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Welcome to "The Boost," a thought-provoking podcast presented by Digiboost. Join hosts Pablo Calvo and Leon Hitchens as they delve into the intricate world of marketing agencies, WordPress, small businesses, and startups. "The Boost" is your go-to resource for exploring the challenges that businesses encounter in today's dynamic digital landscape. On every episode, you can expect to hear discussions with accomplished business owners not only from San Antonio but also from other regions. Thes ...
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Episode 22 - Conservation Meets Education: How Once in a Wild is Changing Lives
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Introduction: In this episode of The Boost podcast, recorded live at San Antonio Startup Week, we sit down with Rikky Moller, CEO of Once in a Wild, a San Antonio-based company that offers immersive, educational animal experiences right in your backyard. Hosts Leon and Pablo chat with Rikky about his journey from creative director in advertising to…
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Episode 21 - Emotions in Focus: How a DevOps Engineer is Creating a Game-Changing App
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Introduction: In this episode of The Boost, Leon sits down with Marco, a participant in the "Pitch It to Win It" competition at San Antonio Startup Week. Marco shares his concept for a mindset-tracking app, aimed at helping users improve emotional awareness and decision-making. Inspired by his journey as a parent and his professional background in …
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Episode 20 - Building Community-Driven Startups in San Antonio’s Thriving Tech Scene
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Introduction: Welcome to the latest episode of the Boost Podcast! This week, we're thrilled to host a live discussion featuring key voices in San Antonio’s tech and entrepreneurial scene. Special thanks to our sponsor Geekdom and to everyone in the San Antonio startup ecosystem for their incredible support. Join Leon and Pablo are joined with two s…
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Episode 19 - Resilience and Innovation: How Llyas Salahud-Din is Revolutionizing Grant Writing
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Introduction: Join hosts Pablo and Leon as they sit down with Llyas Salahud-Din, founder of GrantApply, recorded live at San Antonio Startup Week. In this episode, Elias shares his inspiring story from being a foster child to building a successful tech startup that empowers nonprofits. Recently crowned the winner of the $20,000 Geekdom pre-accelera…
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Episode 18 - Pitch It to Win It: Celebrating Innovation at San Antonio Startup Week
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Introduction: In this exciting episode of “The Boost Podcast”, hosts Leon and Pablo sit down with Nick Honegger , Director of Marketing and Sales at Geekdom, to recap San Antonio Startup Week. The conversation covers highlights, takeaways, and the unique startup culture in San Antonio. Hosts: Pablo Calvo: Linkedin Leon Hitchens: Linkedin & X Guest:…
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Episode 17 - How Interest Rates and NAR Changes are Shaping San Antonio Real Estate
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Introduction: Welcome to The Boost, hosted by Leon and Pablo, where we spotlight dynamic businesses and entrepreneurs in San Antonio. In this episode, we're thrilled to have Jay Rebaldo back for a second time! Jay, a successful realtor and entrepreneur, was previously featured in one of our most popular episodes. Today, we dive deep into the shifti…
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Episode 16 - Transforming Trash with Melissa Martini, CEO of Waste Away
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Introduction: In this episode of The Boost, host Leon Hitchens sits down with Melissa Martini, the CEO and co-founder of Waste Away, an on-demand trash service based in San Antonio. Melissa shares how her company is revolutionizing waste disposal by providing an Uber-like service for trash pickup while creating job opportunities for local residents…
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Episode 15 - The Future of WordPress: Open Source vs. Private Equity
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Introduction: In this episode of The Boost, Leon and Pablo dive deep into the ongoing drama within the WordPress community surrounding Matt Mullenweg, WP Engine, and the effects of private equity on open-source software. The controversy kicked off from some cryptic tweets by Matt Mullenweg, founder of WordPress, and escalated during his keynote at …
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Episode 14 - Building Global Teams: A Guide to Near Shoring and Outsourcing Success
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Introduction: In this episode of The Boost, hosts Leon and Pablo discuss the upcoming Geekdom Startup Week, which takes place October 14th to 18th. The focus is on near shoring, outsourcing, and business growth strategies. They explore the evolution of Near Shoring, its benefits, and the common challenges businesses face when managing international…
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Episode 13 - From Personal Assistant to Code Entrepreneur: Laura's Journey with Code Flight
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Introduction: Join us on this exciting episode of "The Boost" as host Leon Hitchens sits down with Laura Ruiz-Roehrs, founder of Code Flight and the personal brand Suitcase Coder. Laura shares her transformative journey from being a personal assistant to becoming a successful coder and entrepreneur. Dive into the challenges and triumphs of switchin…
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Episode 12 - Building the Next Big Thing: JR's Vision for Webssey and Decentralized Social Media
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Introduction: In this episode of The Boost, Leon and Pablo sit down with JR, the innovative CEO and founder of Webssey. Webssey is a pioneering social finance application that allows users to invest in individuals using blockchain technology. JR shares his unique journey from a small town in South Texas to becoming a tech entrepreneur, driven by hi…
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Episode 11 - Enhancing Sales Skills with AI: A Conversation with Ray Cantu from ColdCALR
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Introduction: In this episode, Pablo and Leon sit down with President of ColdCALR Ray Cantu to discuss how AI revolutionizes sales training. Ray shares insights into the rapid technological advancements at ColdCALR, the importance of sales skills in entrepreneurship, and how their AI-driven simulations are helping professionals improve their sales …
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Episode 10 - From San Francisco to San Antonio: Franklin Morris's Tech and Marketing Journey
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Introduction: In this insightful episode of "The Boost," host Pablo Calvo welcomes Franklin Morris, VP of Marketing at Alloy AI, to discuss the evolving dynamics of the tech and marketing landscapes, particularly in the context of post-pandemic adjustments and the strategic choice of San Antonio over Austin for technology professionals. Franklin sh…
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Episode 9 - The Startup That's Boosting Nonprofits: A Conversation with Nonprofits HQ
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Host Leon welcomes Zach and Alberto from Nonprofits HQ to discuss their journey in the nonprofit sector, the challenges they faced starting up, their move to San Antonio, and their mission to improve nonprofit operations through technology. Introductions: Zach and Alberto: Co-founders of Nonprofits HQ Hosts: Pablo Calvo: Linkedin Leon Hitchens: Lin…
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Episode 8 - The State of Geekdom and Entrepreneurship in San Antonio
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Join Pablo and Leon as they discuss their experiences with Geekdom, the dynamic entrepreneurial hub of San Antonio. They share a retrospective on their journey from casual visitors to engaged members with office space, the power of mentorship, and the broader impact of Geekdom in fostering a diverse and inclusive startup ecosystem. Listen in as the…
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Episode 7 - Accessibility on the Internet with a Special Guest from Accessibe
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In this episode of The Boost, hosts Leon Hitchens and Pablo delve into internet accessibility. They discuss the significant gap in accessible web content and the impact of this shortfall on individuals with disabilities. With a special guest, Alexandra Britez from AccessiBe, they explore solutions and the importance of making the web more inclusive…
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Episode 6 – Interview with Realtor Jay Rebaldo of Rebaldo Realty Group
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In this episode of The Boost, hosts Pablo and Leon sit down with Jay Rebaldo from Rebaldo Realty Group to talk about the world of real estate. Jay shares his journey from building and developing teams in the corporate world to his passion for real estate, which led him to establish his real estate team. Operating within a small team alongside anoth…
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Episode 5 – Interview with Venture Lab Founder & Executive Director
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Hosts: Pablo Calvo: Linkedin Leon Hitchens: Linkedin & X Find Us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBoostChannel Website: https://theboost.fm Introduction: Welcome to the new episode of The Boost, where we're diving into the incredible world of Venture Lab, an organization reshaping the future of education and entrepreneurship. Join us for an am…
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Episode 4 - AI, Copyright, and the Future of Content Creation
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Get ready for “The Boost”! We cover the newest happenings in news, business, and technology around South Texas. Our show features important industry leaders who share their views on what’s coming up in the future. The discussions are led by experienced professionals who have spent many years working with some of the most interesting figures and bus…
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Watch the Video Version! YouTube Hosts: Pablo Calvo: Linkedin Leon Hitchens: Linkedin & X Notes: 1. AI and Ethical Use in Marketing: The hosts emphasise the importance of responsible and ethical use of AI in marketing. They discuss the challenges of using AI, setting KPIs, and safeguarding sensitive data. 2. Voice Search and Voice Interaction: The …
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Episode 2 - Interview with SageSEO CEO Peter Yeargin | The Boost
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Host: Pablo Calvo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pablocalvo322/ Guests: Peter Yeargin, CEO of Sage SEO Website - https://www.sageseo.ai Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaSS8FkdCWPMN3yfwxo3UfA Twitter - https://twitter.com/sageseoai Instagram - https://twitter.com/sageseoai Summary Brief: "The Boost" Podcast with Peter Yeargin, CEO of Sage …
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Episode 1 - The Agency Angle: Balancing WordPress, Page Builders, and Client Needs | The Boost
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Hosts: Pablo Calvo: Linkedin Leon Hitchens: Linkedin Show Notes 1. Introduction and Focus of the Podcast Hosts: Pablo and Leon, with producer Kory. Recording from Seguin, South Texas. Focus: Tech, business in South Texas, local business and startup interviews, and agency-related topics. 2. Discussion on Gutenberg and WordPress Gutenberg's impact on…
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