BizTech Superhero

BizTech Superhero: the podcast that empowers you to unleash the technology superpowers within your business! Hosted by business technology expert Joshua McNary, each episode features short, insightful interviews with business leaders, industry experts, and thought leaders, delivering actionable information you can implement right away. Listen we dive into the latest tech trends, tools, and strategies to help small and medium-sized businesses thrive in today’s digital landscape. Whether you're looking to streamline operations, enhance productivity, or harness the latest innovations, you can become a "BizTech Superhero" and transform your business into a tech-savvy powerhouse. Subscribe now and discover how to unlock your business's most significant challenges using the superpowers of technology.

BizTech Superhero is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 24 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts BizTech Superhero, a business show with 24 episodes published.

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  Episode #24

  The Human Touch in Leadership: How Joel Bennett Bridges Technology and People Skills

  Sep 21, 202631 min

  Host Joshua McNary welcomes Joel Bennett , owner of Veel Hoeden Consulting , who develops frontline leadership in blue-collar organizations by focusing on measurable impact rather than box-checking training. Joel explains why the transition from top performer to supervisor is difficult, highlighting mindset shifts, fear of failure, and the challenge of holding effective coaching conversations. He describes his approach of “structured discomfort,” emphasizing real-world application between sessions and measuring success through behavior change and metrics like turnover and engagement. The conversation also connects leadership development to technology adoption, noting that tools only work when processes and culture support them. Joel discusses using AI to prepare for coaching conversations while keeping people accountable for solving people problems, and advises businesses to start small with new technology, fail fast, and build value incrementally. 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 01:44 Joel’s Leadership Mission 02:49 From Doer to Supervisor 05:10 Mindset Shift and Coaching 09:18 Who Invests in Training 13:42 Training vs Tech Parallels 18:18 AI for Tough Conversations 22:43 Keep Humans in Charge 27:02 Start Small with Tech 30:02 Connect and Wrap Up

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  Episode #22

  Tech Strategies for Small Businesses: Jen Speers on AI, Branding, and More

  Jul 27, 202627 min

  Host Joshua McNary welcomes Jen Speers , founder of Moonwake Collaborative in Des Moines, Iowa, a virtual assistant and digital marketing agency supporting small businesses with admin help, branding, websites, and social media through a team of 17 specialists. They discuss the value of supporting local businesses, how Moonwake coordinates work across time zones using Asana for task management and Slack for culture and communication, and how client assets and meetings are managed through Google Workspace, Google Meet, and Gemini for transcripts and action items. Jen explains using AI for efficiency, SOP creation, and idea springboards without replacing human creativity, noting limitations like AI-generated logos requiring recreation for printing and trademarking. Her actionable tip: define where AI fits while staying authentic, citing consumer trust and purchase behavior tied to authenticity.

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  Episode #21

  Balancing Technology and Human Connection: A Conversation with Sparkle

  Jun 8, 202637 minS0

  <p>Host Joshua McNary welcomes Charley “Sparkle” Lapamardo, a San Diego-based speaker, singer, emcee, and facilitator, to discuss communication, meaningful experiences, and using technology to empower connection. </p><p>Charley describes Sparkle Works “front stage” work hosting and facilitating team-building experiences as well as  “backstage” coaching that helps speakers unlock confidence and reduce blocks so audiences can receive their message. They explore common entrepreneurial themes like doubt, iterative growth, and reframing “imposter syndrome” through evidence. </p><p>The conversation examines how technology—especially AI—can push people toward efficiency without intention, raising questions about mission alignment, human community, and unintended costs. Charley emphasi...

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  Episode #20

  Leadership Clarity in a Tech-Driven World with Cory Dunham

  May 4, 202633 minS0

  <p>Host Joshua McNary welcomes executive coach and keynote speaker Cory Dunham of Cory Dunham Advisory (Ann Arbor, Michigan), who helps founder-led service businesses close the gap between the value they deliver and the growth they experience. </p><p>Cory shares his background co-owning a family marketing business that evolved from pre-internet, handshake-based relationships to modern digital operations, and explains how he uses aviation metaphors to emphasize continual course correction. They discuss how abundant low-cost tools and fast-changing AI create distraction and “C+” execution, shrinking attention spans, and over-reliance that can reduce depth in decision-making. </p><p>Cory stresses intentional, values...

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  Episode #19

  Innovating with Purpose: Steve Shriver on Capitalism, Community, & Technology

  Apr 6, 202632 minS0

  <p>Steve Shriver on Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurship, Automation, and Tech at EcoLips & More</p><p><br>Host Joshua McNary interviews Steve Shriver, CEO of EcoLips and Bug Soother in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, a serial entrepreneur who owns five businesses and advises startups. Shriver describes EcoLips as a certified B Corp guided by the triple bottom line of people, planet, and profit, and shares how mountaineering experiences shape his approach to goal-setting, resilience, and perspective. </p><p>He outlines his other ventures—Bug Soother, Brewhemia cafe, Soko Outfitters, and The Olympic event venue—plus a new patented product, Secure Outlet, and recounts makin...

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