Toys & Tech of the Trade

Learn about the gadgets and software that content creators, entrepreneurs and other talented folks on our radar use along with the “toys” that put a smile on their face.

Toys & Tech of the Trade-Episode 71 | Jason Skeesick

Unlocking the Toys and Tech of Jason Skeesick’s Trade: From Soldier to Entrepreneurial Evangelist After a long hiatus, Toys & Tech of the Trade is back, and this week’s guest is a man of many talents. Jason Skeesick is a former soldier, content creator, coach, father, and podcaster. He is known for his diverse background,…

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Toys & Tech of the Trade 2022 Holiday Gift Guide

2022 Holiday Gift Guide The holidays are upon us, so it is time for the Toys & Tech of the Trade 2022 holiday gift guide. This year is a bit different, and Rich has tons of recommendations that will surely be a hit for the entrepreneur or creatives in your life unless you want to…

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Toys & Tech of the Trade-Episode 70 | Matthew Stibbe

The Adventures Of Matthew Stibbe In a world where profits come before people, Matthew Stibbe strives to be different and lead differently. His conversation with Rich not only touched on his fantastic resume in the gaming and later tech industry and how both of those paths led him to where he is today as CEO…

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Toys & Tech of the Trade-Episode 69 | Underdog Showcase: Austin Bellino

Getting Schooled By Austin Bellino Fellow Underdogs group member Austin Bellino joins Rich for this week’s Toys & Tech of the Trade. Austin is not only a fellow podcaster but a world citizen, thanks to his teaching work. Rich and Austin discuss his origin story and how his journey to be a pro baseball player…

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Toys & Tech of the Trade-Episode 68 | Real Wize Productions

Getting Wise With Stuck In My Mind Podcast’s Wize Rich recently stopped by the Stuck In My Mind Podcast and had a great conversation with Wil Otero, aka Wize, the show’s host. The conversation went so well that Rich wanted to introduce Wize and his work to the Toys & Tech of the Trade audience….

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Toys & Tech of the Trade-Episode 67 | Sarah LaValle

Long Island Networkers Spotlight: Sarah LaValle | Simple Sweet Sites This post-Labor Day edition of Toys & Tech of the Trade Rich welcomes Sarah LaValle, owner of Simple Sweet Sites, to the show. Sarah is a web designer and content creator who creates unique white-label websites on the Wix platform. Rich and Sarah discussed her…

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Toys & Tech of the Trade-Episode 66 | Terri Huggins

Freelance Writing Freedom With Terri Huggins Thanks to Lunchclub for allowing Terri and Rich to connect and deliver a tremendous episode of Toys & Tech of the Trade. Terri Huggins is an award-winning journalist, freelance writer, public speaker, fitness instructor, and entrepreneur. In this episode, she shares her story as a freelance writer and a…

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Toys & Tech of the Trade-Episode 65 | Nicky Billou

Leveling Up Your Life & Business With Nicky Billou Thanks to Podmatch for connecting us with this week’s guest Nicky Billou. Nicky helps entrepreneurs scale their businesses; experts become thought leaders, and much more. In addition to all those great skills, Nicky is a best-selling author with seven published books and two podcasts. So if…

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Toys & Tech of the Trade-Episode 64 | Gradient CEO Vince Romanin

Staying Cool With Gradient CEO Vince Romanin This week Rich sits down with Vince Romanin, CEO of Gradient. Gradient is a new company working towards revolutionizing heating and cooling by creating better solutions for the planet. Gradient’s solutions will not only be easier for consumers to install and use but will be a middle ground…

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Toys & Tech of the Trade-Episode 63 | Tom Marino Show Appearance

Rich Stops By The Tom Marino Show Toys & Tech of the Trade host Rich Butler stops by the Tom Marino show to talk podcasting and share a bit of the RAGE Works origin story. The episode was broadcast live on June 9, 2022, on Long Island News Radio 103.9. You can watch it on…

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