Unexpected Places for Wins for Middle Market Companies – Expert Roundtable – Part 2
Welcome back to the podcast for part two of our roundtable discussion on serving companies in the middle market looking to grow and exit. Join Mike LaVista, John Lanier, Tim Behmigian, and Tim Pagett as they dive into the ever-changing landscape of business, technology, and market conditions. In this episode, the team explores the shift […]
Expert Roundtable Part 1 – Middle Market Secrets Nobody Talks About
Welcome to The Digital Transformist podcast, where today we’re shaking things up with a round table discussion featuring three industry experts: Tim Padgett, Tim Van Mieghem, and John Lanier. These seasoned professionals all specialize in serving middle market companies looking to grow and exit successfully. Throughout this episode, they delve into the common challenges faced […]
Expert Roundtable Part 1 – Middle Market Secrets Nobody Talks About
Welcome to The Digital Transformist podcast, where today we're shaking things up with a round table discussion featuring three industry experts: Tim Padgett, Tim Van Mieghem, and John Lanier. These seasoned professionals all specialize in serving middle market companies looking to grow and exit successfully. Throughout this episode, they delve into the common challenges faced […]
How to go from no tech at all to AI trainer
Welcome to The Digital Transformist with Mike LaVista! Today, we have a special guest, Marnie Wills, the CEO and founder of Sporty Minis, sharing her incredible journey from a non-tech person to an AI and tech trainer who successfully scaled and sold two businesses using AI. Marnie's story is a testament to the power of […]
The Future of Work: Unlocking Human Ingenuity and AI Impact
Welcome to The Digital Transformist podcast! Today, we have a fascinating guest, Ken Tencer, the founder and CEO of Say Hi to the Future. Ken shares his unique insights on human ingenuity, future thinking, AI, and how these factors impact the workplace. Hailing from Canada, Ken’s wealth of experience as an entrepreneur and author shines […]
Humaning: The Role of People in an AI World
Why Human Skills Matter More Than Ever With AI Welcome to The Digital Transformist with Mike LaVista! In this engaging episode, Mike sits down with Beth Rivelli, a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in both technology and coaching. The conversation takes an intriguing turn as they delve into the impact of AI […]
Why Every Executive Needs a Personal Brand Now!
Welcome to The Digital Transformist with Mike LaVista! In today’s episode, we dive into the world of personal branding for executives with Alan McLaren from STRATA Originals. If you’ve ever wondered about the benefits of fine-tuning how others perceive you, this conversation is for you. Alan breaks down the misconception that personal branding is all […]
How will AI Radically Change how we do UX in 2025?
Welcome to The Digital Transformist with Mike LaVista! In this episode, we dive into the world of user experience design with Mark Baldino, CEO and founder of Fuzzy Math. The conversation takes an intriguing turn as we explore the impact of LLMs and AI tools on the UX landscape. It’s no longer a niche topic […]
Why Operational Excellence is KEY to Surviving in 2025
Welcome to The Digital Transformist with Mike Livista. In this episode, we have Damian Lacey from OE Partners in Melbourne, Australia. We dive into the world of operational excellence, change management, and artificial intelligence, exploring how these intersect and impact manufacturers worldwide. Damian shares insights on how OE Partners helps medium to large companies improve […]
American Interdependence: The Next AI Revolution We Need This July 4th
It is July 4, we're all out here celebrating American Independence, right? But I want to think about another kind of AI, and it's American Independence. And there's an idea from Stephen Covey that says that only truly independent people can become interdependent. In other words, they can exist in relationships with the other people […]