Nader Nemati is a dynamic business and technology leader experienced in providing companies with IT, Technology, Product Management, Cybersecurity and AI consulting services including advisory board services, and fractional or interim IT executive roles. Nader has a proven track record of helping companies align technology and IT infrastructure to business objectives [...]

On our podcast, Jim Downes invites a construction executive to share his story on leadership. Known as J-Squared or J2 throughout the industry, J-Squared General Contractors Inc. is a privately-owned general contracting company founded by President & CEO Jeffrey M. Clark in 2007. Headquartered in Orange County California and servicing Orange, Los An [...]

When running your own business, some of the most important factors you can keep in mind are resilience, commitment and leadership.Dante Valve is a full-service manufacturer, distributor and VR™ certified repair facility of valves and related products for the industrial and military markets. They manufacture military specification Danco pressure relief valves, they dis [...]

In this episode, Jim Downes meets with Markus Tarin, and the two discuss everything from AI to work-life balance to COVID-19's impact on business.Markus Tarin is the President & CEO of MoviTHERM – Advanced Thermography Solutions. Mr. Tarin has studied Radio and Television Engineering as well as Embedded System Design in Germany, where he graduated in 199 [...]

Hear from Trevor Hanks and Jim Downes as they explore Trevor's journey to entrepreneurship and the importance of personalized experiences for customers.Trevor Hanks has been part of the industry since day one. He was the first kid in his neighborhood to pack coolers, deliver props and suck gas fumes on the transportation curb being born into a hospitality family. Afte [...]

Jim Downes invites Ville Houttu to the podcast to talk about his entrepreneurial journey and balancing innovation and implementation in organizational leadership.Ville Houttu is the Co-Founder and CEO of Privv. Originally from Finland, Ville relocated to the United States with his wife and two children in 2016. He’s a serial entrepreneur and a renowned TEDx speak [...]

What is your exit strategy, and is your business ready for it? In this podcast episode, Jim Downes speaks with Vinil Ramchandran about selling your business successfully.Vinil Ramchandran is the founder of Dream Business Brokers. He is a Certified Mergers and Acquisitions Professional, Certified Business Broker, and Certified Business Intermediary. Vinil brings over 2 [...]

In this episode, viewers hear from John Anderson, an experienced project manager and information management consultant who has trained and mentored successful leaders.John Anderson is the Founder and Principal of Integrated Solutions Group, a Washington State-based Advisory Services firm. ISG is focused on providing Project Management, Quality Assurance, Organiza [...]

Audit practices are racing to adopt AI, as an industry eager to innovate; however, firms face concerns around structural, operational and workforce challenges when it comes to this technology. To better understand how firms are using technology and AI in audit, data was collected from audit leaders at U.S. professional services firms ahead of the HLB North America Adv [...]

As digital advertising becomes one of the most popular means of communication for brands and companies, the impact is trickling down to the world of tax, with states searching for new revenue streams to align with the changing economy. Enter: digital advertising taxes, a controversial new element of state tax policy. With Maryland leading the way, Washington recently [...]