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The Power of Change Podcast

“The Power of Change” is an AvidXchange podcast hosted by Michael Praeger, Co-Founder and CEO of AvidXchange. On this show, business leaders, partners, and customers discuss leadership topics, industry trends, and embracing change during good and bad times.

Latest Episode

In this episode, Michael Praeger, CEO of AvidXchange, is joined by Claudia Herrera, the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Donohoe Commercial Real Estate and Borger Residential, to discuss how she’s led their accounting and operations teams to become revenue-generating assets for the organization. She also shares how leveraging technology like AvidXchange has allowed her to make both macro and micro decisions to drive the business forward.

This Season on The Power of Change

Becoming the Purpose-Driven Leader Your Team Needs

In this episode of the Power of Change podcast, host Michael Praeger engages with Patrick Brensinger, a senior advisor at Trinity Growth Advisors, discussing the intersection of leadership, technology, and personal growth.

Advocating for Change and Approaching Tech with Curiosity

In this episode we’re chatting with Shawn Robinson, the Accounts Payable Manager at ASSA ABLOY in Monroe, North Carolina, who is boots on the ground, implementing AP automation with AvidXchange.

Leveraging Automation for the Digital Generation with Blake Sanford

In this episode, Michael Praeger sits down with Blake Sanford, VP of Association and Strategic Partners at Property Management, Inc. (PMI), to discuss how he’s led PMI’s franchise owners through technology advancements.

Innovating Trust and Fraud Prevention in Banking with Jill Castilla

In this episode, Michael Praeger is joined by Jill Castilla, CEO & President of Citizens Bank of Edmond, to discuss how her military background taught her how to lead a team—and later an entire bank—that kept these three words at the forefront.

Having the Right Team Behind You Can Change the Game

In this episode, Gabi Ruffels, Team AvidXchange’s sponsored professional golfer, shares her road to the LPGA Tour, the team that helps her grow on a daily basis, and the routines she maintains both at home and on the road.

Leveraging Data & Analytics to Make Better Leadership Decisions with Brian Tarble, VP of Product at AvidXchange

In this episode, Michael Praeger interviews Brian Tarble, Vice President of Product at AvidXchange, on product development, data and analytics, and leadership lessons learned from coaching youth sports.

Key Practices for High Growth Leadership with Patrick Thean, Co-Founder & CEO of Rhythm Systems

In this episode, Michael Praeger is joined by his longtime friend and mentor, Patrick Thean, the Co-Founder and CEO of Rhythm Systems, to discuss these and more.

Saving $300K With AP Automation with Sara Grafals of Speedway Motorsports

In this episode, Michael Praeger sits down with Sara Grafals, the Senior Vice President of Regional Finance for Speedway Motorsports, to discuss how AvidXchange’s automation tools have saved their team $300K and hundreds of hours of staff time.

Embracing Change in Tech, Including the AI Revolution with Howard Barash, CFO of Property Resources Corporation

Letting go of the status quo can be difficult, especially when it comes to technology. In this episode, Michael Praeger is joined by Howard Barash, Chief Financial Officer of Property Resources Corporation, to discuss how he has embraced change throughout his career, and his thoughts on the shift to AI-based tools.

Running Towards the Uncomfortable as a Leader with Ben Currin, CEO of Vantaca

Ben Currin joins Michael Praeger to discuss his biggest lessons learned in the Navy, how he applies them in his role at Vantaca, and how he supports his health at home to show up as the best version of himself at work.