Vilardi Digital Podcast

How vulnerable is your business to a cyberattack? Probably more than you think.In Episode 21 of the Vilardi Digital Podcast, Justin Vilardi sits down with Brad Savage of DigitalBrainz to talk about the cybersecurity threats facing small and midsize businesses, how AI is changing the game, and why sometimes the biggest vulnerability in a company isn't the technology. It's the person using it.Brad shares the story of a small business owner who lost $100,000 after hackers gained access to his email, quietly watched his conversations for months, learned who his vendors were, and waited for the perfect opportunity to send a fake invoice.They also get into phishing, ransomware, wire fraud, AI-powered scams, voice cloning, employee security training, managed IT, data protection, cloud technology, VoIP and the business technology owners often don't think about until something goes wrong.Justin also tells the painfully true story of the time fake IRS agents convinced him the cops were coming, got him to leave work, drive across Largo, and head into Target to pay $2,500 in gift cards.Spoiler: the IRS does not have an office inside Target.If you own or manage a business and your cybersecurity strategy is basically "hopefully nothing happens," this episode is worth your time.GUESTBrad Savage, DigitalBrainzhttps://digitalbrainz.comFOLLOW VILARDI DIGITALhttps://vilardidigital.comInstagram, TikTok & YouTube: @vilardidigitalSPONSORMagic Mindhttps://www.magicmind.com/MAGICMODE20Use code MAGICMODE20 for 20% off one-time purchases and 48% off subscriptions.Send us Fan MailSupport the showThe Vilardi Digital Podcast is recorded and produced at Vilardi Digital Studios in Trinity, FL; where bold stories and big ideas come to life. New episodes drop weekly/monthly.Follow & Connect:Instagram: @vilardidigitalTikTok: @vilardidigitalYouTube: Vilardi DigitalWebsite: www.vilardidigital.com🎧 Want to be a guest or record your own show in our studio? Book a session or apply to be on the pod here: vilardidigital.com/studioVilardi Digital supports local businesses: Legendary Custom Merch — Fully custom apparel and merch that actually stands out. Vist their show room right here in Tarpon Springs or check them out online legendaryscreenprinting.com

Is your smart home actually smart?Probably not as smart as it's about to be.In Episode 22 of the Vilardi Digital Podcast, Justin Vilardi sits down with John Savio, founder of Micover IT AV, to talk about smart homes, artificial intelligence, home automation, privacy, AI assistants, networking, home theaters, robots, and where consumer technology is headed next.John has been working with technology since long before AI became the thing everyone couldn't stop talking about.His career has taken him through public access television, Apple, early YouTube, ecommerce, IT, AV, and now sophisticated smart home systems throughout Tampa Bay.This isn't a conversation about asking Alexa to turn your kitchen lights on.It's about what happens when your entire home starts working as one intelligent system.John explains the difference between a collection of connected devices and a legitimately automated home, how platforms like Control4 and Josh AI work, why the network behind your house matters, and what homeowners should understand about privacy before putting microphones, cameras, sensors, and connected devices everywhere.Then we get into AI.AI agents. Voice assistants. Deepfakes. Robots. Jobs. Scams. Privacy. Computers that can see and understand the physical world.We talk about what happens when artificial intelligence stops being something you open on a computer and starts operating throughout your home and eventually the physical world around us.Some of it is incredible.Some of it is a little f*cking weird.And it's moving incredibly fast.QUESTIONS WE ANSWER:• What actually makes a home "smart"?• What's the difference between home automation and a bunch of smart devices?• What can a professionally designed smart home actually do?• How do Control4 and Josh AI work?• What's the difference between Josh AI, Siri and Alexa?• Are smart home devices always listening?• How private is a smart home?• Why does your home network matter?• What are AI agents?• What happens when AI can see, hear and interact with the physical world?• Will artificial intelligence replace jobs?• How convincing are AI deepfakes becoming?• Are humanoid robots actually getting close?• What could AI look like six months, one year, or two years from now?• Are we prepared for how quickly technology is changing?If you're interested in AI, smart homes, technology, privacy, or just trying to understand what the hell is coming next, this episode is for you.GUESTJohn SavioMicover IT AVWebsite:https://micoverit.comVILARDI DIGITALWebsite:https://vilardidigital.comInstagram / Facebook:@vilardidigitalYouTube:@VilardiDigitalPodcastIf you know somebody whose "smart home" is six different apps, three remotes, Alexa yelling from the kitchen, and a light bulb that stopped connecting two years ago, send them this episode.And if you're thinking about starting your own podcast or building your brand, your story is already content. Let's build the show around it.Send us Fan MailSupport the showThe Vilardi Digital Podcast is recorded and produced at Vilardi Digital Studios in Trinity, FL; where bold stories and big ideas come to life. New episodes drop weekly/monthly.Follow & Connect:Instagram: @vilardidigitalTikTok: @vilardidigitalYouTube: Vilardi DigitalWebsite: www.vilardidigital.com🎧 Want to be a guest or record your own show in our studio? Book a session or apply to be on the pod here: vilardidigital.com/studioVilardi Digital supports local businesses: Legendary Custom Merch — Fully custom apparel and merch that actually stands out. Vist their show room right here in Tarpon Springs or check them out online legendaryscreenprinting.com

In this episode, Justin Vilardi sits down with O.C. Melton, co-owner of American Family Roofing, to talk about one of the biggest investments most people will ever make: their home.With experience as both an independent insurance adjuster and a licensed roofing contractor, O.C. offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at how roofing claims, storm damage, insurance companies, and contractors actually work.Together they discuss roofing fraud, common homeowner mistakes, filing insurance claims after a storm, understanding your homeowners policy, why permits matter, how to choose a trustworthy contractor, and what every Florida homeowner should know before hurricane season.Whether you're replacing a roof, buying a home, or simply trying to protect your property, this episode is packed with practical advice that could save you thousands of dollars—and a lot of headaches.Topics include:• Roofing scams and contractor fraud• Storm damage and insurance claims• Understanding homeowners insurance• Roof inspections and maintenance• Why permits protect homeowners• Roofing materials and construction basics• Florida hurricanes and roof damage• Choosing the right roofing contractor• Family business and entrepreneurship• Building American Family RoofingSend us Fan MailSupport the showThe Vilardi Digital Podcast is recorded and produced at Vilardi Digital Studios in Trinity, FL; where bold stories and big ideas come to life. New episodes drop weekly/monthly.Follow & Connect:Instagram: @vilardidigitalTikTok: @vilardidigitalYouTube: Vilardi DigitalWebsite: www.vilardidigital.com🎧 Want to be a guest or record your own show in our studio? Book a session or apply to be on the pod here: vilardidigital.com/studioVilardi Digital supports local businesses: Legendary Custom Merch — Fully custom apparel and merch that actually stands out. Vist their show room right here in Tarpon Springs or check them out online legendaryscreenprinting.com

Justin sits down with musician, producer, entrepreneur, and TrueFire VP of Content Tommy Jamin for a conversation that starts with Tampa Bay's local music scene and ends somewhere between artificial intelligence, creativity, entrepreneurship, and the future of human expression.Tommy and Justin first met more than 20 years ago while playing in different bands throughout the Tampa Bay area. Back then, success meant hanging flyers, promoting shows on MySpace, burning CDs, and hoping enough people showed up to justify the gas money.Today, a teenager with a laptop has access to tools more powerful than professional recording studios from that era.That shift becomes the foundation of a much bigger conversation.They discuss AI music tools like Suno, recreating old songs with artificial intelligence, whether technology is helping or hurting creativity, and why the real value of art may have less to do with the final product and more to do with the human experience behind it.They also explore Tommy's career with TrueFire, one of the world's largest online music education platforms, the changing music industry, entrepreneurship, side hustles, building products from scratch, and the story behind the Sack Sack.Whether you're a musician, creator, marketer, entrepreneur, business owner, or simply curious about where AI is taking us next, this episode offers a some thoughtful conversation about technology, creativity, and what still makes us human.Topics• AI-generated music and Suno• Music production and songwriting• The Tampa Bay music scene• MySpace, Napster, and the early internet• Creativity vs artificial intelligence• Entrepreneurship and side hustles• TrueFire and online music education• Building SAK Sack from scratch• The future of creative work• Why human experience still mattersWATCH & LISTENSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0LGmCu2H9qSQV7LV0VWnTk?si=bd426aba4f55470aApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vilardi-digital-podcast/id1826412595GUEST LINKSTrueFire:https://truefire.comSAK Sack:https://saksack.comVILARDI DIGITALWebsite:https://vilardidigital.comBook a Strategy Call:https://calendly.com/vilardidigital/marketing-callSPONSORSHop WTRhttps://click-myl.ink/2p8m9zyhUse code HOPCAST for $10 OFF.Magic Mindhttps://www.magicmind.com/MAGICMODE20Use code MAGICMODE20 for 20% off one-time purchases and 48% off subscriptions.What do you think about Ai Music?  Drop a comment below. And if you're thinking about starting a podcast, but need help, reach out. Send us Fan MailSupport the showThe Vilardi Digital Podcast is recorded and produced at Vilardi Digital Studios in Trinity, FL; where bold stories and big ideas come to life. New episodes drop weekly/monthly.Follow & Connect:Instagram: @vilardidigitalTikTok: @vilardidigitalYouTube: Vilardi DigitalWebsite: www.vilardidigital.com🎧 Want to be a guest or record your own show in our studio? Book a session or apply to be on the pod here: vilardidigital.com/studioVilardi Digital supports local businesses: Legendary Custom Merch — Fully custom apparel and merch that actually stands out. Vist their show room right here in Tarpon Springs or check them out online legendaryscreenprinting.com

Florida realtor Rob Cancelli joins the show to talk about what’s REALLY happening in the housing market, why Palm Harbor feels different from Clearwater Beach, crazy showing stories, investment properties, family life, and the pressure people feel to “keep up” financially.This one turns into a surprisingly honest conversation about money, social media, community, and building a life you actually want.Follow Rob: Instagram: @realtorrobcancelliFollow Vilardi DigitalSend us Fan MailSupport the showThe Vilardi Digital Podcast is recorded and produced at Vilardi Digital Studios in Trinity, FL; where bold stories and big ideas come to life. New episodes drop weekly/monthly.Follow & Connect:Instagram: @vilardidigitalTikTok: @vilardidigitalYouTube: Vilardi DigitalWebsite: www.vilardidigital.com🎧 Want to be a guest or record your own show in our studio? Book a session or apply to be on the pod here: vilardidigital.com/studioVilardi Digital supports local businesses: Legendary Custom Merch — Fully custom apparel and merch that actually stands out. Vist their show room right here in Tarpon Springs or check them out online legendaryscreenprinting.com

In this episode of the Vilardi Digital Podcast, Gary T. Hartfield joins Justin for a direct conversation about execution, leadership, and building something that lasts.They discuss:• Why most people stay stuck • The discipline required to grow • Faith and leadership • Business accountability • The difference between talking and doing • What separates winners from everyone elseGary shares practical insight from years of leadership experience and breaks down the mindset required to build real leverage in business and life.This is not surface level motivation. This is about execution.Connect with Gary: Instagram: @garyhartfield LinkedIn: Gary T. Hartfield YouTube: @GaryHartfield Website: garyhartfield.comSend us Fan MailSupport the showThe Vilardi Digital Podcast is recorded and produced at Vilardi Digital Studios in Trinity, FL; where bold stories and big ideas come to life. New episodes drop weekly/monthly.Follow & Connect:Instagram: @vilardidigitalTikTok: @vilardidigitalYouTube: Vilardi DigitalWebsite: www.vilardidigital.com🎧 Want to be a guest or record your own show in our studio? Book a session or apply to be on the pod here: vilardidigital.com/studioVilardi Digital supports local businesses: Legendary Custom Merch — Fully custom apparel and merch that actually stands out. Vist their show room right here in Tarpon Springs or check them out online legendaryscreenprinting.com

Distracted driving killed 3,275 Americans in 2023.In this episode, I sit down with Trey Heyward and Rolland Lucas, co founders of Eyez Up App, an app designed to prevent distracted driving by giving parents the power to temporarily allow only certain functions like emergency services, maps, and music and lock calls and text on a phone while a teen is behind the wheel.We break down:• The real distracted driving statistics • Why insurance tracking apps are not the solution • The technical battle to get approved on iOS and Android • Parental control versus government control • AI, responsibility, and raising intentional humans in a digital worldHundreds of households are already using Eyez Up. Potentially saving lives every year.If you are a parent, this conversation matters.Learn more at https://eyezupapp.com/Follow the Vilardi Digital Podcast and share this episode with someone who has a teen driver.This episode is brought to you by:Hop WTR A better way to unwind. No alcohol. No calories. No sugar. Just clean sparkling refreshment with functional ingredients.Save 10 dollars when you use code HOPCAST at checkout. Order here: https://click-myl.ink/2p8m9zyhMagic Mind The productivity shot designed to help you focus without the crash. Built for creators, entrepreneurs, and high performers.Use code MAGICMODE20 for: 20% off one time purchases 48% off subscriptionsGet yours here: https://www.magicmind.com/MAGICMODE20Send us Fan MailSupport the showThe Vilardi Digital Podcast is recorded and produced at Vilardi Digital Studios in Trinity, FL; where bold stories and big ideas come to life. New episodes drop weekly/monthly.Follow & Connect:Instagram: @vilardidigitalTikTok: @vilardidigitalYouTube: Vilardi DigitalWebsite: www.vilardidigital.com🎧 Want to be a guest or record your own show in our studio? Book a session or apply to be on the pod here: vilardidigital.com/studioVilardi Digital supports local businesses: Legendary Custom Merch — Fully custom apparel and merch that actually stands out. Vist their show room right here in Tarpon Springs or check them out online legendaryscreenprinting.com

Amanda Arismendez joins the Vilardi Digital Podcast to break down what really happens behind the scenes of major productions on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, and FX.From camera department to DIT to assistant editing, Amanda explains how stories are shaped in post production, how truth can shift in documentaries, and what it takes to build a sustainable career in film.We cover:• What a DIT actually does • Why editing is the real storytelling engine • The 3-2-1 backup rule that saves projects • The reality of working in a male dominated industry • Union vs non union production • How creative careers actually surviveFollow Amanda Instagram → @stellarmediatampa Website → stellarmediatampa.comFollow Vilardi Digital Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook → @vilardidigitalNew episodes weekly.Send us Fan MailSupport the showThe Vilardi Digital Podcast is recorded and produced at Vilardi Digital Studios in Trinity, FL; where bold stories and big ideas come to life. New episodes drop weekly/monthly.Follow & Connect:Instagram: @vilardidigitalTikTok: @vilardidigitalYouTube: Vilardi DigitalWebsite: www.vilardidigital.com🎧 Want to be a guest or record your own show in our studio? Book a session or apply to be on the pod here: vilardidigital.com/studioVilardi Digital supports local businesses: Legendary Custom Merch — Fully custom apparel and merch that actually stands out. Vist their show room right here in Tarpon Springs or check them out online legendaryscreenprinting.com

David Cook III built a successful 10-year career in real estate. But success alone wasn’t enough.In this episode of the Vilardi Digital Podcast, David shares how a renewed relationship with Christ reshaped his priorities and led him toward building a Christian wellness center rooted in faith, healing, and leadership.We discuss:• Faith and entrepreneurship • Walking away from comfort • Christian leadership in modern business • The tension between money and mission • Raising a young family while pursuing callingThis is a candid conversation about purpose, clarity, and building something aligned with belief.Follow Vilardi Digital for conversations on entrepreneurship, leadership, marketing, and growth.Sponsors:Save $10 with code HOPCAST https://click-myl.ink/2p8m9zyhMagic Mind Use code MAGICMODE20 https://www.magicmind.com/MAGICMODE20Connect with David:https://serhant.com/agents/david-cook-iii https://www.instagram.com/davidcookthethird/ https://www.facebook.com/DavidLCookIII/Send us Fan MailSupport the showThe Vilardi Digital Podcast is recorded and produced at Vilardi Digital Studios in Trinity, FL; where bold stories and big ideas come to life. New episodes drop weekly/monthly.Follow & Connect:Instagram: @vilardidigitalTikTok: @vilardidigitalYouTube: Vilardi DigitalWebsite: www.vilardidigital.com🎧 Want to be a guest or record your own show in our studio? Book a session or apply to be on the pod here: vilardidigital.com/studioVilardi Digital supports local businesses: Legendary Custom Merch — Fully custom apparel and merch that actually stands out. Vist their show room right here in Tarpon Springs or check them out online legendaryscreenprinting.com

On this episode of the Vilardi Digital Podcast, Justin sits down with Renee Harr, founder of HarrFitt & harrfitt.com, to talk about real world fitness. Not trends. Not shortcuts. Not influencer highlight reels. Real life.We break down what actually works when you are balancing kids, work, stress, hormone shifts, and bust some myths. Renee shares her no nonsense approach to training, including:• Heavy lifting vs cardio for longevity • Why muscle matters more than the scale • Hormones, postpartum changes, and realistic expectations • CrossFit injuries and sustainable training • Why most people quit after January • Community as the ultimate accountability tool • The truth about social media fitness • Fasting and inflammation • Singing bowls, sound meditation, and recoveryIf you feel overwhelmed by fitness advice, stuck in the cycle of starting over, or unsure who to trust online, this episode will reset your perspective.This conversation is about discipline, sustainability, and building strength that actually supports your life.Send us Fan MailSupport the showThe Vilardi Digital Podcast is recorded and produced at Vilardi Digital Studios in Trinity, FL; where bold stories and big ideas come to life. New episodes drop weekly/monthly.Follow & Connect:Instagram: @vilardidigitalTikTok: @vilardidigitalYouTube: Vilardi DigitalWebsite: www.vilardidigital.com🎧 Want to be a guest or record your own show in our studio? Book a session or apply to be on the pod here: vilardidigital.com/studioVilardi Digital supports local businesses: Legendary Custom Merch — Fully custom apparel and merch that actually stands out. Vist their show room right here in Tarpon Springs or check them out online legendaryscreenprinting.com

Mitch Smith is the owner of Southern Sun Pool Care, a Tampa Bay pool service built on a simple promise. Show up, do the job right, and treat people like neighbors.In this episode we get into Mitch’s Pasco County roots, lessons from the police academy, the leap from the Lexus world into pool service, and the mindset shifts that helped him build a business that buys back time with his family.If you have ever thought about starting a local service business, or you are already in one and want tighter standards, better routines, and a stronger reputation, this is the real stuff. No guru talk. Just what it looks like when you bet on yourself and earn trust one week at a time.What we get into • Pool care basics that most homeowners misunderstand • Water chemistry, pH, and why consistency matters • Hurricane season pool decisions and what can go wrong • Work ethic, early mornings, and building a repeatable routine • Reputation, referrals, and why reliability wins in home services • The tradeoff between comfort and freedom when you go out on your ownConnect with Mitch Southern Sun Pool Care on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/p/Southern-Sun-Pool-Care-100092450646016/Sponsors Hop WTR https://click-myl.ink/2p8m9zyh Use code HOPCAST at checkout and save $10Magic Mind https://www.magicmind.com/MAGICMODE20 Use code MAGICMODE20 for 20% off one time purchases and 48% off subscriptionsFollow Vilardi Digital Instagram: @vilardidigital YouTube: @vilardidigital TikTok: @vilardidigital Facebook: @vilardidigital LinkedIn: Vilardi DigitalSend us Fan MailSupport the showThe Vilardi Digital Podcast is recorded and produced at Vilardi Digital Studios in Trinity, FL; where bold stories and big ideas come to life. New episodes drop weekly/monthly.Follow & Connect:Instagram: @vilardidigitalTikTok: @vilardidigitalYouTube: Vilardi DigitalWebsite: www.vilardidigital.com🎧 Want to be a guest or record your own show in our studio? Book a session or apply to be on the pod here: vilardidigital.com/studioVilardi Digital supports local businesses: Legendary Custom Merch — Fully custom apparel and merch that actually stands out. Vist their show room right here in Tarpon Springs or check them out online legendaryscreenprinting.com

George Klimis joins the VDP for a real talk on Follow Your Effort, the program he designed on intentional goals, emotional intelligence, and consistent action. We dig into fatherhood, leadership, purpose over money, and how consistent effort becomes the tempo for the life you ACTUALLY want.Follow Your Efforthttps://www.followyoureffort.com/https://www.instagram.com/follow_your_efforthttps://www.facebook.com/followyoureffort/https://www.youtube.com/@followyoureffortVILARDI DIGITAL - WATCH NOWhttps://www.youtube.com/@vilardidigitalpodcastSPONSORShttps://click-myl.ink/2p8m9zyh - Use code HOPCAST at check out and save $10MAGICMODE20 for 20% off Magic Mind productivity shots and 48% off subscriptions ⬇ https://www.magicmind.com/MAGICMODE20FOLLOW Vilardi Digital@vilardidigital @vilardidigitalSend us Fan MailSupport the showThe Vilardi Digital Podcast is recorded and produced at Vilardi Digital Studios in Trinity, FL; where bold stories and big ideas come to life. New episodes drop weekly/monthly.Follow & Connect:Instagram: @vilardidigitalTikTok: @vilardidigitalYouTube: Vilardi DigitalWebsite: www.vilardidigital.com🎧 Want to be a guest or record your own show in our studio? Book a session or apply to be on the pod here: vilardidigital.com/studioVilardi Digital supports local businesses: Legendary Custom Merch — Fully custom apparel and merch that actually stands out. Vist their show room right here in Tarpon Springs or check them out online legendaryscreenprinting.com

🎙️ Vilardi Digital Podcast – Jess Lewis & Chris Anderson (Cander Productions)What happens when two filmmakers trade chaos for control? Jess Lewis and Chris Anderson of Canders Productions sit down for a real, funny talk about building a creative career in production, unions, freelancing, why college for production is a sham, and burning out. From Bluewater Media madness to running their own production house, it’s an unfiltered look at what really goes on behind the lens.🎧 In this episode:Surviving the early years of production lifeBalancing work, relationships, and burnoutTurning freelance chaos into business clarityWhy saying “no” might save your creative sanityLessons from clients, gear obsessions, and leadership problems that shaped their journey📸 Guests Cander Productions → @canderproductions Chris Anderson → instagram.com/candersonset Jess Lewis → instagram.com/jessilewis | instagram.com/jlewcreative🔗 SPONSORS🥤 Hop WTR — Refresh without the crash. 👉 click-myl.ink/2p8m9zyh — Use code HOPCAST for $10 OFF⚡ Magic Mind — Productivity shots that actually work. 👉 magicmind.com/MAGICMODE20 — Use code MAGICMODE20 for 20% off one-time or 48% off subscriptions.📲 FOLLOW VILARDI DIGITALInstagram & TikTok → @vilardidigital YouTube → @vilardidigitalSend us Fan MailSupport the showThe Vilardi Digital Podcast is recorded and produced at Vilardi Digital Studios in Trinity, FL; where bold stories and big ideas come to life. New episodes drop weekly/monthly.Follow & Connect:Instagram: @vilardidigitalTikTok: @vilardidigitalYouTube: Vilardi DigitalWebsite: www.vilardidigital.com🎧 Want to be a guest or record your own show in our studio? Book a session or apply to be on the pod here: vilardidigital.com/studioVilardi Digital supports local businesses: Legendary Custom Merch — Fully custom apparel and merch that actually stands out. Vist their show room right here in Tarpon Springs or check them out online legendaryscreenprinting.com

Ever wonder what it’s really like to run a business with your spouse; while raising two toddlers and helping hundreds of Tampa Bay families see their babies in 3D? In this episode, I sit down with Kayla and Chase Berger, the duo behind Nest Ultrasound Studio, a warm, family-focused 3D/4D ultrasound experience based in Trinity, Florida.We talk about:IT WAS ALL A DREAM..... (Channel Biggie Smalls Voice here)Who this power couple is.Building Nest from scratch and finding balance between diapers, toddlers, and other jobs. The emotional side of seeing your baby in 3D Real marketing numbers, word-of-mouth growth, and what’s next for NestPart entrepreneurship, part marriage, part chaos; in other words, all the parts that matter.🎧 Host: Justin Vilardi (@vilardidigital) 🎥 Guests: Kayla Berger (@nestultrasoundstudio) & Chase Berger🔗 Connect🌐 nestultrasoundstudio.com 📸 Instagram @nestultrasoundstudio 🎥 Watch the video version on YouTube @vilardidigital💬 Join the ConversationFollow the show, rate it 5 stars (we love validation), and share this episode with a friend building something from scratch. Your brand has a story. Your voice matters. Let’s hear it.🕒 Chapters00:00 Intro – Meet Kayla & Chase 02:00 How Nest Ultrasound started 07:00 Working together while raising kids 15:00 The emotional side of ultrasound sessions 25:00 Finding your rhythm as business owners 35:00 Gender reveals & early sneak peek testing 42:00 Best time to book your 3D/4D ultrasound 55:00 Marketing and word-of-mouth growth 1:05:00 Why customer experience wins every time 1:09:00 Real traffic data & what’s next for Nest 1:10:30 Where to find Nest Ultrasound Studio☕ Sponsors / Fuel for Creators🧠 Magic Mind — Productivity Shots That Actually WorkCoffee jitters are out, flow state is in. For real... Magic Mind is my SH*T! My passenger on the road to calm, steady, and real focus. Ditch the energy drinks and afternoon crash. No more afternoon slug!  Use code MAGICMODE20 for 20% off and 48% off subscriptions 👉 magicmind.com/MAGICMODE20 #MagicMind #MorningRoutine #FocusFuel #CreatorEnergy🍺 HopWTR — The After-Hours Reset (Zero Alcohol, Full Vibes)When the day’s done and you’ve earned that first “beer,” crack a HopWTR instead—zero alcohol, electrolytes for recovery, and adaptogens that take the edge off without the hangover. It's the chill without the Ill 🥴 🥴 Use code HOPCAST or hit this link 👉 click-myl.ink/2p8m9zyh #HopWTR #SoberCurious #MindfulDrinking #PostEditBeerSend us Fan MailSupport the showThe Vilardi Digital Podcast is recorded and produced at Vilardi Digital Studios in Trinity, FL; where bold stories and big ideas come to life. New episodes drop weekly/monthly.Follow & Connect:Instagram: @vilardidigitalTikTok: @vilardidigitalYouTube: Vilardi DigitalWebsite: www.vilardidigital.com🎧 Want to be a guest or record your own show in our studio? Book a session or apply to be on the pod here: vilardidigital.com/studioVilardi Digital supports local businesses: Legendary Custom Merch — Fully custom apparel and merch that actually stands out. Vist their show room right here in Tarpon Springs or check them out online legendaryscreenprinting.com

We pick up mid-conversation with director/producer Harry Greene and stay in the trenches: overtime isn’t an exception—it’s the job. Plan hard, crew right, and expect chaos. Harry breaks down how budgets dictate reality (the “30-second spot with real money” vs. the “2-minute job with not enough”), why asking for favors burns teams, and where professionalism starts: show up, solve it, deliver.We run through war stories you can actually learn from: rebuilding a hurricane-killed exterior overnight in New Orleans; the Santa Monica beach illusion (spreading sand in a parking lot, then re-spreading it when the client wanted “more beach”); and the Aspen shoot where a broken prompter and odd client moments tested the plan. We talk food shoots (the unglam pieces you never see), and post decisions—like why a second angle can quietly break eye-contact storytelling if you’re not careful. We close on tools and tomorrow: where AI helps (prep, research, translations) and where you still need a human to check the work.You’ll learn: how to budget sanity (not just shots), what to do when weather nukes your setup, how to protect crew and schedule, and the edit rules Harry uses to keep the audience connected.New here? Start with Part 1, then jump into this chapter for the logistics, fixes, and the “deliver anyway” mindset.Send us Fan MailSupport the showThe Vilardi Digital Podcast is recorded and produced at Vilardi Digital Studios in Trinity, FL; where bold stories and big ideas come to life. New episodes drop weekly/monthly.Follow & Connect:Instagram: @vilardidigitalTikTok: @vilardidigitalYouTube: Vilardi DigitalWebsite: www.vilardidigital.com🎧 Want to be a guest or record your own show in our studio? Book a session or apply to be on the pod here: vilardidigital.com/studioVilardi Digital supports local businesses: Legendary Custom Merch — Fully custom apparel and merch that actually stands out. Vist their show room right here in Tarpon Springs or check them out online legendaryscreenprinting.com

In Part 1, Harry Greene (founder of Waking Dream Pictures) traces the path from Florida theatre kid to calm-under-fire commercial director, with stories that reveal the messy, sometimes shady, behind-the-scenes world of production and direct-to-consumer marketing.Harry takes us back to:His Illinois State theatre scholarship and brutal Midwest wintersSwitching to USF film & mass comm and discovering a treasure trove of early-’70s gearOdd jobs in retail and banking (including two unexpected FBI interviews)Teaching pre-digital production before the industry went digitalThe rise of the real-estate-seminar infomercial boomPast projects, from stock-market TV shows to the connections that fueled the George Foreman Grill and JuicemanTampa’s production facility history (CPN → Bluewater)And a favorite early piece: rebranding Florida Steel with molten-metal visuals and a custom scoreIt’s the real DRTV backstory from one of the greats — odd jobs, bad bosses, remnant TV buys, and relentless endurance… aka the grind.🔗 Links Waking Dream Pictures → wakingdreampictures.com Vilardi Digital Podcast → vilardidigital.com💬 Question for listeners: What’s the wildest production curveball you’ve faced — and how did you keep your cool?Send us Fan MailSupport the showThe Vilardi Digital Podcast is recorded and produced at Vilardi Digital Studios in Trinity, FL; where bold stories and big ideas come to life. New episodes drop weekly/monthly.Follow & Connect:Instagram: @vilardidigitalTikTok: @vilardidigitalYouTube: Vilardi DigitalWebsite: www.vilardidigital.com🎧 Want to be a guest or record your own show in our studio? Book a session or apply to be on the pod here: vilardidigital.com/studioVilardi Digital supports local businesses: Legendary Custom Merch — Fully custom apparel and merch that actually stands out. Vist their show room right here in Tarpon Springs or check them out online legendaryscreenprinting.com

Back in high school, Mitch Teckman was my Dunkin’ Donuts hookup. Fast forward a couple decades and he’s running Legendary Tattoo in Tarpon Springs—one of Florida’s most respected shops—and Legendary Custom Merch, a full-blown print/engraving hustle.In this episode, Mitch and I catch up like old friends but also dig deep into:How he went from band practice to tattooing out of a sign shopWhy piercings and tramp stamps aren’t what they used to beThe culture that makes Legendary stand out in Florida’s crowded tattoo scene“Mitch Waves” — the tattoo style so distinct clients recognize it at PublixBalancing shop ownership, family life, and burnoutThe wild story of how my kid left Legendary inspired enough to Sharpie her own “tattoo”This one’s funny, raw, nostalgic, and loaded with behind-the-scenes tattoo shop stories you won’t get anywhere else.🔗 Connect with Legendary Tattoo👉 Bookings: legendarytattoofl.com👉 Instagram: @legendarytattootarponsprings👉 Merch: legendarycustommerch.com🎥 Produced by Vilardi DigitalStudio & Marketing: vilardidigital.com | @vilardidigital🎬 Editing: Amanda Arismendez👉 Follow the show on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.👉 Drop a review — it helps us grow (and gets Mitch more Sharpie tattoos out in the wild).Send us Fan MailSupport the showThe Vilardi Digital Podcast is recorded and produced at Vilardi Digital Studios in Trinity, FL; where bold stories and big ideas come to life. New episodes drop weekly/monthly.Follow & Connect:Instagram: @vilardidigitalTikTok: @vilardidigitalYouTube: Vilardi DigitalWebsite: www.vilardidigital.com🎧 Want to be a guest or record your own show in our studio? Book a session or apply to be on the pod here: vilardidigital.com/studioVilardi Digital supports local businesses: Legendary Custom Merch — Fully custom apparel and merch that actually stands out. Vist their show room right here in Tarpon Springs or check them out online legendaryscreenprinting.com

Cranking It Out: Side Hustles, Cop Stories, Small Business Owners & Pig Farming What do you get when you mix two cops, home inspections, a woodworking shop, and a pig farm? This episode....I sit down with my buddies Chase Berger and Eddie Feidt to talk about:🚓 Cop stories (yes, tasers were involved… twice, and both times didn’t work)🏠 How Chase built a home inspection business and launched Nest Ultrasound with his wife Kayla🪚 Eddie’s journey from woodworking hobbyist to side hustle entrepreneur🐖 Pig farming and cranking it outSome challenges of side hustles: pricing, burnout, balance, and knowing when to pivotThis one was pretty fun, always unfiltered, and packed with lessons for anyone juggling family, work, and a dream.🎧 Listen everywhere podcasts are available:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Your Moms House📍 Filmed at Vilardi Digital Studios | Trinity, Florida—Timestamps (optional but SEO-friendly):00:00 – Intro & Carrabba’s backstory01:05 – Chase’s path to law enforcement + Cops episode15:00 – Starting side hustles: inspections, woodworking34:00 – The Grand Theft Auto background check fail36:00 – Dreadlocks are nasty43:00 – Turning hobbies into businesses1:00:00 – Pig farming, self-sufficiency, and family balance1:28:00 – Advice on hustles, failure, and pivoting1:50:00 – Wrap-up: never stop cranking it out—Follow Eddie &  Chase Over at Nest:🔨 Eddie (Woodworking): @koppertailwoodworks👶 Nest Ultrasound Studio: @nestultrasoundstudioFollow Vilardi Digital:Instagram: @vilardidigitalTikTok: @vilardidigitalFacebook: @vilardidigitalVilardi Digital Podcast, Eddie Fiedt, Chase Berger, Nest Ultrasound, koppertail Woodworks, pig farming Florida, home inspection business, side hustle tips, cop stories podcast, law enforcement stories, woodworking side hustle, podcast Trinity FloridaSend us Fan MailSupport the showThe Vilardi Digital Podcast is recorded and produced at Vilardi Digital Studios in Trinity, FL; where bold stories and big ideas come to life. New episodes drop weekly/monthly.Follow & Connect:Instagram: @vilardidigitalTikTok: @vilardidigitalYouTube: Vilardi DigitalWebsite: www.vilardidigital.com🎧 Want to be a guest or record your own show in our studio? Book a session or apply to be on the pod here: vilardidigital.com/studioVilardi Digital supports local businesses: Legendary Custom Merch — Fully custom apparel and merch that actually stands out. Vist their show room right here in Tarpon Springs or check them out online legendaryscreenprinting.com

What really happens after childbirth and why aren’t we talking about it?In this powerful episode, Dr. Karisa from Haven Chiropractic & Wellness shares her personal and professional journey through pregnancy trauma, emergency C-section, postpartum PTSD, and launching a women-focused chiropractic practice that puts humanity first.We cover:Why chiropractic care during pregnancy is about the nervous system, not cracking bonesWhat birth trauma actually feels like and why it often goes unseenThe silent signs of postpartum depression and PTSDGentle chiropractic care for babies: what it is, how it works, and why it mattersWhat dads should be doing during pregnancy (and what not to say)The truth behind the “you’ll have to come forever” myth in chiropracticFarts on the adjustment table and other real-life stories from practiceThis episode is funny, raw, educational, and full of real talk every mom, dad, or wellness-minded human needs to hear.Guest: Dr. Karisa, Founder of Haven Chiropractic & Wellness Instagram: @havenchirowellnessHost: Justin Vilardi – Founder of Vilardi Digital pregnancy chiropractor, postpartum depression, chiropractic for babies, prenatal wellness, postpartum PTSD, motherhood, birth trauma, women’s health, new dad advice, nervous system care, holistic wellness, Trinity FL chiropractorSend us Fan MailSupport the showThe Vilardi Digital Podcast is recorded and produced at Vilardi Digital Studios in Trinity, FL; where bold stories and big ideas come to life. New episodes drop weekly/monthly.Follow & Connect:Instagram: @vilardidigitalTikTok: @vilardidigitalYouTube: Vilardi DigitalWebsite: www.vilardidigital.com🎧 Want to be a guest or record your own show in our studio? Book a session or apply to be on the pod here: vilardidigital.com/studioVilardi Digital supports local businesses: Legendary Custom Merch — Fully custom apparel and merch that actually stands out. Vist their show room right here in Tarpon Springs or check them out online legendaryscreenprinting.com

Some people navigate calm waters. Captain Luke Bonner navigates chaos — and somehow lives to laugh about it. From getting shot at to surviving a shipwreck, Luke’s got more stories than a salty old bar in Key West.In this episode, we dive into his wildest moments on the water, the unglamorous truth about life as a captain, and why your best stories rarely start with “everything went according to plan.” It’s raw, ridiculous, and the kind of conversation you can’t fake.Whether you’re a weekend boater, an adrenaline junkie, or just here for the WTF factor, this one’s worth the listen.🎙️ Watch the full episode on YouTube @VilardiDigital or listen right here. 📅 New episodes OFTEN— subscribe so you don’t miss the next ride. captain luke bonner, boating stories, Florida captains, maritime life, sea adventures, Vilardi Digital Podcast, leadership at sea, crazy boating stories, local legends podcast, shipwreck survivalSend us Fan MailSupport the showThe Vilardi Digital Podcast is recorded and produced at Vilardi Digital Studios in Trinity, FL; where bold stories and big ideas come to life. New episodes drop weekly/monthly.Follow & Connect:Instagram: @vilardidigitalTikTok: @vilardidigitalYouTube: Vilardi DigitalWebsite: www.vilardidigital.com🎧 Want to be a guest or record your own show in our studio? Book a session or apply to be on the pod here: vilardidigital.com/studioVilardi Digital supports local businesses: Legendary Custom Merch — Fully custom apparel and merch that actually stands out. Vist their show room right here in Tarpon Springs or check them out online legendaryscreenprinting.com

🏡 Real Estate Without the BS – with Brian Cooper Buying or selling a home shouldn’t feel like decoding a foreign language. On Real Estate Without the BS, Florida & Virginia agent Brian Cooper sits down each week to break down the market, explain some of the finer print, and share some stories you won’t hear at an open house.✅ Tips for buyers & sellers✅ Market updates that actually matter✅ Red flags, success stories, and wild lessons learned in real estate✅ Anyone can and should Buy a Home!Whether you’re buying your first home, selling your fifth, or just l wanna hear two dudes chatting about how the market works, this episode might be for you!👉 New episodes — follow now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. 👉 Ask Brian a question or connect with the show: www.instagram.com/vilardidigital/www.youtube.com/@vilardidigitalSend us Fan MailSupport the showThe Vilardi Digital Podcast is recorded and produced at Vilardi Digital Studios in Trinity, FL; where bold stories and big ideas come to life. New episodes drop weekly/monthly.Follow & Connect:Instagram: @vilardidigitalTikTok: @vilardidigitalYouTube: Vilardi DigitalWebsite: www.vilardidigital.com🎧 Want to be a guest or record your own show in our studio? Book a session or apply to be on the pod here: vilardidigital.com/studioVilardi Digital supports local businesses: Legendary Custom Merch — Fully custom apparel and merch that actually stands out. Vist their show room right here in Tarpon Springs or check them out online legendaryscreenprinting.com

He’s opened restaurants that printed millions, coached teams out of chaos, and still managed to let his website expire.This episode of the Vilardi Digital Podcast features Vince Kassay—an operator, mentor, and guy who’s been in the hospitality game long enough to spot BS from across the dining room.We talk about:What actually kills culture in restaurants (it’s not what you think)Why most consultants don’t fix anythingThe myth of “great customer service” in 2025Real stories from Carrabba’s to $6M restaurant openingsHow to lead without pretending you have all the answersThere’s no script here. Just two guys who’ve worked the floor, trained people, and still care about doing things the right way—even when it’s messy.🎙️ Watch. Subscribe. Or don’t. Just don’t fake it.Chapters00:00 – Intro03:40 – Early days at Carrabba’s08:15 – Opening a monster restaurant with Whiskey Cake13:30 – Systems vs chaos18:10 – Coaching people who are stuck24:50 – Customer service is dead?30:00 – Digital presence = business reputation34:00 – Lightning round38:00 – Final truth bomb#VilardiDigitalPodcast #HospitalityRealTalk #RestaurantLife #LeadershipWithoutBuzzwords #VinceKassay #NoFluff #CreativeLeadership #TampaPodcast #OperatorEnergy #PodcastStudioVibesSend us Fan MailSupport the showThe Vilardi Digital Podcast is recorded and produced at Vilardi Digital Studios in Trinity, FL; where bold stories and big ideas come to life. New episodes drop weekly/monthly.Follow & Connect:Instagram: @vilardidigitalTikTok: @vilardidigitalYouTube: Vilardi DigitalWebsite: www.vilardidigital.com🎧 Want to be a guest or record your own show in our studio? Book a session or apply to be on the pod here: vilardidigital.com/studioVilardi Digital supports local businesses: Legendary Custom Merch — Fully custom apparel and merch that actually stands out. Vist their show room right here in Tarpon Springs or check them out online legendaryscreenprinting.com

Folding Hope: Jason Sowell on Laundry Project, Dignity & Doing Good AnywayBefore the world shut down in 2020, Jason Sowell stood at the altar officiating my wedding. Weeks later, laundromats were shutting down, people were bleaching their Amazon boxes, and we were all losing our minds over toilet paper.Jason? He was out there with a bucket of quarters and a bold idea: The Laundry Project—a way to restore dignity one clean load at a time.In this episode of the Vilardi Digital Podcast, we go deep (and sideways) with Jason—founder of @engagecurrent, the nonprofit behind @laundryproject, Hope For Homes, and Affordable Christmas.We talk: 🧺 How a single conversation in a laundromat changed his life 💡 Why dignity matters more than charity 🎤 Life as a pastor, a TEDx speaker, and a professional hope dealer 🔥 Funny, awkward moments—including clearing up some wild rumors about STDs before we even startThis one’s equal parts hilarious, raw, and ridiculously inspiring.🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your shows.P.S. Neither of us have or have had an STD... so thats good. #VilardiDigitalPodcast #JasonSowell #engagecurrent #laundryproject #HopeForHomes #AffordableChristmas #HopeDealer #PodcastWithHeart #FaithInAction #RealStoriesMatter #DoGoodAnywaySend us Fan MailSupport the showThe Vilardi Digital Podcast is recorded and produced at Vilardi Digital Studios in Trinity, FL; where bold stories and big ideas come to life. New episodes drop weekly/monthly.Follow & Connect:Instagram: @vilardidigitalTikTok: @vilardidigitalYouTube: Vilardi DigitalWebsite: www.vilardidigital.com🎧 Want to be a guest or record your own show in our studio? Book a session or apply to be on the pod here: vilardidigital.com/studioVilardi Digital supports local businesses: Legendary Custom Merch — Fully custom apparel and merch that actually stands out. Vist their show room right here in Tarpon Springs or check them out online legendaryscreenprinting.com