49 episodes

Welcome to Evolving Industry, a no-BS podcast about business leaders who are successfully weaving technology into their company's DNA to forge a better path forward.

If you’re looking to make actual progress rather than spinning around in a tornado of buzzwords, you’re in the right place.

Host George Jagodzinski is your guide to exploring the best ways to grow and upgrade your business through interviews with some of the world's most recognizable brands.
 
Join us, because the business environment is ever-changing, and you’re either keeping up or going extinct.

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Evolving Industry Intevity

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    • 5.0 • 29 Ratings

Welcome to Evolving Industry, a no-BS podcast about business leaders who are successfully weaving technology into their company's DNA to forge a better path forward.

If you’re looking to make actual progress rather than spinning around in a tornado of buzzwords, you’re in the right place.

Host George Jagodzinski is your guide to exploring the best ways to grow and upgrade your business through interviews with some of the world's most recognizable brands.
 
Join us, because the business environment is ever-changing, and you’re either keeping up or going extinct.

Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    Why Your Data Management Sucks and Why You’re Not Alone

    Why Your Data Management Sucks and Why You’re Not Alone

    Data is digital gold for e-commerce businesses, so why do so many of them struggle with data management?

    Perhaps it’s because many business leaders view data management as a means to an end rather than an integral part of their organization’s strategic initiatives.

    But proper data management isn’t a one-and-done project. It’s a cultural mindset that executives who want to achieve exponential growth must embrace.

    Intevity’s Eric Webster, Director of Digital Solutions, and Mike Wiseman, Senior Data and Business Intelligence Architect, stop by to help unpack why so many companies struggle with data processes.

    Join us as we discuss:
    [3:34] Why so many organizations have gaps in their data processes
    [13:54] The need for a champion in data-driven initiatives 
    [24:33] How a common data language amongst stakeholders sparks growth
    Craving more? You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Evolving Industry on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or here.

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    • 31 min
    Headless Commerce: Drive Performance and Customization at Scale

    Headless Commerce: Drive Performance and Customization at Scale

    Headless commerce platforms have become all the rage in large corporations like Google and Amazon. But are these customizable solutions the right fit for your organization’s roadmap for growth? When is the right time to make the switch, or should you?
    These are the types of conversations we love at Intevity. In the first part of our internal series, Jason Anthony, Senior Consultant and Software Engineer, and Eric Webster, Director of Digital Solutions, join the studio to share their thoughts.
    If you’re curious how headless commerce can help scale your business by supercharging the customer experience, you won’t want to miss these insights.
    Join us as we discuss:
    [3:15] When it’s time to move on from legacy systems
    [12:57] How to determine the right platform for your needs
    [23:31] Small, simple solutions versus one-size-fits-all platforms
    Craving more? You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Evolving Industry on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or here.

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    • 35 min
    Customer-First Culture: Align Priorities That Manifest Loyalty

    Customer-First Culture: Align Priorities That Manifest Loyalty

    Pet supply retailer Chewy is renowned for building a customer-first culture that covets brand loyalty. So how did they do it?According to Remya Narayanaswami, Chewy’s Senior Director of Loyalty, it starts with having leadership who can clarify an enterprise-wide goal. Only then can internal teams check their egos at the door and keep organizational priorities in order.After an impressive stint with Amazon, Remya is now empowering her Chewy team to bring their customers solutions by getting ahead of customer problems. She gives us an exclusive peek into how she facilitates vastly divergent ideas and why a company’s operational “paper cuts” are a cultural issue.  

    Join us as we discuss:

    [7:00] Aligning internal priorities to stem pushback on company initiatives
    [18:07] Building a digital experience from a blank canvas
    [26:04] Filtering real contributors from the well-intentioned for new projects

    Craving more? You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Evolving Industry on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or here.


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    • 35 min
    Legacy Brands: Evolving at the Speed of Culture

    Legacy Brands: Evolving at the Speed of Culture

    How do centuries-old legacy brands maintain relevance while honoring the long-standing traditions that got them to where they are today?
    Diana Haussling, General Manager of Consumer Experience & Growth at Colgate-Palmolive, put it simply — you must evolve at the speed of culture.
    Diana shares her unique insights on the privileges of working with iconic brands and the challenges of balancing innovation with heritage in a fast-moving market.
    If you’re interested in how conventional brand management intersects with contemporary operational models, then you won’t want to miss this episode.
    Join us as we discuss:
    [5:02] Finding the North Star that can future-proof your brand
    [13:38] The importance of jumping on cultural moments
    [19:43] Why understanding your organization’s strengths is a superpower
    [25:08] Taking the negativity out of conversations around motivations
    Craving more? You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Evolving Industry on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or here.

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    • 35 min
    The Age of the Generalist: Why Critical Thinking Will Be Our Most Powerful AI Tool

    The Age of the Generalist: Why Critical Thinking Will Be Our Most Powerful AI Tool

    As generative AI continues to infiltrate the global workforce, how do business leaders and their teams determine which AI tools will actually drive value to their operations?
    Kishore Aradhya, an adjunct professor at Northeastern University’s College of Engineering, is teaching his students to ask one simple question when categorizing AI tools.
    “What problem are you typing to solve?”
    With decades of experience as a software engineer at companies like Staples, Bose, and Stanley Black & Decker, Kishore explains why flexibility and critical thinking will be essential in an AI-empowered workforce.
    Join us as we discuss:

    [1:52] The need for programmers to develop a problem-oriented mindset
    [11:03] How AI will help businesses navigate large organizational shifts
    [21:23] Why choosing specializations will be difficult for future talent 
    Craving more? You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Evolving Industry on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or here.

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    • 29 min
    Product Experience Management: The Future of Brand Storytelling in E-Commerce

    Product Experience Management: The Future of Brand Storytelling in E-Commerce

    As Americans continue to cut their cable TV cords and explore new digital avenues for entertainment, retailers are scrambling to find new ways to get their products in front of consumers.

    Rob Gonzalez, Co-founder and CMO of Salsify, believes that today’s brand storytelling starts right where customers now interact with products the most —  their detail pages on website storefronts. By optimizing descriptions, images, and other related digital media, companies can move their products up the rankings and in front of more shoppers.

    Tune in as we break down the future of brand storytelling in the online marketplace, how AI tools will impact it, and a GDSN conundrum.

    Join us as we discuss:
    [3:15] Retailers’ massive shift into e-commerce over the last decade
    [11:06] Overcoming friction points for new product launches
    [20:37] How AI tools will factor into brand storytelling

    Craving more? You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Evolving Industry on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or here.


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    • 36 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
29 Ratings

29 Ratings

AndiInMaine ,

Always engaging

George is great at engaging with his guests and the topics are relevant and interesting.

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Awesome content!

Full of great info!

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Congrats!

Congratulations on the show! Looking forward to hearing more 😁

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