Episodes

https://youtu.be/JDmbRAP9_Z4 In this special episode of the Rocket IT Business Podcast, we have the pleasure of speaking with a Wall Street Journal bestselling author and Co-Founder of GiANT, Jeremie Kubicek. Through his passion for entrepreneurship, Jeremie has coached businesses, like Google, Microsoft, and Chick-fil-A, helping leaders truly unlock their potential for success. Now, we’re excited to have him on the show to discuss his newest written work, The Peace Index: A Five-Part Framework...

https://youtu.be/OCiicuFI_Wg In episode 27 of the Rocket IT Business Podcast, we have the pleasure of speaking with Marlon Allen, founding partner of Ramp Marketing. While, on the surface, Marlon and his team are giving student athletes the tools to pursue their dreams, the organization’s underlying mission has proved to be so much more. In this segment, we learn how Marlon is working to help people see their tremendous potential to win in every aspect of their lives. In this episode, you’ll h...

https://youtu.be/Ni5hPhAkMOo As organizations have scrambled to adapt to health guidelines for commercial workspaces, Steven Tomlinson and Dave Hollister of Level Seven Facilities Services have served on the front lines of the pandemic. In episode 26 of the Rocket IT Business Podcast, audiences hear how Dave and Steven have built their business to embrace challenges and opportunities as they appear. In this episode, you’ll hear more about: The vision behind Level Seven Facilities Services Th...

https://youtu.be/ZH8sj3GJpGs With over 40 years of banking experience under his belt, Bill McDermott made the shift from business banker to consultant after life through him a curveball. In this episode of the Rocket IT Business Podcast, Bill provides audiences with the key steps every business should consider when attempting to accommodate the current needs of the marketplace. In this episode, you’ll hear more about: How business owners can become better financial managers How to make the tr...

https://youtu.be/hbweAGxzG0s In episode 24 of the Rocket IT Business Podcast, audiences are greeted by two of metro-Atlanta’s most outgoing legal professionals, Chief Magistrate Judge Kristina Blum and attorney Jody Campbell. Beyond doing the important work of their professions, Kristina and Jody have formed a philanthropic partnership that brings incredible value – and huge helping of fun – to our community. In this episode, you’ll hear more about: How Kristina Blum became Gwinnett County’s...

https://youtu.be/DMNRpYMf2JM Have you ever wondered how some of today’s most well-known businesses craft the perfect office cultures for innovation and creativity? In this episode of the Rocket IT Business Podcast, we sit down with Halogenex President and business coaching extraordinaire, Lee Wolfe to hear how he’s helped shape major players, such as Chick-fil-A, IBM, Fujifilm, Emory University, and General Mills. Through his expertise, Lee continues to help business owners create cultures of ...

https://youtu.be/v14bAb3TI1g In episode 22 of the Rocket IT Business Podcast, Matt Hyatt sits down with fellow entrepreneur and CEO of Gaskins Surveying and Engineering, Brandon Hutchins. As an employee turned business owner, Brandon’s passion for supporting his peers makes him an amazing steward of the organizations he leads. As if one business weren’t enough to keep him busy, Brandon is involved in multiple businesses at the same time, while serving as a hands-on coach for his leadership te...

https://youtu.be/i9VKLJrdHS8 On this episode of the Rocket IT Business Podcast, we have the pleasure of speaking with one of the banking industry’s most admirable leaders, Neil Stevens. Having served as Oconee State Bank’s President and CEO for the last four years, Neil and his team have carefully crafted an organization that generates remarkable experiences for the communities it serves. And now, as many small businesses continue to navigate the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Neil...

https://youtu.be/rO8Bzk_HTFY With a constant drive to innovate and tackle new challenges, CablesandKits CEO, Craig Haynie has become a master of building businesses; helping his online business grow and overcome various challenges since its launch in 2001. And now, in the wake of the COVID pandemic, Craig has once again found new ways to build on the impressive capabilities of his team and online platform. In This Episode, You’ll Hear More About: How to launch an ecommerce site How to break ...

In this episode of the Rocket IT Business Podcast, show host, Matt Hyatt has the pleasure of speaking with friend and US Congressman, Rob Woodall. https://youtu.be/mpCgaynxCfo Over the last nine years, Congressman Woodall has served five consecutive terms as the U.S. Representative for Georgia’s 7th Congressional District. In addition to his efforts on the congressional floor, Congressman Woodall serves on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, the House Committee on Rules, ...

https://youtu.be/9ZoJRR9A-DI In episode 18 of the Rocket IT Business Podcast we speak with friends and fellow entrepreneurs, Chad and Robin Merrill. With decades of leadership and business experience between them, Chad and Robin are on a mission to inspire, impact, and influence the lives of others. With their current businesses venture, Impact 2:52, Chad and Robin are equipping entrepreneurs and other leaders with the tools and systems to build healthy, sustainable organizations. But, Impact ...

https://youtu.be/rhYKt1fwCxg In this episode, we’re joined by a man whose life work has resulted in one of the Southeast’s largest residential programs for children in crisis situations. At the ripe age of 27, with no land and little money to his name, Eddie Staub was driven by a courageous vision: to positively impact communities through the reunification of local families. 35 years and 315 acres later, that vision has since transpired into Eagle Ranch; a nonprofit facility that CNN rightfull...

In this segment of the Rocket IT Business Podcast, guest host Dan Frey sits down with the visionaries behind Rocket IT, Matt and Maureen Hyatt. Throughout their discussion, Matt and Maureen reflect on their journey to craft a successful business and how they continue to innovate 25 years later. In This Episode, You’ll Hear More About… The history of Rocket IT What it takes to retain staying power The notion of failing fast and pivoting The risks needed to jumpstart a business The importanc...

Last year, around 1,500 major business data breaches and countless smaller ones occurred in the U.S. alone. Interested in learning what caused a majority of these attacks? In this episode of the Rocket IT Business Podcast, our in-house cybersecurity expert provides audiences with the inside scoop on a slew of new and unusual threats hacking groups are using to infiltrate business networks. Through this interactive discussion with Partnership Gwinnett, attendees are bestowed the knowledge needed...

In this episode of the Rocket IT Business Podcast, we’re joined by Jeff Spence; an adventurer, entrepreneur and private equity investor who has helped dozens of companies and teams grow and thrive. Growing up in rural northern California, Jeff’s early love for mountain climbing and decathlons was rooted in a passion for adventure and competition. And now, with over 20 years of private equity experience under his belt, it’s safe to say that his passions have translated to commercial success, as w...

In this episode of the Rocket IT Business Podcast we have the pleasure of speaking with one man that has made it his life’s mission to encourage, equip and empower leaders across the globe. Having now founded over 20 businesses ranging from e-commerce to entertainment, Jeremie Kubicek is the embodiment of an entrepreneur. In addition to his current efforts at GiANT Worldwide and his real estate development business, Jeremie is an acclaimed author; with his most recent book making Amazon’s top-t...

As you read this, organizations around the world have already begun to adapt to a new normal of conducting business. But through this sudden and disruptive change, how can leaders ensure their organization are making wise technology decisions? In this episode of the Rocket IT Podcast, the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce hosts Eric Henderson, Rocket IT’s VP of Technology, to help audience members ensure that technology remains a healthy part their operations. From this insight, Eric provides audie...

In this episode of the Rocket IT Business Podcast, we sit down with Holly Moore; an entrepreneur whose passion for leadership development and business strategy has led her on a 20-plus year journey through both corporate and nonprofit landscapes. From sailing international waters, to landing in the executive boardroom of a Fortune 500 company, Holly’s management insights have helped organizations expand their brands while increasing revenue growth. And now, with the recent launch of her new busi...

In this episode of the Rocket IT Business Podcast, we have the honor of interviewing Suzanne Masino, occupational therapist turned tech entrepreneur. During her 25-year tenure in the healthcare field, Suzanne has served as a therapist, recruiter, leader, and business owner. With her recent launch of healthcare tech startup, Matchwell, Suzanne is breaking new ground not just in her own life, but possibly in an entire industry. In This Episode, You’ll Hear More About… How to raise capital for a ...

In this episode of the Rocket IT Podcast, we sit down with the man that Google recently named one of “The Most Interesting Trainers in the World”. Through his work in both the nonprofit and for-profit sectors, Demming Bass has helped thousands of organizations develop winning marketing strategies for their brands. Demming is an entrepreneur with a passion for teaching, leading him to serve as an educational speaker for Google’s “Grow with Google” initiative. He’s also an accomplished artist, son...

Understanding where you and your business fit within the larger scope of society is important for making positive impacts. But when it comes to educating, equipping, and engaging diverse community leaders, how does one inspire civic involvement? In this episode of the Rocket IT Podcast, Executive Director of Leadership Gwinnett, Lisa Zaken, provides an in-depth look at the importance of leadership development courses, while highlighting the impact community outreach can have on a business’s suc...

For a business to thrive in today’s marketplace, a sense of transparency must be achieved. But how exactly does an organization cultivate this heightened level of trust while remaining competitive in their industry? In this episode of the Rocket IT Podcast, commercial real estate principal, Jeff Richardson explains the impact strong core values and passionate client advocacy can have on a business. From these efforts, Jeff and his team at CTR Partners believe they’ve found the secret formula tha...

Years after enthusiastically launching your small business, you’ve hit a wall. Feeling like every day is the same as you frustratingly face the same challenges, you hopelessly drift away from a growing and sustainable business. The more you give, the more your company takes. What you believed would be a vehicle to help you fulfill your hopes and dreams has mercilessly done the opposite. And for the first time, you’re seriously considering selling the very company you’ve given everything to see s...

Day in and day out, Rocket IT team members are determined to find better ways to support clients and have a blast while doing so. In this episode of the Rocket IT Podcast, we’re making ourselves accountable for those two core values, and quite literally placing them where our mouths are. Breaking tradition from previous installments, this segment features three engineers willing to place both their knowledge and taste buds on the line. While answering some of our listeners’ most burning technica...