AI Profit Leaders

What does it actually mean to become an AI-first company? In this episode of the AI Profit Leaders Podcast, Chris Wiser sits down with Tyler Wallace, CEO of CTS Computers and author focused on helping businesses understand and adopt AI strategically. The conversation goes beyond ChatGPT and simple AI tools to explore how business leaders can use AI to automate processes, increase profitability, im...

In this episode of the AI Profit Leaders Podcast, Lindsey Badillo sits down with Jerem Morris, founder of Data Tech, a managed service provider (MSP) based in the East Valley of Arizona serving 50+ clients across the valley and into Texas. Jerem shares how he built his business over the past 10 years by rejecting the "break-fix" IT model in favor of recurring, relationship-driven service...

In this episode of the AI Profit Leaders Podcast, host Lindsey Badillo sits down with John Britt, founder of US Technical Services Group , to discuss the evolution of IT services, the rise of AI in business, and why balance is the key to successful AI adoption. John shares his journey from running a traditional break-fix IT business to helping companies embrace managed services and AI enablement....

In this inspiring episode of the AI Profit Leaders Podcast, Lindsey Badillo sits down with Melanie Padron and Sheila Hair to unpack the powerful movement behind She Leads Securely — a growing community empowering women in AI, cybersecurity, leadership, and business. What started as a challenge to “build their own stage” evolved into a transformational conference bringing together women entrepreneu...

In this episode of the AI Profit Leaders Podcast, Chris Wiser sits down with Eddie Kee, founder of Kee Innovations, to discuss what it really means to become an AI-first business in today’s rapidly changing world. Eddie shares how he transitioned from running a traditional IT company since the late 1980s into building an AI consulting business focused on strategy, leadership, and long-term busines...

What happens when AI can create almost anything in seconds? In this episode of the AI Profit Leaders Podcast, Chris Wiser sits down with Josh Lee in Austin, Texas, during South by Southwest week for a deep conversation on AI, leadership, branding, trust, and the future of human connection. Josh shares his journey from the early MySpace marketing days to building Humanize, a platform designed to me...

What happens when AI stops being just a chatbot and starts becoming a true digital workforce? In this episode of the AI Profit Leaders Podcast, Ryan Kohler joins Chris Wiser for a deep conversation on AI leadership, vibe coding, AI agents, business transformation, and the future of work. Ryan shares his journey from early SEO in 2001 to building and selling a bootstrapped software company with 10,...

This high-energy episode features Andrew Brockenbush, Founder & CEO of Beefy Marketing, diving deep into how AI is transforming the way entrepreneurs and CEOs build software businesses. In this conversation, Andrew and the host break down the rapid evolution of AI tools over the last 5–6 months and how “vibe coding” is enabling non-developers to build real, revenue-generating MicroSaaS product...

This episode of AI Profit Machine features a powerful conversation between Chris Wiser and content producer Trent Knox, diving deep into how AI is reshaping content creation, marketing, and business growth.  Trent shares how he leverages AI tools and platforms like Replit and Lovable to build communities, scale content production, and drive engagement, especially in the gaming and esports space. F...

  This episode of the AI Profit Machine Podcast features Danny Suk Brown sharing how he’s helping businesses scale faster using AI-powered coaching, automation, and revenue operations systems.  From building and exiting an MSP to launching a consulting business, Danny breaks down how curiosity, networking, and smart AI implementation have transformed the way he serves clients. One of the standout...

This episode of the AI Profit Machine podcast dives into how entrepreneurs are practically using AI to grow and scale their businesses. We sit down with Marco Cano, a seasoned software product manager with nearly two decades of experience, who shares how he's transitioning from building AI systems in aviation to applying the same principles in his cookie business. In this conversation, you’ll...

In this episode of the AI Profit Leaders Podcast, host Chris Wiser sits with entrepreneur David Mesa to break down the real impact of AI on modern startups, especially in the food and beverage retail space. David shares insights from building a growing agency that helps brands break into grocery and brick-and-mortar retail while navigating the evolving role of AI in operations, sales, and team eff...

In this live episode of the AI Profit Leaders Podcast, Chris Wiser sits down with Randy Bryan, founder and CEO of tekRESCUE, to unpack what it really takes to build and scale a tech company in today’s fast-changing landscape. Recorded live at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, this conversation goes beyond the highlight reel and dives into the real journey. From navigating challenges in the tech...

Welcome to the AI Profit Leaders Podcast , hosted by Chris Wiser and Lindsey Badillo . In this powerful live episode of the AI Profit Leaders Podcast, Chris and Lindsey break down how businesses can actually turn AI into real, measurable profit. Recorded live at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, this conversation cuts through the noise around AI and focuses on what truly works. From leveraging...

In this episode of the AI Profit Leaders Podcast, host Chris Wiser sits down with Adam Walter, founder and president of Humanize IT, soon transitioning to Humanize AI. Adam shares his journey from engineer and critical infrastructure security director to strategic advisor helping MSPs and business leaders move beyond “tickets and tools” and into real business conversations. What started as a missi...

In this episode of the AI Profit Leaders Podcast , host Chris Wiser is joined by Crios Munnings , Founder and CEO of Deep Blue Risk, an IT, cybersecurity, and AI advisory firm based in San Antonio, Texas. Crios walks through the real evolution of the IT industry. From reactive break-fix support, to managed services, to cybersecurity risk management. He also explains why AI now represents the next...

Most businesses don’t fail at AI because of technology. They fail because of leadership. In this episode, Lindsey Badillo is joined by Andrew Brackenbush, founder of Beefy Marketing, to unpack why chasing AI tools without a clear strategy creates overwhelm, wasted spend, and cultural breakdowns. Andrew shares what he’s seeing inside real businesses adopting AI — from leadership resistance and “sha...

In this episode of the AI Profit Leaders Podcast , Chris Wiser is joined by Tyler Wallace , CEO of CTS Computers, a multi-generation IT and cybersecurity firm serving Central Illinois and Northern Indiana. Tyler uncovers a critical misconception holding many businesses back: using AI tools is not the same as having an AI strategy. While most leaders believe they have not started using AI, the real...

Your team is already using AI. The question is whether you’re leading, or avoiding the conversation. In this episode, Lindsey and Chris talk with Jerem Morris , founder of Data Tech AZ, about building an AI-first, people-first culture where AI is used openly, responsibly, and daily. Jerem shares how embedding AI into leadership, culture, and team communication unlocked efficiency, professionalism,...

In this episode of the AI Profit Leaders Podcast , host Chris Wiser is joined by John Hansman of Truit to unpack one of the most expensive habits in business: Hiring people to solve problems that strategy and automation should fix. John works closely with legacy businesses across Washington State, particularly in trucking, logistics, and home services—industries that are under intense pressure fro...

AI can accelerate growth … or blow up a business. In this episode, Lindsey and Chris sit down with John Britt , founder of U.S. Technical Services Group, to talk about the side of AI most people ignore: risk, responsibility, and balance. John shares his evolution from break-fix IT to managed services to AI advisement, and explains why blindly adopting AI tools without strategy, policies, or guardr...

AI isn’t the opportunity… Leadership is. In this launch episode, hosts Lindsey Badillo and Chris Wiser lay out why most businesses are already approaching AI the wrong way. While everyone else is chasing tools, features, and shiny demos, the real money is being made by those who lead with strategy, outcomes, and advisory authority. Recorded live from AI Profit Leaders HQ in Austin, Texas, this epi...