Talk to Th3 Doc with Steve Meek is designed for executives seeking to learn from a balance of business and technology experts, focused on helping SMBs through practical, high-level insights. Hosted by Steve 'The Doctor' Meek, an experienced business owner and technology strategist, episodes break down complex topics in General Business, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and Technical Support, into clear, actionable conversations tailored for leadership decision-making. These include top ...
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Why CMMC Matters: Protecting Data, Revenue & Reputation | Brian Guenther | Episode 119
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53:13Cyber threats are rising, and new government mandates like CMMC are changing how small and mid-sized businesses, nonprofits, and local governments must protect sensitive data. In this episode, Steve âThe Doctorâ Meek sits down with Brian Guenther, CISSP & CCP, President of Exceed Cyber & Compliance, to explore how compliance builds trust, opens oppâŚ
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Leading Cybersecurity With Confidence: Lessons | Andrew Morgan | Episode 121
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1:04:10đĄ Top TakeawayâAre we taking risk?â â Andrew MorganEvery business takes risk. The confident ones measure it. In this episode, discover how to transform compliance and culture into competitive advantage through intentional leadership.Promise: Youâll walk away knowing how to evaluate risk tolerance, prioritize cybersecurity investments, and align tecâŚ
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Zero Trust Inboxes: Block BEC & Ransomware | David Setzer |Episode 120
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56:07Guest: David Setzer, Founder & CEO at MailprotectorEpisode: Talk To Th3 Doc â Ep. 120Why it matters: Email fuels your businessâand itâs also the top lane for Business Email Compromise (BEC) and ransomware. In this episode we make Zero Trust for the inbox simple and usable for SMBs, local government, and nonprofits.What youâll learnWhy â90% of cyberâŚ
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AI Resumes, LinkedIn & the Cost of Vacancy â With James Bier | Talk To Th3 Doc Ep. 118
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1:00:19đ§ In Episode 118 of Talk To Th3 Doc, host Steve âThe Doctorâ Meek sits down with staffing strategist James Bier to tackle one of the biggest challenges facing todayâs SMB leaders â the 42-day hiring drag and the hidden costs that come with it.From AI-generated resumes that blur candidate quality to LinkedIn networking that opens new recruiting pipeâŚ
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Outsmarting Referrals: Smarter B2B Marketing With Mark McIntosh Episode 117:
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57:25In this episode, Steve âThe Doctorâ Meek welcomes Mark McIntosh, Founder & CEO of RevGrow, to explore how SMB leaders can move beyond random referrals and build a consistent growth engine. They unpack the power of LinkedIn, how to nurture referral partners, and why personalization is the edge that wins almost every time.Top 3 Takeaways:Referrals arâŚ
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Turning IT Into Business Outcomes | Luis Giraldo | Talk To Th3 Doc Ep. 116
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58:29đ§ In Episode 116 of Talk To Th3 Doc, Steve âThe Doctorâ Meek sits down with Luis Giraldo, Chief Evangelist at ScalePad, to discuss how SMB leaders can stop treating IT as a cost center and start using it as a growth engine.đĽ Top Takeaway: âOnly 15% treat IT as strategic.â Most SMBs still see IT as overhead. Luis shares how to reframe IT as a busineâŚ
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Legendary Customer Service in a Transactional World â Jose Duarte Ep. 114
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55:36Top TakeawayâLead by example; it speaks volumes.âAre you leading in a way your team can followâor just telling them what to do? In this episode, youâll learn how customer service, communication, and leadership intersect in 2025. Expect insights that will help you evaluate your own habits, connect more deeply with clients, and build stronger teams.GâŚ
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From Guesswork to Growth: Building a Sales System That Works â With Joe English Ep. 112
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57:35đĄ Top TakeawayâIf you know your numbers, you know whether youâre winning.ââ Are you flying blind in your sales process?đ If you're an SMB owner still relying on gut instinct instead of metrics, this episode is your wake-up call. Learn how to build a scalable, predictable sales machine â and what your numbers are really telling you.đ¤ Guest BioJoe EnâŚ
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Cutting Through the AI Marketing Noise: Consistency and Clarity â With Andy Roller Ep. 113
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49:28âNo ASAP. ASAP is poison for cultures.â â Andy RollerAre you letting urgency derail your companyâs focus? In this episode, Andy Roller shares why slowing down, clarifying priorities, and letting marketing lead strategy will set your organization apart in a noisy, AI-driven world.đ Leaders will walk away with practical tools to align marketing and sâŚ
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Lead with Trust, Not Titles: Emotional Intelligence at Work â With Matthew Hudson Ep. 111
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1:01:45𩺠Reason for theAppointment Matthew Hudson â Episode 111 Leadership speaker, author & founder of Layla Rose Ranch đĄ Top Takeaway âSoft skills outrank technical skills.â â Matthew Hudson đ Do your leadersactually listenâor just instruct? In this surprising episode, we explore what rescue horsescan teach us about leadership, emotional intelligence, aâŚ
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How Emotional Fit Drives Business Growth in the AI Age â With Dr. Joshua Wilson Ep. 110
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58:30In this episode, Steve welcomes Dr. Joshua Wilson, behavioral finance expert and Founder of NeuBeFi, to uncover the hidden influence of subconscious decision-making in your business strategy.đĄ Top TakeawayâThe brain decides before the mind.âMarketing, messaging, and technology alignment all fail when you forget the emotional driver of client decisiâŚ
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Why Every Penny Counts When Tariffs Hit Your Bottom Line â With Jeff Jones Ep. 10
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49:50đĄ What do cowboy boots, China tariffs, and mindset coaching have in common?This episode will change how you think about margins, manufacturing, and leadership clarity. Jeff Jones reveals how something as small as a 4¢ tariff can create a multi-million-dollar rippleâand how to turn disruption into direction."Every penny counts right now."Guest BioJeâŚ
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Unlock Hidden Tax Credits Most SMBs Miss â With Rob Bryant & Jeff Feingold Ep. 108
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48:29đĄ Top TakeawayâThis is a credit, not a deduction.âThink R&D tax credits are just for scientists in lab coats? Think again. In this episode, Tax Point Advisors' Rob Bryant and Jeff Feingold explain how even small service businesses and nonprofits may qualify â and why leaving money on the table is riskier than you think.You'll learn:â
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The AI-Cybersecurity Collision: Why Identity Is Now Your Weakest Link â With Keith Pasley Ep. 107
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48:29đ§ Episode 107: The AI-Cybersecurity Collision: Why Identity Is Now Your Weakest LinkGuest: Keith Pasley â Identity & Governance StrategistđŻ Summary:Identity is no longer just an IT responsibilityâit's now the central pillar of your cybersecurity strategy. In this episode, Keith Pasley explains how identity has become the new perimeter, how AI accelâŚ
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Cyber Compliance Checklist Every SMB Must Know | Micheal Senkbeil |Ep. 106
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52:57Is your SMB truly ready for today's cyber threats?In Episode 106 of Talk To Th3 Doc, Steve Meek is joined by cybersecurity strategist Michael Senkbeil to unpack the must-know compliance checklist for small and mid-sized businesses.Whether you're working toward CMMC, navigating cyber insurance requirements, or just trying to lock down your business,âŚ
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Unlocking Business Value: Exit Planning Tips for SMB Owners | Terry Chevalier | Ep. 105
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59:21đ Reason for the Appointment Unlocking Business Value: Exit Planning for SMB Owners With Terry Chevalier, Chief Value Architect at Mastery Partners â Episode105 đŻ Top Takeaway âIf your business canât run without you, itâs not ready to sell.â Whatâs your business really worth â and would a buyer see it the same way? Terry Chevalier shares how small âŚ
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Stop SurvivingâStart Scaling: Build a Business That Runs Without You | Stacy Eads â Ep. 104
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55:42Are you building a business that can run without youâor one that runs you ragged? In Episode 104 of Talk To Th3 Doc, Steve Meek is joined by Business Scaling Coach Stacy Eads to talk about one of the most overlooked truths in entrepreneurship: scaling is not about sizeâitâs about systems. Youâll hear why so many seasoned business owners struggle whâŚ
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Why Do 82% of Hiring Decisions Go WrongâAnd How Can You Beat the Odds? David Russell â Episode 103
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1:00:35David Russell | Strategic Account Manager, Blackpoint Cyber | Episode 103 Talk To Th3 Doc Podcast Hiring expert and leadership coach David Russell of Blackpoint Cyber joins us to break down whatâs sabotaging your talent strategyâand what to do about it. âA great hire doesnât happen by accidentâit happens by process.â â David Russell Are you hiring âŚ
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Whatâs the First Step to Using AI in Your Business Today? With Kellye Kamp Ep. 102
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58:37Episode 101: Are You Missing the Tools That Work for Growing Organizations?Guest: Eric Dykes, EOS Implementer at EOS WorldwideHost: Steve âThe Doctorâ MeekSummary:What if the missing link in your business was structure and vision? This episode dives into EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System), offering actionable insights for business leaders who wâŚ
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Are You Missing the Tools That Work for Growing Organizations? With Eric Dykes Ep. 101
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51:23đ Episode 101: Are You Missing the Tools That Work for Growing Organizations? Guest: Eric Dykes, EOS Implementer at EOS Worldwide Host: Steve âThe Doctorâ Meek Summary: What if the missing link in your business was structure and vision? This episode dives into EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System), offering actionable insights for business leadersâŚ
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00. Welcome to Talk to Th3 Doc with Steve Meek
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10:12In the inaugural episode of Talk to the Doc, host Steve "The Doctor" Meek introduces the podcastâs mission to help small business owners, local governments, and nonprofit organizations better understand technology. With a background in business, networking, and cybersecurity, Steve emphasizes the importance of making complex tech concepts accessiblâŚ
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