Get Vertical! with Mike McCalley

Building a Business with Grit and Revolutionizing Workplace Safety

Workplace safety

Wally Steidley is the founder of Indigo Compliance and Co-Founder of The Safety Sherpa, bringing over 25 years of expertise in workplace safety. His consulting firm provides high-touch, hands-on safety solutions that protect workers and reduce workplace incidents. Meanwhile, The Safety Sherpa provides the world’s first fully mobile-friendly safety training platform to bring safety…

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Scaling Smarter: Leadership Lessons from Moxie360 Marketing’s Founder

Trisha Hendrickson is the founder and CEO of Moxie360 Marketing, a full-service marketing agency that has grown from a solo venture to a 14-person team. With 35 years of experience, Trisha specializes in digital marketing, brand strategy, and AI-driven innovation to help businesses grow and adapt in a changing landscape. In this episode of…

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Business Services
Building Resilient Leadership and Success Through Perseverance, Faith, and Values: Tim Maitland’s Story

MarketScale’s innovative and resilient approach to B2B marketing has disrupted traditional models, empowering companies to engage their communities through organic and scalable content creation. By adapting to challenges like the pandemic and fostering client independence in content production, MarketScale demonstrates how innovation and values-driven leadership can redefine industry standards. As organizations face growing pressure to…

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Business Services
The Future of Business Success Lies in Real-Time Feedback and Sales Process Automation

Amid the rapid pace of technological advancements, sales processes are undergoing significant changes. Companies are increasingly pressured to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and customer satisfaction. According to Forrester’s 2023 report, a staggering 90% of global business buyers experienced stalled purchasing processes due to economic headwinds, emphasizing the importance of price transparency and the need for…

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When Human Resources Goes Global: How Multinational Corporations Can Align Company Culture Across Borders

In the rapidly globalizing world of business, human resources (HR) play a pivotal role not just in managing personnel but in shaping corporate strategy and culture across international borders. Chuck Heaton, the Vice President of Human Resources at PERMA-PIPE, brings to light the complexities and nuances of managing HR on a global scale, drawing…

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From Team Building to Brand, Content and Traffic: The Secrets to Building a Successful Digital Marketing Agency

In an era where digital marketing is pivotal for business success, entrepreneurs face the daunting task of not just navigating this complex industry, but also building and sustaining a dynamic team. Matthew Cretzman, at the helm of Stormbreaker Digital, shares his five-year journey marked by trials, learning, and unexpected hurdles—a journey resonating with many…

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Leveraging Economic Shifts and Corporate Knowledge can Unlock New Opportunities in Emerging Markets

Identifying and capitalizing on emerging market opportunities is crucial for entrepreneurs and investors in today’s fast-paced global economy. With entrepreneurship in Latin America echoing the boom of Silicon Valley during the dot-com era, today’s episode dives into the dynamic growth and untapped opportunities in this vibrant region. Amidst this backdrop, what drives successful navigation…

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AI in HVAC
AI in HVAC Speeds Up Troubleshooting, Automates Training, and Connects Techs to the Right Data Instantly
September 16, 2025

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming field service operations across skilled trades, and HVAC is no exception. AI in HVAC is reshaping how technicians access information, troubleshoot systems, and stay productive on the job. As the industry faces an ongoing labor shortage and rising equipment complexity, the need for smarter tools is urgent, especially as…

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Beyond “How Are You?”: Creating Meaningful Connection That Fuels Professional Growth
September 16, 2025

What happens when we stop asking surface-level questions and start having conversations that actually matter? Everyday greetings like “How are you?” often miss the chance to spark a genuine and meaningful connection. Research suggests that authentic connection boosts employee engagement and retention, with studies showing that employees who feel recognized and genuinely valued are…

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Education
Shaping the World of Education: The Broadband Industry’s Impact on Academia, Part 1
September 16, 2025

In this episode of Wavelengths, the Amphenol Broadband Solutions podcast, host Daniel Litwin sits down with Chuck Girt, Chief Technology Officer at FiberLight, to explore how broadband innovation is shaping the future of education. As schools embrace 1:1 devices, cloud-based curriculum, and even emerging AI-driven learning tools, their networks are under more pressure than ever….

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College Football’s AP Poll: Should Voter Rights Be Revoked?
September 12, 2025

The early weeks of college football are once again putting the AP poll under a microscope, with a controversial ballot sparking debate over voter accountability and the disconnect between initial rankings and on-field performance. At the same time, financial pressures are reshaping both college and pro football, from coaching buyouts to roster strain created by…

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Voice of a Customer: A Marketing Strategy Deep Dive with David Loomis
August 24, 2023

In the latest episode of Get Vertical!, host Mike McCalley sits down with David Loomis, the Founder and President of Loomis Marketing and author of “Marketing is Everything We Do!”. This candid conversation dives into shaping marketing strategy through the voice of the customer, Loomis’s journey in innovation, the challenges he faced within his…

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The Life of a Start-Up: VOMO
August 23, 2023

Here’s a hard truth: only 18% of entrepreneurs successfully launch their start-ups. Most of these lucky few individuals would probably tell you that the road to success isn’t rosy. An entrepreneur’s ability to connect, build, and maintain high-quality relationships with their team and investors is key to making it past the first few years…

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Sabrina Wilson and the Power of Perseverance: Part 2 of 2
August 7, 2023

In the second part of a two-part Get Vertical! Episode with guest Sabrina Wilson, Senior Vice President of Human Resources at dormakaba Americas, host Mike McCalley continues his look into the importance of perseverance in the workforce. McCalley and Wilson focus on energy, where success is likely, and the application of Moore’s law in…

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Sabrina Wilson and the Power of Perseverance: Part 1 of 2
August 7, 2023

In the first part of a two-part Get Vertical! episode, host Mike McCalley welcomes Sabrina Wilson, Senior Vice President of Human Resources at dormakaba Americas. Wilson shares her unique journey and career, from her upbringing as the daughter of teenage pregnancy to becoming a first-generation college student. Wilson discusses the influence of her father’s…

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To Drive Growth Through Innovative Marketing, Be Clever as a David Fox
July 10, 2023

All businesses rely on innovative marketing solutions for growth, but when the global economy grows increasingly volatile, the need to adapt is more critical than ever. The rapid evolution of digital technologies and consumer behaviors necessitates an agile and innovative approach. But how does one adapt and thrive in the face of adversity? How…

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Marketing Technologies Should be at the Center of the Industrial B2B Sector for Companies to See Success
June 23, 2023

Due to today’s world being so defined by digital transformation and data-driven insights, marketing for business-to-business (B2B) industrial companies faces unique challenges. With industry-specific barriers and the ever-evolving digital marketing landscape, how do these companies keep up with the pace while remaining effective? As the B2B industrial sector is expected to reach $20.9 trillion…

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The Life of a Start-Up: Connecting, Building, and Maintaining Relationships for Success
May 15, 2023

Here’s a hard truth: only 18% of entrepreneurs successfully launch their start- ups. Most of these lucky few individuals would probably tell you that the road to success isn’t rosy. An entrepreneur’s ability to connect, build, and maintain high-quality relationships with their team and investors is key to making it past the first few years…

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Get Vertical! with Mike McCalley and Ben Millar: Part 2
May 15, 2023

On the last episode of the 2-part episode, Get Vertical host, Mike McCalley brings back guest Ben Millar, to talk more about his AI content generation tool, Graibox. It is designed for marketing agencies to help them generate content based on keywords, format, and length. The tool uses AI for the heavy lifting to create…

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Ways to Drive Dramatic Sustainable Growth
May 15, 2023

In this second part of Get Vertical, host Mike McCalley speaks with innovation expert, Dan Adams, about the importance of building capabilities for sustainable growth in companies. McCalley discusses key metrics for innovation, including market facing innovation, and emphasizes the importance of building capabilities for profitable, sustainable growth. Adams explains that while there is pressure…

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