Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur | Start and Grow Your Own Business 1208: Why your tech stack starts with the PEOPLE behind your business w/ Jack Murphy
In this episode, Jack Murphy, founder of Motion 3 Technology, shares his unorthodox path from the nonprofit camping industry to building a tech consulting business that puts humans first. Jack dives deep into why most tech solutions fail not because of bad technology, but because they ignore people and change management. He breaks down the difference between managed service providers and true strategic tech partners, and why being a facilitator, not a dictator, is the future of IT. This conversation is packed with real-world lessons on business evolution, tech stack decisions, AI integration, and managing growth with patience and fun.
💡 What You'll Take Away For YOUR Business
- 🚀 How to evolve your business through multiple iterations while staying true to your strengths
- 🤖 Why most tech failures are really people failures — and how to avoid them
- 💡 How to audit and simplify your bloated tech stack for real productivity gains
- 🎯 The role of timing and beta testers in rolling out new tools and systems
- ⚙️ How to approach AI as a productivity tool (not a human replacement)
- 💰 Why understanding your client’s learning styles unlocks better change management
- 🎸 How injecting humor and fun makes difficult business conversations easier
📝 About the Guest
Jack Murphy is the founder of Motion 3 Technology, where he helps small and medium businesses implement strategic technology solutions that actually fit their people, processes, and goals. With a background in education and leadership, Jack brings a unique facilitative approach that focuses less on selling tech and more on guiding businesses through meaningful change. His company focuses on fractional CIO and CTO services, with a mission to help businesses move forward—hence the name "Motion 3."
🎯 Guest’s BEST Piece of Advice for Wantrepreneurs and Entrepreneurs
"Intelligence doesn’t build businesses — tenacity does."
Key Takeaways from Jack’s Advice:
✔ Longevity in business comes from a willingness to keep going, no matter how hard it gets
✔ You don’t need to have all the answers or credentials to start—just the courage to begin
✔ Comfort zones kill growth—stay uncomfortable and keep iterating
📢 Memorable Quotes
- "I’d rather be a leaf in a river than a leaf in a pond." — Jack Murphy
- "My job isn’t to have the answers—it’s to help you figure out the right questions." — Jack Murphy
- "AI should assist humans, not pretend to be them." — Jack Murphy
💡 Actionable Takeaways
- ✅ Start your tech decisions with your people, not your tools
- ✅ Build an audit system to evaluate your tech stack’s actual productivity
- ✅ Use small beta test groups before company-wide tech rollouts
- ✅ Approach AI as a tool for efficiency and support, not a full replacement for human interaction
- ✅ Bring humor and lightness into your leadership—it makes even tough changes easier
🔗 Links & Resources