Podcasts

Podcast Conversations with Dean Gartelos

Engaging conversations on technology, leadership, business philosophy, faith, and purposeful growth.

Appearances

Thoughtful perspectives on leadership, clarity, and business philosophy.

Dean joins podcasts to discuss AI, decision-making, growth, and the practical side of leading with purpose. These conversations explore how clarity, trust, and business philosophy shape stronger leadership and better decisions.

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Connected Workers: An "Easy Button" for Automation, Orchestration, and Process Control

This episode explores the challenges and solutions in implementing digital transformation in connected work environments, featuring Dean’s insights on vendor selection, change management, and getting the most from AI, 5G, and satellite technology.

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The Growth Focus Podcast: Cut Through Vendor Noise, Save 10-30% on Tech Spend

In this episode we dig into why relationships and trust matter more now, not less, and where AI actually helps versus where it quietly dehumanizes the process. Dean also shares a real-world story where a team spent months negotiating, then used a vendor-neutral benchmark to force an additional 15% reduction at the last minute.

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Makers Bar Podcast: Redefining Leadership and Business Consulting with Dean Gartelos

In this episode Dean discusses his journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship. Dean offers a refreshing perspective on leadership, emphasizing that success is a byproduct of behavior rather than just a destination.

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The Executive Edge Podcast: Discover why most IT buying processes are broken

In this episode we sit down with Dean to pull back the curtain on why most technology buying processes are broken and how to escape the "pitch slap" cycle of vendor-driven quotas.

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Dynamic Decisions: What Teddy Roosevelt Teaches us about Modern Decision-Making

"It's not the critic who counts; the credit belongs to the leader who is actually in the arena... making tough calls when it matters most." Teddy Roosevelt's words came alive during my conversation with Dean Gartelos of OTG Consulting on the Dynamic Decisions Podcast.

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DoneMaker PodCast: Your Tech Roadmap is Broken Without This

It's not a question of if an event will happen, but when, making a strong focus on "information security" vital. If you think implementing "ai ethics" and a proper security posture is expensive, just wait until you see the cost of not doing so.

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Edge of Intelligence: Flipping the Script: Client-First Buying & Pragmatic AI

In this episode we sit down with Dean to discuss the nuances of client-first technology advocacy. We explore the critical importance of moving beyond vendor-driven agendas to prioritize real business outcomes, rooted in trust, clear process, and strategic alignment.

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The Gold Standard Podcast: How Businesses Can Make Smarter Technology Decisions

In this episode, we sit down with Dean to break down how businesses can make smarter technology decisions without getting trapped in vendor driven sales cycles. We also dive into responsible AI adoption, to streamline operations while protecting data integrity.

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Prophets of IT: Lead with Clarity. Win with Trust: Dean Gartelos on Better Business Minus Buzzwords

In this episode Dean pulls back the curtain on how real leaders simplify tech, lead with clarity, and drive growth and success. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by options, pressured by jargon, or unsure whether your current stack even serves your business goals, this is the episode to reset your approach.

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Faith & Finance

In this episode, Keith speaks with Dean about the comparisons and contrasts between Eastern Orthodox Theology and Protestant Reformed Theology, finding that there is much to appreciate in both traditions, even when recognizing that there are important distinctions between the two traditions.

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Dean brings thoughtful, practical conversations on technology, leadership, business philosophy, faith, and purposeful growth for audiences that value clarity over noise.