ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
Welcome to the Innovative Systems podcast Broadband Breakdown, where we dive into real-life challenges broadband leaders are facing and help them find solutions. Whether you're working to improve NPS, modernize outdated systems, hire new talent, or stay competitive in your market, this is your space for innovative ideas and expert solutions.
Update frequency:
biweekly
Average audio length:
23 minutes
Guest interviews
English
United States
21 episodes
since Jan. 13, 2026
episodic
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In this episode of Broadband Breakdown, Kyle Randleman of Star Communications joins Scott Meyer to walk through how the company survived back-to-back hurricane disasters: Matthew in 2016 and Florence in 2018. The conversation focuses on what failed, what improved, and how the company rebuilt its op…
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This episode of Broadband Breakdown features Ty Sorensen, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at ISPN, discussing how his team is approaching AI with structure instead of hype. The conversation focuses on building internal governance, identifying practical use cases, and using AI to make faster, …
Brian Weis talks with Jimmy Todd, CEO and General Manager of Nex-Tech, about why succession planning became a core business priority and how the company turns it into a culture-wide system. Jimmy shares how Nex-Tech uses leadership development, cross-department exposure, and homegrown talent pipeli…
In this episode of Broadband Breakdown, Lindsay sits down with Thomas Moore, VP of Payments at Innovative Systems, to unpack how rural broadband providers can modernize their payment strategy. They explore the shift from paper checks and file-based ACH toward digital ACH, autopay, and self-service …
In this episode of Broadband Breakdown, Scott Meyer talks with Chad Mix of Norvado about the changing threat landscape in rural broadband, from cellular home internet and Starlink to the looming impact of Amazon Leo. The conversation focuses on how rural providers can stay competitive by thinking b…
In this episode, Peter Elliott, CEO of Telcom Insurance Group, shares insights on the evolving landscape of cyber insurance, its relevance to telecom and critical infrastructure, and practical advice for organizations seeking to strengthen their cybersecurity posture. Learn from Peter’s extensive e…
In this episode of Broadband Breakdown, Innovative Systems' Scott Meyer and Lindsay Randazzo delve into a comprehensive study on rural internet usage, exploring key trends, consumer demographics, and competitive threats like Amazon Leo. Learn how data-driven insights are shaping strategies for rura…
In this episode, Brian Weis speaks with Pat Mcelroy, CEO of Northeast Nebraska Telephone Company, about their innovative shift from traditional flat-rate billing to usage-based metered billing. Pat shares the story behind this transformation, lessons learned, and how community engagement and strate…
This episode features a panel discussion on innovative marketing strategies tailored to local broadband providers and community-focused organizations. The episode is hosted by Lindsay Randazzo, Senior Marketing Director of Innovative Systems, with panel guests Curtis Dean of Community Broadband Act…
In this episode, Shirley Bloomfield, former NTCA CEO and current president of Shirley Connected, shares invaluable perspectives on how rural broadband providers can thrive amidst challenges. She emphasizes the importance of storytelling, community engagement, and strategic foresight in building sus…
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