The COVI Way

What If Your IT Is Secretly Hurting Your Team's Productivity | Episode 017

Small businesses are losing more than time—they're losing competitive advantage. Discover why IT productivity matters more than ever and how to protect your team.============================= Schedule Your FREE IT Strategy Analysis: https://gocovi.com=============================🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS:➡️ Average small businesses lose 3 hours of productivity per employee weekly due to IT friction—that's over $10,000 per week for a 30-person team ➡️ 60% of malware attacks now target small businesses, with average losses exceeding $220,000 per incident ➡️ Mobile device protection through sandboxing technology is one of the most cost-effective security investments available ➡️ Standardization in IT isn't bureaucracy—it's a productivity multiplier that eliminates friction during failures and transitions ➡️ Strategic monthly IT meetings are essential for staying ahead of compliance requirements and emerging threats🔈 QUOTES: 🔥 "If everything is loud, nothing is. Over time, anyone who's not in IT slowly turns that volume level down—and that's when organizations become vulnerable."🔥 "It's our job to be annoying to get in there and make sure that decision makers have the appropriate information to make the appropriate decisions."🔥 "Password management is like seven or eight dollars a user. If you have 50 to 100 users, that sounds like a lot of money—but we need to make sure you understand the risks so you can know if that's actually a lot of money or not."📲 SOCIAL MEDIA: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gocovi/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellocoviHASHTAGS:#TheCOVIWay #BusinessTechnology #ITProductivity #Cybersecurity #SmallBusinessIT #DigitalTransformation #Leadership

Why Personal Connection Still Wins in the Age of AI Recruiting | Episode 016

Join Cody as he speaks with Tiffany Thompson, President of Daymar Staffing Solutions, about navigating the intersection of AI automation and authentic human connection in modern recruiting. With 18 years of experience, Tiffany shares how her boutique staffing firm uses technology to enable deeper relationships, why in-person interviews still matter, and what candidates really want in today's hybrid work environment.=============================Schedule Your FREE IT Strategy Analysis: https://gocovi.com=============================🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS:➡️ Use technology to handle repetitive tasks so your team can focus on meaningful human interactions➡️ In-person interviews reveal real-time behaviors and problem-solving skills that virtual calls often miss➡️ Candidates are shifting from demanding fully remote work to welcoming hybrid arrangements for collaboration and mentorship➡️ Executive-level recruiting still requires direct outreach and relationship-building rather than automated systems➡️ Modern job seekers research companies as thoroughly as companies research them—your digital presence is your culture showcase🔈 QUOTES:🔥 "That personalized touch an algorithm cannot replace."🔥 "When you're in a people world, you have to like people. And no one understands that when they're hiding behind technology."📲 SOCIAL MEDIA:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gocovi/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellocoviLearn more about Daymar Staffing Solutions: https://daymarstaff.comHASHTAGS:#TheCOVIWay #RecruitingTech #HybridWork #TalentAcquisition #AIinHR #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #DigitalTransformation

From Fear Based to Love Based Leadership With Jesse Hile | Episode 015

Executive coach Jesse Hile shares his GAME framework—Gratitude, Attitude, Mindset, and Empathy—and reveals why the most powerful leadership transformations start at home, not in the boardroom. Discover how shifting from fear-based to love-based leadership can expand your capacity, improve retention, and create extraordinary results.============================= Schedule Your FREE IT Strategy Analysis: https://gocovi.com=============================🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS:➡️ Gratitude and empathy aren't soft skills—they're the foundation that makes attitude and mindset align naturally ➡️ Organizations excel at individual GAME elements, but syncing all four creates exponential ROI➡️ Authentic acknowledgment means slowing down and being specific: "I want to acknowledge you for..." not just "great job"➡️ Most people operate at only 20% "being their word"—tracking commitments reveals blind spots➡️ Transformation starts at home first; when you shift how you show up personally, professional results follow🔈 QUOTES:🔥 "When you approach situations from a place of love instead of fear, you can literally control the environments you create and reduce toxic outcomes."🔥 "If you really want to see a shift, it starts with yourself. Every single word that comes out of our mouth creates the environments we're in."🔥 "I feel I have more free time than I've ever had in my life, and I'm doing three times more than what I used to be doing."📲 SOCIAL MEDIA: Jesse Hile - Next Level Guidance: https://www.nextlevelguidance.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gocovi/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellocoviHASHTAGS: #TheCOVIWay #ExecutiveCoaching #LeadershipDevelopment #BusinessTransformation #GAMEFramework #EmotionalIntelligence #OrganizationalCulture

Why Authentic Brand Storytelling Beats Flashy Marketing Every Time | Episode 014

Discover how brand storytelling expert PJ Towle helps businesses find their authentic voice by putting relationships first in marketing strategy. ============================= Schedule Your FREE IT Strategy Analysis: https://gocovi.com ============================= 🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS: ➡️ Authentic brand storytelling requires deep listening and in-person connection, not just AI-generated content ➡️ Building a creative co-op of specialized partners creates better outcomes than competing for every project ➡️ The best marketing relationships happen when you prioritize the person over the project, even during crises ➡️ AI tools work best as conversational guides that augment your voice rather than replace your unique perspective ➡️ Taking eight minutes to genuinely connect with someone can transform both personal and professional relationships 🔈 QUOTES: 🔥 "Real marketing connects, not just converts. Every business has a story, and when you put people first, everything gets better." 🔥 "I like to work with people that I want to be around. That makes life easier, makes the job better, and makes my wife happier because I'm not grumpy at the end of every day." 📲 SOCIAL MEDIA: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gocovi/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellocovi HASHTAGS: #TheCOVIWay #BrandStorytelling #AuthenticMarketing #CreativeStrategy #BusinessGrowth #MarketingStrategy #StoryBrand

AI as a Tool Not a Takeover with Jason Butler | Episode 013

Discover how RoboSource CEO Jason Butler uses AI to empower people, not replace them, with practical strategies for business process automation. ============================= Schedule Your FREE IT Strategy Analysis: https://gocovi.com [https://gocovi.com] =============================  🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS: ➡️ Treat AI as a tool, not a strategy—like any other business instrument that needs proper application ➡️ Start experimenting with AI now rather than waiting for "perfect" technology or understanding ➡️ Use the "intelligent toddler" mindset to set realistic expectations for AI capabilities ➡️ Apply human-in-the-loop oversight to avoid over-trusting AI outputs ➡️ Master the four-step prompting method: role, context, constraints, and iterative questioning ➡️ Focus on automating meaningless work to free people for impactful activities 🔈 QUOTES: 🔥 "Do you have a strategy for your hammer? It's a tool. So yes, there are some ways we should be thinking, but at the end of the day, it's a tool for us to use." 🔥 "I compare AI to like a really intelligent toddler. There are times where it's brilliant, and then five seconds later you're screaming don't put your hand on the stove." 📲 SOCIAL MEDIA: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gocovi/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/gocovi/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellocovi [https://www.facebook.com/hellocovi] HASHTAGS: #TheCOVIWay #BusinessTechnology #DigitalTransformation #Leadership #ArtificialIntelligence #ProcessAutomation #RoboSource