In Episode 84 of the Digital Velocity Podcast, Erik Martinez speaks with Brian Joseph, CEO and co-founder of RevJen Group, to explore the powerful intersection of leadership and professional development. Drawing from decades of experience in scaling for-profit and nonprofit businesses, Brian shares insights on building purpose-driven cultures, confronting organizational challenges head-on, and reframing sales as an act of service.

Listeners will learn:
- Why executive burnout silently spreads through entire teams—and how to prevent it
- How intentional networking (both in-person and digital) drives sustainable growth
- Strategies to create space for deep thinking in an always-on world
- Why starting with a “blank slate” mindset is essential for turnarounds
- The truth behind the phrase, “Nothing happens without a sale”

Whether you're running a DTC brand, leading a nonprofit, or managing a high-growth team, this episode is a must-listen for leaders seeking clarity, connection, and real business momentum.

Contact Brian via:

Linkedin -Brian Joseph
Linkedin - RevJen Company
RevJen.com - Company Website

In Episode 83 of the Digital Velocity Podcast, Erik Martinez is joined by Ken Burke, founder and CEO of Microcasting, to explore the next frontier in direct-to-consumer ecommerce innovation: AI shopping agents. As AI rapidly evolves beyond chatbots, Ken shares a vision for an “agentic” future—where AI doesn’t just assist but actively guides customers through highly personalized and conversational buying experiences.

Ken unpacks how Microcasting’s crawl-walk-run strategy empowers brands to experiment with AI shopping agents, replace outdated customer service tools, and ultimately integrate consumer product discovery, checkout, and post-purchase interactions into a seamless flow. Drawing on early results and real-world implementations, he reveals how AI is reshaping engagement and conversion rates through smarter, data-driven insights gather from live shopping journeys.

Whether you're a brand marketing executive, digital marketer, or tech leader, this episode delivers practical and forward-looking insights on AI shopping integration that can enhance customer experience and grow revenue.

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Contact Ken at:

• Website : MicroCommerce.ai
• email: ken@microcommerce.ai
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In Episode 82 of the Digital Velocity Podcast, Erik Martinez is joined by consultant and hospitality industry veteran Mark Maynard for a conversation that bridges the gap between high-touch restaurant experiences and high-scale direct-to-consumer businesses.

Mark shares hard-won lessons on building brands that customers love and teams that perform. This episode reveals how purpose, culture, and emotional connection can drive performance across industries, from jazz clubs to ecommerce storefronts.

Leaders will gain actionable takeaways on:

• How to define and live a brand purpose that attracts the right customers and employees
• The hidden cost of misaligned culture in fast-scaling businesses
• Why customer experience is emotional — and how it can differentiate commoditized products
• Lessons from hospitality that translate directly to brand loyalty and retention

Whether you're leading a lifestyle brand, scaling a DTC startup, or optimizing customer experience in a competitive space, this episode offers cross-industry wisdom on how to build purpose-led companies that grow with heart and impact.

Linkedin - Mark Maynard
Maynard Consulting