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 11:20Balancing 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.comThis 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.comThis 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 17:10Prioritizing ethical practices and purpose in business. (22:46)Leadership, coaching, and company growth with The Intention Collective. (26:15)Follow Zach Montroyhttps://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.comThis 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.comThis 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.comThis 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 MeneeseMatt 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.orgThis 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.comThis 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.comSubscribe/Follow/Share/Rate/Review at www.TheWanderingWorkerPodcast.com 

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.comThis 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.comSubscribe/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.comThis 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 PlatformsGUEST: Amanda BanksMatt 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 results17:05 - 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.comThis 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.comThis 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 WorkGUEST: Jeff LeyMatt 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 hours13:30 - 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 areas19:50 - The remote worker accountability factor....hiring the right person is what matters21:50 - You're not hiring someone for their time, you're hiring for their output23:40 - The importance of having core valuesFollow Jeff:www.arrow-tn.com615-305-7356This 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.comThis 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 HealthGUEST: Reggie FordMatt 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 podcastFollow Regie:www.reggiedford.comThis 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.comThis 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 MarketGUEST: John WoernerMatt 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 conversions11:45 - Car washes and the recession15:30 - New product developments that solve problems people may not realize they have21:05 - Making a change in business and assessing its impact24:10 - Having good principles for business32:00 - Addressing culture and accountability34:20 - What is a healthy culture43:00 - Maintaining healthy relationships during the early years of entrepreneurshipwww.jsquaredsystems.comThis 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.comThis 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 sits down with Gary Aldridge, a CFO Rockstar who has made his mark on the business world by understanding that the people involved are a massive value to a company. From Gary:For over 30 years I have served as CFO/Senior Financial Executive in privately held companies ranging from $500,000 to $100 million in revenue.Businesses are much more than numbers on paper. They represent the aspirations and dreams of entrepreneurs and team members working to achieve something useful together. It’s the human factor that makes or breaks a business.6:20 - Work your way out of a job8:50 - The element of a corporate culture fit14:20 - Looking at your business through the eyes of a buyer15:18 - Selling a business and its emotional impact on the owner20:00 - Why do you get up in the morning?22:25 - The ball is in the employee's court these days24:50 - Using Meta Workplace26:38 - Remote work and its importance in the modern job market30:02 - Adapting to change in the workplace. https://garyaldridge.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.comThis 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: A 20 Year Old's Journey from Office to RemoteGUEST: Grey LloydMatt talks with Grey Lloyd (yes, Matt's daughter) to discuss the family dynamic when it comes to working remotely. She also talks about having the experience of having a cubicle job and then being able to make the jump to working remotely in the family business. 10:00 - Learning what she wants to do with her life12:00 - Paying for college19:03 - Difficulties for young people in today’s economy20:29 - The weight of a college degree in the current job marketThis 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.comThis 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.comSubscribe/Follow/Share/Rate/Review at www.TheWanderingWorkerPodcast.com

TITLE: How AI is Enabling Remote WorkGUEST: Justin Ploof, Mull ITIn this episode, Matt talks to Justin Ploof, owner of Mull IT. Justin says he comes from a very boring IT background and wanted to do something different. So in 2018, he created Mull IT with the positioner of "Your business in the front, Our IT solutions in the back."14:00 - The first 5 years of a business18:45 - The correct pronunciation of .gif24:00 - The permeation of business SMS***25:30 - The regulatory side of texting- texting regulations for businesses31:00 - The evolution of AI for businesswww.mull-it.comThis 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.comThis 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.comSubscribe/Follow/Share/Rate/Review at www.TheWanderingWorkerPodcast.com

On this episode, Matt talks with Jim McCarthy, founder of It’s Your Show.Co Podcast Productions. Jim discusses his podcast production business, including his goals for scaling and improving production quality. He highlights the importance of remote work and finding a platform that understands the podcasting industry.1:39- Creativity, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. 9:45- Podcasting trends and challenges in the audio industry. 16:07- Podcasting as a business opportunity. 19:44- Video content creation and legacy. 24:47- Podcasting business goals and production quality. 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.comThis 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.comSubscribe/Follow/Share/Rate/Review at www.TheWanderingWorkerPodcast.com

Subscribe/Follow/Share/Rate/Review at www.TheWanderingWorkerPodcast.comOn this episode, Matt talks with Rene Cooke, co-Founder of Every Girl Counts. They focus on educating High School girls in Kenya.  They have worked their way up to 125 girls being educated this year.5:10 - Kenyan girls typically don't make it past the 8th gradeFind out more about Every Girl Counts:http://www.everygirlcounts.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.comThis 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.comSubscribe/Follow/Share/Rate/Review at www.TheWanderingWorkerPodcast.com 

Subscribe/Follow/Share/Rate/Review at www.TheWanderingWorkerPodcast.comMatt has multi-generational business owner and longtime friend John Cooke Junior on the show. They discuss how John took the reins of his family business from his father and how their relationship improved since up until when he passed. His business Dole Fabrication which has been around since 1937!  They started as Dole Valve, which became Dole Refrigeration and then became Dole Fabrication. 10:00 - 89% of all businesses have less than 20 people in them17:25 - What value can I bring to the business and other people? It's not about me!18:20 - Being the best you to make the best "we".23:45 - COVID....don't get me sick! No matter what you have!!!27:40 - American manufacturing is going automated28:00 - We need welders....everyone is a welder until you put a helmet on30:45 - Once we get through this recession, the US economy is going to explode32:50 - What's with your hair?33:45 - the KABOOM story38:45 - Being an Executive Producer in a movie...Find out more about Dole:www.doleref.comwww.dolefab.comwww.kencoplastics.comwww.kencopowder.comThis 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.comThis 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.comSubscribe/Follow/Share/Rate/Review at www.TheWanderingWorkerPodcast.com 

Subscribe/Follow/Share/Rate/Review at www.TheWanderingWorkerPodcast.comMatt talks with legendary Nashville Entrepreneur, Dan Stephenson of Dan's Gourmet, think Dan's Mac and Cheese!  Dan is currently developing Daily Crunch Snacks, a healthy superfood snack company.3:50 - When Dan started the Mac and Cheese venture...it grew into 3000 retailers5:50 - Launching another business when COVID started*****8:30 - Go to where your tribe is...find your market 13:00 - Attaining consumer data from a retailer like Kroger21:00 - Although Amazon is bringing people back, they're still working with a hybrid model*****22:20 - Work should correspond with productivity, not just showing your face at an office....24:40 - Healthy snack will grow from 24 to 70 Billion27:15 - Younger people buy from people (personal brands), not companies....www.dailycrunchsnacks.comThis 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.comThis 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.comSubscribe/Follow/Share/Rate/Review at www.TheWanderingWorkerPodcast.com 

Subscribe/Follow/Share/Rate/Review at www.TheWanderingWorkerPodcast.comMatt talks to his son Gage, about working in the family business and understanding the notion of living his youth to find his "thing". So far it's been a good run with Magic Apple with his side hustles/hobbies being in the realm of working on cars and motorcycles!4:40 - Treating a hobby like a hobby....otherwise you'll hate it5:40 - Working remote saves Gage 2-3 hours a day in drive time aloneFollow Gage’s Youtube channel:www.youtube.com/gagefzThis 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.comThis 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.comSubscribe/Follow/Share/Rate/Review at www.TheWanderingWorkerPodcast.com 

Matt Sits down with Danier Brimer owner of Nova Constructors, to talk about his adventurous approach to building his business and how he embraces the Remote Work Lifestyle for his team.  4:00 - Getting kicked out of Pre-K5:20 - His brother "selling" his birthright to him!18:15 - Taking on another business and the time it took to get stabilized20:50 - General Contracting is a tough business, for every 1 nightmare story about a contractor, there are two nightmare client stories23:40 - Going to Catalyst for business training, then having to go clean a building/take out trash because someone didn't show up30:00 - greasing the wheels to getting paid faster31:30 - If I could tell myself something when I got into the janitorial business...******33:15 - Leaving 20 garage cans unemptied in a building with 4000 garbage cans still leads to 20 potential complaints!www.novaconstructors.comThis 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.comThis 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.comSubscribe/Follow/Share/Rate/Review at www.TheWanderingWorkerPodcast.com 

TITLE: Being Married to Two Things at OnceGUEST: Holly LloydMatt chats with the other Magic Apple business partner and bride, Holly Lloyd about the origins of Magic Apple and its evolution since its inception in 2008. 4:30 - Holly worked out of a closet for the first 3 years of the business6:40 - If you're getting into business, find a really good banker13:25 - Working with family was a challengeThis 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.comThis 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.comSubscribe/Follow/Share/Rate/Review at www.TheWanderingWorkerPodcast.com