The Website Leader Podcast

In his episode, we talk with Ryan Hamilton about Plus-Plus. Ryan is the CEO of Plus-Plus USA. Plus-Plus is an award-winning, educational, STEM construction toy that stimulates fine motor skills, creativity, focus, and patience! Plus-plus has been featured in Good Morning America, The Wall Street Journal, and Today. Ryan's story and his journey with Plus-Plus are both powerful and inspiring. If you...

In this episode, we talk with Alan Johnson. He is the Co-Founder of Cardinal and a software engineer. Cardinal helps teams save and track almost anything and organize everything you’d usually track with spreadsheets and documents in a real-time, searchable, filterable database. Organization is critical to growing your business. Business processes and management can become a house of cards when you...

Relationships are the driver of businesses. And those relationships start with a connection. Connection comes through networking, and that is why Phil is here to share Tech After Five with everyone. Phil Yanov is the founder of Tech After Five. A multi-location networking event that creates meaningful connections through live, face-to-face networking —  vibrant for over 15 years and going 663 even...

In this episode, Tim Lowry unpacks how AI transforms Search Engine Optimization (SEO) in real-time and how it now influences whether or not Google positions your businesses as a solution to your customer's problems. Tim Lowry is the founder & SEO of tiptop SEARCH + MARKETING. Tim helps people, products, and organizations get found online. For over 8 years, he has helped many businesses generate hu...

With the rise of our digitally driven economy by social media, Google Maps and reviews, e-commerce, SEO, LinkedIn, and more, many businesses are struggling and unprepared for the fast-paced “what’s next” business landscape. As a business leader, you feel that pressure and need someone to guide you and help you win online. In this episode, your guide is Richard Bliss, as we focus on one platform, L...

Daniel Dye is the CEO of Supermoon - a streamlined communication management platform for your business! “He is also the Co-Owner of GruffyGoat - an in-budget web design and development agency. Daniel is also an investor in various startups. In this episode, Daniel talks about converting a personal business problem he had into a business called Supermoon. If you have a personal need or an internal...

Mark Johnson is the Co-Founder and CTO of Pathwright for over 11 years. Pathwright empowers over 1.8 million learners with its unique approach to online education. Pathwright believes humans are wired to make paths. You can find more about the Mark and Pathwright at https://www.pathwright.com/ . In this episode, Mark talks about the impact of Artificial Intelligence in education and on your busine...

Kevin talks with Jim Mann about producing audio podcasts and radio shows in this episode. Audio is a powerful tool for telling your business's story, expanding your network, and exposing your ability to solve your customer's problems better than anyone else. Jim Mann owns Mann Made Productions and specializes in voice-overs for TV, Radio, podcasts, books, and more.  Jim has been the Production Dir...

Joe Poore is the CFO of GEM Mining. Prior to joining GEM Mining, Poore was a partner at Cherry Bekaert, LLP, a top 25 U.S. accounting firm. His role focused on helping clients create maximum value for their companies through digital optimization, efficient use of capital, and strategic tax structuring. Poore also worked extensively in sell-side M&A, where he was a lead advisor on multiple private...

The Website Leader Podcast equips business leaders with valuable information to make sound business decisions. In this episode, we discuss cryptocurrency and what your business needs to know about the crypto space from EFTs, Coins, CBDC, blockchain, and the coming "T he U.S. Dollar" . Austin is an expert in Cryptocurrency and NFTs. He is a cohost on the NerdFT Radio podcast; you can find that on A...

People found new routines during the pandemic, and in-person meetups took to Zoom and the virtual space. Apple Vision Pro’s product is a monument of sorts to this change. It seems like we are moving ever closer to mostly virtual reality. However, in-person meetups and conferences are starting to spring back into action, like Carolina Code Conference. Barry Jones has been the owner of Brightball si...

Jonathan has been leading and speaking professionally for more than 15 years. From delivering keynotes to conducting workshops and corporate training to presenting at a TEDx event, he has the privilege of teaching audiences all over the US and abroad. He is a certified leadership coach through GiANT Worldwide and is currently completing a master coaching program out of London, England studying Pre...

Will Stewart is an Emmy Award winning Director and the founder and CEO of 9/8 Central, a video production and social media marketing company based in Greenville, SC. Will’s mission is to produce video marketing content that not only looks good but also gets results. While Will has worked with some of the biggest brands to create national TV campaigns and won awards for his work, his greatest passi...

Work is a lot of life. So it’s worth spending time discovering if the work you’re currently doing is the work that makes you most satisfied. In this episode, Robert Roskam shares his process for engaging with job satisfaction questions from team-building and personal perspectives. Robert Roskam is a highly experienced developer and leader. With over 10 years of experience, he has worked with high-...

Remote Benefits Better focus opportunities and fewer interruptions or distractions. NO commute, dealing with rush hour traffic and crazy drivers. Start the day and end the day with less stress and anxiety around the commute. Tells the team you trust them to do what they know to do well.  Office Benefits Easier to connect with teammates face-to-face. Collaboration tends to be more accessible. Cultu...

Why? What is your idea and what is your plan? Have an objective and know when you are reaching that objective. How does it align with your business objectives and goals? How are you going to record and produce the show? Build your own studio out or rent a built-out studio? Record your episodes in bulk. Research the proper equipment - software and hardware. What is your editing solution?  Do you ne...

The Four Principles for your Home Page: Be more clear in your messaging (the words). Cause fewer questions in the minds of your visitors. Have a single call to action. Save your visitors' time.

Bootstrapping a company. It requires the right ingredients at the right time and in the right quantity. It takes focus, intention, and attention to detail. In other words, business is a lot like coffee. Marco Suarez is the co-founder and Head of Customer Experience at Methodical Coffee. Methodical Coffee is known locally in Greenville, SC, for its exceptional coffee, customer service, and experien...

Kevin Dees and Jeff Carver discuss making the best software choices for your business. Should you use managed out-of-the-box software like Shopify or Squarespace? Or, should you build and manage your own fully custom software?

Justin Hall is a wonderfully talented gentleman who I have known since the very early days of Robojuice where we operated out of the same CoWork space in Greenville, SC. Justin is a humble, kind, gentle soul who cares deeply about his craft, family, and his teammates. Justin never seems to be in a hurry or anxious but is calm and focused. Justin is the Chief Brand Officer at Pathwright where he sp...

Recently, we had a conversation with an individual who was told by his leadership he would not receive a raise for the perceived market value of his position due to that raise making them a higher-paid teammate than the president or owner of the business. 

Video can connect emotionally with an audience in a way that causes them to take action. Video tells a story even when you turn on mute. John Carrington shoots these videos and is on the show to help you better understand what goes into the production process. John is a Cinematographer based in Greenville, SC, and shoots across the US and over 30 countries for brands like Dominos, Wells Fargo, Goo...

Lazaro Montoto (Laz) is the founder and owner of Tropical Grille and part owner of Tipsy Taco. Laz came to Greenville 14 years ago from Miami to build his concept of a fast, healthy, affordable restaurant. He and his wife Shadid now have 12 Tropical Grille locations and two new locations coming to Charleston and Charlotte, NC. Tipsy Taco has 8 locations in the Upstate and North Carolina. You can f...

Alan Ethridge is the Executive Director of the Metropolitan Arts Council (MAC) and has been a part of MAC since 2004. Alan serves on the Board of Directors of the Greenville Convention & Visitors Bureau and Artisphere and is on the Board of Governors for the Greenville Chamber of Commerce and Board of Advisors of the Department of Visual Arts at Greenville Tech. You can see why I call him Captain...

Ryan McAllen is an old friend and someone I truly believe is a master storyteller, communicator, and presenter. Ryan has spoken at the Hall of Men, Anderson Classical Conversations Kickoff in 2020 and 2021, participated and spoke in a decade of RESTFest conferences, and he teaches Sunday School for 7 - 12-year-olds and teens. Any talk that I have witnessed with Ryan he commands the room. Ryan was...