Episodes

Digital Selling Wheel of Fortune 2025: Insta, LinkedIn, iPhone, YouTube, Twitter, FB?
March 11, 2020

Digital Selling Wheel of Fortune 2025: Insta, LinkedIn, iPhone, YouTube, Twitter, FB?

The buzz (according to www.impactbnd.com): “Social media is ever-changing. There’s always a new crazy way people can document every aspect of their lives, but what if you’re a business? With so many social media sites already out there and even more popping up each day, where do you begin? Do you create a Facebook account or do you hop on whatever “the new Pinterest” is today? Utilizing social media in your business strategy…gives you the chance to connect with fans, customers, and prospective c...
What's Up [In The Sky]? It's A Drone for Good!
March 4, 2020

What's Up [In The Sky]? It's A Drone for Good!

The Buzz [literally!]: “Drones in the sky, drones in the sea, drones on land: this is the future of human augmentation” (popularmechanics.com). “From a military innovation, to an exciting hobby, to a technology that’s transforming commercial industries, the use of drones has rapidly changed over the past years — and future opportunities in the field are limitless” (calu.edu). What does this have to do with YOU? Public safety and emergency services professionals in law enforcement, fire rescue, e...
Pathetic vs. Powerful Passwords: Your Hackable Future?
Feb. 26, 2020

Pathetic vs. Powerful Passwords: Your Hackable Future?

The Buzz: “Passwords are an integral component of security hygiene, but beyond password strength requirements, it’s largely a user-driven initiative” (digitalguardian.com). How is your password hygiene? Not to get personal, but passwords are our first line of protection against cyber criminals, so password health matters. Digital Guardian surveyed 1,000 people’s password security habits. 44% changed passwords once a year or less, 11% never. 20% experienced online account compromise. 70% had 10+ ...
The Highs and The Lows: Cannabis Industry 2020 and Beyond
Feb. 19, 2020

The Highs and The Lows: Cannabis Industry 2020 and Beyond

The Buzz: “According to the Brightfield Group, a CBD and cannabis market research firm, the legal CBD market is projected to surpass $23 billion in annual U.S.
Life in 2030: How Will YOU Eat, Play, Work, Drive and Do Everything Else?
Feb. 12, 2020

Life in 2030: How Will YOU Eat, Play, Work, Drive and Do Everything Else?

Today’s Buzz: “By 2030 the average person in the U.S. will have 4.5 packages a week delivered with flying drones. They will travel 40% of the time in a driverless car, use a 3D printer to print hyper-individualized meals, and will spend most of their leisure time on an activity that hasn’t been invented yet … Most people will have stopped taking pills in favor of a new device that causes the body to manufacture its own cures. Space colonies, personal privacy, and flying cars will all be hot topi...
CES 2020: What Can YOU Do with Robot Kitties, Smart Trash Cans & Oodles of Gadgets?
Feb. 5, 2020

CES 2020: What Can YOU Do with Robot Kitties, Smart Trash Cans & Oodles of Gadgets?

“Just about everyone involved in the show brought their A-game this year, with several major product categories seeing some truly transformative technology, namely in computing, gaming, and the smart home…the public debut of the first-ever laptop with a foldable display…the smart home is bound to get even smarter in 2020 …including smart door locks, connected toothbrushes, and the fastest beverage cooler we've ever seen…” (https://www.businessinsider.com/best-products-ces-2020) What are they tal...
Fempreneurs Speak: Social Media Coming of Age
Jan. 29, 2020

Fempreneurs Speak: Social Media Coming of Age

Here’s today’s buzz: “The one thing all small businesses have encountered…is the fact that people don’t know who they are, what they do, or where they can be found. How can a business owner solve this issue? It’s easy. Social media is the first step to take” (www.klusster.com/). “Social media is constantly evolving and it’s exciting to think about what it will look like in just a few years’ time.” (blog.logograb.com) Today, we’ll ask four bold FemPreneurs to predict the future of social media pl...
The Era of Brand Influencers: Whom Do YOU Trust?
Jan. 22, 2020

The Era of Brand Influencers: Whom Do YOU Trust?

“If you have to tell people on your social media profiles you're an ‘influencer’, you are probably not. Reality check” (Rebecca Aguilar). "Influencer marketing has grown from strength to strength over the last few years" (influencermarketinghub.co
Crystal Ball 2020 Predictions Special - Part 5
Jan. 15, 2020

Crystal Ball 2020 Predictions Special - Part 5

The buzz: “Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes Turn and face the strange.” (David Bowie) If you’re hoping to gaze into a crystal ball to see what #2020 holds for your company, your industry, yourself and the world, we’ve got the next best thing. Live today, January 15, 2020 – and on-demand from December 4, 11 and 18, 2019 and January 8, 2020 – we’re bringing you predictions from more than 50 thought leaders covering the exciting technologies, strategies, and trends that can help you grow and compete better in 2...
Technology Revolution The Future of Now  2020 Crystal Ball Predictions Part 4
Jan. 8, 2020

Technology Revolution The Future of Now 2020 Crystal Ball Predictions Part 4

The buzz: “Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards” (Søren Kierkegaard). If you’re hoping to gaze into a crystal ball to see what 2020 holds for your company, your industry and the world, we’ve got the next best thing. Live today, January 8 and on January 15, 2020 – and on-demand from December 4, 11 and 18, 2019 – we’re bringing you predictions from 60 thought leaders covering the exciting technologies, strategies, and trends that can help you grow and compete better...
Crystal Ball 2020 Predictions Special  Part 3
Dec. 18, 2019

Crystal Ball 2020 Predictions Special Part 3

The buzz: “Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming” (David Bowie). If you’re hoping to gaze into a magical crystal ball to see what 2020 holds for your company, your career, your industry and the world, we’ve got the next best thing. Live today, December 18, 2019, and on January 8 and 15, 2020, plus on-demand from December 4 and 11 – we’re bringing you predictions from 60 thought leaders covering the exciting technologies, strategies, and trends that can help you grow and compete better...
2020 Crystal Ball Prediction Special - Part 2
Dec. 11, 2019

2020 Crystal Ball Prediction Special - Part 2

The buzz: “Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards” (Søren Kierkegaard). That’s why this show is called Technology Revolution: The Future of Now!! If you’re hoping to gaze into a magical crystal ball to see what 2020 holds for your company, your industry, your career and the world, we’ve got the next best thing. Live today, December 11, 2019, and on December 18 plus January 8 and 15, 2020, and on-demand from December 4 – we’re bringing you predictions from 60 thought...
2020 Crystal Ball Prediction Special - Part 1
Dec. 4, 2019

2020 Crystal Ball Prediction Special - Part 1

The buzz: “The future is not what it used to be” (Laura Riding & Robert Graves, 1937). If you’re hoping to gaze into a crystal ball to see what 2020 holds for your company, your industry and the world, we’ve got the next best thing. Live today, December 4, 2019, and December 11 and 18, and January 8 and 15, 2020 – we’re bringing you predictions from 60 thought leaders covering the exciting technologies, strategies, and trends that can help you grow and compete better in 2020 and beyond. Pour a c...
Fasten Your Seatbelt: Ready for Your Future Ride?
Nov. 20, 2019

Fasten Your Seatbelt: Ready for Your Future Ride?

The Buzz: "Auto makers look into their crystal balls – and their shops – to get an idea as to what's fueling the car of 2025…The next 10 years will see more change in the auto business than the last 20." theglobeandmail.com.
Future of Music and Technology: Sweet or Sour Notes?
Nov. 13, 2019

Future of Music and Technology: Sweet or Sour Notes?

Here’s today buzz: “Technology has changed how we listen to music…and the way music is made…and created new genres” (www.ronaldshannonjackson.com). The Internet has changed the music industry drastically…early issues like illegal downloading and music sharing sites (like the now-defunct Napster) to current disputes over music streaming services and how much the artists/labels should be paid in royalties” (www.recordingconnection.com). In our era of instant access, streaming has become ‘ground ze...
Is Your Smart Home Spying On You & Is It OK?
Nov. 6, 2019

Is Your Smart Home Spying On You & Is It OK?

Today’s Buzz: “I connected as many of my appliances and belongings as I could to the internet: an Amazon Echo, my lights, my coffee maker…baby monitor…my bed…to find out whether it would betray me” gizmodo.com. “In a world where we’re all paranoid about devices spying on us (and rightfully so), perhaps no other devices receive more scrutiny than smarthome products. But is that scrutiny warranted?” howtogeek.com “Just about every smart device, that is connected to the internet and offers personal...
AI Goes Shopping: Humanizing the Retail Customer Experience
Oct. 30, 2019

AI Goes Shopping: Humanizing the Retail Customer Experience

Today’s Buzz: clickz.com reports that 44% of shoppers indicated they would become repeat buyers after a personalized experience, and adoption of AI by marketers is expected to increase by over 250% over the next two years. According to smartdatacollective.com, “Retailers are saying goodbye to intuitive guessing based on old-school data-gathering methods to convert customers. Welcome to the age of machine learning in retail.” howtotoken.com reports “Artificial intelligence and big data are being ...
Truth or Dare: Is AI the Future of Retail?
Oct. 23, 2019

Truth or Dare: Is AI the Future of Retail?

Today’s Buzz: “As the concept of “New Retail” spreads globally, many Fortune Global 500 retail companies are implementing AI technologies such as computer vision and NLP in unmanned stores and warehouses or virtual stores and are accelerating supply chain upgrades to better position themselves for the future of shopping” (medium.com). “Retailers often feel understandably reluctant to give emerging technologies a try unless they feel extremely confident in the eventual payoff. A Capgemini Researc...
Millennial Women Taking Charge: Badass Superstars
Oct. 16, 2019

Millennial Women Taking Charge: Badass Superstars

Today’s Buzz: “It's hard to believe that only a few generations ago, women had three career options: teacher, secretary or a nurse. Fast forward to 2017 and women have blurred the lines of traditional gender roles. … women and millennials disrupting the workplace and changing the business world as we know it” (forbes.com). “Unlike previous generations who may have either looked at self-investment as self-indulgence or who simply didn’t have the resources or technology available to make supplemen...
Future HR Human vs HR AI: Who Will Be Hiring and Firing You?
Oct. 2, 2019

Future HR Human vs HR AI: Who Will Be Hiring and Firing You?

The Buzz: “Despite the intrinsic contradiction, it’s clear that artificial intelligence and machine learning are primed to play a leading role in HCM’s future.…AI’s ability to consume and analyze massive quantities of data, manipulate variables and discover patterns makes it ideal for candidate sourcing” (Adam Rogers). “The future of HR is both digital and human as HR leaders focus on optimizing the combination of human and automated work. This is driving a new priority for HR: one which require...
CyberSecurity Wars: Will Tech Help YOU or THEM?
Sept. 25, 2019

CyberSecurity Wars: Will Tech Help YOU or THEM?

Here’s today’s Buzz: “If you spend more on coffee than on IT security, you will be hacked…you deserve to be hacked” (Richard Clarke). “People are doing things on free Wi-Fi that are really alarming” (Doug Shadel). “As the world is increasingly interconnected, everyone shares the responsibility of securing cyberspace.” (newton lee). “Hackers find more success with organizations where employees are under appreciated, over worked and under paid” (James Scott). “…the idea that security starts and en...
Grocery Expiration Date: Automate or Die?
Sept. 18, 2019

Grocery Expiration Date: Automate or Die?

Here’s today’s Buzz: In a Kantar Retail study, only 2% of US food and alcohol sales are made online. 84% of respondents in a 2017 Morgan Stanley study prefer to grocery shop in person. But change is coming to grocery! Supermarket chain Kroger plans to partner with Nuro on a driverless food delivery service. The futuristic grocery, kickstarted in 2016 by Amazon Go, offers a connected grocery store with no checkouts using deep learning, computer vision, and sensor fusion. Microsoft and Kroger anno...
Banking on the Future: Fintechs Finance Makeover
Sept. 11, 2019

Banking on the Future: Fintechs Finance Makeover

The Buzz: “Like many technology driven industries, [Fintechs] regulations are horribly outdated, authored at a time when an app meant fries for the whole table, and spam was just canned meat. Imagine running a business under laws written before your industry or product ever existed…Congress directions for regulators about what “banks” are and do are based on how banking worked in the 1970s…Banks, as institutions, do not really exist anymore. Customer activities exist and financial services exist...
Encore: Her First 100K: The Tech-Fueled FemPreneur
Sept. 4, 2019

Encore: Her First 100K: The Tech-Fueled FemPreneur

It's fairly clear that women are starting businesses faster than ever According to the ABS, 34 Percent of businesses operators in 2014 were women an increase in business ownership by females of more than 46 Percent in the last twenty years.