Lee Cage Jr.
Speaker | Author | Strategist | Soldier
Lee Cage Jr. is a Nashville-based technology strategist and Director of Technology & Transformation at BDO USA. A U.S. Army National Guard veteran, Cage draws on nearly 20 years of experience to help organizations modernize through data-driven strategies and innovative tech solutions. He co-founded Curated Automation, a veteran-owned consultancy recognized for its expertise in workflow automation, and was honored with a 2025 Bronze Stevie® Award for entrepreneurship. Cage is also an accomplished speaker and author, committed to advancing digital transformation across industries. He is currently pursuing his MBA at Emory University’s Goizueta Business School.
Feb. 23, 2026
Starting a Podcast While Working Full-Time
Starting a podcast while working full-time requires a different strategy than the usual “quit and go all in” advice. In this episode, Lee Cage Jr. shares how he built and monetized a podcast while working full-time as a Director at BDO, serving in the National Guard, and speaking at conferences. Together, Rhona and Lee break down what it actually takes to start a podcast while employed — from choosing a short-form format to attracting sponsors without obsessing over download numbers. This conver...
Guest: Lee Cage Jr.