The Wandering Worker Podcast

Matt talks with Zack Moscow with Bacheler Technologies about the tech that goes into remote working. They also discuss how AI is emerging into the IT space as well as the importance for all businesses to secure their own internal and customer communication. 

IT infrastructure optimization and cybersecurity for small to medium-sized businesses. (4:19)

Having caution when entertaining AI 11:20

Balancing technology innovation with caution and hybrid workforce potential. (13:58)

Cybersecurity, access management, and compliance. (25:47)

PCI compliance and its importance for small businesses. (29:33)

Follow Zack and Bacheler Technologies:

www.wearebt.com

This podcast is about businesses who have fully embraced the notion of the Remote Work Lifestyle. As the next generation is getting into the workforce, the ability to work from anywhere is a growing hot button! 

Follow along, share and subscribe at www.thewanderingworkerpodcast.com

This show is powered by Magic Apple Technology, where we have been saving good businesses from bad phone systems since 2008! See more at www.magicapple.com

Matt talks with Zach Montroy with the Intention Collective about building healthy cultures that nurture remote work. They also discuss developing good leaders from within your organization.

Parenting and work, with a focus on leadership and team development. (2:37)

Implementing EOS framework for small businesses, focusing on intentional time management. (12:08)

Working on versus in your business 17:10

Prioritizing ethical practices and purpose in business. (22:46)

Leadership, coaching, and company growth with The Intention Collective. (26:15)

Follow Zach Montroy

https://intentioncollective.co/

This podcast is about businesses who have fully embraced the notion of the Remote Work Lifestyle. As the next generation is getting into the workforce, the ability to work from anywhere is a growing hot button! 

Follow along, share and subscribe at www.thewanderingworkerpodcast.com

This show is powered by Magic Apple Technology, where we have been saving good businesses from bad phone systems since 2008! See more at www.magicapple.com

Matt talks with financial whiz Mike Mercurio about how inflation scenario that has wreaked havoc on the world recently. He also talks about people's habits being too comfortable when it comes to their finances. 

12:15- People suffer from their comfort

15:00- Fighting bad marketing that harms

20:10- When money seems to be more readily available when it's not tactile, it's easier to spend

25:25- If you were to feel your money going out, you're behavior would change

28:40- Subscription services are difficult to end for a reason

www.sandawealth.com

This podcast is about businesses who have fully embraced the notion of the Remote Work Lifestyle. As the next generation is getting into the workforce, the ability to work from anywhere is a growing hot button! 

Follow along, share and subscribe at www.thewanderingworkerpodcast.com

This show is powered by Magic Apple Technology, where we have been saving good businesses from bad phone systems since 2008! See more at www.magicapple.com

TITLE: Making Stronger Fathers

GUEST: Marcus Meneese

Matt talks to Marcus Meneese about his non-profit, Stronger Than My Father. 

Marcus has a MASSIVE heart for the fatherless and is seeking to address it in a big way. When you support StrongerThanMyFather.org, you're helping Marcus fill the role of a father who didn't want to have the role in the first place. 

Fatherhood is taught by what is seen and experienced. (13:10)

Gangs are called "alternative families" (16:25)

Social Media....not a fan! (17:30)

If you spend more time on your phone than reading, you're losing. (19:20)

Follow Marcus:

www.strongerthanmyfather.org

This podcast is about businesses who have fully embraced the notion of the Remote Work Lifestyle. As the next generation is getting into the workforce, the ability to work from anywhere is a growing hot button! 

Follow along, share and subscribe at www.thewanderingworkerpodcast.com

This show is powered by Magic Apple Technology, where we have been saving good businesses from bad phone systems since 2008!  See more at www.magicapple.com

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Matt talks to Michael Attias, President and CEO of CaterZen!  Michael developed a tool to help the catering industry optimize leads, customer experience and then some....

Michael has been in the restaurant business since he was 16 and started one of the first Corky's BBQ franchises just outside of Nashville. 

From Michael:

"My software company, CaterZen, was created out of my frustration with the lack of a viable catering software platform to address the specific needs of operators. By marrying my passion for sales and marketing with my strong background in operations, our catering software solution was developed.

I am looking to connect with anyone passionate about growing and systematizing their catering profit center, or working with such operators."

We're in the business of winners becoming bigger winners. (5:00)

Having a 1st generation immigrant mindset, being from Morocco. (10:15)

Taking control of a role to control your own schedule. (12:35)

Evolving the intake process at Corky's. (13:50)

Speaking on Direct Selling with the USPS (16:50)

Developing a side hustle consulting other companies for catering. (17:40)

The value of CaterZen (20:15)

Maintaining a remote workforce (26:40)

Knowing what you will and won't do. (34:00)

I set goals, but don't really care about them. (36:10)

Follow Michael:

www.caterzen.com 

This podcast is about businesses who have fully embraced the notion of the Remote Work Lifestyle. As the next generation is getting into the workforce, the ability to work from anywhere is a growing hot button! 

Follow along, share and subscribe at www.thewanderingworkerpodcast.com

This show is powered by Magic Apple Technology, where we have been saving good businesses from bad phone systems since 2008!  See more at www.magicapple.com

Subscribe/Follow/Share/Rate/Review at www.TheWanderingWorkerPodcast.com 

Matt talks with Jim Morris, CEO of Impact Events about his drive to pursue deep relationships with real impact. Understanding ethical sales approaches and compassionate curiosity. 

9:20- "Commission breath" in real estate

15:00- Learning how to ask for help

16:45- Launching the Impact Effect 2023

Follow Jim:

https://therealjimmorris.com/

This podcast is about businesses who have fully embraced the notion of the Remote Work Lifestyle. As the next generation is getting into the workforce, the ability to work from anywhere is a growing hot button! 

Follow along, share and subscribe at www.thewanderingworkerpodcast.com

This show is powered by Magic Apple Technology, where we have been saving good businesses from bad phone systems since 2008! See more at www.magicapple.com

TITLE: Creating Successful Digital and Physical Platforms

GUEST: Amanda Banks

Matt talks with Amanda Banks who is an Entrepreneur, Former High-Level Competitive Athlete, Media Show Host, TEDx Speaker-Host-Organizer, Enterprise Sales Leader, Nashville Business Journal 2020 and 2022 40 Under 40 Nominee, 2023 Nashville Emerging Leader Awards - Finalist (Education Category), Moderator, REALationship Builder, and Strategic Partnerships Creator.

Amanda is the license holder for TEDx Old Hickory which has their second annual event coming up in September 2024. 

From Amanda:

"I help Elite Performers Generate Revenue and Relationships through PLATFORMS. Ideas REQUIRE digital and physical PLATFORMS to launch to the community and ultimately the world." 

7:20 - Struggles with the word, "influencer" 

10:50 - Leaning into audio, but video is a challenge 

12:50 - How to lean into LinkedIn to drive results

17:05 - I see having a digital presence as an “insurance policy”

26:30 - Using Kajabi for business processes 

28:30 - How AI comes into play with making tools better 

34:05 - It's not about work/life balance, it's about LIFE 

38:45 - People’s BS detectors are getting much better 

41:40 - Don't compare yourself!! 

Follow Amanda:

www.amanda-banks.com

This podcast is about businesses who have fully embraced the notion of the Remote Work Lifestyle. As the next generation is getting into the workforce, the ability to work from anywhere is a growing hot button! 

Follow along, share, and subscribe at www.thewanderingworkerpodcast.com

This show is powered by Magic Apple Technology, where we have been saving good businesses from bad phone systems since 2008!  See more at www.magicapple.com

TITLE: Real Estate and Management Software for Remote Work

GUEST: Jeff Ley

Matt invites Jeff Ley onto the show to discuss how the real estate and property management industries have had to embrace the remote work lifestyle much more today than they have in the past.

From Jeff:

Having over 10 years of experience in our local Nashville and surrounding market, Jeff has many accomplishments and much knowledge to help contribute to your success. Jeff is the past president of our local Real Estate Investors of Nashville association (REIN) and current board member of the National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM). Having attended numerous educational real estate seminars and obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Real Estate Studies; he has been able to create streamlined systems for use in maximizing the cash flow on his own rental portfolio. Using these same systems, we can truly say… “WE TREAT YOUR PROPERTIES AS IF THEY WERE OUR OWN!”

11:00- Still a need to have at least one person in the office during hours

13:30 - It’s not about asking what our remote workers CAN do but what CAN’T they do? 

17:45 - BHAG is to have 10 offices in 10 metro areas

19:50 - The remote worker accountability factor....hiring the right person is what matters

21:50 - You're not hiring someone for their time, you're hiring for their output

23:40 - The importance of having core values

Follow Jeff:

www.arrow-tn.com

615-305-7356

This podcast is about businesses who have fully embraced the notion of the Remote Work Lifestyle. As the next generation is getting into the workforce, the ability to work from anywhere is a growing hot button! 

Follow along, share, and subscribe at www.thewanderingworkerpodcast.com

This show is powered by Magic Apple Technology, where we have been saving good businesses from bad phone systems since 2008!  See more at www.magicapple.com

TITLE: Remote Work and Mental Health

GUEST: Reggie Ford

Matt sits down with Wealth Management Entrepreneur, Author and Speaker Reggie D. Ford. Reggie's book is Perseverance Through Severe Dysfunction (PTSD), an exercise of making the best out of bad situations. 

9:20- The perception of mental health and therapy is changing. 

12:00- Trying to get the empathetic "mmmmm" 

26:00- The future of office space....a co-op model? 

29:00- The Vulnerability Muscle podcast

Follow Regie:

www.reggiedford.com

This podcast is about businesses who have fully embraced the notion of the Remote Work Lifestyle. As the next generation is getting into the workforce, the ability to work from anywhere is a growing hot button! 

Follow along, share, and subscribe at www.thewanderingworkerpodcast.com

This show is powered by Magic Apple Technology, where we have been saving good businesses from bad phone systems since 2008!  See more at www.magicapple.com

TITLE: Product Development and Growth in a Niche Market

GUEST: John Woerner

Matt talks with John Woerner, Co-Founder and CEO of J Squared Systems. His company specializes in commercial full color light shows for car washes, amusement parks, apartments and more. He really enjoys innovating products for clients who say, "That's great, but can it do this?"

9:00 - Get starting with commercial LED conversions

11:45 - Car washes and the recession

15:30 - New product developments that solve problems people may not realize they have

21:05 - Making a change in business and assessing its impact

24:10 - Having good principles for business

32:00 - Addressing culture and accountability

34:20 - What is a healthy culture

43:00 - Maintaining healthy relationships during the early years of entrepreneurship

www.jsquaredsystems.com

This podcast is about businesses who have fully embraced the notion of the Remote Work Lifestyle. As the next generation is getting into the workforce, the ability to work from anywhere is a growing hot button! 

Follow along, share, and subscribe at www.thewanderingworkerpodcast.com

This show is powered by Magic Apple Technology, where we have been saving good businesses from bad phone systems since 2008!  See more at www.magicapple.com