#14 - Faith Over Comfort in Business | David Cook III

AI Made Our Old Songs Better Than We Did | Tommy Jamin | Ep. 19

Justin sits down with musician, producer, entrepreneur, and TrueFire VP of Content Tommy Jamin for a conversation that starts with Tampa Bay's local music scene and ends somewhere between artificial intelligence, creativity, entrepreneurship, and the future of human expression. Tommy and Justin first met more than 20 years ago while playing in different bands throughout the Tampa Bay area. Back then, success meant hanging flyers, promoting shows on MySpace, burning CDs, and hoping enough people showed up to justify the gas money. Today, a teenager with a laptop has access to tools more powerful than professional recording studios from that era. That shift becomes the foundation of a much bigger conversation. They discuss AI music tools like Suno, recreating old songs with artificial intelligence, whether technology is helping or hurting creativity, and why the real value of art may have less to do with the final product and more to do with the human experience behind it. They also explore Tommy's career with TrueFire, one of the world's largest online music education platforms, the changing music industry, entrepreneurship, side hustles, building products from scratch, and the story behind the Sack Sack. Whether you're a musician, creator, marketer, entrepreneur, business owner, or simply curious about where AI is taking us next, this episode offers a some thoughtful conversation about technology, creativity, and what still makes us human. Topics • AI-generated music and Suno • Music production and songwriting • The Tampa Bay music scene • MySpace, Napster, and the early internet • Creativity vs artificial intelligence • Entrepreneurship and side hustles • TrueFire and online music education • Building SAK Sack from scratch • The future of creative work • Why human experience still matters WATCH & LISTEN Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0LGmCu2H9qSQV7LV0VWnTk?si=bd426aba4f55470a Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vilardi-digital-podcast/id1826412595 GUEST LINKS TrueFire: https://truefire.com SAK Sack: https://saksack.com VILARDI DIGITAL Website: https://vilardidigital.com Book a Strategy Call: https://calendly.com/vilardidigital/marketing-call SPONSORS Hop WTR https://click-myl.ink/2p8m9zyh Use code HOPCAST for $10 OFF. Magic Mind https://www.magicmind.com/MAGICMODE20 Use code MAGICMODE20 for 20% off one-time purchases and 48% off subscriptions. What do you think about Ai Music?  Drop a comment below. And if you're thinking about starting a podcast, but need help, reach out.  Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2519151/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2519151/support] The Vilardi Digital Podcast is recorded and produced at Vilardi Digital Studios in Trinity, FL; where bold stories and big ideas come to life. New episodes drop weekly/monthly. Follow & Connect: * Instagram: @vilardidigital [https://instagram.com/vilardidigital] * TikTok: @vilardidigital * YouTube: Vilardi Digital [https://www.youtube.com/@vilardidigital] * Website: www.vilardidigital.com [https://www.vilardidigital.com] 🎧 Want to be a guest or record your own show in our studio?  Book a session or apply to be on the pod here: vilardidigital.com/studio Vilardi Digital supports local businesses: Legendary Custom Merch — Fully custom apparel and merch that actually stands out. Vist their show room right here in Tarpon Springs or check them out online legendaryscreenprinting.com

Pit Bulls, Termites & Naked Tenants | Wild Real Estate Stories | Rob Cancelli | Ep. 18

Florida realtor Rob Cancelli joins the show to talk about what’s REALLY happening in the housing market, why Palm Harbor feels different from Clearwater Beach, crazy showing stories, investment properties, family life, and the pressure people feel to “keep up” financially. This one turns into a surprisingly honest conversation about money, social media, community, and building a life you actually want. Follow Rob:  Instagram: @realtorrobcancelli [https://www.instagram.com/realtorrobcancelli/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] Follow Vilardi Digital [https://vilardidigital.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2519151/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2519151/support] The Vilardi Digital Podcast is recorded and produced at Vilardi Digital Studios in Trinity, FL; where bold stories and big ideas come to life. New episodes drop weekly/monthly. Follow & Connect: * Instagram: @vilardidigital [https://instagram.com/vilardidigital] * TikTok: @vilardidigital * YouTube: Vilardi Digital [https://www.youtube.com/@vilardidigital] * Website: www.vilardidigital.com [https://www.vilardidigital.com] 🎧 Want to be a guest or record your own show in our studio?  Book a session or apply to be on the pod here: vilardidigital.com/studio Vilardi Digital supports local businesses: Legendary Custom Merch — Fully custom apparel and merch that actually stands out. Vist their show room right here in Tarpon Springs or check them out online legendaryscreenprinting.com

Execution Over Excuses | Gary T. Hartfield | Ep. 17

In this episode of the Vilardi Digital Podcast, Gary T. Hartfield joins Justin for a direct conversation about execution, leadership, and building something that lasts. They discuss: • Why most people stay stuck  • The discipline required to grow  • Faith and leadership  • Business accountability  • The difference between talking and doing  • What separates winners from everyone else Gary shares practical insight from years of leadership experience and breaks down the mindset required to build real leverage in business and life. This is not surface level motivation. This is about execution. Connect with Gary:  Instagram: @garyhartfield  LinkedIn: Gary T. Hartfield  YouTube: @GaryHartfield  Website: garyhartfield.com Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2519151/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2519151/support] The Vilardi Digital Podcast is recorded and produced at Vilardi Digital Studios in Trinity, FL; where bold stories and big ideas come to life. New episodes drop weekly/monthly. Follow & Connect: * Instagram: @vilardidigital [https://instagram.com/vilardidigital] * TikTok: @vilardidigital * YouTube: Vilardi Digital [https://www.youtube.com/@vilardidigital] * Website: www.vilardidigital.com [https://www.vilardidigital.com] 🎧 Want to be a guest or record your own show in our studio?  Book a session or apply to be on the pod here: vilardidigital.com/studio Vilardi Digital supports local businesses: Legendary Custom Merch — Fully custom apparel and merch that actually stands out. Vist their show room right here in Tarpon Springs or check them out online legendaryscreenprinting.com

#16 - The App That Could Save Your Teen’s Life | Trey Heyward & Rolland Lucas

Distracted driving killed 3,275 Americans in 2023. In this episode, I sit down with Trey Heyward and Rolland Lucas, co founders of Eyez Up App, an app designed to prevent distracted driving by giving parents the power to temporarily allow only certain functions like emergency services, maps, and music and lock calls and text on a phone while a teen is behind the wheel. We break down: • The real distracted driving statistics  • Why insurance tracking apps are not the solution  • The technical battle to get approved on iOS and Android  • Parental control versus government control  • AI, responsibility, and raising intentional humans in a digital world Hundreds of households are already using Eyez Up. Potentially saving lives every year. If you are a parent, this conversation matters. Learn more at https://eyezupapp.com/ Follow the Vilardi Digital Podcast and share this episode with someone who has a teen driver. This episode is brought to you by: Hop WTR A better way to unwind. No alcohol. No calories. No sugar. Just clean sparkling refreshment with functional ingredients. Save 10 dollars when you use code HOPCAST at checkout. Order here: https://click-myl.ink/2p8m9zyh [https://click-myl.ink/2p8m9zyh] Magic Mind The productivity shot designed to help you focus without the crash. Built for creators, entrepreneurs, and high performers. Use code MAGICMODE20 for:  20% off one time purchases  48% off subscriptions Get yours here:  https://www.magicmind.com/MAGICMODE20 [https://www.magicmind.com/MAGICMODE20] Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2519151/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2519151/support] The Vilardi Digital Podcast is recorded and produced at Vilardi Digital Studios in Trinity, FL; where bold stories and big ideas come to life. New episodes drop weekly/monthly. Follow & Connect: * Instagram: @vilardidigital [https://instagram.com/vilardidigital] * TikTok: @vilardidigital * YouTube: Vilardi Digital [https://www.youtube.com/@vilardidigital] * Website: www.vilardidigital.com [https://www.vilardidigital.com] 🎧 Want to be a guest or record your own show in our studio?  Book a session or apply to be on the pod here: vilardidigital.com/studio Vilardi Digital supports local businesses: Legendary Custom Merch — Fully custom apparel and merch that actually stands out. Vist their show room right here in Tarpon Springs or check them out online legendaryscreenprinting.com

How Netflix & Hulu Documentaries Are Really Edited | Amanda Arismendez | Ep 15

Amanda Arismendez joins the Vilardi Digital Podcast to break down what really happens behind the scenes of major productions on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, and FX. From camera department to DIT to assistant editing, Amanda explains how stories are shaped in post production, how truth can shift in documentaries, and what it takes to build a sustainable career in film. We cover: • What a DIT actually does  • Why editing is the real storytelling engine  • The 3-2-1 backup rule that saves projects  • The reality of working in a male dominated industry  • Union vs non union production  • How creative careers actually survive Follow Amanda  Instagram → @stellarmediatampa  Website → stellarmediatampa.com Follow Vilardi Digital  Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook → @vilardidigital New episodes weekly. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2519151/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2519151/support] The Vilardi Digital Podcast is recorded and produced at Vilardi Digital Studios in Trinity, FL; where bold stories and big ideas come to life. New episodes drop weekly/monthly. Follow & Connect: * Instagram: @vilardidigital [https://instagram.com/vilardidigital] * TikTok: @vilardidigital * YouTube: Vilardi Digital [https://www.youtube.com/@vilardidigital] * Website: www.vilardidigital.com [https://www.vilardidigital.com] 🎧 Want to be a guest or record your own show in our studio?  Book a session or apply to be on the pod here: vilardidigital.com/studio Vilardi Digital supports local businesses: Legendary Custom Merch — Fully custom apparel and merch that actually stands out. Vist their show room right here in Tarpon Springs or check them out online legendaryscreenprinting.com