In this episode of From Stuck to Scaled, we explore leadership through a unique lens—the world of sports.

Brandon Graham joins us to talk about his incredible journey from the gridiron at Howard University to coaching high school football and producing award-winning sports programming for BECON-TV. With decades of experience on both sides of the camera, Brandon brings a passion for mentorship, storytelling, and building purpose-driven teams.

We dive into:
- Why leadership lessons from sports translate directly into business success
- The power of educational media in amplifying student-athlete voices
- How to build community-based programs that inspire, engage, and scale
- The 3 E’s of leadership: Encourage, Empower, and Engage

Whether you're a business leader, coach, or creative—this episode will leave you inspired to lead with vision, heart, and purpose.

You can find Brandon on Instagram @bgraham

Follow host Julio Gonzalez on:
- LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/vctogrow/
- Facebook/Instagram at @VCTOConsulting
- YouTube @WeAreVCTO
- Webpage www.redefinepossible.co

Email Julio at ⁠⁠julio@redefinepossible.co⁠⁠ with any comments, questions or suggestions!

Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue — it’s a business survival issue. In this episode of From Stuck to Scaled, host Julio Gonzalez is joined by Michael Goldstein, CEO of LAN Infotech and author of Cybersecurity: The Silent Battlefield.

Michael shares battle-tested insights on how small and midsize businesses can defend against evolving cyber threats without breaking the bank. From phishing and insider risks to regulatory blind spots and the critical role of leadership, this episode delivers practical strategies to secure your business from the top down.

You’ll walk away with:

• Why cybersecurity must be a boardroom topic

• Real-world tactics to train your team and layer defenses

• A simple framework to boost your resilience, starting today

Whether you’re a founder, executive, or team lead, this episode is a must-listen. Don't wait for a breach to take action.

You can find Michael at:

- www.laninfotech.com

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelagoldstein/

- Cybersecurity: The Silent Battlefield (https://a.co/d/c8xIfzI)

Follow host Julio Gonzalez on:

• LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/vctogrow/
• Facebook/Instagram at @VCTOConsulting
• YouTube @WeAreVCTO
• Webpage www.redefinepossible.co

Email Julio at ⁠⁠julio@redefinepossible.co⁠⁠ with any comments, questions or suggestions!

In this timely episode, host Julio Gonzalez underscores a critical truth: business disruptions aren’t a matter of if—they’re a matter of when.

From hurricanes and cyberattacks to power outages and leadership absences, the threats to your business are real and often unexpected.

Drawing from decades of corporate experience and real-world disaster stories—from the 1985 Delta Flight 191 crash to Hurricane Andrew and COVID-19—Julio reveals why business continuity planning is essential for small and midsized businesses.

He breaks down the difference between continuity and disaster recovery, and explains why even short-term downtime can cripple your operations.Listeners will walk away with:

- A clear understanding of business continuity and why it matters

- Five actionable steps to start building a plan today

- Insight into the real cost of downtime

- A free downloadable continuity planning template

Whether you're a solo entrepreneur or leading a growing team, this episode is your wake-up call to prepare before the next crisis hits.

Here's the website attack article:https://thehackernews.com/2025/03/150000-sites-compromised-by-javascript.html

Here's the business continuity plan document: bit.ly/4dK5olt

This episode is brought to you by VCTO Business Consulting. VCTO offers small to midsized businesses the ability to scale effectively. You can find VCTO at www.vcto.consulting.

Follow host Julio Gonzalez on:

• LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/vctogrow/
• Facebook/Instagram at @VCTOConsulting
• YouTube @WeAreVCTO
• Webpage www.redefinepossible.co

Email Julio at ⁠⁠julio@redefinepossible.co⁠⁠ with any comments, questions or suggestions!