Real Talk With Rob Tavi

Tune in to Real Talk Ft. David Loftus, the CEO & President of ECIA, (The Electronic Components Industry Association) as we explore the ongoing semiconductor shortage. With over 30 years of experience in the semiconductor field from Asia to the Americas, David breaks down the a massive semiconductor shortage crippling the Automotive & Electronics Manufacturing Industry. Join the conversation for in...

Tune in to episode 22 of Real Talk with Rob Tavi Ft. Vinh Giang and discover a life that transformed from humble beginnings to renowned magician, entrepreneur and keynote speaker. Learn about his upbringings and how he changed his entire outlook on the world through magic. After countless hours of practicing, he realized human connection was the other part of the story he was missing. With this in...

Tune in to this episode of Real Talk Ft. Stephen Pacinelli, Chief Marketing Officer of Bomb Bomb, as we dive into strategies driving customer engagement! While technology has provided us numerous methods to engage with customers online, building better relationships starts with making a human connection and video messaging improves the overall customer experience. Join us as Stephen Pacinelli brea...

Tune in to this episode Real Talk With Rob Tavi Ft. Philip Stoten as we explore the evolution of journalism supporting industry 4.0! Since Philip was young, he wanted to be a journalist, but an aptitude for science, the technology boom in Cambridge and his poor performance in English at school, led him into manufacturing, where he worked in design, manufacturing, management and sales and marketing...

Tune in to this episode of Real Talk Ft. Ethan Beute, the Author of the book "Rehumanize Your Business" and Chief Evangelist at BombBomb, as we explore methods to revamp the strategies used for building better business relationships using video messaging! Learn how to connect, communicate and convert while improving the customer experience! BombBomb makes it easy to build relationships through ema...

On this episode of Real Talk Ft. Delano McKenzie, dive into the world of quality control and discover what it takes to obtain not just ISO 9001 certifications, but also AS91020B & AS6081 certifications to support the aerospace, military and defense industries. IBS Electronics aims to continuously improve our quality management system to improve our customers experience. IBS Electronics was establi...

Dig into this episode of Real Talk Ft. Steve Cholas, Vice President/Business Development for Big Zeta & Managing Director of Dynamic Range Labs to discover his journey that revitalized Media for the Electronics Industry! From selling media space in 1983, to the digitalization of the first Media Company live on the web in 1994, discover how Steve’s Journey resulted in the development of Big Zeta! B...

On this Episode of Real Talk with Rob Tavi Ft. Sarah Kehoe, discover two of the driving forces leading the innovation that is bringing greater excitement to the electronics industry. Coming from similar backgrounds where the electronics industry is written in their DNA, both Sarah and Rob strive to introduce change through the digitalization of old school sales and marketing strategies. With conne...

On this Episode of Real Talk Ft. Scott Heinila, experience the first hand knowledge of a veteran investor as he gives advice that usually leads to happier retirement. Learn about the benefits of the vast variety of insurance plans and smart investment strategies for you, your family and your future! When Producers Choice Network opened for business in 1999, we had one small office and two phones....

Take an in-depth look at the driving force and leader behind the long lasting success of the Electronics Representatives Association. On this Episode of Real Talk Ft. ERA CEO Walter Tobin, Mr. Tobin discusses the previous events leading up to ERA as well as the major technical advancements him and his team have and made. Also be sure to check out the first look at ERA's new Virtual Expo announced...

In this Episode of Real Talk Ft. Paul Jolley, tune in to find out what inspired him to start Cooka, an innovator of high-performance potentiometers, and to get a first hand experience of the Covid-19 pandemic in China and the procedures they have implemented to slow the spread. Cooka focuses on high-end potentiometers, using an innovative silver paste process. Their products can be found in variou...

Present-day events have accelerated change within all aspects of business. We've seen how customer touch points have transformed by adopting the use of more digital methods and the urgency to innovate corporate or personal sales marketing strategies has heightened. In this episode of Real Talk with Rob Tavi, electronics marketing leader and CEO of Lectrix, Graham Kilshaw, shares incredible insight...

It require's both great leaders and strong teams to accomplish success, but how does one obtain this A team? Dive into Episode 11 of Real Talk with Rob Tavi Ft. Michael Roberts, Founder/CEO of Michael Roberts Solutions and discover his world of innovative recruitment methods that match the best talent with the leading Electronic Component Distributors around the world. MR-Solutions want to make a...

Tune in to Episode 10 of #RealTalk LIVE! and join the conversation with special guests and electronical marketing leaders Nicolette Emmino and Bryan DeLuca from Insomnicat Media, Inc. as we discover the power of storytelling, personal branding and how they’re introducing modern marketing methods to individuals and companies within the electronics industry by “Teaching All Companies To Be Media Com...

In this episode of Real Talk with Rob Tavi Ft. Richard Smith, learn about the evolution of technology in the electronics industry and the increasing number of fraudulent parts flooding the market. Discover how Richard and his team at ERAI are the World Leaders in electronics counterfeit mitigation solutions for manufacturers globally! Among ERAI's host of risk assessment tools is the world's large...

Four years ago, the birth of our first-born child forever changed my perspective and purpose of life. It’s been two years now since my wife Manna Kadar introduced me to Miracles for Kids, sparking that AHA moment of joy derived from the philanthropic world of giving back. Today, my wife and I carry the honor of co-hosting #RealTalk with co-founder and CEO of Miracles for Kids, Autumn Strier to und...

In this episode of Real Talk with Rob Tavi, Featured Guest - Nima Namdar and Rob Tavi dive into the evolution of construction post pandemic. Nima has enlightened our knowledge on the complexities of sincerity, selling, and the success that makes businesses thrive. Learn about his origin story as a child and how he developed all the skills to blossom into an innovative business development leader!

Real Talk Featuring Duncan Penny, the CEO of XP Power, has shown us that a mindset full of aspiration will let you succeed. Join them as they talk about their company upbringings, problems, solutions, and leadership skills they have encountered along the journey. Powering The World's Critical Systems, XP Power is committed to being a leading provider of power solutions, including AC-DC power suppl...

As an Immigrant student majoring in economics who transitioned into the electronics field, Nemanja has shown us that hard work every day allows us to produce any result. As a networker and innovator for the electronics industry, Nemanja supports electronics distributors and manufacturers with ideas and strategies to increase brand and product awareness resulting in maximized visibility online. Lea...

Real Talk with Rob Tavi Ft. Alec Hanson, Friend and Inspiration - Author of "Bypassed" dropping knowledge on the RealTalk modernizing your skillset in today's digital age with "The Power of Brand." Alec has shown over his 15 year career in this business to be a dynamic leader within the mortgage industry. During his career he’s spent years in production as a nationally ranked, top 1% loan originat...

Creating Real Talk Featuring Jackie Mattox, President/Founder of Women in Electronics has been a fantastic experience!! Learn about their efforts to empower not just women, but men too, it's actually WE the people of the electronics industry who should celebrate our accomplishments and develop ourselves personally and professionally! Women in Electronics (WE) strives to expand the talent in the El...

In this Father's Day Special Real Talk, Rob Tavi, Managing Director sits down with his Father, Founder and CEO/President of IBS Electronics Group for some "Real Talk!" Learn more about the evolution of IBS Electronics and how Bob Tavi has successfully converted his vision into reality -- building one of the top 50 electronics distributors globally!

Leaders share how to manage work/life balance while leveraging technology to adapt and thrive with IBS Electronics, Inc. Managing Director, Rob Tavi and our special guest, his wife, Manna Kadar, CEO/Founder of Manna Kadar Cosmetics!