The Technology Matchmaker Podcast Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:45:43 -0500 https://thetechnologymatchmakerpodcast.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 The Technology Matchmaker Podcast yes 4a7ab7c9-1093-54e9-a7ca-fe5be2d9bfd0 Jim Mueller episodic false The Technology Matchmaker Podcast will be spotlighting key topics in the technology industry and discussing how vendor-neutral consultants and brokers can save businesses time & money with tailored IT solutions and connections to reliable vendors in areas like Voice, Cybersecurity, Connectivity, Data, Cloud, and AI.

We'll also be talking about the incredible career opportunities for professionals seeking autonomy, entrepreneurship, and the opportunity to establish a business with a steady residual revenue stream

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Jim Mueller https://storage.buzzsprout.com/le2h76qpzkb2vhh1d5v17ehqrk60?.jpg The Technology Matchmaker Podcast Expedient's Chad St. Thomas Interview - AI For Business Expedient's Chad St. Thomas Interview - AI For Business Join us for a great practical discussion about leveraging AI for businesses of all sizes. Chad St. Thomas is an Solutions Architect for Expedient (www.expedient.com) and provides some great insight to Ai in general and also how Expedient is approaching the market.

]]> Join us for a great practical discussion about leveraging AI for businesses of all sizes. Chad St. Thomas is an Solutions Architect for Expedient (www.expedient.com) and provides some great insight to Ai in general and also how Expedient is approaching the market.

]]> Jim Mueller Buzzsprout-17911685 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 13:00:00 -0400 2700 1 10 full true Krista AI CEO Michael Haske - Exclusive Interview Krista AI CEO Michael Haske - Exclusive Interview "Think Big, Start Small". Curious about AI but not sure where to start? This exlusive interview with Michael Haske, CEO of Krista AI, is a must-watch. He shares how businesses just like yours are already using Krista’s revolutionary AI to streamline operations and boost productivity—without needing a computer science degree. If your competitors are already making moves with AI, shouldn't you be too?

]]> "Think Big, Start Small". Curious about AI but not sure where to start? This exlusive interview with Michael Haske, CEO of Krista AI, is a must-watch. He shares how businesses just like yours are already using Krista’s revolutionary AI to streamline operations and boost productivity—without needing a computer science degree. If your competitors are already making moves with AI, shouldn't you be too?

]]> Jim Mueller Buzzsprout-17504658 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0400 2511 1 9 full false Cybersecurity for SMB's with Trevor Burnside Cybersecurity for SMB's with Trevor Burnside Trevor is a vendor-neutral solutions engineer for Telarus and has a master of science degree in cybersecurity. In this episode we discuss cybersecurity with a vendor-neutral expert that knows how to simplify some of the complicated aspects of cybersecurity. We focus on small business and how they can affordably implement a cybersecurity plan for their business.


]]> Trevor is a vendor-neutral solutions engineer for Telarus and has a master of science degree in cybersecurity. In this episode we discuss cybersecurity with a vendor-neutral expert that knows how to simplify some of the complicated aspects of cybersecurity. We focus on small business and how they can affordably implement a cybersecurity plan for their business.


]]> Jim Mueller Buzzsprout-17248175 Thu, 29 May 2025 12:00:00 -0400 1952 1 8 full false Addressing the Top 10 Concerns When Considering an IT Consultant/Broker Addressing the Top 10 Concerns When Considering an IT Consultant/Broker Concerns over utilizing a vendor-neutral IT Consultant/Broker? Jim addresses the Top 10 concerns he hears the most from businesses.

]]> Concerns over utilizing a vendor-neutral IT Consultant/Broker? Jim addresses the Top 10 concerns he hears the most from businesses.

]]> Jim Mueller Buzzsprout-16685525 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 15:00:00 -0500 545 1 7 full false Expense Reduction - Todd Smith - Calero Interview Expense Reduction - Todd Smith - Calero Interview In this episode we discuss how Calero is challenging convention and exceeding expectations by delivering superior solutions with integrity and personal service that is lacking from our competition. Calero solutions are designed to provide clarity, control, compliance and cost savings across your global technology estates. Whether you're considering a relationship with us as a customer, a partner, or a member of our team, we invite you to get to know us and our passion for this industry.​


]]> In this episode we discuss how Calero is challenging convention and exceeding expectations by delivering superior solutions with integrity and personal service that is lacking from our competition. Calero solutions are designed to provide clarity, control, compliance and cost savings across your global technology estates. Whether you're considering a relationship with us as a customer, a partner, or a member of our team, we invite you to get to know us and our passion for this industry.​


]]> Jim Mueller Buzzsprout-16576669 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 14:00:00 -0500 2407 1 6 full false OTG's Founder on Company Business Model OTG's Founder on Company Business Model Jeffrey Pearl briefly describes OTG Consulting's company business model.

]]> Jeffrey Pearl briefly describes OTG Consulting's company business model.

]]> Jim Mueller Buzzsprout-16414412 Fri, 10 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0500 45 1 5 bonus false AI - Practical Uses For Businesses AI - Practical Uses For Businesses Jim's discusses practical everyday uses of AI for business with Technology Consultant Brian Robinson!

]]> Jim's discusses practical everyday uses of AI for business with Technology Consultant Brian Robinson!

]]> Jim Mueller Buzzsprout-16390864 Mon, 06 Jan 2025 13:00:00 -0500 2810 1 4 bonus false Voice Enabling MS Teams - Questions To Ask - Things To Consider Voice Enabling MS Teams - Questions To Ask - Things To Consider In this episode we discuss with Telarus' Meagan Thai. Meagan is the Director of Contact Center & UC Solutions at Telarus and discusses important questions that need to be addressed when considering voice-enabling MS Teams. We discuss specific questions to ask internally as well as what to ask vendors. We Also discuss how to source qualified vetted vendors.

About Meagan Thai:

Dynamic 20+ year sales career with proven professional development and success in building direct and indirect relationships while increasing revenue.

- Expert in VAR, Agent and Master Agent / Technology Services Brokerage partner models with a focus on UCaaS, CCaaS, team collaboration & connectivity

- Outstanding in building relationships with key decision makers, achieving partner and customer loyalty, ensuring continued growth of existing accounts and establishing new business opportunities

- Extremely independent and self-motivated, highly organized and results oriented

My passion is working side by side with a partner in order to win the deal. I have 20+ years experience prospecting, recruiting and training Agents, VARs, Master Agents & MSPs. My focus has been on cloud based services and include educating both partners and customers on the latest trends and benefits of CX / EX and Digital Engagement.

]]> In this episode we discuss with Telarus' Meagan Thai. Meagan is the Director of Contact Center & UC Solutions at Telarus and discusses important questions that need to be addressed when considering voice-enabling MS Teams. We discuss specific questions to ask internally as well as what to ask vendors. We Also discuss how to source qualified vetted vendors.

About Meagan Thai:

Dynamic 20+ year sales career with proven professional development and success in building direct and indirect relationships while increasing revenue.

- Expert in VAR, Agent and Master Agent / Technology Services Brokerage partner models with a focus on UCaaS, CCaaS, team collaboration & connectivity

- Outstanding in building relationships with key decision makers, achieving partner and customer loyalty, ensuring continued growth of existing accounts and establishing new business opportunities

- Extremely independent and self-motivated, highly organized and results oriented

My passion is working side by side with a partner in order to win the deal. I have 20+ years experience prospecting, recruiting and training Agents, VARs, Master Agents & MSPs. My focus has been on cloud based services and include educating both partners and customers on the latest trends and benefits of CX / EX and Digital Engagement.

]]> Jim Mueller Buzzsprout-16295750 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 13:00:00 -0500 1894 1 3 full false Purple Cloud's Josh-Shatkin Margolis Interview Purple Cloud's Josh-Shatkin Margolis Interview Auto dealers and enterprise businesses, please join me in my conversation with the Founder & CEO of Purple Cloud, Josh-Shatkin Margolis. We discuss Purple Cloud's "First Ever Phone System With Call Tracking Built In"! Josh also provides great marketing pro tips for auto dealers and enterprise businesses that increase sales and reduce costs.

Josh's has a very impressive professional background:

  • Josh has a degree in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering from MIT. 
  • After MIT, Josh headed up data processing for DoubleClick for five years through the acquisition by Google, launching their search and ad exchange products. 
  • After the Google acquisition he went to Yahoo! to do the same for them, managing a team of one hundred and twenty-five engineers responsible for data processing for their entire advertising division including search, display and the advertising exchange after the acquisition of Right Media. 
  • Josh’s first startup where he was the sole founder and CEO is a company called Magnetic which was the first and current market leader to do search retargeting. Josh holds the patent for search retargeting. Magnetic grew to over 280 employees and over $100 million in revenue. Josh stepped down as CEO to start Purple Cloud because he prefers the earlier stage of company building.


]]> Auto dealers and enterprise businesses, please join me in my conversation with the Founder & CEO of Purple Cloud, Josh-Shatkin Margolis. We discuss Purple Cloud's "First Ever Phone System With Call Tracking Built In"! Josh also provides great marketing pro tips for auto dealers and enterprise businesses that increase sales and reduce costs.

Josh's has a very impressive professional background:

  • Josh has a degree in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering from MIT. 
  • After MIT, Josh headed up data processing for DoubleClick for five years through the acquisition by Google, launching their search and ad exchange products. 
  • After the Google acquisition he went to Yahoo! to do the same for them, managing a team of one hundred and twenty-five engineers responsible for data processing for their entire advertising division including search, display and the advertising exchange after the acquisition of Right Media. 
  • Josh’s first startup where he was the sole founder and CEO is a company called Magnetic which was the first and current market leader to do search retargeting. Josh holds the patent for search retargeting. Magnetic grew to over 280 employees and over $100 million in revenue. Josh stepped down as CEO to start Purple Cloud because he prefers the earlier stage of company building.


]]> Jim Mueller Buzzsprout-16102343 Thu, 14 Nov 2024 13:00:00 -0500 2445 1 2 full false Jeffrey Pearl - OTG Consulting Managing Partner Interview Jeffrey Pearl - OTG Consulting Managing Partner Interview Please join us for this candid one-on-one interview with  OTG Consulting's Managing Partner Jeffrey Pearl. In this episode we cover lots of territory including how OTG is saving time & money for businesses with tailored IT solutions and connections to reliable vendors in areas like Voice, Cybersecurity, Connectivity, Data, Cloud, and AI.

We also discuss the incredible career opportunities for professionals seeking autonomy, entrepreneurship, and the opportunity to establish a business with a steady residual revenue stream.

]]> Please join us for this candid one-on-one interview with  OTG Consulting's Managing Partner Jeffrey Pearl. In this episode we cover lots of territory including how OTG is saving time & money for businesses with tailored IT solutions and connections to reliable vendors in areas like Voice, Cybersecurity, Connectivity, Data, Cloud, and AI.

We also discuss the incredible career opportunities for professionals seeking autonomy, entrepreneurship, and the opportunity to establish a business with a steady residual revenue stream.

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