<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Taco Talk´o Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b>The best business conversations rarely happen in meeting rooms.</b> TTT is a place to talk openly about technology, leadership, entrepreneurship, and the realities of building and running companies. </p><p><br /></p><p>Full transparency: we do recommend services here. We're a small business ourselves, and we believe in the ecosystem of companies doing it right. Every offering you'll find on this site — ours or a trusted partner's — has been hand-picked because we'd stake our reputation on it. If we wouldn't send our own clients there, it's not on this list.</p>]]></description><link>https://tacotalkotuesday.com/</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:39:51 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/5yDVDTdb.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Epiphany Sales]]></author><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:08:48 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 Epiphany Sales]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Business]]></category><category><![CDATA[Technology]]></category><itunes:author>Epiphany Sales</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;The best business conversations rarely happen in meeting rooms.&lt;/b&gt; TTT is a place to talk openly about technology, leadership, entrepreneurship, and the realities of building and running companies. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Full transparency: we do recommend services here. We&apos;re a small business ourselves, and we believe in the ecosystem of companies doing it right. Every offering you&apos;ll find on this site — ours or a trusted partner&apos;s — has been hand-picked because we&apos;d stake our reputation on it. If we wouldn&apos;t send our own clients there, it&apos;s not on this list.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Epiphany Sales</itunes:name><itunes:email>sales@epiphanyinc.net</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Business"/><itunes:category text="Technology"/><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/22cc0671-7024-4259-8f0d-55f78d0ad4c7/logos/8eadb0f9-5735-40f1-8316-d4fea9d350e4.jpeg"/><item><title><![CDATA[TTT EP07 - AI Compass - Navigating through AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b><strong>Content type</strong></b></p><p>Interview</p><p><b><strong>Primary goal</strong></b></p><p>Educational</p><p><b><strong>Summary</strong></b><br />In this episode, we explore how companies can effectively navigate the AI landscape, focusing on strategic implementation, data quality, tool governance, and real-world ROI. Ryan Seifert from Tarek Technologies shares insights on starting AI projects, avoiding common pitfalls, and ensuring AI delivers measurable business value.</p><p><b><strong>Keywords</strong></b><br />AI strategy, data quality, AI governance, ROI, AI implementation, AI tools, change management, AI projects</p><p><b><strong>Key topics</strong></b></p><ul><li>AI strategy and planning</li><li>Data quality and management</li><li>AI tool governance and standardization</li><li>Measuring ROI in AI projects</li><li>Change management in AI adoption</li></ul><p><b><strong>Guest name</strong></b></p><p>Ryan Seifert</p><p><b><strong>Chapters</strong></b></p><p>00:00 Introduction and Icebreaker on AI perceptions</p><p>Overview of Tarek Technologies and AI focus</p><p>Common AI misconceptions and project extremes</p><p>Starting AI with a business-first approach</p><p>Evaluating ROI and business impact of AI</p><p>Structuring AI initiatives for different roles</p><p>Importance of data quality for AI success</p><p>Governance and tool standardization in AI</p><p>Introducing the AI Compass process</p><p>Handling AI deployment and maintenance</p><p>Questions and practical advice for AI implementation</p><b><strong>Resources</strong></b><ul><li><a href="https://tarektech.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Tarek Technologies - AI Consulting</a></li><li><a href="https://tarektech.com/ai-compass" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">AI Compass Methodology</a></li><li><a href="https://chat.openai.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">ChatGPT by OpenAI</a></li></ul><p><b><strong>Sound Bites</strong></b></p><ul><li>"Your team is using AI, you just don't know it yet."</li><li>"The ROI on AI is often not what you expect."</li><li>"AI hallucinations can be a major problem."</li></ul>Guest links<ul><li><a href="https://linkedin.com/in/ryanseifert" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/ryanseifert" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">6f05dbdb-ac78-4613-bf3e-5a47ca4510fc</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Epiphany Sales]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:06:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/8d0497bada49e19fb19e0f5ff68c908846f4dd71bda80abdb96527fac424e3a2/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI2ZjA1ZGJkYi1hYzc4LTQ2MTMtYmYzZS01YTQ3Y2E0NTEwZmMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyMmNjMDY3MS03MDI0LTQyNTktOGYwZC01NWY3OGQwYWQ0YzciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YTMwNjUxZGQzMTlmYjEyMTZjNWY0NmEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE2NjdhY2JhMGE2MjE0OWRmNWQzZWM2L2VwaXBoYW55LXNhbGVzcy1zdHVkaW8tMjAyNi0xMC0xM19fMTQtNi00MC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="54677568" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/22cc0671-7024-4259-8f0d-55f78d0ad4c7/episodes/6f05dbdb-ac78-4613-bf3e-5a47ca4510fc/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Content type&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Interview&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Primary goal&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Educational&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Summary&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In this episode, we explore how companies can effectively navigate the AI landscape, focusing on strategic implementation, data quality, tool governance, and real-world ROI. Ryan Seifert from Tarek Technologies shares insights on starting AI projects, avoiding common pitfalls, and ensuring AI delivers measurable business value.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Keywords&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;AI strategy, data quality, AI governance, ROI, AI implementation, AI tools, change management, AI projects&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Key topics&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;AI strategy and planning&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Data quality and management&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;AI tool governance and standardization&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Measuring ROI in AI projects&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Change management in AI adoption&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Guest name&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ryan Seifert&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chapters&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 Introduction and Icebreaker on AI perceptions&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Overview of Tarek Technologies and AI focus&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Common AI misconceptions and project extremes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Starting AI with a business-first approach&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Evaluating ROI and business impact of AI&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Structuring AI initiatives for different roles&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Importance of data quality for AI success&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Governance and tool standardization in AI&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Introducing the AI Compass process&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Handling AI deployment and maintenance&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Questions and practical advice for AI implementation&lt;/p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Resources&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://tarektech.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Tarek Technologies - AI Consulting&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://tarektech.com/ai-compass&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;AI Compass Methodology&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://chat.openai.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;ChatGPT by OpenAI&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sound Bites&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&quot;Your team is using AI, you just don&apos;t know it yet.&quot;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&quot;The ROI on AI is often not what you expect.&quot;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&quot;AI hallucinations can be a major problem.&quot;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;Guest links&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://linkedin.com/in/ryanseifert&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/ryanseifert&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Twitter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:28:29</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/22cc0671-7024-4259-8f0d-55f78d0ad4c7/logos/8eadb0f9-5735-40f1-8316-d4fea9d350e4.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:title>TTT EP07 - AI Compass - Navigating through AI</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[TTT Ep06 - From Food to AI: Keith Paolino's Journey to Business Automation]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>summary: In this episode, Keith Paolino shares his journey from a passion for food and community to becoming an AI enthusiast and entrepreneur. We explore practical AI applications for business process improvement, role-based prompting, and how small businesses can leverage AI without extensive coding knowledge.</p><p>keywords: AI, Business Automation, Role-Based Prompting, Small Business, AI Tools, Project Management, Claude, ChatGPT, AI Strategy</p><p>key topics:</p><ul><li>Keith's journey from food community to AI entrepreneur</li><li>Using AI to improve business processes</li><li>Role-based prompting and skill creation in AI</li><li>Building AI-powered project management systems</li><li>The four levels of AI adoption in business</li><li>Tools and platforms: Claude, ChatGPT, Airtable, Notion</li><li>Designing AI systems with specifications and constraints</li><li>Gamification and community building with AI</li></ul><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Introduction to AI in Business</p><p>04:33 Understanding Business Processes and AI Integration</p><p>06:27 The Journey from Passion to AI Development</p><p>10:41 Vibe Coding vs. Spec Driven Development</p><p>13:22 Role-Based Prompting and Task Management</p><p>17:25 Dynamic Project Management with AI</p><p>22:06 Community and Gamification in AI Projects</p><p>25:44 The Future of AI in Business Processes</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">6333e6b6-5be9-4b85-9738-10ada4d76039</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Epiphany Sales]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:47:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/679fd81844762343e18ea20aeca4ef8f8bd72baea24b40b96c4b71d7de8c99f0/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI2MzMzZTZiNi01YmU5LTRiODUtOTczOC0xMGFkYTRkNzYwMzkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyMmNjMDY3MS03MDI0LTQyNTktOGYwZC01NWY3OGQwYWQ0YzciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YTMwNjUxZGQzMTlmYjEyMTZjNWY0NmEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEzYWZjN2RmZTNkOGQ0MTc5ZDYxZjIzL2VwaXBoYW55LXNhbGVzcy1zdHVkaW8tMjAyNi05LTI5X18xNi00Ny0zOS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="46565816" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/22cc0671-7024-4259-8f0d-55f78d0ad4c7/episodes/6333e6b6-5be9-4b85-9738-10ada4d76039/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;summary: In this episode, Keith Paolino shares his journey from a passion for food and community to becoming an AI enthusiast and entrepreneur. We explore practical AI applications for business process improvement, role-based prompting, and how small businesses can leverage AI without extensive coding knowledge.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;keywords: AI, Business Automation, Role-Based Prompting, Small Business, AI Tools, Project Management, Claude, ChatGPT, AI Strategy&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;key topics:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Keith&apos;s journey from food community to AI entrepreneur&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Using AI to improve business processes&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Role-based prompting and skill creation in AI&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Building AI-powered project management systems&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The four levels of AI adoption in business&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Tools and platforms: Claude, ChatGPT, Airtable, Notion&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Designing AI systems with specifications and constraints&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Gamification and community building with AI&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 Introduction to AI in Business&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;04:33 Understanding Business Processes and AI Integration&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;06:27 The Journey from Passion to AI Development&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;10:41 Vibe Coding vs. Spec Driven Development&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;13:22 Role-Based Prompting and Task Management&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;17:25 Dynamic Project Management with AI&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;22:06 Community and Gamification in AI Projects&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;25:44 The Future of AI in Business Processes&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:24:15</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/22cc0671-7024-4259-8f0d-55f78d0ad4c7/logos/8eadb0f9-5735-40f1-8316-d4fea9d350e4.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:title>TTT Ep06 - From Food to AI: Keith Paolino&apos;s Journey to Business Automation</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[EP 05 TTT Webinar - Practical AI Solutions & Bots (ft. Ryan Seifert)]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Summary<br /></p><p>In this episode, Ryan Seifert and Brenda Wanta share practical insights on how AI can be effectively applied in business, covering real-world examples, common pitfalls, and best practices for implementation.</p><p><br /><b>Key topics</b></p><p></p><ul><li>AI use cases in business processes</li><li>Data cleansing and management for AI</li><li>Legacy software modernization with AI</li><li>Vibe coding and rapid prototyping</li><li>AI in HR and recruitment arms race</li><li>Time and cost savings with AI bots</li><li>Best practices for AI implementation</li><li>Common challenges and how to overcome them<p></p></li></ul><p><b>Guest name</b></p><p></p><p>Ryan Seifert</p><p></p><p><b>Chapters</b></p><p></p><p>00:00</p><p>Introduction to Practical AI Solutions</p><p>02:51</p><p>Understanding AI Use Cases</p><p>05:20</p><p>Data Management and AI Implementation</p><p>08:23</p><p>Real-World AI Applications and Case Studies</p><p>11:36</p><p>Time Management and AI Efficiency</p><p>14:32</p><p>Legacy Software and AI Integration</p><p>17:29</p><p>Vibe Coding: The Pros and Cons</p><p>24:10</p><p>The Power of Vibe Coding</p><p>25:44</p><p>Rapid Development and Incremental Deliverables</p><p>27:06</p><p>Cost-Benefit Analysis in AI Development</p><p>29:18</p><p>AI Decision-Making and Human Oversight</p><p>31:00</p><p>AI in HR: The New Recruitment Arms Race</p><p>33:37</p><p>Leveraging AI for Leadership Efficiency</p><p>35:26</p><p>Different Approaches to AI Utilization</p><p>37:10</p><p>Real-World AI Challenges and Surprises</p><p></p><p><b>Keywords</b></p><p></p><p>AI, Business Automation, Data Strategy, Legacy Software, Vibe Coding, AI Use Cases, Process Automation, AI Challenges, ROI with AI, AI in HR<br /><br /></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">26a49a80-fd52-44bc-b64e-59dc57a45946</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Epiphany Sales]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/5d0e2216d21bca8cdb8bfc6bb74fa1a226fbb72d8a6958494bed4f9dc5ccfe3a/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIyNmE0OWE4MC1mZDUyLTQ0YmMtYjY0ZS01OWRjNTdhNDU5NDYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyMmNjMDY3MS03MDI0LTQyNTktOGYwZC01NWY3OGQwYWQ0YzciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YTMwNjUxZGQzMTlmYjEyMTZjNWY0NmEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE0ZWIxYTUwNzFiOWI5ODhkOTgxMWI1L2VwaXBoYW55LXNhbGVzcy1zdHVkaW8tMjAyNi05LTE0X18yMS00Ny01Ni5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="91307511" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/22cc0671-7024-4259-8f0d-55f78d0ad4c7/episodes/26a49a80-fd52-44bc-b64e-59dc57a45946/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Summary&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Ryan Seifert and Brenda Wanta share practical insights on how AI can be effectively applied in business, covering real-world examples, common pitfalls, and best practices for implementation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Key topics&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;AI use cases in business processes&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Data cleansing and management for AI&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Legacy software modernization with AI&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Vibe coding and rapid prototyping&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;AI in HR and recruitment arms race&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Time and cost savings with AI bots&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Best practices for AI implementation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Common challenges and how to overcome them&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Guest name&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ryan Seifert&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Chapters&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Introduction to Practical AI Solutions&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;02:51&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Understanding AI Use Cases&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;05:20&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Data Management and AI Implementation&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;08:23&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Real-World AI Applications and Case Studies&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;11:36&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Time Management and AI Efficiency&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;14:32&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Legacy Software and AI Integration&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;17:29&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Vibe Coding: The Pros and Cons&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;24:10&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Power of Vibe Coding&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;25:44&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rapid Development and Incremental Deliverables&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;27:06&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cost-Benefit Analysis in AI Development&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;29:18&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;AI Decision-Making and Human Oversight&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;31:00&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;AI in HR: The New Recruitment Arms Race&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;33:37&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Leveraging AI for Leadership Efficiency&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;35:26&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Different Approaches to AI Utilization&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;37:10&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Real-World AI Challenges and Surprises&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Keywords&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;AI, Business Automation, Data Strategy, Legacy Software, Vibe Coding, AI Use Cases, Process Automation, AI Challenges, ROI with AI, AI in HR&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:47:33</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/22cc0671-7024-4259-8f0d-55f78d0ad4c7/logos/8eadb0f9-5735-40f1-8316-d4fea9d350e4.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:title>EP 05 TTT Webinar - Practical AI Solutions &amp; Bots (ft. Ryan Seifert)</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[TTT EP04 - One Wrap, Many Countries]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b>content type</b><br />Interview</p><p></p><p><b>primary goal</b><br />Educational</p><p></p><p><b>summary</b><br />In this episode, Brenda Wanta and Martin Kalkuhn discuss the upcoming European NetSuite User Days, community building in Europe, and the role of AI in ERP systems. They explore challenges, opportunities, and how to foster a vibrant, independent community for NetSuite users across Europe.</p><p></p><p><b>keywords</b><br />NetSuite, European User Days, ERP, AI, community building, NetSuite Europe, user groups, digital transformation, cloud ERP, NetSuite Next</p><p></p><p><b>key topics</b></p><ul><li>European NetSuite User Days overview</li><li>Challenges in European ERP community building</li><li>The role of AI in ERP systems</li><li>Strategies for fostering independent user communities</li><li>Upcoming topics and focus areas for NetSuite in Europe</li><li>The importance of local and regional communities</li><li>Technology and infrastructure for community growth</li><li>Insights into the European ERP market size and diversity</li><li>The impact of cultural differences on community engagement</li><li>Plans for the European NetSuite User Days in November</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Sound Bites</b></p><ul><li>"Community is king for the future because it connects everyone."</li><li>"Europe has all the buildings, but needs a wrapper to bring it together."</li><li>"NetSuite in Europe is growing, and community is essential."</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Chapters</b></p><p>00:00 Introduction to the European NetSuite User Days<br /></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">4c228e40-41a3-46d6-9d9b-e02f57888495</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Epiphany Sales]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/32f5d4faa86545e5d5d024288d74a1fe7c0fa48bbdc19a317142da32c0a33a58/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0YzIyOGU0MC00MWEzLTQ2ZDYtOWQ5Yi1lMDJmNTc4ODg0OTUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyMmNjMDY3MS03MDI0LTQyNTktOGYwZC01NWY3OGQwYWQ0YzciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YTMwNjUxZGQzMTlmYjEyMTZjNWY0NmEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE3OWY5NGQzZTY4OGE3ODRkNDBiZGRlL2VwaXBoYW55LXNhbGVzcy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi04LTEwX18xOC0xNi0xMy5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="59028523" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/22cc0671-7024-4259-8f0d-55f78d0ad4c7/episodes/4c228e40-41a3-46d6-9d9b-e02f57888495/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;content type&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Interview&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;primary goal&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Educational&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;summary&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In this episode, Brenda Wanta and Martin Kalkuhn discuss the upcoming European NetSuite User Days, community building in Europe, and the role of AI in ERP systems. They explore challenges, opportunities, and how to foster a vibrant, independent community for NetSuite users across Europe.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;keywords&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;NetSuite, European User Days, ERP, AI, community building, NetSuite Europe, user groups, digital transformation, cloud ERP, NetSuite Next&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;key topics&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;European NetSuite User Days overview&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Challenges in European ERP community building&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The role of AI in ERP systems&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Strategies for fostering independent user communities&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Upcoming topics and focus areas for NetSuite in Europe&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The importance of local and regional communities&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Technology and infrastructure for community growth&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Insights into the European ERP market size and diversity&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The impact of cultural differences on community engagement&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Plans for the European NetSuite User Days in November&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Sound Bites&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&quot;Community is king for the future because it connects everyone.&quot;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&quot;Europe has all the buildings, but needs a wrapper to bring it together.&quot;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&quot;NetSuite in Europe is growing, and community is essential.&quot;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Chapters&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 Introduction to the European NetSuite User Days&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:30:45</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/22cc0671-7024-4259-8f0d-55f78d0ad4c7/logos/8eadb0f9-5735-40f1-8316-d4fea9d350e4.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:title>TTT EP04 - One Wrap, Many Countries</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[TTT EP03 - The Evolving Role of NetSuite Administrators in Growing Companies]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Primary goal</p><p>Educational</p><p><br />Summary</p><p>In this episode, Brenda and Lander Bravo discuss the evolving role of NetSuite administrators, how to scale ERP systems with growing companies, and strategies for effective system management and optimization.<br /><br />Keywords</p><p>NetSuite, ERP, system optimization, business growth, admin roles, digital transformation</p><p>Key topics</p><ul><li>The changing responsibilities of NetSuite admins as companies grow</li><li>The importance of strategic thinking in ERP management</li><li>How to build a scalable and efficient NetSuite environment</li><li>The role of superusers and departmental admins</li><li>Aligning ERP systems with business processes and growth strategies</li></ul><p><br />Takeaways</p><ul><li>NetSuite admin roles evolve from simple customization to strategic system management as companies grow.</li><li>Successful scaling requires a shift from a single admin to a team of specialists including business analysts and superusers.</li><li>Effective ERP management involves cross-functional collaboration and understanding of business processes.</li><li>Investing in the right resources and roles at different growth stages is crucial for system optimization.</li><li>A well-structured ERP system supports faster decision-making and business agility.</li></ul><p><br />Guest name</p><p>Lander Bravo</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Introduction to NetSuite Administration</p><p>02:43 The Evolving Role of NetSuite Admins</p><p>05:20 Challenges of Scaling with NetSuite</p><p>08:24 The Importance of Business Analysts</p><p>10:42 Strategic Thinking in NetSuite Management</p><p>12:57 Recap and Future Considerations</p><p>15:22 Case Study: Complex NetSuite Implementations</p><p>21:17 Transforming Organizational Roles</p><p>24:15 Scaling Business Operations</p><p>27:49 The Role of Analysts in Growth</p><p>30:10 Balancing Internal and External Resources</p><p>32:40 Optimizing NetSuite Admin Roles</p><p>33:08 Reflections on Past Experiences</p><p>35:20 The Evolution of Digital Art Displays</p><p><br />Resources</p><p>NetSuite Official Website - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.netsuite.com" target="_blank"><b>https://www.netsuite.com</b></a></p><p>Epiphany Consulting - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.epiphany.com" target="_blank"><b>https://www.epiphany.com</b></a></p><p>Brenda's LinkedIn - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brenda" target="_blank"><b>https://www.linkedin.com/in/brenda</b></a></p><p>Lander Bravo's LinkedIn - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/landerbravo" target="_blank"><b>https://www.linkedin.com/in/landerbravo</b></a></p><p>guest links</p><p>LinkedIn - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/landerbravo" target="_blank"><b>https://www.linkedin.com/in/landerbravo</b></a></p><p>Website - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.epiphany.com" target="_blank"><b>https://www.epiphany.com</b></a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">94d41c0b-5859-4b3a-8ad8-c8c94ffb6cf9</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Epiphany Sales]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:01:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/783a763c80636447a71535590b3e02f0a2a0912890aa88bdfa67c04fc7491cd7/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5NGQ0MWMwYi01ODU5LTRiM2EtOGFkOC1jOGM5NGZmYjZjZjkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyMmNjMDY3MS03MDI0LTQyNTktOGYwZC01NWY3OGQwYWQ0YzciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YTMwNjUxZGQzMTlmYjEyMTZjNWY0NmEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE4M2JiZmY0ZTA3ZTIzNGM2MzU4ZmZjL2VwaXBoYW55LXNhbGVzcy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi04LTE4X18zLTU3LTE5Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="28983945" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/22cc0671-7024-4259-8f0d-55f78d0ad4c7/episodes/94d41c0b-5859-4b3a-8ad8-c8c94ffb6cf9/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Primary goal&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Educational&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Summary&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Brenda and Lander Bravo discuss the evolving role of NetSuite administrators, how to scale ERP systems with growing companies, and strategies for effective system management and optimization.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Keywords&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;NetSuite, ERP, system optimization, business growth, admin roles, digital transformation&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Key topics&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The changing responsibilities of NetSuite admins as companies grow&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The importance of strategic thinking in ERP management&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to build a scalable and efficient NetSuite environment&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The role of superusers and departmental admins&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Aligning ERP systems with business processes and growth strategies&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;NetSuite admin roles evolve from simple customization to strategic system management as companies grow.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Successful scaling requires a shift from a single admin to a team of specialists including business analysts and superusers.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Effective ERP management involves cross-functional collaboration and understanding of business processes.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Investing in the right resources and roles at different growth stages is crucial for system optimization.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A well-structured ERP system supports faster decision-making and business agility.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Guest name&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lander Bravo&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 Introduction to NetSuite Administration&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;02:43 The Evolving Role of NetSuite Admins&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;05:20 Challenges of Scaling with NetSuite&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;08:24 The Importance of Business Analysts&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;10:42 Strategic Thinking in NetSuite Management&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;12:57 Recap and Future Considerations&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;15:22 Case Study: Complex NetSuite Implementations&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;21:17 Transforming Organizational Roles&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;24:15 Scaling Business Operations&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;27:49 The Role of Analysts in Growth&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;30:10 Balancing Internal and External Resources&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;32:40 Optimizing NetSuite Admin Roles&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;33:08 Reflections on Past Experiences&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;35:20 The Evolution of Digital Art Displays&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Resources&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;NetSuite Official Website - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.netsuite.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://www.netsuite.com&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Epiphany Consulting - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.epiphany.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://www.epiphany.com&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Brenda&apos;s LinkedIn - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/brenda&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/brenda&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lander Bravo&apos;s LinkedIn - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/landerbravo&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/landerbravo&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;guest links&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;LinkedIn - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/landerbravo&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/landerbravo&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website - &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.epiphany.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://www.epiphany.com&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:15:06</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/22cc0671-7024-4259-8f0d-55f78d0ad4c7/logos/8eadb0f9-5735-40f1-8316-d4fea9d350e4.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:title>TTT EP03 - The Evolving Role of NetSuite Administrators in Growing Companies</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[TTT EP02 -Understanding Script Debt: Risks and Remedies (NS Hoarding)]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b>Keywords</b></p><p>script debt, governance, upgrades, organizational efficiency, tech</p><p></p><p><b>Summary</b></p><p>In this episode, we explore the concept of script debt, its implications for companies, and how governance and upgrades can help manage this challenge. Our guest shares insights on identifying, preventing, and addressing script debt to improve organizational efficiency. Management</p><p></p><p><b>key topics</b></p><ul><li>What is script debt and how does it form</li><li>Signs that a company is suffering from script debt</li><li>The role of governance in managing script debt</li><li>Strategies for upgrading and reducing script debt</li><li>Common pitfalls in managing tech debt</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Takeaways</b></p><ul><li>Script debt often results from unplanned or poorly managed code and processes.</li><li>Effective governance can significantly reduce the risk of accumulating script debt.</li><li>Regular upgrades and audits are essential to prevent tech debt from becoming unmanageable.</li><li>Leadership and admin teams share responsibility for managing script debt.</li><li>Companies often overlook early signs of script debt until it causes major issues.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Chapters</b></p><p>00:00 Understanding Script Debt</p><p>06:17 The Origins of Script Debt</p><p>09:03 Responsibility and Governance in Script Debt</p><p>10:30 The Upgrade Problem</p><p>14:32 Overcoming Overwhelm in Script Debt Management</p><p></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">24ffcdf0-a085-4279-9da7-4d1128d1f689</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Epiphany Sales]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:41:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/e9c7aca9e251a5d43eb50885f8c63eeb40c7b6a2500fdc55285790756a9ebdd8/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIyNGZmY2RmMC1hMDg1LTQyNzktOWRhNy00ZDExMjhkMWY2ODkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyMmNjMDY3MS03MDI0LTQyNTktOGYwZC01NWY3OGQwYWQ0YzciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YTMwNjUxZGQzMTlmYjEyMTZjNWY0NmEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEzYzYwY2YwMDE1NDIyNjViZGMyZmNjL2VwaXBoYW55LXNhbGVzcy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi02LTI1X18wLTU3LTE5Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="29388530" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/22cc0671-7024-4259-8f0d-55f78d0ad4c7/episodes/24ffcdf0-a085-4279-9da7-4d1128d1f689/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Keywords&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;script debt, governance, upgrades, organizational efficiency, tech&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Summary&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we explore the concept of script debt, its implications for companies, and how governance and upgrades can help manage this challenge. Our guest shares insights on identifying, preventing, and addressing script debt to improve organizational efficiency. Management&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;key topics&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;What is script debt and how does it form&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Signs that a company is suffering from script debt&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The role of governance in managing script debt&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Strategies for upgrading and reducing script debt&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Common pitfalls in managing tech debt&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Takeaways&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Script debt often results from unplanned or poorly managed code and processes.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Effective governance can significantly reduce the risk of accumulating script debt.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Regular upgrades and audits are essential to prevent tech debt from becoming unmanageable.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Leadership and admin teams share responsibility for managing script debt.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Companies often overlook early signs of script debt until it causes major issues.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Chapters&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 Understanding Script Debt&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;06:17 The Origins of Script Debt&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;09:03 Responsibility and Governance in Script Debt&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;10:30 The Upgrade Problem&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;14:32 Overcoming Overwhelm in Script Debt Management&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:15:18</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/22cc0671-7024-4259-8f0d-55f78d0ad4c7/logos/8eadb0f9-5735-40f1-8316-d4fea9d350e4.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:title>TTT EP02 -Understanding Script Debt: Risks and Remedies (NS Hoarding)</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[TTT Ep01 - You Cannot Rush the Process of Repair.]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Keywords<br />Gas Turbine, MRO, Business Process, Engineering, Aviation, Power Generation, Oil and Gas, Workarounds, Customization, Proactive Management<br /><br />Summary<br />In this conversation, Brenda and Kelsey discuss the complexities of gas turbine maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) as a business process rather than an engineering issue. They explore the unique challenges faced by different industries, including aviation, power generation, and oil and gas, emphasizing the importance of tailored processes and proactive management. The discussion also highlights the pitfalls of relying on workarounds and customizing generic systems, advocating for purpose-built solutions that enhance operational efficiency.<br /><br />Takeaways<br />Gas turbine repair is fundamentally a business process issue.<br />Different industries have unique drivers affecting MRO processes.<br />Workarounds may seem free but incur hidden costs.<br />Spreadsheets often represent symptoms of deeper process issues.<br />Customization of generic systems leads to ongoing challenges.<br />Proactive management can prevent customer dissatisfaction.<br />Documentation is critical in aviation MRO.<br />Availability is key in power generation MRO.<br />Maintenance windows are crucial in oil and gas MRO.<br />Understanding customer needs is essential for effective MRO. <br /><br />titles<br />Navigating Gas Turbine MRO Challenges<br />The Business of Gas Turbine Repair<br /><br /><b>Sound Bites</b><br />0:18 — Intro: gas turbines, MRO, and the barbacoa metaphor</p><p>1:22 — Why gas turbine repair is a business-process problem</p><p>2:37 — What happens when an engine arrives for repair</p><p>3:42 — Aviation vs. power generation vs. oil &amp; gas requirements</p><p>5:20 — Why legacy systems and workarounds become a risk</p><p>5:52 — The hidden cost of spreadsheets</p><p>6:58 — Why customizing a generic system creates more problems</p><p>8:00 — Three questions to ask before changing systems</p><p>9:06 — Key takeaways and recap</p><p>10:07 — Call to action and sign-off<br /></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f1e0b0b8-73aa-4ddc-af2f-2f86753acf92</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Epiphany Sales]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/49c98148db253d3a589630907611afca7ff4fdd7d9e59228575e4333da5250ad/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmMWUwYjBiOC03M2FhLTRkZGMtYWYyZi0yZjg2NzUzYWNmOTIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyMmNjMDY3MS03MDI0LTQyNTktOGYwZC01NWY3OGQwYWQ0YzciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YTMwNjUxZGQzMTlmYjEyMTZjNWY0NmEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE1YWM4MGZmZjNlOGJhMjVhN2ZmNmMwL2VwaXBoYW55LXNhbGVzcy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi03LTE4X18yLTI1LTUxLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="21540928" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/22cc0671-7024-4259-8f0d-55f78d0ad4c7/episodes/f1e0b0b8-73aa-4ddc-af2f-2f86753acf92/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Keywords&lt;br /&gt;Gas Turbine, MRO, Business Process, Engineering, Aviation, Power Generation, Oil and Gas, Workarounds, Customization, Proactive Management&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Summary&lt;br /&gt;In this conversation, Brenda and Kelsey discuss the complexities of gas turbine maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) as a business process rather than an engineering issue. They explore the unique challenges faced by different industries, including aviation, power generation, and oil and gas, emphasizing the importance of tailored processes and proactive management. The discussion also highlights the pitfalls of relying on workarounds and customizing generic systems, advocating for purpose-built solutions that enhance operational efficiency.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Takeaways&lt;br /&gt;Gas turbine repair is fundamentally a business process issue.&lt;br /&gt;Different industries have unique drivers affecting MRO processes.&lt;br /&gt;Workarounds may seem free but incur hidden costs.&lt;br /&gt;Spreadsheets often represent symptoms of deeper process issues.&lt;br /&gt;Customization of generic systems leads to ongoing challenges.&lt;br /&gt;Proactive management can prevent customer dissatisfaction.&lt;br /&gt;Documentation is critical in aviation MRO.&lt;br /&gt;Availability is key in power generation MRO.&lt;br /&gt;Maintenance windows are crucial in oil and gas MRO.&lt;br /&gt;Understanding customer needs is essential for effective MRO. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;titles&lt;br /&gt;Navigating Gas Turbine MRO Challenges&lt;br /&gt;The Business of Gas Turbine Repair&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Sound Bites&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;0:18 — Intro: gas turbines, MRO, and the barbacoa metaphor&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1:22 — Why gas turbine repair is a business-process problem&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2:37 — What happens when an engine arrives for repair&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;3:42 — Aviation vs. power generation vs. oil &amp;amp; gas requirements&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;5:20 — Why legacy systems and workarounds become a risk&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;5:52 — The hidden cost of spreadsheets&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;6:58 — Why customizing a generic system creates more problems&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;8:00 — Three questions to ask before changing systems&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;9:06 — Key takeaways and recap&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;10:07 — Call to action and sign-off&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:11:13</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/22cc0671-7024-4259-8f0d-55f78d0ad4c7/logos/8eadb0f9-5735-40f1-8316-d4fea9d350e4.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:title>TTT Ep01 - You Cannot Rush the Process of Repair.</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>