Between Fires and Futures: Real Conversations for Tech Leaders Navigating What’s Now—and What’s Next
Between Fires and Futures is the podcast for modern tech leaders caught in the constant tension of today and tomorrow.
It’s the space between daily firefights—cloud issues, AI hype, security breaches—and the visionary work of building scalable, resilient, future-ready organizations.
Each week, we talk with the strategists, technologists, and innovators doing the real work of leading change. These are unfiltered conversations that expose the tradeoffs, wins, and lessons no one puts in the case studies.
No spin. No fluff. Just pressure-tested leadership, real-world insight, and bold thinking.
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Between Fires and Futures: Real Conversations for Tech Leaders Navigating What’s Now—and What’s Next
Stop the Budget Bleed: How IT Leaders Can Unlock Hidden Dollars with Leslie Bonsett
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Is your IT budget quietly bleeding while you’re too busy putting out fires to notice?
In this episode, Tonya welcomes back Leslie Bonsett of Global Consulting Group for a deep dive into IT cost optimization. If you’ve ever said, “We don’t have the budget for that,” this conversation will open your eyes to how much hidden spend is draining your resources.
From runaway cloud costs to copper lines quietly ballooning into million-dollar invoices, Leslie reveals real-world examples of overspend that left companies stunned—and the simple steps that helped them reclaim millions.
Tune in to hear:
- Why 85% of organizations are overspending without realizing it
- How “death by a thousand cuts” quietly erodes IT budgets
- The hidden risks of outdated services, bloated contracts, and cloud sprawl
- Real stories of companies who reclaimed millions in overspend
- How to shift from firefighting to governance with visibility and data
- Practical first steps IT leaders can take this quarter to stop the budget bleed
Important Links:
IT Account Management - Technology Match
LinkedIn: Leslie Bonsett