Talk to Th3 Doc with Steve Meek

Talk to Th3 Doc with Steve Meek

Talk to Th3 Doc with Steve Meek is designed for executives seeking to learn from a balance of business and technology experts, focused on helping SMBs through practical, high-level insights. Hosted by Steve 'The Doctor' Meek, an experienced business owner and technology strategist, episodes break down complex topics in General Business, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and Technical Support, into clear, actionable conversations tailored for leadership decision-making. These include topics as varied as HR, the economy, leadership, culture and executive health. With a focus on real-world applications, business outcomes and real life, the show helps executives stay ahead of leadership challenges without needing to dive deep into the technical weeds. While we navigate the latest cybersecurity threats and strive to understand how AI can transform operations, Talk to Th3 Doc also delivers general business expert perspectives. Steve brings clarity to the fast-changing world of SMBs where many people wear multiple hats, featuring interviews with industry experts and sharing lessons learned from the field. Whether you're leading a small city or a business trying to expand, this podcast equips you with the knowledge you need to make smarter, more secure, and more strategic choices.

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June 17, 2026 59 mins
Are hiring gaps quietly slowing your growth? In Episode 143 of Talk To Th3 Doc, Steve “The Doctor” Meek talks with Mark Mitford, Founder and Fractional HR Executive at HR Catalyst, about recruiting, onboarding, retention, leadership development, and why people problems are often growth problems in disguise. Mark explains why SMB leaders should always be building a talent pipeline, why a job posting is not the same as a ...
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What if your business looks profitable on paper… but still struggles with cash flow, operational stress, or scaling challenges? In Episode 141 of Talk To Th3 Doc, Steve “The Doctor” Meek sits down with Paul Whitley, CEO and Fractional CFO at C-Suite Support, to unpack one of the biggest hidden threats facing growing organizations today: the gap between revenue and real financial clarity. Paul shares practical ins...
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🎙️ Talk To Th3 Doc – Episode 140 What if your biggest cybersecurity risk is not a missing tool, but the lack of a real plan? In this episode of Talk To Th3 Doc, Steve “The Doctor” Meek sits down with Peter Gailey, CEO of Gailey Solutions LLC, to unpack what SMB leaders, nonprofit executives, municipalities, and growing organizations need to understand about cybersecurity strategy, compliance, business email com...
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🎙️ Talk To Th3 Doc – Episode 139 In this episode of Talk To Th3 Doc, Steve “The Doctor” Meek sits down with William Collins, Partner and Chief Marketing Officer at Chief Outsiders, to unpack why so many growing organizations stay busy but still struggle to grow. If your company keeps saying, “We need more leads,” this episode may help you find the real issue. William explains why stalled growth ofte...
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What are you really selling to your team every day? In Episode 138 of Talk To Th3 Doc, Steve “The Doctor” Meek sits down with Phil McShan, founder of Innsider Innovation, to unpack a leadership truth that hits SMB owners, executives, and managers right between the eyes: if you lead people, you are in sales. Phil’s message is simple, leaders are always selling belief, clarity, consistency, and action. This conver...
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🎙️ Talk To Th3 Doc – Episode 137 What if the real reason your team feels overloaded is not a lack of effort, but too much friction? In this solo episode, Steve “The Doctor” Meek challenges a common business myth: that more AI, more software, and more work automatically create more growth. Instead, he explains why many organizations are busy, meeting-heavy, and digitally exhausted — but still not truly pro...
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🎧 Talk To Th3 Doc – Episode 136 If you’re an SMB leader in DFW trying to get real AI workflow wins without creating a security mess, this episode is your playbook. David Awad and I talk through how to spot the right automations, avoid “AI theater,” and keep permissions from turning into tomorrow’s incident. Top takeaway (quote): “You cannot have artificial wisdom.” Why it matters: AI can ...
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🎙 Talk To Th3 Doc – Episode 135 Why Executives Need a Financial Plan to Scale Innovation and Technology In this episode of Talk To Th3 Doc, host Steve “The Doctor” Meek sits down with Kevin Campbell, Founder of Peaks Financial, to explore a question many successful leaders quietly wrestle with: How do you build long-term financial security while running and scaling a company? Many executives spend decades gro...
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Most security programs don’t fail because people “don’t care.” They fail because we accidentally train employees to hide mistakes. In Talk To Th3 Doc – Episode 134, I’m joined by Craig Taylor (Co-Founder, CyberHoot | vCISO | CISSP) to break down why “gotcha” phishing tests backfire, how positive reinforcement builds real security habits, and why leaders should simplify policies into ...
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Episode 133 of Talk To Th3 Doc features Justin Reinmuth, President of TechRug (Technology Risk Underwriting Group). We break down what cyber insurance actually pays for, where coverage gaps hide, and why the two claims SMB leaders keep seeing are ransomware and business email compromise (BEC). Top Takeaway: Cyber insurance isn’t a strategy — it’s a backstop. Your controls and processes determine whether a claim g...
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🎧 Episode 132 of Talk To Th3 Doc is recorded from Right of Boom and features Steve “The Doctor” Meek, Founder/Host at The Fulcrum Group, Inc. (Keller, TX). If your incident response plan is “call IT and hope,” this episode is your wake-up call. When a real incident hits, the winners aren’t the teams with the fanciest tools — they’re the teams with clear leadership, practiced roles, and a c...
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Are you scaling your business… but still using your bank balance as your “dashboard”? In Episode 131 of Talk To Th3 Doc, I sit down with Tyler Davis, CPA (DAT – Finance) to talk about AI in finance, real-time reporting, and the visibility SMB leaders need to grow without nasty surprises. 💬 Top Takeaway Quote: “Usually it’s the visibility thing.” 🎯 Big Promise: You’ll learn how to ...
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🩺 Reason for the Appointment Aaron Reinick Episode 130 – Hidden Business Costs Without Cutting Staff Most leaders feel margin pressure — but cutting staff isn’t the answer. In this episode, we uncover where money is quietly leaking inside organizations and how leaders can reclaim it without disruption. ⭐ Top Takeaway “Most businesses aren’t looking at their tail spend.” — Aaron Reinick...
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🎧 This episode of Talk To Th3 Doc features Ryan Young, Fractional CIO at The Fulcrum Group, Inc., as we explore a quiet but costly problem facing municipalities and growing organizations: IT risks that hide in plain sight until they become public, painful, and expensive. Most leaders don’t lose sleep over hackers first. They lose sleep over outages, audits, downtime, and accountability — and those risks usually come f...
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What actually keeps great people from leaving? In this episode of Talk To Th3 Doc, Steve “The Doctor” Meek sits down with Betsy Allen-Manning, Founder and CEO of Destination Workplace, to unpack what it truly takes to build a destination workplace — one that attracts talent, builds trust, and sustains performance. If you’re an SMB owner, executive, or public-sector leader struggling with retention, disengage...
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⭐ Top Takeaway “AI maturity isn’t coming — it’s already here, and leaders have to decide how they’ll respond.” Most organizations don’t fail with AI because of technology. They fail because they treat AI like a side project instead of a leadership and operational decision. 🎯 What you’ll gain from this episode If you’re an SMB owner, nonprofit leader, or local government executi...
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Cyber risk is no longer just an IT concern—it’s a leadership issue that can decide whether a business survives or shuts its doors. In this episode, Steve “The Doctor” Meek sits down with David Johnson to unpack why so many SMBs still underestimate cyber risk—and what leaders must do differently in 2026. 🔑 Top Takeaway “Cyber risk is business risk.” — David Johnson Most business owne...
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Summary In today’s conversation, Tom Delanoy shows how modern leadership blends culture, clarity, transparency, and data. Long before AI tools improve efficiency, leaders must establish alignment, trust, and communication. This episode gives SMB and nonprofit leaders a simple roadmap for improving decision-making — by first strengthening the foundations of culture and people. Top 3 Takeaways 1. Culture is a strategic ...
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🩺 Reason for the Appointment A clear, human-centered conversation about the trust breakdown affecting today’s leaders. ⭐ Top Takeaway “We’re in a crisis of trust.” — Hanna Bauer Today’s leaders are “building the plane while flying it,” dealing with hybrid complexity, high expectations, and digital overwhelm. Trust is the first casualty. Compelling Question: If trust is declining ac...
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Top Takeaway “Find a trusted advisor.” — Dr. Mike Saylor Cybersecurity maturity is built over time. Leaders who treat cyber as a trade — not a job title — will build stronger, safer teams. Guest Bio Dr. Mike Saylor is CEO of Blackswan Cybersecurity, Professor and Program Director at Weatherford College, and Healthcare Sector Chief for FBI InfraGard North Texas. He specializes in talent development, ...
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