Let's Get Digital with Carrie Charles
Broadstaff
Let's Get Digital is your gateway to the innovators and ideas transforming the digital infrastructure industry. From wireless telecom to fiber networks and data centers, this podcast explores all things digital infrastructure—diving into the trends, technologies, and people shaping the future of connectivity.
Hosted by Broadstaff CEO Carrie Charles, each episode features candid conversations with top industry leaders, uncovering the intersection of technology, talent, and transformation. Discover the innovations, leadership strategies, and company cultures driving success in this rapidly evolving landscape.
Whether you’re a business leader, a professional aiming to grow, or simply passionate about digital innovation, Let's Get Digital is your go-to resource for staying ahead in this dynamic industry. Tune in and let’s get digital.
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Previously known as 5G Talent Talk with Carrie Charles, the ‘Let’s Get Digital’ podcast is sponsored by Broadstaff in partnership with RCR Wireless News. Broadstaff is a full-service national staffing firm specializing in all areas of digital infrastructure. Since 1982, RCR Wireless News has been the leading media source for unparalleled news coverage, in-depth insights, and comprehensive analysis of the wireless and mobile technology industry.
Hosted by Broadstaff CEO Carrie Charles, each episode features candid conversations with top industry leaders, uncovering the intersection of technology, talent, and transformation. Discover the innovations, leadership strategies, and company cultures driving success in this rapidly evolving landscape.
Whether you’re a business leader, a professional aiming to grow, or simply passionate about digital innovation, Let's Get Digital is your go-to resource for staying ahead in this dynamic industry. Tune in and let’s get digital.
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Previously known as 5G Talent Talk with Carrie Charles, the ‘Let’s Get Digital’ podcast is sponsored by Broadstaff in partnership with RCR Wireless News. Broadstaff is a full-service national staffing firm specializing in all areas of digital infrastructure. Since 1982, RCR Wireless News has been the leading media source for unparalleled news coverage, in-depth insights, and comprehensive analysis of the wireless and mobile technology industry.
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Nov 15, 2022 • 18min
Growing a Telecom Powerhouse Through Talent Development ft. Chris Larocca of Network Connex
When you know what you're good at, it can pay to stay in your niche. Doing exactly that, Network Connex has found success by focusing on the areas of their core competencies and differentiated expertise. An organization of five business units, Network Connex is focused on the professional and engineering services in digital infrastructure. In today's episode, host Carrie Charles is joined by Chris Larocca, CEO and President of Network Connex. Listen along as Chris describes the strategies Network Connex uses to competitive in this multibillion-dollar market, and learn more about the role that organizational and talent development plays in attracting and retaining a skilled workforce. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://broadstaffglobal.com/
Nov 8, 2022 • 14min
Business Communication in the 5G Era with Damian Hanson of CircleLoop
Using the power of 5G to communicate quickly, flexibly, and securely, Mission Labs is bridging the gap between legacy providers and modern-day digital communication experience. In this episode, join your host Carrie Charles as she sits down with Damian Hanson, Director and co-founder of Mission Labs. Follow along as the two discuss the telecommunications industry and the future of Mission Labs across Europe, and learn a little more about CircleLoop, Mission Labs' cloud-based business phone system aiming to replace traditional phone systems. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://broadstaffglobal.com/
Oct 25, 2022 • 25min
Closing the Gaps at the Edge with Scott D. Willis of DartPoints
The growing demand for streaming and two-way video services, 5G and the future of IoT continue to increase bandwidth needs, putting the pressure on growing markets. In today’s episode, Scott D. Willis, CEO of DartPoints, shares the strategies responsible for DartPoints’ explosive growth. DartPoints aims to deliver unique alternative solutions for sustainability in their commitment to innovation within the industry. Tune in to this episode of 5G Talent Talk as Scott and Carrie discuss the future of DartPoints’ growth, company culture, leadership and hiring strategy in this new world of work.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://broadstaffglobal.com/
Oct 18, 2022 • 25min
Efficiency and Automation in Network Infrastructure with Lindon Hayes of Essentia
Essentia is quickly establishing itself as a major player in the field of network infrastructure, but their high-level growth didn't materialize out of nowhere. Rather, Essentia's breakthroughs can be attributed to their culture of company-wide innovation and collaboration, fostered by CEO Lindon Hayes. Essentia has established a team of trusted experts to design and build turnkey networks, and provide tech-enabled infrastructure services that target real customer pain points and inefficiencies.Essentia believes that great people are at the core of successful networks and that they've found the best. Under Lindon's leadership, Essentia has been named a Great Place to Work® among other distinctions and awards. Be sure to check out this episode of 5G Talent Talk with Carrie Charles to hear more from Lindon Hayes on talent retention, servant leadership, and investing in your organization's culture.
Oct 11, 2022 • 20min
Leading in a Rapidly Changing World with Kelly Brewer of Crown Castle
If you don’t work in the telecom industry, you might not recognize that you’re indirectly interacting with Crown Castle every day. But as one of the largest providers of shared communications infrastructure in the US, Crown Castle’s impact on the shared infrastructure space is undeniable. With 40,000 cell phone towers, 85,000 route miles of fiber and over 115,000 small cells in some sort of deployment, Crown Castle’s network is always expanding. In this episode of 5G Talent Talk with Carrie Charles, Kelly Brewer shares her career journey leading to Crown Castle, her perspective on the changes in the industry over recent years, and where she thinks communications infrastructure will be going in the future. Carrying a unique perspective of having one foot each in construction and tech, Kelly shares her interesting insights on leadership in a rapidly evolving industry. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://broadstaffglobal.com/
Sep 27, 2022 • 28min
The DataBank Difference: Behind the Curtain with Raul Martynek
With shifting markets easily weeding out the strong from the weak, DataBank has proven itself as a force in the data center sector. In today's episode, Carrie Charles sits down with none other than DataBank's CEO, Raul Martynek. DataBank had 6 data centers in 3 markets when it was acquired in 2016. Years later, Databank is now one of the largest private data center platforms in the US, with 65+ data centers located within 100 miles of more than 60% of the US population, modular/micro-data centers that can be placed beneath any 5G tower, and 20 major interconnect hubs.Raul takes us behind the curtain, sharing what drove this growth in just a short period of time. Next, Raul and Carrie discuss DataBank's strategy for attracting, engaging and retaining talent in this new world of work. Finally, Raul looks at the future, sharing his thoughts on the next stage of evolution for the internet and the convergence of digital infrastructures. Hint: the next ten years will be just as much of a change as the last few years.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://broadstaffglobal.com/
Sep 6, 2022 • 21min
Ubicquia is Scaling and Deploying Public Wi-Fi and 5G Faster with Ian Aaron
Ubicquia is on a mission to create smarter, safer and more connected cities. Their solutions leverage existing infrastructure such as streetlights and utility poles to provide critical services to communities globally. Ubicquia makes scaling and deploying WiFi and 5G faster and more efficient.Join Carrie Charles as she speaks with Ubicquia CEO, Ian Aaron and learn about the latest technology that is driving 5G and making a difference in our world.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://broadstaffglobal.com/
Aug 23, 2022 • 36min
Unwavering Commitment to Craft Skilled Labor with Rob McGee of Quanta Services
Quanta Services is committed to operating as a craft skilled labor company. Tune in as Carrie Charles talks with SVP of Telecom Operations Rob McGee about the impact this commitment has on company culture, as nearly 100% of leadership at Quanta has craft skilled labor on their resume at some point. At Quanta Services, people are the heart of everything they do, embracing differences and supporting an environment where all employees are valued. In this episode, Rob shares an industry perspective to help companies create effective solutions and develop fantastic teams in the organization. He shares valuable insights on understanding how people work and what motivates them to unleash their potential. Listen along to learn more on building excellent leadership and critical strategies for business success and growth.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://broadstaffglobal.com/
Aug 16, 2022 • 27min
Prioritizing People Across All Network Technologies with Jessica Firestone of Tempest
While the technology industry continues to develop and evolve, it remains that the human element and leveraging a workforce's skills play an important role in allowing the industry to thrive. In today's episode, Jessica Firestone, CEO and President of Tempest shares her vision to provide complete management of maintenance programs, explore new relationships and to expand internationally. At the heart of her growth goals is the importance of prioritizing people and utilizing their strengths. Finally, in their conversation about a people-first culture, Jessica and our host Carrie Charles discuss how organizations can use hybrid work schedules to their advantages.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://broadstaffglobal.com/
Aug 9, 2022 • 18min
Developing and Retaining Talent with Larry Moore Jr. of Roaming Networks
Being skilled in attracting and retaining talent is the standard organizations strive for – developing that talent into leaders is a separate feat few can achieve. How does Larry Moore Jr. do it? In this episode, Carrie Charles sits down with the Chief Operating Officer of Roaming Networks to discuss the “Roaming culture” they’ve developed and how it has paved the way for increasing retention. The two also discuss the servant leadership Larry practices, and how he mentors his employees into higher-level roles. Tune in to learn more about the healthy workplace practices infused in their culture that promote diversity, engagement, and development.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://broadstaffglobal.com/
