Podcasts about tech stack

Text your thoughts and questions!Do you ever wonder what tools are actually behind a productivity coach's own systems? Last week Lisa walked through the seven techniques she uses daily to keep her life and business running. This week, she's going deeper into the tech stack—the actual tools—behind those techniques. But this isn't a "best tools" list. It's Lisa's preferred tools list: the ones she's chosen, stuck with, adapted, or swapped out over time.In this episode, Lisa shares her personal tech stack, from the analog-meets-digital RocketBook for note-taking, to Todoist for fast, low-friction task capture, to the Google Suite that touches nearly every other tool on her list. She covers how Calendly eliminates scheduling back-and-forth, why Trello still fits her brain for visual project tracking (podcast guest pipelines and even recipe organization), and how ClickUp supports her podcast production workflow with her team. She also talks through Kit (formerly ConvertKit) for email automation and e-commerce, Canva for design and training recordings, and Riverside for high-quality remote podcast recording. Lisa closes with a few honorable mentions—WordPress/Divi, Voxer and WhatsApp for async coaching, and built-in social media schedulers—and reinforces the guiding principle behind every choice: process over platform. She figured out what she needed each tool to do for her before she ever committed to it, and that's the mindset she wants listeners to carry into their own tool decisions.Key Takeaways:Discover why "process over platform" should guide every tech tool decision, not the other way around.Learn how RocketBook bridges analog note-taking with digital storage for easy reference and sharing.Explore why Todoist's simplicity and low friction make it ideal for fast task capture and recurring tasks.Understand how Google Calendar, Drive, and Docs form the backbone of scheduling, storage, and writing workflows.Learn how Calendly integrates with Google Calendar to eliminate scheduling confusion and automate confirmations and reminders.Discover how Trello's Kanban-style boards support both project tracking (podcast guest spots) and personal organization (recipes).Explore why sometimes the best tool is the one your collaborators already use, like ClickUp for podcast production.Learn how Kit consolidated email automation and e-commerce into one streamlined platform.Discover how Canva simplifies design work and even supports recorded training presentations.Understand why Riverside's local recording ensures clean, reliable podcast audio and video quality.Explore honorable mentions like WordPress/Divi, Voxer/WhatsApp, and built-in social media schedulers.Learn why switching tools should only happen when it's genuinely worth the time and cost.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don't forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Positively LivingⓇ and Lisa at https://positivelyproductive.com/podcast/Stop trying to fit into someone else's productivity rules! Grab my free Productivity Toolkit, a collection of workbooks designed to help you explore how you work, uncover what truly matters to you, and create your very own energy-friendly systems. Get it here: www.positivelyproductive.com/plpkitCONNECT WITH LISA ZAWROTNY:FacebookInstagramResourcesWork with Lisa! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Episode 178 7 Techniques and Tools Used by a Productivity ExpertTech Tools PlaylistPositively Productive Resources LibraryBook a Clarity CallAsync CoachingProductivity Toolkit(Find links to books/gear on the Positively Productive Resources Page.)Dance Song Playlist V1, V2, V3Music by Ian and Jeff ZawrotnyStart your own podcast with Buzzsprout!Request this Toolkit and other free resources at the Resources Page.

What's actually driving revenue in recruiting right now—and where does the traditional playbook still win? Host Kortney Harmon sits down with Jeremy Jenson, Katie Trippe, and Dolores Sauter for an FDE+ roundtable on how recruiting leaders are adapting as outreach gets noisier, technology moves faster, and clients and candidates expect more.From cold calling and multichannel outreach to AI, data, and evolving tech stacks, the panel breaks down what's producing results inside their firms today. They explore why authentic relationships still matter, how deeper niche expertise creates a competitive advantage, and why technology should create capacity for higher-value work—not simply add another tool to the stack.See how today's recruiting leaders are pairing authentic relationships with sharper specialization and smarter technology to build sustainable revenue.________________Follow Dolores Sauter on LinkedIn: LinkedIn | DoloresFollow Katie Trippe on LinkedIn: LinkedIn | KatieFollow Jeremy Jenson on Linkedin: LinkedIn | JeremyFollow Crelate on LinkedIn: CrelateWant to learn more about Crelate? Book a demo hereSubscribe to our newsletter: The Full Desk Experience

Are you truly maximizing your freight tech stack to win more lanes, or are you just surviving on outdated processes? Want to know exactly how top-tier freight brokers leverage data to absolutely crush the competition? Josh Hanselman from DAT strips away the fluff and breaks down how to properly evaluate and optimize your logistics technology! We get straight to the facts on utilizing DAT's rate benchmarking, Carrier Management Suite, and automated API integrations to streamline your daily operations. You can't just pay for software and expect magic; we talk about how to actually connect the dots with your freight analytics to negotiate better carrier rates, lock in reliable capacity, and build deep, long-term carrier relationships.  Whether you are a one-person startup or a massive enterprise brokerage, we are giving you the everyday blocking and tackling strategies needed to eliminate waste, execute on your pricing strategies, and dominate the modern freight spot market!   About Josh Hanselman Josh Hanselman brings nearly two decades of experience across logistics, transportation, supply chain and customer strategy. At DAT, he uses that industry experience and DAT's data and technology to help freight brokerages solve operational challenges, make more informed decisions and get more value from the tools they use every day.   Connect with Josh Email: josh.hanselman@dat.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuahanselman/  

AI was supposed to make businesses faster, smarter, and more agile. Instead, many companies are discovering that AI projects are stalling, pilots are failing in production, and existing technology stacks are becoming even more complicated. In this episode of Today in Tech, Keith Shaw speaks with Tempo CEO Vic Chynoweth about why fragmented SaaS environments, disconnected data, technical debt, and outdated workflows are preventing enterprises from getting real value from AI. They discuss why companies cannot simply layer AI onto broken systems, the difference between becoming AI-relevant and AI-native, why impressive AI prototypes often fail in production, and how the “illusion of intelligence” can make inaccurate results look trustworthy. They also explore whether companies should build or buy AI tools, when organizations need to rethink their technology architecture, and what separates companies successfully operationalizing AI from those being buried by it. Subscribe to Today in Tech for weekly conversations about artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, enterprise technology, and the future of work.

I've spent nine years migrating systems, paying for consultants, and chasing shiny dashboards, only to learn one simple truth.There is no magical platform that builds a profitable, stress free business for you. Software does not build businesses. Business owners do. The best tools for coaching business owners simply remove friction from the things you were already committed to doing.In this episode, I share the best tools for coaching business owners who want more structure, less mental load, and better support systems for their clients. We talk about GoHighLevel for pipeline and simplification, Marco Polo for real time coaching support, BigVU for showing up on camera with confidence, Virtually Myself for capturing and protecting your intellectual property, and Tide for focus and CEO time.If you are tired of migrating and want to simplify, this is your reminder to choose something good enough, learn it properly, and get back to the work that actually moves the needle. The best tools for coaching business owners are the ones that give you back your brain space.Chapter markers00:00 Best tools for coaching business01:31 Tool 1: GoHighLevel02:16 Pipeline out of your head02:38 Social media in one place03:39 Simplify and reduce mental load04:30 Tool 2: Marco Polo05:02 Why video messaging works06:19 Coaching is lived daily07:24 Boundaries and support09:29 Tool 3: BigVU10:00 Prompts, not scripts10:56 Tool 4: Virtually Myself11:26 AI needs organised inputs13:00 Protect your IP14:22 Tool 5: TideLINKSGo High Level: https://www.gohighlevel.com/9683a6Marco Polo: https://www.marcopolo.me/Big VU: https://bigvu.tv/Tide: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/tide-sleep-focus-meditation/id1077776989Virtually Myself: https://www.virtuallymyself.com/Emma McQueen:WebsiteFor a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' – https://emmamcqueen.com.au/want-more/emmas-book/YouTube ChannelAugust Go-Getter Event in Brisbane: https://emmamcqueen.com.au/events/go-getter-brisbane/BD Sprint:https://emmamcqueen.com.au/coaching-services/bd-sprint/Mentioned in this episode:Day With The Queen

I recorded this one live on the last day of week two of my birthday sabbatical, and it published about ten minutes after I stopped talking. Because I spent the last seven days — on roughly four hours of sleep a night — building a custom client portal that replaced Airtable, Fillout, Notion, Google Docs, and Google Sheets in my business.What started as "let me move my AI assistants out of ChatGPT" turned into a full app where my clients log in, map their client journey, draft their emails, submit support tickets, send me voice notes, and do their weekly check-ins. I had a fully deployed version in 12 hours after telling myself since February that I needed time to plan it.I also knocked South Dakota off my list (47 states down, 3 to go), and I get into the irony of doing the exact thing I tell y'all not to do with your own systems.Demo and debrief coming to the blog soon. Get on the list so you don't miss it: coliejames.com/subscribeWork with me: Systems in Session | The Experience Edit

Robert Sloop is the CEO of Kaizen Management, LLC, a consulting firm that helps restaurant operators improve financial performance, operations, and tech stack implementation. With over 30 years in foodservice, he has served as CFO for leading multi‑concept restaurant groups and now advises owners on data‑driven systems and continuous improvement. Join RULibrary: www.restaurantunstoppable.com/RULibrary Join RULive: www.restaurantunstoppable.com/live Set Up your RUEvolve 1:1: www.restaurantunstoppable.com/evolve Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/restaurantunstoppable Subscribe to our email newsletter: https://www.restaurantunstoppable.com/ Today's sponsors: - Hermetic.ai  - Private event leads die in inboxes every day. Mia fixes that. She's an AI agent that responds within seconds, handles the back-and-forth, and fills your event calendar — automatically. Fully integrated in under 10 minutes. Head to hermetic.ai and put her to work. https://www.hermetic.ai/ - Hotshift - Hotshift is the all-in-one tool built by a restaurant owner, for restaurant owners. Scheduling, hiring, training, reviews — one roof, one login. Plusreal-time labor cost forecasting before the shift ever starts. Head to hotshift.pro/unstoppable. - Restaurant Technologies — the leader in automated cooking oil management. Their Total Oil Management solution is an end-to-end closed loop automated system that delivers, monitors, filters, collects, and recycles your cooking oil eliminating one of the dirtiest jobs in the kitchen.. Automate your oil and elevate your kitchen by visiting rti-inc.com or call 888-779-5314 to get started! - US Foods®. Running a restaurant takes MORE than great food—it takes reliable deliveries, quality products, and smart tools. US Foods® helps you make it. Ready to level up? Visit: usfoods.com/expectmore. - Guest contact info:  Email: rsloop@kaizen-management.com Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! 

Tune in as the team discusses: Organizing documents and property records with Google Drive Managing deal pipelines, workflows, mailings, and documents through LG Pass Pulling and preparing mailing lists with Zample Using county GIS systems, LandID, DataTree, and Parcel Review for due diligence Evaluating a property's usability, viability, visibility, and “buy-ability” Tracking buyer leads with Trello or a dedicated CRM such as Follow Up Boss Collecting down payments and managing notes through GeekPay Using AI to create training manuals, analyze expenses, research markets, and improve sales calls Avoiding shiny-object syndrome before building consistent deal flow Starting with simple tools and adding automation as the business grows TIP OF THE WEEK Mark Podolsky: Use AI to review bank and credit card statements for duplicate subscriptions, unnecessary tools, and costly overages—but keep your technology focused on a clear business outcome.Scott Bossman: Keep the horse in front of the cart: prioritize mailing, buying, marketing, and selling before investing time in complicated automation.Mike Zaino: Never prepare sales documents based only on a buyer's promise. Collect a payment first to confirm commitment.Jon Burnett: The best CRM is the one you consistently use. Start with a notebook or Trello, then upgrade when your lead volume justifies it. WANT MORE? Enjoyed this episode? Dive into more episodes of AOPI to discover how to build real passive income through land investing. UNLOCK MORE FREE RESOURCES: Get instant access to my free training, a free copy of my Bestseller Dirt Rich Book, and exclusive bonuses to accelerate your land investing journey—CLICK HERE "Isn't it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?"

Ever wanted to snoop behind the scenes of a seven-figure business and see exactly what tools keep the whole thing running? Same. Brandi is nosy like that too.In this episode, she's pulling back the curtain on her full 2026 tech stack, every piece of software she uses to run Serve Scale Soar and all seven of its revenue streams. But here's the honest part: you do not need all of it.Brandi walks through what she recommends for service providers, what she'd do differently if she could go back, and the three tools she's actively cutting as AI keeps getting better. Grab your coffee and let's do the dang thing.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:The only two all-in-one tools a service provider actually needs (and when to add more)Why Brandi runs 90% of her business inside FG Funnels, and who should skip itHow Claude built a full Notion revenue dashboard for her in 15 minutesWhy she still recommends Asana over ClickUp and Notion for most freelancersWhich AI tools she pays for (only 2) and which she uses on the free planThe 3 tools she's cutting in 2026 and the real reason whyWhy simplifying your stack matters more than the software bill itselfMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:HoneyBook (30% off first year): brandimowles.com/honeybookHoneyBook in a Hurry ($37 shortcut with one-click installs)FG Funnels (discount codes): brandimowles.com/fgfunnelsConversions for Clients (early-stage service providers): conversionsforclients.comThe Strategist Society (scaling past $10K months): thestrategistsociety.comREADY TO SCALE PAST $10K MONTHS?If you're a one-on-one service provider ready to build big-girl-money months with real support, come see what we're building inside the Strategist Society. It's the room, the community, and the daily voice support that helps you scale without hustling yourself into the ground. Head to thestrategistsociety.com.LOVED THIS EPISODE?Screenshot it, share it to your stories, and tag @brandimowles so Brandi can hang out with you over there. Now go do the dang thing.Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/serve-scale-soar/id1477998650Follow Brandi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandimowlesFollow Brandi on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Brandiandcompany

Mike Bausch is an industry leader whose restaurant, Andolini's Pizzeria, is a top ten pizzeria in the US, as named by Trip Advisor, BuzzFeed, CNN and USA Today. Andolini's began in 2005 and has grown to five pizzerias, two gelaterias, two food-hall concepts, a food truck, and a fine dining restaurant by 2020. He's a World Pizza Champion, a Guinness Book world record holder, and a writer for Pizza Today, and the author of Unsliced: How to Stay Whole in the Pizzeria Business. Join RULibrary: www.restaurantunstoppable.com/RULibrary Join RULive: www.restaurantunstoppable.com/live Set Up your RUEvolve 1:1: www.restaurantunstoppable.com/evolve Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/restaurantunstoppable Subscribe to our email newsletter: https://www.restaurantunstoppable.com/ Today's sponsors: - Hermetic.ai  - Private event leads die in inboxes every day. Mia fixes that. She's an AI agent that responds within seconds, handles the back-and-forth, and fills your event calendar — automatically. Fully integrated in under 10 minutes. Head to hermetic.ai and put her to work. https://www.hermetic.ai/ - Hotshift - Hotshift is the all-in-one tool built by a restaurant owner, for restaurant owners. Scheduling, hiring, training, reviews — one roof, one login. Plusreal-time labor cost forecasting before the shift ever starts. Head to hotshift.pro/unstoppable. - Restaurant Technologies — the leader in automated cooking oil management. Their Total Oil Management solution is an end-to-end closed loop automated system that delivers, monitors, filters, collects, and recycles your cooking oil eliminating one of the dirtiest jobs in the kitchen.. Automate your oil and elevate your kitchen by visiting rti-inc.com or call 888-779-5314 to get started! - US Foods®. Running a restaurant takes MORE than great food—it takes reliable deliveries, quality products, and smart tools. US Foods® helps you make it. Ready to level up? Visit: usfoods.com/expectmore. - Guest contact info:  https://getunsliced.com/ Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! 

In the future, self-checkout will come right to you. Today, we're talking to Yev Tsirulnik and Naresh Keswani of Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions. We discuss why the next decade of retail is about digitizing the physical store rather than the website, how loyalty data is quietly turning into a trust score that decides whether your store forgives you at self checkout, and what it actually takes to move agentic AI from a flashy experiment to something a thousand stores can run. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, check out their website here.

Text me what your #1 studio problem is right now for my research. Add your email.Hey champs — this one's a rapid-fire episode for any community yoga studio owner who's overwhelmed by every new AI tool, app, and platform update landing in their feed this year.As a community yoga studio coach, Michael Jay spends his time testing this stuff so you don't have to — and in this episode, he hands you the full list. No twenty-minute deep dives, just tool, what it does, and a real scenario for how you'd actually use it in your own community yoga studio.You'll learn:•The one non-negotiable your booking platform needs — integrated SMS and email automation triggered by real member data, not a monthly guess-and-blast newsletter.•The free AI booking bots now available across WhatsApp, Messenger, and Instagram, regardless of what booking software you're on.•How to brand every AI-generated design automatically using Canva's Magic Brand Engine — set it once, never touch it again.•Real options for camera-shy studio owners, with an honest take on when to use them and when real-you content still wins.•The Instagram, Meta, and WhatsApp features built specifically for capturing leads.•Michael's own “Role + Outcome” framework for using ChatGPT or Claude properly.Key quote:“It was never really about which tool you pick. It's about how you talk to it.”Get the full tool list + every link mentioned in this episode:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i9w3_bd9vgDAMOY1WsIWuPrGoEfodhgVrhss-nSoTSU/editWant help building this out for your own community yoga studio? Book your free strategy chat at YogaBizChamp.com/book.Grab a spot in Michael's calendar for the GROW-A-STUDIO coaching package.  Get 50% off your first three months of Offering Tree, OR 15% off an entire year with my Exclusive Discount Link. SIGN UP ON THE STUDIO PLAN AND GET A FREE 1-1 CONSULTING SESSION WITH ME Offeringtree.com/yogabizchamppodcast. The Number Nobody Talks About: How to Prepare, Price, and Sell Your Boutique Fitness Studio - by Mitch McGinley. Grab Your copy on Amazon US HereFREE RESOURCES AND BOOK A CHAT LINKhttps://yogabizchamp.link/podlink

Artificial Intelligence is no longer just for large enterprises with massive IT budgets. Today, even the smallest businesses can automate repetitive work, improve customer service, and reclaim valuable hours using AI. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Anne Cantera 01:12 The Role of AI in Small Businesses 03:43 Identifying Problems in Small Businesses 06:41 Implementing AI Solutions 10:24 Tech Stack and Feasibility for Small Businesses 12:30 Driving Towards Workable AI Products 13:43 Adoption Challenges and Experiences 15:43 Measuring ROI in AI Implementations 18:07 Advice for Small Business Owners 19:40 Educating Yourself on AI 22:43 Public Perception of AI 24:09 Conclusion and Contact Information Episode # 146 Today's Guest: Anne Cantera, Founder, Elementyl Intelligence She is an AI and voice technology expert, conversation designer, and founder of Elementyl Intelligence Website: Elementyl Intelligence LinkedIn What Listeners Will Learn: Why small businesses may adopt AI faster than large enterprises How to identify business problems that AI can solve A practical framework for assessing AI opportunities When AI is the right solution and when it isn't How voice agents can automate customer interactions The benefits of AI-powered inbox and workflow automation How custom AI solutions are becoming affordable for SMEs Why ROI should drive every AI investment The importance of AI literacy for business owners How to become a better AI operator. Why monitoring and continuous improvement matter after AI deployment. Common mistakes businesses make when implementing AI. How to avoid misinformation and AI hype. Resources: Elementyl Intelligence Voice of AI - Free AI Education Platform Elemental Intelligence - AI Consulting for Small Business Reuven Cohen - Trusted AI Educator

AI is changing the way every bookkeeper works, but are you getting the most from your software? In this episode, we explore how every bookkeeper can rethink their tech stack, reduce unnecessary subscriptions, embrace AI, and use technology to deliver more value instead of just working faster. From workflow improvements and analytics to advisory services and client communication, these conversations are packed with practical ideas for the modern bookkeeper. Bogdan Uzbekov ➡️ https://getapron.com/ ➡️ Lee Russel https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-russel/ ➡️ Kieran Lotze https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%92%99-kieran-lotze-13289b77/ ➡️ Will Polston https://www.linkedin.com/in/willpolston/ ----------------------------------------------- About us We're Jo and Zoe and we help bookkeepers find clients, make more money and build profitable businesses they love. Find out about working with us in The Bookkeepers' Collective, at: 6figurebookkeeper.com/collective ----------------------------------------------- About our Sponsor This episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast is sponsored by Xero. Get 90% off your first 6 months by visiting: https://xero5440.partnerlinks.io/6figurebookkeeper ----------------------------------------------- Promotion This video contains paid promotion. ----------------------------------------------- Disclaimer The information contained in The Bookkeepers' Podcast is provided for information purposes only. The contents of The Bookkeepers' Podcast is not intended to amount to advice and you should not rely on any of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast. Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast. The 6 Figure Bookkeeper Ltd disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on any of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:43 - Software Subscriptions and Workflow 00:01:28 - Xero's Workflow 00:02:36 - Xero Analytics and SIFT Analytics 00:04:00 - Advisory Services 00:05:39 - The Human Connection Service 00:06:21 - The Role of Technology in Workflow 00:08:42 - Choosing the Right Tool 00:12:29 - Interview with Bogdan Uzbekov from Aprin 00:13:05 - Identifying the Bottlenecks 00:14:09 - Using Aprin to its Fullest Potential 00:15:23 - The Impact of Books Club 00:17:46 - The Role of AI in Professional Services 00:18:51 - The Shift to Advisory Services 00:20:06 - Interview with Lee Russell 00:20:21 - The Journey of Tech Startups 00:21:54 - The Importance of AI in Business 00:23:15 - The Challenges of Implementing AI 00:24:22 - The Value of Bootstrapping 00:27:26 - The Future of Bookkeeping and Accountancy Practices 00:30:26 - Leveraging AI in Business 00:31:35 - The Humanistic Side of Business 00:31:52 - Efficiency and Client Relationships 00:34:01 - Interview with Special Guest 00:34:18 - Understanding the Importance of Advisory Finance 00:35:08 - The Value of Awareness and Key Metrics 00:36:31 - The Role of Bookkeepers in Awareness 00:39:18 - Closing Remarks #bookkeeper

Running your dev process off your main machine doesn't have to mean the cloud. Scott and Wes break down how to host projects on a box you can reach from any device, close your laptop mid-build, and keep long-running processes alive. They cover Scott's stack (Mosh, Caddy, Tailscale, Zed, and terminal AI agents like Claude Code), the annoyances of mobile TUIs, and whether it beats staying local. Show Notes 00:00 Intro 00:36 Welcome to Syntax! 01:56 Benefits of Remote Development 07:50 Process for Remote Development 09:34 Tech Stack for Remote Development Mosh instead of SSH Caddy for domains and routing Tailscale for local network Zed editor Herdr for terminal sessions Opencode or ClaudeCode for AI via the term Termius for iOS AI 15:09 Tools and Alternatives for Remote Development 21:16 Exploring Workspaces and Terminal Management 30:31 Mobile Terminal Applications and Their Features 32:30 Navigating the Terminal Landscape: Tools and Alter 35:22 Headless Browsers and Authentication Challenges 38:35 Work Trees and Their Use Cases 44:21 Cloud Hosting and Local Development Solutions 45:28 Sick Picks & Shameless Plugs. Sick Picks Scott: Elgato Stream Deck Pedal Wes: Packing Cubes Hit us up on Socials! Syntax: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Wes: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Scott: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Randy: X Instagram YouTube Threads

Financial advisors are being pitched new AI tools almost every day.The promise is simple: more automation, better client service, and fewer hours buried in administrative work.But adding AI to a fragmented technology stack doesn't automatically make your business smarter. If your client data is incomplete, trapped inside disconnected systems, or flowing through tools you haven't properly vetted, AI may amplify the problems you already have.Today, I'm talking with Triad's Chief Technology Officer, Quin Kilgore, to explore why the next era of advisor technology won't be won by the firm with the most software.We discuss why the tools that helped build your firm may not be the tools that carry it forward, where convenience can create hidden compliance risks, and how AI could reshape everything from marketing attribution and advisor coaching to client events and everyday operations.3 Insights From This Week's Episode…#1.) The Hidden Risk Beneath Every AI Tool Advisors tend to focus on what a new AI tool can do. But the bigger risk may be hiding in incomplete client records, fragmented systems, and unclear data policies. We explore why AI adoption can make weaknesses in your firm's foundation much harder to ignore.#2.) Why Today's Tech Stack May Become Tomorrow's BottleneckFor years, advisory firms built their businesses around software that was expensive to customize and painful to replace. Quin explains how quickly that equation is changing, and why advisors may need to reconsider what a “core” technology system even looks like.#3.) The Client Intelligence Advisors Are Leaving BehindYour client conversations contain far more valuable information than a traditional fact finder can capture. We explore what becomes possible when that information can be organized, understood, and used throughout the firm.INTERESTED IN TRIAD'S AI MASTERMIND?Triad's AI Advisor Lab, led personally by Michael Hyatt, is built for financial advisors who want to cut through the hype, apply AI more effectively, and stay ahead as the industry evolves. Apply here to see if the mastermind is the right fit for your firm: https://bradleyjohnson.com/178-ai-advisor-labSHOW NOTEShttps://bradleyjohnson.com/178FOLLOW BRAD JOHNSON ON SOCIALXInstagramLinkedInFOLLOW DBDL ON SOCIAL:YouTubeTwitterInstagramLinkedInFacebookDISCLOSURE DBDL podcast episode conversations are intended to provide financial advisors with ideas, strategies, concepts and tools that could be incorporated into their business and their life. No statements made in the episode are offered as, and shall not constitute financial, investment, tax or legal advice. Financial professionals are responsible for ensuring implementation of anything discussed related to business is done so in accordance with any and all regulatory, compliance responsibilities and obligations. The Triad member statements reflect their own experience which may not be representative of all Triad Member experiences, and their appearances were not paid for. Triad Wealth Partners, LLC is an SEC Registered Investment Adviser. Please visit Triadwealthpartners.com for more information. Triad Wealth Partners, LLC and Triad Partners, LLC are affiliated companies. TP07265629240See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Yash Poojary, a growth engineer at Every, dropped an idea for a campaign in Slack at 7 p.m. Instead of building it himself, Every's head of growth Austin Tedesco took a screenshot of the Slack thread, dropped it into Codex, typed "Can you do this?", and went to the gym.By the time he got back, Codex had built four audience segments, drafted emails for each one, and pulled a social image that had worked before. It took Austin 10 minutes to make some tweaks and schedule the whole thing to send the next morning. Within a few hours, it generated more than $25,000 in revenue. That story came out of the launch week for All Access, Every's new $625-a-year membership built around the Builder Pack. It includes $7,000 in credits and free usage from ten of the AI products Every uses every day, including Claude Max, Codex, Cursor Pro+, PostHog, Notion, Framer, Render, and Flora.On this episode of AI & I, four of Every's own builders—COO Brandon Gell, head of marketing Douglas Brundage, as well as Yash and Austin—sit down to show how they use AI, breaking down their personal stacks and giving insight into their own strategies and mindset for building.If you found this episode interesting, please like, subscribe, comment, and share!To hear more from Dan Shipper:Subscribe to Every: https://every.to/subscribeFollow him on X: https://twitter.com/danshipperTimestamps for YouTube:0:00 Intro 0:35 All Access Explained 3:01 Yash's Tech Stack and How He's Automating Testing Pipelines 8:02 The Idea to Execution Loop 10:25 How an Agent Turned an Idea into $25K 17:50 The AI Sandwich Workflow 22:03 Making AI Tools Accessible to Solo Builders 28:50 Douglas on Brand and Design34:51 Tips on What to Build First 43:46 What's Next for All AccessLinks to resources mentioned in the episode:Brandon Gell on X: https://x.com/bran_don_gellYash Poojary on X: https://x.com/poojary_yashAustin Tedesco on X: https://x.com/tedescau?lang=enDouglas Brundage on X: https://x.com/DABrundageIntroducing Every All Access: https://every.to/on-every/introducing-every-all-accessGet the Builder Pack: every.to/builder-pack Go to https://attio.com/every and get 15% off your first year.

Every new piece of software promises to make your firm more efficient. Yet as your tech stack grows, so do the manual workarounds, disconnected data, and operational bottlenecks. Before long, your team becomes the integration layer between systems that were never designed to work together. Jim Andresen, the Chief Operating Officer of TorkLaw, oversees marketing, intake, HR, office operations, and IT for one of the nation's fastest-growing plaintiffs' firms. He's also the CEO of LawWorks, an AI-native operating system built from the operational challenges TorkLaw faced while scaling nationwide. In this episode, Jim joins Chris Dreyer to explain why disconnected technology quietly limits growth, how fragmented data weakens AI, and what firms should prioritize before adding another tool to their stack. They also discuss scaling across multiple states, choosing the right technology, building operational flexibility, and why the future belongs to firms that own—not rent—their data. You'll learn: Why legal tech becomes less effective when disconnected systems create operational bottlenecks. How AI-native operating systems improve data quality and workflow automation. What law firms should consider before investing in new case management software. Why controlling structured and unstructured data strengthens AI performance. We help elite personal injury firms turn their marketing into qualified opportunities and high-value signed cases. Check us out at Rankings.io. Like what you hear? Hit Subscribe! We do this every week. If you want to keep learning from the best voices in PI, join us at PIMCON 2026. Buy your tickets now! Subscribe to our newsletter and get the freshest news every Monday: newsletter.rankings.io Get Social! Personal Injury Mastermind w/ Chris Dreyer powered by Rankings.io is on Instagram | YouTube | TikTok

We sat down with Rabih Ramadi, co-founder and CEO at Avantos.ai, for a conversation on how his firm is streamlining client servicing for RIAs with an AI-powered relationship management platform. Rabih shares insight on how to successfully integrate AI into the advisor tech stack at scale.

LinkedIn has become one of the most powerful business development tools for recruiters—but only when it's used with intention.Kortney Harmon sits down with Clark Willcox, Founder of Digital Recruiter, to discuss how recruiters can build a revenue-driving brand on LinkedIn without relying on generic AI messaging or chasing viral content. Clark shares practical strategies for creating meaningful conversations, attracting the right clients, and using automation to support—not replace—human connection.Key takeaways include:Building a LinkedIn profile that attracts ideal clientsCreating content that drives conversations instead of likesUsing automation and AI without losing authenticityTurning LinkedIn into a consistent source of new businessDiscover how to build a recruiter brand that earns trust, generates revenue, and creates long-term business growth.________________Follow Clark Willcox on LinkedIn: LinkedIn | Clark WillcoxCheck out Clarks website: https://digitalrecruiter.io/Follow Crelate on LinkedIn: CrelateWant to learn more about Crelate? Book a demo hereSubscribe to our newsletter: The Full Desk Experience

Roger and Annie preview Roger's upcoming NATP presentation, using ERC and the Kwong case as case studies for how firms can turn disruptive tax changes into revenue rather than just extra work. They walk through the mistakes made during ERC (delayed action, existing-clients-only focus, missed growth opportunity), the closing window on Kwong refund claims, and what firms need in place internally and externally to capitalize on the next unexpected change. The conversation closes with a candid take on AI's role in reshaping the profession, and why proactive communication, not tax return production, is where firms will keep their value.SponsorsPadgett -  Contact Padgett or Email Jeff PhillipsGet NASBA Approved CPE or IRS Approved CELaunch the course on EarmarkCPE to get free CPE/CE for listening to this episode.Chapters(00:00) - Welcome Back Annie (00:50) - Previewing The Conference Talk (02:46) - Clients Want Advisory (08:09) - AI And The Future (10:03) - ERC Lessons Learned (15:16) - Tools For Fast Changes (17:29) - Marketing Beyond Clients (26:05) - OBBA And Data Mining (31:14) - Invest in Tech Stack (32:16) - OBB Client Communication (34:58) - Kwong Case Refund Window (39:29) - Data Mining and Online Accounts (41:45) - Communicate Even If Referring (46:18) - From Awareness to Action Plan (48:08) - AI as Drafting Assistant (49:39) - Future of Advisory Work (53:18) - AI Judgment and Pricing (58:08) - Wrap Up and Next Updates Follow the Federal Tax Updates Podcast on Social Mediatwitter.com/FedTaxPodfacebook.com/FedTaxPodlinkedin.com/showcase/fedtaxpodConnect with the Hosts on LinkedInRoger HarrisAnnie SchwabReviewLeave a review on Apple Podcasts or PodchaserSubscribeSubscribe to the Federal Tax Updates podcast in your favorite podcast app!This podcast is a production of Earmark MediaThe full transcript for this episode is available by clicking on the Transcript tab at the top of this pageAll content from this podcast by SmallBizPros, Inc. DBA PADGETT BUSINESS SERVICES is intended for informational purposes only.

Your best people are losing most of the week to work they were never hired to do - and the fix isn't another tool. In this solo episode, Mike Allton opens with a confession: there was a stretch of his career when a guest canceling on his own podcast felt like relief. Two of his shows died at exactly twelve episodes each, and between those funerals he changed everything - the tools, the format, the frequency, the topic - except the one variable that killed them both. That story turns out not to be a podcasting story at all. It's the same reason 95% of enterprise AI pilots fail: companies make a software purchase when the situation calls for a staffing decision. Nobody writes the role. Nobody defines what the AI is responsible for, who it reports to, or how anyone would know it's doing a good job. So Mike makes the argument he's building his entire business around: AI belongs on your org chart, not your tech stack. Not to replace the people you have - to finally staff the work no one was ever hired to do. You'll hear: - Why every business runs on two org charts - the official one, and the real one hiding in your team's calendars - The job description that took interview prep from two-plus hours to twenty minutes, and took the show past 120 episodes - The Apollo answer to "this is how the replacement starts" - Why an off-the-shelf AI employee is still a software purchase wearing a name tag - A ten-minute homework assignment: find the seat that's been empty the longest Read the full manifesto at theaihat.com: https://theaihat.com/ai-belongs-on-your-org-chart-not-your-tech-stack/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PART 6 SCALING: THE 4 PILLARS TO $100M + BEYOND Congratulations on already accomplishing what 99% of professionals never do. You've mastered the mindset and habits needed for success. You've learned how to deliver world-class pitches, overcome any objection thrown your way, and close deals like the top 1%. Now, Part 6 of this book is about building a scalable sales machine that grows with or without you. It focuses on the four essential pillars of scalable success: People, Data, Technology, and Playbooks. You'll learn how to hire, train, and lead teams that execute at the highest level. You'll discover how to track actionable data across every department. You'll evaluate whether your tech stack is truly built for scale and how to integrate your systems for smooth operations. And lastly, you'll learn how to build bulletproof playbooks and documentation so your business can scale predictably and sustainably. This is the final stretch, so stay with me! Part 6 is where good turns to great, and great turns into an unstoppable growth engine. People: Hire, train, manage, and empower high-performing teams to execute at scale. Data: Track and improve data to fuel smarter decision-making and growth. Technology: Integrate cutting-edge systems to streamline workflows. Playbooks: Develop playbooks to ensure consistency, alignment, and optimal results. P.S.) Once my team and I scaled the business to tens of millions of dollars in revenue, I didn't have the expertise to scale it to $100's of millions in revenue. That's when we brought on a private equity firm that taught us how to grow to $100M+ and beyond. I share everything they taught me in this part of the book on scaling. Big shout out to one of the best PE Firms out there, Spectrum Equity, and one of the best managing partners out there, Mike Farrell. Thank you, Mike and Spectrum, for teaching us since day 1 how to build a repeatable and scalable architecture. We couldn't have done it without you. When you reach $10M+ in revenue, consider reaching out to them for an investment at www.spectrumequity.com.

If you've ever DM'd — or emailed, or texted, or asked on a discovery call — "wait, what tools do you actually use to run your business?" you're not alone. It's one of the most common questions I get, and until now, the answer's only ever lived in her replies. This episode puts it in one place, once and for all.This isn't a roundup of trendy tools I've never actually used. It's the exact stack running my business right now — website, email, podcast, content, and client management — broken down tool by tool, and tied back to the four pillars of marketing without social media: your email list, your website, your podcast or content, and the SEO that helps people find it all.What you'll learnThe website platform I uses for her own business and recommends to my web design clients — and whyHow to choose an email platform that actually reflects your brand, not just your messageWhat it really takes to run a professional podcast without a studio or a production teamWhy "systems" like client management software are quietly part of your marketing, whether you think of them that way or notWhere AI tools fit into an owned-media content process — and where I draw the lineEpisode Highlights[00:00] Why Jan finally put her entire tech stack in one place — and why you've probably been asking this question too[02:15] The website platform running Jan's business, and how it protects the one digital asset that's fully yours[05:40] The email platform Jan uses to build trust before a subscriber reads a single word [08:50] How Jan records and produces a professional podcast without a studio — and why that barrier is lower than you think[12:00] The tool keeping Jan's content plan organized across every channel, and why "more ideas" usually isn't the actual problem[15:10] The behind-the-scenes system that protects the client experience once someone says yes[17:30] How Jan uses AI in her content process — and the one line she won't let it cross [19:45] Bringing the whole stack together: picking the right tool for the season you're actually inKey Takeaway"None of these tools are the strategy. They're just the vehicles. It's not about having the most tools or the trendiest ones — it's about having the right ones for the season you're actually in."Resources MentionedShowit — website platform (JanTouchberry.com/showit)Flodesk — email marketing platform (JanTouchberry.com/email)Riverside — podcast recording platform (riverside.fm)Enji — marketing hub for content planning (JanTouchberry.com/marketing)HoneyBook — client management and CRM (JanToucberry.com/Honeybook)Claude — AI assistant for content production (claude.ai)CONNECT WITH JAN:Here are all the best places and FREE stuff

SummaryIn this episode, Josh Nielsen, founder and CEO of ZenCastr, shares the journey of building a remote podcast recording platform, lessons learned from early challenges, and insights into scaling a tech business during COVID-19. Discover how innovation, timing, and customer feedback shaped ZenCaster's evolution and its role in empowering podcasters.TakeawaysBuilding a remote recording platform for podcastersLessons learned from early product challengesThe impact of browser technology on product developmentStrategies for scaling a tech business during COVID-19Innovations in audio and video integrationMonetization strategies for small and large podcastsThe importance of customer feedback and product-market fitHiring and leadership lessons from a founderFundraising decisions during rapid growthChapters00:00 Introduction and Background00:30 Origin of ZenCastr04:05 Realizing the Potential in Podcasting06:23 Lessons Learned from Building ZenCastr09:19 Monetization and Growth11:38 Expanding ZenCaster's Services12:14 Monetization Options for Small Podcasters13:44 Building a Podcast Network for Everyone15:13 Using Growth Algorithms to Grow Podcasts20:48 Expansion into Show Growth and Cross-Promotion23:21 Growing Pains and Hiring a Co-Founder25:46 Lessons Learned and the Importance of Co-Founders29:23 Transitioning from Developer to Business Leader30:32 Transitioning from Solo Operation to Leading a Company35:24 Fundraising and Making Decisions38:14 Scaling the Business and the Need for Funding41:35 Tech Stack and Building the Platform48:29 Hiring and Building the Team51:08 Transitioning from Programming to Leadership54:08 Staying Engaged with Programming55:04 How to Connect with JoshLearn more: https://zencastr.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshnielsen/Credits:Hosted by Ryan RoghaarProduced by Ryan RoghaarTheme music: "Perfect Day" by OPM  The Eggs Podcast Spotify playlist:bit.ly/eggstunesThe Plugs:The Show: eggsthepodcast.com@eggsthepodcast on X and InstagramMike "DJ Ontic": Shows and info: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠djontic.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@djontic on twitterRyan Roghaar:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rogha.ar⁠⁠

Technology should make accounting firms more efficient, but many firms have accumulated layers of disconnected tools that create complexity rather than clarity. In this discussion, Heather Smith is joined by Tyler Caskey from The Bean Counters and John Munden from Cloud Office to explore how firms can simplify their technology stack, improve workflow visibility, reduce manual work and make better technology decisions. Key Discussion Points Tyler Caskey shares why firms often accumulate too many disconnected tools and how visualising workflows can reveal inefficiencies. John Munden explains how standardised workflows help reduce bottlenecks, improve onboarding and create consistency across teams. The panel discusses common technology traps including decision fatigue, duplicated processes and underutilised software. Practical advice is shared on auditing a tech stack, identifying manual processes and prioritising integrations. The conversation explores leadership, change management, client communication challenges and the future role of automation and API-driven workflows. The key takeaway is that firms do not need more technology. They need better connected technology, clearer workflows and a structured approach to change. By focusing on visibility, automation and process consistency, accounting firms can reduce overwhelm and create scalable systems that support long-term growth. Episode resources and links:   Tyler Caskey : https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylercaskey/ John Munden :  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmunden/ Cloudoffis : https://cloudoffis.com.au/ Apps & Tools Mentioned Xero, SharePoint, APS, Excel, Microsoft Lists, HandiSoft, BGL, NowInfinity, FYI Docs, Xero Practice Manager, Content Snare, Annature, Adobe Sign, DocuSign, Employment Hero, MYOB, QuickBooks, Stripe, Pinch Payments, Macquarie Bank Feeds, Mayday, Seamless If this episode helped you, the best way to support the show is to leave a review somewhere as it helps more people find us. And if you want to continue the conversation, come find me Heather Smith | Accountant and Storyteller on:   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/HeatherSmithAU/ Accounting Apps newsletter: http://accountingapps.io/ Accounting Apps Mastermind: https://www.facebook.com/groups/XeroMasterMind YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/ANISEConsulting X: https://twitter.com/HeatherSmithAU

What apps and tools do you actually need to run an online business while traveling the world? In this episode, I share my complete digital nomad tech stack that I've used to make over $1 million online from around the world. Whether you're building an online business, creating content, or dreaming of working from anywhere, you'll learn everything you need to travel AND grow. Links: ClickUp: https://try.web.clickup.com/x8hy18zqoiuz ActiveCampaign: https://try.activecampaign.com/ugizyfl7ufzv Riverside.fm: https://riverside.sjv.io/c/3325409/3200238/28064 ThriveCart: https://thewanderlover--checkout.thrivecart.com/thrivecart-standard-account/ Adobe: https://adobe.prf.hn/click/camref:1100lupfB  NordVPN: https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=15&aff_id=104585&url_id=902 BlueHost: https://bluehost.sjv.io/9Wm7zW Libsyn: https://goto.libsyn.com/L0RdGj Nordace Backpack:https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=8898599c-c32e-4802-a5ea-2905034bfdf0&website_id=0c00ff9a-c5d4-4396-824a-7c582389bd85&url=https%3A%2F%2Fnordace.com%2Fen%2F ---------------- ⟡ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewanderlover/ ⟡ Podcast: https://thewanderlover.com/podcast ---------------- RESOURCES FOR YOU: ⟡ Your 0 to $100K Game Plan: https://thewanderlover.com/100k-game-plan/ ⟡ Make Your First $5k Online: https://thewanderlover.com/business-academy/ ⟡ Become a PAID Travel Creator: https://thewanderlover.com/travel-influencer-handbook/

The Road to Macstock stops to talk to Paula Marie Davis, who previews her first Macstock appearance and the path that led her from longtime Mac user and wellness coach to launching Ditch the Dogma with Ecamm. She explains why creators need to care for the person running the tech stack, how conference inspiration can become post-event exhaustion, and how movement, time mapping, and small wellness practices can support energy, creativity, and follow-through.  This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices Magazine, our free magazine on Flipboard. Updated daily with the best articles on the web to help you do more with your Apple gear and adjacent tech, access MacVoices Magazine content on Flipboard, on the web, or in your favorite RSS reader. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:34 Introduction to Paula Marie Davis 01:10 Discovering MacStock Through Ecamm 02:07 Paula's Long History with the Mac 03:01 Moving From StreamYard to Ecamm 03:49 Launching Ditch the Dogma 04:07 Wellness Without One-Size-Fits-All Rules 06:37 Falling in Love with Ecamm 07:23 Bringing Wellness to the MacStock Stage 08:50 Rebooting Yourself: The Upgrade Behind the Tech 09:30 Supporting the Person Running the Tech Stack 10:20 Turning Conference Inspiration Into Implementation 11:41 Wellness, Confidence, and Content Creation 13:17 Making the Session Interactive 14:40 Finding Time for Wellness Practices 16:35 Handouts, Time Maps, and Practical Takeaways 17:04 MacStock Discount Code and Event Details 17:55 Where to Find Paula Marie Davis Links: Macstock Conference http://macstockconference.com Paula's Discount Code: ditchdogma  Guests: Paula Marie Davis is a well-being advocate and creator, soon relaunching the Ditch the Dogma Live Show (June 3, 2026). Known for her grounded, no-BS approach to health and life, she says what most people tiptoe around. A mother of five and a wife for over 30 years, Paula brings real-life experience, not just theory, to every conversation. For more than two decades, Paula's work has been shaped by hands-on experimentation, uncovering what actually helps women feel strong, clear, and capable without chasing quick fixes, one-size-fits-all solutions, or handing power to so-called gurus. Working from her home studio in Illinois, she focuses on practical movement, breathwork, and holistic routines tailored for real life, not trends. Her approach centers on daily habits that help the body handle stress, use energy efficiently, and sustain long-term health. After years of building and marketing her own business behind the scenes, Paula now brings that work into livestreaming and digital content. While her work is rooted in helping women, the principles she teaches apply to anyone who wants to better understand and support their health, so they can consistently show up, be visible, and share the message they were created to deliver. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:      http://macvoices.com      Twitter:      http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

In this special HITEC edition of The Modern Hotelier, hosts David Millili and Steve Carran sit down with Apaleo co-founder Philip von Ditfurth and SVP Revenue Florian Montag to explore the future of hospitality technology, AI, and open platform architecture.The conversation dives into why Apaleo chose a composable, API-first approach long before it became an industry trend, how leading hotel brands are leveraging technology to improve both guest experiences and operational efficiency, and what hoteliers need to do today to prepare for the rise of agentic AI.Philip shares lessons learned from building technology platforms across fragmented industries, while Florian offers a hotelier's perspective on AI adoption, governance, and the importance of creating a future-ready technology foundation. Together, they discuss why flexibility, open infrastructure, and strategic technology decisions will define the next generation of successful hotel operators.Key Topics Include: The power of open APIs and composable hospitality technology  Why AI readiness starts with the right technology foundation  Lessons from innovative hotel brands like citizenM Building a future-proof hotel tech stack  The balance between guest experience and operational efficiency Watch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uBwm8n1ExM8Links:Philip on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-von-ditfurth-1a570/ Florian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fmontag/Apaleo: https://apaleo.com/For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/296Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-..Join the conversation on today's episode on The Modern Hotelier LinkedIn pageConnect with Steve and David:Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%8E...David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mil.

In episode 164 of The Side Hustle Experiment Podcast  John (https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperiment/ ) and Drew (https://www.instagram.com/realdrewd/) Jack Poulin  (https://www.instagram.com/jackpoulinn/) He shares his journey from sneaker reselling to becoming a growth operator, and dives deep into offer creation, marketing strategies, and building a successful coaching business in the Amazon space.Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the bell so you don't miss future episodes with top entrepreneurs and creators.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Growth Operating02:39 Jack's Journey to Becoming a Growth Operator05:41 Understanding Offer Structures and Market Gaps08:30 The Importance of Unique Mechanisms in Offers11:15 Learning and Development in the Coaching Space13:52 Evolving Offer Structures in Coaching16:47 Differentiating Yourself in a Saturated Market19:31 The Role of Organic and Paid Strategies22:41 Effective Outbound Strategies for Client Acquisition25:37 Closing Techniques and Sales Call Dynamics28:18 Structuring Deals and Partnerships30:36 Identifying Operational Gaps32:06 Partnership Structures and Revenue Sharing32:57 Learning from Mistakes in Business34:32 The Importance of Delegation36:16 The Journey of Building a Team37:59 The Role of Content Creation40:02 Client-Centric Business Philosophy41:45 Effective Funnel Strategies42:04 Tech Stack and Automation in Business44:59 Nurturing Leads through Email Marketing47:12 Leveraging AI for Business Efficiency49:08 The Value of Young Entrepreneurship#makemoneyonline #sidehustleexperimentpodcast #sidehustles Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperimentpodcast/ Listen on your favorite podcast platformYoutube: https://bit.ly/3HHklFOSpotify: https://spoti.fi/48RRKcPApple: https://apple.co/4bmaFOk Check out Drew's StuffInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/realdrewdTwitter: https://twitter.com/DrewFBACheck out John's StuffInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperiment/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SideHustleExp FREE ResourcesFREE Guide: How to Make Money Reviewing Products https://bit.ly/3HIGFSP

Remi Kalir shares the Fair Feedback Project for addressing bias in student evaluations on episode 628 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode If you actually have students write about affirming values as a kind of open free write before they complete an evaluation of teaching, it actually has been shown to mitigate bias. -Remi Kalir There are many people who are experiencing the effects of these structural patterns of bias who don’t look like me. So what can I do? How can I show up as an individual in this? -Remi Kalir I did not want people coming to the Fair Feedback project and then having long-winded, tangential, potentially problematic conversations with Claude as a chatbot. -Remi Kalir You can call it my complicity, you can call it my complexity, whatever you might call it, but I am very much entangled in this AI moment, trying to understand how I am navigating all of this. -Remi Kalir Resources The Fair Feedback Project Remi Kalir at the Duke Center for Teaching and Learning Remi Kalir — remi(x)learning Claude’s Remi Record The Research on Course Evaluations, with Betsy Barre (Teaching in Higher Ed) The Potential Impact of Stereotype Threat, with Robin Paige (Teaching in Higher Ed Episode 79) How Better Teaching Can Make College More Equitable, with David Gooblar (Teaching in Higher Ed Episode 599) Claude M. Steele, Stanford Department of Psychology Whistling Vivaldi: How Stereotypes Affect Us and What We Can Do, by Claude M. Steele Ludmila Praslova, PhD — Vanguard University The Canary Code: A Guide to Neurodiversity, Dignity, and Intersectional Belonging at Work, by Ludmila N. Praslova Teaching: Is There a Fix to the Teaching-Evaluation Problem? by Beth McMurtrie (The Chronicle of Higher Education) A Practical Guide to Modern Teaching Evaluation, by Michael McCreary (Engaged Learning Collective) Transforming College Teaching Evaluation: A Framework for Advancing Instructional Excellence, by Ann E. Austin, Noah D. Finkelstein, Andrea Follmer Greenhoot, Doug Ward, and Gabriela Cornejo Weaver Rebecca Fordon — AI Law Librarians Aria Chernik, JD, PhD — Duke Learning Innovation & Lifetime Education Claude Code Cowork by Claude Bartz v. Anthropic — Anthropic Copyright Settlement Anthropic Settles With Authors in First-of-Its-Kind AI Copyright Lawsuit (NPR) My Tech Disclaimer, by Doug Belshaw My 2026 Tech Stack, by Bonni Stachowiak (Teaching in Higher Ed) The Data Fix with Dr. Mél Hogan (podcast) Poll Everywhere

Sana Learning is a revolutionary product in the $400 Billion L&D market. Today I sat down with Rita Azevedo, Director of Client Engagement at Sana, to talk about everything. What is AI-native learning, how does Sana Learning fit into Workday's strategy, and how do companies like Polestar, Rolls Royce, Travelers, and others revolutionize L&D with Sana. And most of important of all, we get Rita's perspective on the reinvention of L&D, which we call “Dynamic Enablement for Growth.” As you'll hear, AI-native learning platforms like Sana can totally transform training teams, turning them into “business enablement” functions working directly in the business. We discuss how Polestar has done this in detail. Rita is an experienced L&D leader (having lead training at Klarna) and has worked at Sana since the company had only 30 employees, so she has a wealth of knowledge and experience in AI transformation in L&D. PS: We are customers of Sana (Galileo Learn is built on Sana, and our new Global HR Excellence Certification is built on Sana), so we can speak to its features in detail if you're interested. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest 01:44 The Revolution in Learning and Development 03:30 Sana's Position in the Learning Market 05:53 Understanding Sana Learning's Unique Features 07:08 The Future of Learning: Proactive vs. Reactive 09:11 Case Study: Polestar's Learning Approach 12:47 User Experience and Integration in Learning 14:07 The Role of AI Tutors in Learning 16:07 Dynamic Skills Assessment in Learning 18:42 The Shift in L&D Responsibilities 21:35 Empowering Subject Matter Experts 24:25 Managing Content Creation and Quality 27:18 The Future of Learning and Change Management 31:02 Advice for Organizations Exploring Learning Solutions   Additional Information The AI Native Revolution in Corporate Learning (research) Our new Corporate Learning Maturity Model HR 2030: The New Role, Operating Model, and Tech Stack for HR Get Galileo: Experience Sana Yourself! Chapters (00:00:00) - Meet Rita Azevedo from sana(00:02:16) - SANAA's Take on Learning & Development(00:04:26) - Sauna Learning: Workday Learning Powered by Sauna(00:06:34) - Sana Learning's AI-based Learning Platform(00:10:12) - Sales Training: The Future of Learning at Sana(00:13:33) - L&D 2.8: User Experience(00:14:44) - L&D: The Tutor, the Editor and the Admin(00:17:04) - The L&D paradigm shift(00:19:22) - How Skills are Being Rated in the Future(00:22:30) - L&D: The Future of Content Management(00:27:56) - Learning vs. Agents: Can Microsoft Win with Both?(00:30:46) - How to move legacy courses to Scrum(00:31:50) - A New Way to Start with Workday's AI in 2020

Is your brain cluttered with every new tool, platform, and software someone told you that you absolutely need? Same. This episode started as a simple refresh of our tech stack after a listener wrote in asking what we actually use to run our businesses. Spoiler: the list is still shockingly short. But somewhere between Google Sheets and listing descriptions, we took a turn into AI territory, and y'all, we are not turning back. We walk through our bare-bones tech stack (yes, we still use a spreadsheet), talk honestly about how we are each using AI in our real estate businesses right now, and share why keeping things simple is not laziness, it is a strategy. We also get into SEO vs. AEO vs. GEO (yes, GEO is a real thing and it matters), what AI actually pulled up when Alissa searched herself, and the big announcement: Katy is teaching a monthly AI class inside the Hustle Humbly Community starting now. If you have been quietly panicking every time someone mentions AI, or if you have been using it already and want to go deeper, this episode is for you. Here's what we cover in this episode: The listener email that prompted this episode and our full simple tech stack answer Why simpler systems get used more consistently (and cost less money) Google Sheets, Trello, Canva, email, Google Drive, MLS, and yes, a little AI Transaction management and e-sign tools required by our brokerages How to qualify your tech choices based on the type of business you want to run SEO vs. AEO vs. GEO: what each one means and which one actually matters for your real estate business What happened when Alissa's seller looked her up with AI (hint: reviews matter a lot) How Alissa used ChatGPT to analyze multiple offers and review pre-approval letters Using AI to virtually stage photos, repaint rooms, and show sellers the vision How Katy used Claude to turn listing appointment notes and photos into a beautiful PDF checklist for a seller The Plaud device that listens to your appointments and summarizes them Why shiny tools do not fix broken habits Claude vs. ChatGPT: what is different and why Katy made the switch Projects, skills, and co-work inside Claude explained simply The new monthly AI class inside the Hustle Humbly Community for $25/month Why your Google reviews are your most important AI visibility tool right now Key Quotes & Takeaways: "Shiny objects feel productive, but they can delay real progress." Alissa "New tools do not fix broken habits. If you have systems in place that you're not using, a new system is not going to help you." Alissa "As long as you're running your business like a business and getting reviews from people, the internet and the AI are going to pick up on that." Alissa "You can not ask for more business if you are not taking care of the business you already have." Alissa "Using AI well will probably cut your task in half." Katy Products, People & Previous Episodes Mentioned: Episode 8: Tech Tools for Real Estate (hustlehumblypodcast.com/8) Google Sheets (free) Trello (free) Canva (free and paid) Google Drive (free and paid) ChatGPT (chatgpt.com) paid plan ~$20/month for photo editing Claude / Claude.ai (claude.ai) paid plan ~$22/month MLS e-sign (included with board dues) Dotloop (e-sign & transaction management) SkySlope (transaction management) Hustle Humbly Community (hustlehumblypodcast.com/membership) Email Templates 101 (emailtemplates101.com) Want to toast someone on the show? Send us a voice or video message with your name, who you are toasting, and why! Email it to team@hustlehumblypodcast.com. Leave us a review at http://ratethispodcast.com/hustlehumbly Get your FREE Database Template: http://hustlehumblypodcast.com/starthere Email Templates 101: http://emailtemplates101.com All Resources: http://hustlehumblypodcast.com Submit your topic ideas and toasts to Team@HustleHumblyPodcast.com

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, I had an inspiring conversation with Arun Serikar, VP, HR Technology, Digital Platforms & AI Innovation, Corp Functions at Schneider Electric, to unpack what it really takes to simplify HR technology, scale AI, and build a better employee experience across a global enterprise.Arun shares how Schneider Electric went from 545 HR applications to 303, reducing tech debt, breaking regional silos, and building stronger governance around the tools, data, and platforms used across the business. He explains why employees are not looking for the “best system”, they are looking for fewer systems that actually work together.Most importantly, Arun breaks down how Schneider Electric is using AI to move HR from a back-office function to an intelligence layer for the enterprise, from internal chatbots and ticket reduction, to performance review AI assistance, agentic workflows, and a future where employees can complete tasks without jumping between systems.

Your team is already using AI. The question is whether they know what they should and should not be putting into it. Most business owners hand their people a powerful tool with zero guardrails and wonder why things feel chaotic. No policy. No boundaries. No plan. Just fragmentation. In this episode, BOP Coaches Shawn "Dickie" Stinson and Brandon "Donny" Gray sit down with Matthew Lingafelt, BOP's fractional Tech Stack role, to break down what an AI policy actually looks like for a small business and why you need one before your next employee opens an AI tool without a second thought. This is not about fear. This is about being intentional with one of the most powerful tools your business will ever use. ✅ Why "information in is information stored" and what that means for your business risk ✅ The three buckets of information and how to decide what belongs in AI and what does not ✅ How to build an AI policy that is one page, functional, and actually gets followed ✅ Why using AI without a project structure is costing your team time and memory ✅ The difference between AI as a complement to your business versus a substitute for your people ✅ What "you should not sacrifice ethics on the altar of efficiency" means for how you lead You do not need a 10-page document. You need a clear framework your team can actually use. Is your business using AI intentionally, or just hoping nobody puts the wrong thing in the wrong place?

Artificial intelligence is reshaping banking infrastructure, from accelerating core migrations to enabling agentic experiences that can automate complex workflows. In this episode of Bloomberg Intelligence's Tech Disruptors podcast, Vishal Dalal, chief product officer of financial solutions at Fiserv, joins BI fintech and payments analyst Diksha Gera to discuss how banks are using AI to modernize legacy systems and improve data quality while managing security, compliance and governance risks. The conversation explores Fiserv's vision for AgentOS, an intelligence layer that sits on top of bank data and applications, enabling agents to interact dynamically across platforms.

#136Josh and Mike sit down with Ming-Tai Huh, restaurateur, MIT graduate, former Toast and Square executive, and co-founder of Cambridge Street Hospitality Group. Ming shares the unlikely path that took him from management consulting and technology into the restaurant industry, beginning with a spontaneous decision to open a restaurant after becoming deeply involved in his local Cambridge community. He reflects on his early days at Toast, helping to build foundational products such as online ordering, loyalty, APIs, and partnerships, and explains how his experience as both an operator and a technologist shaped the way he thinks about restaurant software.The conversation dives into the future of restaurant technology, AI, SaaS, restaurant operations, and why supply chain management remains one of the industry's biggest unsolved problems. Ming discusses the rise of AI agents, the growing gap between experienced operators and first-time restaurateurs, the realities behind scaling restaurant software, and why he believes marketing attribution and ROI measurement remain major opportunities for innovation. Along the way, he shares stories about getting married inside an unfinished restaurant, building Puritan & Company from scratch, and what operators can learn from both the restaurant and technology worlds.Links and resources

As enterprises expand across multiple cloud environments, on-premise data centers, and dynamic AI workloads, traditional perimeter defenses and siloed cloud-native tools are no longer enough to secure the modern network. In this episode, Ashish sits down with Murali Rathinasamy, Senior Director of Product at Cisco, to break down the next evolution of network security: the Hybrid Mesh Firewall. Murali explains why relying solely on cloud-native firewalls can create visibility gaps, and how unified policy orchestration allows security teams to manage enforcement points seamlessly. He shares a real-world case study of how Multicloud Defense is used to eliminate manual route table configurations and achieve zero-downtime, blue-green upgrades. The conversation also tackles micro-segmentation. Murali breaks down why segmentation initiatives usually stall in "analysis paralysis" and provides a practical, agentless roadmap to reduce your attack surface "one bite at a time". Guest Socials -⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Murali's LinkedinPodcast Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@CloudSecPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you want to watch videos of this LIVE STREAMED episode and past episodes - Check out our other Cloud Security Social Channels:-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cloud Security Podcast- Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cloud Security Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are interested in AI Security, you can check out our sister podcast -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AI Security Podcast⁠Questions(00:00) Introduction(01:40) Murali Rathinasamy's Background and Role at Cisco(02:30) What is a Hybrid Mesh Firewall?(04:30) Bridging the Skills Gap: NetSec vs. CNAPP/CSPM(06:45) Case Study: Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI)(09:40) The Limits of Cloud-Native Firewalls in a Multicloud World(13:30) Securing AI Workloads and Managing the Agent Blast Radius(15:40) Why You Need Unified Policy Orchestration Across Firewall Vendors(17:40) Why Micro-segmentation Fails: Overcoming Analysis Paralysis(24:45) How to Implement Micro-segmentation "One Bite at a Time"(31:30) Detecting and Blocking Prompt Injections with Cisco AI Defense(33:30) Where Does the Hybrid Mesh Firewall Fit in the Tech Stack?

Kevin Bentley, head of technology for Jollibee Group North America, shares his take on the biggest topics in restaurant technology, everything from the potential to roll out voice AI drive-thru capabilities at Jollibee to the potential staff impacts of advancing technology in the foodservice space. 

Jacob Lauritzen serves as the CTO at Legora, the fastest growing B2B enterprise company in history; hitting $100 million in ARR in just 18 months . Legora boasts a valuation of $5.6BN and has raised a total of $866 million in funding. Legora's investors include the likes of Accel, Benchmark, and Bessemer Venture Partners, alongside strategic tech giants NVIDIA (NVentures) and Salesforce Ventures. AGENDA:  05:01 - How to Hire the Best Product Talent in 2026 06:21 - The New Product Bottleneck: Shifting Beyond Code Creation 09:24 - System Design vs. Code Creation: The Future Role of the Engineer 14:04 - The Evolving Software Development Lifecycle & The Death of the Design Phase 22:23 - Will Product and Engineering Fully Converge? 29:16 - Scalability and UX: Designing for 10x vs. 100x Spikes 38:15 - Scaling the Organization: What Breaks with a 250 Person Product Team 47:05 - Quick-Fire Round: Hyper-Growth Tactics & Out-Working the Giants  

Episode 176: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast we're joined by top Adobe hacker Jim Green to deep-dive AEM. We talk through Sling selectors, Permissions, and how to spot AEM Red Flags.Follow us on twitter at: https://x.com/ctbbpodcastGot any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback here: info@criticalthinkingpodcast.ioShoutout to YTCracker for the awesome intro music!====== Links ======Follow your hosts Rhynorater, rez0 and gr3pme on X: https://x.com/Rhynoraterhttps://x.com/rez0__https://x.com/gr3pmeCritical Research Lab:https://lab.ctbb.show/ Need a Pentest? We just launched CTBB Pentests!https://pentest.ctbb.show/Hack full time? Check out the Full-Time Hunter's Guild!https://ctbb.show/fthg====== Ways to Support CTBBPodcast ======Hop on the CTBB Discord at https://ctbb.show/discord!We also do Discord subs at $25, $10, and $5 - premium subscribers get access to private masterclasses, exploits, tools, scripts, un-redacted bug reports, etc.You can also find some hacker swag at https://ctbb.show/merch!Today's Sponsor: Adobe. Earn more for AI bugs with Adobe's new AI Tier! https://blog.adobe.com/security/adobe-expands-bug-bounty-program-to-incentivize-ai-security-researchAlso don't forget to also grab a 10% bonus for valid AI vulnerabilities in Adobe Stock and Lightroom Web. Use code: CTBB063026 in your report.Expires June 30, 2026. ====== This Week in Bug Bounty ======Scaling Bug Bounty triage in the AI era(https://www.yeswehack.com/security-best-practices/scaling-bug-bounty-triage-ai)The AI impact: a triager's perspectivehttps://www.intigriti.com/blog/business-insights/the-ai-impact-a-triagers-perspective====== Resources ======Sling Selectors - The Key to Unlocking AEM's Attack Surfacehttps://greenjam.co.uk/blog/sling-selectors/Just a Moment CTFhttps://poc.greenjam.co.uk/just-a-moment.htmlGeneral XSS jquery .text()https://poc.greenjam.co.uk/text-xss.htmlURL XXS Challengehttps://poc.greenjam.co.uk/url-xss.html====== Timestamps ======(00:00:00) Introduction(00:04:35) Background and AEM Bug(00:17:40) Sling Selectors & the Tech Stack(00:38:14) Permissions & Apache Sling Resolution(01:01:37) The Bugs & AEM Red Flags(01:31:55) Moment in Time CTF(01:40:38) General XSS jquery .text()(01:45:45) URL XXS Challenge

Most real estate tech companies aren't actually companies. They're features.   In this episode, James and Keith sit down with Lone Wolf CEO Matt Fischer to talk about why the current real estate tech stack is fragmented, inefficient, and overdue for consolidation.   Coming from outside the industry, Matt shares what shocked him most about residential real estate; and why AI is about to eliminate massive amounts of manual work across brokerages, compliance, transaction management, and operations.   If you've ever felt overwhelmed by disconnected systems and endless logins this episode explains why that's happening and why it won't last.   Connect with Matt on LinkedIn.   Learn more about Lone Wolf on LinkedIn - Instagram - Facebook - YouTube.   Subscribe to Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@RealEstateInsidersUnfiltered?sub_confirmation=1 To learn more about becoming a sponsor of the show, send us an email: jessica@inman.com   You asked for it. We delivered. Check out our new merch! https://merch.realestateinsidersunfiltered.com/   Follow Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered Podcast on Instagram - YouTube, Facebook - TikTok. Visit us online at realestateinsidersunfiltered.com.   Link to Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/RealEstateInsidersUnfiltered Link to Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/realestateinsiderspod/ Link to YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@RealEstateInsidersUnfiltered Link to TikTok Page: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestateinsiderspod Link to website: https://realestateinsidersunfiltered.com This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative. https://twobrotherscreative.com/contact/ The views and opinions expressed on Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered are those of the hosts and guests in their personal capacities and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of eXp World Holdings, Inc., eXp Realty, LLC, NextHome, Inc., or any of their respective affiliates, subsidiaries, officers, or directors. 

Partner with Jay! https://www.jayschwedelson.com/contactㅤPre-order Jay Schwedelson's new book, Stupider People Have Done It (out June 9, 2026). All net proceeds are donated to The V Foundation for Cancer Research—let's kick cancer's butt: https://www.amazon.com/Stupider-People-Have-Done-Marketing/dp/1637635206ㅤCheck out Jay's YOUTUBE Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@schwedelsonCheck out Jay's TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@schwedelsonCheck Out Jay's INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jayschwedelson/ㅤMost people use AI to spit out a blog post and call it a day, but Jay Schwedelson thinks that's leaving the good stuff on the table. He shares a few sneaky free-tier tricks that pull back the curtain on your competitors' martech stacks, make AI tools quote your brand back to searchers, and even predict which emails in your inbox will get opened. Then things go fully off the rails into reality TV territory.ㅤBest Moments:(01:20) The Ask Gemini button hiding in your Chrome browser that exposes any competitor's full martech stack(03:14) Why comparison tables are the number one piece of content AI engines hunt for when answering queries(04:14) A ChatGPT prompt that builds a competitive comparison table skewed in your favor without lying(05:11) Uploading a screenshot of your analytics dashboard so AI can tell you what to actually do with it(06:00) The cheesy inbox screenshot trick that ranks which emails are most and least likely to be opened(07:30) Why Send Help is not the horror movie everyone thinks it is, plus the most bonkers reality show on TV right now

Text me!In this insightful interview, Caitlin Hamilton shares her journey from corporate marketing to becoming a successful business coach and entrepreneur. She discusses common challenges faced by high-achieving women in online business, the importance of simplifying systems, and strategies for scaling while maintaining work-life harmony. If you are an entrepreneur and know that you need to implement systems in your business to scale, this one is for you!  Support the showLINKS TO FREEBIES BELOW: WEEKLY NEWSLETTER where I share all the tips and tricks on how to grow organically online HERE If you are interested in sponsoring the show, send me a DMABOUT THE HOST: Former Executive Recruiter turned Digital Marketing Expert & Entrepreneur.  I'm here to show you that you can do it too! I help women to start, grow and scale their personal brand and business online through social media. In 2021 I launched ChilledVino, my patented wine product and in 2023 I launched The Feminine Founder Podcast and in 2025 I launched my Digital Marketing Agency called Feminine Founder Marketing. I live in South Carolina with my husband Gary and 2 Weimrarners, Zena & Zara. This podcast is a supportive and inclusive community where I interview and bring women together that are fellow entrepreneurs and workplace experts. We believe in sharing our stories, unpacking exactly how we did it and talking through the mindset shifts needed to achieve great things.Let's connect further!!LinkedIn HERE IG @cpennington55 FB HEREChilledVino HERE

Does it feel like your favorite AI tool is declared dead one week, only to be resurrected the next? This week, Andrew sits down with Bryan Bischof, Head of AI at Theory Ventures, to explore the hidden levers of inference systems and the industry's obsession with prematurely writing off useful tools. Bryan shares his experiences with why prompt optimization is mostly a dead end, the secret to building high-performing data agents, and how his team builds operational software for VCs. The two also break down the origins of the satirical rip-grep.com and drop hints about Bryan's highly anticipated next AI game show experiment. AI Council 2026: Catch Bryan's track on inference systems and get tickets.Read the guide: The APEX FrameworkFollow the show:Subscribe to our Substack Follow us on LinkedInSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelLeave us a ReviewFollow the hosts:Follow AndrewFollow BenFollow DanFollow today's stories:Events: Catch Bryan's track live at the AI Council Conference.Writing: Check out the April Fools manifesto at rip-grep.comTheory Ventures: Learn more about the work happening at Theory Ventures.X/Twitter: @BEBischofLinkedIn: Bryan BischofOFFERSStart Free Trial: Get started with LinearB's AI productivity platform for free.Book a Demo: Learn how you can ship faster, improve DevEx, and lead with confidence in the AI era.LEARN ABOUT LINEARBAI Code Reviews: Automate reviews to catch bugs, security risks, and performance issues before they hit production.AI & Productivity Insights: Go beyond DORA with AI-powered recommendations and dashboards to measure and improve performance.AI-Powered Workflow Automations: Use AI-generated PR descriptions, smart routing, and other automations to reduce developer toil.MCP Server: Interact with your engineering data using natural language to build custom reports and get answers on the fly.

Most founders get the order wrong. They build for two years, then ask a marketer how to sell it. Connie Lund flipped the script. She started Zaboom with no dev team, no code background, and no VC funding. What she had was 50+ years of combined marketing and product experience, a GoHighLevel account, and a willingness to break things at 2 a.m. on a Sunday. In this episode, Connie walks Matt through how she built a working voice AI product for insurance agencies—using N8N, GoHighLevel, and Claude as her "CTO." Then landed paying customers in under 90 days. She also gets honest about what AI can't do for you: use good judgment, know when to stop, and figure out if what you're building actually matters to anyone. They cover the difference between outputs and outcomes, why talking to customers beats building in isolation every time, and how the traditional "raise VC, hire devs, ship product" playbook is getting replaced by something scrappier and faster. If you're a founder who's been waiting until the product is perfect to talk to people, this episode will make you uncomfortable. Good. Listen to this Startup Hustle episode now.⏱️ Episode Breakdown00:49 Introduction to Connie Lunn and Zaboom02:33 The Journey of Building Zaboom05:41 Tech Stack and Tools Used11:58 Prototype vs. Final Product16:16 Marketing and Customer Engagement21:09 Coaching and Helping Others25:31 Democratizing Technology and Skills32:08 Final Thoughts and AdviceLinks & ResourcesConnect with Connie Lund on LinkedInWhat Smart CTOs Are Doing Differently With Offshore Teams in 2025Subscribe to the Global Talent SprintFull Scale – Build your dev team quickly and affordablyIf you're trying to get your team out of the basement and into real product ownership, this episode is your playbook. Stop being a ticket factory. Build teams that think, create, and lead.Follow the show, rate it, and send this to someone who's still trying to do “real Scrum.” They need it more than you do.

Tech tools and software are an easy thing to accumulate. Most of us add tools when we find them, promising ourselves we'll dive in "as soon as we have time. Before long, we've got a giant tech stack that just kind of happened.In this episode, I'm talking about the costs of "tech debt" - not just the financial expense, but the minutes, hours, even cumulative days that we all spend on workarounds, redos, and tweaks, all the while thinking, "I'm sure I had a tool that was supposed to do that!"We'll also cover the three layers of your business where tech tends to accumulate, along with a simple, three-question audit to help you see your system clearly.The goal here isn't a perfect stack... it's just an intentional one, where you've got all the tools you need (and none you don't).Resources mentioned: Photographer's Business Dashboard Sign Up for the FREE Webinar: Economy Proof Your Business - 3 Ways to Make More Without Charging MoreResources:New to the podcast? Go to thiscantbethathard.com/welcome to get access to 3 of Annemie's best free resources.Join our community! We'd love to welcome you into our supportive, business-focused private Facebook group. Go to facebook.com/groups/thiscantbethathard to request access.Long-time listener? Leave a review!