Robert Smedley, CIO of Atlas Design Group and founder of Smedley's IT, blends a passion for technology with a deep commitment to community service. From supporting affordable housing projects to helping small businesses and government teams stay secure, Bob's story is about purpose, practicality, and people. He shares lessons on leadership, integrity, and why curiosity is the ultimate competitive advantage.

Episode Highlights
• Why "Be Better" is more than a motto — it's a mindset
• Lessons in leadership, trust, and accountability from tech to community work
• The real role of a CIO in shaping affordable housing and small business resilience
• Balancing entrepreneurship, family, and purpose
• How simplicity, agility, and curiosity drive sustainable innovation

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Guest Bio (Condensed)
Robert Smedley is the CIO of Atlas Design Group, a Seattle-based structural engineering firm building affordable housing, and founder of Smedley's IT, where he provides tech consulting services to businesses and government clients. A proud member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Bob's approach combines technical expertise, service, and a lifelong mission to help people "be better."

Guest Links
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertsmedley/
Website – https://www.robertsmedley.tech/
Email – contact@robertsmedley.tech
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/SmedleysIT

Bob's Advice
"It may be hard, but just believe in yourself. Whatever you want to do — start your own business, take a risk — accept your failures and own them. You're not gonna hit bullseye every time, but if you don't try, you'll never know."

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