Podcasts about being unplugged

#66 WATCH ON YouTube ★ Come say hi – IG: @arcanumlife https://www.instagram.com/arcanumlife/ TikTok: @arcanumla https://www.tiktok.com/@arcanumla This is for the one who's in it – questioning everything, feeling the chaos, healing through the unknown, and trying to stay connected to her truth. In this raw, intimate Q+A, I'm answering your questions on: ​​​​ Timestamps: 2:15 – How to Stay Grounded When Everything Feels Chaotic 8:00 – How to Reconnect Spiritually After Disconnecting 12:00 – Being Unplugged 19:00 – If Your Job Is Draining You, Here's What to Do Energetically 22:00 – What I'm Most Proud Of 28:00 – Healing Heartbreak 34:00 – When you Don't Know What You Want 38:00 – Current Routines & Rituals 42:00 – How to Let Go of Thoughts and Tune Into Your Energy 44:00 – How I'm Really Doing 48:00 – What's Next This isn't just a Q+A. This is a recalibration, a remembrance, a coming home – straight from my rebirth era to yours x

Bedford and LaMisha welcome you to 2017 and the Spring Semester of Naming It. They explore relationship dynamics and the importance of communication, as they discuss their reactions to the performances of Denzel Washington and Golden Globe winner Viola Davis in Fences and the controversial plot of the HBO series Insecure. Bedford asks for listener input, in terms of the impending Presidential Inauguration. Let us know how you plan to make it through that weekend by leaving us a message at (607) U-NAME-IT “607-862-6348.” The Self-Care Tip, “The Power of Being Unplugged” challenges us all to take a step back from electronics and social media. Also, keep listening at the end of the episode for a sneak peak at some of our new content (#RealTalk: 1-on-1). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/namingit/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/namingit/support

Matt LaVoie discusses the differences between developing user interfaces for yourself and being a servant designer, empathizing with customers. Matt LaVoie is a User Experience Designer at PowerDMS, and founder of the Downtown UX Meetup group in Orlando, FL. He enjoys teaching and learning about UX, gardening and building things. Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/matt-lavoie-people/ Key Takeaways So many times we solve problems for ourselves, we need to solve them with other people in mind Empathize with customers - be a servant designer It doesn't matter if you know how to use it, you developed it Conduct usability sessions and have everyone on the team sit with the customers, including developers Always keep in mind that there are real people you're writing this code for Watch people use the software you build According to Forrester Research we are officially in the age of the Customer It's no longer good enough to solve a problem, it needs to serve the customer well Have a human centric development process Lean startups are about failing faster, but you dont have to launch to fail - use rapid prototyping Drawing on a napkin Balsalmiq Invite people to use it and watch them use it Are you actually building something that somebody wants? Resources Mentioned PowerDMS Forrester Research - Winning in the Age of the Customer Balsamiq downtownux.com mattplavoie.com Sponsors BookMoreNights.com - You've got the best vacation rental property, but are you getting enough clients? About Hello Tech Pros Hello Tech Pros is the daily podcast that interviews business professionals who work with technology and discuss Motivation, Productivity, Leadership, Technology, People, Entrepreneurship and Being Unplugged.

How do you charge all of your devices at night? This couple struggled with cable mess and until they developed their own solution: the NytStnd. NDF+Group LLC, was created as an outlet for co-owners Chad Diez and Victoria Norris to utilize their industry experience from the corporate worlds of Design and Marketing, into the small business sector. From ideation to creation, this family owned business is capable of designing, manufacturing, and launching mainstream products. Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/victoria-norris-technology/ Key Takeaways Cable management on the traditional night stand in 2016 is a mess There aren't many (any?) other docks on the market that let you plug in your iPhone, iPad, Apple TV remote and Apple Watch Wireless charging is coming down the pipe and NytStnd is following the trend NytStnd is not just for Apple devices, it supports other USB cables for Android, Windows, etc Be open to try new things and receiving feedback and iterating through several versions Resources Mentioned NytStnd.com Sponsors BookMoreNights.com - You've got the best vacation rental property, show it off! About Hello Tech Pros Hello Tech Pros is the daily podcast that interviews business professionals who work with technology and discuss Motivation, Productivity, Leadership, Technology, People, Entrepreneurship and Being Unplugged.

When life pushes you into the deep end of the pool are you going to sink to the bottom or start swimming? For over 15 years, Derrick Sier has studied group and social dynamics in the collegiate, not-for-profit, religious, educational and corporate environment. It is through this observation that his company OMOS Team Building was created. He believes relationship and team play are the avenues through which great groups are formed. Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/derrick-sier-motivation/ Key Takeaways When life give you an opportunity, run with it Everyone is replaceable at a large organization You need a support group in place for when life knocks you down who can help you get back up Never rely on one source of income, always have 2-3 revenue streams You are not defined by your role or job, you are defined by YOU Companies value the things they spend money on and spend money and the things they value Preparing to take a leap of faith and getting pushed are two different feelings Sometimes it takes a while to recover from your lowest point You want to be around people with different perspectives Put a plan in place and adapt to change, even if you don't anticipate the change "It ain't about how hard you can hit, it's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward." - Rocky Balboa You're not alone Resources Mentioned OMOS Team Building Rocky Balboa (2006) Sponsors BookMoreNights.com About Hello Tech Pros Hello Tech Pros is the daily podcast that interviews business professionals who work with technology and discuss Motivation, Productivity, Leadership, Technology, People, Entrepreneurship and Being Unplugged.

Being a workaholic is both socially acceptable and culturally encouraged, but it's also damaging to our health and relationships. Nathan Johns has more than twenty years of experience with an emphasis on Business Strategy and Product Management at large tech sector corporations like Creative Labs and Dell. He has managed eighteen product lines including designing go-to-market strategies, overseeing product transitions, and identifying opportunities to improve gross margin and unit growth. Nathan also has more than six years’ experience as a professional wedding and portrait photographer and regularly mentors others both personally and professionally. Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/nathan-johns-unplugged/ Key Takeaways Your employer's goal is to get as much productivity out of you as possible - it is your job to say "enough is enough" Enjoy a lifestyle that allows you to spend time away from work and have enjoyable life experiences If you're never unplugged from work and plugged into your family, you're going to miss out on a lot In the moment, try to capture the narrative so you'll never forget the moment Resources Mentioned Nathan's photography nathanjohnsphotography.com Nashville restaurants Burger Up - locally sourced upscale burgers Tin Roof - grilled chicken with peanut butter and honey Gray's on Main - southern food & bourbon cocktails Children's books Oh, the Thinks You Can Think by Dr. Suess Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney Books, movies & TV show Wool by Hugh Howey (Listen on Audible) Ready Player One by Ernest Cline (Listen on Audible) The Secret Life of Walter Mitty House of Cards The Wire StarCraft The Two Swords by R.A. Salvatore (Listen on Audible) Disney Dark Side Half Marathon Sponsors BookMoreNights.com About Hello Tech Pros Hello Tech Pros is the daily podcast that interviews business professionals who work with technology and discuss Motivation, Productivity, Leadership, Technology, People, Entrepreneurship and Being Unplugged.

The tragedy in Flint, Michigan created a public outcry that got policy makers to ask questions on what to do about the state of water quality in municipalities. Concerned about the national security implications of the availability of potable water, Michael Morford is working to improve water treatment technologies which have not significantly changed in the last 50 years. Michael Morford is CEO of The Bison Group, an Oklahoma-headquartered privately-held company with a long-term focus on environmental and water scarcity issues. A former U.S. Army Captain and Iraqi War Veteran, he is a Fellow for the Truman National Security Project. He is a sought-after speaker for his understanding of the complexities facing the Water-Energy Nexus. An Oklahoma native, Michael is married to his wife Megan and has three children, Ava, Hayes, and Finley. Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/michael-morford-entrepreneurship/ Key Takeaways Sometimes chemicals in water supplies only 6 miles apart can be drastically different Many regions in the southwest United States are struggling with clean water supplies due to droughts The technologies to clean water has not been much improved in 50 years Work until you have no more time left - wait to hire until things are not getting done Resources Mentioned Truman National Security Project Forward osmosis Electrocoagulation Flint, Michigan water state of emergency Sponsors GetMoreNights.com - You've got the best vacation rental property, but is it 100% booked? About Hello Tech Pros Hello Tech Pros is the daily podcast that interviews business professionals who work with technology and discuss Motivation, Productivity, Leadership, Technology, People, Entrepreneurship and Being Unplugged.

Bill Kennedy is a managing partner at Ardan Studio in Miami, Florida, a mobile, web, and systems development company. He is also a co-author of the book Go in Action, the author of the blog GoingGo.Net, and a founding member of GoBridge which is working to increase Go adoption through diversity. Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/william-kennedy-people/ Key Takeaways Go is a systems programming language that makes programming fun and makes developers more productive Go allows developers to write performant code easily Go runtime is built into the binary, nothing else to install Some very bright people are not applying for high profile Silicon Valley engineering positions because they are concerned about the tech interview process They've asked "Why do I want to go through that much pain just to get rejected?" It's not about what you know, its about learning and solving problems Bill will give anyone a chance when they show him they take it seriously Is the person you're interviewing a vampire? They suck all the happiness out of a room It doesn't matter how technically astute they are, vampires are no good They always push back and complain versus looking for opportunities to grow When you are forced to hire from a local pool, you have more limited options and it is more likely not to work out Hire quickly and fire quickly, and let the candidate know you are giving them one chance When you give someone the chance to learn and grow, they will put more effort into the relationship Look for negative patterns in work history - are they looking from a place of growth or are they complaining? Go into an interview being honest but show humble confidence "No, I've never worked on that before but I know I can do it" If you are under qualified for a senior job but you're honest and genuine, they may open a junior position just to get you Find someone on the inside of an organization and study up on the organization's tech before applying If the company is that tough on their interviewees, how do they treat their employees and do you really want to be there? If you're in charge of hiring, re-evaluate what you're looking for Build a family instead of a work force Resources Mentioned Go in Action by William Kennedy Going Go Programming Ardan Labs minio.io Go Bridge Sponsors BookMoreNights.com About Hello Tech Pros Hello Tech Pros is the daily podcast that interviews business professionals who work with technology and discuss Motivation, Productivity, Leadership, Technology, People, Entrepreneurship and Being Unplugged.

After working for an insecure boss that constantly belittled employees for their lack of a college degree, Leon recalled sage words from his father. It was this point in his career that he began to appreciate the work ethic and servitude instilled into him by Leon Senior. Leon II now lives and works under the guiding question, "Is there anything else I can do for you?" Leon Fowler II over the past 10 years has worked for a Fortune 100 company in web development as well as supporting vendor software in a System Analyst role. He has been an Entrepreneur since starting his first business at the age of 12. He is currently building his startup as the Founder and CEO of Resume Righter. Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/leon-fowler-leadership/ Key Takeaways Accolades mean nothing It's about the service you provide Don't be afraid of humiliation if your intentions are good Do the most menial jobs Resources Mentioned Great by Choice: Uncertainty, Chaos, and Luck--Why Some Thrive Despite Them All by Jim Collins and Morten T. Hansen (Listen on Audible) From Bubblegum Machines to Mobile Apps - Entrepreneurship Satursday with Leon Fowler Sponsors BookMoreNights.com - You've got the best vacation rental property, show it off! About Hello Tech Pros Hello Tech Pros is the daily podcast that interviews business professionals who work with technology and discuss Motivation, Productivity, Leadership, Technology, People, Entrepreneurship and Being Unplugged.

As a pioneer and visionary in the contemporary Christian music field, John Chisum has worked alongside many of its greatest artists and songwriters. His love for mentoring and training others has allowed him to develop dozens of writers, resulting in hundreds of well-known songs recorded. He is now Managing Partner for Nashville Christian Songwriters. Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/john-chisum-motivation/ Key Takeaways The user interfaces of digital tools use symbology from analog systems Extroverts take the energy from those around them Master your head-game and understand your particular motivators and de-motivators to maximize your energy Many great ideas are not worth the energy and commitment to see them through because they are not aligned with your passions When you're willing to pay the price no matter the price, you know you've found your calling It's about serving other people and helping them succeed Look in the areas of your passions and ask "how are we equipped to serve?" Identify the "bleeding neck" - where are people hurting the most and how can you help? In 5-10 years what is life going to look like if you don't take today's opportunity Are you going to die with your songs inside? There are no guarantees only an opportunity to grow You will win or you will learn Resources Mentioned Logic Pro X GarageBand Adobe Audition CC nashvillechristiansongwriters.com Sponsors BookMoreNights.com - You've got the best rental property. Show it off! About Hello Tech Pros Hello Tech Pros is the daily podcast that interviews business professionals who work with technology and discuss Motivation, Productivity, Leadership, Technology, People, Entrepreneurship and Being Unplugged.

When you work for your mom, there is a ceiling on how high you can climb. After facing his deepest lack of motivation, Brandon Schaefer decided to leave the family business and go out on his own. Today he helps mid-sized businesses determine the steps to achieving their next level of success after they've knocked out the low-hanging fruit. Brandon Schaefer is a corporate business strategist whose strengths lie in helping organizations improve their sales processes, improve their client and prospect communications, and improve their lead generation campaigns. Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/brandon-schaefer-motivation/ Key Takeaways Small business owners start by knocking out the low-hanging fruit, but can get discouraged when the fruit get harder to reach As long as someone else is paying your check, you have limits on how far you can grow People can go through their whole lives not being what they want to be You need to listen to your body and your emotions When you're not sure what will make you happy, just start walking - try something new On a journey of self-discovery, learn, read and write daily Stop waiting for perfection, just get started Choose to work with clients that want to push the limits and aren't afraid to fail Failing to plan is planning to fail If several people tell you that you are good at something, look into working with it — is it a passion? Don't let your parent's or the public's beliefs get in your way Sometimes the most critical people are the ones closest to you — don't let that stop you All of the low points in your life are the biggest assets you carry with you Don't ever quit, the phone with the perfect deal may be tomorrow When things are going well, work twice as hard When things are going bad, work 7 times as hard You don't have to be great to start, just start to be great Resources Mentioned myvirtualsalesforce.com Sponsors Be a guest on Hello Tech Pros About Hello Tech Pros Hello Tech Pros is the daily podcast that interviews business professionals who work with technology and discuss Motivation, Productivity, Leadership, Technology, People, Entrepreneurship and Being Unplugged.

Heath Padgett was in software sales in Austin, TX when he decided that the job and lifestyle didn't suit him. Newlyweds, Heath and his wife Alyssa decided to trade a house in surburbia and a corporate career for a 29-foot RV and odd jobs across the country. Now they are living and working a lifestyle business that allows them unlimited travel and an always-on vacation. Heath Padgett lives, works and travels full-time in an RV. Last year Heath worked a different job in all 50 states and just finished editing a documentary with his wife called Hourly America. Heath is a bit of an RV enthusiast (okay, a big one). He also hosts a weekly podcast called The RV Entrepreneur where he interviews nomadic entrepreneurs who have built businesses while traveling full-time. Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/heath-padgett-unplugged/ Key Takeaways There are jobs to be found in all 50 states, you just have to be willing to work them When you are 23, there is an expectation that you should get a good job and travel later when you have money saved up Why not seize the moment? The downsized life is currently hip and cool RVs aren't just for retirees anymore We exist in a culture of busyness and many feel the pressure to always be on, to never take a break We need to calm down and not be so stressed The top performers in sports focus on breathing and on breaks, we should too Being reactive is like playing defense, you are waiting for life to throw it at you then be very reactionary It's very hard to get ahead in this mode Being proactive is like playing offense, you are creating opportunities through thoughtfulness and investments If you work hard and plan accordingly, you can build success and freedom Home is wherever you go Resources Mentioned HeathPadgett.com The RV Entrepreneur Podcast - iTunes | Stitcher Radio The Hunt for Red October (1990) The Hunt for Red October by Tom Clancy (listen on Audible) Winnebago Gone with the Wynns Ditching Suburbia Resources Mentioned ScrumBrawl Transource Media About Hello Tech Pros Hello Tech Pros is the daily podcast that interviews business professionals who work with technology and discuss Motivation, Productivity, Leadership, Technology, People, Entrepreneurship and Being Unplugged.

Robin Smith is the co-founder and CEO of  WeGoLook. Her desire to bolster confidence in purchase decisions by online consumers led her to found WeGoLook, a crowd-sourced verification platform utilized across every industry, the "Uber of inspections." She has an extensive background in sales beginning her career with the Washington Post in college, then advancing to regional and management positions in Missouri and Mississippi before returning to Oklahoma. Back in Oklahoma, Robin started her own consulting firm transitioning automotive dealership into internet sales. Her e-commerce experience and development of enterprise solutions combined with her early entry into the on demand economy, make her a unique voice in tech, crowdsourcing and the gig economy. Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/robin-smith-entrepreneurship/ Key Takeaways Entrepreneurship about working your own ideas into everyone's lives WeGoLook started after a realization of a gap in the marketplace Create a "fake" website (minimum viable marketing) for potential customers and partners The gig economy = is about temporary, distributed workers Focus on SEO to drive inbound leads Your platform should be dynamic enough to handle integrations with different partners The marketing, support and scalability of your business is very different if you are B2C vs B2B Just because you aren't an expert at something, doesn't mean you can't do it Entrepreneurship takes perseverance, it's an evolution Don't listen to friends and family who don't understand your passion and vision Find someone to mentor and give back Whatever is in your heart and in your gut — just do it Take a step towards change and work towards It's not a failure, it's a learning experience   Resources Mentioned WeGoLook.com Sponsors ScrumBrawl Transource Media About Hello Tech Pros Hello Tech Pros is the daily podcast that interviews business professionals who work with technology and discuss Motivation, Productivity, Leadership, Technology, People, Entrepreneurship and Being Unplugged.

John Sonmez was a shy, unathletic kid who one day decided that he could be anyone he wanted to be. With this realization, he began a journey of personal and career growth. Today he teaches software developers how to plan and execute their own journey of increasing their hourly rate, have better relationships and live a healthy lifestyle. John Sonmez is the creator of SimpleProgrammer.com, a PluralSight author and trainer with over 50 courses and the author of of the book Soft Skills: The Software Developer’s Life Manual. John officially retired from his regular job at the age of 33 by focusing on his personal brand. Through his book, YouTube channel and podcast John Sonmez teaches software developers to succeed by turning up their productivity dial to 11, developing their people skills and establishing their own personal brand.  Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/john-sonmez-people/ Key Takeaways You can be whoever you want to be, even if it means faking it until you make it The attributes that "define" you aren't permanent, you can change them A prophet is not always welcome in his home town Create a blog - it can be your first step in building your personal brand Being known as a specialist is valuable - if your garbage disposal breaks, you are more likely to hire Mr Garbage Disposal Inc over ABC Plumbing Focus on a small framework, component or style of development and be known as The Expert You want to be the big fish in the small pond Dominate a small niche then spread out Most developers do not want to pigeon-hole themselves, they want to be known as a polyglot Creating value to others is the best form of marketing - people will spread your message for you John's strategy is to give away 90% of his stuff away for free, and charge for the last 10% If you want to make a million dollars, change a million people's lives and give them value We all need to view ourselves as entrepreneurs Treat your self as a business, even if you only have one customer (your employer) Creating content and giving free value scales exponentially over time There is no reason why you can't write articles for big blogs, speak at conferences or host a podcast, just don't be afraid to fail along the way Opportunities may not come, you have to search for them Expand the view of your self and be willing to do what others won't do Resources Mentioned Soft Skills by John Sonmez (Listen on Audible) SimpleProgrammer.com TroyHunt.com pyimagesearch.com Sponsors ScrumBrawl Transource Media About Hello Tech Pros Hello Tech Pros is the daily podcast that interviews business professionals who work with technology and discuss Motivation, Productivity, Leadership, Technology, People, Entrepreneurship and Being Unplugged.

As a new mobile developer in the early days of mobile development, James Montemagno was given two months to build a cross-platform app for remote DVR management. Luckily, he discovered the Mono Runtime and was able to hit his aggressive target because IT JUST WORKED. Today he helps the mobile development community successfully build and launch native cross-platform applications using Xamarin. James Montemagno is a Developer Evangelist at Xamarin and Microsoft MVP. He has been a .NET developer for over a decade working in a wide range of industries. Before joining Xamarin, he was a professional mobile developer. James has now been developing with the Xamarin platform for over 4 years. Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/james-montemagno-technology/ Key Takeaways Use technology that JUST WORKS Work with technology and on problems you are passionate about Yesterday was the best day to get into mobile development Today is currently the best day to get into mobile development Every day is the best day to get into mobile development, the landscape is constantly improving Cross-platform mobile development is a reality We are at a peak in mobile development - just hit 1-1.2 million apps in app stores A new app is released to iOS App Store every 3 minutes TV is still a big untapped market that no one has cracked Cross-platform development is about deploying the best user experience for the right type of device Augmented reality is the future - from entertainment to virtual travel to field work Resources Mentioned Xamarin Microsoft MVP Award Mono Runtime Consumer Electronic Show HockeyApp Under the Radar - iOS Podcast Xamarin Evolve conference Ready Player One by Ernest Cline (Listen on Audible) Sponsors ScrumBrawl Transource Media About Hello Tech Pros Hello Tech Pros is the daily podcast that interviews business professionals who work with technology and discuss Motivation, Productivity, Leadership, Technology, People, Entrepreneurship and Being Unplugged.

In her past, Shelli Austin had to endure a horrible boss who used demeaning language and fear tactics to intimidate their staff. Now as a technical recruiter, Shelli advises consultants to research the position and the hiring manager before accepting a job. When you spend more time with the people you work with rather than the people you live with, Shelli wants her clients to be as happy as possible in their position. Shelli Austin has been working in I.T. Staffing for close to 20 years.  Her goal is to be an advocate for both her clients and her candidates. Shelli values attention to detail, identifying quality candidates for her customers, and follow through.  Developing, building and maintaining solid, long-term client relationships that are mutually beneficial is her #1 priority. Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/shelli-austin-leadership/ Key Takeaways To be happy in life you have to enjoy what you're doing at work Don't micromanage, instead give employees ownership of their role Your co-workers is like your second family, you spend more time with them during the work week than your 1st family When interviewing, look for red flags that may indicate a mis-alignment to your personal goals that may lead to unhappiness After the first or second round of interviews, ask the hiring manager for references on their leadership style The interview process is a process and takes time, be patient Ask your employees what they need to be successful Resources Mentioned OakTree Sponsors ScrumBrawl Transource Media About Hello Tech Pros Hello Tech Pros is the daily podcast that interviews business professionals who work with technology and discuss Motivation, Productivity, Leadership, Technology, People, Entrepreneurship and Being Unplugged.

"It's going to be ok." Chad Lowe wondered if he would ever find out the gender of his unborn baby or ever see that baby born. The individual that had brought a gun into Chad's bank made him question if he would be going home that evening or not. But when his employee asked if they were going to survive or not, he reassured her that everything would be okay. In this episode, Chad Lowe shares the harrowing tale of the hostage situation, the SWAT team and the aftermath that he and his employees had to endure and the mindset he used to carry on. Chad Lowe is the assistant Vice President of Operational Training for BancFirst, one of Oklahoma's largest and highest rated financial institutions. Chad has been with the company since 1999 and his job mainly includes leading in-person and e-learning modules to the company's 1500+ employees. He also assists with technical writing, software documentation, and testing of software updates. Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/chad-lowe-motivation/ Key Takeaways Think about end-user customization when designing software Have protocols in place for the "statistically unlikely" Do your best to remain calm in a situation where there is no protocol Even when you fear the worst, remind everyone (including yourself) that it will be okay Despite what's happening to us, we still have commitments Good things will happen to you if you're doing a good job Despite what's happening to us, we still have commitments Don't ever give up Resources Mentioned Horizon banking software by FIS Foxtrot Software by EnableSoft Moodle LMS Sponsors This episode of Hello Tech Pros is sponsored by ScrumBrawl ScrumBrawl is a fast paced, extremely chaotic board game where fantastical creatures vie for supremacy within the Arena, a 20x20 battle pit where dragons, hydras, golems and tiny tiny chickens score goals by maneuvering magical orbs into portals or fighting other creatures to the death. (Sorry chicken) ScrumBrawl is the product of VicTim Games and you can listen to the backstory of this indie board game by going back to Hello Tech Pros episode 28 where I interview Tim Bugher, one-half of VicTim. We talk about the original concept, the product design and the upcoming expansion set. That’s Hello Tech Pros episode 2-8. But wait, there’s more! I am giving away a copy of the game to one lucky listener. To qualify, leave a review for Hello Tech Pros on iTunes or Stitcher Radio (or both) and send me an email with the screenshot to chad [at] hellotechpros.com. At the end of the month, I’ll randomly select one entry and send them a copy of ScrumBrawl board game. Once again, leave a review for Hello Tech Pros on iTunes or Stitcher Radio (or both) and send me an email with the screenshot to chad [at] hellotechpros.com. ScrumBrawl. Fantastical, brutal, fun. About Hello Tech Pros Hello Tech Pros is the daily podcast that interviews business professionals who work with technology and discuss Motivation, Productivity, Leadership, Technology, People, Entrepreneurship and Being Unplugged.

When work sucks the life out of him, Jeff Souders escapes the bonds of earth by flying in his WW-II era open cockpit biplane from the runway he built in his backyard. He also runs a popular YouTube channel that highlights his passion of traveling, flying drones and landscape photography. Jeff Souders is a software developer with experience in .NET, SAP ABAP and Objective C. When not building amazing apps for his employer or himself, Jeff enjoys flying drones and airplanes, photography and traveling the globe. Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/jeff-souders-unplugged/ Key Takeaways Money can't buy happiness but it can buy memories Old things last a long time, new things are disposable When you're on your deathbed, you're not going to wish you spent more time in the office Resources Mentioned Stampe SV.4C biplane DJI Phantom 4 Quadcopter drone Sponsors This episode of Hello Tech Pros is sponsored by ScrumBrawl ScrumBrawl is a fast paced, extremely chaotic board game where fantastical creatures vie for supremacy within the Arena, a 20x20 battle pit where dragons, hydras, golems and tiny tiny chickens score goals by maneuvering magical orbs into portals or fighting other creatures to the death. (Sorry chicken) ScrumBrawl is the product of VicTim Games and you can listen to the backstory of this indie board game by going back to Hello Tech Pros episode 28 where I interview Tim Bugher, one-half of VicTim. We talk about the original concept, the product design and the upcoming expansion set. That’s Hello Tech Pros episode 2-8. But wait, there’s more! I am giving away a copy of the game to one lucky listener. To qualify, leave a review for Hello Tech Pros on iTunes or Stitcher Radio (or both) and send me an email with the screenshot to chad [at] hellotechpros.com. At the end of the month, I’ll randomly select one entry and send them a copy of ScrumBrawl board game. Once again, leave a review for Hello Tech Pros on iTunes or Stitcher Radio (or both) and send me an email with the screenshot to chad [at] hellotechpros.com. ScrumBrawl. Fantastical, brutal, fun. About Hello Tech Pros Hello Tech Pros is the daily podcast that interviews business professionals who work with technology and discuss Motivation, Productivity, Leadership, Technology, People, Entrepreneurship and Being Unplugged.

If you're painting a picture of a sunset and someone tells you to add a dolphin, does that person's idea represent your vision? If not, Bear Cahill recommends that you thank them for the input and move on. Entrepreneurs have to strike a critical balance between building community and social presence, and staying true to the founder's vision. Bear suggests that you surround yourself with like-minded people who "get you" and share in the vision to achieve success. Bear Cahill has been coding since the age of 12 and professionally since 1993. He's worked for IBM, Ericsson, Travelocity and most recently, for the last 8 years, as a freelance iOS developer. He has developed and contributed to dozens of mobile apps, is the author of “iOS in Practice”. and teaches iOS development to companies around the country. He's also had his share of tech and non-tech related businesses ranging from greeting cards, children's animation and donuts... square, baked donuts. Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/bear-cahill-entrepreneurship/ Key Takeaways Don't get into the restaurant business unless it's a true passion Food services is hard, hard work Entrepreneurship is about signing your own paycheck Focus on content and the marketing will take care of itself Keep your vision pure, don't have too many cooks in the kitchen who don't share the same vision Solicit feedback but don't compromise your art Being true to your vision is more difficult when you work in a committee Don't start the bus until everyone is on board - assemble the right team Social networking is key to kick off your business Find people who speak your language and connect with them Make yourself a little bit vulnerable, no one ever said "I wish I met fewer people" Identify your goals - is it about money, or do you want flexibility and freedom? Resources Mentioned iOS in Practice by Bear Cahill Unity Game Engine Sponsors This episode of Hello Tech Pros is sponsored by ScrumBrawl ScrumBrawl is a fast paced, extremely chaotic board game where fantastical creatures vie for supremacy within the Arena, a 20x20 battle pit where dragons, hydras, golems and tiny tiny chickens score goals by maneuvering magical orbs into portals or fighting other creatures to the death. (Sorry chicken) ScrumBrawl is the product of VicTim Games and you can listen to the backstory of this indie board game by going back to Hello Tech Pros episode 28 where I interview Tim Bugher, one-half of VicTim. We talk about the original concept, the product design and the upcoming expansion set. That’s Hello Tech Pros episode 2-8. But wait, there’s more! I am giving away a copy of the game to one lucky listener. To qualify, leave a review for Hello Tech Pros on iTunes or Stitcher Radio (or both) and send me an email with the screenshot to chad [at] hellotechpros.com. At the end of the month, I’ll randomly select one entry and send them a copy of ScrumBrawl board game. Once again, leave a review for Hello Tech Pros on iTunes or Stitcher Radio (or both) and send me an email with the screenshot to chad [at] hellotechpros.com. ScrumBrawl. Fantastical, brutal, fun. About Hello Tech Pros Hello Tech Pros is the daily podcast that interviews business professionals who work with technology and discuss Motivation, Productivity, Leadership, Technology, People, Entrepreneurship and Being Unplugged.

"Your job is to make me not worry about mobile." When David Okun's new manager empowered him to take ownership of the mobile application, David took it upon himself to implement a new process across the team. Initially met with a collection of eye-rolling, David ignored the negativity and slowly introduced practices that increased the productivity across the whole organization. His approach included a self-deprecating humor that showed the team that he was an easy-going individual that was open to feedback. David Okun is the Lead Mobile Developer at IDScan Biometrics Limited in London, England. He is responsible for managing and progressing the vision of the mobile product, the people who work on the team and the customers that use it. As an iOS developer, David has published multiple apps across the Apple App Store, most of which are on open source on GitHub. Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/david-okun-people Key Takeaways Marketing is the most important aspect of app development Be proud if your app was downloaded 1,000 times Find your audience online, Twitter for example, and connect with them before launch Empower your skilled workers and they will motivate themselves Don't try to change everything in a single setting, implement small changes and measure the difference Give public recognition People can tell when you're blowing smoke - be genuine If you can understand what makes people laugh then you can understand what makes them happy and therefore motivate them When someone tells you something can't be done, prove them wrong Resources Mentioned Afterparty app Crying Jordan Meme Generator app @cryingjordanapp theknot.com IDScan Biometrics Team Foundation Server RedMine Sponsors This episode of Hello Tech Pros is sponsored by ScrumBrawl ScrumBrawl is a fast paced, extremely chaotic board game where fantastical creatures vie for supremacy within the Arena, a 20x20 battle pit where dragons, hydras, golems and tiny tiny chickens score goals by maneuvering magical orbs into portals or fighting other creatures to the death. (Sorry chicken) ScrumBrawl is the product of VicTim Games and you can listen to the backstory of this indie board game by going back to Hello Tech Pros episode 28 where I interview Tim Bugher, one-half of VicTim. We talk about the original concept, the product design and the upcoming expansion set. That’s Hello Tech Pros episode 2-8. But wait, there’s more! I am giving away a copy of the game to one lucky listener. To qualify, leave a review for Hello Tech Pros on iTunes or Stitcher Radio (or both) and send me an email with the screenshot to chad [at] hellotechpros.com. At the end of the month, I’ll randomly select one entry and send them a copy of ScrumBrawl board game. Once again, leave a review for Hello Tech Pros on iTunes or Stitcher Radio (or both) and send me an email with the screenshot to chad [at] hellotechpros.com. ScrumBrawl. Fantastical, brutal, fun. About Hello Tech Pros Hello Tech Pros is the daily podcast that interviews business professionals who work with technology and discuss Motivation, Productivity, Leadership, Technology, People, Entrepreneurship and Being Unplugged. Apply to be a guest on the show at http://hellotechpros.com/guests/

ScrumBrawl is a competitive board game designed for 2-4 players where fantastic creatures vie for supremacy within a 20x20 battle arena. Tim Bugher, one-half of VicTim Games, shares the origin story of the game (conceived as a space battle card game) as well as his reasons for getting unplugged on this episode. Tim Bugher started working in the internet/web development field in 1997 as dial-up tech support.  One day as a joke, he Photoshopped a picture of his boss and emailed it to everyone at the small local ISP where he worked. Instead of being reprimanded, he was promptly moved over to work in their web development dept.  He's been involved with web development in some capacity ever since. For fun, Tim likes to play basketball and golf, ride motorcycles, draw, and play and invent board games.  His wife also loves to ride motorcycles and is also involved in technology, working for the Air Force at the Air Force Institute of Technology.  They have daughter who in the Air Force working on F-22s and they also have 2 boxers. Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/tim-bugher-unplugged/ Win a copy of ScrumBrawl! I'm giving away a copy of ScrumBrawl to our listeners. Leave a review for Hello Tech Pros podcast on iTunes, then email chad [at] hellotechpros.com to let me know. At the end of the week, Tim and I will draw one lucky winner from the list of entries. I'll ship you a free copy of the game. Key Takeaways Don't build a board game trying to get rich; it has to be a labor of love ScrumBrawl launched in 2011 with 100 cards Expansion is coming soon 40 cards - 20 creatures + orb types + negative enchantments Resources Mentioned ScrumBrawl board game on Amazon Snap Inc. Hello Tech Pros is the daily podcast that interviews business professionals who work with technology and discuss Motivation, Productivity, Leadership, Technology, People, Entrepreneurship and Being Unplugged.

In middle school, Leon Fowler opened his first business: a bubblegum machine in a hair salon. Through the next few years he reinvested his profits into a three-tiered candy machine and then into a full-sized vending machine: in a competing middle school. Today he is preparing to launch Resume Righter, a service for gamifying the skills-documentation and resume writing process. Leon Fowler II over the past 10 years has worked for a Fortune 100 company in web development as well as supporting vendor software in a System Analyst role. He has been an Entrepreneur since starting his first business at the age of 12. He is currently building his startup as the Founder and CEO of Resume Righter. Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/leon-fowler-entrepreneuship/ Key Takeaways Invest in the entrepreneurship of young people - teach them the value of hard work, savings and business Remembering your micro-accomplishments is difficult The longer you wait to update your resumé, the more details you will forget Successful businesses are based off of repeatable processes Plan for a franchise, even if you don't plan to franchise your business Turn your passion into a recipe so that you can outsource and scale Bootstrap and be as lean as possible as long as you can When you give up equity, you are creating a new boss At all costs, own the majority of your businessamazon Resources Mentioned The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It by Michael E. Gerber (Listen on Audible) This episode is sponsored by: Hello Tech Pros. Want to be a guest on the show? Chad Bostick here, and I’m helping professionals who work with technology build a personal brand and get connected to an audience of thousands of technologists, entrepreneurs, business leaders and investors. Download my cheat-sheet of interview questions and apply to be a guest today by texting HELLOPODCAST to 44222 or visiting hellotechpros.com/guest Hello Tech Pros is the daily podcast that interviews business professionals who work with technology and discuss Motivation, Productivity, Leadership, Technology, People, Entrepreneurship and Being Unplugged.

Often technical folks rely on the data and facts and algorithms and technical skill-sets to further them in their career. Lauren Rutledge coaches her candidates that being able to show some emotional intelligence will never have to worry about a job. She sees many hiring managers that would much rather have mid-level skill set with great communication and attitude than a more experienced candidate that doesn't play well with others. Lauren Rutledge is a hungry, career minded professional that is motivated to grow herself & her team. Staffing Technology professionals has become a passion of hers and she appreciates the opportunity to work with some really great people everyday! Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/lauren-rutledge-people/ Key Takeaways Have a deeper relationship with the people you work with besides just the work Relate to people as people instead of a computer Soft skills are more important than technical skills Be responsible for your job search Do your homework on the organization and company before you go into an interview Do some breathing exercises when you're stressed before an interview Resources Mentioned RHT.com Robert Half on YouTube This episode is sponsored by: Hello Tech Pros. Want to be a guest on the show? Chad Bostick here, and I’m helping professionals who work with technology build a personal brand and get connected to an audience of thousands of technologists, entrepreneurs, business leaders and investors. Download my cheat-sheet of interview questions and apply to be a guest today by texting HELLOPODCAST to 44222 or visiting hellotechpros.com/guest Hello Tech Pros is the daily podcast that interviews business professionals who work with technology and discuss Motivation, Productivity, Leadership, Technology, People, Entrepreneurship and Being Unplugged.

Struggling to understand the engineering practices of a new system is tough. Failure to understand the business domain can lead to a critical failure. While working on trading software on Wall Street, Joshua Johnson's lack of domain knowledge led to a personal failure. In this episode, Joshua and I discuss the importance of domain expertise, use cases, web services and the future of Big Data. Joshua Johnson was born in Oklahoma City, OK and has degrees from University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma Christian University. His first job was on Wall Street where worked with trading software and later moved to Europe to work for European banks. Now he is back home in Oklahoma with his wife, 2 kids and a boxer puppy. Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/joshua-johnson-technology/ Key Takeaways Domain expertise (or lack of) can make or break a project Use cases need to be carefully thought through and well documented If you aren't building with web services or APIs, how are you future-proofing your system? Don't ever give up on your ideas, do it anyway This episode is sponsored by: Hello Tech Pros. Want to be a guest on the show? Chad Bostick here, and I’m helping professionals who work with technology build a personal brand and get connected to an audience of thousands of technologists, entrepreneurs, business leaders and investors. Download my cheat-sheet of interview questions and apply to be a guest today by texting HELLOPODCAST to 44222 or visiting hellotechpros.com/guest Hello Tech Pros is the daily podcast that interviews business professionals who work with technology and discuss Motivation, Productivity, Leadership, Technology, People, Entrepreneurship and Being Unplugged.

In this episode, Joe Vallone explains the alphabet soup of Scrum and agile certifications, the differences between scrum teams and enterprise scrum teams and the approaches leaders can take to shift the culture of their organizations to be agile-ready. Joe Vallone is an experienced Agile “Coach and Trainer” at Scaled Agile Inc and has been involved in Lean and Agile communities since 2002. Mr. Vallone has helped coach several large-scale Agile transformations at Zynga, Apple, Microsoft, VCE, Nokia, AT&T and American Airlines. Joe is an effective leader and speaker with over 20 years of software development and coaching experience with certifications as a Certified Scrum Master, Certified Scrum Professional, and Certified SAFE Program Consultant Trainer.   Key Takeaways Agile Certifications - small teams Certified Scrum Master -  requires 2 day course and passed a test Certified Scrum Professional - requires proven practical experience in coaching and leading teams with Scrum-specific SAFE (Scaled Agile for the Enterprise) Certifications - framework for implementing agile across the enterprise SA (SAFE Agilist) - requires 2 day course SPC (SAFE Program Consultant) - involved in coaching and implementing SAFE agile programs SPCT (SAFE Program Consultant Trainer) - Can train the other SAFE practitioners Trust but check and verify A leader has vision and focus but keeps the people first in their mind Very intelligent people tend to have unique motivators, not just the carrot and stick Knowledge workers require leaders to trust them Team members need to be held accountable to one another Shift the culture away from blame to accountability Resources Mentioned Our Iceberg is Melting by Dr. John Kotter (Listen on Audible) scaledagile.com scaledagileframework.com This episode is sponsored by: Hello Tech Pros. Want to be a guest on the show? Chad Bostick here, and I’m helping professionals who work with technology build a personal brand and get connected to an audience of thousands of technologists, entrepreneurs, business leaders and investors. Download my cheat-sheet of interview questions and apply to be a guest today by texting HELLOPODCAST to 44222 or visiting hellotechpros.com/guest Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/joe-vallone-leadership/ Hello Tech Pros is the daily podcast that interviews business professionals who work with technology and discuss Motivation, Productivity, Leadership, Technology, People, Entrepreneurship and Being Unplugged.

Shifting from producer to manager, Nathen Haupt suddenly felt powerless because he couldn't directly quantify his impact on the organization anymore. After deciding to leave that position, Nathen journeyed down a path of self-discovery to re-assess his thoughts on management and motivation. Nathen Haupt is a passionate IT staffing professional at Tallience who doesn’t believe in one-size fits all solutions. Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/nathen-haupt-motivation/ Key Takeaways Managers are measured by different criteria than producers Don't nitpick the metrics without understanding the producer's level of engagement Complacency can deteriorate motivation Managers need a high level of emotional intelligence Resources Mentioned Get a free audio book and 30-day trial on Audible Tallience Boiler Room (2000) Forrest Gump (1994) The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle (Listen on Audible) The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy (Listen on Audible)     This episode is sponsored by: Hello Tech Pros. Want to be a guest on the show? Chad Bostick here, and I’m helping professionals who work with technology build a personal brand and get connected to an audience of thousands of technologists, entrepreneurs, business leaders and investors. Download my cheat-sheet of interview questions and apply to be a guest today by texting HELLOPODCAST to 44222 or visiting hellotechpros.com/guest Hello Tech Pros is the daily podcast that interviews business professionals who work with technology and discuss Motivation, Productivity, Leadership, Technology, People, Entrepreneurship and Being Unplugged.

After taking a Lean Facilitation class at work, Robert Mitchell realized that leading a software development team is a lot like facilitating a role-playing game like Star Wars: Edge of the Empire. As a Game Master, you want to present the players with the challenges and help them talk through the possible options to find a resolution without railroading them into the "right" answer. As a Lean Facilitator on a software development team, you want to present the team with the challenges and help them talk through the possible options to find a resolution without forcing your agenda. As Robert Mitchell was not blessed to play soccer professionally, he has been working in the software development field for 12 years. He worked for several different sized shops, but found a great company with American Fidelity. In his time off, he chases after 15 month old twins, plays soccer and tries to find time to play RPGs. Key Takeaways Role-playing games are just an excuse to get friends together It's tougher to keep a group together the older you get Running a roleplaying game is a lot like facilitating a dev group Reskin a story from a different genre to fit your adventure   Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/robert-mitchell-unplugged/ This episode is sponsored by: Hello Tech Pros. Want to be a guest on the show? Chad Bostick here, and I’m helping professionals who work with technology build a personal brand and get connected to an audience of thousands of technologists, entrepreneurs, business leaders and investors. Download my cheat-sheet of interview questions and apply to be a guest today by texting HELLOPODCAST to 44222 or visiting hellotechpros.com/guest Hello Tech Pros is the daily podcast that interviews business professionals who work with technology and discuss Motivation, Productivity, Leadership, Technology, People, Entrepreneurship and Being Unplugged.

After a close-call with a hippopotamus while canoeing in Africa, Tim Barnes celebrated life with African artists and artisans by commissioning a custom, hand-crafted "hippo chair". After 25 years of consulting and leading IT organizations, Tim decided to give back to a third-world community — but more than aid — by creating awareness and business opportunities via first-world marketing channels and old-school import/export legwork. Tim Barnes has spent the last 20+ years in the Information Technology industry, half of which as a consultant for Deloitte and Accenture and half as Director of Information Delivery at Devon Energy. Tim has lived in both the US and Canada and enjoys backpacking around the world. Today he is the Founder at MoreThanAid. Key Takeaways Entrepreneurship is having a passion for something, turning it into a success where value is generated Only 4% of people in Malawi Africa have internet access If you're thinking about the reasons why it won't work more than why it will, you need to look for something you're more passionate about Don't let roadblocks stop you Look for the problem that you are passion about solving and don't get tied to a solution Learn the gotchas with one-offs before trying to scale the processes This episode is sponsored by: Hello Tech Pros. Want to be a guest on the show? Chad Bostick here, and I’m helping professionals who work with technology build a personal brand and get connected to an audience of thousands of technologists, entrepreneurs, business leaders and investors. Download my cheat-sheet of interview questions and apply to be a guest today by texting HELLOPODCAST to 44222 or visiting hellotechpros.com/guest Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/tim-barnes-entrepreneurship/ Hello Tech Pros is the daily podcast that interviews business professionals who work with technology and discuss Motivation, Productivity, Leadership, Technology, People, Entrepreneurship and Being Unplugged.

The best time to develop a business relationship is well before the critical point that you need it. Chris Britton gets to know his vendors, partners and consultants over lunches and meetings in a low-stress environment. When crunch time comes and he needs to solve a critical business problem late at night or over the weekend, Chris' relationship investments pay off dividends. Chris Britton leads the vendor management team for a top insurance carrier where he’s worked in the industry for the past 17 years. He currently lives in Austin TX.   Key Takeaways It's all about developing relationships so that you can understand people's problems and better solve them Do your homework on  the person you're meeting with Develop relationships prior to an emergency Be aware of your surroundings to learn a new team's culture When you're meeting a group, pay attention to how they are treating each other to learn their intra-dynamics Respect other organization's cultures Be true to yourself and others and how you treat them This episode is sponsored by: Hello Tech Pros. Want to be a guest on the show? Chad Bostick here, and I’m helping professionals who work with technology build a personal brand and get connected to an audience of thousands of technologists, entrepreneurs, business leaders and investors. Download my cheat-sheet of interview questions and apply to be a guest today by texting HELLOPODCAST to 44222 or visiting hellotechpros.com/guest Hello Tech Pros is the daily podcast that interviews business professionals who work with technology and discuss Motivation, Productivity, Leadership, Technology, People, Entrepreneurship and Being Unplugged.

Over his head on a project with tight deadlines and technology he didn't understand, Grant Vinson found himself in a vegetated state and discouraged. Today he's excited when presented with a challenge because it means it will make him a stronger developer. In this episode we talk Grunt, SASS, Node.js, Laravel, CSS compatibility issues and virtual reality. Grant Vinson is a frontend web developer who mainly focuses on UX and UI. He is currently working on his first conference pitch and will be launching a new coworking space management app named Dovetail. Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/grant-vinson-technology/ Key Takeaways There are multiple solutions to every problem Be resilient and learn how to Google What doesn't kill you makes you stronger Resources Mentioned Dovetail Grunt Laravel CSS Flexbox CSS Houdini Grant's app boilerplate with Grunt tasks and SASS/JS files This episode is sponsored by: Hello Tech Pros. Want to be a guest on the show? Chad Bostick here, and I’m helping professionals who work with technology build a personal brand and get connected to an audience of thousands of technologists, entrepreneurs, business leaders and investors. Download my cheat-sheet of interview questions and apply to be a guest today by texting HELLOPODCAST to 44222 or visiting hellotechpros.com/guest Hello Tech Pros is the daily podcast that interviews business professionals who work with technology and discuss Motivation, Productivity, Leadership, Technology, People, Entrepreneurship and Being Unplugged.

Getting the vision right and effectively communicating that vision to the team is tough to get right. Tyler Thompson has seen both good and bad examples in nearly two decades of video game development. Though this experience he's learned that as a leader, you are responsible for a lot of people's overall happiness. With that responsibility in mind, Tyler and his cofounders have put together a team and are currently developing a new video game. For 19 years Tyler Thompson has been helping craft games than entertain millions of people. He’s been lucky enough to work on big titles in both small startups and large studios, including Diablo 2, Diablo 3, Hellgate: London, The Sims 4, SimCity, a new Maxis IP and Battle.net. This episode sponsored by Audible. Get a free 30 day trial and a free audio book at HelloTechBook.com. Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/tyler-thompson-leadership/ Hello Tech Pros is the daily podcast that interviews business professionals who work with technology and discuss Motivation, Productivity, Leadership, Technology, People, Entrepreneurship and Being Unplugged.

Song Hee Kang landed in a case of senioritis during her final year of college and had to set a stretch goal in order to push herself to success. Now she uses the same techniques to stay motivated at work and during exercise. Song Hee Kang is a national recruiter at DAVRON Staffing Inc who focuses on Engineering, Architecture Construction and IT industries. This episode of Hello Tech Pros is sponsored by… ME, Chad Bostick. As an enterprise IT leader I’ve gotten the opportunity to solve a number of different business problems including field worker productivity, back-office process efficiencies, enterprise system integrations, big data analysis, resource management, and IT complexity reduction. Each project comes with it’s own unique challenge whether it be distributed teams, change management, stakeholder buy-in, availability of subject matter experts or just getting one technology to play nice with others. Let me know what business problem is keeping you up at night, and how you’d like me to help. Go to chadbostick.com and click the CONTACT button, or text HELLOCHAD to 44222. Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/song-hee-kang-motivation/ Hello Tech Pros is the daily podcast that interviews business professionals who work with technology and discuss Motivation, Productivity, Leadership, Technology, People, Entrepreneurship and Being Unplugged.

While dealing with PCI compliance issues with EMV in point of sales systems, Robert faced health issues due to stress. Taking his wife's suggestion, Robert sold most of his possessions and bought 20 acres and a 336 square foot micro cabin and shares the property with 2 horses and 9 dogs. There Robert enjoys relaxing and hitting golf balls across the open range. Robert Wilkins III is a disruptive cloud & mobile technology strategist for the biggest casino in the world. He is DevOps advocate, and farmer. This episode of Hello Tech Pros is sponsored by… ME, Chad Bostick. As an enterprise IT leader I’ve gotten the opportunity to solve a number of different business problems including field worker productivity, back-office process efficiencies, enterprise system integrations, big data analysis, resource management, and IT complexity reduction. Each project comes with it’s own unique challenge whether it be distributed teams, change management, stakeholder buy-in, availability of subject matter experts or just getting one technology to play nice with others. Let me know what business problem is keeping you up at night, and how you’d like me to help. Go to chadbostick.com and click the CONTACT button, or text HELLOCHAD to 44222. Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/robert-wilkins-unplugged/ Hello Tech Pros is the daily podcast that interviews business professionals who work with technology and discuss Motivation, Productivity, Leadership, Technology, People, Entrepreneurship and Being Unplugged.

Brad Thomas is using his experience in the technology services industry to build a new business in the Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) subcontracting and service space. He believes that every industry can benefit from a higher level of customer experience than traditionally provided and aims to provide that first-class level of service to consumers in need of air conditioning, plumbing and mechanical work. Brad Thomas has over 20 years experience leading technical teams at United Advertising, Professional Technologies International, Webcasts.com, iBEAM Broadcasting, Williams Communications, Perimeter Technology Center, TierPoint and Bob Moore Auto Group. He is currently the President and CEO of Fortis Capital LLC. This episode of Hello Tech Pros is sponsored by… ME, Chad Bostick. As an enterprise IT leader I’ve gotten the opportunity to solve a number of different business problems including field worker productivity, back-office process efficiencies, enterprise system integrations, big data analysis, resource management, and IT complexity reduction. Each project comes with it’s own unique challenge whether it be distributed teams, change management, stakeholder buy-in, availability of subject matter experts or just getting one technology to play nice with others. Let me know what business problem is keeping you up at night, and how you’d like me to help. Go to chadbostick.com and click the CONTACT button, or text HELLOCHAD to 44222. Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/brad-thomas-entrepreneurship/ Hello Tech Pros is the daily podcast that interviews business professionals who work with technology and discuss Motivation, Productivity, Leadership, Technology, People, Entrepreneurship and Being Unplugged.

After a merger with another company, James Wilson was given the choice to change to a new role in the organization or leave. He accepted the opportunity but was not prepared for the culture change he was about to face: suddenly he felt like the new kid on the playground and no one wanted him around. What would you do if your colleague said, "We don't know what you're doing here. We think you're crap and you put out crap work. We don't know why you're still trying to make it here." James Wilson has been working in the medical software and billing industry for 10 years and currently manages a team that handles the data and electronic claims transmissions for one of the leading prosthetics and orthotics providers in the country. This episode of Hello Tech Pros is sponsored by… ME, Chad Bostick. As an enterprise IT leader I’ve gotten the opportunity to solve a number of different business problems including field worker productivity, back-office process efficiencies, enterprise system integrations, big data analysis, resource management, and IT complexity reduction. Each project comes with it’s own unique challenge whether it be distributed teams, change management, stakeholder buy-in, availability of subject matter experts or just getting one technology to play nice with others. Let me know what business problem is keeping you up at night, and how you’d like me to help. Go to chadbostick.com and click the CONTACT button, or text HELLOCHAD to 44222. Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/james-wilson-people/ Hello Tech Pros is the daily podcast that interviews business professionals who work with technology and discuss Motivation, Productivity, Leadership, Technology, People, Entrepreneurship and Being Unplugged.

Denver Brown discusses the challenge with user interfaces on early sound mixing software, the benefits of social networking platform LinkedIn and the future of IoT including with the Nest thermostat, smart grids and wearables. Denver Brown is a Sr Account Executive at Calance, providing IT design, implementation, operation and talent services for enterprise customers enabling transformations to new technologies such as cloud and mobile. This episode of Hello Tech Pros is sponsored by… ME, Chad Bostick. As an enterprise IT leader I’ve gotten the opportunity to solve a number of different business problems including field worker productivity, back-office process efficiencies, enterprise system integrations, big data analysis, resource management, and IT complexity reduction. Each project comes with it’s own unique challenge whether it be distributed teams, change management, stakeholder buy-in, availability of subject matter experts or just getting one technology to play nice with others. Let me know what business problem is keeping you up at night, and how you’d like me to help. Go to chadbostick.com and click the CONTACT button, or text HELLOCHAD to 44222. Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/denver-brown-technology/ Hello Tech Pros is the daily podcast that interviews business professionals who work with technology and discuss Motivation, Productivity, Leadership, Technology, People, Entrepreneurship and Being Unplugged.

Have you ever had a boss that acted like they wanted to hear your thoughts and opinions yet consistently ignored the feedback? Sarah Baca advises leaders to think of themselves more of a coach than a boss. Be curious and ask questions. She believes issues will work out if you know what questions to ask to bring the details to transparency. Sarah Baca is an Agile Coach at The Topps Company, where she works as a servant leader for their software development team. She is passionate about creating workplaces where people love their work, and has been working to grow resilient teams for over a decade. She specializes in creating workshop-style training for teams who want to be more agile, courageous, and resilient. This episode of Hello Tech Pros is sponsored by… ME, Chad Bostick. As an enterprise IT leader I’ve gotten the opportunity to solve a number of different business problems including field worker productivity, back-office process efficiencies, enterprise system integrations, big data analysis, resource management, and IT complexity reduction. Each project comes with it’s own unique challenge whether it be distributed teams, change management, stakeholder buy-in, availability of subject matter experts or just getting one technology to play nice with others. Let me know what business problem is keeping you up at night, and how you’d like me to help. Go to chadbostick.com and click the CONTACT button, or text HELLOCHAD to 44222. Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/sarah-baca-leadership/ Hello Tech Pros is the daily podcast that interviews business professionals who work with technology and discuss Motivation, Productivity, Leadership, Technology, People, Entrepreneurship and Being Unplugged.

Mike Potter received eye opening feedback during a 360 performance review that made him question whether or not he wanted to stay in leadership. After a month of executive coaching, he realized that he needed to take the same approach to help his team as he did his clients, by asking two questions: What's holding them back from being the best they can be? What can I do to help them out with that? Mike Potter is a results-oriented IT Executive with a track record of success in developing and executing strategies that align to the value chain of the business. This episode of Hello Tech Pros is sponsored by… ME, Chad Bostick. As an enterprise IT leader I’ve gotten the opportunity to solve a number of different business problems including field worker productivity, back-office process efficiencies, enterprise system integrations, big data analysis, resource management, and IT complexity reduction. Each project comes with it’s own unique challenge whether it be distributed teams, change management, stakeholder buy-in, availability of subject matter experts or just getting one technology to play nice with others. Let me know what business problem is keeping you up at night, and how you’d like me to help. Go to chadbostick.com and click the CONTACT button, or text HELLOCHAD to 44222. Get a free audio book and 30-day trial from Audible at HelloTechBook.com. Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/mike-potter-motivation/ Hello Tech Pros is the daily podcast that interviews business professionals who work with technology and discuss Motivation, Productivity, Leadership, Technology, People, Entrepreneurship and Being Unplugged.

Stephen Taylor spends time every single day focusing on fun things as well as work things. But even the fun things can turn into a routine. That's why he aims to "invest inspired" in new experiences whether that is helping people unlock their true potential, traveling to a new area, snowboarding down a new mountain or picking up a new language. His goal is to give back to the community by creating jobs, education and a sustainable food source for underprivileged communities by starting an aquaponics center. Stephen Taylor is a business technology leader who has been managing IT Infrastructure, Applications and Software Development for over 15 years. He has been in senior management at multiple Fortune 500 companies and ran his own startup. This episode is sponsored by: Hello Tech Pros. Want to be a guest on the show? Chad Bostick here, and I’m helping professionals who work with technology build a personal brand and get connected to an audience of thousands of technologists, entrepreneurs, business leaders and investors. Download my cheat-sheet of interview questions and apply to be a guest today by texting HELLOPODCAST to 44222 or visiting hellotechpros.com/guest And by Audible. Sign up for your free 30 day trial and a free audiobook at HelloTechBook.com Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/stephen-taylor-unplugged/ Hello Tech Pros is the daily podcast that interviews business professionals who work with technology and discuss Motivation, Productivity, Leadership, Technology, People, Entrepreneurship and Being Unplugged.  

Stan Weed is a former corporate software developer who left big business to build a lakefront lifestyle. His business ventures include photography, computer repair and website design. In this episode Stan discusses why he cashed out, how he found customers in a tiny community (population 1300) and why retiree's are an underserved market. This episode is sponsored by: Hello Tech Pros. Want to be a guest on the show? Chad Bostick here, and I’m helping professionals who work with technology build a personal brand and get connected to an audience of thousands of technologists, entrepreneurs, business leaders and investors. Download my cheat-sheet of interview questions and apply to be a guest today by texting HELLOPODCAST to 44222 or visiting hellotechpros.com/guest Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/stan-weed-entrepreneurship/ Hello Tech Pros is the daily podcast that interviews business professionals who work with technology and discuss Motivation, Productivity, Leadership, Technology, People, Entrepreneurship and Being Unplugged.

When the SharePoint systems are in trouble, Marrell Sanders uses late-night firefighting sessions to build camaraderie with colleagues and promote a healthy dose of fun. In this episode we talk about the leader who taught him to express himself at work while having fun, how he deals with communication differences with offshore workers and when to invite a coworker into your personal social media circle. Marrell Sanders is a fun loving, technology enthusiast, musician, people person. As a technology speaker, minister and family man he loves seeing people's faces light up when they reach that "Ah Ha" moment. He's a self proclaimed backyard bbq aficionado, who enjoys small groups, but tries avoid getting lost in the crowd. Show notes at hellotechpros.com/marrell-sanders-people/ This episode is sponsored by Hello Tech Pros. Want to be a guest on the show? Chad Bostick here, and I’m helping professionals who work with technology build a personal brand and get connected to an audience of thousands of technologists, entrepreneurs, business leaders and investors. Download my cheat-sheet of interview questions and apply to be a guest today by texting HELLOPODCAST to 44222 or visiting hellotechpros.com/guest Hello Tech Pros is the daily podcast that interviews business professionals who work with technology and discuss Motivation, Productivity, Leadership, Technology, People, Entrepreneurship and Being Unplugged.

Quinton Crenshaw recalls a complexity reduction project that took 5 years off his life, discusses how the Suryl Nexus software platform provides work order management to small and medium businesses and envisions a near-future where heads-up-display wearables will provide ways for field service employees to innovate and increase productivity. Quinton Crenshaw is an experienced leader who enjoys using technology to provide IT service breakthroughs for companies. He is the COO of Suryl Services, where he works with friends to bring new thinking and technology to old problems. This episode is sponsored by: Hello Tech Pros. Want to be a guest on the show? Chad Bostick here, and I’m helping professionals who work with technology build a personal brand and get connected to an audience of thousands of technologists, entrepreneurs, business leaders and investors. Download my cheat-sheet of interview questions and apply to be a guest today by texting HELLOPODCAST to 44222 or visiting hellotechpros.com/guest Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/quinton-crenshaw-technology/ Hello Tech Pros is the daily podcast that interviews business professionals who work with technology and discuss Motivation, Productivity, Leadership, Technology, People, Entrepreneurship and Being Unplugged.

While an airman in the U.S. Air Force, Jake Schilling witnessed both positive and negative leadership styles. Today he brings those lessons learned to the teams he serves, while encouraging others to find their own leadership style. Jake Schilling is an innovative and forward-thinking leader with a wide array of experience in relationship management, negotiation, strategic planning and project management. He is a United States Air Force veteran and has experience in the energy and engineering industries. He is currently an IT Manager and Senior Strategist at the University of Oklahoma. This episode is sponsored by: Hello Tech Pros. Want to be a guest on the show? Chad Bostick here, and I’m helping professionals who work with technology build a personal brand and get connected to an audience of thousands of technologists, entrepreneurs, business leaders and investors. Download my cheat-sheet of interview questions and apply to be a guest today by texting HELLOPODCAST to 44222 or visiting hellotechpros.com/guest Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/jake-schilling-leadership/ Hello Tech Pros is the daily podcast that interviews business professionals who work with technology and discuss Motivation, Productivity, Leadership, Technology, People, Entrepreneurship and Being Unplugged.

After a death in the family, finding out his grandfather had terminal cancer and a busted vacation, Nathan developed a sense of anger and resentment at life in general which manifested itself at work. After seeking the advice with a counselor and proactively having a discussion with his boss, Nathan was able to create a new role in the organization that fired him back up again. Nathan Johns has more than twenty years of experience with an emphasis on Business Strategy and Product Management at large tech sector corporations like Creative Labs and Dell. He has managed eighteen product lines including designing go-to-market strategies, overseeing product transitions, and identifying opportunities to improve gross margin and unit growth. Nathan also has more than six years’ experience as a professional wedding and portrait photographer and regularly mentors others both personally and professionally. This episode is sponsored by: Hello Tech Pros. Want to be a guest on the show? Chad Bostick here, and I’m helping professionals who work with technology build a personal brand and get connected to an audience of thousands of technologists, entrepreneurs, business leaders and investors. Download my cheat-sheet of interview questions and apply to be a guest today by texting HELLOPODCAST to 44222 or visiting hellotechpros.com/guest Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/nathan-johns-motivation/ Hello Tech Pros is the daily podcast that interviews business professionals who work with technology and discuss Motivation, Productivity, Leadership, Technology, People, Entrepreneurship and Being Unplugged.