Networked Podcast
🎙️ Real Talk to Inspire, Invest & Empower NCW
Welcome to Networked, a podcast by NCW Tech Alliance — hosted by David Mabee, our Marketing Director and your guide to the stories shaping North Central Washington.
In every episode, David sits down with local innovators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers to uncover the bold ideas being built in our region — and the people behind them.
Each season, we explore what it takes to launch businesses, lead creative ventures, and solve real challenges in tech, education, and community — all from a rural place with big potential. You’ll hear from visionaries who are investing in their communities, inspiring others through their journeys, and empowering the next wave of leaders.
Whether you're a builder, a dreamer, or just curious about what’s possible in NCW — this is the place where ideas take root, stories are shared, and connections are made.
Networked Podcast
Tending the Back 40: How Colleen Malmassari Helps Businesses Thrive Behind the Scenes | Networked Podcast Ep. 4
When you're running a business, the "front 40" — the visible side everyone sees — often gets all the attention. But what about the "back 40" — the admin, HR, and operations work that keeps everything running behind the scenes?
In this episode of Networked, host David Mabee sits down with Colleen Malmassari, founder of Back40 Advisors, to talk about why the less-visible parts of your organization deserve just as much care as the customer-facing ones. With deep roots in agriculture and over 20 years of HR leadership experience, Colleen shares how she helps businesses and nonprofits bring order, strategy, and heart to their people operations.
From the orchard rows of the Wenatchee Valley to the HR offices of Central Washington, Colleen's story is packed with practical advice for leaders who want to strengthen their foundations — and grow something lasting.
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