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ITOps, DevOps, AIOps - All Things OpsEp. 54 - How Documentation Can Make or Break Your Team – with Connor Clark-LindhThe best teams don’t chase perfection—they reduce friction.Ever been told you can’t improve a system because “the documentation isn’t up to date”?In this episode, Elias Voelker sits down with Connor Clark-Lindh, VP of Consulting and Operations at OrionW, to unpack what really drives operational excellence—and what gets in the way.Connor shares how over-documentation can become a blocker instead of a support system, especially as teams scale. He also told me how lately he's seen teams push for new tools or AI solutions before clearly defini...
2025-07-021h 02
ITOps, DevOps, AIOps - All Things OpsEp. 53 - From 5,000 Alerts to AI-Ready Ops: Inside Acrisure’s Observability Overhaul - with Jordon PeepleJordon Peeple is Head of IT Infrastructure Operations at Acrisure—the fast-growing fintech powerhouse you’ve probably used without even knowing it.In this episode, Jordon shares how his team turned 5,000 ignored alerts into a focused, AI-ready monitoring system. He explains how they cut through the noise, rebuilt escalation chains, and shifting from reactive ops towards a proactive, business-aligned observability—supported by a complete IT org restructure.You'll learn:1. How to reorganize your ops team for scale and collaboration2. Why reducing alerts boosts reliability and response time3. What makes or breaks...
2025-05-2834 min
ITOps, DevOps, AIOps - All Things OpsEp. 52 - Keeping the Lights On at Visa: How to Engineer for Reliability at Scale - with Divya VeerapandianHow do you ensure reliability across hybrid infrastructure when the cloud half isn’t fully in your control?In this episode, host Elias Voelker talks with Divya Veerapandian, Senior Director for Infrastructure Reliability Engineering and Global Head of Infrastructure Network Services at Visa. From network automation and hybrid observability to AI-driven operations and inclusive engineering teams—Divya shares what it takes to deliver reliable infrastructure in one of the world’s most mission-critical environments.You’ll learn:1. The difference between SOPs and MOPs—and why both matter for automation2. How to tackle obs...
2025-04-1637 min
ITOps, DevOps, AIOps - All Things OpsEp. 51 - IT for Human Rights: Scaling Secure Infrastructure for a Global Nonprofit – with Lydia NicolaFor Lydia Nicola’s IT team, a security breach isn’t just a risk—it could mean life or death for the people they protect.In this episode, Elias Voelker speaks with Lydia Nicola, Head of IT Operations at Amnesty International, about the unique challenges of running IT for a global nonprofit. Lydia shares how her team secures infrastructure in politically volatile regions, optimizes cloud costs, and combats shadow IT—all while defending against cyber threats from nation-states. She also reveals how “Infrastructure Days” drive efficiency, why documentation is a game-changer, and what IT leaders can do to build mor...
2025-03-2645 min
Creator's Lunch TableThe Small YouTube Creators Step by Step Plan To Grow in 2025"Text Us A QUESTION"Welcome to the Creator's Lunch Table Podcast. The topic for this episode is about "The Small YouTube Creators Step by Step Plan To Grow in 2025"If you'd like your YouTube question answered on a future show, go to https://speakpipe.com/livevideoschool👉 Download The YouTube Creator's $100k Roadmap - 👉 https://www.livevideoschool.com/100k-business-plan
2025-03-2414 minCreator's Lunch TableWhy YouTube Shorts Are The WORST (Do This Instead)"Text Us A QUESTION"Welcome to the Creator's Lunch Table Podcast. The topic for this episode is about "Why YouTube Shorts Are The WORST (Do This Instead)"If you'd like your YouTube question answered on a future show, go to https://speakpipe.com/livevideoschool👉 Download The YouTube Creator's $100k Roadmap - 👉 https://www.livevideoschool.com/100k-business-plan
2025-03-2212 minCreator's Lunch TableShould I Change My Old YouTube Videos To Get More Views?"Text Us A QUESTION"Welcome to the Creator's Lunch Table Podcast. The topic for this episode is about "Should I Change My Old YouTube Videos To Get More Views?"If you'd like your YouTube question answered on a future show, go to https://speakpipe.com/livevideoschool👉 Download The YouTube Creator's $100k Roadmap - 👉 https://www.livevideoschool.com/100k-business-plan
2025-03-0311 minCreator's Lunch TableI Messed Up The YouTube Algorithm, Now What?"Text Us A QUESTION"Welcome to the Creator's Lunch Table Podcast. The topic for this episode is about "I Messed Up The YouTube Algorithm, Now What?"If you'd like your YouTube question answered on a future show, go to https://speakpipe.com/livevideoschool👉 Download The YouTube Creator's $100k Roadmap - 👉 https://www.livevideoschool.com/100k-business-plan
2025-02-2413 minCreator's Lunch TableThe Truth Why Your YouTube Videos Aren't Getting Views"Text Us A QUESTION"Welcome to the Creator's Lunch Table Podcast. The topic for this episode is about "3 INSANELY Useful YouTube Analytics (Small Channels Listen Up)"If you'd like your YouTube question answered on a future show, go to https://speakpipe.com/livevideoschool👉 Download The YouTube Creator's $100k Roadmap - 👉 https://www.livevideoschool.com/100k-business-plan
2025-02-1711 min
ITOps, DevOps, AIOps - All Things OpsEp. 50 - Data Center Efficiency: Monitoring, AI, and Decarbonization - with Martin Casaulta & Martin HirschvogelHow can you drive data center efficiency without compromising performance?In this episode, host Elias Voelker sits down with Martin Casaulta, Chief Technologist at Hewlett Packard Enterprise Switzerland, and Martin Hirschvogel, Chief Product Officer at Checkmk. They discuss data center efficiency—from traditional metrics like PUE to the impact of AI workloads—and share strategies for optimizing IT operations. Martin Casaulta highlights the Swiss Data Center Efficiency Association’s work on decarbonization, while Martin Hirschvogel explains how IT monitoring helps identify and resolve inefficiencies.You'll learn:1. Why IT monitoring is essential for improv...
2025-02-1745 minCreator's Lunch Table3 INSANELY Useful YouTube Analytics (Small Channels Listen Up)"Text Us A QUESTION"Welcome to the Creator's Lunch Table Podcast. The topic for this episode is about "3 INSANELY Useful YouTube Analytics (Small Channels Listen Up)"If you'd like your YouTube question answered on a future show, go to https://speakpipe.com/livevideoschool👉 Download The YouTube Creator's $100k Roadmap - 👉 https://www.livevideoschool.com/100k-business-plan
2025-02-1015 minCreator's Lunch TableIf Your YouTube Videos Retention Sucks, DO THIS!"Text Us A QUESTION"Welcome to the Creator's Lunch Table Podcast. The topic for this episode is about "If Your YouTube Videos Retention Sucks, DO THIS!"If you'd like your YouTube question answered on a future show, go to https://speakpipe.com/livevideoschool👉 Download The YouTube Creator's $100k Roadmap - 👉 https://www.livevideoschool.com/100k-business-plan
2025-01-2716 min
ITOps, DevOps, AIOps - All Things OpsEp. 49 – 90% First-Contact Resolution: How to Build a Secure, Efficient IT Helpdesk– with Peg KearneyHow do you hit 90% first-contact resolution—and keep it there?In this episode, Elias speaks with Peg Kearney, Director of IT Operations at the University of Arizona College of Nursing, about how her helpdesk team maintains a 90% first-contact resolution rate by hiring top talent and providing them with the right tools and system access. Peg also highlights the importance of treating endpoints as critical infrastructure, managing IT in a HIPAA-compliant environment, and using VR labs to transform nursing education.You'll learn:1. Why endpoints post a major IT risk—and how to protect them...
2025-01-2741 minCreator's Lunch TableRevive A Dead YouTube Channel Or Start New? (The Truth)"Text Us A QUESTION"Welcome to the Creator's Lunch Box Podcast. The topic for this episode is about "Revive A Dead YouTube Channel Or Start New? (The Truth)"If you'd like your YouTube question answered on a future show, go to https://speakpipe.com/livevideoschool👉 Download The YouTube Creator's $100k Roadmap - 👉 https://www.livevideoschool.com/100k-business-plan
2025-01-2009 minCreator's Lunch TableShould Small Channels Use YouTube Promotions To Blow Up? (The Brutal Truth)"Text Us A QUESTION"Welcome to the Creator's Lunch Box Podcast. The topic for this episode is about "Why You Shouldn't Post 'Vlog' Videos On YouTube (Do This Instead)"If you'd like your YouTube question answered on a future show, go to https://speakpipe.com/livevideoschool👉 Download The YouTube Creator's $100k Roadmap - 👉 https://www.livevideoschool.com/100k-business-plan
2025-01-1411 minCreator's Lunch TableWhy You Shouldn't Post 'Vlog' Videos On YouTube and Do This Instead - Creators Lunch Table Ep. 6"Text Us A QUESTION"Welcome to the Creator's Lunch Box Podcast. The topic for this episode is about "Why You Shouldn't Post 'Vlog' Videos On YouTube (Do This Instead)"If you'd like your YouTube question answered on a future show, go to https://speakpipe.com/livevideoschool👉 Download The YouTube Creator's $100k Roadmap - 👉 https://www.livevideoschool.com/100k-business-plan
2025-01-0613 min
ITOps, DevOps, AIOps - All Things OpsEp. 48 - From Surviving to Thriving: How a Major Cyberattack Sparked a Full IT Transformation - with Thomas Klithav HansenA major cyberattack led Blue Water Shipping to completely transform its IT infrastructure—and now, they're stronger than ever.In this episode, host Elias Voelker sits down with Thomas Klithav Hansen, Head of IT Operations at Blue Water Shipping, to discuss how the attack became the catalyst for a transformative IT journey. You’ll learn:1. The role of enterprise architecture in driving IT success2. Why product-based IT organizations foster agility and clarity3. How cost and value transparency empowers business decisions4. The importance of aligning user experience with operational metrics...
2025-01-0634 minCreator's Lunch TableDoes Taking A Break Kill Your YouTube Channel? | Creator's Lunch Table Ep. 5"Text Us A QUESTION"Welcome to the Creator's Lunch Box Podcast. The topic for this episode is about "Does Taking A Break Kill Your YouTube Channel?"If you'd like your YouTube question answered on a future show, go to https://speakpipe.com/livevideoschool👉 Download The YouTube Creator's $100k Roadmap - 👉 https://www.livevideoschool.com/100k-business-plan
2024-12-3010 minCreator's Lunch TableCan I Create A Full-Time Income On YouTube In 9 Months? - Creators Lunch Table"Text Us A QUESTION"Welcome to the Creator's Lunch Box Podcast. The topic for this episode is about "Can I Create A Full-Time Income On YouTube In 9 Months?"If you'd like your YouTube question answered on a future show, go to https://speakpipe.com/livevideoschool👉 Download The YouTube Creator's $100k Roadmap - 👉 https://www.livevideoschool.com/100k-business-plan
2024-12-2314 minCreator's Lunch TableDon't Overthink Your YouTube Content (Do What Works!)"Text Us A QUESTION"Welcome to the Creator's Lunch Box Podcast. The topic for this episode is about "Will Turning On This Setting in Youtube Studio Help or Hurt My Video Views"If you'd like your YouTube question answered on a future show, go to https://speakpipe.com/livevideoschool👉 Download The YouTube Creator's $100k Roadmap - 👉 https://www.livevideoschool.com/100k-business-plan
2024-12-1609 min
ITOps, DevOps, AIOps - All Things OpsEp. 47 - 35,000 to 130,000 Students in 5 Years: Scaling IT at Internationale Hochschule - with Thomas SingbartlSince 2019, Thomas Singbartl, Head of Global IT Operations at Internationale Hochschule (IU), has supported the university's astonishing growth journey from 35,000 to 130,000 students.Join host Elias Voelker in this episode as Thomas shares how IT fueled IU’s exponential growth, why the term “digital transformation” no longer applies, and how Syntea, IU’s AI learning companion, is revolutionizing education. He also outlines his vision for AI in IT operations, from process optimization to empowering help desk teams with more meaningful work.You'll learn:1. Similarities and differences between IT in media and education2. How IT e...
2024-12-0931 minCreator's Lunch TableWill Turning On This Setting in Youtube Studio Help or Hurt My Video Views?"Text Us A QUESTION"Welcome to the Creator's Lunch Box Podcast. The topic for this episode is about "Will Turning On This Setting in Youtube Studio Help or Hurt My Video Views"If you'd like your YouTube question answered on a future show, go to https://speakpipe.com/livevideoschool👉 Download The YouTube Creator's $100k Roadmap - 👉 https://www.livevideoschool.com/100k-business-plan
2024-12-0810 minCreator's Lunch TableWhy You Shouldn't START Two YouTube Channels If You Want To Succeed in 2025"Text Us A QUESTION"Welcome to the Creator's Lunch Box Podcast. The topic for this episode is about "Why You Shouldn't START Two YouTube Channels If You Want To Succeed in 2025"If you'd like your YouTube question answered on a future show, go to https://speakpipe.com/livevideoschool👉 Download The YouTube Creator's $100k Roadmap - 👉 https://www.livevideoschool.com/100k-business-plan
2024-12-0712 minCreator's Lunch TableBig Decision! What Niche Should I Choose To Blow Up My Small YouTube Channel"Text Us A QUESTION"Welcome to the Creator's Lunch Box Podcast. The topic for this episode is about "What Niche Should I Choose To Blow Up My Small YouTube Channel?"If you'd like your YouTube question answered on a future show, go to https://speakpipe.com/livevideoschool👉 Download The YouTube Creator's $100k Roadmap - 👉 https://www.livevideoschool.com/100k-business-plan
2024-12-0713 min
ITOps, DevOps, AIOps - All Things OpsEp. 46 - IT for the City of Atlanta: Building Scalable and Resilient Systems - with Tameka Neely-DudleyWhat can we learn about resilience, scalability, and workforce development from the IT organization of the 6th-largest metro in the US?In this episode, Tameka Neely-Dudley, Director of IT Infrastructure Operations and Service Delivery for the City of Atlanta, shares insights from her nearly 25-year career, beginning as an intern and growing into a key leader managing Atlanta's complex IT landscape. Tameka reveals how her early experience preparing for Y2K laid the groundwork for building resilient systems, scaling IT services for a booming metro area, and using internships to attract and develop diverse tech talent.
2024-11-1931 min
ITOps, DevOps, AIOps - All Things OpsEp. 45 - The Metrics That Matter: Optimizing ITSM by Focusing on Customer Effort – with Huseyin UysalWhich KPIs really matter in IT Service Management?In this episode, Elias sits down with Huseyin Uysal, Head of Global Service Desk at ISS, to uncover what separates successful IT service management from the rest. With a wealth of experience managing global teams and optimizing IT processes, Huseyin reveals the metrics that really matter, how customer effort is often overlooked, and the strategies his team used to slash ticket resolution times in half despite a surge in ticket volumes.You'll learn:1. Which KPIs actually drive value in IT service management...
2024-10-2936 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt LeonBrian Voelker – ‘You Have To Be Yourself’Brian Voelker spent 15 years as the head men’s lacrosse coach at Drexel University before retiring in the summer of 2024. He led the Dragons to a pair of Colonial Athletic Association titles and he is the second winningest coach in program history. He previously spent seven seasons as the head coach at the University of Pennsylvania. As a player, Voelker was a star at Johns Hopkins and played for the US National Team and for the original Philadelphia Wings.
In Episode #232 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt welcomes Voelker in studio to talk about his life in lacrosse. They discuss why th...
2024-10-2349 min
ITOps, DevOps, AIOps - All Things OpsEp. 44 - Mature ITSM: How to Drive Top-Down Change and Build Well-Oiled IT Operations - With Haroon HasanWhat separates a well-oiled IT operation from one constantly putting out fires? In this episode, we dive deep into the world of IT Service Management (ITSM) with Haroon Hasan, author of "Choose to Lead" and Director of IT Service Management and Governance at Computacenter. With 20+ years of experience, Haroon shares insights on optimizing ITSM for operational excellence. He covers quick ITSM assessments, the benefits of a mature ITSM model, the role of leadership in driving change, and more.You'll learn:1. Key questions to ask in your initial ITSM assessment.2. The different...
2024-10-1539 min
ITOps, DevOps, AIOps - All Things OpsEp. 43 - Scaling Without the Cloud: How Sofascore Manages Millions of Real-Time Requests with Clever Caching - with Josip StuhliWhat happens when your infrastructure faces a live peak of millions of users worldwide—without cloud scalability? In this episode, Sofascore’s CTO Josip Stuhli breaks down how his team navigates massive traffic surges, optimizes caching, and saves big by ditching the cloud while still delivering real-time updates to 25 million monthly users.You'll learn:1. How caching flattens traffic peaks and handles massive live events without backend strain.2. Why Sofascore left the cloud and the financial impact of going on-prem.3. The hybrid cloud approach and using cloud only when necessary for real...
2024-10-0154 min
ITOps, DevOps, AIOps - All Things OpsEp. 42 - Integrating Cybersecurity with Operations: Ensuring Impact and Efficiency at UNICEF USA - with Andrew NuxollSuccessful cybersecurity isn’t about heroics, it’s about preventing disasters you’ll never hear about.In this episode, Andrew Nuxoll, Managing Director of IT Operations and Cybersecurity at UNICEF USA, shares his journey from working at various managed service providers to leading cybersecurity efforts at a global NGO. Andrew offers insights into why cybersecurity is more than just keeping the lights on, how purpose-driven work changes the stakes, and the strategies he employs to manage cybersecurity on a tight nonprofit budget.You'll learn:1. Why cybersecurity should be your top priority—and how to m...
2024-09-1741 min
ITOps, DevOps, AIOps - All Things OpsEp. 41 - IT Leadership in Higher Education: Strategies for Service Management, Optimal Customer Experiences, and Employee Growth - with Mark KatsourosHow can universities navigate the complexities of service delivery while pursuing growth and innovation? Mark Katsouros, Senior Director for IT Engineering and Operations at Duquesne University, brings nearly 40 years of higher education IT experience. From the University of Maryland to pivotal roles at the University of Iowa and Penn State, Mark has driven significant IT transformations. Tune in to hear his journey, the unique challenges in higher education, and strategies for successful service management, customer satisfaction, and employee well-being.You'll hear practical insights on:1. Key differences between ITSM and ESM2. The...
2024-09-031h 08
Making SparksThe Launch of MakingSparks with Casey Voelker and Matthew NixMakingSparks has officially arrived! Matthew Nix and I, Casey Voelker, are here to speak to the welding and fabrication industry. And just like MakingChips, we want to equip and inspire while attracting the next generation. Everyone will have some takeaways from MakingSparks. In this episode, Matthew shares more about Nix Companies and their explosive growth over the last 20 years. We'll also cover what you can expect from MakingSparks, who should listen, and give you a sneak peek at our next episode. – Casey Segments [3:24] Learn more about Matthew Nix and Nix Companies [5:33] Recruiting and ta...
2024-07-3018 min
ITOps, DevOps, AIOps - All Things OpsEp. 40 - Service Management in IT and Beyond - with Martijn AdamsMartijn Adams, General Manager at 4me, brings a lifetime of expertise in IT service management, having worked with leading companies such as Philips, Deloitte, and Danone.This episode delves into his journey and the unique approaches that 4me employs to streamline service management across IT, HR, and facilities. You'll discover how service management principles can impact different departments, why user experience is crucial, and the potential of AI in enhancing service delivery.You'll learn:1. How adopting a service management mindset can transform various departments beyond IT2. Strategies for implementing service management...
2024-07-1651 min
ITOps, DevOps, AIOps - All Things OpsEp. 39 - Scaling Cyware: Lessons From Growing the Company Headcount Fivefold - With Joe AuriliaHow can you scale your tech company while maintaining rigorous operational standards? Senior VP of Operations at Cyware Joe Aurilia shares what he learned while 5x-ing the company.In this episode, Joe shares how he's building operations from the ground up, handling the complexities of international teams, and embedding a culture of security and compliance in a rapidly growing company.You'll learn:1. How to balance immediate operational needs with long-term growth strategies2. The challenges and solutions of managing a globally distributed team3. The importance of fostering a culture of security...
2024-06-2541 min
ITOps, DevOps, AIOps - All Things OpsEp. 38 - Transparency, Credibility, and Connection: Hard-Earned Lessons From 25 Years in IT - with Paul TeodorescuLearn from Paul Teodorescu's 25 years of IT experience as he shares the importance of transparency, credibility, and connecting with people in the tech industry.In this episode, Paul shares his journey from crawling under desks at Merrill Lynch to advising top firms like Morgan & Morgan. Explore the nuances of interim management versus advisory roles, and discover how IT challenges remain consistent across industries. Paul emphasizes the importance of connecting with people, attending and speaking at events, and transitioning from reactive to proactive IT management. Listen in for Paul's perspectives on open-source versus closed-source technologies, the benefits of...
2024-06-1056 min
ITOps, DevOps, AIOps - All Things OpsEp. 37 - How GenAI Is Reshaping the Way We Do ITOps - with Nathanial SmalleyThe end of the traditional SRE? How do you see the future unfolding as AI's role in IT operations grows?In this episode, we welcome Nathanial Smalley, Principal Sales Engineer at Transposit. He brings his rich experience from over a decade at Splunk and his current role at Transposit to discuss the impact of AI on IT operations. He delves into practical AI applications in the present, its promising future in IT operations and SRE, and the crucial lessons from his transition from military operations to tech leadership — highlighting parallels that provide unique insights into crisis management an...
2024-05-2148 min
ITOps, DevOps, AIOps - All Things OpsEp 36 - Hyper-Converged Infrastructures: The Answer to the Complexity of IT Systems? - with Lee CaswellOver the next 3 years, more than 750 million new applications will hit the market... and nobody can predict what those applications will look like.In this episode, Lee Caswell, SVP of Product and Solutions Marketing at Nutanix, introduces Hyper-Converged Infrastructures: a groundbreaking solution that integrates computing, storage, and networking into a single system to reduce complexity and improve scalability. Reflecting on his tenure at VMware, Caswell also offers insights into VMware's current state post-Broadcom acquisition and its future in the virtualization and cloud market, as well as how businesses often find themselves with inefficiently organized multi-cloud setups and...
2024-03-2643 min
ITOps, DevOps, AIOps - All Things OpsKubeCon Special: Opinions, Learnings, and Booth Breakdowns With Checkmk’s Elias and DalarieDive into the vibrant world of KubeCon with hosts Dalarie Gonzales and Elias Voelker of Checkmk as they share their personal experiences of the event.In this episode, they unpack everything from insightful tech trends to the most captivating booths. Get ready to hear first-hand experiences and learnings that are shaping the future of IT operations, cloud transformation, and data management.What to expect:1. What were Elias' and Dalarie's general impressions of Kubecon?2. What were the top-three learnings from Kubecon?3. Which company had the coolest booth and the best giveaways?
2023-11-1636 min
ITOps, DevOps, AIOps - All Things OpsEp 30 - Balancing Speed and Security in Software Development: Navigating the Software Supply Chain - with Paul Karsten and Alexander KalinovskyAlexander Kalinowsky and Paul Karsten, Founders of Idea Harbor, navigate the complexities of the software supply chain in a world where speed and security are paramount.With their rich backgrounds in IT consultancy and DevOps, they join host Elias Voelker to dissect the balancing act between rapid software development and robust security. They delve into the intricacies of the software supply chain, exploring its vulnerabilities and the art of managing risks, and cover the global variations in security cultures and how these affect IT strategies across different industries.You'll learn:1. The intricacies...
2023-11-1440 min
Inside Lacrosse Podcasts8/29 How Recruiting Works with Drexel's Brian VoelkerDrexel coach Brian Voelker joins for the eighth installment of this month's series in which IL's Terry Foy tries to answer question, "How does recruiting work?"
Foy starts by asking Voelker whether, among programs that have won an NCAA Tournament game in the last decade, Drexel's recruiting strategy is the biggest outlier. Voelker says yes, and from there, they discuss why and how, and eventually get to one of the aspects of Voelker's experience that most informs how he conducts his recruiting strategy: his son went through the process.
2023-08-2944 min
Think Neuro45. Hearing Restoration with the Miracle of Cochlear Implants | Courtney Voelker, MD, PhDWhen people notice their vision blurring, they will frequently dash off to the eye doctor. Not so with hearing loss. It often goes ignored and undiagnosed until it becomes unbearable. Dr. Courtney Voelker is trying to change that. She’s a neurotologist, a head and neck surgeon who specializes in diseases of the ear and related structures. She spends much of her time giving the gift of hearing to her patients using cochlear implants. These near-magical devices restore hearing after an intricate two-hour, outpatient surgery. They help newborns get on the path to mainstream development and cognition. Dr. Voelker ha...
2023-08-1641 min
UNCLICKED PODCASTDAVE VOELKER - UNCLICKEDWe’ve got a living legend in the studio today, Dave Voelker, The Lord! A Fearless originator of some of the most innovative tricks in the game. Dave’s BMX career is drenched in accolades putting him into the legend status he’s in today. Dave’s love for BMX runs deep, it's hard to put into words the feeling you get watching him tell stories about his incredible BMX career. There's no shortage of legend status in the studio for this one. We've got Mike Escamilla Co-hosting and Pete Augustin sitting in. Seriously, So much history in one room. Do...
2023-06-132h 46
Orion's The Weighing MachinePhil Voelker of AAMA - Understanding the State of the Economy and MarketsThe current state of the market and economy is a topic of great concern for many people. With inflation still on the rise, interest rates increasing, recession risk looming, and banking crises, it is understandable that individuals and businesses alike are left uncertain about their future.In this episode, Rusty and Robyn talk with Phil Voelker, Chief Investment Officer at Advanced Asset Management Advisors (AAMA). In his role, Phil directs and manages AAMA's investment policy strategy. Throughout his career, Phil has pursued and secured a broad spectrum of objectives, from short-term cash management to aggressive growth of...
2023-05-0931 min
Think NeuroThink Neuro Mini: Meet Dr. Courtney VoelkerCourtney Voelker, MD, PhD (DPhil Oxon), is a Rhodes Scholar and board certified neurotologist. She is Director of Otology/Neurotology-Lateral Skull Base Surgery; and Director of the Adult & Pediatric Cochlear Implant Program at Pacific Neuroscience Institute. She is an otolaryngology – head & neck surgeon who takes care of adult and pediatric patients seeing a wide range of inner ear and skull base conditions. A Super Doctor Rising Star award recipient, she is committed to offering top quality, compassionate care to all her patients.Prior to joining PNI, Dr. Voelker was at USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology – Head and...
2023-05-0302 min
ITOps, DevOps, AIOps - All Things OpsEp 22 - Re-Architecting vs. Re-Platforming: Choosing the Cloud Migration Strategy That’s Right for You - with Laurens BaardmanTransitioning to the cloud can be as simple as switching to a new hosting provider.But this approach leaves countless benefits on the table. Instead, you should consider other cloud migration strategies like re-platforming, re-architecting and re-purchasing to get the most out of the process.In this episode, Director of Technology for Xebia Cloud US Laurens Baardman explains the differences between these strategies and their relevant payoffs.What's in it for you:1. The difference between re-platforming and re-architecting as part of cloud transformation2. Second-order effects (technical, security & organizational) of re-architecting...
2023-04-2754 min
AT Banter PodcastAT Banter Podcast Episode 331 - Tara VoelkerThe AT Banter Gang gathers once again this week to talk all about accessible video games as they welcome Tara Voelker, Senior Xbox Game Studios Accessibility Lead. They discuss the current state of accessibility in video games across a variety of platforms, including the work that Microsoft Game Studios is doing specifically in that space, as well as how far it’s come over the past decade. Grab your energy drink, gaming headset, and adaptive controller, this is one you won’t want to miss.
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2023-04-121h 00
ITOps, DevOps, AIOps - All Things OpsEp 21 - Part Military Man, Part IT Professional: How Neil’s Experience in the US Military Shaped His Career in IT Security - with Neil CossonFrom Military Police Officer in the US Navy to Coffee Shop Owner, Marine Combat Instructor to IT Security Engineer, Neil's career path has been unconventional, to say the least.In this episode, Neil Cosson, Associate Director of Cloud Security Engineering at OneMain Financial, shares his remarkable story, and how his early experience in the military has shaped his career in IT Security.What's in it for you:1. How Neil's career as a Marine Combat Instructor shaped his career in IT Security2. What are insider threats to IT security and what can companies...
2023-04-111h 10
ITOps, DevOps, AIOps - All Things OpsEp 20 - An Approach for Modernizing DevOps at International Organizations - with Juan CercosThere are 2 types of people in every large organization:Those who help you to implement change – and those who don't.In this episode, Juan Cercos, Senior DevOps Director at DAI, shares with Elias, how he's driving change at a multinational organization, and why he uses data to inform his decisions.What's in it for you:1. How Juan is driving the change towards modern DevOps in a large organization2. Why data is critical for identifying priorities and making decisions3. The importance of capability-driven design for designing IT solutions4. The va...
2023-01-2444 min
ITOps, DevOps, AIOps - All Things OpsEp 19 - How do you Manage Successful System Integration as Part of a Company Acquisition? - with Thomas SweetYou acquired a company, and now you want to tackle successful system integration – but how?And what extra challenge do different size environments bring with them?Thomas Sweet, CIO of Industrial Refrigeration Pros, has done it all: From tackling IT at large enterprises like GM Financial, to building IT in smaller environments.Today, he shares with Elias how he does it, what role integration playbooks play for him, and how monitoring & observability play into the process.What's in it for you:1. How and why Tom uses pre-built IT in...
2023-01-1030 min
ITOps, DevOps, AIOps - All Things OpsEp 18 - Performance Engineering as Key to a Well-Rounded Application Design - with Scott MooreThere's more to performance engineering than testing.You have to look at the whole picture.In today's episode, Scott Moore, Founder at Scott Moore Consulting LLC, sheds some light on parts of that big picture. He chats with Elias about the role of monitoring and observability in performance engineering today, and shares insights from his 30 years in IT and his work as a performance engineering consultant.What's in it for you:1. How Scott defines Performance Engineering and how the various parts work together2. What role monitoring and...
2022-12-1353 min
ITOps, DevOps, AIOps - All Things OpsEp 17 - Why Kubernetes Isn’t the Be All and End All Deployment Approach - with Ádám Márton BekeAre containerized microservices always the best deployment approach?Kubernetes has quickly become the default system for managing containerized applications across multiple hosts, but its use often lacks nuance. Some are pointing out that Kubernetes can potentially add unnecessary complexity to your environment.In today’s episode, Ádám Márton Beke, DevOps Engineer at CGI, chats to Elias about the limits of automation in migrations, why he doesn’t always recommend K8s for deployment, and more.What's in it for you:1. Why you should do trial migrations before product...
2022-11-2523 min
ITOps, DevOps, AIOps - All Things OpsEp 16 - The Challenges Of Containerization In High-Performance Computing - with Jason McDonald (Harvard Medical School)Can High-Performance Computing (HPC) be containerized effectively?Containerized workflows are attractive to the research community for many reasons, but when it comes to classic HPC environments, there are many hurdles to overcome.In today’s episode, Jason Mcdonald, DevOps Team Lead at Harvard Medical School, talks to our host Elias about some of these challenges, his team’s approach, and why he believes Security should be an integral part of DevOps. What's in it for you:1. The IT challenges of modern biomedical research2. The pros and cons of containerized workflows for...
2022-11-1544 min
ITOps, DevOps, AIOps - All Things OpsEp 15 - How Modern ITOps and AIOps Can Recession-Proof The Cost Of IT - with Mohan Kompella (Big Panda)The question of a recession is no longer if, but when.Markets are flashing signs that the global economy is teetering on a cliff’s edge, but there’s hope yet.With the help of AIOps, there’s plenty you can do to keep costs low.In today’s episode, Mohan Kompella, VP of product marketing at Big Panda, explains how AIOps can help to recession-proof the cost of ITOps. What's in it for you:1. The three main avenues of AIOps2. The challenges of monitoring and observability in hybri...
2022-10-3158 min
ITOps, DevOps, AIOps - All Things OpsEp 14 - Cloud VS On-Premise: How To Choose The Best Place To Host Your Data - with Edward Bezerra (K. Hovnanian Homes) Head to the cloud or stay on the ground?Here’s a hint:When thinking about where to host your data, there’s much more to consider than just cost.In today’s episode, Edward Bezerra, VP of Infrastructure at K. Hovnanian Homes, lends his invaluable insight to the cloud computing debate by drawing from real-life examples of his prolific career.You’ll learn:1. What to consider when deciding where to host your data2. The benefits and challenges of using cloud services3. How to make your business...
2022-10-171h 02
ITOps, DevOps, AIOps - All Things OpsEp 13 - How ABB Leverages the Right Data Sources & Technologies to Eliminate End User Tickets - with Dennis Vinciguerra (ABB)ABB IT's main mission: Eliminating end user tickets.How do they work with data & technology to reach their goal – on a global scale?Dennis Vinciguerra, VP of IT at ABB, shares with Elias, how ABB handles global differences in data & systems, and still successfully manages to follow their mission.What's in it for you:1. The most important data sources for ABB to help eliminate end user tickets 2. What technologies ABB uses to make sense of the collected data and extract valuable information3. How ABB manages to offer their se...
2022-10-0348 min
ITOps, DevOps, AIOps - All Things OpsEp 12 - Move Over DevOps — It’s The Renaissance Of Value Stream Management - with Helen Beal (DevOps Institute)Traditional DevOps is dead.But don’t let it be forgotten.Rather, let it evolve with Value Stream Management (VSM) to become a tool that lets you better measure the value your product is adding to your customers. In today’s episode, Helen Beal, Chief Ambassador at the DevOps Institute, shares her compelling case for rethinking traditional DevOps through the lens of VSM to help businesses build more customer-centric products. What's in it for you:1. How to reframe DevOps to conquer the Wall of Confusion and promote innovation2. Hele...
2022-09-1954 min
ITOps, DevOps, AIOps - All Things OpsEp 11 - Blockchain and Observability: How Dapper Lab Keeps Track of NFT Transactions & Data in the Crypto-Space - with Andrew Burian (Dapper Labs)Blockchain technologies and NFT present unique monitoring and observability challenges.Andrew Burian, SRE Director at Dapper Labs, talks all things blockchain and observability with Elias, in today's episode of All Things Ops.What's in it for you:1. How Andrew manages the challenges of flexibly scaling companies from an IT perspective2. The observability challenges in tracking NFT transactions via the crypto wallets3. How Dapper Labs built their observability system to provide external developers with the necessary data on their blockchain4. Which tools Dapper uses and promotes to their developer community...
2022-09-0651 min
ITOps, DevOps, AIOps - All Things OpsEp 10 - AIOps and Automation: Will AIOps make Human Workforces Redundant? - with Richard Whitehead (Moogsoft)The future is fully automated, thanks to AIOps – Right?Richard Whitehead, Chief Evangelist and CTO of Moogsoft, chats with Elias about all things AIOps & automation, and gives his insight on human workforce necessity in the future of AI technologies.What's in it for you:1. The status quo of machine learning and AIOps on the way to autonomous operations2. Why AI technologies were and are essential for ITOps3. What organizations need to get started with AIOps & the potential of AIOps for your company4. Why monitoring has become so accessible over the la...
2022-08-2350 min
ITOps, DevOps, AIOps - All Things OpsEp 9 - Leveling out the Gender Playing Field: What Needs to Change in IT Ops? - with Brenda StandridgeIT Ops needs more representation of women – and it has a long way to go.Today's guest Brenda Standridge, former Regional Director Data Center Operations at Google, chats to Elias about running data centers at “Google” scale, how IT could get more attractive for women, and more.What's in it for you:1. How IT Ops is changing in regard to the under-representation of women 2. What companies can do to make technical operations teams and roles more attractive for women 3. Brenda’s day-to-day as a regional director for data center technical operations4. T...
2022-08-0937 min
How Did They Do It? Real EstateSA490 | Dominate the Real Estate Development Business by Recognizing Its Complexities with Bob VoelkerIf you're an aspiring real estate developer, you don't want to miss this episode with Bob Voelker! He joins us to share his extensive background in the business and why an in-depth understanding of this aspect is crucial for young people. So listen in as his expertise will surely shift our minds to another way of making great returns and strategies to keep firm in this field regardless of the market condition.Key Takeaways To Listen ForReal estate development: Its difference from buying existing properties, profitability, returns, and risksChallenges of real estate development...
2022-08-0230 min
ITOps, DevOps, AIOps - All Things OpsEp 8 - Diving Into AIOps: The State of AIOps Today & Where it's Headed - with Sean McDermott (Windward Consulting)Everyone's using the term AIOps – nobody really dives into what it means. Today, Sean McDermott, CEO of Windward Consulting, and Elias talk all things AIOps.What's in it for you:1. How to define AIOps today – and where it's headed2. The challenges companies face with AIOps3. Best practices for getting started with AIOps 4. Which industries are at the forefront of operations todayAbout Sean:Sean is President, CEO and Founder of Windward Consulting, an IT consulting firm specializing in IT operations and AIOps. He's also the host of the...
2022-07-261h 04
ITOps, DevOps, AIOps - All Things OpsEp 7 - When solving the issue becomes an issue - with Elastic's Philipp KrennSome products solve a huge issue for their users. But sometimes, it is this big innovation that stands in the way of users adopting newer features. The product falls victim to its own success.Philipp Krenn, EMEA Team Lead at Elastic, shares how they dealt with it, and talks with Elias about Elastic's experience.What's in it for you:1. Why innovative products can fall victim to their own success2. What changing licensing on Elastic and abandoning open source changed in Elastic’s community3. What are the drivers behind adoption of cl...
2022-07-1248 min
ITOps, DevOps, AIOps - All Things OpsEp 6 - Challenges and solutions for intelligent incident alertingChallenges and solutions for intelligent incident alerting in IT OperationsIn this episode of “All Things Ops”, host Elias Voelker talks to Ronald Czachara from Derdack about follow-the-sun IT operations, strategies to minimize false alerts to let your on-call engineers sleep, and more.What's in it for you:1. The four types of false alerts and how to avoid them2. Advantages and challenges of follow-the-sun IT operations3. How Covid forced On-Call management to modernize4. Where dedicated alerting solutions have an edge over email or SMSAbout Ronald:Ron is o...
2022-06-2841 min
ITOps, DevOps, AIOps - All Things OpsEp 5 - Open-Source Observability & the Challenges of Kubernetes Monitoring - with Jonah KowallWhat are the challenges of Kubernetes Monitoring, and what's the next big leap in DevOps?In this episode of “All Things Ops”, our host Elias has a wide-ranging conversation with Logz.io CTO Jonah Kowall about the challenges of Kubernetes monitoring, the OpenTelemetry project, open source licensing, recent trends in DevOps and much more. What's in it for you:1. Jonah’s views on recent DevOps trends2. Why Kubernetes monitoring is so hard to get right3. The promise of the OpenTelemetry project4. The intricacies of open-source licensingAbout JonahJo...
2022-06-1453 min
Think NeuroThink Neuro Mini: Meet Dr. Courtney VoelkerCourtney Voelker, MD, PhD (DPhil Oxon), is a Rhodes Scholar and board certified neurotologist. She is Director of Otology/Neurotology-Lateral Skull Base Surgery; and Director of the Adult & Pediatric Cochlear Implant Program at Pacific Neuroscience Institute. She is an otolaryngology – head & neck surgeon who takes care of adult and pediatric patients seeing a wide range of inner ear and skull base conditions. A Super Doctor Rising Star award recipient, she is committed to offering top quality, compassionate care to all her patients. Prior to joining PNI, Dr. Voelker was at USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology – Head...
2022-06-0102 min
ITOps, DevOps, AIOps - All Things OpsEp 4 - Kubernetes as a Platform - with Donald LutzFrom traditional system engineering to DevOps – Is GitOps the next step?In today's episode, Donald Lutz, Director and Enterprise Architect at taos, shares his insight with our host Elias Voelker.What's in it for you:1. Donald’s views on Kubernetes as a “meta-layer across cloud platforms”2. Whether GitOps is the next step in the transition from traditional system engineering to DevOps3. Donald’s view on great automation tools from a software engineering perspective4. The benefits of eventstorming as a collaboration formatAbout DonaldDonald holds the role of Senior Clo...
2022-05-3139 min
ITOps, DevOps, AIOps - All Things OpsEp 3 - A Man on a Mission: How Yann Mulonda Drives Tech Education & Leverages his Global Experience in his "Run"-TeamHow do you encourage continuous learning and integration in your tech teams to offer a holistic service to your clients?In today's episode, our host Elias Voelker talks to Yann Mulonda, Senior SRE and Team Lead for the "Run" team at ICF, and CIO of ITOT Africa.They talk about:1. How global experiences shape tech leadership and benefit inclusion in your team2. The importance of understanding concepts vs. knowing tools in IT operations3. How working with clients’ different requirements for their IT systems encourages continuous learning and integration in Yann’s team...
2022-05-1756 min
ITOps, DevOps, AIOps - All Things OpsEp 2 - Why Uptime is not the Be All and End All of Site Reliability Engineering - with Jeremy ProffittUptime is what SRE is all about – or is it? Jeremy Proffitt, Director DevOps and SRE at Ally Financial, technology craftsman and problem solver, is today’s guest at the All Things Ops podcast, hosted by Elias Voelker.They talk about:1. Different approaches to thinking about technical debt2. Why 'uptime' may not be the best KPI out there 3. How to handle the trade-offs of having multiple observability systems 4. How Jeremy successfully uses runbooks with his teamsAbout JeremyJeremy is Director DevOps and SRE at Ally Financial. His...
2022-05-0346 min
ITOps, DevOps, AIOps - All Things OpsEp 1 - Running at 'Cloud Scale' - Learnings and Insights from IBM Cloud's Jerry BellThere's no modern IT without cloud computing. But what does it take to run a cloud provider's infrastructures efficiently and securely?In today's episode of “All Things Ops”, our host Elias talks to Jerry Bell, CISO of IBM's cloud division, veteran IT leader and host of “The Defensive Security” podcast.What's in it for you:1. Why IT teams would benefit from more exposure to red teaming and to pen testing techniques2. What ITOps and DevOps teams are missing to adequately design and run things in the cloud3. Organizational best practices to running...
2022-05-0353 min
The Joyely PodcastThe JOYELY Podcast with Sheryl Lynn Episode 32, Fritz Voelker - Maximizing This Moment! It Is All We HaveFritz Voelker, VentureBanc, Inc– The JOYELY Podcast with Sheryl Lynn Episode 32, Fritz Voelker - Maximizing This Moment! It Is All We HaveMr. Voelker is currently Chief Executive Officer of The Venture Banc, Inc, of Denver, Colorado, a firm that specializes in assisting companies in the raising of debt and equity capital. From 1973 and 1997, Mr. Voelker was a licensed Wall Street broker.Mr. Voelker began his career with NYSE member firm Boettcher and Company and subsequently was Principal/owner of two NASD licensed Broker/De...
2021-09-2212 min
COMMIT FIRST with Sagi ShrieberEpisode 98: How to Take Action on Your Dreams (w/ Scott Voelker)Sagi Shrieber on The Commit First Podcast Presents:How to Take Action on Your Dreams (w/ Scott Voelker)SUBSCRIBE HERE:http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=sagishrieberYou can also find the show in audio, on your favorite podcasting app:- Spotify: http://sagishrieber.com/spotify- on iTunes: http://sagishrieber.com/itunes- Stitcher: http://sagishrieber.com/stitcherCheck out the Commit First Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/commit.firstIf you want to stay up to date with my posts and values, foll...
2021-08-2650 minCOMMIT FIRST with Sagi ShrieberEpisode 98: How to Take Action on Your Dreams (w/ Scott Voelker)Sagi Shrieber on The Commit First Podcast Presents:How to Take Action on Your Dreams (w/ Scott Voelker)SUBSCRIBE HERE:http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=sagishrieberYou can also find the show in audio, on your favorite podcasting app:- Spotify: http://sagishrieber.com/spotify- on iTunes: http://sagishrieber.com/itunes- Stitcher: http://sagishrieber.com/stitcherCheck out the Commit First Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/commit.firstIf you want to stay up to date with my posts and values, foll...
2021-08-2650 min
The Humans of James RiverSeason 02, Episode 01 - Dr. Voelker
In this episode, you hear from the James River High School’s new principal, Dr. Amanda Voelker. Dr. Voelker tells the story of her life and where she comes from; as well, she speaks on some of her goals regarding JRHS. To contact her: amanda_voelker@ccpsnet.net
2020-09-0836 min
Innovation in Compliance with Tom FoxA Conversation with Skillsoft and StoneTurn: Part 2 - Charlie Voelker on How a Risk Assessment Informs Your Code of ConductWelcome to a special five-part podcast series, A Conversation with Skillsoft and StoneTurn: From the Code of Conduct to Risk Assessment to Continuous Improvement. This week’s podcast series is jointly sponsored by Skillsoft and StoneTurn Group, LLP. In this podcast series we will explore the recently released 2020 Update to the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs (2020 Update). We focus on your Code of Conduct and how it is informed by your Risk Assessment, training on your Code of Conduct, performing a Risk Assessment and conclude with how all this ties to continuous monitoring and conti...
2020-08-1815 min
Firing The Man"The Take Action Effect" by Scott Voelker - Book ReviewEpisode 20This FiringTheMan podcast is a book review of “The Take Action Effect” by Scott Voelker. David and Ken discuss the lessons learned from this book and how we have implemented some of these lessons into our own business. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Scott Voelker – he is the host of “Rock Your Brand Podcast" (formerly: The Amazing Seller Podcast) and stands out from other influencers in his space due to his commitment to push forward, even when times get tough. This book highlights many of Scott’s successes but also his failures. Buy now on Ama...
2020-05-1228 min
Teaching Math Teaching PodcastEpisode 12: Patti Voelker: Teaching Math to Students with Dyslexia in Regular and Online EnvironmentsPatti talks about how to address Dyslexia, ADHD, processing speed etc in the mathematics classroom. She talks about how to adapt mathematics lessons to be inclusive in regular and online classrooms.
Here are some links that Patti shared with us durin gthe conversation.
Virtual manipulatives from Didax https://www.didax.com/math/virtual-manipulatives.html
Kami https://www.kamiapp.com/
Open Up Resources https://access.openupresources.org/curricula/our6-8math
youcubed https://www.youcubed.org/Special Guest: Patti Voelker.
2020-05-0331 min
Messy & Magnificent with Karlee FainHearing The Answers Within You: How Lakshmi Voelker Re-invented Her Business And Our World🌟 Click to Send Karlee a Text - We Want To Hear Your Thoughts About This Episode 🌟So there you are, sitting at your dining room table, wanting to have the perfect business or life plan before you take the next step.Heads up: You don’t need to have it all figured out to just get started. In this episode, Karlee chats with Lakshmi Voelker: master yoga teacher and business owner for well over 40 years now. She has dedicated her life to empowering other people. Back in 1982, Lakshmi invented chair yoga – a modality...
2020-04-2053 min
The Science of SpiritChanneling your Higher Self How I do it.Welcome to The Science of Spirit. I am Janice Voelker. I am a conscious channel and hypnotist trained by Dr. Hugh Harmon Phd. and Pamela Chilton Cht. This first episode is how I got started and what I do.
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2020-04-1516 min
Phi-Lacrosse-ophy PodcastPhi-Lacrosse-ophy Podcast Ep. 63 - Drexel Head Coach Brian Voelker.mp4Brian Voelker Podcast
Coach Voelker’s Lacrosse Journey
3:30 Coach Voelker’s playing days at Gilman
7:40 Voelker’s playing days at Johns Hopkins
- playing for Coach Zimmerman
- playing for Coach Tony Seaman
- playing with Dave Pietramala
12:32 Take-away checking and the difference in defenders today
21:20 Coaching with Coach Tierney at Princeton and winning the National Championship
24:35 Returning to Hopkins as Assistant Coach, Becoming a Head Coach with the Bayhawks
26:50 Becoming Head Coach at University of Pennsylvania
27:10 Drexel Years
28:52 Culture at Drexel
30:00 Drexel Assistant Coaches Durkin & Boyle
33:03 Coach Voelker’s Defensive Philosophy
- V-Hold vs Cross Check Hold
- Crease slide vs...
2020-01-211h 14
Rock Your Brand PodcastTAS 768: Create The BEST YEAR EVER and Stress-FREE with Kayla VoelkerIt’s a special time of the year for many TAS followers, so to all who celebrate - Merry Christmas! For this special session of The Amazing Seller originally airing on Christmas Day, Scott decided to change things up a bit. Scott invited his daughter, Kayla, on the podcast to talk about the concept of Hygee. On this episode, you’ll hear Scott and Kayla discuss their experiences with Hygee, how they’ve adapted it to their personal use, why it can be helpful for business leaders like you, and much more. You’ll want to pay close attention to this...
2019-12-2526 min
Rock Your Brand PodcastTAS 704: (Part 1)The Behind Story of Building MMA Bobble Head + Coaching CallCan you really take a dream like building a business focused on creating, marketing, and selling MMA bobble heads become a reality? Don’t you have to be some big shot business mastermind to make your dreams a reality? No! On this episode of The Amazing Seller, you’ll hear from Scott as he welcomes his guest, Dave Manley. In his conversation with Scott, Dave opens up about what led him to the world of MMA bobble heads, why he refuses to take no for an answer, what it was like participating in the 5-Minute Pitch, and much more. Don’...
2019-07-2938 min
Rock Your Brand PodcastTAS 682: How Do I Leverage Private Label without Adding MORE WORK? Ask Scott #214How is your ecommerce business coming along? Is everything firing on all cylinders or do you need a tune-up? If you are anything like most entrepreneurs - you need a little pick me up now and then. Good news - you’ve come to the right place! Scott won’t fill you up with a bunch of empty statements to keep you going - he’ll deliver helpful tips and insights that actually work! Tune into this episode of The Amazing Seller as Scott provides his thought of the week and addresses a question from a TAS follower like you! Y...
2019-06-0719 min
The Amazing SellerTAS 591: HUGE TAX NEWS for AMAZON SELLERS (Game Changer)DISCLAIMER:
Scott Voelker is not a CPA, Accountant or Legal Advisor, so please contact your TAX professional and have them see if this new TAX Law will be applied to your business.
Aren’t you ready for some good news to hit the ecommerce sector? If you could pick one area that you’d like to hear good news about when it comes to your business, what would it be? On this episode of The Amazing Seller, you’ll hear from Scott as he welcomes his guest, Josh Bauerle. In his conversation with Scott, Josh breaks the amazing ecommerce news, what t...
2018-11-0733 minThe Amazing SellerTAS 465: (Part 2) 7 Figure Seller Reveals How to Launch Products and Build Brands in 2018Welcome to part two of this episode of The Amazing Seller podcast featuring Scott’s conversation with ecommerce seller Mike Jackness! On this episode, you’ll hear Scott and Mike talk about setting the right price point, how to sell a product you’ve already given away, why there is still room for sellers like you on Amazon, product research tips, and much more! If you are looking for expert advice from ecommerce sellers who have built the type of brand you are hoping to create, you’ve come to the right place. Don’t miss a minute of this fascinatin...
2018-01-1746 minThe Amazing SellerTAS 464: (Part 1) 7 Figure Seller Reveals How to Launch Products and Build Brands in 2018As a business leader, you want to use every tool that’s available and learn from as many sources you can. On this episode of The Amazing Seller, Scott welcomes Mike Jackness to the podcast. You’ll hear Mike share about his own journey as an ecommerce business leader, the importance of brand building, identifying a target audience, leveraging email lists, and so much more! Find out what lessons and insights you can learn from Mike’s story. This is a great opportunity to learn from a leader who has experienced the level of success you are striving for, don’t miss it!
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2018-01-1545 min
Rock Your Brand PodcastTAS 310 : Ask Scott Session #94 - Best Entrepreneur Locations? - Supplier Invoices - Multiple SKUs for TESTINGThe entrepreneurial road is one that involves all of life, not just what you’re doing in business. On this episode, Scott shares a good deal in the way of updates on his own family and personal life to show you how integrated life has to be with your business if you’re going to be truly fulfilled. In the midst of telling his stories, Scott highlights the importance of finishing what you start and how that kind of commitment will fuel in you in life and in business. It’s just one example of how The Amazing Seller is abo...
2017-01-2033 min
Rock Your Brand PodcastTAS 305 : INCOME Update and Future Plans for TAS (Mission 2017)You never know what’s going to happen when you start something. Things can go way beyond what you thought would happen - which is exactly where things have gone for Scott Voelker. It’s been awhile since Scott has shared an update on his personal brands and progress as an Amazon private label seller, so this episode is going to do that. But he’s also got some plans for the new year regarding how he’s helping other people learn how to build their private label business. If you want to hear how Scott has been doing in his b...
2017-01-0932 min
Rock Your Brand PodcastTAS 304 : Ask Scott Session #92 - Your Business and Marketing QuestionsIt’s time for the Friday Q&A episode of the podcast - we call it the “Ask Scott” episodes. You can connect with Scott Voelker to ask your own Amazon or eCommerce related questions. It could be anything: product selection, email marketing, list building, website issues, really - anything. When you do, Scott will answer them on the podcast for everyone to hear. And when you ask your question be sure you leave your name so Scott can thank you personally and refer to you directly. For now, listen to this episode to hear Scott’s answers to the ques...
2017-01-0624 min
Rock Your Brand PodcastTAS 301 : Ask Scott Session #91 - Your Business and Marketing QuestionsWhat’s the latest sticking point in your Amazon or eCommerce business moving forward? Are you having trouble with product selection? Are there questions about using the Amazon dashboard or backend? Maybe it has to do with list-building or sales funnels. This is the Friday episode of The Amazing Seller podcast where you can ask your questions about eCommerce and private label sales on Amazon - and Scott Voelker is the guy who will answer your questions on the episode. Is it helpful to include a product video on my Amazon listing? One of the ne...
2016-12-3036 min
Rock Your Brand PodcastTAS 300 : (Special RARE Episode) Looking Back On The Path to Success and How to Leverage Your StrengthsIt’s episode 300 of the Amazing Seller podcast and it’s been an amazing ride! To commemorate the journey Scott has asked his good friend Chris Shaffer to come on as the HOST of this episode to help Scott walk through his own journey so that you can see that there’s nothing special about how Scott has gotten to where he is except for one thing - and it’s the thing that you hear Scott say episode after episode of this podcast - he’s TAKEN ACTION! How Scott Voelker learned that he didn’t want to work...
2016-12-281h 11
Rock Your Brand PodcastTAS 295 : Ask Scott Session #89 - Your Business and Marketing QuestionsWhenever you start something new there’s a ton of things that can stand in the way of you getting started - and much of it has to do with ignorance. When you don’t know everything involved with starting it all seems pretty large, pretty overwhelming. That’s why it’s helpful for someone who’s been down the road ahead of you to come alongside to help you navigate the questions and pitfalls. That’s what these Friday “Ask Scott” episodes are all about. It’s your opportunity to get your questions answered about private label sales on Amazon and eCom...
2016-12-1633 min
Rock Your Brand PodcastTAS 289 : Ask Scott Session #87 - Your Business and Marketing QuestionsIt’s one thing to learn the hard way. It’s an even BETTER thing to learn from the hard mistakes that OTHER PEOPLE have made. You can be one of the smart people who learns from that second option by listening to this episode of The Amazing Seller. It’s one of the Friday, “Ask Scott” episodes where you are able to ask your questions, share your mistakes, and find out how to an experienced Amazon seller would handle your situation or circumstance. It’s a great way to learn from the experiences of others to shorten your learning cur...
2016-12-0231 min
Rock Your Brand PodcastTAS 286 : Ask Scott Session #86 - Your Business and Marketing QuestionsThere are always ways to learn. There are always ways to build your existing business even bigger. These Friday episodes of The Amazing Seller podcast are aimed at helping you learn how to do that by answering your Amazon private label or eCommerce questions. On this episode you’ll hear real-life questions from real-life sellers who are doing their part to learn how to build a business or make their existing business bigger. You can learn a lot by listening to the questions and answers on this “Ask Scott” episode of the show. What’s the best way to g...
2016-11-2526 min
Rock Your Brand PodcastTAS 278 : How NEW Sellers Can Still Start on Amazon Even with Recent Review Changes with Jeff CohenThere’s been a lot of talk going on lately about whether or not Amazon is still a good or viable way for people to create an online business. Some people feel that crowded product markets and Amazon’s ability to change the selling platform at any time make it an uphill battle at best. Others feel there’s still lots of opportunity for new sellers and existing sellers alike. On this episode, Scott talks with his friend Jeff Cohen, a man whose company is neck-deep in Amazon related issues. He’s got lots of insight into what’s going on w...
2016-11-071h 02
Rock Your Brand PodcastTAS 276 : (Suspension Horror Story ) Tips to Avoid Amazon Seller Account Suspension & Listing Removal One of the most dreaded and devastating things that every Amazon private label seller fears is account suspension. Remember, all of us are playing on Amazon’s playground and they are the ones who get to make and enforce the rules as they understand them. That means that for any number of reasons the items you sell can be reviewed by the Amazon powers that be and be rejected - even after you’ve been selling them successfully for some time. That’s the exact scenario Eric experienced and he’s with us to tell his story on this episode o...
2016-11-0241 min
Rock Your Brand PodcastTAS 274 : Ask Scott Session #83 - Your Business and Marketing QuestionsMany people who get started selling products online, whether on eBay, Amazon, or other sites run into snags and obstacles that they can’t figure out how to overcome. Wouldn’t it be great if someone who’s been in those shoes would advise you on what to do to overcome your obstacles? That’s why this “Ask Scott” episode on Fridays exists. Scott wants to help you navigate the sometimes troublesome world of online sales so you can be more successful and confident when it comes to marketing your products and building a business through private label sales or any other...
2016-10-2827 min
Rock Your Brand PodcastTAS 271 : Ask Scott Session #82 - Your Online Business QuestionsIt’s time for the next Friday episode of The Amazing Seller podcast - the “Ask Scott” episode where Scott Voelker, an experienced online business guy and Amazon seller answers listener questions. That means YOU can get in on the action by asking questions related to your Amazon Private Label business - or any other business you may be running. Scott’s got the experience to give you some insight to feel free to reach out to him with your situation - and listen to this episode to find out how you can do that! Here’s one way yo...
2016-10-2133 min
Going Deep with Aaron Watson96 Jake Voelker, Making Great Beer and Advice for VetsJake Voelker is the driving force behind Voodoo Brewery’s expansion into Pittsburgh and opening of the Homestead location. Following the purchase and extensive renovation of the oldest fire and police building in Allegheny County, Jake has continued expanding Voodoo’s visibility, market share, and profitability in the Pittsburgh area market while providing oversight of Voelker Contracting’s operations. Voelker Contracting is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Company that maintains contracts with the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies and various other private companies. Following his college graduation, Jake was commissioned as an officer in the US Army...
2016-05-3034 min