From Stuck To Successful

Dave Scott

From Stuck To Successful is the podcast where you learn how to fix what's broken inside of your business, reignite your passion for growth, and scale using a proven playbook powered by AI.

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20 episodes
Updated July 20

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Season 4, Episode #16: From Stuck to Successful - Interview Matt Mulcahy – Cybersecurity Leader, AI Adoption Expert & Technology Entrepreneur
Matt Mulcahy is the Founder and CEO of Miami Cyber, where he helps organizations securely adopt AI, modernize their technology, and reduce cyber risk. Drawing on years of experience in managed services, cybersecurity, and business technology, Matt believes that successful AI isn't about choosing the latest model—it's about building the right business processes, governance, and strategy first. In this episode of From Stuck to Successful, Matt shares how he built Miami Cyber from the ground up, why most businesses need automation before they need AI, and what leaders must do to responsibly implement AI without compromising security. The conversation dives into entrepreneurship, founder-led sales, AI readiness, risk management, and how small businesses can use AI to compete with much larger organizations. Links: · https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-mulcahy-a0128355 · https://www.linkedin.com/company/miami-cyber · https://miamicyber.tech/
July 20 · 50 min
Season 4, Episode #15: From Stuck to Successful - Interview Brad Bakken – Citizens Independent Bank & Banking Leader
Episode DESCRIPTION: Brad Bakken is the President and CEO of Citizens Independent Bank (CIB), one of Minnesota's premier family-owned community banks. Having spent more than four decades with the bank, Brad has helped continue the legacy started by his mother, Connie Bakken, whose vision and leadership transformed Citizens Independent Bank into a trusted financial institution serving businesses and communities across the Twin Cities. In this episode of From Stuck to Successful, Brad shares the remarkable story behind Citizens Independent Bank, the values that have fueled decades of growth, and the importance of relationship-driven leadership in today's business world. From community banking and lending to preserving a family legacy, this conversation offers timeless lessons for entrepreneurs, executives, and anyone who believes great businesses are built by putting people first. Links: · https://www.bankcib.com · https://www.linkedin.com/company/citizens-independent-bank
July 20 · 55 min
Season 4, Episode #14: From Stuck to Successful - Interview William Lynn Scott – Dad, Grandpa, Grateful Retiree
Long before the internet, Wi-Fi, video games, and social media, the world was different. Better. More peaceful with less injustice. On today's episode, we talk about those things as I interview my dad, William Lynn Scott. He's arguably the smartest man I know, could easily win any Jeopardy competition, and he's the guest for today's show. He's a titan to me. I can still remember how patient my dad was with me as a kid, teaching me things like hunting, fishing, the differences between the types of trees in the woods, how to throw a split-seamed fastball, how to treat people, being okay with crying, and always saying I love you. In this episode, we talk about what life was like for a kid (my dad) growing up in the rural Midwest, the Civil Rights days, experiencing monumental changes to our nation during the 1960's and 1970's, and the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. My dad brings a unique perspective on life during this episode that you don't want to miss.
July 20 · 1 hr 31 min
Season 4, Episode #17: From Stuck to Successful - Interview Edwin Eaton - Entrepreneur, SaaS Founder & Business Growth Leader
Edwin Eaton is the founder of Cinch CRM and iPro Building Services, a software platform built to help commercial cleaning companies streamline operations and accelerate growth. After building iPro into one of the fastest-growing commercial cleaning companies in the Pacific Northwest—serving major data centers and earning multiple Inc. 5000 honors—Edwin turned his real-world experience into technology that helps other service businesses scale. In this episode of From Stuck to Successful, Edwin shares his journey from launching a commercial cleaning company as a young entrepreneur to building a successful SaaS business. Along the way, he discusses the lessons learned through growth, setbacks, leadership, and innovation, offering practical wisdom for founders looking to build companies that last. Links: · https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwin-eaton-27b54a4/ · https://cleancinch.com/ · https://blueprintjanitorial.com/ · https://worryfree.cleaning/
July 20 · 47 min
Season 4, Episode #13: From Stuck to Successful - Interview Maddy Alcala – SaaS President, Startup Growth Leader & E-Commerce Innovator
Maddy Alcala is the President of OrderMesh, a fast-growing order management platform helping printers streamline B2B ordering and e-commerce operations. After helping lead the company's growth from startup to a multi-million-dollar software business, Maddy played a key role in its growth and eventual acquisition by Taylor Corporation. In this episode of From Stuck to Successful, Maddy gets honest about what it takes to grow and sell a software business. Maddy gives all of us an honest look at what it takes to scale a software company - from the stresses of navigating fundraising rounds and managing the pressures of rapid growth to leading through change, overcoming self-doubt, and balancing ambition with personal well-being. She offers valuable insights for founders, SaaS leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone building a business in today's competitive technology landscape. Links: https://ordermesh.com/ https://ordermesh.com/team-member/maddy-alcala/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/maddyalcala
July 3 · 1 hr 2 min
Season 4, Episode #12: From Stuck to Successful - Interview Tony Francisco – Business Owner, Cloud & AI Expert
Tony Francisco is a technology entrepreneur, cloud computing pioneer, AI strategist, and business builder who has spent more than three decades helping shape the technology industry. Long before cloud became a buzzword, Tony was building hosted infrastructure and technology services that helped lay the foundation for what would eventually become modern cloud computing. He was an early innovator in multi-tenant hosted Exchange, helped pioneer private-label cloud services for the IT channel, and built CloudPlus into a global platform serving hundreds of thousands of customers across the globe. Tony brings a unique perspective on entrepreneurship, AI, cloud computing, leadership, scaling businesses, and the future of technology. His career has spanned everything from early cellular technology and web development to cloud infrastructure, automation, and AI. In this episode of From Stuck to Successful, Tony shares lessons learned from building companies, challenging industry norms, creating innovation before the market was ready for it, and why understanding how things work is often the key to transforming them. Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyjfrancisco https://www.instagram.com/tonyfrancisco1/
July 2 · 1 hr 12 min
Season 4, Episode #11: From Stuck to Successful - Interview with Shannon Bingham – Business Owner, Advocate, Author
In this episode of From Stuck to Successful, David Scott sits down with Shannon Bingham, a purpose-driven entrepreneur, author, influencer, philanthropist, and 2025 Ultimate International Elite Mrs. Central States. Shannon is the co-owner of Seven Salon + Boutique in Omaha, Nebraska, a business she has helped grow since 2004 into a thriving center for beauty, education, creativity, and community impact. Her story is one of resilience and reinvention, choosing purpose even when life demands courage. Shannons discusses what it takes to build a meaningful life, lead with influence, and create impact that reaches beyond business success. This conversation is for anyone who feels called to do more, serve better, and turn their experiences into a lasting legacy of positive impact that inspires others to rise higher, too, today. Links: https://theshannonbingham.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonbingham https://www.instagram.com/stylist_shannonbingham/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/mrsshanbingham
June 15 · 46 min
Season 4, Episode #10: From Stuck to Successful - Interview with Bobby Kuzma - Founder & CEO of Artificer Health
Bobby Kuzma is the Founder and CEO of Artificer Health, a healthcare technology company focused on fixing one of the most broken parts of modern medicine: prior authorization. He is publicly described by the company as a technologist and healthcare advocate with deep experience in security, systems architecture, and building products that solve real-world problems. Under his leadership, Artificer Health is building an AI-powered platform designed to automate the full prior authorization lifecycle—from extracting clinical data and matching payer requirements to submission, tracking, and even appeal generation. The company is positioning itself around a simple promise: make prior authorizations faster, more transparent, and far less painful for physicians, practices, and patients. Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbykuzma/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/artificer-health/ https://www.artificerhealth.com/
May 26 · 49 min
Season 4, Episode #8: From Stuck to Successful - Interview with Heather Boschke - Marketing Strategist, Owner of Vogel Venture
Heather Boschke is the Marketing Strategist and Owner of Vogel Venture. She helps organizations build better marketing, better messaging, and better momentum. With more than 20 years of experience spanning Fortune 20 companies, nonprofits, and entrepreneurial ventures, Heather brings a rare mix of strategic clarity, creative energy, and genuine heart to the work she does. She's not just focused on campaigns and content—she's focused on helping brands connect in a way that actually means something. Vogel Venture presents her as a strategic leader who blends storytelling with data, and her broader public profile reflects that same balance of business acumen, empathy, and brand-building instinct. Links: https://www.vogelventure.com/ https://youtube.com/@vogelventure?si=bxhtfBpVOI2WS-FH https://www.linkedin.com/in/boschke/
May 6 · 53 min
Season 4, Episode #9: From Stuck to Successful - Interview with David Sullivan - Professional EOS Implementer
David Sullivan is a Professional EOS Implementer who helps entrepreneurial leadership teams gain clarity, alignment, and traction using the Entrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS). With a practical, no-nonsense approach, he works closely with business owners and their teams to simplify how they run their companies—focusing on vision, accountability, and disciplined execution. His sessions are known for cutting through complexity, getting everyone on the same page, and driving real, measurable progress. What sets David apart is his ability to translate EOS principles into everyday business operations that actually stick. He partners with organizations to strengthen leadership teams, improve communication, and build healthier, more functional companies over time. Through consistent guidance and a structured framework, David helps businesses move from reactive to intentional—creating a clear path toward sustainable growth and stronger results. Links: https://implementer.eosworldwide.com/david-sullivan/ https://www.youtube.com/@EOSWorldwide https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidsullivaneos/
May 6 · 1 hr 20 min
Season 4, Episode #6: From Stuck to Successful - Interview with Pete Busam - Founder, President, CEO of Equilibrium Consulting
Pete Busam is the Founder, President, and CEO of Equilibrium Consulting. He brings more than 30 years of technology, channel, and leadership experience to the conversation. He's one of those people who has seen the IT industry from every angle—starting in technical roles, moving into sales, marketing, and strategy, and ultimately helping technology organizations and MSPs grow with a smarter, more disciplined approach. A U.S. Navy veteran, Pete also carries a deep commitment to service beyond business, including creating the Bunker Hill Association to support crew members transitioning from military life to civilian life. Equilibrium Consulting describes his work as rooted in decades of channel leadership, while recent speaker and company profiles position him as a trusted advisor known for process, accountability, and practical execution. Links: https://equilibriumconsult.com/ https://youtube.com/@equilcons?si=QfReFFEFMPZyr1cQ https://www.linkedin.com/in/petebusam/ https://www.facebook.com/EquilibriumConsulting
May 6 · 1 hr 21 min
Season 4, Episode #7: From Stuck to Successful - Interview with Jennifer Bleam - Consultant, Author, Speaker, AI Strategist, CEO
Jennifer Bleam is an award-winning speaker, best-selling author, and one of the most recognizable voices in the MSP world when it comes to sales, marketing, cybersecurity, and now AI. Her book, Simplified Cybersecurity Sales for MSPs, has earned nearly 200 reviews, and her work today is centered on helping MSPs understand the AI opportunity, package it correctly, and lead better business conversations with clients. She's spoken at a long list of industry events hosted by organizations like ConnectWise, Continuum, Kaseya, Auvik, Technology Marketing Toolkit, CharTec, ASCII, and ChannelPro, and she's built a reputation for making complex growth topics easier to understand—and easier to act on. What makes Jennifer especially compelling is that she's not coming at this from theory alone. She owned an MSP, coached more than 2,000 MSPs on sales and marketing best practices, and helped grow a channel-focused cybersecurity company from startup to acquisition in less than two years. Through MSP Sales Revolution, she now helps MSPs design more human-centered sales and marketing systems, with a strong focus on practical execution, stronger positioning, and real revenue growth. Links: https://mspsalesrevolution.com/about/ https://www.youtube.com/c/JenniferBleam facebook.com/groups/mspsalesrevolution linkedin.com/in/bleamjennifer
May 6 · 1 hr 24 min
Season 4, Episode #3: From Stuck to Successful - Interview with Kelly Siegel - CEO, National Technology Management, Harder Than Life
Kelly is the CEO of National Technology Management (NTM), an IT services firm based in Detroit, Michigan and Florida. He's gone from poverty to profit, relentlessly pursuing his best life. He's an AI expert, a published author, and he's broken his family's cycle of abuse, addiction, and poverty. Kelly lives in Michigan with his family and spends as much time as possible in Florida, preferably on the water. You will NOT want to miss this podcast with Kelly. Links: https://www.trustntm.com/ https://www.harderthanlife.com/home/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-siegel-0146a3/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/ntm-national-technology-management/ https://www.facebook.com/kelly.siegel.71 https://www.facebook.com/NationalTechnologyManagement
May 6 · 1 hr 30 min
Season 4, Episode #5: From Stuck to Successful - Interview with Brook Lee – MSP Channel Leader, Rev.io
Brook Lee is an MSP Channel expert, currently the Head of Channel at Rev.io. Rev.io helps MSPs consolidate their tech stacks into one AI-native platform by replacing fragmented tools with a unified solution. In this interview, Brook shares the kind of perspective you only get by living it. If you've ever had to rebuild your career, start over, or bet on yourself when the timing was anything but perfect, this one will hit. This episode brings real talk on grit, leadership, and what it takes to step into bigger rooms with confidence, especially in an industry that still doesn't make it easy. No fluff, just the mindset and the moments that shape someone who keeps leveling up. Links: https://reviosummit.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/brookatrevio/
May 6 · 1 hr 15 min
Season 4 Episode #2: From Stuck to Successful - Interview with Fred Voccola – Chairman, CEO, AI Disruptor
Fred is a technology entrepreneur, philanthropist, and board director based in Miami, best known for building and leading hyper-growth technology companies in some of the most demanding markets in the world. He currently serves as Chairman and CEO of Simpro Group, and is the Co-Founder, Vice Chairman, and former CEO of Kaseya, where he helped scale the company into a global industry powerhouse. Beyond the boardroom, Fred serves on the Board of Florida International University and leads the Cooper Voccola Family Foundation, supporting causes focused on animal welfare, veterans, and children—because leadership, to him, extends beyond business. Internationally recognized for his expertise in AI, cybersecurity, hyper-growth at scale, business transformation, crisis leadership, and organizational culture, Fred brings a real-world perspective on what it actually takes to lead when the stakes are high and the pressure is real. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Links: https://www.simprogroup.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@SimproSoftware https://www.linkedin.com/in/fred-voccola/ https://x.com/realFredVoccola
January 14 · 58 min
Season 4 Episode #1: From Stuck to Successful - Interview with Parnell Thill - Author
Throughout his career, Parnell has led business and marketing teams, developed high-impact marketing strategies, and built cultures grounded in strong organizational development. His work spans teaching, coaching, and collaborative planning—always with a focus on clarity, alignment, and execution. Parnell brings a unique strength in the creative application of tactical initiatives, including product pricing, advertising, distribution, and product development. He doesn't just talk theory—he translates insight into practical action that drives real-world results. Links: https://www.barko.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7f1uIx6IKf8SRx4MypOuPg https://www.facebook.com/parnellthillauthor/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/parnell-thill-8531797/ https://www.instagram.com/barko_hydraulics/
January 14 · 1 hr 37 min
Season 3 Episode #16 – From Stuck to Successful - Interview with Jay McBain – Chief Analyst for Global Channels at Canalys
Jay McBain is the Chief Analyst for Global Channels at Canalys, recognized worldwide as a leading voice on partnerships, ecosystems, and the future of go-to-market models. With 30 years of experience at IBM, Lenovo, Autotask, ChannelEyes, and Forrester, he's been named Channel Influencer of the Year and featured on dozens of top industry lists. A futurist and community leader, Jay has served on multiple CompTIA councils and advisory boards for CRN, Channel Partners, and Ziff Davis. He's a sought-after keynote speaker and blogger whose insights shape how technology companies build and scale their partner ecosystems. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Links: https://www.jaymcbain.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/omdia/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymcbain/
Nov 4, 2025 · 44 min
Season 3 Episode #14 – From Stuck to Successful - Interview with Wilson Molina – Founder of Molina Realtors & Molina General Contractors
Wilson Molina is the founder and principal broker of Molina Realtors & Molina General Contractors, a Minnesota-based firm he launched in 2013. A licensed real estate broker and contractor, Wilson brings a rare blend of hands-on building experience and savvy real estate acumen to every client. Over the past decade, he has guided buyers and sellers while also managing renovations, new construction, and multi-family development projects—always with an eye toward affordability and inclusive service. Wilson Molina and his family immigrated from Ecuador to Minnesota in 1992. At just 16, he bought his first home in Minneapolis—a bold move that foreshadowed his entrepreneurial path. Today, he leads Molina Realtors, a thriving firm of 15+ agents that sold over 200 homes in 2019. Expanding into construction, Wilson and his team have built and renovated more than 20 homes in the past decade, along with commercial buildouts, apartments, duplexes, single-family homes, and ADUs. His journey to business success is a powerful story of grit, vision, and relentless drive. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Links: https://www.molinarealtors.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/wilson-molina-9648438a/
Sep 9, 2025 · 53 min
Season 3 Episode #15 – From Stuck to Successful - Interview with Chris Day – Founder & CEO of ScalePad
Chris Day, Founder & CEO of ScalePad, believes the future of managed services belongs to leaders driving transformation—not just maintaining infrastructure. With ScalePad, he equips MSPs to deliver measurable outcomes, turn data into growth, and make every client conversation a leadership moment. Chris is passionate about challenging and helping leaders think bigger about what's possible. His journey is proof that transformation starts with vision—and that vision becomes reality when leaders have the courage to pursue it. On this episode of From Stuck to Successful, we dive into how MSPs can move beyond uptime and service to create lasting impact, step confidently into the boardroom, and lead in the Customer Success Era. Resources: Website: https://www.scalepad.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cbday/
Sep 9, 2025 · 48 min
Season 3 Episode #10: From Stuck to Successful - Interview with Matt Bitzegaio – Co-Founder of DonorDock
Matt is the Co-Founder of DonorDock, a mission-driven company dedicated to empowering nonprofit organizations through simple, intuitive software designed to enhance fundraising efforts. Fueled by a deep-seated passion for helping nonprofits achieve their mission, Matt believes technology should be an enabler of positive change rather than a burden. Through DonorDock, he strives to unlock the potential of technology to drive greater impact for nonprofit organizations. Resources: Website: https://www.donordock.com/lp/donation-management LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/donordock-inc/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbitzegaio/
Aug 11, 2025 · 1 hr 13 min

From Stuck To Successful

Season 4, Episode #16: From Stuck to Successful - Interview Matt Mulcahy – Cybersecurity Leader, AI Adoption Expert & Technology Entrepreneur

Season 4, Episode #15: From Stuck to Successful - Interview Brad Bakken – Citizens Independent Bank & Banking Leader

Season 4, Episode #14: From Stuck to Successful - Interview William Lynn Scott – Dad, Grandpa, Grateful Retiree

Season 4, Episode #17: From Stuck to Successful - Interview Edwin Eaton - Entrepreneur, SaaS Founder & Business Growth Leader

Season 4, Episode #13: From Stuck to Successful - Interview Maddy Alcala – SaaS President, Startup Growth Leader & E-Commerce Innovator

Season 4, Episode #12: From Stuck to Successful - Interview Tony Francisco – Business Owner, Cloud & AI Expert

Season 4, Episode #11: From Stuck to Successful - Interview with Shannon Bingham – Business Owner, Advocate, Author

Season 4, Episode #10: From Stuck to Successful - Interview with Bobby Kuzma - Founder & CEO of Artificer Health

Season 4, Episode #8: From Stuck to Successful - Interview with Heather Boschke - Marketing Strategist, Owner of Vogel Venture

Season 4, Episode #9: From Stuck to Successful - Interview with David Sullivan - Professional EOS Implementer

Season 4, Episode #6: From Stuck to Successful - Interview with Pete Busam - Founder, President, CEO of Equilibrium Consulting

Season 4, Episode #7: From Stuck to Successful - Interview with Jennifer Bleam - Consultant, Author, Speaker, AI Strategist, CEO

Season 4, Episode #3: From Stuck to Successful - Interview with Kelly Siegel - CEO, National Technology Management, Harder Than Life

Season 4, Episode #5: From Stuck to Successful - Interview with Brook Lee – MSP Channel Leader, Rev.io

Season 4 Episode #2: From Stuck to Successful - Interview with Fred Voccola – Chairman, CEO, AI Disruptor

Season 4 Episode #1: From Stuck to Successful - Interview with Parnell Thill - Author

Season 3 Episode #16 – From Stuck to Successful - Interview with Jay McBain – Chief Analyst for Global Channels at Canalys

Season 3 Episode #14 – From Stuck to Successful - Interview with Wilson Molina – Founder of Molina Realtors & Molina General Contractors

Season 3 Episode #15 – From Stuck to Successful - Interview with Chris Day – Founder & CEO of ScalePad

Season 3 Episode #10: From Stuck to Successful - Interview with Matt Bitzegaio – Co-Founder of DonorDock