This is a podcast for those who push boundaries, embrace innovation, and strive for excellence. Matthew sits down with disruptors, innovators, and lifelong learners across multiple industries, from reality capture and emerging tech to entrepreneurship, branding, and personal growth. In every conversation, we break down the mindsets, habits, and lessons behind success, because having a vision isn’t enough. It takes relentless action. If you’re driven to evolve, think bigger, and shape the future, let’s learn together from the journey of others. Join me and subscribe to this podcast!
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