Going Beyond the Deal
Going Beyond the Deal
Podcast Description
Welcome to Going Beyond The Deal. The show for founders, business owners, and professionals who want to grow smarter, achieve bigger exits, and build a legacy that lasts.
Your host is no other than, J. Michael Fischer Jr – connector, life-long student of personal growth, and Managing Director at DBD – a bespoke investment bank that helps businesses handle big financial moves.
Each week, we look beyond the numbers and the deals to talk about what really drives success.
You'll hear from entrepreneurs, strategists, and top performers about the mindset, habits, and decisions that help businesses — and people — keep moving forward.
If you're getting ready to sell, raise capital, or just level up — you're in the right place.
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Content Themes
The podcast covers themes such as business growth strategies, personal development, and the intricacies of deal-making. Notable episode topics include succession planning in architecture and the vital role of accountants as trusted advisors, highlighting the importance of relationships and mental fitness in maintaining performance.
Welcome to Going Beyond The Deal. The show for founders, business owners, and professionals who want to grow smarter, achieve bigger exits, and build a legacy that lasts.
Your host is no other than, J. Michael Fischer Jr – connector, life-long student of personal growth, and Managing Director at DBD – a bespoke investment bank that helps businesses handle big financial moves.
Each week, we look beyond the numbers and the deals to talk about what really drives success.
You’ll hear from entrepreneurs, strategists, and top performers about the mindset, habits, and decisions that help businesses — and people — keep moving forward.
If you’re getting ready to sell, raise capital, or just level up — you’re in the right place.
Ever wonder what will separate tomorrow’s winners from the lost in an economy shaken by AI?
In this urgent, eye-opening episode, J. Michael Fisher Jr. sits down with Keith Zubchevich, CEO of Conviva, to reveal how AI is fundamentally rewriting the rules for business owners, advisors, and operators. If you think AI is just another technology wave, get ready to have your assumptions shattered.
From the threat of white-collar job extinction to the goldmine of personalized customer experiences, they dig into how to outmaneuver disruption and build real trust (and revenue) in the agentic age.
The decisions you make in the next six months will determine if you win or become irrelevant. Listen now to avoid the pain of falling behind and get breakthrough strategies you won’t hear anywhere else.
Timestamped Highlights
[00:00] – The wild truth about who’s really at risk from AI (hint: it’s not who you think)
[02:32] – The bold origin story: Measuring experience before “streaming” was even a word
[07:18] – The two breeds of AI agents and why the difference could make or break your business
[09:25] – Coming shift: Why tomorrow’s buyers will laugh at today’s e-commerce
[14:04] – AI outpaces human potential. So where does that leave YOUR edge?
[17:42] – The mindset pivot: The make-or-break move for business leaders (it’s not just tech)
[19:18] – How slashing headcount and exploding productivity is already possible with agentic systems
[21:36] – Miss this and lose your customer: The secret playbook for owning behavior data in the agentic era
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About the Guest
Keith Zubchevich is the CEO of Conviva, a pioneering leader in AI-powered experience measurement, serving global brands in digital video and beyond. With 30+ years in technology and a reputation for spotting industry shifts before they hit mainstream, he’s redefining how businesses use data, agents, and automation to drive next-level growth, personalization, and efficiency.
Important Links
- Feel Fully Alive: The 5 Dimensions of Vitality gives you the framework to thrive. Get your copy here.
- Stay Ahead in Business: Michael shares strategies to boost your financial decisions. Read his latest blog.
- Grow Your Wealth: Book a call with DBD Investment Bank
Going Beyond the Deal is an original podcast brought to you by J. Michael Fischer Jr. Production and editing by Podcast Your Brand.
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