Real Tech Talk

Real Tech Talk with Stephanie Simpson — a no-fluff podcast for founders, operators, and builders navigating real growth. Hosted by Stephanie Simpson, founder and CEO of Juggernaut AI Solutions, each episode digs past headlines into the infrastructure behind scaling: the pivots, systems, monetization strategies, partnership plays, and leadership lessons that actually move the needle. Expect candid conversations—two operators over coffee—about what’s working, what failed, and how AI and automation are reshaping industries in real time. Episodes spotlight practical tactics for running shops, dealerships, SaaS platforms, product brands, or service businesses, plus optional media packages to amplify your story. Show up ready to talk honestly; we’ll handle the rest.

Real Tech Talk is a business podcast hosted by Stephanie Simpson, with 10 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.

Stephanie Simpson hosts Real Tech Talk, a business show with 10 episodes published.

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  Episode #10

  Real Tech Talk - AI at the Wheel: Building Trust, Beating Fraud & Scaling Customer Success in Auto

  Feb 24, 202645 minS1

  <p>In this episode of <b>Real Tech Talk</b>, <b>Stephanie Simpson</b> sits down with <b>Jessica Gonzalez</b>, VP of Customer Success and GM of Auto at <b>inform.iQ</b>—a fintech platform operating where the margin for error is basically zero: <b>loan origination, fraud prevention, and consumer trust</b>.</p><p>Jessica brings a heavyweight background from <b>banking and payments</b> (including Visa and Santander), where she led automation strategy across originations, customer service, and fraud operations. Now, she applies that same operational discipline to the auto finance world—helping lenders and dealer part...

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  Episode #9

  Real Tech Talk - AI vs. Human: Rebuilding Customer Experience the Right Way

  Feb 24, 202652 minS1

  <p>Stephanie Simpson sits down with <b>Seymur Rasulov</b>, CEO and co-founder of <b>Welp.co</b>, a customer support platform helping companies unify conversations across <b>chat, email, messaging, and AI automation</b>.</p><p>Seymur shares how Welp started from a simple frustration—being stuck on hold with banks—and how a non-technical founder used <b>LinkedIn</b> to find a technical partner, build an MVP, and sell it through pure hustle. His filter for startup ideas is clear: the problem must be <b>personal, recurring, and scalable</b>.</p><p>They unpack what’s changing fast in cus...

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  Episode #4

  Real Tech Talk - People, Process, Performance: The New Formula for Auto Teams

  Feb 24, 202635 minS1

  <p>In this episode of <b>Real Tech Talk</b>, Stephanie Simpson sits down with Larry Feldman to tackle one of the biggest pressure points in the automotive industry today: <b>staffing and workforce strategy</b>.</p><p></p><p>Larry brings a nationwide perspective on how shops, dealerships, and service businesses can stop scrambling for talent and start building <b>structured, scalable hiring systems</b>. This isn’t a “post and pray” recruiting conversation — it’s about understanding the technician shortage, improving retention, strengthening shop culture, and building pipelines that actually support long-term growth.</p><p></p><p>Stephanie and Larry...

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  Episode #8

  Real Tech Talk - Scaling with Systems: The Tech Behind a Modern Detail Operation

  Feb 24, 202646 minS1

  <p>In this episode, Stephanie Simpson sits down with <b>Dustin Jackson</b>, founder of <b>EZN Detail</b>—a business that started as a simple storage lot and evolved into a full-scale automotive + marine operation spanning <b>EZN Detail, EZN Storage, and EZN Outfitters</b>, backed by a growing team and tech-driven systems.</p><p>Dustin shares his entrepreneur-first origin story (starting businesses young, navigating the 2008 crash, building and selling software) and how he scaled by solving real market gaps—especially in marine detailing. They dig into the industry’s shift from wax to coatings, the early <b>“overpromise → redo era”<...

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  Episode #3

  Real Tech Talk - Community First - Building Trust, Teamwork & Tomorrow at Community Auto

  Feb 24, 20261h 3mS1

  <p>Host Stephanie Simpson interviews Chris Whited, managing partner at Community Auto (Fort Collins, CO). Chris explains the shop’s 30-year community focus and employee‑first culture: four‑day workweeks with shift teams, 100% employer-paid health insurance, clear expectations, and investment in staff training. Community Auto prioritizes transparency (digital vehicle inspections, photo-based estimates), hands‑on community outreach (high‑school programs, free oil‑change initiatives, youth workshops), and steady tech adoption (AI for training/response, VR training pilots). Key lessons: invest in people over short-term profit, be radically transparent with customers, pre‑plan changes before presenting them to staff, and actively partner with schools t...

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