In this episode of Tools, Talents & Techniques, host Dustin Sutton sits down with Steven “Mac” McKeon — founder of MacGyver Tech, ethical hacker, musician, and AI innovator.

Mac shares his journey from dismantling a Commodore 64 as a kid to leading a software company focused on AI implementations, automation, and AI agent control towers. Together, we explore:

• 🤖 Why 95% of AI projects fail and how businesses can avoid common pitfalls
• 🔒 Cybersecurity in the age of AI, ethical hacking, and FBI InfraGard insights
• 🌌 The mysteries of quantum computing, fractals, and ancient mathematics
• 🎶 How music, math, and vibration connect creativity and computation
• 🧘 The role of meditation, sound healing, and flow states in innovation

This episode blends AI, cybersecurity, quantum theory, and music into a conversation about curiosity, resilience, and unlocking truth in both business and life.

🔗 Connect with Steven “Mac” McKeon: MacGyverTech.com | LinkedIn | Twitter/X: @MacGyverMedia

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In this episode of Tools, Talents & Techniques, Dustin Sutton sits down with Garry Ridge, former CEO of WD-40, to discuss what it really takes to build a thriving workplace culture.

Garry shares his leadership journey, the principles of servant leadership, and why values and behaviors must be aligned to create a culture where people feel they truly belong. He opens up about lessons from mentors, the importance of psychological safety, and how leaders can create “learning moments” that drive innovation and engagement.

💡 Key Takeaways:

• Leadership is about coaching, not managing.
• Servant leadership helps people succeed and feel valued.
• Culture is the CEO’s #1 responsibility.
• Psychological safety fuels innovation.
• Reflection and accountability strengthen leadership.
• Values + behavior consistency build trust and long-term success.

🗣️ Sound Bites:

• “Anyone can do it.”
• “You have to be deliberate.”
• “Fish rot from the head.”

⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction to Garry Ridge and WD-40 03:09 – Leadership Journey and Servant Leadership 06:54 – Creating a Positive Organizational Culture 12:31 – Reflection and Personal Growth 18:08 – Responsibility and Accountability 23:44 – Creativity and Learning Moments in Leadership 29:24 – Final Thoughts and Life Lessons

🌐 Connect with Garry Ridge: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garryridge

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Finance, economic policy, and corporate culture - explained simply. Former professional investor Paul Musson breaks down flaws he saw in the financial system, why transparency matters in advising, and how economic understanding leads to better decisions (and less frustration).

🚀 What You’ll Learn

• How to read the economy behind the markets (in plain language)
• Why financial advisors must set realistic expectations
• Aligning investment strategy with values and risk tolerance
• How corporate culture drives outcomes for customers & teams
• Holding policymakers accountable for real-world impacts
• Writing & blogging as tools for clarity and better decisions

🧠 Key Quotes

“People deserve to know the truth.”

“Understanding leads to less anger.”

“You can’t get something for nothing.”

⏱️ Chapters

⏰ 00:00 – Introduction to Paul Musson’s Journey ⏰ 03:12 – Early Days & Path to Investment ⏰ 05:59 – Seeing Flaws in the Financial System ⏰ 11:27 – Investing Amid Systemic Issues ⏰ 14:33 – Client Relationships & Philosophy ⏰ 18:46 – Learning from Investment Mistakes ⏰ 21:42 – Leadership & Corporate Culture ⏰ 24:34 – Good vs. Bad Culture: Case Examples ⏰ 28:50 – Culture’s Impact on Performance ⏰ 33:05 – Lessons from Business Valuation ⏰ 36:04 – Mentorship & Learning from Others ⏰ 40:03 – Writing & Blogging: Clear Thinking ⏰ 44:57 – Economic Realities & Policy ⏰ 52:38 – Subscribe & Outro

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💬 Question for You

What’s one economic principle that changed how you invest or run your business?

How do founders become great CEOs—and keep teams thriving as stakes rise? Executive coach Arielle Lechner (founder of NewPo) shares the critical levers leaders can pull to unlock outsized results: accelerating growth, strengthening teams, and making high-stakes decisions with clarity. Her path spans politics → SaaS/Web3 startups → executive coaching. Known for being “extremely demanding and extremely supportive,” Arielle believes discomfort is the compass and experimentation is the engine. We dig into the founder-to-CEO transition, culture as a mirror of the leader, and why scheduled recovery is a performance strategy—not a luxury.

What You’ll Learn

• Founder → CEO: letting go to empower leaders
• Culture design: why your org reflects your habits (good and bad)
• Coaching vs. therapy: where they overlap—and where they don’t
• Leadership experiments: rapid tests to unlock stuck teams
• Breaks, pace, perspective: sustainable high performance
• Navigating fundraising, scaling, acquisitions, and new bets with less friction

Key Quotes

• “Everything is an experiment.”
• “Velocity is everything.”
• “Begin before you’re ready.”

Chapters ⏰ 00:00 – Intro to Arielle Lechner ⏰ 01:56 – From Politics to Startups ⏰ 04:25 – Lessons from the Startup Trenches ⏰ 09:32 – Pivot to Coaching: Why Founders Need It ⏰ 12:14 – Founder-to-CEO: The Hard Transition ⏰ 14:32 – Culture as a Mirror of the CEO ⏰ 16:32 – Coaching Techniques That Move the Needle ⏰ 19:12 – Leadership = Continuous Experimentation ⏰ 22:44 – Scheduled Breaks as Strategy ⏰ 26:43 – Seven Years of Coaching: Patterns & Wins ⏰ 29:09 – Coaching vs. Therapy ⏰ 31:21 – Personal Growth Through Experience ⏰ 35:25 – Final Advice: Start Before You Feel Ready ⏰ 41:24 – Subscribe & Outro

Connect with Arielle

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ariellethecoach/
• Website (NewPo): https://www.newpo.io/
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Question for You What’s one leadership experiment you’ll try this quarter to level up your team?

How do you pivot from structural engineering into business development—and thrive? In this episode, Michael Daneshvar (Business Development Manager at Turner Construction) shares how he leveraged technical roots, BIM and technology, and relationship-building to win work and grow his career. We cover networking that actually works, sales as both art and science, and why mentorship, persistence, and a positive attitude are difference-makers in construction.

🚀 What You’ll Learn

• How engineers can transition into business development in the AEC industry
• Why BIM and digital tools have transformed project planning & client communication
• Networking strategies (and professional orgs) that open doors in construction
• Sales fundamentals for technical professionals: listen, map pain points, solve
• Mentorship, mindset, and staying consistent—“Your network is your net worth.”

🔊 Sound Bites

• “Your network is your net worth.”
• “Keep punching.”

⏱️ Timestamps (Chapters)

⏰ 00:00 – Introduction to Michael Daneshvar ⏰ 02:43 – Michael’s Origin Story in Construction ⏰ 08:34 – Transitioning from Engineering to Business Development ⏰ 12:32 – Understanding BIM and Its Importance ⏰ 17:50 – The Role of Business Development in Construction ⏰ 23:42 – Sales Training and Developing a Personal Style ⏰ 31:05 – Networking and Professional Organizations ⏰ 34:42 – Future Aspirations and Parting Wisdom ⏰ 38:40 – Subscribe & Outro

🌐 Connect with Michael & Turner

LinkedIn (Michael): https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-daneshvar-pe-a4943b19a/ Turner Construction: https://www.turnerconstruction.com/

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What’s the single most valuable networking tip you’ve used in the AEC world? Drop it in the comments!

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ow can busy attorneys save 10+ hours a month and stay ahead in a tech-driven industry? Meet Jennifer Case—lawyer, serial entrepreneur, and founder of LawTech AI—whose mission is to empower law firms with hands-on AI education, MCLE courses, and a weekly mastermind community.

From Silicon Valley’s dot-com boom to an 18-year run in renewable energy, Jennifer’s journey shows how resilience, curiosity, and strategic pivoting fuel success. Now she’s helping legal professionals harness generative AI for research, drafting, and client service—while keeping balance and well-being front and center.

🚀 What You’ll Learn

• Why AI adoption is no longer optional for modern law firms

• How Jennifer transitioned from litigation to leading a biodiesel company—then back to legal tech

• Stress-management and team-building lessons from the C-suite

• Practical ways attorneys can automate research, drafting, and admin tasks

• Overcoming imposter syndrome and redefining personal success

• The power of focusing on your “genius zone” to create impact (and avoid burnout)

• A preview of Jennifer’s upcoming AI MCLE course and weekly mastermind

🧠 Key Quotes

“I was an early adopter of AI.” “I’m living in my genius zone.” “Just try one tool—find a tool.”

⏱ Timestamps

00:00 – Intro to Jennifer Case’s Journey 02:45 – From Law to Entrepreneurship: Birth of LawTech AI 05:24 – Dot-Com Boom & Early Career Choices 08:12 – Leading a Renewable Energy Company 10:58 – Stress, Teams, and Strategy in Business 13:39 – Evolving Leadership & Building Culture 21:31 – Starting Anew & Embracing Change 22:18 – The Rise of AI in Law 27:03 – Guiding Law Firms Through AI Adoption 32:36 – Conquering Imposter Syndrome 35:52 – Redefining Success & Work–Life Balance 38:19 – Jennifer’s TED Talk Journey 44:39 – Action Steps: Your AI Call-to-Action

🌐 Connect with Jennifer Case

LinkedIn ➜ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-case-1b5486b/ LawTech AI ➜ https://law-tech.ai/ (AI tools, mastermind, MCLE course)

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What’s the one AI tool you think every lawyer should adopt first—and why?

How can busy attorneys save 10+ hours a month and stay ahead in a tech-driven industry? Meet Jennifer Case—lawyer, serial entrepreneur, and founder of LawTech AI—whose mission is to empower law firms with hands-on AI education, MCLE courses, and a weekly mastermind community.

From Silicon Valley’s dot-com boom to an 18-year run in renewable energy, Jennifer’s journey shows how resilience, curiosity, and strategic pivoting fuel success. Now she’s helping legal professionals harness generative AI for research, drafting, and client service—while keeping balance and well-being front and center.

🚀 What You’ll Learn

• Why AI adoption is no longer optional for modern law firms

• How Jennifer transitioned from litigation to leading a biodiesel company—then back to legal tech

• Stress-management and team-building lessons from the C-suite

• Practical ways attorneys can automate research, drafting, and admin tasks

• Overcoming imposter syndrome and redefining personal success

• The power of focusing on your “genius zone” to create impact (and avoid burnout)

• A preview of Jennifer’s upcoming AI MCLE course and weekly mastermind

🧠 Key Quotes

“I was an early adopter of AI.”

“I’m living in my genius zone.”

“Just try one tool—find a tool.”

⏱ Timestamps

00:00 – Intro to Jennifer Case’s Journey

02:45 – From Law to Entrepreneurship: Birth of LawTech AI

05:24 – Dot-Com Boom & Early Career Choices

08:12 – Leading a Renewable Energy Company

10:58 – Stress, Teams, and Strategy in Business

13:39 – Evolving Leadership & Building Culture

21:31 – Starting Anew & Embracing Change

22:18 – The Rise of AI in Law

27:03 – Guiding Law Firms Through AI Adoption

32:36 – Conquering Imposter Syndrome

35:52 – Redefining Success & Work–Life Balance

38:19 – Jennifer’s TED Talk Journey

44:39 – Action Steps: Your AI Call-to-Action

🌐 Connect with Jennifer Case

LinkedIn ➜ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-case-1b5486b/

LawTech AI ➜ https://law-tech.ai/ (AI tools, mastermind, MCLE course)

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What’s the one AI tool you think every lawyer should adopt first—and why?

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How can founders and small businesses use artificial intelligence to work smarter, not harder? In this episode, Dustin sits down with Eric Goldman—veteran consultant, former Disney / ESPN exec, and founder of Goldman Coaching—to unpack 15+ years of helping small companies scale through the perfect blend of creativity, analytics, and AI-driven efficiency.

🚀 What You’ll Learn

• Why AI is the single biggest lever for productivity & customer engagement • The difference between a visionary and an operator—and why you need both • Lessons from Disney, ESPN, Esprit & Levi Strauss on culture and excellence • How to map customer needs before building any solution • The business-book framework Eric is writing (and how he organizes information) • Practical ways AI can automate routine tasks so teams focus on high-value work • Consulting tips for companies stuck at a growth plateau • Why company culture still beats any tech stack in the long run

🧠 Key Quotes

“Creativity was paramount in my work.” “You have to challenge the status quo.” “AI is much more than a technology—it will permeate every aspect of life.”

⏱ Timestamps

00:00 – Intro & Eric’s Journey 59:56 – Early Life & Influences 01:02:31 – Education & Career Beginnings 01:05:10 – Esprit, Levi Strauss: Brand Lessons 01:07:57 – Disney & ESPN: Excellence at Scale 01:13:27 – Fostering Creativity in Corporate Culture 01:16:08 – Launching Goldman Coaching 01:18:54 – Consulting Framework & Foundations 01:23:50 – Diagnosing Management Challenges 01:31:03 – Writing a Business Book: Process & Tools 01:34:32 – AI for Small-Business Efficiency 01:44:15 – The Future of AI & Society

🌐 Connect with Eric Goldman

LinkedIn ➜ https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-f-goldman/ Website ➜ https://www.goldmancoaching.com/ Eric’s AI Tools Database ➜ https://www.aigrowthadvisor.com/ai-tools-database

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What if the secret to better leadership, stronger relationships, and lasting success isn't just strategy—but soft skills? In this inspiring episode, Dustin sits down with Jeffrey Klubeck, motivational speaker, communication professor, and founder of Get A Klu, Inc., to unpack the transformative power of soft skills in business and life.

From self-awareness and accountability to leadership and coaching, Jeff shares how mastering communication and “The Integrity Game” can unlock growth in your career, relationships, and personal development journey.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: • Why soft skills are the foundation of effective leadership • How accountability and self-reflection drive personal growth • The biggest generational challenges in communication • Coaching insights to motivate action in yourself and others • The power of surrounding yourself with supportive people • Tools to improve confidence, influence, and integrity • How passion and profession can (but don’t always have to) align • The surprising truth about navigating relationships with emotional intelligence

📣 Key Quotes from Jeffrey Klubeck: 🗣️ "Soft skills make strong leaders." 🗣️ "You can’t coach your spouse." 🗣️ "The common denominator is me." 🗣️ "Integrity is tough—but it’s the game that wins." 🗣️ "Let’s have some fun along the way."

⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – The Journey of a Soft Skills Advocate 03:01 – Influences and Inspirations in Communication 06:09 – Techniques for Growth and Confidence 08:53 – The Intersection of Passion and Career 11:48 – Self-Awareness and Accountability 15:03 – Navigating Relationships and Emotional Intelligence 17:48 – Coaching and Personal Development 21:09 – Celebrating Strengths, Embracing Improvement 25:01 – The Power of Self-Reflection 29:18 – Soft Skills in Business and Leadership 37:26 – Generational Gaps in Communication 46:06 – Leadership Gaps and Building Accountability

🔗 Connect with Jeffrey Klubeck: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/getaklu/ Website: https://theintegritygame.com/ Coaching & Speaking: https://getaklu.net/

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What really is artificial intelligence—and where is it taking us next? Dexter Pratt, a leading AI researcher at UC San Diego and Director of the NDEx Project, explores the history, evolution, and revolutionary potential of AI across sectors from healthcare to real estate.

From his early fascination with robotics to working on biological network data and predictive models, Dexter unpacks the journey of AI from expert systems to generative intelligence. If you’re curious about machine learning, AI’s role in scientific discovery, or how automation will change the workforce, this conversation is packed with insight.

🚀 What You’ll Learn: • The true history of artificial intelligence • Why expert systems couldn’t scale—and what replaced them • How neural networks and computing power unlocked new capabilities • The rise of generative AI and its creative (and dangerous) possibilities • How AI is changing the future of healthcare, drug trials, and diagnostics • Why AI companions could reshape psychology and social behavior • The intersection of AI and real estate, automation, and decision-making • The dream of an “AI scientist” and the ethics behind it • Dexter’s work with NDExBio and collaborative science networks

💬 Key Quotes: 🧠 “People really don’t get how old artificial intelligence is.” 🧠 “It’s a bad time to be a junior programmer.” 🧠 “We want to revolutionize the scientific process.” 🧠 “What does it take to have an AI scientist?” 🧠 “Biology is fantastically complicated—and AI can help us keep up.” 🧠 “The strengths are getting awfully strong.”

⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro to Dexter Pratt & His Background 03:08 – The Evolution of Artificial Intelligence 05:59 – A Brief History: AI’s Roots and Growth 08:53 – Expert Systems and Their Bottlenecks 11:52 – Neural Networks & Computing Power 14:46 – Generative AI 17:47 – Everyday AI: From Assistants to Companions 20:54 – Programming, Automation & Employment Impact 26:59 – AI in Healthcare & Medical Innovation 30:04 – Psychological Risks of AI Companions 36:28 – The Future of Lab Automation 40:45 – Drug Approval, Clinical Trials, and AI Speed 46:01 – Predictive Models and Risk Mitigation 54:21 – The NDEx Project & AI in Biological Research 1:01:12 – AI Use Cases

Dexter Pratt: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dexter-pratt-80a0901/ and NDExBio.org

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