Welcome to The Digital Transformist, where we empower CEOs to lead their companies through digital transformation with confidence and clarity. If you’re a CEO of a midsize company between $100 million and $250 million in revenue or have those companies in your portfolio, and your goal is to create enterprise scale and exit, this podcast is your essential guide to leveraging technology for growth.Join us each week as we dive deep into the world of digital transformation, focusing on non-tech-enabled industries like manufacturing, construction, and distribution. We also extend our expertise to private equity and M&A firms, providing actionable strategies to drive digital excellence across investments, optimizing for both growth and exit.Whether you’re already on the path to digital success or facing obstacles in your journey, our interviews with CEOs provide valuable insights, practical advice, and inspiring stories.Discover how successful leaders are removing friction from their businesses, implementing innovative solutions, and driving tangible results. From overcoming challenges to seizing opportunities, The Digital Transformist offers actionable strategies for every stage of your digital transformation journey.
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to The Digital Transformist, where we empower CEOs to lead their companies through digital transformation with confidence and clarity.
Recent episodes include "Are You Invisible to AI?" (28 October 2026, 38 minutes), "When AI Breaks More Than It Fixes" (21 October 2026, 34 minutes), and "Why AI Fails in the Real World" (14 October 2026, 29 minutes).
The Digital Transformist publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 29 minutes across 50 episodes.
Booking probability for The Digital Transformist is 40%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Digital Transformist requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Digital Transformist's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for The Digital Transformist are Business & Management Consulting and IT Services & Software Development. The Digital Transformist has a business audience.
The Digital Transformist is a business podcast with 50 episodes published.
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Episode #43
What if your decades of expertise mean nothing because AI can't find you? Ashley Smith reveals a stunning truth: even seasoned executives with elite networks are becoming invisible as AI search rewrites the rules of...
Episode #42
AI can write code faster than ever. But what happens when that speed comes at the cost of smarter decisions? In this episode of The Digital Transformist, host Michael LaVista sits down with CTO Josh Deason-Schroeder to...
Episode #41
Your AI works perfectly in testing. So why does it fall apart in the real world? Matt Soltau, Global Director of Strategy and Operations at Intelliphas, joins The Digital Transformist to reveal why even the most...
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What if the person negotiating on your behalf isn’t actually on your side? Bill Himmelstein, CEO and founder of Tenant Advisory Group, pulls back the curtain on commercial real estate and explains why going without...
Episode #38
Moving money across borders sounds simple. In practice, it can be anything but. Banks, exchange rates, intermediaries, compliance requirements, and outdated payment rails can all make international payments slower, more...
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What if 80% of your team's potential productivity is sitting idle right now? Kathy Eastwood, CEO and founder of E Equals Y, reveals that employee engagement hovers around just 20%—meaning leaders are leaving massive...
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What if the secret to building a mass market company was hiding in something as simple as a coffee bean? In this episode, Kristi Ross reveals how understanding her employees financial literacy turned into a competitive...
Episode #34
What if a difference of just a few miles could mean 20 years of life? In Chicago, where you live dramatically impacts how long you live—and Juan Rojas is using health system data to close that gap. In this episode, Juan...
Episode #33
Have you ever wondered what happens when a corporate executive "accidentally" becomes an entrepreneur? Stephanie Sylvestre wasn't looking to leave her comfortable corporate career—until a chance conversation about...
Episode #32
Construction opportunities have nearly doubled in 2025—and it's not just about buildings. Regional President Damian Eallonardo of W.E. O'Neill Construction reveals that optimism is driving unprecedented demand across...
Episode #31
The water shuts off mid-morning in Houston, and it's a stark reminder: we don't have the infrastructure to power AI at the scale everyone's betting on. Tamika Tyson, a veteran risk advisor with 25+ years managing...
Episode #25
In this episode of The Digital Transformist, host Michael LaVista sits down with Brian Floriani, Founder & Steward of BUKU Branded and founder of Bernie's Book Bank. Brian shares his innovative approach to social...
Episode #24
Are you a CPG brand struggling to scale without breaking the bank on senior talent? In this episode of The Digital Transformist, host Michael LaVista sits down with Les Hamilton, founder and CEO of CPG Integrated, to...
Episode #23
Beth Trejo, founder and CEO of ChatterKick, joins Mike LaVista on The Digital Transformist to talk about why trust is the word of the year -- and what that means for your brand's digital presence. From the dangers of...
Episode #22
Most business owners are sitting on a shocking amount of hidden profit - and they don't even know it. Tim Van Mieghem, operational excellence expert and author of "Shocking Profit," joins Mike LaVista on The Digital...
Episode #21
Welcome to The Digital Transformist with Michael LaVista! In this episode, we dive into the complex world of copyrights and AI with our special guest, Hannah Deason, the Chief Operating Officer at Caxy. The conversation...
Episode #20
Welcome to The Digital Transformist with Michael LaVista! In this episode, we have the privilege of chatting with Mark Pace, the CEO and founder of the Vital Longevity Institute. Mark's insights into longevity and...
Episode #19
Welcome to The Digital Transformist with Mike LaVista! In today's episode, we have the incredible Karen Todd sharing her inspiring journey of building her companies, including her current role as CEO and founder of...
Episode #18
Welcome to The Digital Transformist! In this episode, we have the dynamic CEO of Gemini Builds It, Courtney Wright, joining us for an exciting conversation. Courtney shares a captivating story of how she reconnected...
Episode #17
Our guest, Matt, the head of talent at our company, shares some eye-opening statistics about the impending changes in the labor market. With 2.7 million boomers expected to retire by 2030, there is a growing gap in the...
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