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Every episode of the Dataliction podcast is a conversation with founders, operators, and leaders who are using data and technology to build better businesses. Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, or watch the full episode on YouTube.
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Practical insights on leadership, data, custom software, and the infrastructure decisions that define how growth-stage companies scale.
#69 – The 2025 Forrester Report on AI Strategy
95% of AI initiatives are failing—and it’s not because of the tech. In this episode of the Dataliction Podcast, John and Travis break down why so many companies are struggling to adopt AI effectively. From back office automation to shadow adoption risks, they highlight what’s working, what’s not, and where the real ROI is hiding. […]
#68 – Structure Is Strategy
Structure isn’t neutral—it’s shaping your outcomes whether you know it or not. In this episode of Dataliction Essentials, John unpacks the hidden influence of organizational structure on growth, performance, and culture. He introduces the three essential layers of structure—ownership, rhythm, and feedback—and explains how each one drives alignment (or dysfunction) across your team. Whether you’re […]
#67 – Smarter Ways to Scale Past $100M with Ray de Silva
Scaling past $100 million doesn’t happen by accident—it takes systems, not just hustle. In this episode of the Dataliction Podcast, John and Travis sit down with Ray de Silva to uncover what’s really holding companies back from their next level of growth. From misdiagnosed problems to structural gaps that go unnoticed, Ray unpacks the systemic […]
#65 – The Heart of Growth with Traci Cheatham
Leadership starts at the top. In this episode of the Dataliction podcast, John and Travis sit down with Traci Cheatham to explore the heart of leadership growth. From imposter syndrome to emotional intelligence, this conversation dives into the deeper side of what it means to lead well. They discuss why exhaustion often stems from a […]
#64 – Prove It or Pivot
You can’t build a business on fumes. In this episode of Dataliction Essentials, John unpacks the critical threshold every founder faces—when hustle alone stops working. It’s the prove it or pivot moment. This episode explores the courage it takes to shift direction, the clarity needed to make tough decisions, and why editing your business may […]
#63 – How to Build a $100M GTM Engine with Jack Nolan
Customer traction is your currency. In this episode of the Dataliction Podcast, John and Travis sit down with Jack Nolan to unpack what it really takes to scale a startup from $30M to $100M. Jack shares hard-earned insights on go-to-market strategy, customer discovery, and why automating broken processes only magnifies inefficiency. From validation frameworks to […]