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Scale Smart Live

Scale Smart Live

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The Ops IQ Podcast brings candid conversations with founders, operators, and experts who know what it takes to scale sustainably. Hosted by Taja Graham, each episode unpacks real-world lessons in operations, leadership, finance, and strategy, so you can grow with clarity, not chaos.Scale Smart Live Economics
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  • AI, Leadership & Family: Scaling Business + Life Operations
    Jan 21 2026

    Today’s leaders are balancing more than company growth.
    Many are also supporting aging parents, managing personal complexity, and navigating rapid shifts in technology.
    This episode of Scale Smart Live focuses on how AI and operational strategy can support both business and life.
    Tyrone M. Robinson III, Founder of Opportunities 2 Serve, LLC. shares his dual expertise in business transformation and personal operations, offering a framework for founders, executives, and caregivers to scale with structure.
    His insights help leaders make better decisions, create more time, and reduce overwhelm by applying proven operational principles to every part of their lives.
    Topics include:
    1. AI + Fractional Leadership: Why Growing Businesses Need Both to Scale Smart
    2. The AI Solution for Sandwich Generation Leaders: Coordinating Aging Parents While Running a Business
    3. AI-Enabled Strategic Family Enterprise Operations: Business Operations Principles Meet Family Life
    Catch the conversation on Tuesday, January 20th, at 5:15 PM EST. It’s a powerful session for anyone building a business while supporting the people who matter most.

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    57 mins
  • You Don’t Scale Alone: Leveraging Relationships to Grow Smarter
    Jan 7 2026

    Smart growth doesn’t happen in isolation.


    Behind every company that scales well is a foundation of clear strategy, strong advisory relationships, and a willingness to adapt.


    On the next episode of Scale Smart Live, Taja M. Graham sits down with • Robert Field, Global CIO of Adler Advisors, to explore how today’s companies can grow with intention, even while facing tighter budgets, leaner teams, and more complexity than ever before.


    Robert brings decades of experience in technology leadership, working with companies across industries to align systems, people, and strategy. In a market where everyone is being asked to do more with less, his perspective is timely.


    In this conversation, we’ll unpack:


    1. Scaling Smarter by Turning Chaos into Clarity with Strategy, Advisors and Connections

    2. The Human Side of Scale and How to Build Accountability Without Killing Innovation

    3. Every company still needs AP and AR support, they're just doing it with less.


    If you’re building a business in today’s landscape, where resources are tight but expectations are high, this episode will offer clarity, context, and actionable insight.

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    37 mins
  • How to Lead Through Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity & Ambiguity
    Dec 17 2025

    In a rapidly evolving business environment, leadership depends on more than strategy. It calls for clarity, flexibility, and emotional intelligence.

    In this episode of Scale Smart Live, Ryan S. joins Taja M. Graham for a high-impact discussion on how leaders can guide their teams through periods of uncertainty and transformation. With deep executive experience, Ryan offers practical insights for navigating complexity without losing direction or momentum.

    This conversation covers essential leadership strategies for managing disruption and supporting teams during challenging transitions.

    Topics include:

    1. The Current Landscape of Workplace VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, & Ambiguity)

    2. How To Lead Effectively Through Periods of Workplace VUCA

    3. Tips To Influence Change Adoption Through Mindset Management

    Whether you are scaling a company, adapting to shifting priorities, or helping your team move through change, this episode offers actionable advice to lead with intention and impact.

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    48 mins
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