Joey Goone Joey Goone is the President of Utopia Experience, a national event production company that transforms conferences, masterminds, and galas into meaningful, unforgettable experiences. His team manages everything from AV and video to event planning and show calling, ensuring each moment is intentional and impactful. Joey is also a board member of the Entrepreneurs Organization in St. Louis and a member of GoBundance, reflecting his dedication to community-building and events that inspire change. A second-generation entrepreneur, Joey successfully transformed his family’s legacy business into a thriving enterprise. Tia Katz Tia Katz is the Founder and CEO of HU-X, a leadership development firm that partners with Fortune 500 companies to cultivate cultures where employees can show up authentically. Her journey is remarkable: she failed every subject until seventh grade due to undiagnosed dyslexia, an experience that taught her to experiment boldly and learn quickly. These traits propelled her from being the only woman on Intel cleanroom crews to executive roles at IBM and Citi, and ultimately to founding her own company. Tia brings a unique perspective to leadership, offering powerful lessons on personal transformation and actionable strategies for creating authentic workplace cultures. Tim and Adam Burke Tim and Adam are a father-son duo and business and technology experts who run a 30-year-old managed IT services firm. They specialize in providing flexible IT solutions that address customer challenges and help businesses adapt and thrive in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. Their company, which began in a garage, has grown into a global business serving mid- to large-sized organizations for over 35 years. The duo is deeply committed to fostering a work environment that values client and employee satisfaction, company growth, and community engagement. Their story highlights both the legacy and the future of a family-run business, making them ideal candidates for a podcast discussion on entrepreneurship, long-term business growth, and navigating the ever-changing world of technology.

Office Hours with David Meltzer

David Meltzer

Joey Goone, Tia Katz, Tim and Adam Burke | Office Hours #818

DEC 4, 202543 MIN
Office Hours with David Meltzer

Joey Goone, Tia Katz, Tim and Adam Burke | Office Hours #818

DEC 4, 202543 MIN

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Joey Goone

Joey Goone is the President of Utopia Experience, a national event production company that transforms conferences, masterminds, and galas into meaningful, unforgettable experiences. His team manages everything from AV and video to event planning and show calling, ensuring each moment is intentional and impactful. Joey is also a board member of the Entrepreneurs Organization in St. Louis and a member of GoBundance, reflecting his dedication to community-building and events that inspire change. A second-generation entrepreneur, Joey successfully transformed his family’s legacy business into a thriving enterprise.

Tia Katz

Tia Katz is the Founder and CEO of HU-X, a leadership development firm that partners with Fortune 500 companies to cultivate cultures where employees can show up authentically. Her journey is remarkable: she failed every subject until seventh grade due to undiagnosed dyslexia, an experience that taught her to experiment boldly and learn quickly. These traits propelled her from being the only woman on Intel cleanroom crews to executive roles at IBM and Citi, and ultimately to founding her own company. Tia brings a unique perspective to leadership, offering powerful lessons on personal transformation and actionable strategies for creating authentic workplace cultures.

Tim and Adam Burke

Tim and Adam are a father-son duo and business and technology experts who run a 30-year-old managed IT services firm. They specialize in providing flexible IT solutions that address customer challenges and help businesses adapt and thrive in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. Their company, which began in a garage, has grown into a global business serving mid- to large-sized organizations for over 35 years. The duo is deeply committed to fostering a work environment that values client and employee satisfaction, company growth, and community engagement. Their story highlights both the legacy and the future of a family-run business, making them ideal candidates for a podcast discussion on entrepreneurship, long-term business growth, and navigating the ever-changing world of technology.