Category: Podcast

  • Matt Busch, Visual Storyteller – IT in the D 562

    Matt Busch, Visual Storyteller – IT in the D 562

    Bob was super-excited for this guest! This week, we were joined by Matt Busch, artist, illustrator, filmmaker, YouTuber, professor, and entrepreneur. He’s worked on projects for Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Lord of the Rings, Stranger Things, and so many more. Check out his website to find out all about him: MattBusch.com. Matt tells us about…

  • Jackie Lutz of Auto Care Association on Right to Repair – IT in the D 561

    Jackie Lutz of Auto Care Association on Right to Repair – IT in the D 561

    Jackie Lutz is back! She’s the Content Director at the Auto Care Association. We follow up on how the Right to Repair fight is going. She also tells us how things are going on the Auto Care ON AIR podcast, where she hosts Carpool Conversations. This is a longer episode, but we had a lot…

  • Eddie Eadeh of E&E Tech on Small Business IT – IT in the D 560

    Eddie Eadeh of E&E Tech on Small Business IT – IT in the D 560

    Eddie Eadeh, CEO of E&E Tech is back, and we chat about cybersecurity practices, the future of enterprise IT, and Michigan’s economy. We discussed phishing simulations, identity management, and AI-related security incidents, along with predictions like 5G-connected devices, zero trust network access, and passkeys replacing passwords. We wrapped up by comparing Detroit’s economic diversification to cities…

  • Travis Bradburn on Reentering the Job Market after 40 Years – IT in the D 559

    Travis Bradburn on Reentering the Job Market after 40 Years – IT in the D 559

    After 40 years, Travis Bradburn is back on the job market. We hear about what he’s done, what he’s looking for, and what challenges he’s encountered. This one gets to the heart of what our IT in the D networking events are about.

  • Jason David of Gym Force on Startup Funding and Growth – IT in the D 558

    Jason David of Gym Force on Startup Funding and Growth – IT in the D 558

    Bob and Randy caught up with returning guest Jason David of Gym Force, a platform that helps independent gyms with member acquisition, retention, and upselling — solving problems Jason ran into as a former CrossFit gym owner. The conversation covered how AI has accelerated his build, the realities of startup funding versus traditional business valuations,…

  • Josh McDonald and Robotic Mowers – IT in the D 557

    Josh McDonald and Robotic Mowers – IT in the D 557

    Bob and Randy took a break from AI conversations. This week the guest is Josh McDonald, Regional Sales and Business Development Manager of RC Mowers. He talks all about remote-operated and autonomous robotic mowers. These mowers are used for safety and efficiency. Have you ever seen a remote-operated mower trim along the highway? Check out…