People are the Point with Mark Concannon

Welcome to People are the Point — the podcast where mid-market leaders share what’s really working when it comes to growth, efficiency, and people in the age of AI.Hosted by Mark Concannon, each episode dives into real conversations with CEOs, CXOs, and transformation experts who are using AI and modern strategy to:- Unlock new revenue through smarter sales and marketing- Streamline operations for maximum efficiency- Reshape teams and culture for the future of work

People are the Point with Mark Concannon is a business podcast hosted by Mark Concannon, with 16 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Mark Concannon hosts People are the Point with Mark Concannon, a business show with 16 episodes published.

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  Episode #16

  S02E16 | AI Builds Campaigns Fast But Sales Still Need Human Trust | Amy Barzdukas

  Mar 31, 202621 minS0

  <p>The “AI will replace marketers” narrative is a broken system myth. What nobody tells you about AI in marketing is this: it’s not eliminating talent it’s exposing outdated strategy, weak thinking, and slow execution. In this powerful conversation, Amy Barzdukas reveals the hidden truth behind AI driven marketing, answer engine optimization, and the uncomfortable reality of staying relevant in the age of AI.</p><p>As Chief Marketing Officer at Delta Electronics, Amy Barzdukas brings decades of experience from Microsoft, HP, and high growth tech companies to break down how AI is actually transforming modern marketing.</p><p>This i...

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  Episode #15

  S02E15 | Manufacturing & AI: Humans Still Rule the Factory Floor | Alex Allen

  Mar 24, 202622 minS0

  <p>In a world obsessed with automation, AI, and robotics, the uncomfortable reality is that humans still outperform machines in complex manufacturing environments. Alex Allen, Chief Operations Officer at James Skinner Baking Company, exposes the hidden truths about AI in production, lean operations, and factory turnarounds. Forget what nobody tells you about instant AI miracles—this is the real story behind the data, the patterns, and the people who make manufacturing hum.</p><p>Alex dives deep into the hands-on challenges of modern baking production, why some automation fails, and how AI can only truly thrive in factories that already ha...

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  Episode #14

  S02E14 | AI Adoption Fails Without A Plan Or Accountability | Dean Curtis

  Mar 17, 202621 minS0

  <p>The AI hype is broken, the sales system is outdated, and most companies are blindly chasing automation without results. This conversation exposes the hidden truth about AI in business, why most teams fail to scale it, and the uncomfortable reality leaders avoid when it comes to real customer experience transformation. If you think AI replaces humans, this episode will challenge everything you believe about the future of sales, leadership, and growth.</p><p>In this powerful episode, Dean Curtis, CEO of Ingage.io, breaks down how AI is actually reshaping business operations, not replacing them.</p><p>Drawing from...

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  Episode #13

  S02E13 | The AI Hype Cycle: Big Promises, Real Risks | Margaret Rogers

  Mar 10, 202629 minS0

  <p>The AI revolution is being sold as the ultimate productivity miracle, but the uncomfortable reality inside boardrooms is far more complex. Behind the hype of generative AI, automation, and digital transformation lies a broken narrative about how businesses actually evolve. In this powerful conversation, Margaret Rogers, CEO of Pariveda Solutions, reveals the hidden truth about AI adoption, leadership development, and the outdated strategies many organizations are still using while the pace of technology accelerates faster than ever.</p><p>In this episode, Margaret Rogers, Chief Executive Officer of Pariveda Solutions, shares deep insights from more than two decades in...

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  Episode #12

  S02E12 | Custom Software That Beats Off-The-Shelf Tools | Grace Schroeder

  Mar 3, 202626 minS0

  <p>The SaaS addiction is breaking your business and nobody wants to say it. Vendor lock in, AI price hikes, bloated tech stacks and outdated automation strategies are silently draining mid market companies. While Big Tech sells you another “AI powered” upgrade, the hidden truth is this: if you don’t own your software and your agents, you don’t own your future.</p><p>In this explosive conversation, Grace Schroeder, Founder of Slinger, dismantles the broken system of enterprise software and explains why the future of AI automation is open source, decentralized, and owned by you.</p><p>Grace shares h...

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