Learning How to Learn: Mastering the Cyber Fundamentals with Rich Greene

Anyone can start a podcast, but what about a successful podcast? What about a podcast that reaches, connects and impacts people for the better? In this episode, Ron and Chris are joined by Adam Adams to talk about what it takes to create a successful podcast. Adam touches on the importance of having quality equipment, a compelling and entertaining message, and great marketing. He explores the reasons why having a broad audience isn’t the best tactic when trying to stand out and why you shouldn’t be afraid to “draw a line in the sand.”   Guest Bio: After selling his first podcast and seeing everything that his show did for his business, Adam Adams founded a company to serve podcasters in a whole new way. Knowing successful business owners have already learned to stay in their lane and focus on revenue generating activities Adam founded Grow Your Show, which is the easy button for podcasters. They make having a top rated podcast as easy as pressing “record”.   Sponsor Links: A big thank you to our friends at PlexTrac and Axonius for sponsoring this episode!   Links: Stay in touch with Adam Adams on LinkedIn and Instagram & check out his podcast and website   Connect with Ron Eddings on LinkedIn and Twitter Connect with Chris Cochran on LinkedIn and Twitter Purchase a HVS t-shirt at our shop Continue the conversation by joining our Discord Check out  Hacker Valley Media and Hacker Valley Studio

22 Maalis 202239min

Have you ever heard of the term, “Black Swans” or “Gray Rhinos”? Black Swan are events that we never saw coming, while Gray Rhinos are the things we see from a mile away. In this episode, author and strategist Michele Wucker explores the gray rhino and risk fingerprint metaphors and translates big picture trends in ways everyday folks can apply to their lives.  Sponsor Links: A big thank you to our friends at PlexTrac and Axonius for sponsoring this episode! Axonius, the first company to solve the cybersecurity asset management problem. Give your team's time back to work by checking out axonius.com/  PlexTrac, the proactive cybersecurity management platform, brings red and blue teams together for better collaboration and communication. Check them out at plextrac.com/hackervalley   Guest Bio: Michele Wucker is a strategist and the author of four books including the global bestseller, THE GRAY RHINO: How to Recognize and Act on the Obvious Dangers We Ignore. The metaphor and principles from her book have moved markets, shaped financial policies, and made headlines around the world. It helped to frame the ignored warnings ahead of the COVID-19 pandemic and have even inspired the lyrics of the hit pandemic pop single, “Blue & Grey” by the mega-band BTS. Michele’s 2019 TED Talk has attracted over two million views.  Additional Links: Learn more about Michele’s research here. Connect with Ron Eddings on LinkedIn and Twitter Connect with Chris Cochran on LinkedIn and Twitter Purchase a HVS t-shirt at our shop Continue the conversation by joining our Discord Check out  Hacker Valley Media and Hacker Valley Studio

15 Maalis 202234min

We believe you are what you listen to -- including the personal podcast that is playing in your head every day. What is it saying to you? Our guest Terre Short excels at distilling leadership skills into actionable steps and choosing the right words to inspire others and giving ourselves the words we need to move forward.   Guest Bio: Terre Short is a human potential developer who has more than 30 years of leadership experience, a Masters in Business Administration/Healthcare Management, and her Professional Coach Certification (PCC). She coaches leaders on tactics to raise engagement and improve retention. She also leans on the content in her book, “The Words We Choose: Your Guide to How and Why Words Matter in helping others become their best selves.”   Sponsor Links: A big thank you to our friends at PlexTrac and Axonius for sponsoring this episode!   Additional Links: Book Terre as a Speaker or Coach and purchase Terre's book Connect with Ron Eddings on LinkedIn and Twitter Connect with Chris Cochran on LinkedIn and Twitter Purchase a HVS t-shirt at our shop Continue the conversation by joining our Discord Check out  Hacker Valley Media and Hacker Valley Studio

8 Maalis 202232min

When Rob White was a child, someone called him a loser -- it wasn't until he confronted his negative talk that he rose to greatness. From humble beginnings to his current status as a real estate developer, restaurateur, world traveler, international best-selling author, Rob has distilled his life experiences into sound, practical advice. Listen carefully to this episode because it's time to bring out YOUR inner maestro.   This episode is sponsored by our friends at Uptycs and Axonius   Additional Links: Stay in touch with Rob White on Twitter and pick up his book, The Maestro Monologue here Connect with Ron Eddings on LinkedIn and Twitter Connect with Chris Cochran on LinkedIn and Twitter Purchase a HVS t-shirt at our shop Continue the conversation by joining our Discord Check out  Hacker Valley Media and Hacker Valley Studio

1 Maalis 202230min

In this episode, Ron and Chris take a stroll down podcast memory lane in celebration of Hacker Valley’s 200th episode. The guys reflect on their rise from humble podcast beginnings, their ever-growing fascination with human-centric stories, making a difference, and what lies ahead for Hacker Valley Media.   Key Takeaways: 01:29  Celebrating episode 200! 02:47  From humble, homegrown beginnings 03:38  Scaling and growing 06:12  Facing our biggest challenges  08:21  Tapping into our inner child 13:20  Human-centric stories 17:14  Making a difference 18:45  Thanking our team 20:37  Thanking our listeners 21:39  A humbling realization  22:40  What’s to come? 25:00  Growing together    27:05  Our advice to you  29:03  Stay in touch!   Sending all of our listeners a big THANK YOU for all of the love, support, and feedback we’ve received over the last 3 years! We could not have done it without you. Cheers to the next 3 years!  - Ron and Chris   Links: Hacker Valley Studio: Swag | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | Email Ron & Chris | Website Support Hacker Valley Studio on Patreon Join our monthly mastermind group via Patreon This episode is sponsored by our friends at Uptycs and Axonius

22 Helmi 202230min

In this episode, Ron and Chris are joined by Camille Stewart, the Global Head of Product Security Strategy at Google and Co-Founder of Share The Mic. The trio have an honest conversation about advocacy and representation in cybersecurity, the story behind Camille’s Share The Mic social movement, how we can begin to move in the right direction, and how culture shapes the way we interact with technology. Lastly, Chris talks about Hacker Valley’s stance on representation – from award nominations to our greatest loss in listenership history.     Key Takeaways: 02:47  Bio 05:43  Advocacy - it’s in my DNA 07:16  Giving a voice to the underrepresented 08:54  “Share The Mic”  12:28  The state of diversity in cybersecurity 14:28  Achieving a better tomorrow 18:94  How do we bridge the opportunities gap? 20:13  The intersection of culture and technology 22:45  Who is Camille Stewart? 26:00  The dark side of speaking up 28:53  This is a mission critical issue 30:12  Stay in touch with Camille! Links: Stay in touch with Camille Stewart on Twitter | LinkedIn |Instagram Hacker Valley Studio: Swag | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | Email Ron & Chris | Website Support Hacker Valley Studio on Patreon Join our monthly mastermind group via Patreon This episode is sponsored by our friends at Uptycs and Axonius

15 Helmi 202231min

Ron and Chris sit down with anthropologist, author, entrepreneur and coach, Veronica Kirin, to learn how she distilled her seventy hour work week down to ten. Veronica shares her knowledge on helping small businesses scale, why and which automation tools are a scaling must-have, hiring best practices, and the power of goal mapping. Lastly, Veronica shares her seventy year business plan method which helps folks actualize their long-term vision.     Key takeaways: 02:53  Bio 04:39  Anthropology and business - bridging the gap  07:37  What is scaling and how do we do it right? 11:20  Tools to help you scale - Ron’s take 13:55  Veronica’s 3 Pillars of Business Scaling 16:33  Hiring woes 17:18  Hiring best practices - trip wires  20:38  How are current events changing business? 23:21  Actualizing your legacy  26:52  Creating goal maps 30:12  Get connected    31:30  Reach out for help 33:16  Stay in touch with Veronica!   Hacker Valley Studio: Swag | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | Website Veronica Kirin: Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram  Support Hacker Valley Studio on Patreon Join our monthly mastermind group via Patreon Thank you to our friends at  Axonius and Uptycs for sponsoring this episode.

8 Helmi 202234min

In this week’s episode, Ron and Chris are joined by speaker, entrepreneur, mother of six and the best-selling author of The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You, Simone Knego. The trio explore the highs and lows of parenting, while attempting to manage it all – and then some! Simone shares how believing in herself was the secret sauce behind writing a book and climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, why patience truly is a virtue, and how a positive mindset can help get you through even the toughest of days. Lastly, soon-to-be-married Ron Eddings, gets advice on marriage and building a family.  Key takeaways: 02:33  Bio 04:01  Staying humble 05:11  Positive role modeling  07:43  Raising a multi cultural family 09:10  Trying to manage it all 10:57  The book - sharing her story 13:35  Believing in yourself 15:29  Patience is a virtue 18:47  Mindset and daily affirmations 22:21  Social media and “mom guilt” 24:21  Advice for the soon-to-be married, Ron 26:50  Self-care and honoring your family 28:46  Stay in touch with Simone!   Hacker Valley Studio: Swag | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | Website Simone Knego: LinkedIn | Website | Facebook Support Hacker Valley Studio on Patreon Join our monthly mastermind group via Patreon Thank you to our friends at  Axonius and Uptycs for sponsoring this episode.

1 Helmi 202229min