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Welcome to The Digital Journey Podcast!

In this episode we explore "Will 3D Printing Change Manufacturing Forever?" with special guests Adam Hecht and Alex Tholl, Co-Founders of Dive Design.

Adam and Alex spearhead Dive Design which is a multidisciplinary design firm offering a range of product design and development services with a mission of accelerating the adoption of 3D printing across industries by turning 3D printing jargon into marketing gold!

They embody this mission to a "T" by not only helping customers through Dive Design, but they also leverage their deep expertise in product design and additive manufacturing to build product companies that deliver valuable solutions while increasing awareness to the benefits of 3D printing.

Their latest venture, 3D Pets, provides hand-crafted prosthetics and orthotics at an affordable price to help animals of all sizes; from cats to dogs to cows regain their ability to walk and run.

Learn more at https://www.divedesignco.com/ and https://www.3dpetsprosthetics.com/

Episode Highlights and Key Talking Points:

• Featured Guests Intro - Adam and Alex: 1:45
• Driving Adoption Through Awareness: 6:35
• How Companies are Applying 3D Printing: 8:20
• Traditional Manufacturing vs. 3D Printing: 16:45
• Benefits of Additive Manufacturing: 21:37
• Commercial Use Cases and Materials: 26:05
• Alleviating Sourcing Challenges: 36:25
• Proactiveness Creates Advantages: 40:00
• The Future of Digital Inventory: 43:17
• Questions Limitations and Safety: 45:10
• Reducing Shipping Constraints: 50:15
• Innovation and Time to Market: 53:00
• 3D Pets - Animal Prosthetics : 57:50
• The Power of Iteration: 1:00:00
• Using Partnerships Drive Growth: 1:05:02
• Dive Designs Goals and Future Outlook: 1:08:20
• Closing Statements: 1:11:43

Follow and Connect with Adam & Alex, Dive Design, and Bionic Pets

Dive Design Website: https://www.divedesignco.com/

3D Pets Website: https://www.3dpetsprosthetics.com/

Adam's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-hecht-b55959104/

Alex's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandertholl/

Dive Design's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/divedesign/

Dive Design's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Divedesignco

Dive Design's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/divedesignco/

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Welcome to another episode of The Digital Journey Podcast!

In this episode we explore "The Power of Blockchain & Future of Financial Services" with special guest Corey Stedman, Founder of Greenfire.

Corey Stedman is an engineer and certified bitcoin professional that has spoken on panels in regards to the cryptocurrency industry.

Corey and his team at Greenfire aim to build solutions that bridge the gap between the virtual and real world.

They are in the process of launching their first solution called Greenery which is a cryptocurrency wallet and accounting software designed to support the management and transactions of cryptocurrency holdings to meet the needs of individual users as well as businesses in real-time.

Learn more at http://www.greenfire.io/ and https://www.greenery.finance/

Episode Highlights and Key Talking Points:

• Featured Guest Intro - Corey Stedman: 1:45
• Write Things Down: 7:18
• Learning from Failure: 15:27
• Drivers of Cryptocurrency Growth: 18:31
• What Is Cryptocurrency?: 19:36
• The History of Open-Source Technology: 24:01
• How Open Source and Blockchain Influenced Crypto: 30:05
• Dispelling the Myths Surrounding Crypto Hacks: 39:10
• How To Apply Blockchain Technology: 53:10
• Does Crypto Enable Illicit Activity?: 11:11:10
• Greenery Wallet Demo (Quickbooks & Crypto Wallet): 1:21:10
• Features and Benefits: 1:30:06
• Corey's View on Technology: 1:37:32
• What Technology Will Have The Biggest Impact in Next 5 Years?: 1:42:25
• Closing Statements: 1:47:32

Follow and Connect with Corey Stedman and Greenfire

• Corey's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corey-desir/
• Corey's Medium: https://medium.com/@coreystedman
• Corey's Twitter: https://twitter.com/coreydesir
• Greenfire Website: http://www.greenfire.io/
• Greenfire Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greenfire-inc/
• Greenfire Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greenfire.io/
• Greenfire Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenfire.io/
• Greenfire Twitter: https://twitter.com/Greenfire_io

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Welcome to another episode of The Digital Journey Podcast!

In this episode we explore "Empowering Leaders to Drive Change from Within" with special guest Gerald O'Connor, Founder of GOCP

Gerald O’ Connor is a renowned thought leader, published author, and speaker. On the cornerstone of business and development, O’Connor stands firmly on his belief that mentorship is a key part of success at all levels of business and commerce.

A 30-year odyssey from public house to sport's administration has led to GOCP Global.

GOCP is a technology-driven program for Founders, Boards of Directors, and C-Suite Executives in Industrial and Organizational Psychology.

GOCP helps board of directions steer the business and manage their meetings more effectively by deploying their four key pillars.

Governance, Opportunity, Community, and Processes.

Learn more at https://oconnorleadership.com/

Episode Highlights and Key Talking Points:

• Feature Guest Intro - Gerald O'Connor: 1:20
• The Birth of GOCP: 9:28
• Challenges Faced by Start Ups: 13:28
• Why You Need a Clear Vision: 16:16
• Creating Impactful Meetings: 19:27
• Virtual Meetings - Video On vs. Off?: 23:57
• The Importance of Rhythm: 28.26
• Diversity In Meetings: 35:40
• The Nuclear Option Story: 50:33
• Takeaways and Thoughts: 1:03:35
• Gerald's View on Technology: 1:17:37
• The Future of Work: 1:23:37
• Closing Statements: 1:32:32

Follow and Connect with Gerald O'Connor and GOCP

• Website: https://oconnorleadership.com/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oconnorleadership/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gocp/

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Welcome to the tenth episode of The Digital Journey Podcast!

In this episode we explore "Standardizing Cannabis For The Future" with special guest Lezli Engelking, Founder and CEO of FOCUS (Foundation of Cannabis Unified Standards)

Founded in 2014 as The Cannabis Health and Safety Organization, FOCUS addresses the many short comings in quality, safety, and consistency that became evident with the explosive growth of the global legal cannabis industry.

Their certification process is designed around proven processes for quality and safety.

FOCUS certification is a partnership designed to help cannabis businesses achieve their goals and vision, improve efficiency, remain compliant, and minimize risks.

Learn more at www.focusstandards.org

Episode Highlights and Key Talking Points:

• Feature Guest Intro - Lezli Engelking: 2:01
• Identifying the Need for Standards in Cannabis: 5:03
• Who is FOCUS and what is your mission?: 7:10
• The Key Stakeholders of the Cannabis Industry: 8:20
• Why Regulating Cannabis is Different from Other Industries: 11:24
• Barriers to Entering the Industry: 15:28
• The Need for Standards and Regulations: 20:29
• Defining Medicinal vs. Recreational Cannabis: 26:20
• Traditional Manufacturers and Cannabis Product Partnerships: 29:43
• USA vs. Other Countries Approach to Cannabis: 33:01
• Challenges with the Current Processes in the US: 35:01
• The Impact to Small Businesses & Agricultural Industry: 37:48
• Who Will Drive Regulation and Standardization? : 41:08
• Common Misconception about Compliance: 45:45
• FOCUS's Proposed Standards Framework: 48:55
• Consequences due to a Lack of Standardization: 57:22
• How Can Emerging Technologies Help the Industry?: 1:05:50
• Seed to Sale vs. MTREC Reporting: 1:09:17
• Common Technology Challenges Faced by The Industry: 1:10:42
• How To Apply Technology in a Meaningful Way: 1:13:02
• FOCUS's Gap Analysis: 1:25:45
• Closing Statements: 1:29:08

Follow and Connect with Lezli Engelking and FOCUS

• Website: https://www.focusstandards.org/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lezli/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/focus-foundation-of-cannabis-unified-standards/

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Welcome to the ninth episode of The Digital Journey Podcast!

In this episode we explore "How Cloud and Remote Work Are Impacting Ecosystems" with special guest James Barrood, Founder and CEO of Innovation+.

James is among the primary leaders of the east coast's innovation ecosystem.

Over the past 20+ years he has helped nurture the region’s entrepreneurial, innovation and technology communities.

He has been recognized as a Power 100 List leader and a Top 100 Influencer for the past few years.

He recently concluded five years as CEO of the regional trade association (NJ, NY, PA), the NJ Tech Council, which is among the largest and most respected membership organizations of its kind nationwide with 1,000+ member companies.

All leading him to his newest venture, Innovation+, a curated global community of thoughtful, engaged entrepreneurs and innovators!

Learn more at https://innovationplus.us/

Check Out Jame's TED Talk on the same topic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVwE24gEUS0

Episode Highlights and Key Talking Points:

• Feature Guest Intro - James Barrood: 1:54
• How Covid has Impacted Ecosystems: 5:03
• The Hallmarks of a Successful Ecosystem: 7:15
• Challenges with Creating an Ecosystem: 11:58
• How Ecosystems and Communities Have Changed : 16:24
• Why Silicon Valley is a "Model" Ecosystem: 26:10
• The Shifts Caused by Remote Work: 31:58
• Learning, Hiring, and Culture is Changing: 41:00
• Improving Employee Retention: 49:47
• How Companies Are Investing in Innovation: 55:18
• The Importance of Immigration and Diversity 1:01:28
• Closing Statements: 1:11:52

Follow and Connect with James Barrood and Innovation+

• Website: https://innovationplus.us/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesbarrood/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/JamesBarrood
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JamesBarrood

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Welcome to the eighth episode of The Digital Journey Podcast!

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In this episode we explore "How Technology Fosters Human Connection" with special guest Andrew Horn, Co-Founder and CEO of Tribute.co.

Tribute started in the summer of 2014 as a simple gift from Miki to Andrew (Co-Founder).

Miki sent an email out to 20 of Andrew’s closest friends and family members and asked them to send in a video telling Andrew why they loved him or how he’s impacted their life.

The result was a 20-minute video montage that was the most meaningful gift Andrew had ever received.

After hearing how difficult it was for Miki to create the Tribute, Andrew had a lightbulb moment.

What started as a simple gift, grew into a business and movement to help the masses experience the same joy that Andrew felt that first night.

Tribute was born.

Since then, Tribute has sent more than 2,000,000 love-filled Tribute videos on their platform!

Episode Highlights and Key Talking Points:

• Feature Guest Intro - Andrew Horn: 2:10
• How Tribute Came to Life : 2:52
• Andrew's Experiences & Journey Prior to Tribute: 7:30
• Why Humans Need Connection and Relationships: 12:51
• How to Transition to a New Environment and Form Connections: 21:10
• The Value of Connections and Personal Growth: 23:57
• Human Connection - Internal vs. External Values: 27:20
• Social Flow Framework (ICAN): 29:22
• How Tribute Utilizes Technology to Foster Human Connection: 38:08
• Does the Scale of a Platform Impact the Way We Connect?: 41:57
• The Importance of "Intentionality" and Technology Ethics: 45:22
• Andrew's View of Technology and Digital Transformation: 53:27
• The Value of Gaining Knowledge Through Communities: 56:35
• Tribute's Focus and Goals for 2022: 1:01:09
• Tribute Promo Code: 1:04:50
• Closing Statements: 1:06:00

Follow and Connect with Andrew Horn & Tribute.co

• Website: https://www.tribute.co/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewhorn/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tribute/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrewreedhorn/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wetribute
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tribute.co/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEKav4rSd2TKIir7KpRBTkQ
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/wetribute

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Welcome to the third episode of The Digital Journey Podcast!

In this episode we explore "Driving Change in Consumer Consumption" with special guest Jeff Alexander, Business Development Specialist for DynaVap.

DynaVap was born with the primary goal of creating a simple, battery-free Thermal Extraction Devices (TEDs).

Driven by passion and innovation, the founder created the VapCap.

Since then, their product line has exploded to include over 100 unique, customize-able devices.

DynaVap proudly designs, engineers, and manufactures all products in-house while using the highest quality materials available.

Click Here to Watch DynaVap's Product Video!

Episode Highlights and Key Talking Points:

• DynaVap - Promo Video: 2:29
• Feature Guest Intro - Jeff Alexander: 3:10
• Current Challenges in Supply Chain: 4:50
• Overview of the Cannabis Industry and DynaVap's Focus: 7:45
• Advice for Those Who Wants To Enter The Space: 9:07
• Brandon's Experience and Views on the Cannabis Industry: 12:01
• Why Experts from Other Spaces are Expanding into the Industry: 15:29
• DynaVap's Secret Sauce - Thermal Extraction: 16:43
• DynaVap Product Roadmap: 20:06
• DynaVap's Process for Introducing New Products: 22:30
• How Technology and Industry Progression Drives Growth for DynaVap: 23:55
• Cannabis Industry Growth Compare to The Alcohol Industry: 27:47
• Supply Chain Regulations: Track and Trace: 31:54
• How Regulations Impact Your Technology Spending: 33:28
• Where DynaVap Currently is in Their Digital Journey: 36:28
• How DynaVap Qualifies Customers and Captures Payments: 40:02
• The Importance of Technology and Talent: 41:02
• DynaVap Awareness and Conversion Rates: 44:13
• Product Positioning - Quality vs. Price: 45:55
• How DynaVap Leverages Customer Demand to Identify The Best Technology : 49:05
• The Importance Forming Standard Processes Before Apply Technology: 53:37
• Closing Statements: 57:28

Follow and Connect with Jeff Alexander & DynaVap

• Website: https://www.dynavap.com/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-alexander-4108335/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dynavap/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dynavap/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dynavap/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCebV4cXRdXIncnHHnGYt1Hg
• Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/Dynavap/
• Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/DynaVap

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Welcome to the second episode of The Digital Journey Podcast!

In this episode we explore "The Power Of Creative Learning" with special guest Laura Hart, Founder and CEO of Robofun! Robofun provides after-school programs to youth in technology and multimedia.

Their mission is to construct solutions that inspire students and teachers and address the widest possible range of academic standards.

With philosophy of learning rooted in constructivism, Robofun emphasizes a hands-on problem solving and project-based approach to learning that challenges students to think creatively, apply concepts and actively "construct"

meaning!

Founded on the belief that individuals learn in unique and complex ways, this approach offers students an opportunity to conduct their own research and experiments in the pursuit of knowledge.

Episode Highlights and Key Talking Points:

• Feature Guest Intro - Laura Hart - 2:12
• Laura's "Ah-ha" Moment - 9:07
• The Power of an Entrepreneurial Mindset - 15:27
• Philosophies of Learning - Constructivism - 21:20
• The Unspoken Challenges of Standardize Education - 25:48
• Why Laura Homeschooled Her Son - 29:23
• Finding Your Circles of Strength - 31:44
• Laura's Most Memorable Learning Moment - 33:22
• Brandon's Most Memorable Learning Moment - 34:01
• Bryan's Most Memorable Learning Moment - 39:07
• Good Relationships Build Successful Fulfillment - 42:02
• Putting People Before Profits - 43:24
• The Impact of Alternative Learning Solutions - 44:30
• Why Colleges Will Drive Change In Education - 48:37
• "Splash" Weekend Learning Programing - 50:32
• Challenges Laura and Robofun Faced In Their Early Days - 53:23
• Accepting You Cant Be Good at Everything - 55:25
• What Works Today, May Not Work For Tomorrow - 56: 35
• Where Robofun Is Today - 58:01
• How Laura and Robofun Apply Technology - 1:00:01
• Dont Suffer from Founder Syndrome - 1:04:13
• How To Lead By Example and Empower Your Employees - 1:05:15
• How To Communicate Opportunties You See To Management or Customers - 1:10:15
• We're All Made From Our Experiences - 1:16:25
• Using Technology as a Tool - 1:18:26
• Closing Statements: 1:21:08

Follow and Connect with Laura Hart & Robofun

Website: https://www.robofun.org/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-hart-5b11a92/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vision-education-&-media-vemny-/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Robofun/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robofun_nyc/

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Welcome to the first episode of The Digital Journey Podcast!

In this episode we cover "How to Harness Human Potential to Scale Teams" with special guest Jeff Yates, Partner of iWorkZone!

iWorkZone is leading the talent, mining, matching, and management revolution.

Their software delivers innovative tools to a variety of industries helping them identify and replicate top performers and develop their existing teams.

The system is automated, extremely simple to use, can be integrated with any applicant tracking system to empower employers to quickly and easily select the right person, reducing hiring costs and HR headaches.

Take you own Talent Selfie Assessment!

https://bit.ly/iworkzone-digitaljourney

Episode Highlights and Key Talking Points:

• Feature Guest Intro - Jeff Yates - 1:50
• The Layers of Human Potential - 10:35
• How the World Sees Us - 11:36
• The Downfall of Resumes - 18:20
• Your Internal Make Up - 22:31
• iWorkZone's Talent Selfie Assessment - 30:07
• Challenges with The Traditional Hiring Process - 34:21
• Assessment Results - Behavioral Profile - 38:35
• Assessment Results - Active vs. Passive - 45:08
• Assessment Results - Internal Wiring - 49:55
• Assessment Results - Team Results - 55:17
• The Benefits for Hiring Managers - 1:06:15
• Link to Take Free Assessment - 1:10:47
• iWorkZone's Digital Journey - 1:11:17
• What Digital Transformation Means to Jeff and iWorkZone: 1:12:14
• How To Know It's Time To Change: 1:14:44
• Balancing Maturity and Scalability: 1:17:21
• The Future Roadmap for iWorkZone: 1:18:25
• Closing Statements: 1:23:55

Follow and Connect with Jeff Yates

Website: http://iworkzone.net/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffcyates/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iworkzone/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IWorkZone

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This is episode 4 of the "How To Define Your Digital Journey" Web Series by Incipient Corp X Simple Business Help.

In this episode we cover the process of "Defining Your Digital Journey" with special guest Ari Pailakian, President and CEO, of Lab Pro Inc. and Thirsty Scientist!

Lab Pro Inc. is a leading manufacturer and supplier servicing the laboratory community since 1979 by offering the highest quality products, chemicals, PPE, cleanroom supplies, and microscopes for their customers worldwide.

Thirsty Scientist is a collection of high-end lab grade mixology drink ware, that takes inspiration from beakers and flasks that scientists use daily.

With over 20+ years of experience in sales and marketing, Ari has helped businesses drive growth before applying his own strategies to start his two latest companies!

Episode Highlights and Key Talking Points:

Feature Guest Intro - Ari Pailakian - 2:43

Signs It's Time To Transform - 9:17 -Source of Digital Opportunity - 20:24

How To Define Your Digital Journey - 26:49

Step 1: Align On The Why - 28:48

Step 2: Prepare for Culture Change - 34:37

Step 3: Start Small, But Strategic - 45:14

Step 4: Map Out Technology - 55:47

Step 5: Seek Out Partners & Expertise - 1:04:44

Step 6: Gather Feedback & Refine - 1:12:29

Step 7: Scale & Transform - 1:13:39

Closing Statements - 1:14:15

Follow and Connect with Ari Pailakian

Website: https://labproinc.com/

Website: https://thirstysci.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ari-pailakian-290ba7128/

Linkedin: https://www.facebook.com/Labproinc

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thirstyscientist/

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Welcome to Episode 3 of the "How To Define Your Digital Journey" Web Series by Incipient Corp X Simple Business Help.

In this episode we cover the "How Big Businesses Have Transformed" with special guest Lenny Kharitonov, President and CEO, of Emma Mason & Greenboard!

Emma Mason is a leading retailer of home furniture including bedrooms, dining rooms, living rooms and more.

On top of running, Emma Mason, Lenny founded Green Board in 2015, which is an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) solution built specifically for furniture retailers and distributors to help them improve their close ratio by providing tools that improve the unique workflows of the industry.

With over 20+ years of experience and invaluable contacts Lenny has been able to create two successful companies and help many more in the process!

Episode Highlights and Key Talking Points:

-Setting Up Live and Episode Intro - 0:00

-Feature Guest Intro- Lenny Kharitonov - 2:31

-The Impact of Revolutions - 10:43

-Why 70% of Transformations Fail - 20:40

-Setting Goals and Measuring ROI - 33:06

-Innovation Effectiveness Curve - 40:44

-Successful Transformation Stories - 48:15

-Coca-Cola - A Lesson in Vendor Selection - 49:17

-San Francisco 49ers - How to Embrace Analytics - 59:05

-Ikea - Transforming Legacy Retail into the Digital Age - 1:07:36

-Closing Statements - 1:13:30

Follow and Connect with Lenny Kharitonov:

Website: https://greenerp.io/

Website: https://emmamason.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennykharitonov/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmmaMasonOfficial

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This is the second episode of the "How To Define Your Digital Journey" Web Series by Incipient Corp X Simple Business Help.

In this episode we cover the "Why It's Time For Change" with special guest Mike Desmarais from Tension Corporation.

Tension Corporation is a leading manufacturer of custom envelope solutions, selling directly to business and organizations nationwide.

Producing BILLIONS of envelops a year for customers such as UBS, Geico, and AARP!

Episode Highlights and Key Talking Points:

• Feature Guest Intro -3:13
• The Current State of Transformation: 10:46
• How Tension is Transforming the Impact of Covid 19 - 10:47
• The Importance of Taking the First Step - 19:52
• Common Transformation Barriers -19:54
• Organizational Resistance to Change - 19:54
• Existing Systems & Infrastructure - 39:26
• Aligning IT & Business Strategy - 50:49
• Creating a Cultural Mindset For Change - 57:03
• The Four Key Drives of Change - 58:26
• Connectivity, Accessibility, Mobility - 58:27
• Growing Customer Demands - 1:12:36
• Empowering Your Employees - 1:21:34
• Digital Innovation - 1:32:52
• Why Its Time For Change - Key Statistics - 1:40:38
• Closing Statements - 1:46:42

Connect and Follow Mike Desmarais:

Website: https://tensionenvelope.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-j-desmarais-624b935/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TensionCorporation

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tensioncorp/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/tensioncorp

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This is the first episode of the "How To Define Your Digital Journey"Web Series by Incipient Corp X Simple Business Help.

In this episode we cover the "Power of Going Digital" with special guest John Forte, President of BetaTec Hop Products.

BetaTec is the application arm of the Barth-Haas Group.

The Barth-Haas Group was founded in 1794 and is the oldest and largest hops company in the world!

As part of the Barth-Haas Group, BetaTec draws on over 200 years of hop experience.

Their vertically integrated operations include every aspect of hops...growing, harvesting, processing, marketing, distribution and sales.

It's safe to say they know everything their is to know about hops!

Episode Highlights and Key Talking Points:

• Feature Guest Intro - John Forte - 1:24
• How John Defines Digital Transformation - 8:00
• What is Digital Transformation? - 10:02
• How to Align People, Processes, and Technology - 17:15
• Three Key Phases to Transforming Your Business - 28:35
• Digitization - 29:05
• Digitalization - 39:18
• Digital Transformation - 49:47
• The Power of Going Digital - Key Statistics - 1:03:05
• Closing Statements - 1:13:20

Follow and Connect with John Forte:

• Website: https://betatec.com
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnforte1/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/BetatecHops
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betatechopproducts/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkFIpTvblrQBUmhA5WHAWTA

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