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Finally, A Podcast That Tells The Truth

This Is For You If...
You're a finance leader tired of signing checks for software that doesn't deliver.
You're a C-suite executive fed up with operational chaos bleeding into quarterly reports.
You're an operations manager fighting fires daily with outdated systems and determination.
You're a maintenance professional in manufacturing, mining, utilities, oil & gas, hospitality, or aerospace where equipment failure means real consequences.
You're ready to stop accepting the status quo and start demanding better.

 

  • Real Stories No theoretical frameworks or academic exercises. Just real transformation stories from people who've been in the trenches and won.
  •  Practical Solutions Every episode delivers actionable insights you can implement immediately. We focus on what actually works when the pressure is on.
  • Anti-Vendor Honesty We call out the BS, challenge vendor hype, and prioritize people over flashy technology. Someone has to tell the truth.

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ABOUT THE PODCAST

STOP THE MADNESS Real Stories and Solutions for Asset-Intensive Operations

Stop The Madness is the antidote to vendor-driven chaos in asset-intensive industries. Hosted by Alex Bolan, this high-energy podcast cuts through the industry BS with real stories from real people who solve problems. If you're a finance leader, operations manager, or frontline worker in manufacturing, mining, or utilities who's tired of 2 AM emergency calls and empty vendor promises, this show is for you. Each episode delivers practical solutions that actually work, brutally honest takes on what it takes to win, and a people-first approach to operational excellence. It's time to stop accepting the madness and start demanding better. Join the revolution.

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Hosts

Alex

Alex Bolan

I'm Alex Bolan, President of DigitalThinker, and I believe the maintenance industry has lost its way, drowning in vendor hype and empty promises while the people doing the real work get left behind.
 
My mission? To challenge that broken system, listen to what your team actually needs, and provide solutions that make you the hero of your organization's reliability story.
 
 
 
 

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Ben Risko

I’m Ben Risko, Account Executive at DigitalThinker where we’re more than just an HxGN EAM reseller and implementation partner—we’re your trusted guide on the reliability journey. I believe that understanding your story is the first step to solving your challenges.

My mission? To listen, build relationships, and provide solutions that make you the hero of your organization’s success.

It’s not about selling software—it’s about placing people first and ensuring the technology fits their mission.

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