Podcasts about practical ai

On this Special Edition podcast, we share a panel from DataTribe's Cyber Innovation Day 2025, "Cyber: The Wake of Tech Innovation." The podcast tech host panel included Dave Bittner, host of  CyberWire Daily podcast, Maria Varmazis, host of T-Minus Space Daily podcast, and Daniel Whitenack, co-host of Practical AI podcast, sharing a wide-ranging discussion. Together, Dave, Maria and Dan examine the intersection of frontier innovation and cyber innovation through the lens of cyber, space, and AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn more about Advance Course (Master the Art of End-to-End AI Automation): https://multiplai.ai/advance-course/Learn more about AI Business Transformation Course: https://multiplai.ai/ai-course/Are you prepared for the moment when your AI tools fail—and take 20% of the internet with them?This week was one of the most explosive in recent AI history. From Google's jaw-dropping Gemini 3 release to a stealth drop of Grok 4.1, plus the Cloudflare crash that wiped out access to ChatGPT for hours — the implications for business leaders are massive.In this episode of the Leveraging AI Podcast, Isar Matis unpacks the seismic shifts that happened across the AI landscape this week—and what they mean for your business. If you're leading a team, scaling a company, or just trying to stay ahead of disruption, this is your AI cheat sheet.Bottom line: Ignore this week's AI developments, and you risk falling behind. Fast.

To gain the AI Prompts we use, please complete this form: https://bit.ly/4oCvgEqIn this episode, Dave and Nathan pull back the curtain on AI for note investors and seller finance creators. Fresh off the IMN Mortgage AI conference, Nathan shares how big mortgage companies are already using AI for underwriting, intake, call centers, and document review, while Dave walks through real, everyday ways he uses tools like ChatGPT in his own note business. From building amortization schedules and pricing notes at different yields, to summarizing 150-page collateral files, drafting social posts, and even brainstorming legal strategies for repeat squatters in Chicago, you'll see exactly how AI can become your on-call analyst, copywriter, and research assistant.

Is AI supposed to make things easier… so why does it feel like chaos?You're not alone. In this special episode of Leveraging AI, we invite you into the room where the real conversations happen — our live, unfiltered Friday AI Hangouts.Hear real business people share what's working, what's breaking, and what's making them want to throw their laptops across the room.

Listen to Sean Gilmour, Principal Product Manager Lead for Advance Calling - Microsoft Teams, and Pratichi Dash, Product Manager - Dynamics 365 Contact Center Voice and Conversational AI , explain Teams Phone Extensibility (TPE), Unify and how they enable a single, unified phone system across UCaaS and CCaaS.• What TPE is, how it works with Azure Communication Services, and why the Unify certification matters for a level playing field• How Dynamics 365 Contact Center uses TPE to reuse existing Teams Phone architecture and Operator Connect carriers• Coexistence with Azure PSTN/Direct Routing today, with Microsoft recommending TPE going forward• Practical AI today: agent-assist with summaries, translation and guidance, plus the roadmap towards intelligent IVR and smarter routing• Seamless call movement between Dynamics agents and Teams SMEs for faster resolutions across the organisationThanks to Numonix, this episode's sponsor, for their continued support of Empowering.Cloud

Welcome to The Capital Raiser Show — the podcast where elite founders, operators, and investors reveal the exact strategies they used to raise millions (and sometimes hundreds of millions) in private capital. In this episode, Richard C. Wilson sits down with Michael, a serial entrepreneur who scaled three different companies to seven-, eight-, and nine-figure exits — including a $104M exit in just 3.5 years. Michael breaks down: How he spotted a regulatory gap and executed faster than anyone else Why emotional intelligence, not pedigree, determines entrepreneurial success What he calls the PHD advantage: Poor, Hungry, Driven The hidden downside of fast wealth creation (and how he overcame it) How he raised millions after burning through his own first $500K The moment Family Office Club training flipped the trajectory of his capital raising Why AI will create the largest wealth transfer in human history How to spot operators who will generate repeat wins — not one-time luck The rise of the "silver tsunami" and the trillion-dollar baby-boomer business sell-off Practical AI applications he's using today across sales, operations, and revenue recovery Why he believes the next decade will split society into two wealth classes Richard and Michael also explore how speed, courage, and strategic relationships create asymmetric outcomes — and why entrepreneurs who embrace AI now will dominate their industries. This is one of the most actionable conversations ever recorded on the show for capital raisers, operators, and investors hungry to scale faster. ABOUT THIS SHOW The Capital Raiser Show uncovers real frameworks, deal structures, and investor psychology used by top-performing entrepreneurs, family offices, and private investors. No theory. Only what works in the real world. POWERED BY FAMILY OFFICE CLUB This episode is brought to you by The Family Office Club, the world's largest community of private investors. Our investor club offers: • 30 nationwide events per year • 10,000 registered investors • 40 proprietary AI tools for capital raising & investor intelligence Learn more or apply to join at: https://FamilyOffices.com

Are current AI models smart enough to rule the world — or just house cats with fancy vocabulary?This week, a tectonic shift is happening in AI: Meta's chief scientist Jan LeCun quits to chase world models, Fei-Fei Li launches Marble, a spatial intelligence engine, and DeepMind drops CMA-2, a self-taught gamer bot that might be the blueprint for AGI.Meanwhile, OpenAI releases GPT-5.1 — and China's Kimi K2 and Ernie 5.0 roll out shockingly powerful, ultra-low-cost models. The AI race isn't just about intelligence anymore — it's about who can afford to scale.If you lead a business, this episode explains why spatial intelligence, not language, may soon be your competitive edge. The next wave of AI isn't just about better answers, it's about deeper understanding, real-world interaction, and models that scale affordably. If you're not watching spatial intelligence, you're already behind.About Leveraging AI The Ultimate AI Course for Business People: https://multiplai.ai/ai-course/ YouTube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@Multiplai_AI/ Connect with Isar Meitis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isarmeitis/ Join our Live Sessions, AI Hangouts and newsletter: https://services.multiplai.ai/events If you've enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, leave us a five-star review on your favorite podcast platform, and let us know what you learned, found helpful, or liked most about this show!

Gaurav Bhasin is the founder and managing director of Allied Advisers, an M&A advisory firm whose principals have completed over 100 sell-side transactions for software and tech founders. After two decades in investment banking and tech M&A, Gaurav is a sell-side advisor to B2B software founders who have built successful businesses and want to explore selling their companies. Allied Advisers typically works with founders selling their businesses for $20M–$200M, helping them prepare materials, run a competitive process, and negotiate terms. We discuss how today's M&A market looks very different from the 2021 bubble. Valuations have normalized, deal timelines have increased, and buyers are more disciplined. But the demand for profitable, steadily growing SaaS companies is stronger than ever. Gaurav breaks down strategic and private equity buyers, what metrics matter most, how AI influences valuations, and why most founders underestimate the emotional and operational effort required to sell. For practical founders thinking about an exit in the next few years, this episode provides clear expectations and tactical guidance. Key Takeaways Profitable Growth Wins — Buyers prefer SaaS companies growing 20–50% with real profits over faster revenue growth fueled by burn. Metrics Drive Valuation — Net retention above 110%, gross retention above 90%, and >75% gross margins increase valuation and buyer interest. Run a Real Process — A single buyer gives you no leverage. Multiple qualified buyers improve pricing, terms, and closing certainty. AI Is Lipstick — But Real — You don't need to be AI-native. Practical AI that improves product, margin, or GTM still increases buyer interest.   Quote from Gaurav Bhasin, founder and managing director of Allied Advisers "The good news for SaaS founders is that the private equity community has raised about $1.5 trillion of capital, and more is being raised. And they also have access to debt. So there's $7 trillion of dry powder to do deals. Private equity is not paid to sit on the cash. And they love recurring revenue software.  "Private equity investors will typically move much faster than strategic buyers. Strategics will take a while. You need a business unit sponsor to buy into the vision, and then they will push the corporate to do the deal. But with the private equity, they will look at your financial metrics and if you fit in, they can move pretty fast.  "The one caveat with private equity compared to strategic is they generally pay a little bit less than the strategics because strategics have established distribution and GTM for higher growth, so private equity will index more on the financials." Links Gaurav Bhasin on LinkedIn Allied Advisers on LinkedIn Allied Advisers website 2025 Vertical SaaS Report - Allied Advisers Podcast Sponsor – Fraction This podcast is sponsored by Fraction. Fraction gives you access to senior US-based engineers and CTOs — without full-time costs or hiring risks. Get 10 to 30 hours per week from vetted and experienced US-based talent. Find your next fractional senior engineer or CTO at fraction.work. You can start with a one-week, risk-free trial to test it out. The Practical Founders Podcast Tune into the Practical Founders Podcast for weekly in-depth interviews with founders who have built valuable software companies without big funding. Subscribe to the Practical Founders Podcast using your favorite podcast app or view on our YouTube channel. Get the weekly Practical Founders newsletter and podcast updates at practicalfounders.com. Practical Founders CEO Peer Groups Be part of a committed and confidential group of practical founders creating valuable software companies without big VC funding.  A Practical Founders Peer Group is a committed and confidential group of founders/CEOs who want to help you succeed on your terms. Each Practical Founders Peer Group is personally curated and moderated by Greg Head.

Waymo's VP of Research, Drago Anguelov, joins Practical AI to explore how advances in autonomy, vision models, and large-scale testing are shaping the future of driverless technology. The conversation dives into the dual challenges of building an onboard driver and testing that driver (via large scale simulation). Drago also gives us an update on what Waymo is doing to achieve intelligent, real-time performance while ensuring proven safety and reliability.Featuring:Drago Anguelov – LinkedInChris Benson – Website, LinkedIn, Bluesky, GitHub, XDaniel Whitenack – Website, GitHub, XLinks:Waymo ResearchNew Insights for Scaling Laws in Autonomous DrivingAI in MotionSponsors: Outshift by Cisco - The open source collective building the Internet of Agents. Backed by Outshift by Cisco, AGNTCY gives developers the tools to build and deploy multi-agent software at scale. Identity, communication protocols, and modular workflows—all in one global collaboration layer. Start building at AGNTCY.org.Shopify – The commerce platform trusted by millions. From idea to checkout, Shopify gives you everything you need to launch and scale your business—no matter your level of experience. Build beautiful storefronts, market with built-in AI tools, and tap into the platform powering 10% of all U.S. eCommerce. Start your one-dollar trial at shopify.com/practicalaiFabi.ai - The all-in-one data analysis platform for modern teams. From ad hoc queries to advanced analytics, Fabi lets you explore data wherever it lives—spreadsheets, Postgres, Snowflake, Airtable and more. Built-in Python and AI assistance help you move fast, then publish interactive dashboards or automate insights delivered straight to Slack, email, spreadsheets or wherever you need to share it. Learn more and get started for free at fabi.aiUpcoming Events: Register for upcoming webinars here!

What if stepping into your full power could actually be joyful? What if career transformation didn't have to be overwhelming? And what if your authentic voice could create ripple effects of impact far beyond what you imagined?In this episode, I sit down with Molly Mahoney, Founder of The Prepared Performer and a leading female voice in artificial intelligence who embodies all four of our core values: joy, ease, impact, and self-trust. She is a performer-turned-entrepreneur who helps coaches and agency owners create content that converts, powered by authentically driven AI and automation. She's an author and a podcaster who brings humor and heart to social media and firmly believes… the more fun you have, the more money you'll make.We dive deep into: ✨ Ease — Using practical frameworks to simplify complex decisions (like career transition) ✨ Joy — Finding fun in the journey ✨ Impact — Changing systems and amplifying women's voices ✨ Self-trust — Listening to our internal knowing over external validationKey Takeaways: How women's voices shape the future of AIWhat's it like being the only woman in male-dominated AI spaces (and why Molly keeps showing up!)Practical AI tools that amplify (not replace) your authentic voice + tips if you don't want it to read your emails! How to pivot your career using what you already have (using Molly's 3-step process)Validating your offer before investing time and resources (The "Sell It First" Strategy)Why "the more fun I have, the more money I make" isn't just a catchy phrase—it's a business strategyThe FFTT method for navigating life's challenges (Face it, Feel it, Twist it, Thank it)Why your "too much" energy is your superpowerIf you're in transition, building something new, or claiming your space in male-dominated industries, this episode is your permission slip to do it your way. ✨ Get Molly's Ideal Client Generator Tool —a custom AI resource that helps you get crystal clear on who you're here to serve: https://aiify.me/ideal-client-avatar?el=icagpt-well-woman✨ Watch out for the Well Woman Reset Kit

Great ideas are cheap. Great execution? That's where the magic is.In this *step-by-step session for business leaders, AI creator and strategist **Pietro Montaldo* will show you exactly how he goes from *a raw idea* to *a working AI prototype*—in just hours, not weeks. No code required. No technical background needed. Just the right tools, a smart process, and a little experimentation.You'll walk away with Pietro's full framework:✅ How to choose ideas that are worth building✅ How to match the right tools to the right use case✅ The exact steps he uses to create micro-apps that actually work✅ And how he turns them into high-performing content that attracts serious business opportunitiesPietro Montaldo is the founder of *N-Force, an AI automation and content strategy powerhouse. In just 90 days, he went from a few hundred to **10,000+ highly engaged followers on LinkedIn* by sharing the exact AI tools and workflows he builds himself. His hands-on approach helps companies and creators stop theorizing and start shipping. Expect clarity, wit, and a flood of practical insights. Follow Pietro on:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pietromontaldo/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PietroMontaldoAbout Leveraging AI The Ultimate AI Course for Business People: https://multiplai.ai/ai-course/ YouTube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@Multiplai_AI/ Connect with Isar Meitis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isarmeitis/ Join our Live Sessions, AI Hangouts and newsletter: https://services.multiplai.ai/events If you've enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, leave us a five-star review on your favorite podcast platform, and let us know what you learned, found helpful, or liked most about this show!

Text us your thoughts on the episode or the show!In this episode of OpsCast, hosted by Michael Hartmann and powered by MarketingOps.com, we are joined by Tracey Fudge, AI Operations Architect and Agentic Workflow Designer at AI By Thrive. Tracey has spent the past several years working hands-on with language models, automation systems, and what she calls agentic workflows. She helps marketing and operations teams move past AI buzzwords and turn technology into practical tools that drive better results.The discussion focuses on how to build real, usable AI systems that enhance creativity, improve efficiency, and deliver measurable business outcomes. Tracey explains what agentic workflows are, how they differ from traditional automation, and how teams can start integrating AI into everyday work in a thoughtful, scalable way.In this episode, you will learn:How to apply AI and automation in practical marketing and operations use casesWhat agentic workflows are and how they create intelligent systemsTechniques for prompting and choosing the right AI tools for each taskWays to balance human creativity with AI assistance for better outcomesThis episode is ideal for marketing and operations professionals who want to make AI an integrated part of their workflow without losing the human touch.Episode Brought to You By MO Pros The #1 Community for Marketing Operations Professionals Join us at MOps-Apalooza: https://mopsapalooza.com/Save 10% with code opscast10Support the show

Learn more about Advance Course (Master the Art of End-to-End AI Automation): https://multiplai.ai/advance-course/ Learn more about AI Business Transformation Course: https://multiplai.ai/ai-course/ Is your company's next hire… an AI agent?This week, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell quietly sounded the alarm: job creation is stalling—and AI is likely behind it. Meanwhile, OpenAI is writing trillion-dollar checks its revenue can't yet cash, and Apple's Siri might finally be getting a real brain… courtesy of Google.If you're a business leader navigating 2026 and beyond, this is the episode you can't afford to miss.From massive layoffs masked as "rebalancing" to the quiet data wars fueling generative models, this episode maps the uncomfortable truths—and powerful opportunities—every executive should be tracking.

How do you market your book if you don't like social media or public speaking? What makes a nonfiction book stand out when there are already thousands on the same topic?How do you get real, unbiased book reviews? I invited Sarah Bean, an experienced book marketing specialist from the US, to have a chat about tips and strategies to market a nonfiction book. Enjoy the conversation!Links, books, and stuff we mentioned:Book Launchers: https://booklaunchers.com/Author Launch Kit software: https://authorlaunchkit.com/"Your Music and People" by Derek Sivers"On Writing" by Stephen King"Self-Publish & Succeed" by Julie BroadBook review services Sarah recommended: Get Books Reviewed: www.booklaunchers.com/gbrGet Authentic Book Reviews: https://getauthenticbookreviews.com/Gemsy: https://gemsy.io/Join Better Writers: https://fabiocerpelloni.com/privateTime stamps00:26 - Intro & guest: Sarah Bean (Book Launchers)03:25 - What a book marketing specialist does04:30 - Success vs failure: prep wins (+ Amani Roberts case)06:49 - Prep essentials: UVP, target reader, positioning08:02 - Foundations: website + ongoing content08:50 - If you're shy/off social11:29 - Unconventional tactics tied to passions14:12 - Start with goals18:22 - “I'm a writer, not a marketer”: audit your assets & network (Ellen story)22:53 - Tool: Author Launch Kit (AI plan, assets, media list)24:24 - Differentiate beyond personal story28:42 - “Outcome of the outcome”32:19 - Reviews = lifeblood; Amazon dynamics37:24 - Getting reviews41:27 - Self-Publish & Succeed43:52 - Practical AI uses46:35 - Audiobooks48:42 - Format strategy: offer print + ebook + audio50:28 - Why a unified team beats piecemeal freelancers51:49 - Book recommendations

How can AI actually increase donor trust rather than erode it? In this conversation, Bennett Weiner (President & CEO, BBB Wise Giving Alliance) speaks with Jeremy Kirshbaum (Founder, Handshake) and Ezra Vázquez-D'Amico (Director of Digital Partnerships & Strategy, BBB Wise Giving Alliance) about AskGive—Give.org's AI Powered Donor Advisor that helps people make wise, trust-centered giving decisions using Give.org's vetted resources.  To draw out broader lessons on AI for the charitable sector, we cover why AskGive was built, how brand-safe AI is different from a generic chatbot, and what's next (structured charity data for cause-based discovery) while keeping donors—not algorithms in the decision seat. Key takeaways - Trust by design: AskGive only draws from Give.org's vetted content (charity reports, standards, advice), aligning AI answers with BBB Charity Standards and avoiding unverified sources. - Brand-safe AI is not the same as a generic chatbot: Tone, accuracy, and “no ranking charities” guardrails were co-designed with staff (from subject experts to frontline donor support) to reflect Give.org's culture. - Help donors act, don't decide for them: The tool surfaces facts, standards results, and advice—then puts the final choice back in the donor's hands. - Cause-based discovery for new donors: Younger/values-driven givers can start with “I want to support animal welfare” and move into credible options without already knowing a charity's name. - The Path From 70% to 100%: Spinning up a chatbot is easy; getting to on-brand, brand-safe, reliable, repeatable guidance takes custom work, evaluation checklists, and ongoing monitoring. - What's next for AskGive: Structured data queries (e.g., “Show me five BBB Accredited environmental charities in my state”) to give donors more relevant, self-directed ways to explore. Why this matters for nonprofit professionals and people who care about social good  - Practical AI path: Start small with mission-critical content, define tone/guardrails, and set evaluation criteria early. - Trust signals win: Transparent sourcing and standards-aligned answers reduce friction for donors and strengthen credibility. - Human-centered by default: Keep people in the loop—let AI inform, not decide. Try AskGive: https://give.org/askgive

How do we move AI from hype to helpful in civil and site design? Live from AU 2025, ISG's Jason Douglas shares how connected workflows across Forma, Revit, Civil 3D, and ACC are becoming real; why fast, responsive partners matter; and how Dynamo scripts eliminated version ping-pong to save time in production. We dig into training at scale, automation wins, and what it takes to keep multidisciplinary teams in sync. You'll learn: How connected workflows across Forma, Revit, Civil 3D, and ACC are breaking down data silos in AEC Why practical automation—like Dynamo scripting—creates real productivity gains for design teams What strong partnerships and responsive support mean for successful tech adoption How AI is shifting from hype to helpful through applied machine learning and predictive tools Ways to keep multidisciplinary teams aligned and trained as technology evolves Why communication and collaboration matter more than ever in achieving digital transformation   MEET OUR GUEST Jason Douglas is a CAD Manager at ISG, with roots in civil design and a passion for practical tech. After starting in architectural drafting, he shifted to civil, became a go-to champion for software adoption, and now leads standards, support, and training across platforms like Civil 3D and ACC—lately extending automation with Dynamo to boost team efficiency. TODD TAKES Connected Workflows Are Becoming Real For years we've talked about connected construction as a vision. Now, with tools like Forma and Revit integrating more tightly with Civil 3D and ACC, we're seeing the walls between disciplines start to come down. This isn't theory anymore—it's the beginning of a truly unified way to design, build, and manage projects. Partnerships Drive Practical Innovation Innovation isn't just about software features; it's about the relationships and support that make technology adoption possible. The right partner listens, responds quickly, and helps translate tools into outcomes. That kind of support accelerates adoption and creates measurable productivity gains across teams. AI and Automation Need to Deliver Value AI has dominated headlines, but the real impact comes when it moves from hype to reality. Practical applications—whether through automation in ACC, Dynamo scripts in Civil 3D, or predictive insights—are what will change daily workflows. The key is building trust in the technology so it's seen as a time-saver, not a risk.   More Resources  Thanks for listening! Please be sure to leave a rating and/or review and follow up our social accounts. Bridging the Gap Website Bridging the Gap LinkedIn Bridging the Gap Instagram Bridging the Gap YouTube Todd's LinkedIn   Thank you to our sponsors! Graitec North America Graitec North America LinkedIn Autodesk's Website   Other Relevant Links: Jason's LinkedIn ISG Website

Is your marketing ladder missing the first rung? Jason Rhoads (Rhoads Creative) joins Anya to break down why builders should fix websites and assets before throwing money at ads, and how AI search (AIO) is changing everything from discovery to conversion.We cover:-The Digital Marketing Ladder: the 8 steps -UX that sells: lead-gen flows, visual content, virtual tours, data-tagged assets-AIO to SEO? Preparing your site to “talk to bots” and win AI answers-Content that feeds LLMs without becoming AI slop (voice, structure, schema)-Analytics that prove ROI: CRM tie-ins, attribution, appointments → sales-Paid search today (rising CPCs) and what's next for social/TikTok search-Practical AI workflows: brand-tuned GPTs, faster content ops, better insightsIf you're a homebuilder or marketer wondering where to put budget in 2026, this episode gives you a ladder to climb: one smart rung at a time.Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:05 Jason's path & why builders need better data 03:00 The Digital Marketing Ladder 06:10 Websites & assets: the #1 ROI lever 09:10 AI search and “bot-to-bot” readiness 12:20 From SEO to AIO: content that ranks in AI 20:05 Validating the AI recommendation: trust pages that matter 24:00 Visuals that feed AI (not just look pretty) 26:00 Measuring ROI with CRM + attribution 28:30 AI tools/workflows Jason recommends 31:00 What's next: TikTok search & beyond 33:00 One thing overwhelmed teams should do now 34:30 Where to find Jason

On this episode of #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy, Jim Joyce and I had the pleasure of chatting with the globally minded and endlessly curious Alette Ramos Hunt, PhD, Global Director, Digital Innovation & AI for Drug Discovery at Novartis. From being a third culture kid (Danish dad, Filipino mom, born in Japan, raised in Hong Kong) to becoming one of the sharpest voices connecting biotech, digital health, and AI, Alette brings perspective that's as international as it is insightful. We explored her fascinating path from studying proteins in Glasgow to driving AI innovation in pharma, and how she's bridging the gap between molecules, humans, and machines. She reminded us that practical AI and game-changing AI both have a place - one makes us efficient, the other makes us dream bigger. It's an episode filled with humility, humor, and yes.. human intelligence - proving that even in a world of algorithms, empathy still leads the way. Fun mentions as always: Chandana Fitzgerald Jeff Weness Milind Kamkolkar [00:00-02:00] Bloopers, sunshine, and background banter. [00:03-05:00] Alette's third-culture upbringing — Japan, Hong Kong, Denmark. [00:05-07:00] Boarding school, biochemistry, and falling in love with proteins. [00:10-12:00] From academia to Pfizer — bringing science to life. [00:13-15:00] Leap to HealthXL — discovering digital health beyond the lab. [00:18-21:00] Entering Novartis — pre-ChatGPT AI strategy and innovation cycles. [00:22-25:00] Practical AI vs. game-changing AI — redefining productivity. [00:24-28:00] AI and drug discovery — startups, partnerships, and collaboration. [00:29-34:00] Lessons on open-minded leadership and partnering with purpose. [00:36-39:00] Jim's classic closing story and Alette's advice: Value your strengths, cherish your partners.

Thanks for listening, and please follow us on Insta @NHPTalent and www.youtube.com/thePOZcastFor all episodes, please check out www.thePOZcast.com  Chapters / TimestampsJoey Lee — Panda Restaurant Group00:40 – Joey Lee joins: falling into TA & purpose of helping people02:36 – Scale at Panda: ~3,000 store openings; ~100 corporate roles03:20 – Org design: corporate TA vs. field recruiters03:55 – Budget realities & operator-funded recruiting04:25 – Boots-on-the-ground sourcing: competitors, BOGO cards, observing service04:56 – Hiring recruiters: “Tell me your story” & entrepreneurial mindset05:45 – From transactional to transformational recruiters (driver's seat)06:40 – Culture & authenticity: show up as your true self07:20 – Purpose-driven, people-first candidate experience (white-glove basics)08:35 – Tech & AI: transactional roles will be automated; elevate or be replaced09:41 – Digital recruiter clones? Promise and fears10:15 – Hot Takes: Open-to-Work ✅ | Sourcing vs. Closing (closing) | Referrals ~60% | Hot dog = sandwich | Favorite Panda orderRachel Allen — 7-Eleven12:06 – Rachel Allen returns: AI hype, compliance “gray zone,” and lessons learned13:25 – Don't start with an “AI strategy”; start with a business problem14:40 – Store hiring: 95% automated; leaders own outcomes; AI as enabler15:40 – Keep the interview human; automate scheduling & access16:30 – 24/7 candidates: assistants engage at 3am (Paradox “Rita”)17:30 – Workforce planning: total work vs. workforce; assistants as a channel18:40 – Data signals: speed, quality of submissions, retention, QoH19:41 – Internal mobility: removed manager-permission barrier to apply20:44 – Turnover trending down amid broader initiatives21:20 – Hot Takes: Always-be-closing from first touch; favorite interview Q: “Greatest misconception about you?”22:29 – Being human as the differentiator; team shoutouts & North Star24:22 – Where to find Rachel / 7-Eleven CareersBrandon Davis — Champions Group (Skilled Trades)24:40 – What Champions Group does; 2,500 employees, 19 brands25:30 – TA structure: divisions; early-career training programs (300 hires)26:10 – Sourcing where trades talent actually is: schools, military, word-of-mouth27:40 – Tech adoption: reduce fear by showing efficiency gains28:15 – Practical AI for recruiters: notes, summaries, reverse-engineering avatars29:10 – Brandon's path into TA (ops → marketing → HR → TA leader)30:32 – From “more candidates” to “better candidates” in two years31:15 – Quality of submission > quality of hire (and where TA ownership ends)32:57 – What makes a great recruiter: personality, storytelling, fast hook34:35 – What keeps him up at night: channel ROI & data-driven decisions35:19 – Hot Takes: Open-to-Work ✅ | Closing > Sourcing | Least-favorite Q: “What motivates you?” | Hot dog = sandwich | Where to find BrandonGreg Russell — CoverGenius36:20 – Greg Russell joins: coaching recruiters, storytelling & mindset37:41 – Burnout & rejection: give feedback at scale; never ghost after contact39:45 – ATS automation basics: close the loop, even with templates41:20 – Offer feedback with boundaries; avoid the endless loop42:28 – “Signal”: richer debriefs, calibration, transcripts > vague notes44:20 – Tech stack: ATS with built-in note-taker (transcripts/video in profile)45:40 – Debriefs aren't a democracy: hiring manager owns the decision47:11 – The AI bloom: noisy market now, consolidation later — lean in49:00 – What Greg hires for: storytelling + growth mindset + tech curiosity51:20 – Pay transparency song-and-dance & expectation management52:10 – Best career advice: treat people like adults; trust cultures win53:29 – Outro & where to find Greg

We explore how an AI-first approach transforms a legacy driving school's marketing, operations, and hiring while keeping focus on real-world outcomes. The big shift: recruiting becomes the growth engine, and local presence beats AI search for demand.• AI scheduling reduces travel time and increases daily lessons• Local marketing at scale through AI-powered research and print assets• Measuring lift via brand queries, CTR, utilization, and 10th-grade share• Nine test markets to validate and replicate winning tactics• Recruiting treated as marketing, led by clear personas• Retired educators deliver better training and higher lesson counts• Partnerships with online course leaders instead of head-to-head SEO• Focus on physical-service moat and first-principles metrics• Practical AI use: small daily wins over big-bang changesGuest Contact Information: Website: coastlineacademy.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/renaud-delaquisMore from EWR and Matthew:Leave us a review wherever you listen: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon PodcastFree SEO Consultation: www.ewrdigital.com/discovery-callWith over 5 million downloads, The Best SEO Podcast has been the go-to show for digital marketers, business owners, and entrepreneurs wanting real-world strategies to grow online. Now, host Matthew Bertram — creator of LLM Visibility™ and the LLM Visibility Stack™, and Lead Strategist at EWR Digital — takes the conversation beyond traditional SEO into the AI era of discoverability. Each week, Matthew dives into the tactics, frameworks, and insights that matter most in a world where search engines, large language models, and answer engines are reshaping how people find, trust, and choose businesses. From SEO and AI-driven marketing to executive-level growth strategy, you'll hear expert interviews, deep-dive discussions, and actionable strategies to help you stay ahead of the curve. Find more episodes here: youtube.com/@BestSEOPodcastbestseopodcast.combestseopodcast.buzzsprout.comFollow us on:Facebook: @bestseopodcastInstagram: @thebestseopodcastTiktok: @bestseopodcastLinkedIn: @bestseopodcastConnect With Matthew Bertram: Website: www.matthewbertram.comInstagram: @matt_bertram_liveLinkedIn: @mattbertramlivePowered by: ewrdigital.comSupport the show

Is the AI boom about to reshape the global power structure — and your business model with it?OpenAI just made its long-anticipated leap into the for-profit world — triggering billion-dollar investments, a trillion-dollar valuation trajectory, and a redefined power dynamic with Microsoft. But that's just one headline in a week filled with seismic shifts in the AI ecosystem.From Anthropic rolling out memory (finally) to Claude, to Canva dropping a free Adobe killer, to ChatGPT hitting 1M weekly suicide-related chats — this episode is a full-throttle ride through the wild frontier of AI, business, and ethics.Whether you're leading a team, shaping policy, or trying to future-proof your strategy — this is the episode you can't afford to skip.In this session, you'll discover: - Why OpenAI's restructure gives the nonprofit surprising control — and what that signals for governance - The trillion-dollar IPO roadmap (yes, trillion) and why SoftBank just doubled down - Microsoft's 27% stake in OpenAI and what it reveals about their AI dominance strategy - OpenAI's urgent call to the White House: “Electricity is the new oil” - How Claude is challenging ChatGPT with memory, portability, and frictionless context - Canva vs Adobe: Why a free Affinity suite might shake up the design software world - Music industry disruptions: OpenAI enters the AI-music ring with Suno in its sights - The billion-dollar legaltech boom and what it means for professional services - Crypto-trading AIs: Which models are winning with real money — and which are tanking - Why Google's new AI Earth tools could save lives (or at least predict cholera outbreaks) - What the rise of agentic browsers and multi-model orchestration means for your stack About Leveraging AI The Ultimate AI Course for Business People: https://multiplai.ai/ai-course/ YouTube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@Multiplai_AI/ Connect with Isar Meitis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isarmeitis/ Join our Live Sessions, AI Hangouts and newsletter: https://services.multiplai.ai/events If you've enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, leave us a five-star review on your favorite podcast platform, and let us know what you learned, found helpful, or liked most about this show!

Most optometry practices think AI is complicated, expensive, or years away from being practical. This episode proves otherwise. In this first-ever live build on the Power Hour, host Eugene Shatsman and AI consultant Abhi Bhattacharya (Amazon Alexa, Athenahealth, VSP Vision) create a working AI voice agent — from scratch — that calls and confirms patient appointments in real time. No long timelines. No big budgets. Just practical tools you can actually use. If you've ever wondered "Where would I even start with AI?" — this episode is your starting point.

Many leaders are trapped between chasing ambitious, ill-defined AI projects and the paralysis of not knowing where to start. Dr. Randall Olson argues that the real opportunity isn't in moonshots, but in the "trillions of dollars of business value" available right now. As co-founder of Wyrd Studios, he bridges the gap between data science, AI engineering, and executive strategy to deliver a practical framework for execution. In this episode, Randy and Hugo lay out how to find and solve what might be considered "boring but valuable" problems, like an EdTech company automating 20% of its support tickets with a simple retrieval bot instead of a complex AI tutor. They discuss how to move incrementally along the "agentic spectrum" and why treating AI evaluation with the same rigor as software engineering is non-negotiable for building a disciplined, high-impact AI strategy. They talk through: How a non-technical leader can prototype a complex insurance claim classifier using just photos and a ChatGPT subscription. The agentic spectrum: Why you should start by automating meeting summaries before attempting to build fully autonomous agents. The practical first step for any executive: Building a personal knowledge base with meeting transcripts and strategy docs to get tailored AI advice. Why treating AI evaluation with the same rigor as unit testing is essential for shipping reliable products. The organizational shift required to unlock long-term AI gains, even if it means a short-term productivity dip. LINKS Randy on LinkedIn (https://www.zenml.io/llmops-database) Wyrd Studios (https://thewyrdstudios.com/) Stop Building AI Agents (https://www.decodingai.com/p/stop-building-ai-agents) Upcoming Events on Luma (https://lu.ma/calendar/cal-8ImWFDQ3IEIxNWk) Watch the podcast video on YouTube (https://youtu.be/-YQjKH3wRvc)

This episode features Steven Martin, Chief Technology Officer at TRIMEDX, who shares how health systems can move beyond AI hype to achieve measurable results in medical device management. He discusses the importance of quick ROI, strong governance, and responsible innovation to optimize operations, reduce risk, and align technology with each organization's unique care philosophy.This episode is sponsored by TRIMEDX.

Join us as we welcome back Steve Greenfield (Automotive Ventures) for a sharp analysis of the shifting auto market. In this episode, Steve provides a crucial outlook for Q4 2025 and 2026, explaining why the EV softening and affordability pressures are defining the landscape, while the prime consumer remains resilient. He emphasizes that the future of mobility requires preparing for these market forces and tariffs. This video is essential for leaders focused on long-term strategy, navigating rising subprime default rates, and future-proofing operations.

Can one image really power an entire visual campaign — from product mockups to video ads — in minutes?Absolutely. In this episode of Leveraging AI, host Isar Meitis breaks down how a single visual asset can be transformed into high-converting static images, promotional content, and even multi-scene videos using one powerful tool: Weavy.Forget hours with Photoshop or coordinating creative teams — Isar reveals how to build a full visual content machine with no technical skills, no coding, and no graphic design background. Just drop your image, and let the AI do the rest.Whether you're in e-commerce, branding, or just want to playfully test new hairstyles on yourself (spoiler alert: Isar does), this is a must-listen masterclass on creative AI automation.In this session, you'll discover:How to turn one image into 10+ ad-ready visuals in minutesThe secrets behind automated, scalable visual workflowsHow to create full product mockups using only a logo and product photoThe AI tools Isar stacks to generate multi-scene videos from scratchA surprisingly easy way to generate photorealistic interior design editsThe fastest route from input to ideation to final visual assetHow to leverage AI templating + community knowledge to save hoursBonus: Isar tests AI hairstyles on himself — and it's gloriousTry Weavy today: https://weavy.ai?ref=isar12 About Leveraging AI The Ultimate AI Course for Business People: https://multiplai.ai/ai-course/ YouTube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@Multiplai_AI/ Connect with Isar Meitis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isarmeitis/ Join our Live Sessions, AI Hangouts and newsletter: https://services.multiplai.ai/events If you've enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, leave us a five-star review on your favorite podcast platform, and let us know what you learned, found helpful, or liked most about this show!

We share how UFM opens doors for everyone to learn and teach, from health and wellness to AI, cooking, DIY, and veteran support. We highlight a leadership lecture that turns ideas into action and preview expansion into neighboring Kansas counties.• UFM's mission as an open community learning hub• New health and wellness classes including Pilates and glucose stability• Practical AI with ChatGPT prompting and automation• Cooking and DIY offerings like Korean cuisine, sushi, and electrical basics• Returning favorites including DnD, youth tennis, and piano by ear• Veteran wellness program with $200 scholarship eligibility• How to find the catalog, podcast, and sign-up info at tryufm.org• Lou Douglas Lecture with Dr Kay Monk Morgan on leadership as action• 2026 expansion through K-State Extension to nearby counties• Invitation to teach, volunteer, or submit class ideasTryufm.org. Visit the website to explore fall classes and sign upEmail infotryufm.org to propose a class for Spring 2026Tune in to our podcast on 91.9 at noon on FridaysGMCFCFAs

Could AI really pose an existential threat—or are we all just overreacting?850 tech leaders, researchers, and AI pioneers don't think we're overreacting. This week, they signed a chilling letter urging the world to pause superintelligence development—until safety can be guaranteed.In this solo Weekend News episode, Isar dives deep into the letter, the conflicting philosophies of AI's top minds, and what it all means for business leaders trying to stay ahead without stepping into a sci-fi dystopia.Plus: the battle for AI browser domination, Anthropic's enterprise blitz, GPT's awkward math flex, and the $1,300 humanoid robot heading to your kid's holiday wishlist.In this session, you'll discover:Why 850 experts—including Hinton, Bengio, and Branson—want a global pause on superintelligence developmentSam Altman's unsettling quote: “I expect some really bad stuff to happen…” Are AI agents the next big leap—or are we just not there yet?Claude vs. ChatGPT: Who's winning the enterprise AI war? Anthropic's new “agent skills” and what they mean for automation OpenAI's strange math claim that backfired—badly Meta's $27B bet on data centers and why they just laid off 600 AI staff Why Europe's AI spending is stalling OpenAI's new agentic browser—and why it might be their most important move yetThe $1,370 humanoid robot that could be the next must-have toyWhat Amazon's smart delivery glasses signal for AI-powered workforces Quantum computing breakthrough: 13,000x faster than supercomputers The AI bottleneck you're probably not planning for: inference and redundancy About Leveraging AI The Ultimate AI Course for Business People: https://multiplai.ai/ai-course/ YouTube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@Multiplai_AI/ Connect with Isar Meitis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isarmeitis/ Join our Live Sessions, AI Hangouts and newsletter: https://services.multiplai.ai/events If you've enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, leave us a five-star review on your favorite podcast platform, and let us know what you learned, found helpful, or liked most about this show!

An early essay by Karl Marx writing at the beginning of the industrial revolution argued that humans who were formerly craftspeople were now just cogs in the industrial machine alienated from the products they made and their work.   Today's podcast is sponsored by Inductive Automation, makers of Ignition — the world's most versatile industrial automation platform for connecting data, systems, and people. With the new Ignition 8.3 release, you can easily manage time-series and event data, quickly create custom graphics with onboard drawing tools, and centralize control using Ignition's new gateway interface with global search and deep link launching. Providing additional support for Git, containers, and private data protection to go along with its unlimited licensing, Ignition 8.3 takes industrial operations to the next level. Download Ignition for free.   The Irish poet/philosopher John O'Donohue discussed in Anam Cara the dignity of work and that work should benefit workers and communities as well as owners and managers.   Lean guru Keven Meyer noted in his book Simple Leader that respect for people is a pillar of Lean. When you hire someone, you are getting more than a pair of hands—you are getting a brain and experience, as well. You should make use of them.   Articles about a worker shortage due to Boomer retirements have been a staple of trade magazine editorial ever since I became an editor in 1998. Some twenty-seven years later, those articles and news releases keep coming.   I learned about a new product from Derek Crager, Founder & CEO of Practical AI for onboarding and mentoring new employees. There is irony here, in that Crager touts himself as developer of an award-winning training program at Amazon—yes, the place that thinks it can replace its workers with robots. But, we will go beyond that thought for now.   His solution? Just-in-time guidance—the right step at the exact moment of need, while hands are on the task. When a technician can ask and do in the same breath, training becomes throughput. That's the difference between teaching a concept and multiplying your best expert across every line and shift.   He called on his experience at Amazon to develop something called Pocket Mentor: A Phone Call to Your Best Expert. This is a hands-free, eyes-free mentor your team reaches by phone, anytime, on the floor or in the field. No app. No Wi-Fi. No passwords. Just tap & say, “Talk me through it” — and we will.   Check out TheManufacturingConnection.com for more thoughts.

In this episode of The Good Life EDU Podcast, welcomes Adam Spark, Nebraska native and co-founder of Short Answer, to discuss his journey from teaching at Louisville and Milford Public Schools to studying learning design and technology at Stanford University, where his idea for Short Answer was born. Adam shares how formative assessment research—particularly from Dr. Dylan Wiliam's Embedded Formative Assessment—inspired the creation of Short Answer, a digital platform designed to make peer feedback, writing practice, and student engagement more meaningful and fun. The two explore: The Nebraska roots that shaped Adam's journey—from the ESU 6 EdTech Leadership Cadre led by Dr. Lynn Herr to presenting at NETA. How Short Answer uses peer feedback, gamification, and comparative judgment to build literacy and critical thinking across all subjects. The role of AI in education, including both its risks and opportunities for literacy, writing, and teacher workload. Adam's concept of being a “radical centrist” on AI—recognizing both the benefits of AI efficiency and the challenges it poses to authentic literacy development. New features in Short Answer like “Pen Pals,” which use AI characters to help students debate and reflect on their writing. Practical AI policy, communication, and enforcement strategies for educators—featuring resources like: AI Trust You (from Laguna Beach USD) Brisk Teaching for revision-tracking in Google Docs SchoolAI for safe, monitored AI interactions The Red-Yellow-Green AI Policy Framework by Australian educator Adrian Cotterall The Washington OSPI AI Guidance Matrix, inspired by the work of Leon Furze and Mike Perkins Adam also shares his balanced take on how educators can help students develop AI literacy, writing fluency, and critical analysis skills—ensuring that technology amplifies learning rather than replacing it.

Derek Crager is a late-diagnosed autistic and ADHD professional who spent a lifetime misunderstood — until he found his voice in technology. With a background in industrial reliability and a mind wired for pattern recognition, Derek turned personal struggle into purpose, founding Practical AI and the community hub AIforAutistics.com. Through his work, Derek helps neurodivergent individuals harness AI not just to cope — but to create, earn, and thrive. His flagship tool, Pocket Mentor, offers voice-powered guidance in industrial settings, proving that AI can be both human-centered and practical.

In this episode of Creatives Grab Coffee, we sit down with Manuel Izquierdo, founder of Mi Media Production, a Miami-based video production company specializing in corporate and commercial work. We unpack the evolution of small production companies — from solo freelancers to fully fledged creative studios — and dive deep into how modern filmmakers are balancing business growth, creative integrity, and emerging AI tools in their workflow.Topics Covered:00:00 – Intro & on-set culture08:00 – The evolution of video businesses16:00 – Freelance to founder: building Mi Media Production22:00 – Balancing business and creativity 39:00 – How AI is changing storyboarding & pre-production46:00 – The Miami production market56:00 – Future of corporate & commercial videoKey Takeaways:• Why steady growth builds character, not ego• How to manage creative standards while scaling operations• Practical AI tools for storyboarding, previs, and voiceovers• The shift toward localized production support networks• Navigating today's changing corporate video landscape

Are you prepared for an AI future where your job, your utility bill, and even your government are all impacted?AI is reshaping the world faster than most business leaders are ready for and this week, things got real. From Bernie Sanders' stark warning about 100 million lost jobs to OpenAI's surprising shift into personality-driven chatbots and possible erotica, the lines between innovation and disruption are blurring fast.In this news episode, Isar Meitis takes you on a deep dive into the top three stories shaping the AI-business landscape right now — with a rapid-fire roundup of everything else you can't afford to miss.In this session, you'll discover:Why Bernie Sanders' AI job-loss report might be politically motivated and still dangerously realThe true cost of data centers (think: a hundred thousand homes' worth of electricity)Why bipartisan protests against AI infrastructure are gaining traction and why they may still failHow OpenAI's new direction is raising eyebrows from erotica chatbots to creator IP fightsWhy Mechanize believes AI workforce automation is inevitable, and what that means for business leadersA16Z's latest insight: Software ate the world, now AI is eating laborWhat Salesforce's “AgentForce 360” is really about  and whether it can save them from irrelevanceThe parallel between AI's IP wars and Napster's battle with the music industryWhy regulatory changes in California might be too little, too lateAbout Leveraging AI The Ultimate AI Course for Business People: https://multiplai.ai/ai-course/ YouTube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@Multiplai_AI/ Connect with Isar Meitis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isarmeitis/ Join our Live Sessions, AI Hangouts and newsletter: https://services.multiplai.ai/events If you've enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, leave us a five-star review on your favorite podcast platform, and let us know what you learned, found helpful, or liked most about this show!

In this episode my guest is Vermont broker-owner Blair Knowles about how AI is reshaping daily real estate work. From using Whisper Flow dictation for faster communication to Google's Nano Banana for twilight photos and virtual staging, Blair shares practical tools that save time and money. The discussion also covers custom GPTs for CMA prep, optimizing bios to rank in ChatGPT searches, and why now is the moment for agents and brokerages to adopt AI. Resources Mentioned Whisper Flow Bio Visibility Optimizer GPT - https://chatgpt.com/g/g-687e4fde4ac48191aa71be5a671951b5-agent-bio-visibility-optimizer  AI 2027 article - https://ai-2027.com  Bigger Pockets podcast RAIN: Real Estate's AI Network | Free Facebook Group AEO/GEO - How to Show Up on ChatGPT | Free Guide Books/Influences Rich Dad Poor Dad – Robert Kiyosaki How to Win Friends and Influence People – Dale Carnegie The Defining Decade – Meg Jay Guest: Blair Knowles About Blair - https://www.yourvermonthomesearch.com/agents/blair/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ridgelinerealestateco  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blairknowles/   Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ridgelinerealestate/     Host: Rajeev Sajja Rajeev Sajja on Facebook Rajeev Sajja on Instagram Rajeev Sajja on LinkedIn Rajeev Sajja on YouTube   Resources:  Real Estate AI Flash Podcast Site AI Playbook Join the Instagram Real Estate AI Insiders Channel Join the Real Estate AI Academy waitlist Subscribe to the Real Estate AI Flash Newsletter  

In this episode of The Radiology Report, host Daniel Arnold sits down with Jamie Dyer, Chief Outpatient Operations Officer, from Central Oregon Radiology (CORA) and the current Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA) President-Elect to get into the nuts and bolts of running a modern radiology practice. Jamie's path, from HR to compliance to operations, has given her a 360° view of what it really takes to run high-performing outpatient centers. She shares her path from HR to operations, how CORA staffs a joint-venture model with Saint Charles Health System, and practical ways to tackle workforce shortages, including a tuition-to-tech pipeline. She also walks through automation that actually helps patients today.

Organizations are increasingly exploring new technologies to improve their operations, but adoption comes with real challenges. In the latest episode of Don't Panic, It's Just Data, host Trisha Pillay speaks with Kevin Petrie, VP of Research at BARC, about the practical realities of integrating these emerging technologies into business operations, particularly when it comes to data stewardship, strategy, and operational oversight.Real-World Applications and GovernancePetrie begins by noting that these technologies are already delivering real value today, particularly in areas like software development and customer service. The key, he emphasizes, is starting with strong oversight. “Governance starts with data,” he says, pointing out that reliable, well-managed data is the foundation for successful adoption.Human oversight is equally important; automation alone cannot replace careful monitoring and decision-making. Effective governance also needs to extend beyond structured data to include unstructured information such as text, images, and other content types. As organizations adopt new models, they must be aware of the risks these systems introduce and put controls in place to mitigate them.BARC DATA festival onlineBuilding on these themes, BARC will host the DATA festival online on October 21, a virtual gathering designed to help leaders turn insight into action. The free event will bring together data professionals, decision-makers, and industry experts to share real-world use cases, operational frameworks, and lessons learned from practical implementations. The festival provides a clear roadmap for organizations seeking to make technology adoption both effective and sustainable.TakeawaysEmerging technologies are already delivering measurable value in business operations.Governance begins with reliable data and extends to all types of information, including unstructured formats.Human oversight is essential to maintain accountability and manage risks.Practical, real-world use cases illustrate successful adoption strategies.Cost efficiency, culture, and cross-functional programs are critical for sustainable implementation.Responsible, accountable practices are a must-have for long-term success.Chapters00:01: Introduction to AI Adoption01:00: Real-World AI Applications03:03: Balancing Automation and Human Oversight05:19: Governance and Data Strategy07:02: BARC DATA festival online preview09:54: Audience and Takeaways12:13: Rapid Fire Questions14:02: Closing ThoughtsAbout BARCBARC is a leading analyst firm for data and analytics and enterprise software, recognized for providing trusted, unbiased insights. Its expert analysts deliver in-depth research, advisory services, and industry events to help organisations make informed decisions about technology, data strategy, and analytics.With over 25 years of experience in data strategy, governance, architecture, and software selection, BARC empowers clients to become truly data-driven organizations. Its research highlights market trends, evaluates software and vendors rigorously, and provides actionable guidance to help enterprises innovate with data, analytics, and AI.

Tired of spending hours searching for leads, verifying emails, and updating CRMs? You're not alone. Most business pros know there's a smarter way to scale prospecting - they just haven't seen it in action... until now.In this live session, Alexandra Spalato will walk you through a real, production-level AI workflow she built for a client. It took a dusty list of 8,000 company names and transformed it into a clean, verified database of decision-makers - complete with emails, LinkedIn profiles, roles, and more.Alexandra is a powerhouse in the no-code/AI automation space. She's the founder of CutzAI, former developer turned consultant, and one of the most innovative minds using tools like SerpDev, N8N, and Email Finder to turn manual drudgery into magic. Her workflows are running in the wild right now and she's here to show you exactly how she built them.Whether you're in marketing, sales, ops, or just want to scale smarter — this is your backstage pass. No fluff. No hype. Just a detailed, step-by-step walkthrough of a scalable system that could change the way you do outreach forever.Learn more about Alex:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alexandraspalatoCommunity: http://ai-alchemists.com/ AnymailFinder: https://anymailfinder.com?via=alexandra N8n Templates: https://n8n.io/creators/alexaspalato/About Leveraging AI The Ultimate AI Course for Business People: https://multiplai.ai/ai-course/ YouTube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@Multiplai_AI/ Connect with Isar Meitis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isarmeitis/ Join our Live Sessions, AI Hangouts and newsletter: https://services.multiplai.ai/events If you've enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, leave us a five-star review on your favorite podcast platform, and let us know what you learned, found helpful, or liked most about this show!

Are you tired of hearing about AI being the future while having no clue where to actually start today? Feeling overwhelmed by all the AI tools, platforms, and promises that seem more like science fiction than practical business solutions? You're not alone – and frankly, most of the AI advice out there is either too technical, too expensive, or just plain too theoretical for real business owners trying to run profitable companies. Here's the problem: Everyone's talking about AI transformation, but nobody's showing you the actual playbook that works whether you're running a 90-person agency or working solo from your kitchen table. You're being sold on massive enterprise solutions when what you really need is someone to say, 'Here's exactly how I use ChatGPT 20 times a day to make better decisions, write better emails, and run my business more efficiently - and here's how you can adapt these same systems even without a team.' Well, today we're solving that problem once and for all. I'm bringing you Ron Callis Jr., CEO and Co-Founder of One Firefly, a marketing powerhouse that serves technology integrators across North America. Ron isn't just talking about AI – he's living it daily. This is the guy who's built custom GPTs for project management, uses AI for everything from podcast preparation to employee reviews, and has systematically integrated AI into his leadership workflow without losing the human touch that built his business. Ron was recognized as a CE Pro Masters Class honoree for his industry contributions, has mentored robotics teams, and has been building and scaling businesses for over two decades. But what makes him perfect for today's conversation is that he's not selling you AI dreams – he's going to share the exact tools, prompts, and processes he uses every single day to lead his team and grow his business. The AI Hat Podcast host Mike Allton asked Ron Callis about: ✨ Start Where You Are: Begin with one daily AI workflow that eliminates your biggest time drain - Ron shows how his email system works with or without an assistant ✨ Systems That Scale With You: Learn how to build AI workflows that work solo today but can grow with your business tomorrow ✨ Practical Over Perfect: See real examples of AI implementation that prioritize results over complexity - no technical degree required Learn more about Ron Callis Connect with Ron Callis on LinkedIn Resources & Brands mentioned in this episode One Firefly What Is a Custom GPT? A Non-Technical Guide to Building Your Own How I Used AI Research to Transform My Solopreneur Business in Days Fathom.ai AI Digital Clone: How to Augment Your Team's Expertise with George B. Thomas Magai Matt Wolfe on YouTube Isar Meitis AI Primer: A Comprehensive Guide Explore past episodes of the The AI Hat Podcast podcast Full Transcript & Show Notes: https://theaihat.com/beyond-the-hype-a-real-ceos-practical-ai-playbook-you-can-copy/ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to AI in Daily Workflow 02:21 Welcome to The AI Hat Podcast 02:43 The Realities of AI Implementation 03:36 Introducing Ron Callis Jr. 04:33 Daily AI Workflow of a CEO 08:04 Using AI for Emails and Social Media 08:56 Creating Custom GPTs for Efficiency 17:57 The Power of AI in Personal Life 24:08 Mentoring and Coaching at One Firefly 25:34 Creating the Ron Bot: A Knowledge Base Initiative 29:21 Introducing AI in Business Operations 30:30 The AI Council: Formation and Impact 35:25 Personal Insights and Future of AI 40:50 Advice for Business Owners on AI Adoption 47:55 Conclusion and Contact Information Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Carlos Gonzalez de Villaumbrosia sits down with Meredith Brown, SVP and GM of Trailhead at Salesforce, the global CRM leader trusted by over 150,000 enterprises and powering customer success for the world's most influential brands. Meredith, a former Chief Product Officer turned product-led community builder, now leads Trailhead—the platform that has upskilled nearly 10 million learners worldwide—on a mission to shape the agentic enterprise era.A veteran product executive, Meredith shares how Salesforce is redefining workforce transformation through free, AI-driven learning and peer-to-peer community engagement. She explains how her team measures success not in revenue, but in customer adoption and ROI—bridging the gap between skilling, real-world application, and business value. From internal dashboards that track AI tool usage to gamified certifications like Agent Blazer Champion, Meredith reveals what it takes to drive enterprise-wide AI adoption at scale and sustain a true culture of continuous learning.What you'll learn:How Salesforce is preparing every employee—and customer—for the agentic enterprise.The metrics and dashboards that connect AI adoption to business impact.Why community-led learning drives faster enterprise transformation than traditional training.How to create scalable, human-centered AI upskilling programs in your own organization.Key TakeawaysAI Transformation at Scale: Salesforce's playbook for skilling millions through Trailhead.Adoption Meets ROI: How AI literacy translates into measurable customer success.The Future is Agentic: Why the next frontier of product leadership blends human creativity with AI collaboration.Social Links:- Follow our Podcast on Tik Tok here- Follow Product School on LinkedIn here- Join Product School's free events here- Find out more about Product School hereCredits:Host: Carlos Gonzalez de VillaumbrosiaGuest: Meredith Brown

Check the self-paced AI Business Transformation course - https://multiplai.ai/self-paced-online-course/Are we witnessing an AI boom… or teetering on the edge of a bubble?The week's AI headlines were nothing short of seismic - from OpenAI's Dev Day domination and Anthropic's big-league partnerships, to eyebrow-raising corporate debt moves that scream dot-com déjà vu.In this weekend update, host Isar Meitis pulls no punches breaking down what's hype, what's real, and what it all means for business leaders navigating the AI revolution. From Dev Day's tool-heavy drops to strategic plays that could define (or destroy) entire industries, this is your one-stop download of the must-know stories in AI.Recommendation: If you want to outpace competitors in an AI-powered future, listen to this full breakdown. Understand the tools, spot the red flags, and make better strategic bets.In this session, you'll discover:The real implications of OpenAI's Dev Day announcements and why their new “apps” might replace the browserWhy Anthropic's IBM + Deloitte partnerships matter more than press releases suggestWhether OpenAI's partnership with AMD is genius strategy or dangerous bubble-fuelThe growing chorus of experts warning: AI may be overhyped and the subtle signs of an investment bubbleWhat business leaders are really thinking: 79% of CEOs are confident, but also bracing for AI's organizational whiplashWhy workforce transformation is about upskilling, not just automation and what KPMG's CEO Outlook survey just confirmedWho's likely to win the AI agent wars and what this means for tools like Zapier, Make, and N8NWhy the workforce shrinkage from retiring boomers could change the narrative around job loss and AIThe productivity paradox: why businesses see huge ROI from AI, but the job market isn't catching up… yet

Today's guest is Kevin Ahlstrom, Associate General Counsel in Patents at Meta. Kevin brings extensive expertise in navigating intellectual property challenges in the rapidly evolving technology sector. He joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss the evolving role of patent strategy in the age of AI innovation. Kevin also shares practical insights on streamlining legal workflows and aligning intellectual property management with AI development to drive greater innovation, efficiency, and ROI. Today's episode is sponsored by Filevine. Learn how brands work with Emerj and other Emerj Media options at emerj.com/ad1. Want to share your AI adoption story with executive peers? Click emerj.com/expert2 for more information and to be a potential future guest on the ‘AI in Business' podcast!

How do you lead through change when innovation is happening at lightning speed? Recorded live at Autodesk University 2025 in Nashville, this conversation with Rachel Tuller, VP Global Channels at Autodesk, explores how data, AI, and culture are redefining success in the partner ecosystem. The discussion dives into what it takes to build trust, communicate effectively, and stay agile in a world where technology and customer expectations are constantly evolving. Highlights from the Conversation Why innovation now centers on customer outcomes, not features How connected data and AI are powering smarter workflows The role of trust and clarity in driving successful change management Why communication is the foundation of every transformation How agility and collaboration keep the industry moving forward together MEET OUR GUEST Rachel Tuller is the Vice President of Global Channels at Autodesk, where she leads global partner strategy, programs, and enablement. With deep expertise in digital transformation, channel development, and customer success, Rachel focuses on building high-trust relationships, aligning partner value with customer outcomes, and preparing the Autodesk ecosystem for the future of AI and data-driven innovation. TODD TAKES Innovation Is About Customer Outcomes The most exciting change is that innovation is no longer framed as features or transactions—it's about outcomes. Partners and technology providers alike are leaning into solving customer problems, improving workflows, and creating measurable impact. That shift from “what's the tool” to “what's the result” is where true transformation happens. Data + AI Should Power Workflows (Not Features) The story this year isn't about buttons—it's about end-to-end workflows driven by connected data and embedded AI. When insights surface in real time, teams move faster and make better calls. Practical AI plus thoughtful services create a multiplier effect for productivity and project success. Trust Fuels Change (Start with the Why) Change management begins with clarity. When leaders communicate the “why” early and often, they build trust that makes adoption possible. Add cultural alignment and open collaboration, and change shifts from something feared to something embraced. That circle of trust is where meaningful progress happens.   More Resources Thanks for listening! Please be sure to leave a rating and/or review and follow up our social accounts. Bridging the Gap Website Bridging the Gap LinkedIn Bridging the Gap Instagram Bridging the Gap YouTube Todd's LinkedIn   Thank you to our sponsors! Graitec North America Graitec North America LinkedIn   Other Relevant Links: Rachel's LinkedIn Autodesk Website

If you're a business leader, your time is your most expensive resource—and most of us are wasting it. Meetings without agendas, triple bookings, and calendar chaos have become the norm.In this episode, we explore how AI can reclaim your focus and give you back hours each week—without hiring a new assistant or revamping your tech stack.Matt Martin, CEO and Co-Founder of Clockwise, joins the show to share exactly how his AI-powered tool and the growing world of MCP connectors can transform the way you manage time. Whether you're leading a startup, scaling a team, or running an enterprise, this is your playbook for making AI your scheduling superpower.In this session, you'll discover:00:00 – Introduction: Why time is your only non-renewable resource04:13 – Claude + Google Calendar: How it actually works07:45 – What is an MCP Connector? A game-changing AI plugin12:00 – How to automate agenda creation with Claude17:00 – Setting up and managing MCP tools in Claude and ChatGPT24:00 – Live example: Finding time to meet with 3 people using AI42:00 – Future of agents and automation in time managementMatt Martin is the Co-Founder and CEO of Clockwise https://www.linkedin.com/in/voxmatt/ work without burning out.About Leveraging AI The Ultimate AI Course for Business People: https://multiplai.ai/ai-course/ YouTube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@Multiplai_AI/ Connect with Isar Meitis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isarmeitis/ Join our Live Sessions, AI Hangouts and newsletter: https://services.multiplai.ai/events If you've enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, leave us a five-star review on your favorite podcast platform, and let us know what you learned, found helpful, or liked most about this show!

Is the AI disruption overhyped or just getting started?Yale says the labor market isn't budging. Walmart is betting $1B that employee training is the missing piece. Meanwhile, Gen Z is pivoting to trades in an AI-fearing talent shift no one saw coming.This week's AI headlines tell a much deeper story than flashy product drops. From ChatGPT turning into a shopping mall to Claude going full autonomous coder, and the rise of “work slop” at the office—every release points to a strategic fork in the road: consumerization vs. enterprise agents.Your job as a business leader? Know which wave to ride—and when. This episode delivers the insights to help you navigate the noise, avoid the hype, and see what's really happening under the surface.In this session, you'll discover:Why Yale's new research says there's no labor disruption yet—and what that doesn't meanHow Walmart's $1B upskilling initiative reflects a bigger workforce gap than most execs are ready to admitThe quiet revolution: Claude 4.5 coding autonomously for 30 hours straightOpenAI's wild move into consumer land with Sora 2 + an invite-only social video feedWhy Instant Checkout turns ChatGPT into an e-commerce front-end (and how it could threaten Amazon)The rise of “work slop”—and the reputational risk it brings to your teamAgentic browsers are here: Comet, Opera Neon, and more change how we interact with the webAI in Hollywood: The synthetic actress already replacing human starsAnd a shocking stat: 58% of employees are using AI tools with no training—and leaking sensitive dataYale Budget Lab: Early Evidence of AI's Labor Market Impacts - https://budgetlab.yale.edu/research/evaluating-impact-ai-labor-market-current-state-affairs About Leveraging AI The Ultimate AI Course for Business People: https://multiplai.ai/ai-course/ YouTube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@Multiplai_AI/ Connect with Isar Meitis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isarmeitis/ Join our Live Sessions, AI Hangouts and newsletter: https://services.multiplai.ai/events If you've enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, leave us a five-star review on your favorite podcast platform, and let us know what you learned, found helpful, or liked most about this show!

In this episode of The Long Haul, Adam sits down with Marcus Cooksey, founder and CEO of ⁠Duke.AI⁠ — a tech platform that helps small carriers simplify bookkeeping, automate back-office operations, and stay in control of their numbers without hiring a full accounting team.We talk about the real barriers small trucking companies face when it comes to automation, why AI doesn't have to mean “overcomplicated,” and how tools like ⁠Duke.AI⁠ are designed to meet you where you're at — not replace you. If you've ever said, “I just want something that works,” this episode is your blueprint. ⁠Follow The Long Haul Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if you could replace a $500k content team with AI and generate 400+ UGC videos daily with 88% higher conversions?We're going live with, Donny Dvorin, the CRO & Partnerships lead of MakeUGC.ai - the platform helping $10M+ DTC brands create scroll-stopping UGC in under 2 minutes. No creators, no editors, no delays.This system is delivering:- 88% higher conversion rates- 6.2x more engagement- 97% cheaper than traditional UGC- 10M+ views in 7 daysYou'll see the exact process behind AI avatars that actually hold your products and look so real they fool the untrained eye. We're talking live demos of turning product URLs into viral-ready ads, real campaign examples, and the framework thousands use to test creative variations daily.This isn't theory - it's the system replacing entire content teams while competitors wait weeks for single deliverables.About Leveraging AI The Ultimate AI Course for Business People: https://multiplai.ai/ai-course/ YouTube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@Multiplai_AI/ Connect with Isar Meitis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isarmeitis/ Join our Live Sessions, AI Hangouts and newsletter: https://services.multiplai.ai/events If you've enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, leave us a five-star review on your favorite podcast platform, and let us know what you learned, found helpful, or liked most about this show!

Check the self-paced AI Business Transformation course - https://multiplai.ai/self-paced-online-course/ What happens when AI not only matches but beats the best human minds?OpenAI and Google DeepMind just entered  and won the "Olympics of coding", outperforming every top university team in the world… using off-the-shelf models. Now, combine that with agents, robotics, and a trillion-dollar infrastructure arms race, and business as we know it is about to change — fast.In this Weekend News episode of Leveraging AI, Isar Meitis breaks down the real-world implications of AI's explosive progress on your workforce, your bottom line, and your industry's future.Whether you're leading digital transformation or trying to stay ahead of disruption, this episode delivers the insights you need — minus the fluff.In this session, you'll discover:01:12 – AI beats elite humans at coding using public models05:15 – OpenAI's GDP-VAL study: AI outperforms humans in 40–49% of real-world jobs12:56 – KPMG report: 42% of enterprises already deploy AI agents18:02 – Allianz warns: 15–20% of companies could vanish without AI adaptation29:22 – OpenAI + Nvidia announce $100B+ infrastructure build33:30 – Deutsche Bank: AI spending may be masking a U.S. recession43:15 – Sam Altman introduces “Pulse”: ChatGPT gets proactiveand more!About Leveraging AI The Ultimate AI Course for Business People: https://multiplai.ai/ai-course/ YouTube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@Multiplai_AI/ Connect with Isar Meitis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isarmeitis/ Join our Live Sessions, AI Hangouts and newsletter: https://services.multiplai.ai/events If you've enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, leave us a five-star review on your favorite podcast platform, and let us know what you learned, found helpful, or liked most about this show!

Is AI really ready to revolutionize the workplace—or are we all just beta testers with fancy job titles?In this episode of The Leveraging AI Podcast, Isar Meitis dives into the latest reports, product launches, and behind-the-scenes drama shaping the future of artificial intelligence. From jaw-dropping usage stats from OpenAI and Anthropic, to Microsoft's digital agents with KPIs, to the billion-dollar race to build gym-trained AI employees—this is the stuff the headlines aren't telling you.In this session, you'll discover:- How 700M people are using ChatGPT every week (and why 73% of it isn't even for work)- Why Claude is powering a silent automation revolution (77% of its tasks are full-blown process automation)- Why most employees are *still* barely scratching the surface of AI at work- The alarming global divide in AI adoption (Spoiler: Israel and Singapore are leading by miles)- OpenAI's shocking take on hallucinations—and why your AI might be confidently wrong, often- Why Salesforce's AI agent rollout is a cautionary tale in overhype and underdelivery- Microsoft + Workday's plan to treat AI agents like actual employees (KPIs and all)- Meta's AR glasses and the “Zoom avatar” future that's either cool or creepy*

In this episode, William Blair Global Strategist Olga Bitel joins us to unpack her “Perpetual Growth Machine” framework and what it means for investors navigating AI, tariffs, inflation volatility, market concentration, and a shifting global order. We dig into why growth often emerges from solving problems, how monopolies can stunt future innovation, where AI's productivity dividends could accrue, and why she sees the next decade's best opportunities outside the United States. Olga also walks through the risks she's watching, why facts change faster than narratives, and practical ways to connect top-down insights with bottom-up research.Topics coveredThe Perpetual Growth Machine: why needs spark innovation and growth, and how investors can spot it earlyWhy monopolies look great to investors but hurt long-term growth and innovationAI as a general purpose technology and the scale of potential productivity savingsHousing affordability, incomes, and policy bottlenecks through the PGM lensHow firms are actually adopting AI and how faster data changes research cadenceEurope's defense build-out and the rise of national champions and small-cap innovatorsInterpreting market concentration and what it signals about competitionInflation oscillation, policy mix, and why the Fed's tools have limitsTariffs as a regressive tax and how costs pass through to consumers over timeUS exceptionalism narrowing and why ex-US markets may lead in the coming cycleThe Draghi report and tearing down barriers inside the EU single marketComparing late-1990s tech to today's AI build-out and who the next leaders may beGrowth vs. value: focusing on sustained profit inflections, not cheapness aloneUsing stakeholder analysis to link macro themes to bottom-up stock workBiggest opportunities: Japan, Korea, Europe, select emerging markets, and parts of the Middle EastBiggest risk: a breakdown in the global order amid US-China tensionsClosing lessons: stay curious, stay nimble, question narratives, track the factsTimestamps00:00 Introduction and Olga's role at William Blair02:49 The Perpetual Growth Machine explained06:24 Policy bottlenecks, incentives, and growth09:32 AI as a general purpose technology and productivity math11:53 Practical AI adoption inside investment firms15:06 Where PGM points to opportunity right now16:26 Europe's defense spending and emerging winners19:02 Macro setup and consumer health20:42 Inflation today and what's changed under the hood22:46 The Fed's dilemma and limits of monetary policy25:00 Tariffs 101: who pays and how it shows up28:55 Early evidence in goods prices29:41 US exceptionalism vs. the rest of the world31:00 The Draghi report and a real EU single market33:11 Can Europe and others catch up in tech?36:15 EU financial services barriers and capital deployment37:07 Portfolio implications: why look ex-US39:10 Late-1990s tech vs. today's AI cycle41:20 Concentration risk and competition policy42:26 Value vs. growth through the PGM lens44:48 Base rates, sustaining growth, and churn at the top49:33 Marrying macro themes with bottom-up research51:08 Firsthand observation vs. headline narratives52:20 Biggest opportunities across regions53:00 Middle East changes and new listings54:48 Biggest risk: global order and US-China tensions55:36 Parting advice for investors