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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Join Jason Niedle and Michael LaVista on this May 2025 podcast of The Digital Transformist as they delve into the exciting world of artificial intelligence and its rapidly evolving impact on industry trends and business strategy. In this episode, Jason explores the concept of humanizing AI, discussing how companies can harness the power of futurism […]

What if you could leverage family dynamics to build a successful business? Join us as Michael Zipursky, co-founder of Consulting Success, takes us through his journey of creating a thriving consulting empire with his cousin Sam. Through the lens of...

Unlock the secrets to revolutionizing your legal practice with cutting-edge technology in our latest episode of "The Digital Transformist." Jeremy Fudge from BAL joins us to share his incredible journey from law school to becoming a partner at one of...

What if you could transform mundane email tasks into streamlined, automated workflows? In this episode of "The Digital Transformist," we welcome Scott Friesen from Echo Logistics, who shares his remarkable transition from a strategy role at Best Buy...

Ready to revolutionize your understanding of live entertainment technology? Join us as we chat with KP from Live Bash and uncover how their cutting-edge platforms in Chicago and LA are reshaping the way artists create and monetize performances....

What if technologists could transition from being seen as an expense to a crucial element in driving business profitability? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dave Solow, the host of Business of Tech, as he shares his journey from a...