Next In Time

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Jun 2026

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Most podcasts focus on current success stories but rarely focuses on the people of tomorrow. This show talks about how the mission and vision of a startup, small business, organization, or even an individual CAN and WILL make a strong impact in the future. It emphasizes the wonder of possibilities in the future through these interviews and how these entities can help shape the future.

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June 28, 202622 min

Episode 181: How Understanding Human Behavior Drives Business Growth | Joe Rockey, Founder Of Elite Business Cruises

Many businesses struggle to grow not because they lack talent, but because they misunderstand what truly drives human behavior. Sales conversations stall, teams lose motivation, workplace tensions go unaddressed, and leaders often respond with more processes instead of solving the underlying issues. The result is lower performance, weaker relationships, and missed opportunities.Joe Rockey helps business owners, sales leaders, and executives unlock performance by understanding the psychology behind how people think, communicate, and make decisions. Having built 29 companies and advised organizations on leadership, sales, and organizational behavior, Joe focuses on changing the behaviors that produce lasting results rather than relying on scripts, gimmicks, or temporary motivation.Audiences will learn how to uncover the real motivations behind customer decisions, create incentive systems that sustain high performance, build stronger workplace relationships through honest communication, and lead teams in a way that improves both culture and results. Joe shares practical frameworks that business leaders can apply immediately to increase trust, strengthen sales performance, and build organizations where people consistently perform at their best.You can connect with Joe through these platforms: Website: https://elitebusinesscruises.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerockey/

June 22, 202624 min

Episode 180: Self-Taught E-Commerce Entrepreneur | Marc Pitts, Co-Founder of Discount Vape Pen

Many entrepreneurs spend years searching for the “perfect” business idea, only to get stuck in planning, uncertainty, or fear of taking the first step. In a world obsessed with venture capital and overnight success stories, it's easy to overlook how some of the most successful companies are built through persistence, customer demand, and relentless execution.Marc Pitts is a living example of what can happen when you start small and stay committed. As the co-founder of Discount Vape Pen, he helped transform a simple eBay listing into a nationally recognized e-commerce business serving customers across the country. Over more than a decade, Marc and his co-founders have grown the company by validating market demand, adapting to industry changes, and remaining deeply involved in the day-to-day operations of the business.Audiences will learn how to identify opportunities in emerging markets, validate a business before scaling, and build a sustainable company through disciplined execution rather than hype. Marc shares lessons from growing an e-commerce brand from the ground up, navigating a rapidly evolving industry, and maintaining an entrepreneurial mindset long after the startup phase has passed.You can connect with Marc through these platforms: Website: https://discountvapepen.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-pitts-4a2957391

June 13, 202630 min

Episode 179: The Future of Coffee: Robotic Drive-Thrus and Automated Retail | Rob Whitten & Jane Lo, Co-Founders of P!ng

What if your morning coffee could be ready before you even pull into the drive-thru?In this episode of The Next In Time Podcast, I sit down with Jane Lo and Rob Whitten, the co-founders of **p!ng, a venture-backed startup reimagining the drive-thru experience through robotics, automation, and intelligent customer recognition.Instead of building traditional coffee shops with large footprints, staffing challenges, and operational complexity, p!ng has developed a compact 120-square-foot robotic drive-thru that uses sensor-augmented geofencing technology to recognize customers as they arrive and begin preparing their order before they reach the pickup window. The result is a faster, more efficient customer experience that reduces waste, lowers labor requirements, and transforms underutilized parking lots into profitable retail destinations.Rob brings experience as a former Army Captain and robotics leader who understands both operational excellence and customer experience at scale. Jane previously helped build billion-dollar brands and specializes in transforming complex technologies into products people genuinely enjoy using. Together, they are building a future where automation enhances convenience without sacrificing the personal touch customers expect.In our conversation, we explore the future of automated retail, the challenges of scaling robotics businesses, lessons learned from launching a physical technology product, and how founders can bridge the gap between cutting-edge innovation and everyday consumer behavior.The origin story behind p!ngHow robotic drive-thrus are changing the coffee industryWhy traditional café models face growing operational challengesUsing geofencing and automation to create a seamless customer experienceBuilding hardware and software together as a startupLessons from Amazon Robotics, SharkNinja, and the militaryThe economics of automated retail and labor efficiencyWhat the future of drive-thru commerce could look likeYou can connect with Rob and Jane through these platforms: Website: https://pingthru.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-whitten-pingthru/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-lo-ping/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pingthrucoffee/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pingthrucoffee/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pingthruTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pingthru

June 6, 202626 min

Episode 178: Combining Eco-Conscious, Non-Toxic Apparel With AI | Lacey Cadieux, Founder And CEO of Rhubia Ventures

What if your wardrobe could help you save time, reduce waste, improve your confidence, and make better decisions every day?In this episode of The Next In Time Podcast, I sit down with Lacey Cadieux-McLean, founder and CEO of Rhubaia Ventures, a Calgary-based fashion-tech company redefining how women interact with their clothing through sustainable apparel and AI-powered technology.Raised on a ranch in Alberta and backed by a career in IT project management, entrepreneurship, and authorship, Lacey recognized a growing problem: professional women often struggle to find clothing that is healthy, functional, stylish, and environmentally responsible. Rather than accepting the status quo, she founded Rhubaia to create a smarter approach to fashion—combining eco-conscious, non-toxic professional apparel with an AI-powered virtual closet that helps users organize outfits, reduce decision fatigue, and make more intentional purchasing choices.During our conversation, we explore the intersection of fashion, sustainability, technology, and consumer behavior. Lacey shares how AI can help reduce textile waste, why healthier clothing materials matter, and how digital wardrobe tools can empower individuals to simplify their lives while making a positive impact on the environment.Whether you're interested in entrepreneurship, sustainability, artificial intelligence, fashion innovation, or simply looking for ways to streamline your daily routine, this episode offers a fascinating look at how technology is reshaping one of the most personal aspects of our lives.Why Lacey founded Rhubaia VenturesThe hidden environmental and health impacts of modern clothingHow AI-powered virtual closets can reduce decision fatigueThe future of sustainable fashion and textile innovationStrategies for reducing wardrobe waste and overconsumptionBuilding a fashion-tech company from the ground upHow technology can help people make more mindful purchasing decisionsThe connection between clothing, confidence, and wellbeingYou can connect with Lacey through these platforms: Website: https://rhubaia.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Rhubaia/61578988922345/X:https://x.com/rhubaiaPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/rhubaia/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhubaia/

April 19, 202620 min

Episode 177: Building The Real Estate Market In New Zealand | CEO of New Zealand Property Buyers.

Property investors today are overwhelmed by rising costs, market uncertainty, poor advice, and the risk of making expensive mistakes. At the same time, many business owners are trying to grow their companies but find themselves trapped in day-to-day operations, with success coming at the expense of freedom and time.Hadley Nightingale helps people solve both problems. As CEO of New Zealand Property Buyers, he has built an end-to-end property investment firm that helps busy professionals acquire, renovate, and manage investment properties with confidence. He has also scaled his own company from a two-person startup into a remote international team, creating systems that allow growth without constant burnout.You can connect with Hadley through these platforms: Website: https://www.newzealandpropertybuyers.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Newzealandpropertybuyer/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hadleynightingale/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hadleyn/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hadleynightingale/

April 11, 202622 min

Episode 176:Helping People Set Up Franchises | Richard Potter, Business Matchmaker

Many professionals today feel stuck in the 9-to-5 — trading time for money, facing limited upside, and unsure how to transition into business ownership without taking on massive risk. While entrepreneurship sounds appealing, the uncertainty, lack of guidance, and fear of failure stop most people before they even begin.Rich Potter helps professionals make that transition with clarity and structure. As an award-winning franchise consultant and multi-unit business owner, he guides individuals toward proven franchise models that offer a more predictable path to ownership, income, and long-term growth.You can connect with Rich through these platforms: Website: https://franchiseheroes.co/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rich.potter.16/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-potter-533381a/

March 28, 202627 min

Episode 175: The Voice-First AI Local Business Directory | Laurent Cohen, Founder and CTO of GetOblic

Local businesses today are losing customers every day — not because of poor service, but because they simply can’t answer every phone call. Missed calls often mean missed revenue, lost appointments, and opportunities that never come back, especially in a world where customers expect immediate responses.Laurent Cohen is solving this problem with voice-first AI. As Founder and CTO of GetOblic, he is building technology that can handle real customer conversations, book appointments, and capture leads automatically — ensuring businesses never miss an opportunity, even when they’re busy.You can connect with Laurent through these platforms: Website: https://getoblic.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetOblic/X: https://x.com/OblicStudio/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GetOblic/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurent-cohen-usa/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oblic_ai/ Substack: https://laurentcohen.substack.com/

March 21, 202618 min

Episode 174: Bringing Transparency And Real Savings To Everyday Grocery Shoopers | Andy Ellwood, Founder and CEO of Stretch

Grocery shoppers today are dealing with rising prices, confusing promotions, and very little transparency around where they can actually save money. For everyday families, comparing costs across stores can be time-consuming, frustrating, and often ineffective — especially when the system has long favored retailers over shoppers. Andy Ellwood is bringing transparency and real savings back to the grocery experienceAndy is the Founder and CEO of Stretch, launching the first shopping intelligence platform to bring transparency and real savings to everyday grocery shoppers. He has a Texas upbringing as the oldest of four, started his first successful lawn care business at 12, and later sold private jets for Warren Buffett. After jumping into tech, he drove teams that led to Facebook and Google acquisitions. But it was co-founding Basket, the pioneer in grocery price transparency, where Andy saw firsthand how challenging and critical it is to disrupt old industries for the benefit of real people.You can connect with Andy and Stretch through these platforms.Website: https://stretchgroceries.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stretchgroceriesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stretchgrocerieshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/andyellwood/

March 7, 202621 min

Episode 173: The Future Of AI Enabled Inventory Management | David Hailey, Founder and CEO of Countifi

Many organizations still rely on manual inventory tracking—counting items by hand, estimating usage, or entering data after the fact. This often leads to inaccurate reporting, wasted inventory, and costly operational blind spots.That’s the problem Countifi and it's founder David Hailey are solving by using AI and computer vision to automatically track inventory and provide real-time insights.David is the Founder and CEO of Countifi, an Atlanta-based company transforming how organizations manage inventory through artificial intelligence and computer vision.Countifi replaces manual inventory counting with AI-powered visual recognition technology that can automatically track and manage assets in real time. By simply using cameras or mobile devices, organizations can capture images of their inventory and instantly generate accurate counts, analytics, and reports that help forecast demand, reduce waste, and improve operational efficiency. You can connect with David and Countifi through these platforms: Website:https://countifi.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/countifihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/david-hailey-3954a8162/

March 1, 202627 min

Episode 172: Empowering Small And Mid-Sized Businesses By Simplifying Operations | Mark Roesler, President and CRO at Hubspark

Mark Roesler, President and Chief Revenue Officer at HubSpark, a fast-growing SaaS/fintech platform that empowers small and mid-sized businesses by simplifying operations, automating customer communications, driving local SEO visibility, and centralizing CRM and marketing tools into one unified experience--and bye the way, they don't charge you for it. Which is definitely outside of the norm.At HubSpark, Mark leads revenue strategy and growth, bringing over three decades of experience in scaling business solutions and helping entrepreneurs unlock their business potential. As someone deeply passionate about how technology and automation can transform day-to-day business workflows, Mark is here to share insights on what small businesses really need to thrive, the power of integrated platforms like HubSpark, and how leaders can leverage data-driven tools to win in today’s competitive environment.You can connect with Mark and Hubspark through these platforms: Website: https://hubspark.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.roesler.5/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hubspark LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roeslermark/