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Dec. 7, 2023

Andrew Kahl's Guide to Excellent Customer Service

In this episode, Avetis Antaplyan interviews Andrew Kahl, CEO of BackBox, about his experience in building and selling startups, the importance of customer success, and the impact of AI on network automation and security. And...

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Nov. 30, 2023

What Happened To OpenAI? With Alexander De Ridder

Join Avetis Antaplyan in an enlightening episode as he converses with Alexander De Ridder, the tech maestro behind INK Content, Inc., and Smyth OS. Alexander shares his extensive knowledge on AI's revolutionary role in busine...

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Nov. 22, 2023

How to Foster Healthy Feedback At Work With Jason Rosoff

In an enlightening episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, host Avetis Antaplyan engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Jason Rosoff, CEO of Radical Candor. They delve into the nuances of the Radical Candor philosoph...

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Nov. 18, 2023

Navigating The Delicate Dance Of Bringing Teams Back

In this insightful solo episode, Avetis Antaplyan, a member of the Forbes Tech Council, explores the evolving landscape of the workplace as teams gradually return to the office. Drawing from his recent Forbes article, "Redefi...

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Nov. 10, 2023

The Art of Tech Recruiting With Jeff Mitchell

In this insightful episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, Avetis Antaplyan sits down with his business partner, Jeff Mitchell, a seasoned tech recruiting expert with over 35 years of experience. Jeff, the driving force behind...

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Nov. 1, 2023

From Landscaping to Leading a Tech Company W/ Bryan Clayton

In this illuminating episode, Avetis chats with Bryan Clayton, the driving force behind GreenPal. Transitioning from a background in landscaping to creating a revolutionary tech-driven platform, Bryan shares the strategies, c...

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Oct. 25, 2023

Achieving 7-Figure Success with Robert Indries

In this riveting episode, Avetis sits down with the multifaceted entrepreneur Robert Indries. From humble beginnings in Transylvania, Robert has traveled the globe, founded multiple 7-figure businesses, and contributed immens...

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Oct. 18, 2023

How To 10x Your Business By Hiring For Retention

In this solo episode, Avetis delves into the transformative power of hiring for retention. Through effective hiring practices that align with business objectives and retention-focused strategies, businesses can experience unp...

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Oct. 11, 2023

How To Understand Data to Make Smart Decisions With Kevin Hanegan

Through many years of working in a variety of businesses and industries, Kevin has been able to leverage technology and psychology to improve organizational performance and transform businesses into high performing organizati...

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Oct. 4, 2023

AI That Has The Power to Scam You With Craig Sixta

Welcome back to another enlightening episode with Avetis Antaplyan! This week, Avetis is joined by the dynamic Craig Sixta, the experienced entrepreneur and technological strategist behind the success of Element Technologies....

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Sept. 27, 2023

Navigating Tech Entrepreneurship with JetRockets’ Natalie Kaminski

Introduction: In this enriching episode of our podcast, Avetis Antaplyan engages in a captivating conversation with Natalie Kaminski, the seasoned tech entrepreneur and the driving force behind JetRockets. With a diverse and ...

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Sept. 21, 2023

Redefining User Experience With UX Expert Makoto Kern

In today’s episode, we're thrilled to have Makoto Kern, the Founder and UX Principal of a leading Product Development and Design Agency. With nearly two decades in the UX Product Design realm, Makoto brings a wealth of knowle...

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Aug. 30, 2023

Transforming Data into Assets: Kevin Marcus on AI and Dirty Data

In this week's episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, Avetis Antaplyan sits down with Kevin Marcus, the Co-founder and CTO of Versium. They dive into critical topics, including the end of third-party cookies, the "dirty data ...

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Aug. 23, 2023

The Art of Productive Conflict: Transforming Tech Teams with Douglas …

Welcome to another episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook. This week, host Avetis Antaplyan sits down with Douglas Squirrel, a technology virtuoso with 40 years of coding experience and 20 years of leading software teams. Doug...

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Aug. 16, 2023

From Navy SEALs to Startups: Adrian Koehler's Take on Performance-Dri…

In this week's eye-opening episode, Avetis sits down with the dynamic Adrian Koehler, a revered leadership coach known for his transformational work with founders and high-performance teams. Dive deep into the realms of leade...

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Aug. 9, 2023

MSPs, Vendor Strategies, and the Business of Tech With Dave Sobel

In this enlightening episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, host Avetis Antaplyan sits down with the tech industry's luminary, Dave Sobel. Dive deep into the world of Managed Service Providers (MSPs), unravel the nuances of w...

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Aug. 2, 2023

Driving Change in Tech: Unpacking Leadership Strategies with Jeff Ton

In this week's episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, our host Avetis Antaplyan sits down with renowned speaker, IT expert, and best-selling author, Jeff Ton. With a wealth of experience spanning 35 years, Jeff occupies a uni...

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July 26, 2023

The Tech Leader's Investment Guide: Real Estate, Angel Investing, & C…

In this insightful episode of the Tech Leader's Playbook, co-host Nickolas Natali sits down with our very own Avetis Antaplyan, co-founder of Hireclout. Together, they explore the complexities and opportunities in the world o...

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July 19, 2023

Avetis's Hiring Philosophy and Startup Investment Strategies

Welcome to a special crossover episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook. In this episode, we bring you a unique conversation from The Nickolas Natali Show, where our own Avetis Antaplyan dives into the genesis of Hireclout, shar...

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July 12, 2023

Insights and Strategies from Industry Titans

Welcome to a special edition of The Tech Leader's Playbook. In this episode, host Avetis Antaplyan curates the top insights shared by our esteemed guests from the past nine episodes, offering a goldmine of information for tec...

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July 5, 2023

Leveraging Referrals to Skyrocket Your Tech Business

Welcome to another informative episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, where our hosts Avetis Antaplyan and Nickolas Natali delve into one of the most effective, yet often overlooked strategies to grow your business - referral...

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June 28, 2023

CTO of OpenTable Talks AI & Tech Leadership With Cormac Twomey

Welcome to another enlightening episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook. Today, we sit down with Cormac Twomey, a seasoned tech leader with vast experience from giants like eHarmony and OpenTable. In this episode, Cormac shares...

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June 21, 2023

Transforming Employee Engagement: A Deep Dive with Katrina Ghazarian

Welcome to another enlightening episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, where we bring you in-depth conversations with leaders in the tech industry. In this week's episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Katrina Ghazarian, an...

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June 14, 2023

Beating Burnout: Achieving Work-Life Balance with Scott Anderson

In this enriching episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, Avetis Antaplyan is joined by guest Scott Anderson , an executive coach and the founder of DoubleDare. They delve into the crucial topic of burnout — how to recognize i...

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