Let's Get Digital with Carrie Charles
Broadstaff
Let's Get Digital is your gateway to the innovators and ideas transforming the digital infrastructure industry. From wireless telecom to fiber networks and data centers, this podcast explores all things digital infrastructure—diving into the trends, technologies, and people shaping the future of connectivity.
Hosted by Broadstaff CEO Carrie Charles, each episode features candid conversations with top industry leaders, uncovering the intersection of technology, talent, and transformation. Discover the innovations, leadership strategies, and company cultures driving success in this rapidly evolving landscape.
Whether you’re a business leader, a professional aiming to grow, or simply passionate about digital innovation, Let's Get Digital is your go-to resource for staying ahead in this dynamic industry. Tune in and let’s get digital.
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Previously known as 5G Talent Talk with Carrie Charles, the ‘Let’s Get Digital’ podcast is sponsored by Broadstaff in partnership with RCR Wireless News. Broadstaff is a full-service national staffing firm specializing in all areas of digital infrastructure. Since 1982, RCR Wireless News has been the leading media source for unparalleled news coverage, in-depth insights, and comprehensive analysis of the wireless and mobile technology industry.
Hosted by Broadstaff CEO Carrie Charles, each episode features candid conversations with top industry leaders, uncovering the intersection of technology, talent, and transformation. Discover the innovations, leadership strategies, and company cultures driving success in this rapidly evolving landscape.
Whether you’re a business leader, a professional aiming to grow, or simply passionate about digital innovation, Let's Get Digital is your go-to resource for staying ahead in this dynamic industry. Tune in and let’s get digital.
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Previously known as 5G Talent Talk with Carrie Charles, the ‘Let’s Get Digital’ podcast is sponsored by Broadstaff in partnership with RCR Wireless News. Broadstaff is a full-service national staffing firm specializing in all areas of digital infrastructure. Since 1982, RCR Wireless News has been the leading media source for unparalleled news coverage, in-depth insights, and comprehensive analysis of the wireless and mobile technology industry.
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Aug 3, 2021 • 23min
Building Small Cells The Fast And Easy Way: The Story Of Helicore With Kevin Russ And Josh Dotson
While 5G services are in demand, the deployment of this technology can often cause disruption. The Helicore team has found a fast and easy solution to the disruptions caused by 5G densification and deployment – building small cells. In this episode, Carrie Charles interviews Co-founders Kevin Russ and Josh Dotson on the progress done by their company and the patented technology they use. Kevin and Josh talk about getting their start in the telecoms industry and their future goals. An interesting discussion that people looking into deploying 5G services should not miss out on.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://broadstaffglobal.com/
Jul 27, 2021 • 36min
The Convergence of Communication and Computation with Dr. Vida Ilderem
What type of talent is essential for the future of wireless communications? We need people with a systems mindset. The guest for today’s episode is Dr. Vida Ilderem, Vice President at Intel Labs. Vida discusses with Carrie Charles how wireless communications require a plethora of expertise to succeed in the future. All the way from engineering to social science. That’s why we need talents who know how to bring multiple disciplines together and work as one. Join in the conversation to discover the future of wireless communications and why we need to have a systems mindset. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://broadstaffglobal.com/
Jul 13, 2021 • 34min
The Opportunity Of Municipal Broadband With CobbFendley
Municipal broadband is one of the areas where there is a massive opportunity on the horizon. Cobb, Fendley & Associates leads the charge in this development. Carrie Charles chats with Monica Silver, the President, and Vineeta Ram, the Executive Vice President of CobbFendley. The company’s executive pair talk to Carrie about recognizing opportunities, utilizing projects and different aspects of municipal broadband. They dive into the company’s initiatives for professional development. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://broadstaffglobal.com/
Jul 6, 2021 • 29min
The Business Of Digital Infrastructure And What Lies Ahead With Jennifer Fritzsche
There are a lot of things happening right now in the business of digital infrastructure. Tune in as Carrie Charles sits down with Jennifer Fritzsche as she breaks down how she foresees telecom and tech will intersect and what lies ahead for the future of the communications infrastructure. Jennifer is the Managing Director of North American telecom and communications infrastructure, Greenhill. She also shares what it's like to be a female leader in a male-dominated industry and just how diversity has changed for women over the years. Check out her blog, Fritzsche's Forum, for more on what's new in the digital infrastructure scene.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://broadstaffglobal.com/
Jun 29, 2021 • 26min
Bridging The Digital Divide and Expanding The Network With Staffan Göjeryd
Among other lessons, this pandemic has made us realize the need to bridge the existing digital divide that holds back a lot of people. Expanding the network is a lot of work, but it holds a lot of promise or the future of work, business, and even personal life. In this episode, Carrie Charles talks with Staffan Gojeryd, the CEO of Telia Carrier, who further elaborates about bridging the digital divide and expanding the network. Staffan also shares how the pandemic affected the telecom industry. He also discusses empowerment, learning and identifying that silver lining even during this pandemic. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://broadstaffglobal.com/
Jun 22, 2021 • 22min
The Future Of Telecom Is Digital With Google's Kevin Shatzkamer
Telecom has not been maximizing the power of 5G enough, and not because the technology is not ready. With digital innovation already set, telecom transformation must start with organizations and goals themselves. Carrie Charles brings back her first-ever guest, Kevin Shatzkamer of Google, to discuss how service operators must utilize 5G technology to elevate their industries. Kevin explains why this must start with huge shifts in workplace culture and employee development. He also talks about the telecom talent shortage, as skilled workers look for experiences that aren't typically offered in this particular scene.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://broadstaffglobal.com/
Jun 8, 2021 • 19min
5G For All: Creating An Inclusive Future With Mike Simpson, Chief Procurement Officer Of T-Mobile
Mike Simpson is the Chief Procurement Officer of T-Mobile and he believes that 5G for all is the best way to create an inclusive future. Being inclusive could mean several things both on the business side and in the culture side. Find out the work culture of T-Mobile post-merger with Sprint. Join your host, Carrie Charles as she sits down with Mike to talk about the 5G future, sustainable energy projects, work diversity, and much more. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://broadstaffglobal.com/
Jun 1, 2021 • 52min
Bringing Transformation And Evolution To Business With Paul Fettucia
To survive and succeed in business, you need to be ready to change. You need to be ready to start evolving your business, and Paul Fettucia knows the way. Paul, the President and General Manager of ANS Advanced Network Services, joins our Carrie Charles in this episode to talk about business change and transformations. Paul traces the beginnings of ANS, their pivots to different technologies on the market, and their use of work from home model, even before work from home became a necessity. Paul also shares his leadership philosophy and why he treats everyone in ANS as family.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://broadstaffglobal.com/
May 25, 2021 • 38min
Unlocking Human Potential In A Mobile World With MD7's Tom Leddo
Leading a group of employees while managing a company isn’t easy. But for Tom Leddo, Chief Strategy Officer at MD7, it’s all about unlocking human potential, creating that connection and providing opportunities for growth. He tells Carrie Charles that the secret to maintaining their position at the top of the mobile world is the fact they focus on their employees. Through their core values, they have this visible guide that leads them to the direction they want to be, while bringing everyone on top and maximizing their full potential for more opportunities for growth. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://broadstaffglobal.com/
May 18, 2021 • 44min
Leadership Built Right With Verizon's Phillip French
To you future great leaders, here’s advice from someone who knows what it means to have leadership built right.This show’s guest today is Phillip French, the Vice President of Network Engineering at Verizon Wireless.Phillip shares valuable insights with Carrie Charles on how to create a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. He reveals strategies that help make everyone feel valued and connected to reach their full potential.Listen and learn how one of telecom's great leaders operates his organization and empowers his team!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://broadstaffglobal.com/
