Best Martin Woodward Podcasts (2024)

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ECE CEO Biography: The Path to New Horizon Academy with CEO Chad Dunkley 1:06:27

2h ago1:06:27

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Join us for our discussion with Chad Dunkley, CEO of New Horizon Academy, as we uncover the pivotal moments and influences that have shaped his leadership journey in childcare. Gain valuable insights into Chad's innovative approach to adapting to the evolving needs of families and his commitment to early childhood education. About the Episode: • Ex…

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ECE CEO Biography: Discovering Gigi Schweikert's Path as Lightbridge Academy's CEO 1:01:31

1M ago1:01:31

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Join host Tony D'Agostino in a conversation with Gigi Schweikert, CEO of Lightbridge Academy, as they explore her journey of leadership and passion for early childhood education. Gain valuable insights from Gigi's experiences and expertise in nurturing both children and the professionals who shape their lives. About the Episode: • Explore Gigi's jo…

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EP # 39 | From Confusion to Confidence: Childcare Real Estate Strategies | Featuring Grafton Milne 1:10:21

1M ago1:10:21

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Tune into this episode with Tony D'Agostino, Inspire Care 360 Founder & CEO, and special guest Grafton Milne, Designated Broker at Menlo Group Commercial Real Estate. Explore key takeaways on market optimism, financial preparation, and strategic ownership planning, including the pros and cons of purchasing versus leasing. Watch now to navigate the …

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Crushing the Competition 1:15:31

2M ago1:15:31

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This week Mark, Jaime and Tim are joined by Evan Stone to review the Apple Event: Letting Loose. They discuss the new iPad Air M2, iPad Pro M4, Apple Pencil Pro, Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro 11. Apple apologizes for 'Crush' iPad Pro ad that sparked controversy - 9to5Mac Tim Cook 'Made on iPad' Nike Air Max 1 '86s Apple announces new accessibility fe…

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Looking Ahead: Oliver Weidlich 50:41

2M ago50:41

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This week Tim sits down with Oliver Weidlich to discuss user experience and design for spatial computing. Oliver has been involved in spatial computing fro several years ahead of Apple's Vision Pro, which he has now embraced. Oliver Weidlich on LinkedIN Oliver on Twitter Oliver on Mastodon Contxtual Spatial Computing Contxtu.al Day Ahead for Vision…

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Charlie Chapman - A day in the life of Developer Advocate 1:20:34

3M ago1:20:34

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This week Tim sits down with Charlie Chapman, developer advocate, iOS engineer and host of the Launched podcast. We talked about developing indie apps, in app purchases, the Apple Vision Pro after 4 months, Deep Dish Swift and what to do it Cupertino during WWDC week. TL;DR Charlie says there's a lot of networking and things to do during the week. …

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VWDC 2024 - WWDC San Jose/Cupertino Travel Advice, Best of MTJC 12:41

3M ago12:41

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Rebroadcasting our 2018 chat about visiting San Jose and Cupertino for WWDC events. We chatted about WWDC San Jose back in 2018. Here's a replay of Greg's experience at WWDC 2017. Mark gives some advice about traveling to San Jose. This year Mark is NOT attending WWDC 2024. Come say "Hi", take a selfie with Mark and maybe get some MTJC swag. (Unoff…

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Vision Pro - On Your Face, Not In Your Face 1:15:48

4M ago1:15:48

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This week Joe Cieplinski joins Tim to discuss their experiences with the Apple Vision Pro and spactial computing. jcieplinski@mastodon.social Joec.design Spatial Symphony Television By Sandwich Vision Directory lets make a difference on Threads LA Terminal Let's visionOS 2024 conference Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/mtjc. Hosted on Ac…

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On Education with RIT Dean - Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences: Matt Heunerfauth 57:34

5M ago57:34

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The Vision Pro Moment 2:07:01

5M ago2:07:01

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This week Tim, Mark and Jaime are joined by guest host Jonathan Kuehlein to discuss the impact of the Vision Pro on technology and entertainment. #Privacy: Facebook, TikTok, and Other Apps Use Push Notifications to Send Data about Your iPhone Apple CEO Tim Cook Compares Vision Pro 'Moment' to iPhone and Mac - MacRumors Apple Vision Pro internationa…

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Let's Do Something Stupid Next with Steve Lipton 1:06:41

7M ago1:06:41

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This week Tim sits down with Steve Lipton, CIO Scientific Device Laboratory, Author and Speaker on creativity, iOS, watchOS, and SAP Business One. Steve is a serial educator who has been teaching iOS based courses for many years on Lynda.com and now on LinkedIn Learning. Make App Pie Steve on LinkedIn Steve on Mastodon - @MakeAppPie@techhub.social …

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Martin Woodward 1:28:43

7M ago1:28:43

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This week I was joined by Martin Woodward, VP of DevRel at GitHub. We discussed developer relations, automation with GitHub Actions, code assistance with GitHub Copilot, 3D printing, and in the After Show, GitHub's shiny new implementation of Apple Silicon build machines, custom installed racks of Mac Minis. martinwoodward/octolamp: A 3D printed, G…

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EP #38 | Empowering Tomorrow's ECE Leaders | Featuring Tom Wood with HINGE Advisors 54:24

7M ago54:24

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This episode hosted by Jessica Wright, Inspire Care 360 Executive Vice President of Operations, features Tom Wood with HINGE Advisors focusing on 'Empowering Tomorrow's ECE Leaders' through Emotional Intelligence. Learn about the importance of behavior change, self-awareness, effective relationship management, and cultivating a positive environment…

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EP # 37 | From Stress to Success: The Secret to Attracting & Retaining Top Childcare Talent with ECE Healthy Advantage | Featuring Michelle Ellis and Jessica Wright 1:14:03

8M ago1:14:03

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Tune in to this episode with Tony D'Agostino, Inspire Care 360 Founder & CEO, and special guests Jessica Wright, Inspire Care 360 General Manager & Senior VP of Operations, and Michelle Ellis, Executive Director of Care-a-lot Child Care as they discuss the secret to attracting and retaining top childcare talent in ECE with health benefits. About th…

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Dave Verwer - Don't Forget Your Towel 1:08:08

8M ago1:08:08

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This week Tim sits down with Dave Verwer to discuss his contributions to the Apple developer community. They chat about Dave's iOS Dev Weekly newsletter, the Swift Package Index, and the iOS Dev Directory. They also discuss Swift on Windows, Vaper and server-side swift, and the basics on how to publish a Swift Package. Don't forget your towel. Swif…

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EP # 36 | Leading for Success & Happiness: Being an EC Leader Should Be a Reward, Not a Punishment | Featuring Vernon Mason 1:01:50

8M ago1:01:50

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In this session, Vernon emphasized leadership principles, advocating for self-preservation and effective team engagement strategies, including active listening and participatory management. He also highlighted the transformative impact of practices like temporal distancing, maintaining healthy boundaries, and leveraging time blocking for heightened…

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EP # 35 | The Top Financial Secrets for Childcare Businesses You're Not Taking Advantage Of | Featuring John Rizzo & Nate Pensgen 1:03:14

8M ago1:03:14

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Join Tony D'Agostino, Founder and CEO of Inspire Care 360, as he explores the crucial topic of building the financial health of daycare and childcare businesses. In this episode, our guests, Nate Pensgen, CPA and Partner, and John Rizzo, Managing Partner from RDG+Partners, share invaluable insights tailored for childcare owners and operators. Gain …

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This Could Have Been An Email 1:05:23

8M ago1:05:23

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This week we review the Apple Scary Fast Event on October 30, 2023 Original Apple Watch, including $17,000 gold model, no longer eligible for repairs Apple TV Plus is getting a price hike — and other Apple subscriptions are, too - The Verge Apple Arcade is getting some great new games for the holidays - The Verge UIKit View Lifecycle - viewIsAppear…

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EP # 34 | When Everything Goes Wrong: Navigating the Unforeseen in Childcare | Featuring Kate Woodward Young, M.Ed. & Carrie Casey 59:36

9M ago59:36

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Join Tony D'Agostino, Founder and CEO of Inspire Care 360, as he hosts a discussion with Kate Woodward Young, M.Ed. & Carrie Casey from TexasDirector.org, tailored for childcare owners and operators facing unexpected challenges. Discover essential strategies such as maintaining fire-safe essentials, creating standard operating procedures, and imple…

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EP # 33 | Scaling New Heights: Achieving High Enrollments & Growing Your Childcare Business | Featuring Kevin Kilgore 1:03:35

9M ago1:03:35

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In this episode, join Tony D'Agostino, Founder and CEO of Inspire Care 360, as he speaks with Kevin Kilgore, childcare expert and owner of Kids 'R' Kids Legends Ranch. Discover essential strategies such as investing in employee education and fostering a positive work environment to build a strong team and drive collaborative growth. Gain valuable i…

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EP # 32 | From Vision to Reality: Implementing Best Practices in Childcare Operations | Featuring Martin Bing 59:24

9M ago59:24

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Join Tony D'Agostino, Founder and CEO of Inspire Care 360, in this episode featuring Martin Bing, Founder and CEO of 1Place Childcare. Discover key strategies such as digitizing tasks and compliance to enhance efficiency and profitability, and learn how systematic approaches can facilitate scalable growth while ensuring quality and compliance. Gain…

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EP # 31 | How To Hire In 2023: Attract The Right Candidates In Your Business | Featuring Nick Williams 1:04:21

9M ago1:04:21

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Struggling to attract and retain top talent in your childcare business? Tune in to our conversation with Nick Williams, founder of Childcare Business Growth, hosted by Tony D'Agostino, Founder and CEO of Inspire Care 360. Discover insights tailored for childcare owners and operators, including how to define your "Why" to build a compelling employer…

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EP # 30 | Courage in the Face of Adversity | Featuring Kym Pomares 1:03:08

10M ago1:03:08

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Join us for an enlightening conversation with Kym Pomares, founder of Pomares Consulting and Professor at Child Care Genius University, as we discuss courage in the face of adversity. Gain valuable insights, including the importance of diving into your business's numbers for informed decision-making and overcoming challenges with perseverance and r…

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EP # 29 | 4 Childcare CEO Pitfalls to Avoid | Featuring Brandy Woods-Smith 1:02:33

10M ago1:02:33

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In this episode, hosted by Tony D'Agostino, Inspire Care 360 Founder & CEO, we look into the critical topic of childcare CEO pitfalls to avoid, featuring insights from Brandy Woods-Smith, the founder of Childcare Millionaires and host of the 'Childcare Millionaires Live' conference. Join us as Brandy shares her wealth of experience and knowledge, o…

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EP # 28 | Leadership: Tips for Early Childhood Professionals | Featuring Gigi Schweikert 1:02:37

10M ago1:02:37

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In this insightful podcast episode, we had the pleasure of hosting Gigi Schweikert, CEO of Lightbridge Academy. Schweikert shared key insights, highlighting the importance of relationship-building in the childcare industry for fostering collaboration and mentorship opportunities. Additionally, she emphasized the value of leading by example to earn …

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It’s Shiny and has an Apple Logo 2:00:07

10M ago2:00:07

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This week we review the Apple Event, Wonderlust, from Sept 12, 2023. We discuss the Watch Series 9, Watch Ultra 2, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, and the addition of USB-C. Picks: Vision Pro Hand's On, Advanced macOS Commands, Swift 5.8 Feature Flags, and GitHistory Apple's Unusual Headset Design Has Led to Unprecedented Production Challenges - MacRumor…

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EP # 27 | Developing Leadership Skills in Childcare | Featuring Zakiyyah Boone & Regina Miller 1:05:49

10M ago1:05:49

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We are thrilled to be joined by Zakiyyah Boone, CEO of Wonderspring Early Education, and Regina Miller, Owner & Executive Director of Trailblazers Academy. Our panelists share their experiences and insights on how they have incorporated leadership principles into their businesses, providing valuable tips and advice on how to create a successful chi…

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EP # 26 | The Challenges of Performance Management & Internal Motivation | Featuring Frances Powell & Michelle Ellis 1:00:00

11M ago1:00:00

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Join us for an exciting episode as Inspire Care 360 reveals its latest business solutions design for childcare and daycare owners: Peak Performance. A certified program designed to elevate childcare professionals' excellence through our cutting-edge course and content delivery platform, Inspire University. In this discussion, we dive into the chall…

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EP # 25 | Childcare Owner Panel Discussion: Unique Ways to Solve Recruitment & Retention Challenges | Featuring Mona Jackson, Jesse Bean & Kishia Saffold 1:10:25

11M ago1:10:25

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In this episode hosted by Tony D'Agostino, Founder & CEO of Inspire Care 360, listen to an insightful discussion featuring Mona Jackson, CEO of Kids of Valor Academy, Jesse Bean, Owner of Growing Hearts and Minds, and Kishia Saffold, Owner of Kiddie Care Learning Center. Together, they share their expertise on enhancing recruitment and retention ra…

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EP # 24 | Keys to Rebuilding Enrollment & Revenue in the Wake of COVID-19 | Featuring Julie Wassom 51:52

11M ago51:52

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It’s no secret the pandemic has had a huge impact on building and retaining enrollment. As we get beyond the worst of the virus, what is important to know to bring enrollment back to pre-COVID levels? In this episode, learn how to adjust your business model to meet expectations of today’s young families, actions you can take now to rebuild enrollme…

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EP # 23 | Affordable Healthcare for the ECE Industry | Featuring Tony D'Agostino 1:03:35

11M ago1:03:35

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Tune in to discover a solution if the healthcare plan for your childcare or daycare employees is causing financial strain or staff members are opting out due to high costs. Explore strategies for recruiting and retaining staff through healthcare benefits, fostering a positive culture and engaged workforce with these benefits, and leveraging Benefit…

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EP # 22 | Cyber Threats in ECE: Not if, but When | Featuring Steve Stasiukonis 1:15:20

11M ago1:15:20

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Join our conversation with Inspire Care 360's CEO & Founder Tony D'Agostino with special guest Steve Stasiukonis with Secure Network Technologies on how to protect your Early Childcare Business from Cyber Security threats. Steve has worked in the field of Information Security for over 25 years, specializing in the use of technology to identify info…

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Sommer Panage On Accessibility, Swift TO Speaker Series 44:30

12M ago44:30

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Tim sits down with Sommer Panage, Engineering Manager, iOS Engineer and aerial acrobat. Sommer is passionate about accessibility, empowering app users and developing a company culture that includes accessibility from design to app execution. Sommer Panage Sommer Panage on Twitter X Sommer Panage (@sommer@macaw.social) Sommer Panage (@sommerope) • I…

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EP # 21 | Hierarchy of ECE Staff Happiness: Reducing Turnover Through Cultural Shift 1:06:30

12M ago1:06:30

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Join Tony D'Agostino, Founder & CEO of Inspire Care 360, as he explores essential strategies for retaining top talent in your childcare school. Dive into discussions on reasons for staff turnover, the key factors for employee satisfaction, creating flexible accommodation plans, and cultivating a culture of low turnover. Gain valuable insights to bu…

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EP # 20 | Solving the Challenges of being an ECE Business Owner Panel Discussion | Featuring Scott Wayman, Geren Anderson & Jerzell Pierre-Louis 1:08:16

12M ago1:08:16

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In this episode, Scott Wayman from Kangarootime, Geren Anderson from The Pillars Christian Learning Academy, and Jerzell Pierre-Louis from Sprout Early Education Center come together to delve into the distinctive hurdles encountered by childcare entrepreneurs on a daily basis. Throughout the discussion, listeners are treated to a deep dive into top…

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EP # 19 | Optimize Your Childcare School's Profitability Through Expense Management | Featuring Robert Spatola and John Rizzo 1:05:37

1y ago1:05:37

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We are well on our way into our Business Benchmark series: Previously, we talked about preparing your business for success and what succession planning looks like. This time, we dive into the intrinsic details of optimizing your school's profitability through managing your expenses. Once again our CEO, Tony D'Agostino is joined by our friends Rober…

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EP # 18 | Succession Planning: Build Your Childcare Business Up for Success | Featuring John Rizzo 1:15:37

1y ago1:15:37

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In this episode, Tony D’Agostino, Founder & CEO of Inspire Care 360, and John Rizzo, Managing Partner of RDG+Partners, team up to explore the topic of succession planning for ECE business owners. With a focus on the financial and accounting aspects, they look into the complexities and nuances involved in ensuring a smooth transition of leadership w…

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Terry Latanville, Swift TO Speaker Series 1:02:08

1y ago1:02:08

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This week Tim sits down with Terry Latanville, fellow goalie, Staff iOS Engineer at DoorDash. Terry will be speaking at Swift TO Conference in August 2023. They discuss some innovations, such as Reactive VIP, Observable, Unity and Smurf Berries. https://latanville.ca/ https://twitter.com/terrylatanville Terry Latanville (@RndmTsk@mastodon.social) W…

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