Talk to Th3 Doc with Steve Meek

🎧 In Episode 118 of Talk To Th3 Doc, host Steve “The Doctor” Meek sits down with staffing strategist James Bier to tackle one of the biggest challenges facing today’s SMB leaders — the 42-day hiring drag and the hidden costs that come with it. From AI-generated resumes that blur candidate quality to LinkedIn networking that opens new recruiting pipelines, this episode unpacks how proactive hiring...

In this episode, Steve “The Doctor” Meek welcomes Mark McIntosh, Founder & CEO of RevGrow, to explore how SMB leaders can move beyond random referrals and build a consistent growth engine. They unpack the power of LinkedIn, how to nurture referral partners, and why personalization is the edge that wins almost every time. Top 3 Takeaways: Referrals aren’t enough – 68% of SMBs struggle with lead gen...

🎧 In Episode 116 of Talk To Th3 Doc, Steve “The Doctor” Meek sits down with Luis Giraldo, Chief Evangelist at ScalePad, to discuss how SMB leaders can stop treating IT as a cost center and start using it as a growth engine. 🔥 Top Takeaway: “Only 15% treat IT as strategic.” Most SMBs still see IT as overhead. Luis shares how to reframe IT as a business outcomes partner. 📌 What you’ll learn in th...

Top Takeaway “Lead by example; it speaks volumes.” Are you leading in a way your team can follow—or just telling them what to do? In this episode, you’ll learn how customer service, communication, and leadership intersect in 2025. Expect insights that will help you evaluate your own habits, connect more deeply with clients, and build stronger teams. Guest Bio Jose Duarte, CCIM – Commercial Real Es...

💡 Top Takeaway “If you know your numbers, you know whether you’re winning.” ❓ Are you flying blind in your sales process? 👉 If you're an SMB owner still relying on gut instinct instead of metrics, this episode is your wake-up call. Learn how to build a scalable, predictable sales machine — and what your numbers are really telling you. 👤 Guest Bio Joe English, VP of Member Success at TruMethods...

“No ASAP. ASAP is poison for cultures.” – Andy Roller Are you letting urgency derail your company’s focus? In this episode, Andy Roller shares why slowing down, clarifying priorities, and letting marketing lead strategy will set your organization apart in a noisy, AI-driven world. 👉 Leaders will walk away with practical tools to align marketing and sales, strengthen client relationships, and buil...

🩺 Reason for the Appointment Matthew Hudson – Episode 111 Leadership speaker, author & founder of Layla Rose Ranch 💡 Top Takeaway “Soft skills outrank technical skills.” – Matthew Hudson 🔍 Do your leaders actually listen—or just instruct? In this surprising episode, we explore what rescue horses can teach us about leadership, emotional intelligence, and organizational culture. You'll learn how...

In this episode, Steve welcomes Dr. Joshua Wilson, behavioral finance expert and Founder of NeuBeFi, to uncover the hidden influence of subconscious decision-making in your business strategy. 💡 Top Takeaway “The brain decides before the mind.” Marketing, messaging, and technology alignment all fail when you forget the emotional driver of client decisions. This episode shows you how to build trust...

💡 What do cowboy boots, China tariffs, and mindset coaching have in common? This episode will change how you think about margins, manufacturing, and leadership clarity. Jeff Jones reveals how something as small as a 4¢ tariff can create a multi-million-dollar ripple—and how to turn disruption into direction. "Every penny counts right now." Guest Bio Jeff Jones, Founder of Twisted X, built an icon...

💡 Top Takeaway “This is a credit, not a deduction.” Think R&D tax credits are just for scientists in lab coats? Think again. In this episode, Tax Point Advisors' Rob Bryant and Jeff Feingold explain how even small service businesses and nonprofits may qualify — and why leaving money on the table is riskier than you think. You'll learn: ✅ Why Section 41 and Section 174 matter now ✅ The surprisin...

🎧 Episode 107: The AI-Cybersecurity Collision: Why Identity Is Now Your Weakest Link Guest: Keith Pasley – Identity & Governance Strategist 🎯 Summary: Identity is no longer just an IT responsibility—it's now the central pillar of your cybersecurity strategy. In this episode, Keith Pasley explains how identity has become the new perimeter, how AI accelerates credential-based attacks, and why SMBs...

Is your SMB truly ready for today's cyber threats? In Episode 106 of Talk To Th3 Doc, Steve Meek is joined by cybersecurity strategist Michael Senkbeil to unpack the must-know compliance checklist for small and mid-sized businesses. Whether you're working toward CMMC, navigating cyber insurance requirements, or just trying to lock down your business, this episode delivers practical, jargon-free gu...

🔎 Reason for the Appointment Unlocking Business Value: Exit Planning for SMB OwnersWith Terry Chevalier, Chief Value Architect at Mastery Partners – Episode 105 🎯 Top Takeaway “If your business can’t run without you, it’s not ready to sell.” What’s your business really worth — and would a buyer see it the same way? Terry Chevalier shares how small business owners can turn their company into a tr...

Are you building a business that can run without you—or one that runs you ragged? In Episode 104 of Talk To Th3 Doc, Steve Meek is joined by Business Scaling Coach Stacy Eads to talk about one of the most overlooked truths in entrepreneurship: scaling is not about size—it’s about systems. You’ll hear why so many seasoned business owners struggle when it’s time to sell or step away—and what you can...

David Russell | Strategic Account Manager, Blackpoint Cyber | Episode 103 Talk To Th3 Doc Podcast Hiring expert and leadership coach David Russell of Blackpoint Cyber joins us to break down what’s sabotaging your talent strategy—and what to do about it. “A great hire doesn’t happen by accident—it happens by process.” – David Russell Are you hiring based on gut instincts? If so, it might be costing...

Episode 101: Are You Missing the Tools That Work for Growing Organizations? Guest: Eric Dykes, EOS Implementer at EOS Worldwide Host: Steve “The Doctor” Meek Summary: What if the missing link in your business was structure and vision? This episode dives into EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System), offering actionable insights for business leaders who want clarity, traction, and sustainable growth....

🎙 Episode 101: Are You Missing the Tools That Work for Growing Organizations? Guest: Eric Dykes, EOS Implementer at EOS WorldwideHost: Steve “The Doctor” Meek Summary:What if the missing link in your business was structure and vision? This episode dives into EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System), offering actionable insights for business leaders who want clarity, traction, and sustainable growth....

In the inaugural episode of Talk to the Doc, host Steve "The Doctor" Meek introduces the podcast’s mission to help small business owners, local governments, and nonprofit organizations better understand technology. With a background in business, networking, and cybersecurity, Steve emphasizes the importance of making complex tech concepts accessible and relatable. Steve shares a personal story fro...