ICTPODCAST

"Welcoming all startups to our doors!" She willingly permitted the audience to indulge in all things entrepreneurial.  And with that Mary Beth Jarvis got the attention of a community that has been blessed with the culture of entrepreneurs but lacked the cohesive messaging required to deliver, or scale.  NXTUS has done it right and they are poised to make this region the entrepreneurial hub.  It ta...

It is so much fun talking with entrepreneurs who became entrepreneurs when coding and writing software was in its infancy.  Dave Cunningham has a wonderful perspective on technology startup, innovation and entrepreneurship.  He has created a software company that procures local talent but also utilizes the opportunity to hire great talent for the right role from anywhere in the United States, with...

Are you challenged in Business?  You better be.  And you better respond to the challenge— that is the fun part.  Chad Stafford comes on the ictpodcast and talks about meeting the challenge.  As a regional real estate developer, they did not let the size and scope of competitors push them away from a huge opportunity.  Developers provide some of the best lessons as entrepreneurs because every deal...

Being responsible, doing the right thing for you so you can do the right thing in society, contributing individually— all great things and they all work better when a set of checks and balances are in place to handle the massive amounts of gray that exist in society. 

Living a life of discipline and principle is the way to achieve success.  Its not easy, but it is something we can all strive to do.  Entrepreneurs display this and it is why we can all learn from them.  A Chef is entrepreneurial and so much more— an artist, a leader, a principled task-master.  Jada Shiya and her husband Jacob Cook lead lives as Chefs.  We are lucky that their journey brought them...

Technology is emersed in all of our lives and if you are a business-person, you are either using/growing technology or you are dying.  Ashley Sheideman of Flagship Kansas comes to the ictpodcast.com to talk about the current state of technology companies in Kansas and the opportunities they are creating for additional Tech companies to thrive in Kansas.  We all know that Kansas is a great place fr...

Dr. Mijares is a good man.  Randy is the reason why so many people have better lives.  He has made the powerful statement by which he lives his own life— "with opportunity come obligation."  And he lives his life that way every day— giving much of his time and heart to healing, improving, motivating and  strengthening people.  Randy's story immigrating from Cuba as a child shapes how he lives and...

Are entrepreneurs born or made?  Dominic Gonzalez was on a path to be an Engineer but had this strong voice inside him yelling "take action!"  And he listened, took action and his story grows.  Dominic created MARS Records after his experiences doing things he knew little about but he found tremendous excitement in doing.  I am grateful that Dominic and one of his Artists, the incomparable Toni To...

Ashley Moore, a self described "creative", is someone I hope you get a chance to meet— personally and professionally.  Ashley is a fantastic example of taking action on the dream that is inside you. Fear is a poor excuse.  Ashley's courage to follow her entrepreneurial calling is what gives us TheCollectiveICT.com Ashley created a point of view and then assembled an incredible Team so they get the...

Knowledge is power, actually it is the application of knowledge that gives one power.  And it is really the power of the Self to consider difficult (or controversial) aspects of life that create opportunity for understanding.  James Franko is considerate and that is what makes him a phenomenal intellect with whom to discuss difficult subjects.  The Kansas Policy Institute digs deep into subjects t...

Dr. G returns to the podcast and we are tremendously grateful that he did so.  You can see him weekly on the Dr. G show on his Facebook page but I suggest you make the opportunity happen to meet him.  Patrick has the greatest strength and that is his total vulnerability.  I appreciate his willingness to share his personal experience in life to help explain how and why we all need to work on daily...

Entrepreneurship has a best friend and that is the Restaurant Business. As the Founder of CHICKNMAX, Max Sheets has stated, "the restaurant business gives opportunity to everyone." And Max knows what he is talking about because he has worked for Legends in Business and in the restaurant business. Max is a passionate leader— you want to be in his presence. We love celebrating the stories of entrepr...

I have always said that women are the best leaders.  There is no question that we are all better off considering a woman's point of view and ideas for unique solutions.  Audra Dinell has created The Thread to give professional women a place to improve their opportunities and share what works for them in life and in a career.  Connecting women ready for advancement, promoting a continuous opportuni...

Independent Oil & Gas Producers are important to all of us.  They provide readily available energy so we can heat our homes, cook our food, clean our clothes and selves— our quality of life is better because of what they do.  Kansas Strong was created to tell their stories and share the impact that energy has in our lives every day.  Do not take for granted what the oil & gas industry does for hum...

Master Beisel, the 1989 Tae Kwon Do National Champion, visits the ictpodcast to share his journey and what it takes to be a champion.  Master Beisel does incredible work with all ages but it is his attention to youth development that captured my heart.  Teaching young kids confidence, respect, integrity and work ethic is critical to success in life and success of our future generations. Thank you...

Virtue.  This is complex.  Do not use virtue as a weapon.  Use it to discover ways to improve your own agency.  We are individuals, responsible for ourselves and virtue is there to nourish us. 

Wrapping up a unique year with a big beautiful BOW!

The startup world is full of potential and Josh Oeding is seeing to it that the potential is realized.  NXTUS has moved the bar on investing in entrepreneurs and tech startups.  Follow what is happening with the team @nxtusio because they are going to change life whether you are paying attention or not.  

This man has made a transformation in his life and in the life of others.  It is ok to be proud of people (I believe it fosters encouragement and we all could use a little of that) and I am proud of Christopher.  He is talented in many ways but the one talent he has that will penetrate your soul is his music.  He Produces the ictpodcast.com.  Toni Todaro also sees value in people and it is that un...

On the entrepreneurial journey, creating opportunities for others is primary in creating your own success.  Aristotle spoke of this thousands of years ago— the concept of serving others and doing good.  Tracy Hoover and Curt Gridley created Groover Labs with this sentiment.  Successful Entrepreneurs in the Tech Startup space, they created value and ultimately sold their ventures.  They returned to...

We are so grateful to talk with entrepreneurs— those who take great risk and fully utilize their aptitudes— bringing incredible products/solutions/services to this world.  We are honored to celebrate them.  And on this episode we talk with an entrepreneur who detected his passion and would not stop in his pursuit.  Aaron Michaelis shows us why we must do what is inside us because it leads to beaut...

Rainbows United serves the children of Wichita, Kansas.  And it is a service of love.  Kids need strong, positive influences and that is exactly what Rainbows United delivers.  We are grateful to have the leadership of Rainbows in our community and that means our future is always bright.  Deb Voth leads this fabulous organization with strength and humility.  The work is done every day and the posi...

Landon is an engineer by profession and decided to create an ecosystem that promotes Wichita, Kansas.  The Wichita Life began by collecting and sharing beautiful images of Wichita USA.  Landon took it another step forward to grow the sphere of influence by creating the Wichita Life podcast.  We are thankful that Landon came on the ictpodcast to share his perspective on Wichita, KS and his own jour...

We have an election on November 3rd.  Chairman Dalton Glasscock visits the ictpodcast to talk about the importance of voting and the issues of the day that are terribly divisive.  Dalton is a strong, positive young man with an open mind and heart.  No matter your politics, you can learn from Dalton because he takes action.  We appreciate his time talking leadership and action on the ictpodcast.

It is with a joyful heart that we welcome back the best co-host and  friend anyone could have.  I am so happy to be sharing the microphone with my friend Michael as we talk about life in 2020.