The Digital Footprint

Tyrannosaurus Tech
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The Digital Footprint is for leaders in healthcare, public health and education who are looking to use technology to solve problems. We interview entrepreneurs and innovators who are solving the most challenging problems facing these industries. In each episode, you’ll learn about the colossal tasks involved with bringing a new digital product to life.

  1. 09/18/2024

    How to Keep Phones from Hijacking Your Family Time

    Are you feeling like your phone is taking over your family life? Don't worry, you're not alone. In this episode of Digital Footprint, Richard Simms talks with Joey Odom, co-founder of Aro, about the unique challenges parent's face balancing home life with smartphones. According to Joey, the way you use your phone today is the #1 predictor of how your child will use their phone someday. Fortunately, the solution isn't to eliminate technology, but to use it in a way that enhances rather than detracts from your life. Key Takeaways To Listen For: How kids observe & mimic their parents' device usageEstablishing rules and expectations for device use in your homeWhy finding alternative activities can help your family use devices more mindfullyJoey's personal wake-up call about the impact of smartphones on his relationshipsStarting early with healthy device habits makes it easier for your families to maintain themHow constant proximity to your devices can negatively affect interactions with loved ones If you're ready to improve your family's relationship with technology: Visit goaro.com to learn more about Aro's solutionsTune into the Aro podcastFollow Joey on InstagramWant to bring a SaaS product to market, quickly? Book a consultation: https://tyrannosaurustech.com/contact/ Connect with our cohosts Richard Simms & Carlos Gonzalez on Linkedin

    52 min

  2. 08/21/2024

    Mastering the New Rules of Digital Marketing with Mickey Mellen & Chris LaFay

    In this episode of Digital Footprint, Richard Simms talks with industry experts Mickey Mellen & Chris LaFay to learn how business leaders can stay competitive as the digital marketing landscape keeps evolving. With AI-powered tools changing how people search for and consume information, traditional marketing strategies, including SEO, are becoming less effective. According to our guests, organizations who want to stay relevant, will need to rethink how they reach consumers and measure success, including, potentially embracing, dark social metrics. Key takeaways to listen for: How to balance your marketing efforts between the fundamental and what's trendingWhat marketing metrics matter now & how to redefine your KPIsWhy focusing on relationships is still the #1 marketing strategyWhen to leverage pay-to-play on social media platformsWhy you still need SEO If your digital marketing strategy is struggling to see results: Connect with Mickey Mellen, Technical Managing Partner at Green Mellen Media. Need a marketing-optimized WordPress website? Book a call with Chris Lafay, Founder at Classic  City Consulting. Want to bring a SaaS product to market, quickly? Book a consultation: https://tyrannosaurustech.com/contact/ Connect with our cohosts Richard Simms & Carlos Gonzalez on Linkedin

    54 min

  3. 07/02/2024

    Overcoming Your “AI Analysis Paralysis” with Sarah Woodward

    If you're worried about AI upending your industry, organization, or career – you are not alone. Across the globe, business leaders, like you, are secretly stressing about how generative AI is going to impact their position in the market, their roles, and their teams. But knowing how and where to introduce AI within your organization can be overwhelming, leaving many stuck in "AI analysis paralysis." In this episode, Richard Simms chats with Sarah Woodward, founder of AI Growth Ops, an organization leading executives through AI transformation, about your biggest concerns, including: The #1 place to start using generative AI (hint: It may not be content creation)Making stronger business decisions about generative AI toolsWhich jobs & roles are actually at risk of disruptionGetting your teams excited about adopting AI Does your organization need help getting started with generative AI? Connect with Sarah Woodward on Linkedin Book a discovery call with AI Growth Ops Stay Connected: Need help launching or scaling a SaaS product? Let's talkWant to bring a SaaS product to market, quickly? Book a consultation: https://tyrannosaurustech.com/contact/ Connect with our cohosts Richard Simms & Carlos Gonzalez on Linkedin

    41 min

  4. 12/14/2023

    How To Use Your Brand To Outperform Competitors with Blake Howard & Craig Johnson

    Want a competitive edge in 2024? Your brand is the secret weapon you're ignoring. In this episode, Richard Simms and Carlos Gonzalez chat with Craig Johnson & Blake Howard from Matchstic, a brand identity house. They'll reveal strategic ways to leverage your brand equity. By treating branding as a differentiation strategy, you can: Build a moat around your organizationChallenge established playersCommand premium pricingAttract & retain top talentHoward & Johnson also discuss how service-based businesses can use AI, scale effectively, and future-proof their organization. Tune in to learn how to measure your brand's ROI, AI trends, and prioritize efforts for the new year. Ready to level up your brand strategy? Connect with Craig Johnson & Blake Howard via Matchstic.comCheck out Blake Howard's podcast: A Change Of Brand Stay Connected: Need help with your next tech project? Let's talkFollow Richard Simms & Carlos Gonzalez on LinkedInWant to bring a SaaS product to market, quickly? Book a consultation: https://tyrannosaurustech.com/contact/ Connect with our cohosts Richard Simms & Carlos Gonzalez on Linkedin

    50 min

  5. 08/30/2023

    Harnessing Technology to Revolutionize Pet Care with Brian Lyman

    In this episode of Digital Footprint, Richard Simms sits down with Brian Lyman, the Co-founder and COO of MOVES to explore the boom in veterinary specialty care. By merging technology with a people-first approach to pet care, the MOVES platform is bringing on-demand board-certified specialists to animal hospitals nationwide. As a result, pet owners across the country can access potentially life-saving, high-quality care when their four-legged family member may need it most. Key takeaways to listen for: How making smart operational decisions during good times enables your startup to survive bad times.Combatting industry-wide  burnout and turnover by empowering veterinary specialists with greater autonomy and decision-making authority.Grassroots marketing is still a powerful tool to connect with prospective clients, including direct mail, email, phone banking, and personal introductions.Want to bring a SaaS product to market, quickly? Book a consultation: https://tyrannosaurustech.com/contact/ Connect with our cohosts Richard Simms & Carlos Gonzalez on Linkedin

    41 min

  6. 07/20/2023

    How We Built a Multi-Million Dollar Software Firm | Part 1

    If you're trying to scale your service-based business, this episode is for you! In June 2016, when Tyrannosaurus Tech was born, we had one goal: build a profitable, purpose-driven company. With only 9% of small businesses reaching $1 million or more in revenue, we knew the odds were against us. Through determination, we evolved into a seven-figure organization helping people bring their ideas to life.. Now, as we celebrate 7 years strong 🎉 we are sharing our heartfelt gratitude, and the most powerful lessons learned from scaling a service-based business to help you grow faster.  Lesson #1: Be Militant About Cash Flow Lesson #2: Good Owners Operate, Great Owners Delegate Lesson #3: Don't Hire Until It Hurts Lesson #4: ALWAYS Choose Your Team Over Clients Stay tuned for Part 2 of this special series. Do you agree/disagree with any of the lessons or need help with your next tech project? We want to know! Want to bring a SaaS product to market, quickly? Book a consultation: https://tyrannosaurustech.com/contact/ Connect with our cohosts Richard Simms & Carlos Gonzalez on Linkedin

    25 min

  7. 03/27/2023

    Reimagining How We Support Grievers with Scott Arogeti of Mi Alma

    Grief is universal. Everyone loses a friend or loved one at some point in life... likely multiple times. When someone passes, friends and family rally around the grievers, eager to support them in their time of need. While the initial rush of support typically passes quickly, the grief carries on. So, how can we better support grievers and honor the memories of those lost? In this episode, we sit down with Scott Arogeti of Mi Alma. Scott and his team are on a mission to reimagine how we remember those who have passed. Their platform offers a new type of collective support for those experiencing a loss. Mi Alma acts as a digital place to share memories, centralize support efforts, and improve ongoing communications. A Mi Alma page gives grievers a place to revisit fond memories of those they lost and supporters a clear way to help. Tune in to hear more about the impact Scott hopes to make with Mi Alma, his perspective on the ever-shifting startup landscape, and more. Guest-at-a-Glance 💡 Name: Scott Arogeti 💡 What he does: Scott is the co-founder & CEO of Mi Alma. 💡 Company: Mi Alma 💡 Noteworthy: Along with his wife Jordan, Scott built Mi Alma, a digital platform that connects grievers and supporters during the tough times of losing a loved one. On this platform, they can not only share memories of the deceased but also build a community that enables supporters to provide adequate help to grievers during the time of loss and beyond. 💡 Where to find Scott: LinkedIn   Want to bring a SaaS product to market, quickly? Book a consultation: https://tyrannosaurustech.com/contact/ Connect with our cohosts Richard Simms & Carlos Gonzalez on Linkedin

    53 min

  8. 03/01/2023

    Reinventing Education with Chris Turner of Moonrise

    Did you know that homeschooling is the fastest growing education alternative in the U.S.? In fact, with school unsatisfied families on the rise, the number of homeschooled kids is going up by 10% each year.  As a parent with two kids being homeschooled, Chris Turner started Moonrise in 2018 with a vision for reinventing education. Through Moonrise, Chris sought to push back on the misconception that kids learn best by having a set curriculum simply dumped into their heads and instead reframe learning as an active process that requires human creativity. Moonrise offers a beautiful  space where kids can explore, take on real-world projects, be a part of a community, and learn from qualified and specialized learning guides. Initially created as a place for child enrichment and supplemental learning, Moonrise is now shifting to cater more specifically to the homeschooling market. In this episode, Chris shares more about his journey as an entrepreneur, biggest lessons learned so far with Moonrise, and what he sees as the future of education.  Guest-at-a-Glance 💡 Name: Chris Turner 💡 What he does: Chris is the Founder and CEO of Moonrise. 💡 Company: Moonrise 💡 Noteworthy: Chris Turner is a tech and education entrepreneur who founded Moonrise as a co-learning space for kids in Decatur, Georgia. The mission at Moonrise is to build a world for kids. They offer a space where students can build things, follow their interests, and learn together. Friendly on-site guides support kids and motivate them to push their limits. Before Moonrise, Chris was the founder of Tenrocket, a company that helped entrepreneurs launch new apps in 10 days for $10K. 💡 Where to find Chris: LinkedIn l Website Want to bring a SaaS product to market, quickly? Book a consultation: https://tyrannosaurustech.com/contact/ Connect with our cohosts Richard Simms & Carlos Gonzalez on Linkedin

    45 min
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The Digital Footprint is for leaders in healthcare, public health and education who are looking to use technology to solve problems. We interview entrepreneurs and innovators who are solving the most challenging problems facing these industries. In each episode, you’ll learn about the colossal tasks involved with bringing a new digital product to life.

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  • Creator
    Tyrannosaurus Tech
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Explicit
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