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HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!In this special holiday episode, your favorite hosting duo is back giving thanks to all of our wonderful sponsors and recapping some of the fantastic events we had this year. Eddie Jones and Bill McCleskey also recap some of our most popular guests and episodes from season 2. Want to become a sponsor for our events coming in 2023? Reach out to Eddie Jones at eddie@mitechusa.com TODAY!!!For more TechDontSleep Insights from Entrepreneurs, Check Out These Episodes:NASHVILLE NOBAKED COOKIE DOUGH EMPIRE | Jimmy Feeman NoBaked Cookie Dough | TechDontSleep S1Ep15: https://youtu.be/7Xz8NY8Nfic THE GROWTH OF THE MUSIC INDUSTRY| Multi-Grammy Winner Cedric Dent of Take 6 | TechDontSleep S1 Ep16: https://youtu.be/lDhmp6hhSyUBUILDING AN INSURANCE COMPANY | Camilo Arango of Arango's Multi-Services TechDontSleep S1E10: https://youtu.be/aKOOD1iY76wGet FREE Tech Giveaways on TECH DONT SLEEP Podcast social media pages:twitter: @techdontsleepinstagram: @techdontsleepfacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/techd...youtube: https://bit.ly/tdsyoutubepage Linkedin: https://bit.ly/tdslinkedinpage Subscribe:YouTube: https://bit.ly/tdsyoutubepage Apple: https://bit.ly/tdsapplepodcast Spotify: https://bit.ly/tdsspotify Spreaker: https://bit.ly/tdsspreaker REGISTER FOR A TECH GRAB BAG:TechDontSleep.com Sponsor this Podcast or Upcoming TECH DONT SLEEP Events:TechDontSleep.com Podcast Feedback Form:https://bit.ly/tdsfeedback1 The TechDontSleep Podcast is powered by MitechPartners.com

Happy New Episode Monday!! To close out season two, we have Grace Edwards with Merchant Card Services joining us to discuss her journey into the entrepreneur field, her Mennonite upbringing, and her interesting previous job history. Grace Edwards is the Regional Account manager at POS Merchant Card Services. She assists businesses in all areas related to credit card processing & point of sale systems. She is a local, born & raised here in the middle Tennessee area & now resides in Brentwood just south of Nashville. Grace learned to work hard from a young working in a family business. She has seen firsthand the needs of small business owners. While working on the leadership development team at Chick-fil-A in 2019 she knew she wanted to pursue her passion for business. She started in the merchant services industry in late 2020 & has grown to love working with small business owners helping them run their businesses more efficiently. Grace inspires other young entrepreneurs to achieve their goals regardless of their education, background, or skills.For more TechDontSleep Insights from Entrepreneurs, Check Out These Episodes:NASHVILLE NOBAKED COOKIE DOUGH EMPIRE | Jimmy Feeman NoBaked Cookie Dough | TechDontSleep S1Ep15: https://youtu.be/7Xz8NY8Nfic THE GROWTH OF THE MUSIC INDUSTRY| Multi-Grammy Winner Cedric Dent of Take 6 | TechDontSleep S1 Ep16: https://youtu.be/lDhmp6hhSyUBUILDING AN INSURANCE COMPANY | Camilo Arango of Arango's Multi-Services TechDontSleep S1E10: https://youtu.be/aKOOD1iY76wGet FREE Tech Giveaways on TECH DONT SLEEP Podcast social media pages:twitter: @techdontsleepinstagram: @techdontsleepfacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/techd...youtube: https://bit.ly/tdsyoutubepage Linkedin: https://bit.ly/tdslinkedinpage Subscribe:YouTube: https://bit.ly/tdsyoutubepage Apple: https://bit.ly/tdsapplepodcast Spotify: https://bit.ly/tdsspotify Spreaker: https://bit.ly/tdsspreaker REGISTER FOR A TECH GRAB BAG:TechDontSleep.com Sponsor this Podcast or Upcoming TECH DONT SLEEP Events:TechDontSleep.com Podcast Feedback Form:https://bit.ly/tdsfeedback1 The TechDontSleep Podcast is powered by MitechPartners.com

Happy New Episode Monday!!!! We have a special guest sitting with your favorite host, Bill McCleskey, in this episode, Adrian Davis. Adrian is a Productivity Coach, Corporate Trainer, Keynote Speaker, and world-renowned Philanthropist. Adrian has trained leaders at billion-dollar global companies and coached executives in major industries such as real estate, publishing multi-media marketing nonprofit organizations, and more. Adrian speaks to thousands of high performers in organizations every year. He has found a way to synthesize major productivity and income-making topics into easy-to-understand systems and models.Adrian believes that every person should enjoy going to work every day and that if they are engaged they will produce more and make themselves and the organization more money. He has personally lived the systems that he offers companies and audiences nationwide.For more TechDontSleep Insights from Entrepreneurs, Check Out These Episodes:NASHVILLE NOBAKED COOKIE DOUGH EMPIRE | Jimmy Feeman NoBaked Cookie Dough | TechDontSleep S1Ep15: https://youtu.be/7Xz8NY8Nfic THE GROWTH OF THE MUSIC INDUSTRY| Multi-Grammy Winner Cedric Dent of Take 6 | TechDontSleep S1 Ep16: https://youtu.be/lDhmp6hhSyUBUILDING AN INSURANCE COMPANY | Camilo Arango of Arango's Multi-Services TechDontSleep S1E10: https://youtu.be/aKOOD1iY76wGet FREE Tech Giveaways on TECH DONT SLEEP Podcast social media pages:Twitter: @techdontsleepInstagram: @techdontsleepFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/techd...youtube: https://bit.ly/tdsyoutubepage Linkedin: https://bit.ly/tdslinkedinpage Subscribe:YouTube: https://bit.ly/tdsyoutubepage Apple: https://bit.ly/tdsapplepodcast Spotify: https://bit.ly/tdsspotify Spreaker: https://bit.ly/tdsspreaker REGISTER FOR A TECH GRAB BAG:TechDontSleep.com Sponsor this Podcast or Upcoming TECH DONT SLEEP Events:TechDontSleep.com Podcast Feedback Form:https://bit.ly/tdsfeedback1 The TechDontSleep Podcast is powered by MitechPartners.comFor more TechDontSleep

Happy New Episode Monday!!!! We have a very special guest virtually sitting with your favorite host, Bill McCleskey, in this episode, Ryan Beck CTO of Pray.com. Beck tells his life-changing story of how he helped start Pray.com, how he found Faith, and the decisions he made growing up that helped shape him into the Christian he is today. Pray.com is a social impact company with the #1 app for Christians. Our mission is to grow faith and cultivate community. Our vision is to create a world where everyone leaves a legacy of helping others.Pray.com supports millions of Christians in growing closer to Jesus. The mobile app allows you to prioritize prayer with daily devotionals, hear the Bible come to life with original content, and fall asleep to soothing Bedtime Bible stories elevating the faith experience for consumers, churches, and B2B2C organizations.Pray.com has 5.0 stars on Glassdoor and is a 100% remote workforce that embraces diversity with employees from all over the globe.To learn more visit Pray.com today and download their app!!! For more TechDontSleep Insights from Entrepreneurs, Check Out These Episodes:NASHVILLE NOBAKED COOKIE DOUGH EMPIRE | Jimmy Feeman NoBaked Cookie Dough | TechDontSleep S1Ep15: https://youtu.be/7Xz8NY8Nfic THE GROWTH OF THE MUSIC INDUSTRY| Multi-Grammy Winner Cedric Dent of Take 6 | TechDontSleep S1 Ep16: https://youtu.be/lDhmp6hhSyUBUILDING AN INSURANCE COMPANY | Camilo Arango of Arango's Multi-Services TechDontSleep S1E10: https://youtu.be/aKOOD1iY76wGet FREE Tech Giveaways on TECH DONT SLEEP Podcast social media pages:Twitter: @techdontsleepInstagram: @techdontsleepFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/techd...youtube: https://bit.ly/tdsyoutubepage Linkedin: https://bit.ly/tdslinkedinpage Subscribe:YouTube: https://bit.ly/tdsyoutubepage Apple: https://bit.ly/tdsapplepodcast Spotify: https://bit.ly/tdsspotify Spreaker: https://bit.ly/tdsspreaker REGISTER FOR A TECH GRAB BAG:TechDontSleep.com Sponsor this Podcast or Upcoming TECH DONT SLEEP Events:TechDontSleep.com Podcast Feedback Form:https://bit.ly/tdsfeedback1 The TechDontSleep Podcast is powered by MitechPartners.comFor more TechDontSleep

Happy New Episode Monday!!!! We had the privilege to sit and talk with Glenn Sandifer, a global director and inside sales/ customer success for Securitas Technology. Glenn discusses his role with Securitas Technolgy along with his new book The Middle Ground. Glenn Sandifer is a true strategist and executive leader, Glenn has served in various capacities allowing profitability to lead the way. Over nearly 20 years, he has learned that there are consistent themes regarding professional development and success, that conflict with successful relationships. Glenn speaks to the busy professional that is enjoying success but failing in the relationship department. Through this thought-provoking book,The Middle Ground author Glenn Sandifer II takes us on a captivating journey where he explores how the dynamics of a demanding business world can influence your romantic relationships. Buy your copy today at https://www.amazon.com/Middle-Ground- Dating-Outcomes-Modern- ebook/dp/B0B1TMVHCV/For more TechDontSleep Insights from Entrepreneurs, Check Out These Episodes:NASHVILLE NOBAKED COOKIE DOUGH EMPIRE | Jimmy Feeman NoBaked Cookie Dough | TechDontSleep S1Ep15: https://youtu.be/7Xz8NY8Nfic THE GROWTH OF THE MUSIC INDUSTRY| Multi-Grammy Winner Cedric Dent of Take 6 | TechDontSleep S1 Ep16: https://youtu.be/lDhmp6hhSyUBUILDING AN INSURANCE COMPANY | Camilo Arango of Arango's Multi-Services TechDontSleep S1E10: https://youtu.be/aKOOD1iY76wGet FREE Tech Giveaways on TECH DONT SLEEP Podcast social media pages:Twitter: @techdontsleepInstagram: @techdontsleepFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/techd...youtube: https://bit.ly/tdsyoutubepage Linkedin: https://bit.ly/tdslinkedinpage Subscribe:YouTube: https://bit.ly/tdsyoutubepage Apple: https://bit.ly/tdsapplepodcast Spotify: https://bit.ly/tdsspotify Spreaker: https://bit.ly/tdsspreaker REGISTER FOR A TECH GRAB BAG:TechDontSleep.com Sponsor this Podcast or Upcoming TECH DONT SLEEP Events:TechDontSleep.com Podcast Feedback Form:https://bit.ly/tdsfeedback

Happy New Episode Monday!!!! Ladies and gentlemen, we had the privilege to sit down and talk with THE Southern Domestic Diva herself, Allie Williamson. Allie is the Owner and CEO of Southern Domestic Diva, a multi-service high-profile cleaning company operating out of Nashville, Tennessee, and Southern Mississippi. Your favorite host, Bill McCleskey, and Allie Williamson dive deep into her past careers which have led her to be named the Southern Domestic Diva! Allie Williamson loves networking and relating to people, and has been that way since she was a young girl growing up in the tiny town of Monticello, Mississippi. She never let the “small town” stigma hold her back or prevent her from living up to her most creative, social self! She thrives on building relationships, making connections, and crafting a circle where friends become family. From an early age, she knew that she wanted to make an impact, and help people reach their full potential, especially women. Southern Domestic Diva runs as a WOSB, and now employs over 65 Divas, all of whom contribute their own style, uniqueness, and personality to the growing empire that is SDD today! Southern Domestic Diva serves over 800 clients with residential, commercial, and vacation rental cleaning and breaking ground in vacation rental property management. Allie also has a heart for giving back to the community, She is involved in numerous Non-Profits throughout the city and frequently performs different kinds of volunteer work. Being that Southern Domestic Diva is over 60% Latino, Allie has the desire to learn more about the culture, and an intense yearning to connect with the leaders of “Hola”, a Non-Profit on a mission to strengthen Tennessee's Hispanic community. She currently sits on the Board for Hola, Boys & Girls Scouts of America, as well as Nashville Peacemakers. The Southern Domestic Diva really does it all. She runs her own business and participates in charitable events and is also considered a professional baker when off the clock, with her signature dish homemade Pecan Pie!To learn more visit southerndomesticdiva.com today!!! For more TechDontSleep Insights from Entrepreneurs, Check Out These Episodes:NASHVILLE NOBAKED COOKIE DOUGH EMPIRE | Jimmy Feeman NoBaked Cookie Dough | TechDontSleep S1Ep15: https://youtu.be/7Xz8NY8Nfic THE GROWTH OF THE MUSIC INDUSTRY| Multi-Grammy Winner Cedric Dent of Take 6 | TechDontSleep S1 Ep16: https://youtu.be/lDhmp6hhSyUBUILDING AN INSURANCE COMPANY | Camilo Arango of Arango's Multi-Services TechDontSleep S1E10: https://youtu.be/aKOOD1iY76wGet FREE Tech Giveaways on TECH DONT SLEEP Podcast social media pages:Twitter: @techdontsleepInstagram: @techdontsleepFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/techd...youtube: https://bit.ly/tdsyoutubepage Linkedin: https://bit.ly/tdslinkedinpage Subscribe:YouTube: https://bit.ly/tdsyoutubepage Apple: https://bit.ly/tdsapplepodcast Spotify: https://bit.ly/tdsspotify Spreaker: https://bit.ly/tdsspreaker REGISTER FOR A TECH GRAB BAG:TechDontSleep.com Sponsor this Podcast or Upcoming TECH DONT SLEEP Events:TechDontSleep.com Podcast Feedback Form:https://bit.ly/tdsfeedback1 The TechDontSleep Podcast is powered by MitechPartners.comFor more TechDontSleep

Here we are again with another great episode!! Your favorite host, Bill McCleskey, sits down with a good friend, Demetrius Short, the founder of Transformation Life Center. Demetrius short talks about his non-profit organization along with the strive they are making to help the youth of the black community excel in school as well as in life. Demetrius goes into detail on the sub-organizations, Black Men Run, Brown Boys Read, and Steps of Success 5k Run, associated with Transformation Life Center. Bill McCleskey and Demetrius Short discuss their time at Fisk University and Demetrius's journey into the entrepreneurial world. For more information please visit transformationlifecenter.orgMake sure to check out her music here: For more TechDontSleep Insights from Entrepreneurs, Check Out These Episodes:NASHVILLE NOBAKED COOKIE DOUGH EMPIRE | Jimmy Feeman NoBaked Cookie Dough | TechDontSleep S1Ep15: https://youtu.be/7Xz8NY8Nfic THE GROWTH OF THE MUSIC INDUSTRY| Multi-Grammy Winner Cedric Dent of Take 6 | TechDontSleep S1 Ep16: https://youtu.be/lDhmp6hhSyUBUILDING AN INSURANCE COMPANY | Camilo Arango of Arango's Multi-Services TechDontSleep S1E10: https://youtu.be/aKOOD1iY76wGet FREE Tech Giveaways on TECH DONT SLEEP Podcast social media pages:Twitter: @techdontsleepInstagram: @techdontsleepFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/techd...youtube: https://bit.ly/tdsyoutubepage Linkedin: https://bit.ly/tdslinkedinpage Subscribe:YouTube: https://bit.ly/tdsyoutubepage Apple: https://bit.ly/tdsapplepodcast Spotify: https://bit.ly/tdsspotify Spreaker: https://bit.ly/tdsspreaker REGISTER FOR A TECH GRAB BAG:TechDontSleep.com Sponsor this Podcast or Upcoming TECH DONT SLEEP Events:TechDontSleep.com Podcast Feedback Form:https://bit.ly/tdsfeedback1 The TechDontSleep Podcast is powered by MitechPartners.comFor more TechDontSleep

Happy New Episode Monday!!!! Your favorite host, Bill McCleskey, sat with his good friend, Eric Meriwether who is a financial planner, to get some insight on how to build generational wealth.Eric also goes into detail on how to invest and smart ways to create passive income. Eric Meriwether also shares his journey in the financial business and how he has built his clientele into what it is today. Eric works with clients to identify their financial security needs and then focuses on solutions that can help make their goals a reality. I rely not only on my own knowledge and experience but can call on the expertise of a team of specialists.Make sure to check out her music here: For more TechDontSleep Insights from Entrepreneurs, Check Out These Episodes:NASHVILLE NOBAKED COOKIE DOUGH EMPIRE | Jimmy Feeman NoBaked Cookie Dough | TechDontSleep S1Ep15: https://youtu.be/7Xz8NY8Nfic THE GROWTH OF THE MUSIC INDUSTRY| Multi-Grammy Winner Cedric Dent of Take 6 | TechDontSleep S1 Ep16: https://youtu.be/lDhmp6hhSyUBUILDING AN INSURANCE COMPANY | Camilo Arango of Arango's Multi-Services TechDontSleep S1E10: https://youtu.be/aKOOD1iY76wGet FREE Tech Giveaways on TECH DONT SLEEP Podcast social media pages:Twitter: @techdontsleepInstagram: @techdontsleepFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/techd...youtube: https://bit.ly/tdsyoutubepage Linkedin: https://bit.ly/tdslinkedinpage Subscribe:YouTube: https://bit.ly/tdsyoutubepage Apple: https://bit.ly/tdsapplepodcast Spotify: https://bit.ly/tdsspotify Spreaker: https://bit.ly/tdsspreaker REGISTER FOR A TECH GRAB BAG:TechDontSleep.com Sponsor this Podcast or Upcoming TECH DONT SLEEP Events:TechDontSleep.com Podcast Feedback Form:https://bit.ly/tdsfeedback1 The TechDontSleep Podcast is powered by MitechPartners.comFor more TechDontSleep

Happy New Episode Monday!!!! We are honored to have a Member of Grammy, Stellar & Dove Nominated group VIRTUE, Now CEO of Life Music Recordings, Karima Kibble joining us. Your favorite host, Bill McCleskey, and Karima Kibble discuss the changes in the music industry, how it has affected her career and how she has adapted to the changes. Karima also shares how she came into the gospel music industry and the life struggles she faced. Karima is currently working on solo music projects, with one of her singles, Redeemer, charting in the top 10 on music billboards. Make sure to check out her music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/55xDu... For more TechDontSleep Insights from Entrepreneurs, Check Out These Episodes:NASHVILLE NOBAKED COOKIE DOUGH EMPIRE | Jimmy Feeman NoBaked Cookie Dough | TechDontSleep S1Ep15: https://youtu.be/7Xz8NY8Nfic THE GROWTH OF THE MUSIC INDUSTRY| Multi-Grammy Winner Cedric Dent of Take 6 | TechDontSleep S1 Ep16: https://youtu.be/lDhmp6hhSyUBUILDING AN INSURANCE COMPANY | Camilo Arango of Arango's Multi-Services TechDontSleep S1E10: https://youtu.be/aKOOD1iY76wGet FREE Tech Giveaways on TECH DONT SLEEP Podcast social media pages:Twitter: @techdontsleepInstagram: @techdontsleepFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/techd...youtube: https://bit.ly/tdsyoutubepage Linkedin: https://bit.ly/tdslinkedinpage Subscribe:YouTube: https://bit.ly/tdsyoutubepage Apple: https://bit.ly/tdsapplepodcast Spotify: https://bit.ly/tdsspotify Spreaker: https://bit.ly/tdsspreaker REGISTER FOR A TECH GRAB BAG:TechDontSleep.com Sponsor this Podcast or Upcoming TECH DONT SLEEP Events:TechDontSleep.com Podcast Feedback Form:https://bit.ly/tdsfeedback1 The TechDontSleep Podcast is powered by MitechPartners.comFor more TechDontSleep

Happy New Episode Monday!!!! We have an extraordinary guest, Kermit Lowrey of Life Long Merchant Services, joining us. Your favorite host, Bill McCleskey, and Kermit Lowry discuss how his company can help small business owners take control of their merchant service contracts and ultimately put more money in their pockets while still providing exceptional support and service. Life Long Merchant Services act as a consultant by shopping around to find the right processor or gateway to suit specific business owners' needs. Kermit Lowry also shares his entrepreneurial journey and how he created Life Long Merchant Services. For more TechDontSleep Insights from Entrepreneurs, Check Out These Episodes:NASHVILLE NOBAKED COOKIE DOUGH EMPIRE | Jimmy Feeman NoBaked Cookie Dough | TechDontSleep S1Ep15: https://youtu.be/7Xz8NY8Nfic THE GROWTH OF THE MUSIC INDUSTRY| Multi-Grammy Winner Cedric Dent of Take 6 | TechDontSleep S1 Ep16: https://youtu.be/lDhmp6hhSyUBUILDING AN INSURANCE COMPANY | Camilo Arango of Arango's Multi-Services TechDontSleep S1E10: https://youtu.be/aKOOD1iY76wGet FREE Tech Giveaways on TECH DONT SLEEP Podcast social media pages:Twitter: @techdontsleepInstagram: @techdontsleepFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/techd...youtube: https://bit.ly/tdsyoutubepage Linkedin: https://bit.ly/tdslinkedinpage Subscribe:YouTube: https://bit.ly/tdsyoutubepage Apple: https://bit.ly/tdsapplepodcast Spotify: https://bit.ly/tdsspotify Spreaker: https://bit.ly/tdsspreaker REGISTER FOR A TECH GRAB BAG:TechDontSleep.com Sponsor this Podcast or Upcoming TECH DONT SLEEP Events:TechDontSleep.com Podcast Feedback Form:https://bit.ly/tdsfeedback1 The TechDontSleep Podcast is powered by MitechPartners.comFor more TechDontSleep

Here we are again with another great episode!! Your favorite host, Bill McCleskey, sits down with Josh Minton, co-founder of Connect Nashville to talk about the importance of making connections and the best ways to make them in order to benefit your business. He also shares how he and his other co-founders started the networking group, Connect Nashville and how it has become the biggest networking group in the Middle Tennessee area. Josh Minton is also an insurance agent with HQ Insurance serving the Greater Middle Tennessee area. He believes in educating his customers about the products they are paying for and making sure that they have the policy that meets their needs. Insurance should be more than just something you have. Make sure to check out Josh's Videos "Advice from Your Boring Neighborhood Insurance Agent" on Facebook Watch https://m.facebook.com/watch/23593048...For more TechDontSleep Insights from Entrepreneurs, Check Out These Episodes:NASHVILLE NOBAKED COOKIE DOUGH EMPIRE | Jimmy Feeman NoBaked Cookie Dough | TechDontSleep S1Ep15: https://youtu.be/7Xz8NY8Nfic THE GROWTH OF THE MUSIC INDUSTRY| Multi-Grammy Winner Cedric Dent of Take 6 | TechDontSleep S1 Ep16: https://youtu.be/lDhmp6hhSyUBUILDING AN INSURANCE COMPANY | Camilo Arango of Arango's Multi-Services TechDontSleep S1E10: https://youtu.be/aKOOD1iY76wGet FREE Tech Giveaways on TECH DONT SLEEP Podcast social media pages:Twitter: @techdontsleepInstagram: @techdontsleepFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/techd...youtube: https://bit.ly/tdsyoutubepage Linkedin: https://bit.ly/tdslinkedinpage Subscribe:YouTube: https://bit.ly/tdsyoutubepage Apple: https://bit.ly/tdsapplepodcast Spotify: https://bit.ly/tdsspotify Spreaker: https://bit.ly/tdsspreaker REGISTER FOR A TECH GRAB BAG:TechDontSleep.com Sponsor this Podcast or Upcoming TECH DONT SLEEP Events:TechDontSleep.com Podcast Feedback Form:https://bit.ly/tdsfeedback1 The TechDontSleep Podcast is powered by MitechPartners.comFor more TechDontSleep

We are back with another episode this holiday weekend!! Your favorite host, Bill McCleskey, sits with local entrepreneur Rob Wynkoop of WormBucket. Rob shares how he utilized Reddit to help spread the word about his small business. He also shares tips and tricks on how he went viral on Reddit. For more information visit wormbucket.comLink to the post talked about in the podcast - https://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comment...Great article about marketing on Reddit https://pegasusgames.medium.com/how-t...For more TechDontSleep Insights from Entrepreneurs, Check Out These Episodes:NASHVILLE NOBAKED COOKIE DOUGH EMPIRE | Jimmy Feeman NoBaked Cookie Dough | TechDontSleep S1Ep15: https://youtu.be/7Xz8NY8Nfic THE GROWTH OF THE MUSIC INDUSTRY| Multi-Grammy Winner Cedric Dent of Take 6 | TechDontSleep S1 Ep16: https://youtu.be/lDhmp6hhSyUBUILDING AN INSURANCE COMPANY | Camilo Arango of Arango's Multi-Services TechDontSleep S1E10: https://youtu.be/aKOOD1iY76wGet FREE Tech Giveaways on TECH DONT SLEEP Podcast social media pages:Twitter: @techdontsleepInstagram: @techdontsleepFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/techd...youtube: https://bit.ly/tdsyoutubepage Linkedin: https://bit.ly/tdslinkedinpage Subscribe:YouTube: https://bit.ly/tdsyoutubepage Apple: https://bit.ly/tdsapplepodcast Spotify: https://bit.ly/tdsspotify Spreaker: https://bit.ly/tdsspreaker REGISTER FOR A TECH GRAB BAG:TechDontSleep.com Sponsor this Podcast or Upcoming TECH DONT SLEEP Events:TechDontSleep.com Podcast Feedback Form:https://bit.ly/tdsfeedback1 The TechDontSleep Podcast is powered by MitechPartners.comFor more TechDontSleep

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!! Our TechDontSleep Podcast host, Bill McCleskey & Eddie Jones, are back again with another Fathers Day Tech Gifts Haul showing you great gifts to give your Dad for Father's Day!! The products mentioned in this video are linked below for your convenience. Tell us in the comments if these are some gifts you will surprise your dad with this Father's Day.https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/relat...https://nymag.com/strategist/article/...For more TechDontSleep Insights from Entrepreneurs, Check Out These Episodes:NASHVILLE NOBAKED COOKIE DOUGH EMPIRE | Jimmy Feeman NoBaked Cookie Dough | TechDontSleep S1Ep15: https://youtu.be/7Xz8NY8Nfic THE GROWTH OF THE MUSIC INDUSTRY| Multi-Grammy Winner Cedric Dent of Take 6 | TechDontSleep S1 Ep16: https://youtu.be/lDhmp6hhSyUBUILDING AN INSURANCE COMPANY | Camilo Arango of Arango's Multi-Services TechDontSleep S1E10: https://youtu.be/aKOOD1iY76wGet FREE Tech Giveaways on TECH DONT SLEEP Podcast social media pages:Twitter: @techdontsleepInstagram: @techdontsleepFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/techd...youtube: https://bit.ly/tdsyoutubepage Linkedin: https://bit.ly/tdslinkedinpage Subscribe:YouTube: https://bit.ly/tdsyoutubepage Apple: https://bit.ly/tdsapplepodcast Spotify: https://bit.ly/tdsspotify Spreaker: https://bit.ly/tdsspreaker REGISTER FOR A TECH GRAB BAG:TechDontSleep.com Sponsor this Podcast or Upcoming TECH DONT SLEEP Events:TechDontSleep.com Podcast Feedback Form:https://bit.ly/tdsfeedback1 The TechDontSleep Podcast is powered by MitechPartners.comFor more TechDontSleep

We are back with another episode!! Your favorite host, Bill McCleskey, sits down with Marvel Bandy and Cambrean Gray of First Defense Security to talk about ways business owners can protect their business with the right technology. They also share their previous work history and how they came to work together. Marvel and Cambrean share customer success stories along with new products they will be adding soon. For more information on First Defense Security visit firstdefensesecurity.net today!!! For more TechDontSleep Insights from Entrepreneurs, Check Out These Episodes:NASHVILLE NOBAKED COOKIE DOUGH EMPIRE | Jimmy Feeman NoBaked Cookie Dough | TechDontSleep S1Ep15: https://youtu.be/7Xz8NY8Nfic THE GROWTH OF THE MUSIC INDUSTRY| Multi-Grammy Winner Cedric Dent of Take 6 | TechDontSleep S1 Ep16: https://youtu.be/lDhmp6hhSyUBUILDING AN INSURANCE COMPANY | Camilo Arango of Arango's Multi-Services TechDontSleep S1E10: https://youtu.be/aKOOD1iY76wGet FREE Tech Giveaways on TECH DONT SLEEP Podcast social media pages:Twitter: @techdontsleepInstagram: @techdontsleepFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/techd...youtube: https://bit.ly/tdsyoutubepage Linkedin: https://bit.ly/tdslinkedinpage Subscribe:YouTube: https://bit.ly/tdsyoutubepage Apple: https://bit.ly/tdsapplepodcast Spotify: https://bit.ly/tdsspotify Spreaker: https://bit.ly/tdsspreaker REGISTER FOR A TECH GRAB BAG:TechDontSleep.com Sponsor this Podcast or Upcoming TECH DONT SLEEP Events:TechDontSleep.com Podcast Feedback Form:https://bit.ly/tdsfeedback1 The TechDontSleep Podcast is powered by MitechPartners.comFor more TechDontSleep

We are back with another episode with a special guest Ivan Ospina founder of Qubits Energy. Your favorite host, Bill McCleskey, joins Ivan in learning about his journey to America and how he became the successful entrepreneur he is today. For more TechDontSleep Insights from Entrepreneurs, Check Out These Episodes:NASHVILLE NOBAKED COOKIE DOUGH EMPIRE | Jimmy Feeman NoBaked Cookie Dough | TechDontSleep S1Ep15: https://youtu.be/7Xz8NY8Nfic THE GROWTH OF THE MUSIC INDUSTRY| Multi-Grammy Winner Cedric Dent of Take 6 | TechDontSleep S1 Ep16: https://youtu.be/lDhmp6hhSyUBUILDING AN INSURANCE COMPANY | Camilo Arango of Arango's Multi-Services TechDontSleep S1E10: https://youtu.be/aKOOD1iY76wGet FREE Tech Giveaways on TECH DONT SLEEP Podcast social media pages:Twitter: @techdontsleepInstagram: @techdontsleepFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/techd...youtube: https://bit.ly/tdsyoutubepage Linkedin: https://bit.ly/tdslinkedinpage Subscribe:YouTube: https://bit.ly/tdsyoutubepage Apple: https://bit.ly/tdsapplepodcast Spotify: https://bit.ly/tdsspotify Spreaker: https://bit.ly/tdsspreaker REGISTER FOR A TECH GRAB BAG:TechDontSleep.com Sponsor this Podcast or Upcoming TECH DONT SLEEP Events:TechDontSleep.com Podcast Feedback Form:https://bit.ly/tdsfeedback1 The TechDontSleep Podcast is powered by MitechPartners.comFor more TechDontSleep

We are back with another episode with a special guest you may recognize from season 1, Karen Williams. Karen has rejoined us for season 2 to discuss the importance of diversity in the workplace as well as her rebranding for her company Cultural Avid which was once Mintech Agency. Karen talks about the struggles she faced with Mintech Agency and how rebranding was the best option. Your favorite host, Bill McCleskey, joins Karen in discussing the pushback she has received since her rebrand and her new company's successes so far. for more information regarding Diversity Recruiting Support for your business visit https://www.culturalavid.com. For more TechDontSleep Insights from Entrepreneurs, Check Out These Episodes:NASHVILLE NOBAKED COOKIE DOUGH EMPIRE | Jimmy Feeman NoBaked Cookie Dough | TechDontSleep S1Ep15: https://youtu.be/7Xz8NY8Nfic THE GROWTH OF THE MUSIC INDUSTRY| Multi-Grammy Winner Cedric Dent of Take 6 | TechDontSleep S1 Ep16: https://youtu.be/lDhmp6hhSyUBUILDING AN INSURANCE COMPANY | Camilo Arango of Arango's Multi-Services TechDontSleep S1E10: https://youtu.be/aKOOD1iY76wGet FREE Tech Giveaways on TECH DONT SLEEP Podcast social media pages:Twitter: @techdontsleepInstagram: @techdontsleepFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/techd...youtube: https://bit.ly/tdsyoutubepage Linkedin: https://bit.ly/tdslinkedinpage Subscribe:YouTube: https://bit.ly/tdsyoutubepage Apple: https://bit.ly/tdsapplepodcast Spotify: https://bit.ly/tdsspotify Spreaker: https://bit.ly/tdsspreaker REGISTER FOR A TECH GRAB BAG:TechDontSleep.com Sponsor this Podcast or Upcoming TECH DONT SLEEP Events:TechDontSleep.com Podcast Feedback Form:https://bit.ly/tdsfeedback1 The TechDontSleep Podcast is powered by MitechPartners.comFor more TechDontSleep

Are you looking to better your phone system for your business?? Well, look no further. Aircall is the cloud-based call center and phone system of choice for modern companies. A voice platform that integrates seamlessly with popular productivity and helpdesk tools. Aircall was built to make phone support easy to manage – accessible, transparent, and collaborative. Your favorite host, Bill McCleskey, sits with Josh Martin of Aircall to discuss the essential features AirCall has to offer businesses. Josh also talks about how he came to work for Aircall and his experience with the company. For more information about Aircall visit aircall.io or go to mitechpartners.com to get a free demo!!! For more TechDontSleep Insights from Entrepreneurs, Check Out These Episodes:NASHVILLE NOBAKED COOKIE DOUGH EMPIRE | Jimmy Feeman NoBaked Cookie Dough | TechDontSleep S1Ep15: https://youtu.be/7Xz8NY8Nfic THE GROWTH OF THE MUSIC INDUSTRY| Multi-Grammy Winner Cedric Dent of Take 6 | TechDontSleep S1 Ep16: https://youtu.be/lDhmp6hhSyUBUILDING AN INSURANCE COMPANY | Camilo Arango of Arango's Multi-Services TechDontSleep S1E10: https://youtu.be/aKOOD1iY76wGet FREE Tech Giveaways on TECH DONT SLEEP Podcast social media pages:Twitter: @techdontsleepInstagram: @techdontsleepFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/techd...youtube: https://bit.ly/tdsyoutubepage Linkedin: https://bit.ly/tdslinkedinpage Subscribe:YouTube: https://bit.ly/tdsyoutubepage Apple: https://bit.ly/tdsapplepodcast Spotify: https://bit.ly/tdsspotify Spreaker: https://bit.ly/tdsspreaker REGISTER FOR A TECH GRAB BAG:TechDontSleep.com Sponsor this Podcast or Upcoming TECH DONT SLEEP Events:TechDontSleep.com Podcast Feedback Form:https://bit.ly/tdsfeedback1 The TechDontSleep Podcast is powered by MitechPartners.comFor more TechDontSleep

We have another great episode featuring the thriving power couple Isaac Addae & Lakisha L. Simmons. Isaac Addae & Lakisha Simmons go into detail on how they met each other, how they developed a strong bond and friendship, and most importantly how they support and encourage each other in their projects. Your favorite host, Bill McCleskey, asks the gorgeous couple how they utilize social media and how it plays a part in growing their individual projects. Isaac Y. Addae, PhD is a first-generation Ghanaian American, educator, social engineer & change agent dedicated to shifting the trajectory of individuals, communities & organizations. Isaac was an Assistant Professor of Business Administration in the College of Business at Tennessee State University (TSU). While there he conducted research in social entrepreneurship and taught courses in business strategy, entrepreneurship, and leadership. He currently serves as the Chief Strategy Officer of Pivot Technology School, where he fosters relationships to further the organization's mission of training minorities for technology careers, and as Managing Partner at HBCU Impact Capital, a hybrid venture studio and micro private equity firm. Isaac Addae also recently l release his book, Black Boy Fly: Embracing My Ancestry, Blackness & Purpose in the African Diaspora, now available to purchase where all books are sold -----------https://www.amazon.com/Black-Boy-Fly-Embracing-Blackness/dp/B09MYVVDF5Dr. Lakisha L. Simmons (affectionately known as Dr. Kisha) is an award-winning and highly sought-after international speaker, workshop facilitator, and financial literacy spokeswoman. She is the founder of BRAVE Consulting, a women's empowerment firm focused on goal setting, soft leadership skills, and financial freedom. She touches thousands of women's lives through her platform, AchieveHer. She has appeared across all top media channels and outlets, including Good Morning America, Business Insider, and PEOPLE Magazine | PEOPLE.com for her women's empowerment work and saving over $750,000 in four years. She is the author of The Unlikely AchieveHer soft skills workbook and co-author of Divorced: 7 Keys to Making it Through Your Parents Divorce with her adolescent son. https://amzn.to/3qtI5Df. She was an accomplished professor before retiring at age 41 with over 40 peer-reviewed scholarly works. When she received tenure in 2017, she was one of only 51 female African-American Information Systems business school professors in the U.S. She's overcome many obstacles from childhood trauma to divorce.For more TechDontSleep Insights from Entrepreneurs, Check Out These Episodes:NASHVILLE NOBAKED COOKIE DOUGH EMPIRE | Jimmy Feeman NoBaked Cookie Dough | TechDontSleep S1Ep15: https://youtu.be/7Xz8NY8Nfic THE GROWTH OF THE MUSIC INDUSTRY| Multi-Grammy Winner Cedric Dent of Take 6 | TechDontSleep S1 Ep16: https://youtu.be/lDhmp6hhSyUBUILDING AN INSURANCE COMPANY | Camilo Arango of Arango's Multi-Services TechDontSleep S1E10: https://youtu.be/aKOOD1iY76wGet FREE Tech Giveaways on TECH DONT SLEEP Podcast social media pages:Twitter: @techdontsleepInstagram: @techdontsleepFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/techd...youtube: https://bit.ly/tdsyoutubepage Linkedin: https://bit.ly/tdslinkedinpage Subscribe:YouTube: https://bit.ly/tdsyoutubepage Apple: https://bit.ly/tdsapplepodcast Spotify: https://bit.ly/tdsspotify Spreaker: https://bit.ly/tdsspreaker REGISTER FOR A TECH GRAB BAG:TechDontSleep.com Sponsor this Podcast or Upcoming TECH DONT SLEEP Events:TechDontSleep.com Podcast Feedback Form:https://bit.ly/tdsfeedback1 The TechDontSleep Podcast is powered by MitechPartners.comFor more TechDontSleep

We have another great episode for you on this new episode Wednesday!!! Your favorite host, Bill McCleskey, interviews special guests Lena Winfree & Holly Rachel and asks the hard question, Why do black people need a safe space in the tech world? Lena Winfree & Holly Rachel dive deep into the answers to this question along with many others throughout the interview and provide their own insights of being two black women in the tech world. They also discuss the importance of the Blacks in Technology organization and their goals for the Nashville chapter. For more TechDontSleep Insights from Entrepreneurs, Check Out These Episodes:NASHVILLE NOBAKED COOKIE DOUGH EMPIRE | Jimmy Feeman NoBaked Cookie Dough | TechDontSleep S1Ep15: https://youtu.be/7Xz8NY8Nfic THE GROWTH OF THE MUSIC INDUSTRY| Multi-Grammy Winner Cedric Dent of Take 6 | TechDontSleep S1 Ep16: https://youtu.be/lDhmp6hhSyUBUILDING AN INSURANCE COMPANY | Camilo Arango of Arango's Multi-Services TechDontSleep S1E10: https://youtu.be/aKOOD1iY76wGet FREE Tech Giveaways on TECH DONT SLEEP Podcast social media pages:Twitter: @techdontsleepInstagram: @techdontsleepFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/techd...youtube: https://bit.ly/tdsyoutubepage Linkedin: https://bit.ly/tdslinkedinpage Subscribe:YouTube: https://bit.ly/tdsyoutubepage Apple: https://bit.ly/tdsapplepodcast Spotify: https://bit.ly/tdsspotify Spreaker: https://bit.ly/tdsspreaker REGISTER FOR A TECH GRAB BAG:TechDontSleep.com Sponsor this Podcast or Upcoming TECH DONT SLEEP Events:TechDontSleep.com Podcast Feedback Form:https://bit.ly/tdsfeedback1 The TechDontSleep Podcast is powered by MitechPartners.comFor more TechDontSleep

You know what day it is, NEW EPISODE WEDNESDAY. In today's episode, our special guest is Amy Harris acting president of the well-renowned organization WITT( Women in Tech). Amy Harris and your favorite host, Bill McCleskey, discuss the importance of creating a safe space for women to learn more about tech jobs, and the skills needed for these jobs. To learn more about WITT visit them at www.witttn.org. For more TechDontSleep Insights from Entrepreneurs, Check Out These Episodes:NASHVILLE NOBAKED COOKIE DOUGH EMPIRE | Jimmy Feeman NoBaked Cookie Dough | TechDontSleep S1Ep15: https://youtu.be/7Xz8NY8Nfic THE GROWTH OF THE MUSIC INDUSTRY| Multi-Grammy Winner Cedric Dent of Take 6 | TechDontSleep S1 Ep16: https://youtu.be/lDhmp6hhSyUBUILDING AN INSURANCE COMPANY | Camilo Arango of Arango's Multi-Services TechDontSleep S1E10: https://youtu.be/aKOOD1iY76wGet FREE Tech Giveaways on TECH DONT SLEEP Podcast social media pages:Twitter: @techdontsleepInstagram: @techdontsleepFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/techd...youtube: https://bit.ly/tdsyoutubepage Linkedin: https://bit.ly/tdslinkedinpage Subscribe:YouTube: https://bit.ly/tdsyoutubepage Apple: https://bit.ly/tdsapplepodcast Spotify: https://bit.ly/tdsspotify Spreaker: https://bit.ly/tdsspreaker REGISTER FOR A TECH GRAB BAG:TechDontSleep.com Sponsor this Podcast or Upcoming TECH DONT SLEEP Events:TechDontSleep.com Podcast Feedback Form:https://bit.ly/tdsfeedback1 The TechDontSleep Podcast is powered by MitechPartners.comFor more TechDontSleep

It's New Episode Wednesdays!!!! In this episode, we discuss how technology is taking over the online retail industry Your favorite host, Bill McCleskey, talks with Taylor Avery Strategy Specialist for Noted Returns, about how noted returns is using technology to help online shoppers with their number one problem, RETURNS. For more TechDontSleep Insights from Entrepreneurs, Check Out These Episodes:NASHVILLE NOBAKED COOKIE DOUGH EMPIRE | Jimmy Feeman NoBaked Cookie Dough | TechDontSleep S1Ep15: https://youtu.be/7Xz8NY8Nfic THE GROWTH OF THE MUSIC INDUSTRY| Multi-Grammy Winner Cedric Dent of Take 6 | TechDontSleep S1 Ep16: https://youtu.be/lDhmp6hhSyUBUILDING AN INSURANCE COMPANY | Camilo Arango of Arango's Multi-Services TechDontSleep S1E10: https://youtu.be/aKOOD1iY76wGet FREE Tech Giveaways on TECH DONT SLEEP Podcast social media pages:twitter: @techdontsleepinstagram: @techdontsleepfacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/techd...youtube: https://bit.ly/tdsyoutubepage Linkedin: https://bit.ly/tdslinkedinpage Subscribe:YouTube: https://bit.ly/tdsyoutubepage Apple: https://bit.ly/tdsapplepodcast Spotify: https://bit.ly/tdsspotify Spreaker: https://bit.ly/tdsspreaker REGISTER FOR A TECH GRAB BAG:TechDontSleep.com Sponsor this Podcast or Upcoming TECH DONT SLEEP Events:TechDontSleep.com Podcast Feedback Form:https://bit.ly/tdsfeedback1 The TechDontSleep Podcast is powered by MitechPartners.comFor more TechDontSleep

It's New Episode Wednesdays!!!! In this episode, we discuss the importance o networking and building relationships and connections. Your favorite host, Bill McCleskey, talks with Sunny Bray, CEO & founder of the Catalyst Collective, about her entrepreneurial journey, the start of Catalyst Collective, the importance of networking and creating relationships, and finding the balance between being an entrepreneur and a new mom. For more TechDontSleep Insights from Entrepreneurs, Check Out These Episodes:NASHVILLE NOBAKED COOKIE DOUGH EMPIRE | Jimmy Feeman NoBaked Cookie Dough | TechDontSleep S1Ep15: https://youtu.be/7Xz8NY8Nfic THE GROWTH OF THE MUSIC INDUSTRY| Multi-Grammy Winner Cedric Dent of Take 6 | TechDontSleep S1 Ep16: https://youtu.be/lDhmp6hhSyUBUILDING AN INSURANCE COMPANY | Camilo Arango of Arango's Multi-Services TechDontSleep S1E10: https://youtu.be/aKOOD1iY76wGet FREE Tech Giveaways on TECH DONT SLEEP Podcast social media pages:twitter: @techdontsleepinstagram: @techdontsleepfacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/techd...youtube: https://bit.ly/tdsyoutubepage Linkedin: https://bit.ly/tdslinkedinpage Subscribe:YouTube: https://bit.ly/tdsyoutubepage Apple: https://bit.ly/tdsapplepodcast Spotify: https://bit.ly/tdsspotify Spreaker: https://bit.ly/tdsspreaker REGISTER FOR A TECH GRAB BAG:TechDontSleep.com Sponsor this Podcast or Upcoming TECH DONT SLEEP Events:TechDontSleep.com Podcast Feedback Form:https://bit.ly/tdsfeedback1 The TechDontSleep Podcast is powered by MitechPartners.comFor more TechDontSleep

We are BACK with an amazing & captivating episode starting off season 2! Tech is taking over once again as your favorite host, Bill McCleskey, interviews our phenomenal guest, Jessica Williams, about the value her company, Smart Girl Developments, brings to the new real estate development market here in Nashville and how tech is slowly starting to plays a part in changing up the market! Bill McCleskey also discuss Jessica Williams entrepreneurial journey, becoming an influential figure in real estate and her community, and the birth of Smart Girl Developments. Once again big shoutout to all the sponsors, NEC Univerge Blue VOIP, YourSix, & Aircall. Make sure to register for our Speaker Series event for March 17th at 6pm. Click the link-------- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/techdontsleep-podcast-presents-entrepreneurs-matter-speaker-series-tickets-269715816267For more TechDontSleep Insights from Entrepreneurs, Check Out These Episodes:NASHVILLE NOBAKED COOKIE DOUGH EMPIRE | Jimmy Feeman NoBaked Cookie Dough | TechDontSleep S1Ep15: https://youtu.be/7Xz8NY8Nfic THE GROWTH OF THE MUSIC INDUSTRY| Multi-Grammy Winner Cedric Dent of Take 6 | TechDontSleep S1 Ep16: https://youtu.be/lDhmp6hhSyUBUILDING AN INSURANCE COMPANY | Camilo Arango of Arango's Multi-Services TechDontSleep S1E10: https://youtu.be/aKOOD1iY76wGet FREE Tech Giveaways on TECH DONT SLEEP Podcast social media pages:twitter: @techdontsleepinstagram: @techdontsleepfacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/techd...youtube: https://bit.ly/tdsyoutubepage Linkedin: https://bit.ly/tdslinkedinpage Subscribe:YouTube: https://bit.ly/tdsyoutubepage Apple: https://bit.ly/tdsapplepodcast Spotify: https://bit.ly/tdsspotify Spreaker: https://bit.ly/tdsspreaker REGISTER FOR A TECH GRAB BAG:TechDontSleep.com Sponsor this Podcast or Upcoming TECH DONT SLEEP Events:TechDontSleep.com Podcast Feedback Form:https://bit.ly/tdsfeedback1

To close out season one, we have Jillian Vasquez with Girls in Tech joining us to discuss somehow she is carrying on the Girls in Tech mantel and building a chapter here in Nashville Tennessee. Jillian also shares her journey from living in California to going to school in New York, traveling through Spain, and finally landing here in Nashville Tennessee. Jillian is joined by our favorite host, Bill McCleskey, they the importance of having a Girls in Tech Chapter here in Nashville. Jillian is the managing director and founder of Girls in Tech Nashville Chapter. If Jillian could describe herself and what she does, she would say, she is like Siri, "an intelligent assistant that offers a faster, easier way to get things done" and "someone who uses voice queries to answer questions, make recommendations, and perform actions by delegating requests”.GIT was founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco. The Girls in Tech global community is 60 chapters strong with an impact of more than 100,000 members in 37 countries. GIT offers education and experiences to help people discover their unique superpower and hone it. GIT aims to see every person accepted, confident, and valued in tech—just as they are.

Digital marking has become a big factor in the success or failure of businesses in this day and age. With the multiple platforms to choose s from and the different tips and tricks that are working for other businesses, it can be hard to know where exactly to start and know what formula will work best for you and your business? In this episode, we have Ashley Garth of Garth Media joining us to discuss some of the tips and tricks she uses to grow her social presence for her business. Ashley also shares her journey of becoming an entrepreneur of not only one but two businesses. Ashley is joined by our favorite host, Bill McCleskey how the entrepreneur life works for her and how she has onboarded her family into the entrepreneur life with their company makeup brand, Sister Tribe. Ashley is a social media expert, with a background in Marketing and Business Entrepreneurship. She is the founder of Garth Media, a boutique Social Media Agency. ​Ashley and her Team spend their time assisting entrepreneurs by creating engaging content, copywriting, blogging, increasing brand awareness, and offering one-on-one and group social media strategy consultations. Her mission is to help business owners to learn how to use social media to connect with their audiences. She is also a social media blogger. Ashley partners with multiple brands to increase their awareness on social media as well.Garth Media was founded in 2019 and is stationed in Nashville Tennessee. Garth Media is a boutique Social Media Agency geared to help small business owners by offering Marketing Strategies, Content Creation, and Social Media Management Services.FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: http://www.gogarthmedia.com

In this episode, our favorite host, Bill McCleskey, talks with Justin Ploof of Mull IT( pronounced mullet). Justin shares his story of how he grew up in Houston Texas, his travels throughout Central America with his wife, and how they both decided to settle down in good ol' Nashville Tennessee. Justin also speaks on the opportunities he turned down in order to start his own IT company and become the entrepreneur he is today. Justin was born and raised in Texas. Went to school at Texas State University where he majored in Computer Information Systems and was the president of the Association of IT Professionals. He worked as a consultant out of Houston for 8 years. In 2016 he left to travel Latin America with his wife, Leigh Anna, and they landed in Nashville where he started Mull IT (pronounced mullet).Mull IT provides outsourced IT solutions for small businesses in the greater Nashville area. They take a holistic approach to making sure your IT is efficient and secure.

"Coding and programming are becoming more and more popular amongst children worldwide. Programming is now a popular pastime, with so many kids being introduced to coding through games and platforms such as Minecraft and Roblox. With the sudden spike of interest in the subject from kids of all ages, parents, and schools are increasing their attention on the subject, as coding is so relevant to kids' futures." - FunTech Blog In this episode, our favorite host, Bill McCleskey, and co-host, Karen Williams from Mitech Agency, talk with Phil Henry of CodeX Academy. Phil Henry talks about the struggles he faced on his road to becoming an entrepreneur and his past career working in the entertainment business. Phil Henry is a native of Nashville and has a career in entrepreneurship and technology. Phil is dedicated to helping combat poverty by providing a path of significant economic advancement for individuals through access to quality training, resources and an extensive network of mentors and employers in the tech field. CodeX is an online software development school that takes a different approach to training and developing our students. We specialize in mentoring and internships. In CodeX' short time of being in business. We've seen nearly 200 students come to the programs with an over 90% hire rate within the first 30 days of graduating from the program. CodeX has been able to have some of the most well-known companies as hiring partners such as Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Moveable Ink, Frontier Airlines, and more!

Look there! Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, its Carlin J. Alford the man who's done it all!!!" In this episode, we have the man himself Carlin J. Alford of Alfco Wireless Consulting. Carlin has a conversation with our favorite podcast host, Bill McCleskey, about his many occupations as a pro basketball player and baseball player, music artist manager, Race car driver, his experience with the horrific events of the 9/11 bombing, and running for mayor of Nashville?! He literally has done it all! Carling J. Alford also shares how, after all of his exciting past ventures, he stares his own technology company, Alfco Wireless Consulting. Carlin Alford is a technology industry professional with high-level contacts in all major carriers and wireless business solutions providers. His company, Alfco Wireless Consulting, is responsible for building services and strategies to maximize sales opportunities in an indirect environment.Provider of recycling services for wireless devices and end of life cycle data security solutions. ALFCO Wireless is focused on helping companies plan for and manage logistics for device upgrades, migrations from one wireless carrier to another, destroy data on end of life cycle devices and asset value assessment. While ALFCO wireless is focused on Enterprise, Corporate Liable assets the company can provide services for a minimum of 10 devices with resources past 10,000+ devices. Shipping and Data destruction are always FREE of charge and custom online portals are available with no commitment or contract. ALFCO also provides Mobility Management consulting and referral sales for other Mobility vendors and third parties.

Former Take 6 member, Dr.Cedric Dent, sheds some light on how technology has changed the music industry.The evolution of technology used in the music industry over the past decade is truly amazing. Even though some trends that were started decades ago are still being used today by popular music artists. In this episode, we have the Multi-Grammy Winner and former member of the musical group Take 6 Dr. Cedric Dent. Our favorite TechDontSleep Hosts, Bill McCleskey, and Eddie Jones listen as Cedric talks about his time being a member of the musical group Take 6, the evolution of technology in the music industry, and his transition from a music artist to a music professor at Middle Tennessee State University.

Did you grow up hearing the warning " Eating raw cookie dough will make you sick"? If you didn't then you certainly have been living under a rock. For decades eating raw cookies was deemed harmful and was only done by a handful of sly and mischievous children and sometimes adults. In today's age eating cookie dough is a new fun trend.In this episode, we have cookie dough specialist, Jimmy Feeman of the popular NoBaked Cookie Dough, who sit down with our favorite TechDontSleep Host, Bill McCleskey. Jimmy helps Bill get hip on the cookie dough trend by going into detail on how his wife, Megan Feeman, started NoBaked and how they both followed their entrepreneur insights to make the company as great as it is today.In early 2017, Megan Feeman began making NoBaked Cookie Dough in Nashville, TN. The first scoop shop opened in the Fall of 2017, with more to follow- across 4 different states. Since then, Megan and her husband, Jimmy, along with their team, have been shipping cookie dough all over the United States. NoBaked is cookie dough that you can eat AND bake. It's prepackaged in a jar but tastes like you just made it in your own kitchen & are eating it straight out of the bowl. Made with ingredients that leave no bitter taste in your mouth, their safe-to-eat cookie dough is one that actually tastes good. Their delicious product combined with their relatable brand is something you won't find in your local grocery store.Megan Feeman is the CEO and Founder of NoBaked Cookie Dough. Her mission is to give the world the most delicious cookie dough they've ever had and show the world that raw cookie dough CAN be a good and tasty snack! Jimmy Feeman is the Co-Founder and Cheif Strategy Officer for NoBaked. A few years ago my Jimmy joined his wife in deciding to quit their jobs and make cookie dough for a living. Now instead of punching the clock at a normal 9-5 office job, he spends his days building a company that embraces the entrepreneur. spirit. He has made it his responsibility to make sure NoBaked Cookie Dough is made with the best ingredients possible that taste delicious.CHECK OUT NOBAKED NASHVILLE LOCATION!!- NoBaked Cookie Dough1200 Villa PlaceNashville, TN 37212Broadway Place - Assembly Food CourtNashville, TN 37203

Marriage in the tech world!! How well do you think you and your significant other can work together neither the less build a company together?!In this episode, we have the cute married couple, Adam and Elizabeth Bell of Sublime Computer Services, who sit down with our favorite TechDontSleep Host, Bill McCleskey. Adam and Elizabeth share what it is like to be a married couple working in the tech world and the struggles they have faced and overcame together. Adam and Elizabeth Bell are founders of Sublime Computer Services. Sublime Computer Services provides Managed IT Services, Cyber-security Solutions and Training, and Backup Disaster Recovery for businesses in Nashville and surrounding areas. Sublime's experienced team helps businesses succeed by removing IT from their client's list of concerns. We primarily serve clients in the healthcare industry (medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, etc.) and technology manufacturing. Adam Bell is the founder of Sublime Computer Services and started the company in 2008 to help small and medium businesses with their computers. Working in the tech world in the past, Adam understands good IT support in the SMB market is hard to find. Sublime Computer Services is a reliable source of IT support for clients in the SMB market. Elizabeth Bell is Co-Founder of Sublime Computer services and acts as the chief marketing manager for the company. Before joining her husband on this entrepreneur journey at Sublime Computer Services, she spent 20+ years in healthcare as a registered nurse - caring for and educating both patients and providers. Nursing was an extraordinarily rewarding career for Elizabeth Bell which taught her a lot about communication, problem-solving, and creativity. She is now using these skills in a new career to help take Sublime Computer Services to a new level of success.

Robbie Goldsmith built a seven-figure business using Facebook Ads and led his team to land a reality show with CMT called BachWeekend. How'd he do it? What did he learn?Is your digital marketing working? How does digital marketing play in the success of your brand or company? How has digital marketing changed over the past 10 years? In this episode, our TechDontSleep Host, Bill McCleskey, sits with Robbie Goldsmith of Hustle Media. Robbie Goldsmith shares how his company helps brands and creatives connect with consumers and fans online.Robbie Goldsmith is the founder of Hustle Media Co. Hustle Media is a digital marketing anti-agency that helps brands and artists connect with consumers and fans online. Hustle Media's expertise in social media strategy, creative, video and photo production, and digital ad buying allow them to reach full effectiveness across all platforms. Hustle Media gathers insights and uses data to drive decisions that will improve results for clients.Digital marketing strategies have changed over the past couple of years. Hustle Media believes that the old-age marketing tactics are outdated and too expensive. Working efficiently and creatively are the two keys to improving results for customers. Companies should adapt to the rapidly changing, high-speed work environment of digital marketing and Hustle media adheres to that while always striving to raise the bar for their clients.

What is a Micro Influencer? What is performance-based influencer marketing?In this episode, our TechDontSleep Host, Bill McCleskey, and our special guest co-host, Karen Williams of Mintech Agency, talk with Adelaide Freeman of Twillo Brand Influencers. Adelaide shares how she uses her brand to help connect the right people to products and services in the digital world. Adelaide is the founder of Twillo Brand Influencers. Twillo is a trusted network of social media influencers. Their agency connects brands with social media influencers and brand ambassador experts. The influencers share through social channels their own positive experiences and engage the client's target audience to join in on the conversations around the brand. An influencer could have as little as 2000 engaging followers on Instagram we learn. Twillo separates itself from other influencer agencies by creating a win-win situation. Influencers are paid based on a pay-per-click basis, enabling the end-user business to only pay for true engagement and to maximize influencer marketing with a low barrier to entry.More cost-effective and efficient than traditional marketing, influencers connect brands to a wider targeted audience of users, customers, and peer-to-peer influencers who carry the brand's message and expand the market's reach.

In this episode, our TechDontSleep Host, Bill McCleskey, sits with his good friend Karen Williams, founder of MinTech Agency. Karen Williams explains the importance of hiring minorities in leadership roles in the tech world and how companies are also now understanding the importance of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging and are working toward ensuring their workspace is equitable for all. Karen Williams discusses how her company, Mintech Agency, helps successful tech organizations find minorities to fill management/ leadership roles. She also talks about the struggles she overcame to start her business and become the successful entrepreneur she is. Karen Williams is the Founder and CEO of MinTech Agency. She works with organizations that are actively engaged in diversifying their employee base. MinTech Agency is a diversity tech recruiting and staffing company connecting Black and Latinx tech talent with meaningful, progressive, and inclusive places to work and grow their careers. MinTech strives to make a difference in the world of tech not by pushing a minority-only agenda but an agenda of inclusion and growth for all.

Today we welcome Camilo Arango as our special guest. Camilo has a fascinating story of migrating to the US from Colombia, learning the language, and eventually becoming a successful entrepreneur with multiple businesses. He and his business partner also developed a cool program to capture leads. Camilo's story of grit and determination is inspiring! He is also an advocate and leader in the Hispanic community here in Nashville. Leave us a comment to let us know what you thought about today's episode.

SHOW ME THE MONEY$$$An important question that all small businesses and entrepreneurs have is "How can I raise funds and capital for my business." In this episode, Ryan Pierce and Read Ezell of WeFunder discuss their roles with WeFunder and how they connect small businesses in the community with funds to help them grow and scale their business. Ryan Pierce and Read Ezell of WeFunder share with our TechDontSleep Podcast host, Bill McCleskey, different ways small business and entrepreneurs can raise funds and capital through different resources like crowdfunding. Ryan Pierce is the South East Expansion lead for WeFunder. He works with the growth team in recruiting small businesses and startups looking to raise capital and supporting underrepresented founders that raise capital through equity crowdfunding. He is most passionate about supporting underrepresented founders, as well as business owners in the Midwest and southeast. He cares about creating more access to capital for entrepreneurs and advancing tech ecosystems across the US. Read Ezell is a fellow Nashvillian and serves as the Nashville City Lead for WeFunder. He helps start-ups raise capital and create a guaranteed basic income for local entrepreneurs in Nashville Tennessee. He considers himself an entrepreneurial problem-solver with a passion for innovation that links social and economic impact.

STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM NOW THEY HERE!When is the best time to become an entrepreneur? Is starting your own business as easy as some people make it look? In this episode, Joshua Mundy and Quawn Clark of PivotTech School discuss their journey of entrepreneurship and building a tech school in Nashville, Tennessee. Joshua Mundy and Quawn Clark enlighten our TechDontSleep Podcast Host, Bill McCleskey, on the struggles and difficulties they faced getting their school started while also surviving the destruction from the 2019 tornado that destroyed the streets of East Nashville and the outbreak of the COVID19 virus. Joshua Mundy is a native Nashvillian who is currently the owner and CEO/Co-Founder of Pivot Technology School & Owner of Music City Cleaners. Joshua is very passionate about entrepreneurship and believes in empowering and mentoring others in the community. He uses social media to discuss business and gives tips daily. He believes we are at our best when we are Learning, Growing, and Winning together. Quawn Clark is also a native Nashvillian who is currently the Co-Founder of Pivot Technology School and CEO of the clothing brand HoodGeek. Like Joshua, Quawn is very passionate about entrepreneurship and believes in empowering and mentoring others in the community. His visionary skill set has developed him into a serial entrepreneur with the ability to share his passions with his community.

Is it better to save your money or invest your money in the stock market? Which investing apps are the best to use? How is fintech helping us manage our money? Are pyramid schemes as dangerous as people say? On this episode of TechDontSleep we have a special guest, Brenton Harrison, a financial planner based in Nashville, Tennessee. He gives us helpful tips on how and when it is best to save your money and when it is best to invest your money using fintech. Brenton Harrison enlightens our TechDontSleep Podcast Host, Bill McCleskey and Eddie Jones, on different types of pyramid schemes and the harm they can cause to your finances. Brenton Harrison is a financial advisor at Henderson Financial Group, Inc. in Brentwood, Tennessee. He offers insurance and investment planning services to clients across the country and has his own youtube channel (@Brenton Harrison Financial Advisor) with videos on budgeting, student loan planning, debt elimination, investment principles, and more. If you want to learn a little more about Brenton Harrison, head over to his website at www.brentonharrison.com.

In this special bonus episode, Bill talks to his very own sister Anastacia McCleskey about her time on Broadway, to how she was able to navigate and perform during COVID using technology. Bill also talks his sister into joining him on lower Broadway in Nashville to ask tourists simple questions about technology. The sibling love and banter are very apparent in this episode!Make sure you check out our new YouTube series Bill on Broadway too! Bill is asking random tech questions to tourists and native Nashvillians alike. Do you know who the founder of Tesla is? You would be surprised by some of these answers.

Domonique Townsend, founder of We Optimize Work, with guest host, Karen Williams of MinTech Agency, discuss the challenges black women face when working to penetrate the technology sector as professionals and entrepreneurs.We Optimize Work helps business executives create human-centered work approaches that increase engagement, productivity and belonging for women in the workplace.MinTech Agency is a diversity recruiting agency passionate about the candidates and their experience. Mintech understands the impact a career in tech can have on an individual, their family and their community. MinTech's purpose is to help candidates not only land a role but to join an organization where they can thrive and grow professionally.Domonique Townsend and Karen Williams offer some candid solutions to continue much needed momentum for black women in technologyAre you a black woman in tech? What's your journey been like? How can we pave the way for more diversity on all levels?