BIZ/DEV
David Baxter has over fifteen years of experience in designing, building, and advising startups and businesses, drawing crucial insights from interactions with leaders across the greater Raleigh area. His deep passion, knowledge, and uncompromising honesty have been instrumental in launching numerous companies. In the podcast BIZ/DEV, David, along with Gary Voigt, an award-winning Creative Director, explore current tech trends and their influence on startups, entrepreneurship, software development, and culture, integrating perspectives gained from local business leaders to enrich their discussions.
Episodes
149 episodes since 2021
Innovating at Scale w/ Nick Jordan | Ep. 148
In this episode of the Biz/Dev podcast Davide and Gary talk to NC legend Nick Jordan, Founder of the long running dev shop Smashing Boxes and newly minted Unboxed Venture Studio. From the granular details of what it takes to move venture capita...
September 17, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 148
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38:10
Relative Sizing w/ Thrivner | Ep. 147
In this episode of the Biz/Dev podcast Gary and Christie chat with the Thrivner team behind the new Thrivner Planner app, Emily Wallace and Dori Stiefel.Links: Thrivner Site
September 03, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 147
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34:41
Branding Your Experience w/ Christina Marie Noel | Ep. 146
In this episode of the Biz/Dev podcast David and Gary chat with Raleigh alum and serial founder, Christina Marie Noel. They talk about the art of gift giving, corporate sustainability and all the other buzzwords that people think are neat.<...
August 27, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 146
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39:07
The Future of Monopolies w Biz/Dev | Ep. 145
In this episode of the Biz/Dev podcast David and Gary bro out about all things Yahoo, Tesla and the land of monopolists.
August 20, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 145
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28:31
From Startups to Synergy w/ Parker Mayes | Ep. 144
In this episode of the Biz/Dev podcast David and Gary talk to Parker Mayes, CEO of Inbound Revenue. Discover the rush of starting and scaling multiple companies, and learn how to cultivate a synergistic ecosystem that fuels innovation and growt...
August 13, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 144
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33:09
The Systemization of Synergy w/ John Petitte | Ep. 143
In this episode of the Biz/Dev podcast David and Gary talk to John Petitte, Co- Founder of Amplifi Labs and a handful of other startups. They discuss the systemization of synergy and what fuels your passion to scale.Links:
August 06, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 143
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33:35
The Right Stuff in Business w/ Joe McIntyre | Ep. 142
In this episode of the Biz/Dev podcast David and Gary talk about fulfillment, fulfillment centers that is, with Joe McIntyre, Founder of Twelve48; an operations consulting and advisory services for e-commerce brands and the 3PL warehousing prov...
July 30, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 142
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36:31
Be a Coach at Heart w/ Anne Jones | Ep. 141
In this episode of the Biz/Dev podcast, David and Anne Jones, Founder of One the Team, chat about how being a female athlete takes the same type of skillsets and heart that makes an entrepreneur successful.Links:
July 23, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 141
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33:54
Computer Labs, Panera & Geeks w/ Mike McTaggart | Ep. 140
In this episode of the Biz/Dev podcast David and Mike McTaggart, President of Global Digital geek out over all of the things they don't know and how to move their pride to the side and let their entrepreneur flag fly.Links:
July 16, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 140
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33:51
Ignition of Creative Collaboration with Biz/Dev | Ep. 139
In this episode of the Biz/Dev podcast Gary and Christie talk about the importance of creating a collaborative environment for creativity for your team. How do you translate that culture to your clients? How can you build a power house system o...
July 02, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 139
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31:20
Sock it to Business w/ John Hajdukiewicz | Ep. 138
In this episode of the Biz/Dev podcast David and Gary team up to chat with John Hajdukiewicz, Principal at Outcome Design Labs. What is the true value of your product? How do you capture that message and how can you execute a successful campaig...
June 25, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 138
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35:58
Building Your Growth Strategy w/ Margaret McNab | Ep. 137
In this episode of the Biz/Dev podcast David and Gary team up with Margaret McNab, Principal at McNab & Company, and chat about all things PR, communications, and the most prolific question of all time is answered…name tag or no name tag…st...
June 18, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 137
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27:58
AI Blunders with the Biz/Dev Bro’s | Ep. 136
In this episode, David and Gary chat about all things movies, debunking AI myths, and the latest tech updates. Tune in to hear what companies need to know to stay current and ahead of the curve.Links:
June 11, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 136
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28:45
Muukbang of Innovation w/ Ivan Barajas Vargas | Ep. 135
In this episode of the Biz/Dev podcast, prepare for a Muukbang of knowledge as Ivan Barajas Vargas, founder of Muuktest, joins us to talk about automated testing. From the inception of Muuktest to its impact on the software development industry...
May 28, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 135
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30:08
Triangle Talk: Digital Dynamos w/ Brasco | Ep. 134
In this episode of the Biz/Dev podcast we talk to the formidable team of Brasco, Raleigh's premiere full service digital marketing agency. They share real-world pain points, innovative initiatives, and invaluable advice tailored for startups an...
May 21, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 134
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26:23
Change Your Words to Change Your Worth w/ Georgia Homsany | Ep. 133
In this episode of the Biz/Dev podcast things get down right toasty- burnt that is…We chat with Corporate Burnout Specialist and Founder of Daily Dose, Georgia Homsany. Stay tuned!Links:
May 14, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 133
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38:50
Turbocharge Your Success w/ Eric Boggs | Ep. 132
In this episode of the Biz/Dev podcast we chat with the larger than life, Durham superstar, Eric Boggs- CEO and Founder of RevBoss. Gaining leads can be a cold and hard prospect for new and seasoned businesses- Eric chats about how to amplify y...
May 07, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 132
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40:11
The Commodity of an Incentivized Workforce w/ John Matthews | Ep. 131
In this episode, David and Gary talk about where to find the best slice of pizza in the country. John Matthews, CEO and Founder of Gray Cat Enterprises, and former National President of Jimmy John’s, talks about taking charge of your workforce,...
April 30, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 131
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35:53
Fractional Marketing Talent w/ Cara Bedford | Ep. 130
In this episode of the Biz/Dev podcast we go INTERNATIONAL- Canada that is…David and Gary speak to the CEO and Founder of Infinite Marketing, Cara Bedford. They discuss all things Fractional Marketing, what it's like to scout for that superstar...
April 23, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 130
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31:25
Knowing When to Put a Ring on It w/ James Lezzer | Ep. 129
In this episode David and Gary talk about Partnership with the VP of Strategic Partnerships at LivTech, James Lezzer. What makes your relationships thrive? What creates a strong foundation for symbiosis and when is the right time to put a ring ...
April 16, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 129
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33:09
The Boss of Brand Engagement w/ Bill Harper | Ep. 128
In this episode David and Gary are enamored with guest Bill Harper, the CEO and Founder of BrandBossHQ, a branding, sales and marketing one stop shop for all mid size startups. The nuggets of wisdom are boundless.Links:
April 09, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 128
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37:51
The Secret Sauce to Sales in 2024 w/ Alex Levin | Ep. 127
In this episode, David and Gary speak to Alex Levin, the CEO and Co-Founder of Regal.io, the #1 cloud contact center for customer engagement.Links:regal.io
April 02, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 127
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37:03
Throwback Podcast: Is it Time to Update Your Software w/ Biz/Dev Podcast | Ep. 126
In this throwback episode we discuss the importance of knowing when to hold'em and knowing when to fold'em- ok not really- but we do discuss the importance of knowing when is the best time to update your tech stack and software suite and who to...
March 26, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 126
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42:46
Shakespearean Sonnets Bot Style w/ The Biz/Dev Podcast | Ep. 125
In this episode, the OG’s of the Biz/Dev podcast are dropping all sorts of AI knowledge. David and Gary share what's on the horizon for IoT as well as what our clients can look forward to seeing featured in their success- the secret? We’ll neve...
March 19, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 125
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30:25
The Broad Strokes of Inspiration w/ Tina Tang | Ep. 124
In this episode, David and Gary speak with the CEO and Co-Founder of Bristles.AI, Tina Tang. They discuss her journey from idea, through iteration to successfully marketed niche tech app in a series of just a few years. Creating beauty on the g...
March 12, 2024
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Episode 124
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