Best Eckerson Group Podcasts (2025)

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Power BI Best Practices from the Field: Lessons from Enterprise Deployments - Audio Blog 15:19

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Discover best practices to scale Power BI effectively—improving performance, governance, and self-service across enterprise environments.Published at:https://datalere.com/articles/power-bi-best-practices-from-the-field-lessons-from-enterprise-deploymentsBy Eckerson Group

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Networking Brilliance: A Dead Cow, a Children’s Book, and Unlimited Referrals | with Guest Heather Listar 27:47

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Heather Listar returns to the podcast with Sam to share a bizarre true-story about a recent real estate transaction she had that you will have to hear to believe! Heather is a Real Estate Agent in Greenville, SC and a fellow BNI member with 16 years experience in both areas. Over the course of her career in real estate, Heather has encountered many…

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How Data Product Marketplaces Enable Seamless Data Consumption and Generate Value - Audio Blog 8:21

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Chief Data Officers are expanding data sharing to drive productivity, innovation, and better decisions. Data marketplaces simplify access by connecting users to ready-to-use, high-value data through a centralized, self-service platform.Published at:https://www.eckerson.com/articles/how-data-product-marketplaces-enable-seamless-data-consumption-and-…

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How a Realtor Interviewed Realtors from All Over the Nation in One Week | with Guest Scott Heaton 35:48

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Sam has a conversation with Scott Heaton, fellow BNI member and Realtor with Keller Williams in Salt Lake City, UT. Through his experience in real estate and BNI, Scott has learned that effective networking is all about building relationships and serving others well. Listen as Scott shares about how BNI and the idea of Givers Gain became the inspir…

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Book Review: How to Make Money with Data - Audio Blog 10:24

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All data management activities—whether internally or externally focused—should either reduce costs or grow earnings.Published at:https://www.eckerson.com/articles/book-review-how-to-make-money-with-dataBy Eckerson Group

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Balancing Act: Five Principles to Optimize Hybrid Cloud Environments - Audio Blog 7:23

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This blog offers five guiding principles to help CIOs, CDOs, and team leaders optimize hybrid data environments.Published at:https://www.eckerson.com/articles/balancing-act-five-principles-to-optimize-hybrid-cloud-environmentsBy Eckerson Group

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How a Leader Connects with His Team on Every Continent and Every Country in the World | with Guest Erik Butz 32:34

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Sam has a conversation with Erik Butz, U.S. Director of Operations at Cru, a Christ-centered non-profit with 17,000 staff members and a presence in nearly every nation globally. In his 30 years at Cru, Erik has been to 50+ countries and served at every level in the organization both here in the United States and internationally, which has given him…

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How an Attorney Started a Networking Group That Has Grown to Over 10,500 Members | with Guest Rahysa Vargas 30:53

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Sam has a conversation with Rahysa Vargas, Founder and Managing Partner of Vargas Law in Miami, FL, and President and Founder of Ms. Esquire, a networking community of business professionals with a genuine commitment to elevate their peers. Listen as Rahysa shares what led to the start of Ms. Esquire and what makes the group so unique, why she has …

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How a Mega Church Pastor Reaches the Community with a Ferris Wheel and a Roller Coaster | with Guest Pastor Johnnie Wilson 36:16

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Sam has a conversation with Pastor Johnnie Wilson, Lead Pastor of Faith Assembly Church in Orlando, FL. Pastor Johnnie has been serving in ministry for decades, and throughout his years of service connecting with people relationally has always been at the heart of what he does. Listen as he shares why authenticity is so important to their church's …

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Streaming Data Governance: Three Must-Have Requirements to Support AI/ML Innovation - Audio Blog 9:12

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This blog defines the governance requirements that streaming data pipelines must meet to make artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) initiatives successful.Published at:https://www.eckerson.com/articles/streaming-data-governance-three-must-have-requirements-to-support-ai-ml-innovationBy Eckerson Group

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How a Realtor Uses an Inflatable Mustache to Get Customers | with Guest Jared Jester 35:06

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Sam has a conversation with Jared Jester, a fellow BNI member and Realtor in Cincinnati, OH. Jared has been in the real estate business for 10 years, and has found, in his experience, the best way for him to stay top of mind for referrals is through creative marketing, particularly with something called "Chunky Mail". Listen as Jared explains how m…

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What is a Data Product? - Audio Blog 16:42

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Anthony Cosgrove, Co-founder at Harbr, tells us how successful data products focus on clear value propositions, tailored placement, intuitive packaging, and appropriate permissions.Published at:https://www.eckerson.com/articles/what-is-a-data-productBy Eckerson Group

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Cloud, On Prem, Hybrid, Oh My! Where AI Adopters Host their Projects and Why - Audio Blog 7:38

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This blog, the second in a series, explores the mix of infrastructure types that support modern AI.Published at:https://www.eckerson.com/articles/cloud-on-prem-hybrid-oh-my-where-ai-adopters-host-their-projects-and-whyBy Eckerson Group

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Poor Data Quality is a Full-Blown Crisis: A 2024 Customer Insight Report - Audio Blog 10:49

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Despite $180 billion spent on big data tools and technologies, poor data quality remains a significant barrier for businesses, especially in achieving Generative AI goals.Published at:https://www.eckerson.com/articles/poor-data-quality-is-a-full-blown-crisis-a-2024-customer-insight-reportBy Eckerson Group

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How a Realtor Turns March Madness into Money | with Guest Nick Ptak 30:07

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Sam has a conversation with Nick Ptak, fellow BNI member and Realtor with Compass Real Estate in Scottsdale, AZ. Nick has learned from his 10 years in the real estate business that the vast majority of high-converting business comes from building in-person relationships. Listen as Nick shares his top tips for creating referral-generating client app…

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From 4GL to GenAI: How SQL Automation has Evolved - Audio Blog 11:36

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This blog discusses how GenAI and natural language processing are transforming SQL query generation, allowing non-technical users to access and query data easily.Published at:https://www.eckerson.com/articles/from-4gl-to-genai-how-sql-automation-has-evolvedBy Eckerson Group

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Overcoming The Challenge of Low Data Quality - Audio Blog 8:04

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This article by Piotr Czarnas, founder of DQOps, outlines a proven, team-based approach to tackling persistent issues like invalid data, delayed reporting, and inconsistent formats.Published at:https://www.eckerson.com/articles/overcoming-the-challenge-of-low-data-qualityBy Eckerson Group

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Keys to Succeeding in Your Product Information Management (PIM) Journey - Audio Blog 7:58

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This article explores how Product Information Management (PIM) helps manufacturers and retailers manage rich product data through phased attribution and collaborative workflows.Published at:https://www.eckerson.com/articles/keys-to-succeeding-in-your-product-information-management-pim-journeyBy Eckerson Group

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Are You Cloud Bound? The Case for Migration, Repatriation or Keeping Your Analytics Projects On Premises - Audio Blog 7:26

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As cloud adoption accelerates, not all analytics workloads are heading in the same direction. This blog explores three strategic options for data and IT leaders.Published at:https://www.eckerson.com/articles/are-you-cloud-bound-the-case-for-migration-repatriation-or-keeping-your-analytics-projects-on-premises…

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How a Realtor Received $30 Million in Business Through BNI | with Guest Jose Fernandez 37:12

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Sam has a conversation with Jose Fernandez, Realtor and Owner of The One Team - Keller Williams Realty in Miami, FL. Jose is a 21 year veteran in the real estate business and has been a part of BNI going on 9 years. He is the current President of his BNI chapter, co-leads a Florida BNI call with Sam, and has had the privilege to speak at both the B…

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Why a Realtor Became the Easter Bunny for Her Clients | with Guest Danielle Tringali 30:58

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Sam has a conversation with Danielle Tringali, Realtor and Owner of Team Tringali - Keller Williams Gateway Realty in New Hampshire. As a 16 year veteran in real estate and 18 year veteran in BNI, Danielle has experienced firsthand the powerful impact networking can have on a business. Listen as Danielle shares about her first experience networking…

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Lions, & Tigers, & Referrals, Oh My! How a Realtor Rented Out the Denver Zoo | with Guest Mike Bruce 38:10

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Sam has a conversation with Mike Bruce, Realtor, and Owner of Bruce Homes with Keller Williams Realty in Denver, CO. Listen as Mike shares how partnering with other real estate agents to go big on client appreciation events has become a referral game changer, what his 360 Touch Program is and why it works so well, what leveraging your vendors to ad…

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The AI/ML Tool Evaluation Template: A Guide to Smarter Selection - Audio Blog 13:53

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This article breaks down the evolving landscape of AI/ML platforms, from AutoML to full-stack AI workbenches, and provides a structured tool evaluation framework to cut through vendor ambiguity.Published at:https://www.eckerson.com/articles/the-ai-ml-tool-evaluation-template-a-guide-to-smarter-selection…

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The Buyer’s Guide to Selecting the Right Enterprise Data & Analytics Tool - Audio Blog 14:00

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This guide provides a step-by-step framework to assess vendors, align priorities, and make informed decisions about enterprise data and analytics tools.Published at:https://www.eckerson.com/articles/the-buyer-s-guide-to-selecting-the-right-enterprise-data-analytics-toolBy Eckerson Group

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Ultimate Guide to Streaming Data Pipelines: Six Criteria to Evaluate and Select the Right Tool 10:24

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This blog, the second in a series, recommends six criteria to help data leaders evaluate tools for managing streaming data pipelines.Published at:https://www.eckerson.com/articles/ultimate-guide-to-streaming-data-pipelines-six-criteria-to-evaluate-and-select-the-right-toolBy Eckerson Group

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How a Pastor Became a Tech Wizard Through the Power of Networking | with Guests Daniel and Nicole Whitworth (Part 2 of 2) 28:25

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Sam has a conversation with Daniel and Nicole Whitworth, Founders and Owners of Your Nursing Tutor, an online nursing school tutorial service, and The Workflow Wizard, a digital business workflow automation service. Daniel and Nicole were not always entrepreneurs, but their career skill sets combined with their desire to have more freedom in their …

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How a Nurse Gained 125,000 Followers on TikTok | with Guests Daniel and Nicole Whitworth (Part 1 of 2) 26:36

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Sam has a conversation with Daniel and Nicole Whitworth, Founders and Owners of Your Nursing Tutor, an online nursing school tutorial service, and The Workflow Wizard, a digital business workflow automation service. Daniel and Nicole were not always entrepreneurs, but their career skill sets combined with their desire to have more freedom in their …

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How a Baseball Card Collector is Working with Chevy Chase and Sylvester Stallone | with Guest Tanner Jones 37:12

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Sam has a conversation with Tanner Jones, business owner, artist, author, and avid baseball card collector. From designing websites to designing custom cards for well-known names such as Chevy Chase, Sylvester Stallone, and Jose Conseco; listen as Tanner shares what led him to turn his hobby into a niche business, how he got to have cupcakes at Jos…

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Why and How Streaming Data Drives the Success of Generative AI 7:29

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This blog defines streaming data, explains why companies need it, and explores how streaming data pipelines feed multi-faceted GenAI applications.Published at:https://www.eckerson.com/articles/why-and-how-streaming-data-drives-the-success-of-generative-aiBy Eckerson Group

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How Networking Led to Attending the Olympics | with Guest Rhys Lynn 33:39

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Sam has a conversation with Rhys Lynn, Founder of nona.media, Publisher of Nonahood News, and Director of IT at the Lake Nona Regional Chamber of Commerce in Orlando, FL. Rhys has had the opportunity to travel all over the world due to his unique skill-set and connections in the tech and production industry, from creating commercials for Fortune 50…

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Managing Change in the Age of AI: The Head, Heart, and Herd Framework - Audio Blog 8:38

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Change is inevitable, but adoption is key. From AI/ML tools to leadership shifts, success depends on aligning people, not just technology.Published at:https://www.eckerson.com/articles/managing-change-in-the-age-of-ai-the-head-heart-and-herd-frameworkBy Eckerson Group

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How a Navy Veteran Turned Realtor Closed 215 Deals in One Year | with Guest Kaleo Kina 36:40

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Sam has a conversation with Kaleo Kina, owner of Keller Williams Elite 757, president of CoVA Collective Realty, and owner of multiple ancillary businesses to include title, mortgage, and insurance. Kaleo is also a Navy Veteran having served as a Surface Warfare Officer for 8 years, and he is a member of the Navy Basketball Sports Hall of Fame. Wit…

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How a Chef's Passion for Food and Nutrition Led to Launching a Podcast | with Guest Joey Haselmayer (Part 2 of 2) 22:40

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Sam has a conversation with Joey Haselmayer, CEO and Owner of The Living Room, a creative meeting/coworking space and consumer research facility in Cincinnati, OH. Joey, also having a heart for family and nutrition, co-founded with his wife, Elizabeth, Haselmayer Goods, ethically sourced natural goods for families; and Homegrown Education, the firs…

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From Culinary Student to CEO: Serving Up Creative Space for Fortune 500 Companies | with Guest Joey Haselmayer (Part 1 of 2) 27:36

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Sam has a conversation with Joey Haselmayer, CEO and Owner of The Living Room, a creative meeting/coworking space and consumer research facility in Cincinnati, OH. Joey, also having a heart for family and nutrition, co-founded with his wife, Elizabeth, Haselmayer Goods, ethically sourced natural goods for families; and Homegrown Education, the firs…

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Analytics and AI for SAP Environments: Build a Unified Data Foundation to Drive Advanced Use Cases - Audio Blog 8:46

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This blog covers integrating SAP and third-party systems to build a unified data foundation for analytics and AI in conversational use cases.Published at:https://www.eckerson.com/articles/analytics-and-ai-for-sap-environments-build-a-unified-data-foundation-to-drive-advanced-use-casesBy Eckerson Group

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How a UPS Owner Shipped a Hotel Room Full of Souvenirs for a Saudi Arabian Prince | with Guest Josh Steele 45:19

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Sam has a conversation with Josh Steele, owner of The UPS Store #4670 in Clermont, FL. With 29 years of experience in the industry, Josh has mastered the art of shipping just about everything, and worked hard to perfect a business model that focuses on his customers having a great experience every time they step foot in his store. Listen as he shar…

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Build or Buy RAG? Four Questions to Guide Your Approach to Retrieval Augmented Generation for GenAI - Audio Blog 9:59

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This blog recommends four questions to help data and AI leaders compare homegrown and commercial options for retrieval augmented generation.Published at:https://www.eckerson.com/articles/build-or-buy-rag-four-questions-to-guide-your-approach-to-retrieval-augmented-generation-for-genaiBy Eckerson Group

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From Farm Boy to CEO: How a Young Entrepreneur Started His Web Design Company by Knocking on the Doors of 200 Businesses | with Guest Jeremiah Terhark 40:21

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Sam has a conversation with Jeremiah Terhark, CEO and Founder of Webspec Design, President of the Iowa Fireworks Company, and Founding Partner of Iowa Sign Company. From starting a pumpkin patch business at 5 years old to developing a web design business in high school to now being a successful business owner, Jeremiah has had the entrepreneurial d…

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The Tattooed Bookkeeper: Empowering Women in Business | with Guest Cortnie Fetzer 25:37

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Sam has a conversation with Cortnie Fetzer, owner of Mai Solutions, LLC, a bookkeeping firm; and founding member of The Women's Chamber, a business networking group in Central Florida focused on supporting women in business. With 20 years experience in the bookkeeping business, Cortnie doesn't look at how other people in her field do business, but …

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How an Army Veteran Used a WWE Pro Wrestling Chair to Network | with Guest Steven Foust (Part 2 of 2) 26:52

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Sam has a conversation with Steven Foust, entrepreneur and owner of Tower Digital Media, LLC; The Online Income Coach, NCO's on Fire, and other online businesses. After retiring from 20 years of service in the military, Steven started working in corporate America where, although successful, he soon realized he wanted more freedom in his life and hi…

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How an Army Vet Left Corporate America for Online Business | with Guest Steven Foust (Part 1 of 2) 26:06

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Sam has a conversation with Steven Foust, entrepreneur and owner of Tower Digital Media, LLC; The Online Income Coach, NCO's on Fire, and other online businesses. After retiring from 20 years of service in the military, Steven started working in corporate America where, although successful, he soon realized he wanted more freedom in his life and hi…

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How a Country Singer Built a Pickleball Brand to Connect with People | with Guest Mark Houghton 38:16

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Sam has a conversation with Mark Houghton, owner and lead vocalist for Renegade Fusion Country Cover Artist Band, and owner of the Renegade Pickleball Company in Orlando, FL. After studying Hospitality Management in college, Mark quickly realized that he didn't want to work behind a desk, or for someone else for the rest of his life. Listen as Mark…

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How a Military Vet and Cancer Survivor Empowers People to Use Their Imagination | with Guest Kevin Neal 35:39

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Sam has a conversation with Kevin Neal, CEO and Founder of Building Bridges 2 Better, and a Certified John Maxwell Leadership Coach. From being a minister at 16 years old to serving in the military, to being a firefighter, an engineer, and now a certified John Maxwell Leadership Coach; Kevin has worn many hats in his lifetime, but at the heart of e…

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Predictions 2025: Everything is About to Change - Audio Blog 17:33

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What will change next year? In the age of generative AI, the answer is simple: Everything!Published at:https://www.eckerson.com/articles/predictions-2025-everything-is-about-to-changeBy Eckerson Group

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How a Real Estate Agent Raised $10K for Charity Through Kickball | with Guest Rick Bosley (Part 2 of 2) 21:49

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Sam has a conversation with Rick Bosley, owner of The Bosley Team - Real Estate Solutions at Keller Williams Advantage Realty in Oviedo, FL, and owner of 3L Coaching, LLC a real estate coaching and training company. For part 2 of their conversation, Sam and Rick discuss the importance of building a business model no one on your team wants to leave,…

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The Shiny Allure of Data Observability - Audio Blog 15:31

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Exploring data observability’s limits in data migration, integrity audits, and the need for specialized tools for reliability.Published at:https://www.eckerson.com/articles/the-shiny-allure-of-data-observability-its-limits-in-data-migration-integrity-audits-and-certificationBy Eckerson Group

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Unlocking Data Monetization Success - Audio Blog 8:26

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A strategic approach to data monetization covering key processes, risks, and organizational shifts needed for success.Published at: https://www.eckerson.com/articles/unlocking-data-monetization-successBy Eckerson Group

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Good Data Architecture - Anti-Monolith - Audio Blog 6:02

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A fresh perspective on data architecture, advocating for an 'anti-monolith' approach inspired by engineering best practices.Published at: https://www.eckerson.com/articles/good-data-architecture-anti-monolithBy Eckerson Group

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From Social Worker to CEO: Why It's Important to Grow Where You're Planted | with Guest Rick Bosley (Part 1 of 2) 22:20

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Sam has a conversation with Rick Bosley, owner of The Bosley Team - Real Estate Solutions at Keller Williams Advantage Realty in Oviedo, FL, and owner of 3L Coaching, LLC a real estate coaching and training company. Listen as Rick shares what being intentional to do better looks like, how active listening is the most underrated networking tool, and…

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Why a Sports Card Shop Owner Declined $150k for a Single Card for the Sake of Networking | with Guest Tim Engelson 39:09

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Sam has a conversation with Tim Engelson, owner of Game Time Cardz; a sports cards, memorabilia, and gaming store in Winter Park, FL. Tim's grandfather was the one who introduced him to the wonderful world of sports card collecting as a boy, and it is a hobby and passion that he has carried with him into adulthood, turning it into a booming busines…