Biz & Tech with Aegis

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Biz & Tech with Aegis

The Biz & Tech Podcast is hosted by Aegis Business Technologies CEO, Blake Dowling. Aegis is a Managed Services Provider (IT Support) in Tallahassee, Florida. On the podcast we talk about business and technology and then really get to know what drives our guests. What do they love about their work, tech, politics, community service, cocktails, cooking, travel, and sports. We let the conversation follow it's natural course and we open with a joke. Come join us. 

  1. JUN 28

    Business and Leadership with Sue Dick

    Sue Dick is the President and CEO of the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce, a position she has held since 2000. She is the first female executive to lead the Chamber. She is known for her dedication to community involvement, leadership roles in various organizations, and advocacy for economic development. In this episode, Blake and Sue discuss the Tallahassee business community, Sue’s personal history and career, the growth of the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce, cybersecurity, organizational leadership, and more.  Produced by: Level Up Digital Media http://www.levelup.media/​​ Participants:  Blake Dowling, CEO, Aegis Business Technologies Sue Dick, President & CEO, Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce WEBSITE - https://www.aegisbiztech.com​​  FACEBOOK - https://facebook.com/aegisbiztech​​ INSTAGRAM - https://instagram.com/aegisbiztech​​ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/aegissales​​

    33 min

  2. MAY 27

    Vinyl Records with Carter Jacobs

    Carter Jacobs is the owner and founder of Rearview Vintage & Vinyl, a record store in Midtown Tallahassee, FL. Carter started Rearview Vintage & Vinyl from his own personal record collection.  In this episode, Blake and Carter discuss musical, concerts, records, time travel, and more.  Produced by: Level Up Digital Media http://www.levelup.media/​​ and Charlie Bravo Pictures https://www.charliebravopictures.com/ Participants:  Blake Dowling, CEO, Aegis Business Technologies Carter Jacobs, Owner/Founder, Rearview Vintage & Vinyl WEBSITE - https://www.aegisbiztech.com​​  FACEBOOK - https://facebook.com/aegisbiztech​​ INSTAGRAM - https://instagram.com/aegisbiztech​​ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/aegissales​​

    31 min

  3. MAY 9

    Trucking and Transportation with Elizabeth Emmanuel

    Elizabeth Emmanuel is the Vice President of Public Affairs at the Florida Trucking Association. Emmanuel has a diverse professional background in both the public and private sectors. She most recently worked as CEO of the Tallahassee Downtown Improvement Authority, which was responsible for economic development and advocacy in Tallahassee. Prior to working in government, Emmanuel worked for corporate and family-owned funeral homes and then at the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce. She is the Chair of Leadership Tallahassee, and a School Advisory Committee member for Lively Technical College. Emmanuel is a graduate of Tallahassee State College and valedictorian of Mid-America College in Indiana. In this episode, Blake and Elizabeth discuss trucking, career milestones, celebrity encounters, favorite books, and more.  Produced by Level Up Digital Media http://www.levelup.media/​​ and Charlie Bravo Pictures https://www.charliebravopictures.com Participants:  Blake Dowling, CEO, Aegis Business Technologies Elizabeth Emmanuel, Vice President of Public Affairs, Florida Trucking Association WEBSITE - https://www.aegisbiztech.com​​  FACEBOOK - https://facebook.com/aegisbiztech​​ INSTAGRAM - https://instagram.com/aegisbiztech​​ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/aegissales

    31 min

  4. MAR 13

    Career Building with Reenee Williams

    Reenee Williams-Walter has a diverse background in Event Planning, Public Relations, and Sales, spanning over a decade. Reenee holds the position of Rapid Response Coordinator at CareerSource Capital Region where she provides businesses with proactive strategies to prevent and minimize employee layoffs and business closures. Known as “the P.L.U.G.”, Reenee is a Certified Business Engagement Professional who uses Partner Leverage for Ultimate Growth and was recently recognized as one of the 25 Women to Know by the Tallahassee Democrat, 2024 Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of the Year, Community Change Agent Recipient from Keiser University and currently in Class 42 for Leadership Tallahassee.  Beyond her professional career, Reenee finds joy in traveling with her family, going out in the ministry, cooking, gardening, white-water rafting, and mentoring. In this episode, Blake and Reenee discuss career development, the music industry, mentorship, surviving a plane crash, time travel, and more.  Produced by Level Up Digital Media http://www.levelup.media/​​ Participants:  Blake Dowling, CEO, Aegis Business Technologies Reenee Williams-Walter, Rapid Response Coordinator, The Able Trust WEBSITE - https://www.aegisbiztech.com​​  FACEBOOK - https://facebook.com/aegisbiztech​​ INSTAGRAM - https://instagram.com/aegisbiztech​​ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/aegissales​​

    33 min

  5. FEB 5

    Real Estate Development with Hadi Boulos

    Hadi Boulos is the President and CEO of Boulos Corporation, a real estate development and home building company. Hadi has over 25 years of experience in real estate development and international finance, turning visions into thriving communities across Florida.  With a career shaped by leadership roles at Merrill Lynch, Barclays, and Citibank, Boulos combines financial expertise with a passion for building homes that inspire and connect. In this episode, Blake and Hadi discuss Hadi’s career path and personal history, the home building industry, tennis, Maclay School, and much more. Produced by Level Up Digital Media http://www.levelup.media/​​ Participants:  Blake Dowling, CEO, Aegis Business Technologies Hadi Boulos, President and CEO, Boulos Corporation WEBSITE - https://www.aegisbiztech.com​​  FACEBOOK - https://facebook.com/aegisbiztech​​ INSTAGRAM - https://instagram.com/aegisbiztech​​ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/aegissales​​

    33 min

  6. 12/19/2024

    Documentary Filmmaking with Josh McLawhorn

    Josh McLawhorn is the director of UNFILTERED: The Truth About Oysters, an Emmy Award-winning feature documentary film that will be on PBS starting January 15, 2025. UNFILTERED: The Truth About Oysters dives into the reasons for the collapse of Apalachicola Bay’s oyster reefs, and what can be done to restore them to their historical health. Josh is also the founder and owner of Level Up Digital Media, a video production company President & Founder of The Able Trust, an organization whose mission is to advance employment for Floridians with disabilities through engagement, investment, and collaboration. Allison has more than twenty-five years’ experience, and has dedicated her career to the employment of people with disabilities.  In this episode, Blake and Josh discuss the process of creating and promoting a feature length documentary film, as well as Josh’s path to becoming a filmmaker. UNFILTERED: The Truth About Oysters will air on WFSU on January 15, 2025 at 8PM, and then be streaming nationwide on PBS Passport. Check www.oyster.film for air dates in other TV markets around the state, including Miami, Jacksonville, Tampa, West Palm Beach, Orlando, Naples, Gainesville, Fort Myers, and Pensacola. Go to www.pbs.org to watch the film on PBS Passport. Produced by Level Up Digital Media http://www.levelup.media/​​ Participants:  Blake Dowling, CEO, Aegis Business Technologies Josh McLawhorn, Director, UNFILTERED: The Truth About Oysters WEBSITE - https://www.aegisbiztech.com​​  FACEBOOK - https://facebook.com/aegisbiztech​​ INSTAGRAM - https://instagram.com/aegisbiztech​​ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/aegissales​​

    36 min

  7. 11/01/2024

    Investing in Disabled Students with Allison Chase

    Allison Chase is the President & CEO of The Able Trust, an organization whose mission is to advance employment for Floridians with disabilities through engagement, investment, and collaboration. Allison has more than twenty-five years’ experience, and has dedicated her career to the employment of people with disabilities.  In this episode, Blake and Allison discuss service, disability, career development, fundraising, books, and more.  Produced by Level Up Digital Media http://www.levelup.media/​​ Participants:  Blake Dowling, CEO, Aegis Business Technologies Allison Chase, President & CEO, The Able Trust WEBSITE - https://www.aegisbiztech.com​​  FACEBOOK - https://facebook.com/aegisbiztech​​ INSTAGRAM - https://instagram.com/aegisbiztech​​ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/aegissales​​

    30 min

  8. 09/30/2024

    Community Storytelling with Jay Revell

    Jay Revell is the Founder, President and Chief Storyteller at Revell Media, a company that does marketing, public relations, and brand storytelling. Jay is also an author, golfer, and adjunct faculty member at Florida State University College of Social Sciences & Public Policy. In this episode, Blake and Jay discuss community, storytelling, golf, time travel, and much more. Produced by Level Up Digital Media http://www.levelup.media/​​ Participants:  Blake Dowling, CEO, Aegis Business Technologies Jay Revell, Founder, President and Chief Storyteller, Revell Media WEBSITE - https://www.aegisbiztech.com​​  FACEBOOK - https://facebook.com/aegisbiztech​​ INSTAGRAM - https://instagram.com/aegisbiztech​​ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/aegissales​​

    31 min
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The Biz & Tech Podcast is hosted by Aegis Business Technologies CEO, Blake Dowling. Aegis is a Managed Services Provider (IT Support) in Tallahassee, Florida. On the podcast we talk about business and technology and then really get to know what drives our guests. What do they love about their work, tech, politics, community service, cocktails, cooking, travel, and sports. We let the conversation follow it's natural course and we open with a joke. Come join us. 

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  • Creator
    Aegis Business Technologies
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    58
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 Biz & Tech with Aegis
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