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Radically Simple Fiber Management with Brian Mefford of VETRO FiberMap

Radically Simple Fiber Management with Brian Mefford of VETRO FiberMap

Episode 112 · · 24:28

Explore the many ways telecommunications can be used as an enabler for entrepreneurial growth and supporting community development. In this episode of 5G Talent Talk with Carrie Char...

Redefining Success Through Customers and Culture with Kelly Lazuka of Fullerton

Redefining Success Through Customers and Culture with Kelly Lazuka of Fullerton

Episode 111 · · 23:28

In this episode, join host Carrie Charles as she explores the essential elements of workforce enhancement for sustainable business growth and prosperity. Carrie sits down with Kelly ...

The Fiber Workforce Dilemma with Deborah Kish of Fiber Broadband Association

The Fiber Workforce Dilemma with Deborah Kish of Fiber Broadband Association

Episode 110 · · 22:51

How do we get the younger generation of workers interested in the telecommunications industry? As the skilled labor shortage continues to grow, the solution is certainly not ‘easy.’ ...

The Current and Future State of 5G with Chris Pearson of 5G Americas

The Current and Future State of 5G with Chris Pearson of 5G Americas

Episode 109 · · 23:41

5G is not merely a technology; it serves as the gateway to an unparalleled era of connectivity, efficiency, and innovation.In this episode of 5G Talent Talk with Carrie Charles, we a...

Building Future-Proof Foundations and Partnerships with William Davidson of NextEra Infrastructure Solutions (NIS)

Building Future-Proof Foundations and Partnerships with William Davidson of NextEra Infrastructure Solutions (NIS)

Episode 108 · · 23:05

The challenges that communities face today need solutions beyond tomorrow. On today's episode of 5G Talent Talk, we're joined by William Davidson, Director of Strategic Initiatives a...

The Telecom Workforce: Real Issues. Real Solutions. with Cesar Ruiz of Learning Alliance Corporation

The Telecom Workforce: Real Issues. Real Solutions. with Cesar Ruiz of Learning Alliance Corporation

Episode 107 · · 36:27

Nationwide broadband access initiatives face a significant challenge as the telecom industry grapples with a widening skills gap. The combination of an aging workforce and lack of in...

Key Telecom Trends to Watch with Dan Hays of PwC

Key Telecom Trends to Watch with Dan Hays of PwC

Episode 106 · · 22:16

Join Carrie Charles as she engages in an in-depth discussion with Dan Hays, Principal at PwC, to explore the dynamic world of telecom. In this episode, they investigate prominent opp...

The Proven Playbook to Attract, Engage and Retain the New Workforce with Dr. Kent Wessinger of Retention Partners

The Proven Playbook to Attract, Engage and Retain the New Workforce with Dr. Kent Wessinger of Retention Partners

Episode 105 · · 39:32

Without an informed and tested strategy for talent retention, business leaders will remain on a hamster wheel of recruitment, failing to achieve sustainable growth. Joining us today ...

Inside the Mission: How ASCEND is Driving Industry Transformation with Will Grindle

Inside the Mission: How ASCEND is Driving Industry Transformation with Will Grindle

Episode 104 · · 34:53

What does it take to create a thriving company culture and foster employee growth? It starts with investing in your people. When you prioritize the development and well-being of your...

Telecom's M&A Wave: Building a Unified Corporate Culture with Joe Cecin of Ontivity

Telecom's M&A Wave: Building a Unified Corporate Culture with Joe Cecin of Ontivity

Episode 103 · · 28:58

In today's fast-paced telecommunications industry, companies are constantly looking for ways to grow their business and stay ahead of the competition. In this episode of 5G Talent Ta...

The Human Side of Digital with Robert Hessel of Source 1 Solutions

The Human Side of Digital with Robert Hessel of Source 1 Solutions

Episode 102 · · 27:10

In today's digital age, technology can often overshadow the human element in business. But what if the key to success lies in putting people first? Join Carrie Charles and Robert Hes...

Strategies That Drive Growth with Paul Ruppert

Strategies That Drive Growth with Paul Ruppert

Episode 101 · · 22:22

 Success in the world of technology requires not just innovation, but also strategic partnerships, skilled negotiations, and a relentless pursuit of growth. It's about having the rig...

Charting a Path to the C-Suite with Eugina Jordan of Telecom Infra Project

Charting a Path to the C-Suite with Eugina Jordan of Telecom Infra Project

Episode 100 · · 30:54

Traditionally speaking, the telecommunications industry has been male-dominated with C-suite and corporate board room positions filled predominantly by men. But for women in telecom,...

Transforming the Future of the Telecom Workforce with Leticia Latino-Van Splunteren

Transforming the Future of the Telecom Workforce with Leticia Latino-Van Splunteren

Episode 99 · · 24:29

Joining host Carrie Charles on today's episode of 5G Talent Talk is Leticia Latino Van-Splunteren, CEO of Neptuno USA. Together, they explore the way 5G technology is transforming th...

Navigating the Changing Landscape of Telecom with Chad Rasmussen of Y-COM

Navigating the Changing Landscape of Telecom with Chad Rasmussen of Y-COM

Episode 98 · · 19:43

As we head further into 2023, new trends come surfing in the telecom industry. In such an ever-changing landscape, how does a company meet the changing needs of its clients? In this ...

Building a Thriving Company Culture In Our New World of Work with Claudia Chan

Building a Thriving Company Culture In Our New World of Work with Claudia Chan

Episode 97 · · 35:03

To stay competitive and successful in our new world of work, business leaders must develop a company culture of positivity and productivity.Joining Carrie Charles today is Claudia Ch...

DIG IN & EDGE OUT with Michael Morey of Bluebird Network

DIG IN & EDGE OUT with Michael Morey of Bluebird Network

Episode 96 · · 27:21

Bluebird Network is a fiber services company that focuses on providing services to the commercial and carrier market in Missouri, Illinois, and the nine surrounding states. Heading t...

2023: The Year Ahead with 5G Guys with Dan McVaugh and Wayne Smith

2023: The Year Ahead with 5G Guys with Dan McVaugh and Wayne Smith

Episode 95 · · 31:49

2023 marks four years since the start of 5G deployment in the United States, and many in the telecom industry are wondering what this year means for 5G rollout. Today, 5G Talent Talk...

A Future-Forward Chat with Tony Grayson of Compass Datacenters

A Future-Forward Chat with Tony Grayson of Compass Datacenters

Episode 94 · · 34:15

Technological innovation has immensely helped turn the impossible possible. In this episode, Carrie Charles sits with Tony Grayson, the General Manager of Compass Datacenters, to hav...

Growing a Telecom Powerhouse Through Talent Development ft. Chris Larocca of Network Connex

Growing a Telecom Powerhouse Through Talent Development ft. Chris Larocca of Network Connex

Episode 93 · · 18:26

When you know what you're good at, it can pay to stay in your niche. Doing exactly that, Network Connex has found success by focusing on the areas of their core competencies and diff...

Business Communication in the 5G Era with Damian Hanson of CircleLoop

Business Communication in the 5G Era with Damian Hanson of CircleLoop

Episode 92 · · 14:10

Using the power of 5G to communicate quickly, flexibly, and securely, Mission Labs is bridging the gap between legacy providers and modern-day digital communication experience. In th...

Closing the Gaps at the Edge with Scott D. Willis of DartPoints

Closing the Gaps at the Edge with Scott D. Willis of DartPoints

Episode 91 · · 24:59

The growing demand for streaming and two-way video services, 5G and the future of IoT continue to increase bandwidth needs, putting the pressure on growing markets. In today’s episod...

Efficiency and Automation in Network Infrastructure with Lindon Hayes of Essentia

Efficiency and Automation in Network Infrastructure with Lindon Hayes of Essentia

Episode 90 · · 24:36

Essentia is quickly establishing itself as a major player in the field of network infrastructure, but their high-level growth didn't materialize out of nowhere. Rather, Essentia's br...

Leading in a Rapidly Changing World with Kelly Brewer of Crown Castle

Leading in a Rapidly Changing World with Kelly Brewer of Crown Castle

Episode 89 · · 20:29

If you don’t work in the telecom industry, you might not recognize that you’re indirectly interacting with Crown Castle every day. But as one of the largest providers of shared commu...

The DataBank Difference: Behind the Curtain with Raul Martynek

The DataBank Difference: Behind the Curtain with Raul Martynek

Episode 88 · · 27:44

With shifting markets easily weeding out the strong from the weak, DataBank has proven itself as a force in the data center sector. In today's episode, Carrie Charles sits down with ...

Ubicquia is Scaling and Deploying Public Wi-Fi and 5G Faster with Ian Aaron

Ubicquia is Scaling and Deploying Public Wi-Fi and 5G Faster with Ian Aaron

Episode 87 · · 21:14

Ubicquia is on a mission to create smarter, safer and more connected cities. Their solutions leverage existing infrastructure such as streetlights and utility poles to provide critic...

Unwavering Commitment to Craft Skilled Labor with Rob McGee of Quanta Services

Unwavering Commitment to Craft Skilled Labor with Rob McGee of Quanta Services

Episode 86 · · 35:45

Quanta Services is committed to operating as a craft skilled labor company. Tune in as Carrie Charles talks with SVP of Telecom Operations Rob McGee about the impact this commitment ...

Prioritizing People Across All Network Technologies with Jessica Firestone of Tempest

Prioritizing People Across All Network Technologies with Jessica Firestone of Tempest

Episode 85 · · 27:15

While the technology industry continues to develop and evolve, it remains that the human element and leveraging a workforce's skills play an important role in allowing the industry t...

Developing and Retaining Talent with Larry Moore Jr. of Roaming Networks

Developing and Retaining Talent with Larry Moore Jr. of Roaming Networks

Episode 84 · · 18:09

Being skilled in attracting and retaining talent is the standard organizations strive for – developing that talent into leaders is a separate feat few can achieve. How does Larry Moo...

Cultivating a Growth Mindset to Make a Vision Reality with Kevin Nolan

Cultivating a Growth Mindset to Make a Vision Reality with Kevin Nolan

Episode 83 · · 21:21

The key to growth begins with strong leadership. Joining your host Carrie Charles is the President of  Vision Technologies,  Kevin Nolan. Over twenty years since its humble beginning...