David Brobst on Why Family Drives His Work and the Power of Simple Celebrations

Raving Fans Start Within

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In this episode of Raving Fans Start Within, Velosio CEO Robbie Morrison sits down with consultant David Brobst to discuss his seven-year journey with the company and the unique culture that empowers employees to go above and beyond for their clients. Brobst shares insights into his personal passions—from Python coding and home automation to playing the drums—while using a Star Trek metaphor to explain how a dedicated, diverse "crew" is the true engine behind Velosio's success. Key Episode Takeaways: - The "Chief Engineer" Management Philosophy: Modern IT leadership is shifting toward a "servant-leadership" model, where managers act as chief engineers, like Star Trek’s Geordi La Forge, focusing on removing technical obstacles to empower their teams. - Industry Cross-Pollination: Consulting firms can accelerate talent integration by hiring specialists with deep vertical knowledge, and training them on technical systems, rather than relying solely on pure IT generalists. - Soft Skill Mastery: The ability for technical experts to master public speaking through "every introvert’s nightmare", is a vital competitive advantage. - Gamification and Flow: Maintaining a "flow state" in coding is a critical driver of developer satisfaction, representing a highly productive mental space that firms must protect from the constant pressure of deadlines and meetings. - Culture as the "Starship" Infrastructure: An organization’s success depends on viewing the company as a "vessel" (like the Enterprise) that is only effective when a diverse crew is empowered to contribute their unique skills toward a shared mission. 01:58 Personal Interests and Hobbies 03:52 Career Journey to Velosio 07:06 Technical Interests and Home Automation 09:18 Dream Job Swap and Development Interests 10:52 Most Velosio Experience - Going Above and Beyond 14:39 Velosio as Star Trek Enterprise 17:19 Unexpected Skill Development - Public Speaking Connect with David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-brobst-b8b85a10b/ Connect with Robbie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbiemorrison/ Learn More About Velosio: https://velosio.com Work at Velosio: https://velosio.com/careers