The Current Status of BEAD in the States w/Scott Woods

The Art of Letting Go with Kim Strohmeier - Updated

In this episode, we sit down with Kim Strohmeier, founder of Still Waters Business Coaching, to explore “The Art of Letting Go”—a transformative concept for business owners struggling to scale because they’re caught in the weeds. Kim shares how effective delegation is less about giving tasks away and more about empowering others through intentional training, mindset shifts, and clear authority structures. Drawing on analogies from orchestral conducting and tools like the Profit & Play Prism™ and Milestones to Mastery™, Kim breaks down a step-by-step approach to offloading the right tasks to the right people. We discuss common mindset traps, how to build trust through feedback, and how letting go can unlock hidden strengths in your team—and yourself. Whether you're overwhelmed with day-to-day operations or seeking a practical framework to build a more resilient and scalable business, this episode provides actionable insights to help you focus on what you do best.

Wireless Role in Closing the Digital Divide w/David Zumwalt CEO & President, Wireless Internet Service Association (WISPA)

In this episode of Closing the Digital Divide, I chat with David Zumwalt, CEO and President of the Wireless Internet Service Providers Association (WISPA), to explore the evolving role of wireless technologies in bridging the broadband gap. Zumwalt discusses the impact of the NTIA’s updated BEAD guidance, the strengths of fixed wireless in reaching underserved communities, and how WISPs are leveraging innovation, local knowledge, and private investment to accelerate deployment. The conversation highlights key policy considerations, spectrum access, and the critical need for technology-neutral solutions to ensure broadband equity across America.

The Current Status of BEAD in the States w/Scott Woods

In this episode of the Closing the Digital Divide podcast, we sit down with Scott D. Woods, Esq., President of Public-Private Partnerships at Ready.net, to discuss the current status of the BEAD program across the states following the NTIA’s latest guidance. Scott offers expert insight into how states are adjusting their plans, the implications of technology-neutral funding, the evolving role of the Independent Certifier, and the critical workforce and partnership challenges that lie ahead. It’s a timely and essential conversation for anyone tracking the future of broadband deployment in America.

Fiber's Role In Closing The Digital Divide

Gary Bolton, President and CEO at Fiber Broadband Association, describes the role fiber plays in "Closing The Digital Divide"

A Deep Dive Into Agentic AI - Ron Westfall

Explore the future of Agentic AI with Ron Westfall, HyperFRAME Practice Lead, specializing in Digital Transformation, 5G, AI, Security, Cloud Computing, IoT, and data centers. Together, we discuss the prospects for AI Agents and how they are uniquely positioned to serve as collaborators. This involves setting up appropriate guardrails, preparing teams to work alongside AI agents, and cultivating high-performing, human-AI teams. Ultimately, it’s about creating a partnership where humans and AI complement each other’s strengths and evolve together over time.