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Leading Business Podcast

Leading Business Podcast

By SWICKtech

A podcast that marries business and technology to help businesses and individuals leverage technology to accelerate growth. Brought to you biweekly by Eric Clark and Shane Kroening at SWICKtech.
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NIST and CMMC

Leading Business PodcastFeb 09, 2021

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NIST and CMMC

NIST and CMMC

Shane and Eric chat about how National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)  announcements from late November of 2020 will have an impact on businesses around the world in the next few years. 



Feb 09, 202125:42
Emerging Tech in Healthcare

Emerging Tech in Healthcare

This week Shane and Eric chat with Chris Rogers, the Head of Research for Mpirik. Mpirik is a cloud-based Cardiac Intelligence™ platform that automatically screens patient results from diagnostic tests and connects the patient to the appropriate next level of care.

Chris talks about how Mpirik has leveraged technology, and cloud computing to grow their business! 

Jan 26, 202129:37
Business Intelligence an Intro to PowerBI

Business Intelligence an Intro to PowerBI

This week Shane and Eric scratch the surface of what Microsoft PowerBI is and what it can do for businesses. If you're curious about Business Intelligence software and would like to learn more, this is a great intro with more details on how to learn more and dive deeper! 

Dec 07, 202018:23
What is Technical Debt?

What is Technical Debt?

Technical debt is a concept in software development that reflects the implied cost of additional rework caused by choosing an easy solution now instead of using a better approach that would take longer. Shane and Eric talk about what technical debt is and how businesses can plan for the future while taking on minimal technical debt by spending the necessary time to create a strategic plan for various technical decisions. 

Nov 09, 202040:02
Cloud Voice Solutions

Cloud Voice Solutions

If you've ever considered migrating your traditional phone system to the cloud, or you're a startup looking for a scalable solution this is a great episode to cover some of the basics around cloud voice solutions and some reasons it is worth considering. Shane and Eric discuss tradition voice solutions, VoIP, and Cloud voice solutions and why businesses of all sizes might want to consider a migration. 

Oct 27, 202038:06
Cyber Security Awareness Month

Cyber Security Awareness Month

Did you know October is Cyber Security Awareness month? This week on the SWICKtech Leading Business podcast, Shane and Eric talk about what Cyber Security Awareness month is, the schedule for the month, how to help raise awareness, and some practical ways to protect yourself and your business online. 

Oct 06, 202025:11
Identity Management and Security with Okta

Identity Management and Security with Okta

The Okta Identity Cloud provides secure identity management with Single Sign-On, Multi-factor Authentication, Lifecycle Management (Provisioning), and more. Shane and Eric chat with Patrick Timm, Senior Customer Success Manager at Okta to learn more about their products, services and success around cyber security and identity management for businesses and their customers. 

Sep 21, 202027:55
MKE Tech Community with Joe Poeschl

MKE Tech Community with Joe Poeschl

This week on the SWICKtech Leading Business podcast, Joe Poeschl with The Commons joins Shane and Eric to discuss how they're helping to build a vibrant and boundless tech community throughout Southeaster Wisconsin. Learn more about the Commons, FOR-M, and other initiatives Joe is working on! 

Aug 31, 202032:06
Mac VS PC - The Great Debate

Mac VS PC - The Great Debate

This week, Shane and Eric talk about some of the differences and nuances between Mac's and PC's along with some of the cybersecurity concerns of each. Learn more about how to improve your cybersecurity posture whether you are using a Mac or a PC in your business. 

Aug 17, 202035:56
Security Breaches - What Happened?

Security Breaches - What Happened?

On this week's Leading Business podcasts, Shane and Eric reverse engineer cyber attacks reported in the news. They attempt to determine what could have cybersecurity measures could have possibly prevented a cyber attack.  

Jul 21, 202031:58
Pivot for Disruption

Pivot for Disruption

This week Shane and Eric discuss how technology is the fabric behind disruption across multiple industries. Shane and Eric reference some larger brands such as Tesla, Netflix, and a few others that have been leading the charge in their industries and what businesses can learn from what they've done to come as category leaders. 

Jul 06, 202028:48
Cybersecurity - Staying protected in an evolving threat landscape

Cybersecurity - Staying protected in an evolving threat landscape

Shane and Eric interview guest, Joel Bork a Senior Threat Hunter with IronNet. We learn more about Joel, IronNet and the quickly evolving cyber-security landscape. Learn more about Maze Ransomware and double extortion ransomware attacks along with how businesses can improve their cyber-security posture. 

Jun 23, 202034:20
Cybersecurity Tools and How We Use Them

Cybersecurity Tools and How We Use Them

Shane and Eric discuss some of the market trends being reported about cybersecurity insurance. From there, they dive into some specif software tools and best practices to improve your cybersecurity posture. 

Jun 09, 202039:20
Work From Anywhere

Work From Anywhere

Work from home is great, but what about working from anywhere including the office? This week Shane and Eric discuss what some of the big blue chip tech companies are doing in regard to WFH/WFA and how businesses can leverage technology to enable more remote work from anywhere. 

May 28, 202034:54
Business Emergence from COVID-19

Business Emergence from COVID-19

This week Eric and Shane talk with guest, Charles Johnson an Actuarial Consultant about his viewpoint on the over all situation and some of the trends he is seeing. Moreover, they discuss how businesses can start to think about emerging from the global pandemic. 

May 11, 202034:55
The Bright Spots of COVID-19

The Bright Spots of COVID-19

This week Shane and Eric take some inspiration from John Krasinski's new home produced YouTube show, Some Good News. They highlight what SWICKtech and other businesses are doing to promote positivity amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, both locally and nationally. 

Apr 13, 202029:00
COVID in Review

COVID in Review

A few weeks into working remotely, Shane and Eric chat about how they're settling into their work flow. Additionally, they discuss how SWICKtech and their clients are navigating the "new normal". 

Apr 08, 202034:10
COVID-19 & Remote Work

COVID-19 & Remote Work

On the podcast with us this week is, Todd McLees the Founder of the Pendio Group. Todd talks about remote work and how companies and organizations can navigate this challenging time by thinking long term as the new normal shifts. 

Mar 18, 202037:52
Buying and Selling Businesses

Buying and Selling Businesses

Jim Gaulke, Business Broker for Sunbelt of Brookfield, tells us what a business owner needs to consider while preparing for the sale of her business. Also, Gaulke gives us his takes on the hot business buys of the year in Milwaukee.
Sep 16, 201939:01
Todd McLees Interview

Todd McLees Interview

On this episode, Todd covers a few things related to:

-Disruption
-Adopting new and evolving technologies
-Human capital management/talent strategy

Tune in to learn how Todd helps businesses navigate these changes. Learn how he helps to fill in any gaps and determine if you and your customers will be relevant in the next 3 years, 3 months or if will you be ripe for disruption?
Sep 03, 201955:00
Alex Banayan Interview

Alex Banayan Interview

On this episode, we feature guest Alex Banayan, National Best Selling Author of The Third Door to learn about his story and perspective on the ever-evolving technology landscape.
Aug 22, 201921:40
Data Lakes

Data Lakes

On this episode, we feature guest, Jeff Lewis a Data Solutions Development Manager who is an architect and team lead for data solutions and Business Intelligence.

Data Lakes are the topic of discussion as Eric and Jeff discuss what the buzz around data lakes is and dig into the major cloud platforms. Additionally, they discuss the three main areas that comprise a data lake as well as some of the main benefits and cautions of migrating to the cloud.
Aug 12, 201901:00:43
How Ideas are Born

How Ideas are Born

On the latest podcast session, we discuss how ideas are born. We reference companies like Apple and Coca-Cola and how they lead with product design as a means to get closer to their customers.
Jan 10, 201911:06
Podcast Sessions 1

Podcast Sessions 1

As an IT professional, how do you help the leaders of your company understand that better technology will help fuel the growth of your organization?
Dec 28, 201825:34
Technology & the Talent Gap

Technology & the Talent Gap

We interview guest, Martha Carrigan of the Big Shoes Network and discuss the talent gap in Wisconsin as the unemployment rate drops to a record low of 2.8%.
May 18, 201849:52
EDI From a Business Perspective

EDI From a Business Perspective

Learn how EDI makes it significantly easier to do business with your customers and for your customers to do business with you on this weeks episode featuring guest, Isaac Monteagudo.
Dec 11, 201727:37