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Dr. Pete Wohl of The Spine and Health Centers of New Jersey proudly presents the LocalBizCast, a weekly podcast featuring conversations with prominent business owners, entrepreneurs and influencers throughout the area. Tune in every week for new insights, stories, and success strategies from local entrepreneurs making an impact in the community.

Keith Droz: Preserving Memories in the Digital Age with While U Were Out Productions

In this fascinating episode of LocalBizCast, Dr. Pete sits down with Keith Droz, founder of While U Were Out Productions, to talk about how a lifelong passion for technology, creativity, and nostalgia turned into a thriving local business.

Keith—musician, engineer, and entrepreneur—shares his journey from growing up in Rutherford, NJ to working as an IT engineer, always embracing his “computer geek” roots. But when he started digitizing his own family’s old photos, VHS tapes, and 8mm reels, he realized something powerful: these weren’t just videos—they were people’s memories, and they deserved to be preserved with care.

That spark led to While U Were Out Productions, a company that digitizes and restores legacy media—everything from damaged photos to Super 8 film—using Keith’s unique blend of technical skill and artistic precision. His wife encouraged him to take the leap into business, and today he’s helping families and businesses alike keep their stories alive.

In this episode:

• How Keith combined engineering expertise with creativity to launch his business

• The delicate art and science of restoring damaged photos and vintage film

• Why trust, transparency, and hand-delivery set his company apart

• The emotional side of preserving family history and why memories matter

• The importance of passion, patience, and purpose when turning a hobby into a business

Keith’s story is a reminder that innovation isn’t always about new tech—it’s about finding new ways to preserve what’s timeless. Whether you’re a fellow entrepreneur, a nostalgic storyteller, or someone sitting on a box of old tapes in the attic, this episode will inspire you to bring those memories back to life.