Episodios

  • Ep. 97: How Zulfiya Forsythe Is Using AI to 10X Revenue for Construction Businesses
    Jun 25 2025

    In this episode, JC Granger talks with Zulfiya Forsythe, founder and CEO of Omadli Group, an AI and data analytics agency that's transforming the construction industry—one automation at a time.

    Zulfiya shares how Omadli Group empowers construction-adjacent businesses to streamline operations, plug revenue leaks, and scale smarter using AI-powered voice agents and integrated analytics. With deep expertise in accounting, IT, and business intelligence, she breaks down how her team builds custom solutions that turn missed calls into conversions, optimize quoting and compliance, and give business owners back their most valuable asset: time.

    If you're a contractor, property manager, or service-based business leader tired of juggling disconnected tools, losing leads, and flying blind on your data—this episode reveals how Zulfiya Forsythe and Omadli Group are helping companies double their revenue without doubling their workload.

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    30 m
  • Ep. 96: Kelly Siegel’s Vision: Cybersecurity So Simple, It Feels Like Ordering Pizza
    Jun 25 2025

    In this episode, JC Granger sits down with Kelly Siegel, CEO of National Technology Management (NTM), on his mission to make enterprise-grade cybersecurity as simple and seamless as ordering a pizza.

    Kelly shares how NTM helps businesses protect their operations with 24/7 managed IT and cybersecurity — reducing downtime, strengthening compliance, and uncovering threats most companies don’t even know exist. Backed by radical discipline and a personal journey of overcoming adversity, Kelly explains how he’s built a business that empowers leaders to scale securely, stay resilient, and focus on growth.

    If you're a business leader looking to simplify your tech stack, reduce costly downtime, and defend against rising cyber threats—without hiring a full internal IT team—this episode will show you how Kelly Siegel and NTM make it possible.

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    45 m
  • Ep. 94: Eric Edelstein on the AI Powerhouse Replacing Manual Accounting for Modern Finance Teams
    Jun 25 2025

    In this episode, JC Granger speaks with Eric Edelstein, co-founder of DOKKA — the AI-powered accounting automation platform transforming how finance teams operate.

    Eric breaks down how DOKKA streamlines both accounts payable and financial close processes, helping companies eliminate manual bottlenecks, improve accuracy, and close their books faster. From invoice handling in seconds to centralized reconciliation and automated journal entries, DOKKA enables finance teams to scale without hiring more people.

    If you're a CFO, controller, or operator looking to modernize your finance stack, this episode offers a sharp look at the future of accounting.

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    27 m
  • Ep. 95: Woody Klemetson on How AskElephant’s AI Helps Prevent Churn and Retain More Customers
    Jun 25 2025

    In this episode, host JC Granger interviews Woody Klemetson, founder and CEO of AskElephant — a customer intelligence platform designed to make sales, success, and go-to-market teams radically more effective without adding extra meetings or manual work.

    AskElephant acts as a private GPT trained on your company’s customer data. It automatically takes smart notes, uncovers churn risks, and delivers real-time insights across teams. Woody shares how the tool helps revenue teams collapse data silos, retain more customers, and win deals faster — all while avoiding the usual dashboards, reporting headaches, or engineering dependencies.

    The conversation dives into the future of AI-driven GTM strategies, the rise of intelligent automation, and why understanding your customer conversations might be the most valuable asset your team is overlooking.

    If you're building in SaaS, revenue ops, or AI for business teams — this is a must-listen.

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    35 m
  • Ep. 93: Brava CEO Conor McGowan Smyth on Scaling Telco-Backed Cloud and Cybersecurity Across Borders
    Jun 16 2025

    In this episode, host JC Granger talks with Conor McGowan-Smyth, CEO of Brava Solutions — a fast-growing MSP and telco-backed IT provider operating across Latin America, the Caribbean, and select U.S. markets. Conor shares how Brava is scaling its hybrid cloud, connectivity, and cybersecurity services to support businesses in underserved regions that often lack dedicated IT teams.

    The conversation dives into Brava’s unique telco roots, its channel partner strategy for U.S. expansion, and how it’s simplifying complex tech for mid-market companies. Conor also explores how AI, data sovereignty, and evolving cyber threats are reshaping the managed services landscape.

    If you’re interested in the future of IT infrastructure, cross-border tech strategy, or building trust in emerging markets — this episode is for you.

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    35 m
  • Ep. 92: ⁠How PlayAbly CEO John Cheng Is Using Gamified Commerce to Engage Every Type of Shopper
    Jun 16 2025

    In this episode, host JC Granger sits down with John Cheng, founder and CEO of PlayAbly — a gamification platform that’s redefining the online shopping experience through personalized, shoppable games powered by AI.

    Born from a team of ex-Unity veterans, PlayAbly blends behavioral science, AI personalization, and interactive design to help e-commerce brands boost engagement, loyalty, and sales — all without relying on discounts. From swipe-to-shop denim quizzes to leaderboard-driven product discovery, PlayAbly transforms static storefronts into playful, memory-making brand destinations.

    John shares how he went from Wall Street to the gaming industry — and ultimately launched PlayAbly as a way to rescue beloved brands struggling to compete in a crowded, transactional retail landscape. The conversation explores the psychology behind gamified commerce, the challenge of educating a market on an entirely new approach, and how PlayAbly’s model is helping brands thrive in a world where attention is scarce and loyalty is everything.

    If you’re curious about the future of e-commerce, customer engagement, or how gaming mechanics can drive real-world business results — this episode delivers a fresh, founder-led take on the intersection of play and purchase.

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    42 m
  • Ep. 91: Why LibraryPass CEO Ian Singer Says Unlimited Digital Reading Is the Future of Education
    Jun 11 2025

    In this episode, host JC Granger talks with Ian Singer, President and CEO of LibraryPass, is redefining how students and libraries access digital reading materials — without the waitlists, licenses, or pricing hurdles that have held the industry back.

    LibraryPass offers a unique unlimited-use, simultaneous-access model that gives schools, libraries, and universities affordable access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and educational titles. Whether it’s summer reading programs, classroom engagement, or supporting ESL and remedial readers in community colleges, LibraryPass meets readers where they are — and gives educators full control over curation, privacy, and content preferences.

    Ian shares how he took over a struggling company just before the pandemic and turned it into a fast-growing edtech platform on track to hit $4M in ARR. He breaks down how LibraryPass fits into the larger funding and policy shifts in education, why visual storytelling is so powerful for student engagement, and what it takes to scale a library tech business without compromising on access or ethics.

    If you're interested in edtech, digital publishing, or how one company is reviving reading through comics and inclusive access, this episode is a must-listen.

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    36 m
  • Ep. 90: Immortalize Your Knowledge? Sensay CEO Dan Thomson on Building Digital Versions of You
    Jun 11 2025

    In this episode, host JC Granger chats with Dan Thomson, founder and CEO of Sensay — an AI company on a mission to make your knowledge last forever through intelligent digital replicas that think, speak, and solve problems like you do.

    Sensay helps individuals and businesses turn their expertise into living assets. By capturing how people communicate, make decisions, and approach challenges, Sensay’s replicas serve as 24/7 digital extensions — powering everything from sales and support to onboarding and coaching. Whether you're preserving the voice of a retiring executive, scaling the presence of your top performer, or creating your own monetizable AI persona, Sensay is making it possible to evolve your knowledge beyond yourself.

    Dan shares the deeply personal story that inspired the company, how philosophy and technology intersect in their work, and why Sensay is built around empathy, ethics, and empowerment — not replacement. From legacy-building to licensing your own AI self, this episode dives into a bold vision of the future where human potential doesn’t disappear — it multiplies.

    AI Replicas If you're curious about digital immortality, AI-driven knowledge transfer, or the future of meaningful human-AI collaboration, this conversation is one you won't forget.

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    46 m