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Business, Brains & the Bottom Line
Paul Di Liegro
135 episodes
1 week ago
What does modern Enterprise Architecture really look like in an era of digital transformation? In this episode, Aaron Busch, Enterprise Architect at Prescriptive Data Solutions and veteran of nearly 30 years in, shares his blueprint for transforming data centers and cloud environments while keeping business strategy front and center. We cover how to define your target state, balance what you need versus what you should do, and use Enterprise Architecture to connect vision to execution. Aaron ...
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What does modern Enterprise Architecture really look like in an era of digital transformation? In this episode, Aaron Busch, Enterprise Architect at Prescriptive Data Solutions and veteran of nearly 30 years in, shares his blueprint for transforming data centers and cloud environments while keeping business strategy front and center. We cover how to define your target state, balance what you need versus what you should do, and use Enterprise Architecture to connect vision to execution. Aaron ...
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Business, Brains & the Bottom Line
Ep. 135: Enterprise Architecture in Motion: Aligning Strategy, Speed, and Scale with Aaron Busch
What does modern Enterprise Architecture really look like in an era of digital transformation? In this episode, Aaron Busch, Enterprise Architect at Prescriptive Data Solutions and veteran of nearly 30 years in, shares his blueprint for transforming data centers and cloud environments while keeping business strategy front and center. We cover how to define your target state, balance what you need versus what you should do, and use Enterprise Architecture to connect vision to execution. Aaron ...
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1 week ago
34 minutes

Business, Brains & the Bottom Line
Ep. 134: Bridging Risk and Technology: How CyberSecure Is Fixing Cyber Insurance with John Czapko
In this episode, I sit down with John Czapko, CEO of CyberSecure, a leader with 26 years of experience in IT before founding a successful commercial insurance firm. That rare blend of technical expertise and risk management insight gives John a unique perspective on one of today’s biggest business challenges: cyber insurance. John explains why the current cyber insurance landscape is broken—where policies don’t align with real-world tech stacks, brokers can’t translate cyber risk into busines...
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3 weeks ago
32 minutes

Business, Brains & the Bottom Line
Ep. 133: From Solo to Six Figures: Katie Nelson on Building Sales Success
In this episode, I sit down with Katie Nelson, CEO of Sales UpRising, a company dedicated to helping solopreneurs break through the five-figure ceiling and scale to six-figure success. Katie shares her passion for empowering entrepreneurs who aren’t just in business for money, but for the freedom to live as their best selves. We discuss the key strategies Sales UpRising uses to accelerate growth—including personalized consultations, hands-on workshops like Show Me the Clients and Show Me the ...
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1 month ago
40 minutes

Business, Brains & the Bottom Line
Ep. 132: The START Formula: Building a Winning Digital Marketing Plan with Corey Morris
Corey Morris, CEO of Voltage and author of The Digital Marketing Success Plan, joins the show to share his proven framework for creating powerful digital marketing strategies. With over two decades of experience helping brands thrive online, Corey developed the START process, a simple yet comprehensive approach built around Strategy, Tactics, Application, Review, and Transformation. In this conversation, Corey breaks down how START can help any business cut through the noise, align their...
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1 month ago
34 minutes

Business, Brains & the Bottom Line
Ep. 131: Protecting High-Value Assets with Legal Innovation, Curt Moore of Moat Title Security
In this episode, I sit down with Curt Moore, Founder and CEO of Moat Title Security, a trailblazing firm reshaping the future of legal innovation and strategic risk management. With over 30 years of experience in the petroleum industry, Curt shares how his unique background as a Landman—and his perspective on the TV series Landman with Billy Bob Thornton—shaped his journey into protecting high-value assets in today’s complex business world. Curt introduces his proprietary tools, including the...
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2 months ago
38 minutes

Business, Brains & the Bottom Line
Ep. 130: Ending Caregiver Burnout: Crystal Gallo on the Vision Behind Innerhive
For 15 years, Crystal Gallo led technical teams and helped grow software development companies — but a deeply personal experience inspired her to tackle a different kind of challenge: caregiver burnout. In this episode, Crystal shares the lightbulb moment that made her realize traditional tools weren’t keeping up with the pace of life and care changes, and how that led to the creation of Innerhive. We discuss how people are managing caregiving today, how Innerhive works in real-world scenario...
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2 months ago
32 minutes

Business, Brains & the Bottom Line
Ep. 129: Fueling Growth in a Digital World: Reed Hensen’s Blueprint for Scalable Success
In this episode, we sit down with Reed Hensen, Chief Growth Officer at MarketSurge, to explore what it takes to drive meaningful business growth in today’s fiercely competitive digital landscape. With a career spanning Fortune 500 firms, high-growth startups, and his own successful venture, Million Dollar Studio, Reed shares the core strategies that power scalable success. We dive into how Reed blends data-driven insights with bold, creative marketing to deliver results that move the needle. ...
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3 months ago
33 minutes

Business, Brains & the Bottom Line
Ep. 128: Tech, Tenacity, and Turnarounds: Gerry Mecca on Leading IT Through Chaos and Change
In this episode, we sit down with Gerry Mecca, a 40+ year IT veteran, transformational leader, and former CIO of global giants like Dr Pepper Snapple and Cadbury. Gerry brings a wealth of experience in navigating high-stakes technology strategy, from M&A integrations and cloud adoption to AI-driven innovation. But this conversation goes deeper than tech. We explore his leadership philosophy rooted in servant leadership, sports discipline, and “management by walking around.” Gerry shares h...
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3 months ago
40 minutes

Business, Brains & the Bottom Line
Ep. 127: Resilient Powerhouse: Ari Medrano on Mindset, Miracles & Moving Mountains
In this unforgettable episode of Business, Brains & the Bottom Line, I sit down with Ari Medrano — a true force of nature. Ari is a top Hispanic speaker, corporate diplomacy expert, and brand amplifier whose story defies all odds. After surviving a craniotomy and waking up paralyzed, she did the unthinkable: she fought her way back to full mobility. Ari shares how her powerful mindset and mastery of energy helped her overcome life’s most harrowing challenge — and how those same tools now ...
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4 months ago
32 minutes

Business, Brains & the Bottom Line
Ep. 126: From the Navy to Network Defense: Susan Crowe on Breaking Barriers in Cybersecurity
In this episode, we’re joined by Susan Crowe—a Navy veteran turned cybersecurity expert—who shares her unique journey from military service to the frontlines of digital defense. Susan opens up about what drew her into the world of cybersecurity, how her military experience shaped her approach to threat management, and what it’s like navigating a male-dominated industry as a woman in tech. We also dive into the latest developments in the threat landscape, including the evolving tactics of cybe...
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4 months ago
35 minutes

Business, Brains & the Bottom Line
Ep. 125: Hiring Smart in Tech: Outcomes Over Unicorns with Mike Kyle
In this episode, we sit down with Mike Kyle, Managing Director of Technology Recruitment, who’s been placing top IT talent across the U.S. since 2006. Mike pulls back the curtain on what’s broken in today’s hiring process—and how companies can shift their mindset from chasing mythical “unicorn” candidates to building outcome-driven, high-performing teams. We also dive into what job seekers can do to stand out in an overcrowded job market, including how to build a powerful LinkedIn presence....
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5 months ago
36 minutes

Business, Brains & the Bottom Line
Ep. 124: Revolutionizing Attribution: Jeff Greenfield on AI and the Future of Marketing Performance
In this episode, I sit down with Jeff Greenfield, CEO of Provalytics, to explore how AI is transforming marketing attribution in a privacy-first world. Jeff shares how his team is bridging the gap between Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM) and Multi-Touch Attribution (MTA) to deliver independent, cross-channel measurement that actually works—no cookies required. We discuss how Provalytics helps brands maximize every advertising dollar, with clients regularly tripling their upper funnel investments...
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5 months ago
35 minutes

Business, Brains & the Bottom Line
Ep. 123: Training from the Trenches: Mary Rossi on Mastering Claims, Grit, and Growth
In this episode, we sit down with Mary Rossi, powerhouse owner of Rossi Claim Services and founder of the soon-to-launch Rossi Claims Academy. With a career that began as a carrier adjuster and evolved into building her own successful independent adjusting firm, Mary brings unmatched insight into the claims world—she’s been on the inside and knows how to lead from the front lines. We talk about her upcoming “Training from the Trenches” debut at the Combined Claims Conference, the value of rea...
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6 months ago
34 minutes

Business, Brains & the Bottom Line
Ep. 122: From Data to Decisions: Jason Bryll on Driving Business Success with Insights
In this episode, we sit down with Jason Bryll, Principal at Parable Associates, a firm built by data-driven professionals committed to turning information into action. Jason unpacks how Parable empowers businesses through strategic dashboard creation, vendor performance monitoring, and analytics—helping leaders make smarter, faster decisions. If you’re looking to unlock the full value of your data, this conversation offers practical insight into how to do it right.
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6 months ago
32 minutes

Business, Brains & the Bottom Line
Ep. 121: Mindset, Momentum, and Mastery: Jacob Hicks on Building Sustainable Success
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Jacob Hicks—CEO, author, speaker, entrepreneur, and renowned leadership coach. With over a decade of experience transforming lives and businesses, Jacob shares the secrets behind his mindset-first coaching style, the follow-up systems that keep success sustainable, and the sales experience that sharpened his ability to spot what works. From overcoming challenges to building unshakable confidence, Jacob delivers practical strategies and inspiring st...
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6 months ago
31 minutes

Business, Brains & the Bottom Line
Ep. 120: Securing a Smart City: Cybersecurity Leadership with Dr. Christopher Mitchell
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Christopher Mitchell, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the City of Houston, to explore the evolving landscape of cybersecurity in a major metropolitan hub. Dr. Mitchell shares his journey into cybersecurity, the key strategies for building and managing a high-performing security team, and the metrics that define success in cybersecurity programs. We dive into the role of AI and machine learning in cyber defense, the risks posed by generative ...
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7 months ago
44 minutes

Business, Brains & the Bottom Line
EP. 119 : Next Step to Success: How a CFO Transforms Business Growth with Michael Barbarita
Every entrepreneur dreams of building a successful business, but financial challenges often stand in the way. In this episode, we sit down with Michael Barbarita, Owner of Next Step CFO, to discuss how business owners can take control of their financial future. With over 35 years of experience owning and operating retail, manufacturing, and service companies, Michael shares his expertise in solving cash flow problems, reducing risks, forecasting, inventory planning, financing, exit strategies...
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7 months ago
33 minutes

Business, Brains & the Bottom Line
Ep. 118: Building Brands That Move: The Scionist Playbook with Dave Behar
In this episode, we sit down with Dave Behar, Founder, CEO & Chief Executive Athlete of Scionist and the mastermind behind Behar Brands. Dave shares his unique approach to brand building—where purpose meets performance and innovation fuels influence. From early-stage investment to full-scale brand activation, Behar Brands is shaping the future of personal and disruptive brands, leagues, NIL, and category leaders. We dive into the power of strategic alignment, the role of digital real esta...
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8 months ago
34 minutes

Business, Brains & the Bottom Line
Ep. 117: Scaling Smart: Culture, Analytics & Growth with Mark Budzinski”
Growing a business beyond the startup phase is a challenge that many leaders struggle with. In this episode, Mark Budzinski, CEO of Clean Data and author of Peer-to-Peer Culture, shares why small business leaders shouldn’t rush to adopt big-company processes but should instead focus on cultivating trust, teamwork, and a data-driven culture. We explore how to maximize analytics investments, avoid common growth pitfalls, and build an organization where culture and strategy align for long-term s...
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8 months ago
32 minutes

Business, Brains & the Bottom Line
EP. 116: Scaling Success: Leadership Lessons with Christian Muntean
In this episode, we’re joined by Christian Muntean, the acclaimed author of Train to Lead and The Successful New CEO. Christian has helped hundreds of businesses achieve rapid growth, increased profitability, and expanded impact. He shares his insights on scaling businesses, preparing for exit strategies, and making game-changing decisions that transform organizations. Drawing from his experience working with entrepreneurial leaders, executive teams, and boards, Christian offers actionable st...
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9 months ago
36 minutes

Business, Brains & the Bottom Line
What does modern Enterprise Architecture really look like in an era of digital transformation? In this episode, Aaron Busch, Enterprise Architect at Prescriptive Data Solutions and veteran of nearly 30 years in, shares his blueprint for transforming data centers and cloud environments while keeping business strategy front and center. We cover how to define your target state, balance what you need versus what you should do, and use Enterprise Architecture to connect vision to execution. Aaron ...