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The Digital Transformist

Michael LaVista

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 busi

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  1. Is AI Making College Obsolete? 27:46
  2. AI doesn't fail. Leadership does. 35:50
  3. Are You Invisible to AI? 37:54
  4. When AI Breaks More Than It Fixes 34:05
  5. Why AI Fails in the Real World 29:07
  6. Fashion in Gaming: $105B Market by 2030 23:03
  7. Become a “Connected Connector”: Give More Than You Ask 38:26
  8. The Hidden Tax on Cross-Border Payments 28:50
  9. The Guest Is the Game 40:28
  10. 80% of Employee Productivity Is Left on the Table with Kathy Eastwood 26:17
  11. Philosophic lessons from leadership with William Crossan 27:19
  12. 3 Reasons Startups Fail with Kristi Ross 35:43
  13. Desmond Clark's Journey: From NFL to Logistics 27:29
  14. Health Data and it's Importance to Chicago 29:40
  15. AI Should Amplify People, Not Replace 26:42
  16. Construction Opportunities Nearly Doubled in 2025 31:26
  17. We Don't Have the Energy Infrastructure to Power AI 27:40
  18. 5 Reasons You Should Start Your Podcast Today (and Grow Your Business) 36:37
  19. The Why Behind Taking the Leap on New AI Tech | Chris Sullivan 28:03
  20. Why Eliminating Jobs Because of AI is Failing and How to Get It Right 31:08
  21. 3 Things You Should Call Your Banker About Today 28:01
  22. The power of transparency 23:00
  23. Brian Floriani: Building Bookoo Branded to Fight Illiteracy 27:44
  24. Les Hamilton: 5 Moves Every CPG Brand Must Make Today 25:29
  25. Why "Just Show Up" Is the Best Digital Strategy in 2026 20:58
  26. Why Companies Always Think They Have Less Capacity Than They Really Have 35:53
  27. The Truth About Copyrights & AI: Critical Decisions Revealed 24:51
  28. A Fresh Look at Longevity 30:38
  29. Why Perseverance is the Greatest Entrepreneurial Trait 23:47
  30. Figuring Things Out is a Skill You Practice 26:12
  31. The is a Crisis Coming for Skilled Labor 22:47
  32. What it takes to 2x, 10x and 1000x your business 10:20
  33. Let's Play Offense with Black Swan Ideas 12:15
  34. Surprising Ways AI Changed Our Business 29:04
  35. Unexpected Places for Wins for Middle Market Companies - Expert Roundtable Part 2 37:14
  36. Middle Market Secrets Nobody Talks About - Expert Roundtable Part 1 25:24
  37. How to go from no tech at all to AI trainer 22:50
  38. The Future of Work: Unlocking Human Ingenuity and AI Impact 26:41
  39. Humaning: The Role of People in an AI World 25:38
  40. Why Every Executive Needs a Personal Brand Now! 28:26
  41. How will AI Radically Change how we do UX in 2025? 34:44
  42. Why Operational Excellence is KEY to Surviving in 2025 27:26
  43. American Interdependence: The Next AI Revolution We Need This July 4th 4:26
  44. Can Neuroscience Make You a Better Leader? 29:58
  45. Can Small Businesses Beat Big Companies In 2025? 25:42
  46. Can AI Really Change How We Do Business? 30:59
  47. Can the 80-20 Rule Make Your Business Boom? 32:10
  48. Mentorship and Leadership: Navigating Adversity with Scott Greenfield 28:50
  49. How to Make AI More Human (feat. Niedle & LaVista) 31:40
  50. Mastering Storytelling and Public Speaking with Danny Brassell 36:18