Technori Podcast

Jason VandeBoom, founder & CEO of ActiveCampaign, joins Scott in-studio at WGN to talk about the advantage his CRM has over others such as Salesforce, MailChimp, and HubSpot. If you listen, you can get almost TWO months of ActiveCampaign for absolutely FREE! The first two weeks are already free with a trial, but Technori can get you more. This episode is sponsored by Bank of America and MB Rea...

Jeff Katz, founder & CEO of Journera and original founder of Orbitz, joins Scott in-studio at WGN to share his insights on how travel companies can (and should) use data to connect and provide accommodating options to consumers. For travelers, it's not about the hotel you stay at, it's about the entire journey. This episode is sponsored by Bank of America and MB Real Estate.

Elizabeth Harz, CEO of Sittercity, joins Scott in-studio at WGN to share her classic bootstrapping story about how her on-demand babysitting company went from rags to riches (metaphorically speaking!). Everyone compares simple, accessible, quick-response programs to Uber, when instead they should be comparing them to SitterCity.

David Aronson, founder and CEO of Peanut Butter, joins Scott in-studio at WGN to give him the dark truth about student loans in the US. The total student loan debt has reached $1.5 trillion, and has become the nation's largest financial asset. This episode is sponsored by Bank of America and MB Real Estate.

Founder and CEO of Tandem, JC Grubbs, joins Scott in-studio to give us some lessons in how to not only rename your company, but rebrand it entirely in order to create a fresh persona, mission, and pitch. Tandem was once DevMynd before JC decided something needed to change. This episode is sponsored by Bank of America and MB Real Estate.

MaryLiz Lehman, CEO & co-founder of Pixavo, joins Scott in-studio at WGN to talk about the antiquated method of retailers today. It's not about what you sell (I can get anything from anywhere at any time), it's about how you sell it. Be transparent, and be open with your customers! This episode is sponsored by Bank of America and MB Real Estate.

John Dillon, founder and CEO of GuardianVets, joins Scott in-studio at WGN Radio to share how tech and triage came together to give his clients help when they need it the most. This episode is sponsored by Bank of America and MB Real Estate.

Brideside co-founder Nicole Staple joins Scott at WGN Radio to talk about all the fun that comes with preparing a wedding, but also all the stress, timing, and investment that can accompany it. But that's exactly what Brideside is here for. This episode is sponsored by Bank of America and MB Real Estate.

Author of "The Transparency Sale" Todd Caponi joins Scott in-studio at WGN Radio to discuss his new book, and how the art of the sale is almost a pastime these days. Whenever we see a salesperson, we immediately take a step back and think "Yeah okay, what are you trying to sell me?" Today's salespeople must change their approach, and Todd has been able to do it for several years now.

CEO of SOCIAL Sparkling Wine, Leah Caplanis, joins Scott at WGN Radio to talk about taking advantage of the opportunity given to you in life. Leah believes that if you come up with an idea, then no one is more suitable to see it through than you are. And we agree. You came up with the idea after all, didn't you?

Seller Labs CMO Jeff Cohen joins Scott in-studio to explain how third-party providers make a living through Amazon. It's more than an "if you can't beat them, join them" mentality; Amazon is helping "the little guy" by giving the world access to its products for low marketing prices and no need to keep inventory. This episode is sponsored by Bank of America and MB Real Estate.

Co-founder and CEO of Punchkick Interactive Zab Dabbas joins Scott at WGN Radio to outline how he uses a special process that allows everyone in his company an equal opportunity to grow. This episode is sponsored by Bank of America and MB Real Estate.

AVANT Communications co-founder and president Drew Lydecker joins Scott in-studio at WGN Radio to talk about what it takes to disrupt your marketplace. It's not about doing something new or coming up with a groundbreaking, history-making idea... it's about putting your head down, taking note of the competition, and doing what they do worst, best. This episode is sponsored by Bank of America and MB...

PediaSource founder and CEO Hema Raj Trukenbrod spoke to Scott in-studio at WGN Radio about what the heck he's going to do when he has his first kid! PediaSource is a network of trained, educated, vetted, trusted, and caring childcare experts. From neuropsychologists to potty-trainers, PediaSource can help you care for your child from age 0-18, anytime you need them.

Holistic CEO Tom Alexander joins Scott in-studio and WGN Radio once again to spread the good word of data. Company culture has been a focus for new and current employees over the last few years, and people are looking for ways to disrupt and improve it. We use data to help us in all aspects of life, so why can't we use data to help improve work culture and make work a better place for everyone? Th...

Chicago Blend board members Lindsay Knight and Kristi Dula join Scott in-studio at WGN Radio to shed light on the diversity issue Chicago companies face. VCs in the Windy City are, unsurprisingly, overwhelmingly white and male. It will take decades to make a large dent in those numbers, but the sooner we get started, the sooner it'll change. This episode is sponsored by Bank of America and MB Real...

YourBit founder and CEO Matt Minor joins Scott in-studio at WGN Radio to talk about why charity should be consistent throughout the year instead of just during the holiday season. When you spend $1.50 on something, YourBit rounds the credit card charge up to the next dollar, and you donate the remaining 50 cents to a charity. Using YourBit, people can donate to charity year-round without even havi...

YCharts CEO Sean Brown joins Scott in-studio at WGN Radio to help our listeners with investing. YCharts isn't just some dude telling you what and what not to invest in; it's a cloud-based investment research platform that uses data visualization to help people make smarter investment choices. This episode is sponsored by Bank of America and MB Real Estate .

JiMMYBAR! co-CEOs Jim Simon and Jason Wadler join Scott in-studio at WGN Radio to share how they became so successful in a market that is otherwise overflowing with competition. If you want a protein bar that isn't made of chalk and a bunch of incoherent ingredients, chances are it'll be tough to find one that also tastes good. This is the part where we say "This is where JiMMYBAR! comes in.&...

WeSolv CEO and Founder Stella Ashaolu joins Scott in-studio to share their experiences with "diversity" in the workplace. Companies often talk about diversity, spread its values, and exclaim how important it is, but do they practice it? “When I started, there were no black female founders in Chicago that readily came to mind, to whom I could go to for advice,” says Stella Ashaolu, founde...

What was once a futuristic notion has turned into a scary place to store our data. The cloud can be a tough place to understand, and an even tougher place to keep your data secure. Without the right professional advice and strategy, you might make a mistake that could cost you. Unitas Global CMO Scott Walker joins Scott in-studio at WGN Radio to try and explain the cloud to him. Large legacy busin...

This past year has turned a lot of average Joes into less-than-average investors, and we can thank the crypto surge for this. So you bought a share of a company, and then the stock dropped 60%... what do you do now? That's what keeps people away: the constant ups and downs of the market. Some of us are afraid to buy stocks, some of us are afraid to sell stocks, but some of us are nuts and actually...

Every time you throw an event, you make a statement about your company, your brand, and yourself. If you host a bad event, people will remember it and reference it whenever you come up in conversation. So you'd probably want to host the best experience for your guests, wouldn't you? PartySlate CEO Julie Novack joins Scott in-studio at WGN Radio to talk about how events should be more than just hav...

When Todd Unger was working for AOL many years ago, people told him he was nuts. "You're crazy! This is all a fad!" Well, who's nuts now? Media has come so far in the last couple decades, and Todd is no stranger to it. Old institutions are becoming digitized to keep up with the advancement of media. Ford is becoming a software company, newspapers are becoming online-only, and even Todd's...