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Most people think building wealth starts with money. Dr. Deija James proves it starts with a decision.After losing the grandfather who had always been her family's source of security, Deija realized she had to become her own safety net. While working full-time, she began preparing taxes for family and friends—and earned approximately $50,000 during her first year doing it part-time.That success gave her the confidence to leave her job and build something bigger.In this episode of Inside the Vault with Ash Cash, Dr. Deija James explains how she went from pursuing nursing to building a multimillion-dollar tax company with more than 20 franchise locations—all before turning 30.She breaks down the systems, automation, delegation, mentorship, legal protection, and money-management principles that helped her turn a seasonal service into a year-round business.You'll learn:• How she made $50K preparing taxes part-time• Why she quit her job before tax season• How she built a multimillion-dollar company in her twenties• How tax professionals make money year-round• Why entrepreneurs need systems and automation• How franchising provides a proven blueprint• Why strong contracts protect your business• How to manage money before it arrives• Why ads fail without the right foundation• How to scale from six to seven figures• What she would do if she lost everything
Elevating your communication and leadership means embracing technology—without losing your humanity. But with the rise of AI in the workplace, how do you strike that balance without sacrificing authenticity and trust?In this episode, Lou Diamond welcomes back Hall of Fame speaker and influence expert Stacey Hanke for an energetic conversation on the evolving intersection of AI and real human connection in business. Together, they tackle the very real risks of shortcutting communication, the dangers to your personal brand, and how to leverage AI tools as a support—not a substitute—for authentic relationships.Key highlights include why "it's never different this time" with new tech, how to blend body language and AI for standout communication, and actionable steps for leaders to maintain trust and credibility in an AI-fueled world.Timestamped Overview[00:00] Welcome & Introduction[02:13] The impact of AI on communication and leadership[03:01] AI efficiency vs. human connection[04:11] Why "it's never different this time"[06:13] Risks of cutting corners with AI-generated messages[08:18] The damage to personal and company brands[11:07] Emotional and economic risks in sales and business relationships[12:27] Solutions: How leaders can blend AI and authentic communication[14:10] Using AI as an assistant, not an identity[16:08] Shaping better prompts & teaching influence through questions[17:33] Branded communication and the danger of laziness[18:30] No shortcuts for presence, messaging, and trust[19:41] Real-life examples (CFO and authentic communication)[20:05] Customizing AI to every voice and show[23:40] Getting the basics right: delivering trust and authenticity[24:00] "Bedside manner" for business communication[25:29] Future of work: Will we double down on humanity?[27:10] The only thing you can really control[28:19] Where to find Stacey & closing thoughts[29:02] Rapid-fire personal questions[31:41] Final thanks and sign-off
Partner with Jay: https://www.jayschwedelson.com/contactㅤPre-order Jay Schwedelson's new book, Stupider People Have Done It (out June 9, 2026).All net proceeds are donated to The V Foundation for Cancer Research, let's kick cancer's butt: https://www.amazon.com/Stupider-People-Have-Done-Marketing/dp/1637635206ㅤSubscribe to Jay's newsletter for weekly marketing tips and tactics: https://www.jayschwedelson.com/newsletterㅤRegister for GuruConference (FREE + VIRTUAL!) https://www.guruconference.comㅤCheck out Eventastic (FREE + VIRTUAL!) https://www.eventastic.comㅤConnect with Jay on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schwedelson/Check out Jay's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@schwedelsonCheck out Jay's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayschwedelson/Ask Jay anything: https://www.jayschwedelson.com/askㅤLeave a comment and follow the show, it really helps us out!ㅤFollow Daniel on LinkedIn and check out The Marketing Millennials podcast for sharp, no-fluff marketing insights. Subscribe to Ari Murray's newsletter at gotomillions.co for sharp, actionable marketing insights.ㅤYou have a file sitting inside LinkedIn right now with every connection, every DM and every comment you have ever made, and it takes about four clicks to get it. Jay Schwedelson walks through what happens when you drop that export into Claude alongside your CRM data and tell it to think like a chief revenue officer, while Daniel Murray shares the prompt he uses to pull clips, hooks and subject lines out of podcast transcripts he already recorded months ago. The whole thing wraps with the two of them pulling up their Uber passenger ratings on air, which does not go the way either of them planned.ㅤBest Moments:(00:11) The Uber small talk question nobody wants to answer honestly(02:06) Why AirPods are the polite way to opt out of any conversation(02:49) Daniel's prompt for turning old podcast transcripts into clips, hooks and subject lines(05:00) Feeding your full LinkedIn history into Claude and asking it to think like a CRO(06:14) The exact desktop click path to export your LinkedIn connection data(07:51) If your tool has no API connection, it might be time to find a different tool(08:41) A live Uber score showdown, including where to find your one-star count
Top performers don't avoid failure—they outlearn it. Former Tom Ferry coach and Navi Title VP Lance Billingsley reveals how the 13% win by focusing hard, iterating fast, and executing with discipline. In this episode, you'll hear how to pick one growth lever, master it, and scale without burning out. Why 87% of agents fail—and what the 13% do differently The FIRE framework (Focus, Initiative, Resiliency, Execution) and the four-burner analogy Shotgun vs. sniper marketing: master one channel, then delegate Teams as "neighborhood groups" and why brokerages struggle to systematize success Real-world playbooks: geo-farming at scale vs. social/video domination The "one deal pays for it" myth and how to think about ROI and runway Using AI to shorten feedback loops and fail faster Lance's book, "The 13%": https://www.amazon.com/13-estate-professionals-fail-dont/dp/B0GYWD1WFT The 13% Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@UC2vOTxldMpFBSE4eXuBqgiA Lance on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lance-billingsley-883038125 Lance's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lance.billingsley/
What if a restaurant could identify a margin problem while the ingredients were still being unloaded, rather than discovering it several weeks later? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I speak with David Cantu, CEO of Craftable, about AI restaurant back-office technology, margin intelligence, inventory management, purchasing, invoice automation, and the continuing importance of human hospitality. David has spent decades working in restaurants and technology. He describes an industry dealing with staffing difficulties, rising leases, food inflation, lower traffic, and relentless margin pressure. David cites a National Restaurant Association study indicating that 40% of restaurateurs were not profitable during the previous year. Craftable connects purchasing, recipe management, inventory, accounting, sales data, and analytics. The company says its platform is used by over 10,000 restaurants, hotels, and venues. David argues that useful hospitality AI should automate the work that keeps managers, chefs, and operators away from guests. This includes producing sales forecasts, suggesting orders, planning preparation, identifying invoice anomalies, and comparing projected labor with actual requirements. The conversation becomes particularly practical when David describes a restaurant receiving a ribeye that has increased in price by 20%. If the dish is a popular, high-margin menu item, that vendor increase can quickly reduce its profitability. Craftable's Invoice AI can detect the change when the invoice is received. The operator can then consider running a higher-priced chef's special, promoting another steak, reviewing the menu price, or adjusting future orders. Waiting until month-end reconciliation would explain the lost margin but leave no opportunity to recover it during service. We also discuss the difference between AI intelligence and operator knowledge. AI can examine large volumes of information, but an experienced restaurateur understands the atmosphere, the team, the guests, and what is happening at that particular moment. David believes AI recommendations need to show their work. Managers should be able to inspect how a sales forecast, suggested order, staffing plan, or trend was calculated. Transparency helps people assess the recommendation without forcing them to search through another large analytics report. Craftable is also testing how to measure whether a recommended action produced a result. If a manager coaches a server with unusually high complimentary items or promotes a menu category with falling attachment rates, the platform can examine whether that action affected sales or margins. David is skeptical of hospitality AI added as a promotional layer without being built into the daily workflow. At industry conferences, he has seen vendors attach language models to existing products while offering little operational value. His hope for restaurant AI is highly human. He wants technology reducing administrative pressure while employees welcome guests, serve meals, develop their teams, and create the warm experiences that define hospitality. Which restaurant decision could protect profitability if the operator received the right information before the next service began? Listen to the episode and share your thoughts with me.
In this episode, Bryan welcomes back Trevor Matthews from Refrigeration Mentor for a conversation focused entirely on nailing a job interview in the HVAC and refrigeration trades — whether it's a technician's very first shot at breaking into the industry or an experienced tech looking to move to a new company or specialty. Trevor opens up about his own rocky start, admitting he cycled through roughly 25 different jobs before landing in refrigeration and that he struggled with confidence in early interviews because he assumed he needed a deep resume of experience. What actually got him hired, he says, was being coachable: showing up willing to learn and do what was asked, even if that meant starting by sweeping floors. For technicians just entering the trade, Bryan and Trevor lay out a practical playbook. Research the company before reaching out — knowing what services they offer, how long they've been in business, and what type of work they do builds instant trust. Cast a wide net rather than sending out only a handful of applications, and don't get discouraged by rejection; both hosts stress "pleasant persistence" as the key to standing out, following up warmly without becoming a nuisance. Trevor shares a story about motivational speaker Les Brown showing up at a radio station day after day until he finally got a chance, as a reminder that repeated, respectful effort pays off. They also recommend creative approaches like recording a video resume tailored to a specific company, and getting ahead on certifications such as EPA 608, confined space, first aid, or defensive driving before ever applying, since these small credentials can make a hiring manager's decision much easier. The conversation then shifts to technicians pursuing their next opportunity rather than their first. Bryan explains that many larger companies route candidates through HR before they ever speak with a service manager, and that each conversation requires a different tone: HR wants to hear about safety, a clean driving record, and reliability, while a service manager wants to know how you'll bring value to customers and the team. Both agree that driving records have become a surprisingly major factor in hiring, given how much liability and cost a company takes on with every vehicle on the road. They also encourage candidates to ask people already working at a company for an internal referral, since a warm introduction dramatically increases the odds of getting hired, and many companies even offer referral bonuses that make current employees eager to help. Finally, Trevor and Bryan get tactical about interview performance itself. They recommend using AI tools to generate likely HR and technical interview questions, then practicing out loud with a spouse or friend to shake off the "rust" of not having interviewed in years. Confident humility comes up repeatedly: it's far better to admit "I don't know that term" than to bluff, and to speak with genuine curiosity about the trade rather than reciting a list of accomplishments. Trevor illustrates how a candidate can talk through a hypothetical service call step by step to demonstrate real troubleshooting knowledge, even without hands-on experience in that specific niche. The pair close by touching on soft skills like conflict resolution and building good relationships with dispatch, and Trevor shares where listeners can connect with the Refrigeration Mentor community for more training and support. Topics Covered Why Trevor initially struggled with confidence in early job interviews Researching a company before applying or interviewing Casting a wide net and using "pleasant persistence" instead of giving up after a few no's Standing out with a tailored video resume Getting certifications early: EPA 608, confined space, first aid, defensive driving Why driving records and vehicle safety matter so much to HVAC/R employers The difference between talking to HR versus a service manager Asking a current employee for an internal referral Avoiding negativity about past employers during interviews Using AI to prepare likely interview questions, then practicing with a real person Confident humility: admitting what you don't know instead of bluffing Demonstrating resourcefulness through podcasts, courses, and industry resources Talking through a hypothetical service call to show troubleshooting ability Soft skills, conflict resolution, and building relationships with dispatch Trevor's own story of landing his first refrigeration job in Australia Where to connect with Trevor and the Refrigeration Mentor community Learn more about all the great resources Trevor offers through Refrigeration Mentor at https://refrigerationmentor.com/. 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Most people think becoming wealthy means creating the next billion-dollar startup, going viral, or becoming an influencer. Ramel Newerls says that's one of the biggest financial myths of our generation.In this episode of Inside the Vault, Ash Cash sits down with the entrepreneur known as the "Self Storage Millionaire" to reveal how buying existing cash-flowing businesses—not building them from scratch—can fast-track financial freedom.From growing up on welfare in Brooklyn to owning 500+ self-storage units, seven businesses, and completing millions in acquisitions, Ramel breaks down why the greatest wealth transfer in history is happening right now—and how ordinary people can take advantage of it.They discuss seller financing, SBA loans, buying businesses with little money down, why self-storage continues to outperform many traditional investments, and why the future belongs to owners—not just workers.If you've ever believed you needed millions to own businesses, this conversation will completely change the way you think about wealth.In this episode you'll learn:Why self-storage is creating everyday millionairesHow to buy businesses without using your own moneyWhy buying a business is often smarter than starting oneHow seller financing really worksThe greatest wealth transfer happening right nowThe R.I.C.H. Acquisition Method for evaluating businessesWhy boring businesses create extraordinary wealthHow AI is creating even more opportunities for business ownersThe importance of cash flow over flashy assetsHow to build generational wealth through ownership
I don't view engineers being out of a job. I view software engineers finally coming back to a real job."I talked with Adrian Gutierrez, co-founder of Ledgre, on Startup Hustle this week. Ledgre is an AI-native accounting platform built specifically for real estate investors, putting agentic AI to work doing the bookkeeping instead of handing you one more piece of software to manage.Here's what you'll get out of it:⚡ Why he was the startup's bookkeeper by hand for a year before writing a line of product, and why doing things manually first is the shortcut⚡ Why AI didn't kill software engineering, it exposed that distribution and the value prop were always the hard part⚡ Why domain knowledge beat his development skills every time when getting Ledgre off the ground⚡ What running a startup as a digital nomad across Europe, Spain, and Argentina taught him about which problems are actually worth solving⏱️ Episode Breakdown00:42 Introduction to Adrian Gutierrez and Ledger01:04 Adrian's background in FinTech and PropTech00:49 The origin story of Ledgre and market gaps02:54 How AI is transforming property management tools04:11 Adrian's experience owning rental properties05:18 The importance of domain knowledge in product development06:18 Manual bookkeeping and workflow complexity07:15 Scaling wisely and understanding problems before automating08:24 The importance of iteration and customer feedback08:52 Challenges of outreach and building relationships10:16 Cold outreach and response rates11:03 The impact of AI on distribution and problem-solving12:10 AI exposing weaknesses in traditional software development13:36 Reviving software engineering practices with AI14:32 Shift in marketing and distribution roles15:55 Using AI for marketing and SEO automation17:22 AI's role in software development and team management21:10 Living as a digital nomad and its impact on business22:45 Traveling and understanding global fintech landscapes24:33 Financial and payment infrastructure differences worldwide25:13 The value of solving real problems in different markets25:48 How to learn more about Ledger and AdrianIf you're building a product, leading engineers, or working in fintech and proptech, this one is worth your time.Listen to the Startup Hustle podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts!Links & ResourcesConnect with Adrian Gutierrez on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian--gutierrez/Ledgre Website - https://www.ledgre.ai/
If you're an attorney handling high-conflict litigation, divorce, custody disputes, or complex civil cases, this video will show you how to use AI to transform overwhelming evidence into a winning legal strategy. Rebecca Zung, The Leverage Lawyer and creator of Slay AI, explains how artificial intelligence can uncover patterns, expose contradictions, organize thousands of emails, texts, and documents, and help attorneys build stronger cases while saving time and increasing leverage. Discover how AI is changing the future of legal practice and how you can use it ethically and strategically to deliver better results for your clients. Chapters: 00:00 Why Every Attorney Needs AI Today 00:54 Meet Rebecca Zung & Slay AI 01:15 The Biggest Challenge in High-Conflict Cases 03:08 How AI Finds Patterns & Contradictions 05:27 Turning Evidence into Leverage 07:49 Using AI to Build Stronger Cases 09:38 Ethical AI for Attorneys 11:21 Final Takeaways #RebeccaZung #ArtificialIntelligence #AIForLawyers #LegalAI #Litigation #TrialLawyer #HighConflict #DivorceLaw #FamilyLaw #LegalStrategy #Attorney #Evidence #ChatGPT #LawPractice #SlayAI
Most people never choose a career in commercial real estate because they never realize it is an option.They do not grow up around brokers, developers, investors, or property managers. They do not know the language, the career paths, or the people who can open the first door.Daynon Kirby is working to change that.In this episode of Commercially Speaking, Daynon returns to introduce the Black Foundation, a commercial real estate-focused private foundation built around access, education, investment, and attainable housing.The organization helps minorities, veterans, students, and aspiring professionals discover the many career paths available throughout commercial real estate while creating practical pathways into the industry.Daynon also explains why the foundation is building its own investment arm rather than depending entirely on donations. Its model combines people and profits, using commercial real estate, private equity, and other investments to create a mission that can sustain and expand itself.We also get extremely practical about what someone should do when they want to enter commercial real estate but have no family connections or industry experience.In this conversation:How to break into commercial real estate with no connections• Why CRE offers far more careers than brokerage• How to identify the strongest firms in your local market• What young professionals can offer a brokerage immediately• How AI can help you research firms and create real value• Why joining a collaborative team may be better than starting alone• How to approach experienced professionals without asking to “pick their brain”• The power of CCIM education, scholarships, and relationships• How veterans can transition into commercial real estate• Why attainable housing is a central part of the Black Foundation's mission• How the foundation combines philanthropy with investments• Why a hand up can create more lasting change than a handoutThis episode is for students, veterans, career changers, young professionals, and anyone who senses that commercial real estate could change their future but has no idea where to begin.Learn more about Daynon and the Black Foundation:The Black Foundation: theblackfoundationinc.comLinkedIn: Search “The Black Foundation” and Daynon KirbyCCIM resources and education: ccim.comFind a local CCIM professional: findaccim.comThanks To Our Sponsors
AI can make your work faster, cleaner, and more impressive. But can it also create an illusion of competence—improving the output while the judgment, expertise, and original thinking underneath it stop developing?In this special episode of The Good Leadership Podcast, Charles Good speaks with bestselling author and globally recognized business thinker Dorie Clark about what it takes to win the long game in an AI-driven world.Dorie explains why the abundance of information is making human attention increasingly scarce and why leaders must differentiate through clarity, a distinctive perspective, and ideas grounded in real experience. She also discusses the lasting value of trusted relationships, reciprocity, personal branding, visibility, and becoming known for something meaningful.The conversation explores why many capable leaders are working harder while feeling less confident about their futures, how short-term wins can conceal long-term capability erosion, and why AI-generated polish should never be confused with genuine expertise.Dorie also shares practical guidance for:Using AI as a thinking partner rather than a thinking substituteDeveloping judgment through deliberate practice and reflectionInvesting AI-created time in skills, relationships, and strategic assetsBuilding a visible platform and recognizable point of viewKnowing when to persist and when to repositionTaking small actions that compound over five or ten yearsThe episode also examines the potential for AI to transform healthcare and human longevity—and why the biggest opportunities may emerge when technological innovation is paired with distinctly human judgment and relationships.Dorie Clark teaches executive education at Columbia Business School and is the bestselling author of The Long Game, Reinventing You, Stand Out, and Entrepreneurial You. She has been named four times to the Thinkers50 list of the world's leading business thinkers. This conversation is part of our milestone series, What It Takes to Keep Rising in the AI Era.02:25 Having a long-term strategy in a speed-driven world03:28 Scarce attention in an age of abundant information04:32 The value of in-person experiences and relationships05:04 Differentiating through clarity and perspective06:30 Why leaders are working harder but less confident07:04 Learning AI skills through deliberate practice08:59 The myth of career stability and reinvention09:59 Personal branding, visibility, and adaptability11:16 Building reciprocal human relationships12:17 Short-term wins versus long-term capability13:11 The artisan mindset and generalist skills14:22 The illusion of competence created by AI16:04 The capabilities most at risk in the AI era16:33 Andrew Ridgeley, likability, and relationships18:32 Trust and the power of a strong network19:19 Building judgment through difficult problems20:08 Using AI as a sparring partner20:52 Investing time in strategic assets and skills23:15 Dorie's focus on video, content, and AI mastery24:07 Career lessons and the importance of a platform 26:21 Community and accurate information in career growth27:08 Long-term success and the need for patience28:02 Using analytics and feedback to improve29:42 When to stay the course or reposition30:48 Exponential growth and patience32:17 Small actions that create long-term returns33:42 AI, healthcare innovation, and human longevity34:12 One practical step for building long-term capability36:34 Braces and the power of consistent action37:07 Final advice on relationships and deliberate practice
Most AI projects do not fail because the technology is not ready. They fail because companies choose the wrong problem, keep iterating without shipping, or never move beyond the pilot stage.Ingrid Curtis, CEO of Sparq, explains how leaders can identify their highest-impact opportunity, get AI solutions in front of real users, and connect innovation to measurable growth.Key Topics
When COVID wiped out her entire client base overnight, Liz Slade didn't fold—she reinvented two businesses and went on to transform an entire industry with better video. In this episode, she shares how she escaped the race to the bottom, stayed ahead of the copycats nipping at her heels, and finally found the courage to launch her own podcast after sitting on a fully built studio for three years. It's a candid, funny, and genuinely useful conversation about quality, bravery, and getting out of your own head. Key Takeaways Quality is your moat. Taking the time to do the work well is what separates you from the bottom feeders racing to the cheapest price. Staying ahead is a habit, not a happy accident. Liz constantly researches, invests, and innovates before competitors even notice what she's up to. Bravery beats readiness. Liz sat on a $20k studio for three years before a hard deadline finally pushed her to hit record. Your past clients are a treasure trove. A simple 15-minute catch-up call surfaces why people hire you—and where your next job is hiding. About Liz Slade Liz Slade, founder of CI Marketing, host of The Visual Marketing Podcast, and someone who's built businesses across marketing, photography, production, and even the lift technology industry. Liz is passionate about authentic storytelling, human-centered marketing, and helping businesses create content that actually connects with people. In This Episode [00:00] Welcome to the show! [03:01] Meet Liz Slade [06:43] Podcasting [16:57] Real Estate [20:50] Using AI [33:01] Talk To Your Clients [37:20] Connect with Liz [39:08] Outro Quotes "Get out of your own head and get in the head of your customers." — Liz Slade "The key is to stay three steps ahead of everybody else. If you can keep doing that, they'll never keep up." — Liz Slade "AI is only as good as the human inputs and the human direction that you give it." — Liz Slade "Just talk to your people who've already given you money. They hold a treasure trove of information." — Ryan Koral "It's not that scary once you start." — Liz Slade Guest Links Follow The Visual Marketing Podcast CI Marketing — @CIMarketing on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and TikTok Links Find out more about the Studio Sherpas Mastermind Join the Grow Your Video Business Facebook Group Follow Ryan Koral on Instagram Follow Grow Your Video Business on Instagram Get your Early Bird tickets for the Onward Summit Join the Studio Sherpas newsletter
#1000 What does it actually take to raise $250,000 with no track record? In part 2 of this 2-part episode, John Bianchi — the Airbnb Data Guy — returns to break down exactly how he underwrote his own business like a rental property to earn investor trust, why almost no company (including your competitors) actually has good business intelligence, and how a viral "light bulb moment" at a business conference reshaped how he uses data to win. John also opens up about what nearly broke him during COVID, why he's never once considered quitting despite endless setbacks, and how taking a "beneath him" job turned out to be one of the best career moves he ever made. He gets almost too honest about his awkward baby-faced years pitching skeptical clients twice his age, why he gives away 40+ hours of free training instead of selling it, and how leadership — not sales or marketing — becomes the real job once you start scaling a team! What we discuss with John: + Underwriting a business like a rental property to raise capital + Landing $250K from investors with no track record + Why almost no company has good business intelligence + The COVID stress that nearly broke him + Why he's never once considered quitting + Taking a "beneath him" job that changed everything + Proving credibility as a baby-faced young advisor + Giving away 40+ hours of free training instead of selling + Leadership as the real job once you scale + Using AI to rebuild business operations Thank you, John! Check out Part 1 of this episode. Check out STR Search at STRSearch.com. Get the free Airbnb Data Course. Get the free STR Tax Loophole Course. Watch the video podcast of this episode! To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training. To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy
When Clients Bring AI to Therapy: Working with ChatGPT, Sycophancy, and the New Third Wheel in the Room Clients are bringing AI into therapy, from ChatGPT chat logs handed over as homework to AI companions that never disagree, and therapists need a clinical response. Curt Widhalm, LMFT, and Katie Vernoy, LMFT dig into what happens when clients bring their own AI into the therapy room. The profession built ethics guidance for when therapists send clients toward AI, but it largely sidestepped the reality already showing up in sessions: clients processing the same issues with ChatGPT between appointments, using chatbots to interpret and respond to relationships, and increasingly offloading their social and dating lives onto AI companions. Drawing on emerging research about chatbot use, loneliness, emotional dependence, and sycophancy, Curt and Katie make the case that concern is more useful than alarm. Clients are already using these tools, so the clinical task is to assess how and why they are using them, provide psychoeducation on sycophancy, confidentiality, and safety, and separate the healthy, adaptive uses from the problematic ones. They also share concrete in-session moves: entering the opposite position to expose how a chatbot validates any side, reframing how clients use AI for medical and diagnostic questions, and recognizing when AI has become a client's primary support system, along with how to begin weaning a client back toward real-world connection. In this episode, we discuss: - The three main ways clients are bringing AI into the therapy room - Why a client's AI use can be a clinical opportunity, not only a risk - How to assess the function and pattern of a client's AI use - What the research suggests about chatbot use, loneliness, and sycophancy - How to teach critical thinking and protect client confidentiality - What to do when a client has become dependent on AI Timestamps: 00:15 - AI as the new "third wheel" in the therapy room 04:15 - Three ways AI is showing up in clients' lives 05:55 - What the research suggests: loneliness, dependence, and sycophancy 10:24 - Why client AI use can be a clinical opportunity 13:24 - Assessing use and treating chatbots as public spaces 18:17 - Explaining AI's mechanics: it is not an objective third party 20:14 - A critical-thinking exercise: enter the opposite position 24:47 - Using AI for medical and diagnostic questions 30:53 - When a client is already dependent on AI Full show notes and resources: mtsgpodcast.com Join the Modern Therapist Community Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/mtsgpodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/therapyreimagined Modern Therapist's Survival Guide Creative Credits Voice Over by DW McCann: https://www.facebook.com/McCannDW/ Music by Crystal Grooms Mangano: https://groomsymusic.com/
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Robert Patton is the Founder and CEO of SHEATH, a premium men's underwear brand he conceived while serving as a U.S. Army Sergeant in the scorching heat of the Iraqi desert. After two combat deployments, Robert left the military with a mission: to create performance-driven underwear built around a patented dual pouch system that delivers unmatched comfort and support for active men.What started as a bootstrap idea fueled by a $5,000 insurance check and a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2013 has grown into a globally recognized brand selling to customers in over 120 countries. SHEATH is the first ever Official Underwear Partner of the UFC — a milestone Robert built without taking on outside investors.A daily meditator, lifelong student of Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich, and relentless entrepreneur, Robert's story is a testament to grit, reinvention, and the power of solving a real problem the world didn't know it had.In This Conversation We Discuss:00:00 Introduction01:02 What an elite underwear makes01:56 The Iraq deployment origin story04:20 Building the first underwear prototype07:32 Sponsor: Klaviyo09:47 Early prototypes and finding a manufacturer15:12 Launching the first Kickstarter campaign17:06 Sponsor: Intelligems 18:33 A botched production and near giving up21:03 The second Kickstarter and revenue growth22:58 Using AI to speed up product design24:12 Sponsor: eFulfillment Service 25:58 Finding customers beyond Kickstarter26:57 The comedian throw stunt28:18 Sponsoring comedians and podcast hosts30:43 Famous names and loyal ad partners35:04 Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs38:14 Where to buy underwear for legendsResources:Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on YoutubeMen's pouch underwear sheathunderwear.com/ Follow Robert Patton linkedin.com/in/robert-patton-b675273b Schedule an intro call with one of our experts electriceye.io/connect Get your free demo klaviyo.com/honest Book a demo today at intelligems.io/ Lower scale costs today eFulfillmentService.com/honestSchedule an intro call with one of our experts electriceye.io/connect If you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!
Text us your thoughts on the episode or the show!AI is becoming part of every Marketing Ops workflow. But what if the most valuable skills in the future aren't technical at all?In this episode of Ops Cast, Michael Hartmann sits down with Debby Mayen, Global Head of Marketing Operations and Analytics at Logitech, for a thoughtful conversation about balancing technology with humanity in the age of AI.Debby has spent her career leading global marketing operations teams through major shifts in technology, but her approach stands out because she intentionally creates space away from screens. Through reading physical books, exercising, creative pursuits, and meaningful human connection, she believes the best leaders strengthen the skills that AI cannot replace.Together, Michael and Debby explore how AI can expand human potential without replacing critical thinking, why creativity and communication are becoming even more valuable, and what today's Marketing Ops professionals should focus on to stay relevant in an AI-enabled workplace.Topics covered include: Why balance is essential in an AI-driven world Using AI to challenge your thinking instead of replacing it How AI amplifies both strengths and weaknesses Why creativity, communication, and human connection are becoming competitive advantages What hiring managers are seeing as AI becomes mainstream Helping teams embrace AI without creating fear Practical advice for early-career Marketing Ops professionals Why stepping away from technology can make you a better leader Whether you're leading a team, building your career, or simply trying to use AI more intentionally, this episode offers a practical perspective on staying human while embracing the future.Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review Ops Cast, and join the conversation at MarketingOps.com.Episode Brought to You By MO Pros The #1 Community for Marketing Operations ProfessionalsSupport the show
The Big Picture Blueprint: Navigating Land, Real Estate, and Business Success
In this episode, we sit down with Michael LaSpisa, co-founder of Googipet, to explore how he built a successful e-commerce pet supplement brand from the ground up during the COVID-19 pandemic. Michael shares how identifying an underserved Amazon niche, developing a high-quality product with the right manufacturing partner, and focusing on customer trust helped the company grow from a single multivitamin into a thriving brand. He also explains the realities of launching a product business, managing inventory, competing against larger brands, and why long-term success depends on making smart decisions before scaling.The conversation also dives into the changing world of e-commerce, discussing Amazon's increasing competition, the importance of building a direct relationship with customers, and the lessons learned from supplier failures that nearly derailed the business. Michael explains why operational systems, consistent product quality, and adapting to market changes are essential for sustainable growth. He also shares his long-term vision of building a company that can eventually be sold while continuing to create new businesses with his family.Beyond e-commerce, Michael discusses how artificial intelligence has become the foundation of his second business, helping companies automate operations, improve customer service, and build custom software without large development teams. From AI-powered customer support and marketing automation to building internal business systems using Claude Code, he explains why AI is creating opportunities for entrepreneurs willing to learn. ===Key Topics:-Building an e-commerce brand from an untapped Amazon niche-Scaling a business while competing with larger brands-Overcoming manufacturing and supply chain challenges-Using AI to automate business operations and improve productivity-Growing an AI consulting business with practical automation-Preparing a business for long-term growth and a successful exit===If you're selling land and still relying on Facebook messages, you're making it harder than it needs to be. Acrefy helps land investors create clean, professional dispo websites where buyers can see everything in one place. It saves time, looks legit, and helps you close faster.
Trading your own account was never going to replace a salary — the compounding you need gets wiped out by the withdrawals you need to live on. The more commercial option is to trade investor capital, but the options are limited.In this video we get a look inside a trader's journey with Darwinex, quickly establishing a track record and attracting external capital.In the Substack article I break down why prop firm evaluations are built for the firm to win, not you: daily loss limits, trailing drawdown, and consistency rules that quietly punish traders with genuine edge. I talk about why fixed stop-losses backfire to explain exactly why trailing drawdown is the worst offender, and why the industry's real ~10% pass rate says far more about the rules than about trader skill. Then I cover the alternative most traders never consider: platforms like Darwinex, where there's no evaluation to survive, just a certified track record and capital that's actually incentivised to see you succeed.Check it out: https://algoadvantage.substack.com/publish/post/207723117I've just released an incredible 'Trading Breakthroughs with AI course' for members of the Collective. You'll also get the bonus chat with Kieran (and all my other guests).https://algoadvantage.io/collectiveContents:0:00 From Crypto to Systematic Trading7:31 Switching From Discretionary to Systematic12:44 Building a Live Track Record on Darwinex18:05 Trading Styles That Attract AUM25:47 FX, Breakout and Trend Following Systems32:20 Choosing Timeframes and Trade Frequency37:18 Mentor Lessons for Trading Psychology42:48 Scaling Into Futures and Better Execution49:12 Metrics Darwinex Uses to Fund Traders57:03 How Darwinex Allocates Trader Capital1:00:33 Track Record Length and Strategy Fit1:06:59 Using AI and Claude Code for Trading
Guest Franz Borghardt 1,700+ Hallucination Incidents: Since ChatGPT's 2022 debut, courts worldwide have flagged over 1,700 cases of hallucinated content appearing in legal briefs, getting attorneys sanctioned or disciplined. More than lawyers judges use AI as well AI Already in Legal Research: Westlaw and LexisNexis already sell AI-powered research tools with built-in verification, unlike ChatGPT, which can fabricate entire fake cases with realistic facts and analysis. Using AI instead of humans for jurors Verification Is the Line: Borghardt argues using AI is fine if you verify its output against known real cases; the danger is trusting AI-generated citations with zero independent research. Could AI "Be" a Justice?: The hosts debate whether AI could replicate a justice like Ginsburg or Scalia using their full body of writings, though novel technology cases remain a challenge. Predictive Litigation Software: The group floats a subscription tool that predicts Supreme Court questioning and rulings using sitting justices' case history, calling it a coming financial opportunity.
Nick Kunze from Sanlam Private Wealth unpacks the sharp selloff in tech, with the Nasdaq now down more than 8%, while US bank earnings continue to impress. Warren Buhai from STANLIB Asset Management asks whether AI remains a compelling investment opportunity or if it's becoming a growing source of risk. Keith McLachlan of Element Investment Managers weighs in on Netflix's results, the decision to stop reporting engagement data, and why the market hit the stock.
Join Julie Shore and Father Michael Prey for In the News! They discuss world, national, state, and local current events and topics that matter most to Catholics. Listen live Mondays at 12:30 PM with an encore on Saturdays at 2:00 PM exclusively on WHYF AM 720. In this timely episode, Julie Shore and Father Michael Prey dive into Pope Leo XIV's powerful new encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, which calls on Catholics to confront the growing “anti-human vision” emerging in artificial intelligence. Through thoughtful conversation and prayer, they explore how AI is reshaping education, work, productivity culture, and human relationships, while reminding us that our true dignity and worth come from being sons and daughters of God, not from what we produce or achieve. You'll hear practical wisdom on: - Using AI as a tool without letting it become a trap - Protecting human dignity in a tech-driven world - Staying rooted in faith amid rapid technological change - Real-life examples from education, careers, and parish life Whether you're optimistic, cautious, or simply curious about AI, this episode offers clarity, hope, and a deeply Catholic perspective on one of the most important issues of our time. Tune in now for insightful discussion that will refresh your mind and strengthen your faith. In the News - faith, culture, and current events with heart and honesty.
Go to www.LearningLeader.com The Learning Leader Show with Ryan Hawk Buy my new book, The Price of Becoming www.LearningLeader.com/Becoming This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire one person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world has the hustle and grit to deliver. Get The Price of Becoming: The Price of Becoming is available now wherever books are sold. "Have a plan, work the plan, plan for the unexpected." From my old Miami football coach, Terry Hoeppner. It was posted in the locker room. He said it every day. I still think about it all the time. There is no hack. There is no one thing. At many keynote Q&As, someone asks me for a quick fix. The only answer is the power of compounding. Consistency, dependability, and reliability are the least sexy words of all time. And they're the whole game. Take your work seriously. Don't take yourself seriously. The best leaders go hard at the work but laugh at themselves. It's important to be able to laugh with your team. Optionality is overrated. "I'm trying to beef up my obituary. I'm not going to dabble." - Ed Latimore (Ep. 648) Live like a hawk. Hawks have eyesight eight times better than humans. They glide and observe constantly. But once they see what they want, they commit with everything they have. Be a professional noticer. Then commit fully. Talk to your people before big decisions. My dad. Miranda. And the wide network of high-caliber people I've built over 700 podcast episodes. Be specific. Off the record. Long conversations. Then trust your gut. Take bits and pieces from the best. Then find your own voice. As a brand new sales rep at LexisNexis, Rex Caswell had me interview and sit with the ten best reps in the company. I took a piece from each, mashed it together with my own personality, and eventually found my own voice. I still use that formula today. Use social media to create in-person moments. Organize dinners, meetups, coffees. Get in the room with people. Concert ticket prices and The World Cup tell you everything you need to know about how much people are craving in-person connection right now. Don't outsource your thinking to AI. You can't walk into the weight room, look around, and expect to build muscle. You have to move the weights. Use AI as a tool. Don't let it do the thinking for you. Your job is to add value to other people's lives. Coach Hoeppner sat 19-year-old me down with the other quarterback and pointed at both of us: "He adds more value to our team than you do. He gives us a better chance to win. That's why he's going to play." It was brutal. It was a very lucky moment for me to experience that in my formative years. I fell into the AI trap. The Be a Pro section originally started as a LinkedIn post that was heavily influenced by Claude. It went well on Twitter too. People DM'd me praising it. It felt great. And it scared me. I was getting the rewards without doing the work. The good old days are right now. I try to work hard when my family is asleep or at school. Between those hours, I go as hard as I can. Outside those hours, I try not to work too much. I've talked with so many dads who are older now, and their kids are out of the house. They miss the time when they were with their kids so much. I try to think of that daily. Making positive dents in the world. Leave people, places, and things better than you found them. That's how you make a positive dent, one person at a time. My philosophy on keynotes and writing: story, science, and practical application. Great storytelling to move people to the edge of their seat. Empirical evidence to make it true. Practical application to answer, "So what? Why should I care?" You have to have all 3. Our edge in coaching leadership teams: my coaches actively live what they teach. They didn't attend a seminar and get certified. They're still active coaches themselves, still leading teams in real time. That's what separates authentic teaching from performance. Push your edges. Find your Goldilocks zone. James Clear told me you don't get better at tennis by playing Roger Federer. He'll destroy you. But you also don't get better by playing a five-year-old. You need to be uncomfortable, but not so uncomfortable that you break. Shane Gillis walked off stage looking exhausted. Dan saw him live in Cincinnati. On stage, effortless. The second he stepped behind the curtain, his shoulders slumped like he was ready to fall asleep. That's what the great ones do. They make it look easy because of the price they paid to get there. My productive paranoia. Our team has to earn it every session. It creates a productive paranoia knowing that continuous improvement is necessary. The reward is bigger than the cost. It's the greatest gig in the world. I bet on myself and the team every single day because if we keep adding value, I like our chances. Reflection Questions Where are you dabbling right now? What would 100% commitment actually look like, and what's stopping you from making the call? My end-of-day prompts: What did I do today to add value to others' lives? What did I do today to push my edges? Get The Price of Becoming: The Price of Becoming is available now at learningleader.com/becoming or on Amazon. More Learning #529: James Clear - Becoming an Optimist & Building Better Habits #648: Ed Latimore - Discipline Over Feelings, Don't Dabble Your Way Through Life#602: The Learning Leader Squad - Helping Teams Become Elite & People Become Excellent Episode Chapters00:00 A Special Launch Episode: The Price of Becoming 02:29 Have a Plan, Work the Plan, Plan for the Unexpected 05:15 There Is No Hack. Just the Power of Compounding. 08:04 Take Your Work Seriously. But Not Yourself 12:31 Optionality Is Overrated: Why You Should Stop Dabbling 16:13 How I Make Big Decisions 20:34 Using Social Media to Build Real In-Person Relationships 23:27 The Danger of Using AI to Write 34:16 How I Structure My Work Days 40:47 The One at a Time Moments That Signal a Positive Dent 42:04 Leave People, Places, and Things Better Than You Found Them 50:52 Story, Science, and Practical Application 55:14 What Makes The Learning Leader Team Different 57:39 Push Your Edges: The Goldilocks Zone 01:06:24 The Real Cost of Betting on Yourself 01:10:45 EOPC
World Cup Final is this weekend MLB dugouts using AI Caitlin Clark isn't Curry Only can keep one
- Rising Material Costs Drag Down Chinese Automakers - Honda Adds Google Gemini To U.S. Lineup - BMW Launches ChatGPT Vehicle Configurator - Ford Reimagines 1964 Aurora Concept Using AI - Volkswagen Launches Affordable ID. Polo Electric - Stellantis Revives 50-50 Supplier Cost Saving Reward - Ford WEC Hypercar Engine Fires Up Successfully - Honda Backs Out of EV Segment Temporarily - Lexus Uses 3D Printed Faux Bamboo Trim - Range Rover Sport Electric Coming Soon
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- Rising Material Costs Drag Down Chinese Automakers - Honda Adds Google Gemini To U.S. Lineup - BMW Launches ChatGPT Vehicle Configurator - Ford Reimagines 1964 Aurora Concept Using AI - Volkswagen Launches Affordable ID. Polo Electric - Stellantis Revives 50-50 Supplier Cost Saving Reward - Ford WEC Hypercar Engine Fires Up Successfully - Honda Backs Out of EV Segment Temporarily - Lexus Uses 3D Printed Faux Bamboo Trim - Range Rover Sport Electric Coming Soon
In episode 167 of The Side Hustle Experiment Podcast John (https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperiment/ ) and Drew (https://www.instagram.com/realdrewd/) talk with someone who made $27,000 in 30 days doing the Amazon Influencer Program.They discusses strategies, content creation tips, and how to optimize product videos for maximum commissions.Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the bell so you don't miss future episodes with top entrepreneurs and creators.Chapters00:00 Introduction and episode overview00:29 What is the Amazon Influencer Program?01:26 How to get accepted into the program06:07 Different streams of Amazon influencer income08:29 Breakdown of June's earnings and creator connections09:22 Impact of commission rate changes and focusing on high-value products11:15 Shifting strategy to focus on products that sell well13:37 Choosing products with longer shelf life for reviews17:23 Creating better product videos with detailed demos19:15 Upgrading audio equipment for better content quality24:19 Demonstrating product features effectively25:11 The importance of making better videos for sales26:10 Turning down low-value brand deals28:02 Focusing on products with high sales potential30:55 Controlling workflow by buying products directly34:46 The power of patience and the compounding effect36:42 Using AI and dashboards to optimize workflow37:40 Streamlining content creation with fewer products38:40 Final advice: Focus, consistency, and strategic product selection#makemoneyonline #sidehustleexperimentpodcast #sidehustles Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperimentpodcast/ Listen on your favorite podcast platformYoutube: https://bit.ly/3HHklFOSpotify: https://spoti.fi/48RRKcPApple: https://apple.co/4bmaFOk Check out Drew's StuffInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/realdrewdTwitter: https://twitter.com/DrewFBACheck out John's StuffInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperiment/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SideHustleExp FREE ResourcesFREE Guide: How to Make Money Reviewing Products https://bit.ly/3HIGFSP
Rob Rene spent 25 years in Fortune 500 enterprise tech before five near-death experiences, including cancer, ignited a radical pivot to build Exodus Strong, a faith-based wellness company powered by AI. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Your body is your true business infrastructure; optimize it first, and everything downstream improves. 2. Corporate experience can be a massive advantage in startups if you leverage systems, discipline, and real-world sales lessons. 3. The future of entrepreneurship is leverage through AI; founders who build systems early will outpace those relying on hustle alone. Check out Rob's website for exclusive offers. Access the Total Body Reset Kit and bonus tools. Learn about AI-powered business systems for founders - Exodus Strong Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. Nexus Install - Have a high-ticket offer? Nexus Install builds you a custom LinkedIn prospect booking system designed to generate more quality sales calls. Email JLD at John@EOFire.com to learn more.
Political commentator Chuck Todd discusses the death of Senator Lindsey Graham and the race for a Graham Platner replacement in Maine.GOP nominee for Governor Mike Minogue joins us in Studio 3 to discuss his candidacy.Tech writer Joanna Stern on her book "I Am Not a Robot: My Year of Using AI to Do (Almost) Everything."And we open the phone lines for Am I the A-Hole, line cutting edition.
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Episode 183: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Justin and Brandyn talk about looking at AI features like tech features, Using AI to leak private repos, and solving PortSwigger's Unexploitable XSS labsFollow us on twitter at: https://x.com/ctbbpodcastGot any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback here: info@criticalthinkingpodcast.ioShoutout to YTCracker for the awesome intro music!====== Links ======Follow your hosts Rhynorater, rez0 and gr3pme on X: https://x.com/Rhynoraterhttps://x.com/rez0__https://x.com/gr3pmeCritical Research Lab:https://lab.ctbb.show/ Need a Pentest? We just launched CTBB Pentests!https://pentest.ctbb.show/Hack full time? Check out the Full-Time Hunter's Guild!https://ctbb.show/fthg====== Ways to Support CTBBPodcast ======Hop on the CTBB Discord at https://ctbb.show/discord!We also do Discord subs at $25, $10, and $5 - premium subscribers get access to private masterclasses, exploits, tools, scripts, un-redacted bug reports, etc.You can also find some hacker swag at https://ctbb.show/merch!Today's Sponsor: Check out Zero Trust Network Access:https://www.criticalthinkingpodcast.io/tl-ztna====== This Week in Bug Bounty ======How LLMs are changing Bug Bounty Interview serieshttps://www.yeswehack.com/fr/community/llms-bug-bounty-interview-aituglohttps://www.yeswehack.com/fr/community/llms-bug-bounty-interview-rhynoraterhttps://www.yeswehack.com/fr/community/llms-bug-bounty-interview-icare====== Resources ======$15k - CSPT to full account takeover, then 2FA bypass via the prototype chainhttps://whoareme.com/blog/cspt-account-takeover-2fa-bypass/Two Bypasses for Chrome's Sanitizer APIhttps://slcyber.io/research-center/two-bypasses-for-chromes-sanitizer-api/Documenting the impossible: Unexploitable XSS labshttps://portswigger.net/research/documenting-the-impossible-unexploitable-xss-labsGitLost: How We Tricked GitHub's AI Agent into Leaking Private Reposhttps://noma.security/blog/gitlost-how-we-tricked-githubs-ai-agent-into-leaking-private-repos/Chaining Razor SSTI into RCE via Reflection and Runtime Stringshttps://phsi.se/posts/chaining-razor-ssti-into-rce-via-reflection-and-runtime-strings/====== Timestamps ======(00:00:00) Introduction(00:06:07) AI Features Are Just Tech Features(00:20:02) CSPT to full Account Takeover & Other Chains(00:35:27) Sanitizer API for Chrome and Firefox(00:46:57) Solving PortSwigger's Impossible Lab & GitLost(01:01:19) SSTI into RCE via Reflection
Artificial intelligence is changing nearly every profession, including family law. But while AI can save time, improve communication, and generate ideas, it can also create costly mistakes when people rely on it without understanding its limitations.In this episode of The D Shift, Mardi Winder is joined by family law attorney Diana Romanov to discuss how AI is transforming the divorce process. Together, they explore both the opportunities and the risks of using AI during one of life's most important legal, financial, and life transitions. The conversation explains why AI should never replace legal advice, how inaccurate information and fabricated legal citations can lead to serious consequences, and why protecting your personal and financial information should always be a priority when using AI tools. They also discuss practical ways AI can support better communication, assist with brainstorming parenting schedules, and help legal professionals work more efficiently while still relying on human judgment. Whether you are considering handling parts of your divorce yourself or simply want to better understand how AI is changing the legal landscape, this episode provides practical guidance for making informed decisions while avoiding expensive mistakes.This episode explores:• When AI can be a helpful tool during divorce. • Why AI-generated legal advice should always be independently verified. • The dangers of entering confidential financial and personal information into AI platforms. • How AI can improve communication and reduce conflict. • Questions to ask before hiring a divorce attorney who uses AI. • Why even a brief consultation with an experienced attorney can prevent costly long-term problems. About the Guest:DIANA ROMANOV is a San Francisco family law attorney, licensed in California and Germany, and a certified Family Law Specialist. Fluent in English, Russian, and German, she provides counsel, representation, and mediation services across cultural lines. Previously a prosecutor at the Regional Superior Court of Berlin, Diana practiced with Beiten Burghard & Wegner and Linklaters Oppenhoff & Raedler. She earned the Justice and Diversity Center's Outstanding Pro Bono Award (2012–13) and was named a Super Lawyers Rising Star for her client care and legal expertise. Diana holds a J.D. in family law from Freie University School of Law (Berlin) and an LL.M. in US Legal Studies from Golden Gate University. Born in Kiev and raised in Germany, Diana's multicultural background enriches her empathetic approach. Drawing on her own divorce experience, she founded a boutique firm to deliver personalized, efficient solutions in custody, support, mediation, alimony, and asset division.To connect:Website: https://www.romanovlaw.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/romanovska/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FamilyLawCalifornia YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@Diana-RomanovAbout the HostMardi Winder is a Strategic Divorce Consultant and High-Conflict Divorce Coach who helps high-achieving individuals navigate divorce with clarity, confidence, and control. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience in mediation, divorce coaching and conflict resolution, she supports clients in making smart decisions while reducing emotional and financial fallout, particularly in high-conflict, high-asset and complex divorces. Mardi is the founder of Positive Communication Systems, LLC, and the Strategic Divorce Directory, LLC.For Mardi's gift: The Resilience Building Blueprint: A 28-Day Journey To A Stronger You https://www.divorcecoach4women.com/rbbConnect with Mardi on Social Media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Divorcecoach4womenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mardiwinderadams/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/divorcecoach4women/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@divorcecoach4womenThanks for Listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the PodcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave an Apple Podcast ReviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.
In this episode of the REDX Podcast, Tyler Fenn and Kent Brown take listeners behind the philosophy of Listing Academy and explain why they created a training platform focused on practical implementation rather than inspirational speeches. Drawing on decades of combined experience in real estate, coaching, prospecting, and sales leadership, they discuss the gaps they saw in traditional real estate education and how agents can bridge those gaps with repeatable systems and proven processes.Throughout the conversation, Tyler and Kent break down the complete listing operating system they teach inside Listing Academy, from generating conversations and capturing leads with context to nurturing relationships, converting appointments into listings, and continuously optimizing every step of the process. They discuss why documenting systems is essential for long-term success, how CRM automation and AI can eliminate repetitive tasks, and why the work done before a listing appointment often determines whether an agent wins the listing. They also share actionable marketing strategies, explain the importance of providing value throughout the buyer's journey, and highlight the resources available inside Listing Academy, including weekly live training, editable templates, scripts, marketing campaigns, and AI tools. Whether you're a new agent building your first systems or an experienced professional looking to create a more scalable listing business, this episode provides practical frameworks that can immediately improve your consistency and results.Here's What You'll Discover in This Episode...• Why tactical training creates better results than motivation alone.• How documenting systems helps eliminate missed opportunities and create consistency.• What the five-stage Listing Operating System looks like from lead generation to optimization.• Why the work before a listing appointment often determines whether you win the listing.• How to use CRM automation and AI to streamline repetitive business tasks.• Why nurturing contacts based on their buying journey creates stronger relationships.• How weekly marketing content keeps agents top of mind with their database.• What separates successful listing agents from those who operate reactively.• Why step-by-step implementation leads to lasting business growth.• How Listing Academy provides practical resources agents can immediately put into action.JUMP TO THESE TOPICS00:00 –
Introduction What happens when the lawyer who spent his nights cleaning up coverage disputes decides to build the software himself? Most insurtech is built by engineers learning insurance, and Dan Schuleman came at it the other way. He practiced insurance coverage law, watched a late claim letter turn into a bad-faith fight, and built Qumis so the people reading policies actually understand what the words mean. Guest Bio Dan Schuleman is co-founder and CEO of Qumis, the Chicago company building attorney-trained AI that reads and interprets insurance policies for brokers, underwriters, and claims teams. He spent his early career as an insurance coverage attorney at Am Law 200 firms, advising carriers and policyholders on high-stakes commercial claims, then became an early legal hire and Associate General Counsel at Kin Insurance, now a unicorn. Qumis raised an oversubscribed $4.3 million seed in February 2026, after a $2.2 million pre-seed, and its technology is used by five of the fifteen largest U.S. brokers, including NFP and Brown & Brown. Key Topics -Claims adjusters are practicing law. An adjuster without a law degree still reads a legal contract every day and forms an opinion on how a court would interpret it, which is the overlap Qumis is built around. -The coverage letter that went out late. Dan traces Qumis back to a hotel roof claim that turned into a bad-faith dispute because the letter did not go out in time. -The bench of digital experts. Ask Qumis a question and a lead agent assembles specialist agents that each examine the policy and then synthesize one cited answer, the way a well-resourced firm puts a team on a file. -A 97% lawyer-agreement rate, with citations. Every output traces back to the source text and the reasoning behind it, so an adjuster can agree or disagree instead of trusting a black box. -Where AI stops and a lawyer starts. Dan calls coverage interpretation one of the hardest things to automate, and he does not see humans leaving the process any time soon. -Insurance's spreadsheet moment. He compares the shift to accountants and Excel, where the tabulating goes away and the judgment and creative work expand. -Commodifying routine coverage counsel. Routine coverage questions that get outsourced to outside counsel are the part Dan expects AI to absorb first, changing when and how firms engage lawyers. Notable Quotes "AI isn't going to replace humans, but humans using AI will." "The product is a promise, and then the promise is expressed in a whole bunch of legalese." "I saw it play out in the claims context, where a comma could mean a million bucks." "I have 500 pages of PDF on my desk, and I need to spend the next eight hours figuring out what the issues are and getting the letter out. We can turn that down into half an hour, with likely a more accurate output." Resources Guest: Qumis: https://www.qumis.ai Dan Schuleman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielschuleman/ Host & Organization: Joshua R. Hollander on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuarhollander/ Horton International (USA): https://www.horton-usa.com/ Insurtech Leadership Podcast (LinkedIn Showcase): https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/insurtech-leadership-show Subscribe & Review If this episode was useful, subscribe and leave a review. The Insurtech Leadership Podcast is on YouTube, Podbean, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.
Trading Nut | Trader Interviews - Forex, Futures, Stocks (Robots & More)
Former Marine, algorithm programmer, and professional momentum trader Jamar James explains how institutions really trade, why win rate is overrated, how AI is changing the trading landscape, and the psychology required to survive long enough to become consistently profitable. https://jamar-james - Jamar's Links
Hour 3 for 7/15/26 Drew and Dr. Jeff Gardner discuss his new book Landscapes of Grace (1:00) the importance of nature (7:58), and the threat of AI (13:57). Topics/Call: AI is equivalent to the bomb (31:15), Dr. Jeff's book (39:49), the transcendentals (45:57), I didn't get a cell phone (48:34), Using AI for good (50:47), AI cannibalizing the customer base (52:24), and fertility (54:07). Link: Landscapes of Grace
Using AI with integrity is the question every Human Design entrepreneur is wrestling with right now. There's real pressure to either go all-in on AI or swear it off completely, and neither one is the answer. The move that actually works is learning to use the tools without handing over your own authority. In this episode, Nicole breaks down both sides of it. First, AI and Human Design specifically: the wave of "Human Design chatbot coaches" promising to read your chart and hand you a seven-figure business, and why "just tell me what to do" is the exact opposite of what your design is meant to give you. Then, AI in your actual business: a simple integrity filter for deciding what to hand off, the difference between chatbots and AI agents that work like employees on your team, and the tools she actually uses to save hours every week. You'll come away with a rule of thumb for what to outsource, permission to repurpose your own content without the guilt, and a clear sense of the one thing no AI should ever touch: your own thinking. Links: To download our FREE Guide - Your Brand Edge by Human Design Profile, go to nicolelaino.com/edge or DM Nicole "EDGE" on Instagram To book a private reading with Nicole go to nicolelaino.com/human-design-readings We have a NEW HD membership community where you get ALL of our monthly HD Masterclasses included and so much more!! It is all about creating alignment, action, and consistency in your business with Human Design. To join The HD Authority Lab click here: nicolelaino.com/lab To download WSPR Flow, the dictation software Nicole mentioned in the episode, CLICK HERE. If you enjoyed this week's episode, I'd so appreciate you doing a few things for me: Please subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tag me @nicolelainoofficial on your IG stories with a story of you listening to the podcast and I'll make sure to share your post!
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AI-driven content decisions increasingly prioritize efficiency over values. David Ebner, founder of Content Workshop, examines why brands cutting teams for "AI efficiency" undermine the very productivity gains they claim to pursue. The conversation covers developing a defensible brand point of view, distinguishing values-aligned decisions from purely cost-driven ones, and reframing AI as a multiplier that scales human capacity rather than replaces it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How are large language models changing the way security vulnerabilities are found? Richard chats with Sami Laiho about the rapidly changing landscape in security exploits. Certain LLM models like Anthropic's Mythos and Microsoft MDASH are optimized to find software vulnerabilities - and potentially fix them. And so there is an arms race of sorts, repairing old vulnerabilities before LLMs in the hands of black hats can exploit them. But what about everyone else? Sami talks about getting LLMs working for your organization to test for potential security risks and assess the impact of new vulnerabilities as they appear. Links Palo Alto Networks Claude Mythos Microsoft MDASH Zero Day Clock Security Update Guide Recorded June 19, 2026
Yellow leaves, chewed-up plants, and tomatoes that suddenly stop producing can make it feel like your garden is falling apart. But many common midsummer garden problems have simple explanations once you know what to look for. In this episode, you'll learn how to diagnose yellowing leaves, tell the difference between nutrient deficiencies and diseases, identify what's eating your plants, and understand why heat can interfere with tomato and pepper production. These practical gardening tips will help you troubleshoot problems with more confidence and avoid treating the wrong issue.
Artificial intelligence is changing the way people manage their money—but should you trust it with your financial future? In this solo episode, Travis Chappell and producer Eric break down a recent Financial Planning Association study that tested seven major AI tools on real-world financial planning scenarios. They discuss where AI shines, where it falls short, and why human judgment is still irreplaceable when making important financial decisions. From investment advice and fiduciary responsibility to gambling trends and prediction markets, this episode explores the intersection of technology, personal responsibility, and smart money management. On this episode we talk about: What a new Financial Planning Association study reveals about AI-generated financial advice Why AI tools often give dramatically different recommendations for the exact same financial situation The importance of working with fiduciary financial advisors instead of relying solely on AI or influencers The risks of AI hallucinations, bias, and the lack of legal accountability for financial advice How prediction markets, sports betting, and online gambling are creating new financial risks for younger investors Top 3 Takeaways AI is an excellent tool for running financial calculations, exploring scenarios, and learning basic concepts—but it shouldn't be trusted to make final financial decisions. Financial advice is highly personal. A fiduciary advisor who understands your goals and circumstances will almost always provide better guidance than generic AI recommendations. Whether you're investing, gambling, or following financial influencers, you're ultimately responsible for your financial decisions. Use every tool wisely and verify advice before acting on it. Notable Quotes "AI is a great thing to play with, ask questions, and do quick math—but you're still responsible for where you decide to put your finances." "It's a great starting point, but not a finishing point." "Money only solves your money problems, but it's easier to solve the rest of your problems with money in the bank." Connect with Travis Chappell: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travischappell/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travischappell/ Other: https://travischappell.com/ A Word from Our Sponsors: - Visit DrinkAG1.com/TMM to get a free AG1 Travel Case with 7 free AG1Travel Packs in your Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription order while supplies last. - Go to Leesa.com for 25% OFF select mattresses (through July 26, 2026) PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code TMM, exclusive for my listeners - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney -Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Prompt engineering is useful, but it isn't the marketing skill that will define the future. In this episode, Lori Jones and Dan Nestle explain why strategic thinking, authority, and AI-powered research are becoming the real competitive advantage for modern marketers.And don't forget! You can crush your marketing strategy with just a few minutes a week by signing up for the StrategyCast Newsletter. You'll receive weekly bursts of marketing tips, clips, resources, and a whole lot more. Visit https://strategycast.com/ for more details.==Let's Break It Down==01:56 Dan's marketing journey and building enterprise brands04:41 How AI would have transformed marketing at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries12:25 AI's biggest impact on content creation and research15:15 Can AI shorten complex B2B sales cycles?17:25 Using AI to improve organizational alignment19:47 Competitive analysis in minutes instead of weeks23:57 Rethinking audience segmentation with AI26:57 Where marketers still misunderstand AI29:04 Executive authority, thought leadership, and AI credibility33:15 Building authority that AI can recognize34:11 Final marketing lessons and key takeaways==Where You Can Find Us==Website: https://strategycast.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strategy_cast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strategycast==Leave a Review==Hey there, StrategyCast fans!If you've found our tips and tricks on marketing strategies helpful in growing your business, we'd be thrilled if you could take a moment to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Your feedback not only supports us but also helps others discover how they can elevate their business game!
What if the biggest advantage in today's markets isn't making more trades or winning every debate—but knowing when to step back? Lance Roberts & Jon Penn examine two powerful ideas: why constantly trying to be "right" can actually hurt investment returns, and how today's financial markets increasingly resemble gambling platforms fueled by constant speculation, options trading, prediction markets, sports betting, and cryptocurrencies. 0:00 INTRO 0:54 - Mixed Market & Heightened VIX on Semi-conductors 4:41 - Markets Trying to Breakout of Wedge 9:18 - Candid Coffee Tease 10:01 - The Challenge of Investing in Current Market 12:18 - The Velocity of Information Makes us Worse Investors 18:15 - Being an Unemotional Investor - Be Like Spock 24:08 - Don't Benchmark Portfolio to High Water Mark 24:35 - We've Been Bred to Compete 26:07 - Gamification of Markets - 7 Rules of Poker 29:19 - When Enough is Enough 34:57 - Spotting Bubbles 36:12 - Using AI for Financial Advice 40:54 - AI is Not a Fiduciary 42:55 - Burt's Question on Solo 401k's & Roths Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist, Lance Roberts, CIO, w Senior Investment Advisor, Jonathan Penn, CFP Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer ------- Do you enjoy our content? Rate us on Google: https://bit.ly/4b9JtEo ------- Watch Today's Full Video on our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/live/K-mLdepNr6Y?feature=share ------- Watch today's "Before the Bell" premarket commentary, "Oil, Chips, and a Market at Support," https://youtu.be/rk3wl-CHUKs ------- Watch our previous show, "Why Spotting Bubbles Is So Hard" https://youtube.com/live/7bEwrd8UCHM ------- Articles mentioned in this report: "Poker (Gambling) Can Teach You To Be A Better Investor" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/poker-gambling-can-teach-you-to-be-a-better-investor/ 'Spock And The Logic Based Approach To Volatility" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/spock-and-the-logic-based-approach-to-volatility/ "Spotting Market Bubbles: Why History Says It's Nearly Impossible" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/spotting-market-bubbles-why-history-says-its-nearly-impossible/ --- Get more info & commentary: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/insights/real-investment-daily/ ------- * REGISTER for our next Candid Coffee, "Narrative Busters: Market Stories Investors Should Approach With Caution," Saturday, July 18, 2026: https://streamyard.com/watch/RfJtCj2byfDr --- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN --- Subscribe to SimpleVisor : https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new --- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #StockMarket #Semiconductors #OilPrices #TechnicalAnalysis #Investing #BehavioralFinance #LongTermInvesting #RiskManagement #WealthBuilding
Joanna Stern: I Am Not a Robot Joanna Stern is an Emmy Award-winning technology journalist who was previously the personal technology columnist at The Wall Street Journal. For many years, she has been one of the most recognizable and entertaining voices in consumer tech, and she just recently launched her own media company and YouTube channel called New Things. Her new book is I Am Not a Robot: My Year Using AI to Do (Almost) Everything (Amazon, Bookshop)*. What if you decided to go to AI first for virtually everything in your life? Joanna Stern decided to do exactly that and captured it all in her recent book. In this episode, we explore how those implications are showing up for a lot of us in the workplace. Key Points Customer service functions are one of many places where organizations are already using AI to supplement or replace work that people used to do. Some aspects of AI work are preferred by both customers and employees. For others, having people in the loop is essential. AI may eliminate some jobs and hiring. It also presents an opportunity to create work that is more interesting. For many aspects of work and research, AI is useful as a “first pass” that helps the human spend more time doing the things that humans do. The AI pushback is real and helpful. It allows us to grapple with how we use new technology and the best way for it to show up in our work and lives. Resources Mentioned I Am Not a Robot: My Year Using AI to Do (Almost) Everything by Joanna Stern (Amazon, Bookshop)* New Things by Joanna Stern Related Episodes Principles for Using AI at Work, with Ethan Mollick (episode 674) Becoming an AI-Savvy Leader, with David De Cremer (episode 710) Using AI to Make Networking Easier, with Ruth Gotian (episode 766) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic. To accelerate your learning, uncover more inside Coaching for Leaders Plus.
Welcome back to Barn Talk! Today's episode is all about Taylor Moyer, a guy who swapped the fast lane of NASCAR for the wide-open spaces of cattle ranching outside Charlotte, North Carolina. The conversation focused on Taylor's wild ride from pit crews to pasture, where he's doubled his ranch's acreage, built his own family home, jumped into ag-tourism, dabbled in tech, gone viral on social media, and still found time to be a hands-on dad. A key theme that emerged was Taylor's willingness to shake up the status quo. The discussion explored how he made his dream of running a profitable ranch come true from scratch, why he doesn't stress about "the way it's always been done," and how he leans on new ideas like artificial intelligence to make things easier. Several points were raised about building great relationships, finding the right mentors, and being super intentional about why and how you do things especially when it comes to business and family. If you've ever wondered how to carve your own path in agriculture, balance work and home, or just love a good story about reinventing yourself and making it stick, you'll get plenty of laughs, encouragement, and real ideas from this episode. Taylor's journey proves that with curiosity, hustle, and the right people around you, you can blaze your own trail and really enjoy the ride. JOIN THE BARN TALK NEWSLETTER & GET LIVE EVENT ACCESS: We're on a mission to get 10,000 subscribers, and once we do, we're hosting a live event at the barn! Sign up to get exclusive access to tickets and details.
#731: What if the best way to test a new hire wasn't a resume, but a two-hour breakfast? One CEO built his entire hiring process around it — and it worked. Lorraine Marchand spent three decades in leadership roles at companies like IBM, Bristol-Myers Squibb, and LabCorp, and interviewed more than 120 CEOs for her book on what actually makes teams innovate. Now she teaches at Wharton and Columbia Business School, and in this episode she joins Paula to share what really works. In this episode, we discuss: How one CEO used a casual team breakfast to test whether a new hire was the right fit before they came on board A simple three-question test to figure out if a bad job culture is fixable, or if it's time to start looking elsewhere Why a weekly 30-minute habit of talking about what's not working can make a team stronger How to network your way into opportunities early in your career, even if you're worried AI will replace you first What new research on memory loss and heavy AI use means for how you should be using these tools How to protect your job in your 50s and 60s as companies push AI adoption on everyone Where Marchand thinks the next wave of entrepreneurial opportunity is actually hiding (hint: it's not another app) Whether you're building a team from scratch, trying to decide if a toxic job is worth fixing, or just trying to use AI without losing your edge, this episode gives you practical takeaways you can put to use right away. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS Note: Timestamps may vary slightly depending on dynamic ad placements. (02:00) – The team breakfast test: how one CEO used a shared meal to hire the right people (17:38) Should you try to fix a bad culture, or start looking for a new job? (26:29) Why people follow good bosses, not companies (28:26) Networking advice for people early in their career (30:25) What heavy AI use might be doing to your memory and thinking (31:06) AI job displacement and the skills worth building now (50:56) Using AI as a thought partner to build emotional intelligence (58:23) Advice for workers in their 50s and 60s worried about AI and ageism (1:06:00) Building a team of humans and AI "agents" — including an AI board of directors (1:14:43) Where Marchand sees the next wave of entrepreneurship and innovation heading
In this raw, unfiltered conversation, 19 Keys and Red Pill reveal they discussed OpenAI seven years ago with Idris Sandu before anyone knew what it was—and break down why most people are already too late. They expose the "100 Monkey Theory" strategy: instead of working alone, 100 people using AI simultaneously can generate 2.1 million digital assets and hit the 5% coherence threshold needed to shift an entire culture's trajectory.The conversation dives deep into why using public AI platforms like ChatGPT is equivalent to "asking the British Empire for sovereignty," advocating instead for local AI models that can't be manipulated by corporations or governments. They introduce PREEM—"Platforms Rule Everything Around Me"—explaining why infrastructure around your influence now matters more than going viral. The duo reflects on how Nipsey Hussle's unrealized Bitcoin vision would have made millions crypto-rich during the pandemic, and why his death represented a stolen future for hood tech and financial sovereignty.19 Keys and Red Pill dissect "atomization," the hyper-individualism that capitalism weaponizes to keep people isolated, broke, and distracted—dollar-cost-averaging at clubs instead of building collective wealth. They discuss China's quantum computers connecting to CERN, the shift from creators as individuals to creators as institutions, and why speed and coordination are becoming the ultimate assets in a world where AI can build physical technology faster than humans. The verdict is clear: the quantum quickening is here, and those without infrastructure, trust, community ownership, and AI fluency are being left behind while asking basic questions everyone else answered years ago.Instagram: 19_keysSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/19keys/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
What if the infinite shelf of e-commerce hasn't made customers more confident, but has instead created a new kind of friction: the paralysis of endless choice?Agility requires brands to shift their focus from simply providing more options to actively helping customers navigate them.Today, we're going to talk about:- Understanding the modern customer journey when discovery is no longer the primary problem.- Building value as a "decision layer" that sits on top of commerce, rather than competing with it.- Using AI not just for personalization, but for simplification and decision support.To help me discuss this topic, I'd like to welcome, Dan Bennett, CMO, and Alexandra Seaman, Co-Founder and SVP at Furniture.com.About Dan BennettDan Bennett is Chief Marketing Officer and founding team member at Furniture.com, where he's reshaping furniture retail through AI, data, and an open marketplace model. Since 2022, Dan has helped scale the company to 80+ employees across two offices, connecting millions of shoppers with hundreds of brands. Before Furniture.com, he was CMO at Packable, a Carlyle-backed e-commerce platform that grew into Amazon's largest third-party marketplace partner and reached a $2 billion valuation. Earlier, Dan spent over a decade leading digital and brand strategy at McCann and Grey, driving growth for global names like P&G, Facebook, Microsoft, and Nike. Dan brings a focus on clear priorities, fast execution, and building teams that fuel sustainable growth.Dan Bennett on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bennettdaniel/About Alexandra SeamanAlex Seaman is Co-Founder and SVP at Furniture.com, where she leads strategy and partnerships for a fast-growing furniture shopping platform redefining how people discover and buy furniture. Since launch, she has expanded the platform to more than 70 participating retailers and earned recognition as one of Furniture Today's “40 Under 40.”---------- Resources ----------Furniture.com: https://www.furniture.comThe Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://aglbrnd.co/r/2868abd8085a9703We're proud to be a media partner for #MAICON26 - Oct. 13-15! Learn how AI can power your marketing and business and help you grow smarter. Use code AGILE150 to save! https://aglbrnd.co/r/7fe458ced0f04658Reach your customers with Reddit. Spend $500 in ad spend, get $500 back in ad credit! Learn more: https://advertalize.com/r/491818c79fb1873fChaser is the only Slack-native project management platform that helps teams turn messages into tracked tasks, automate follow-ups, and maintain team-wide visibility, without adopting another tool. Now integrated with Claude and other generative AI tools, Chaser is the only platform that brings AI-powered project management into Slack, where teams already work. Chaser is based in Toronto, Canada. Learn more at trychaser.com.The most influential minds in software, AI, and engineering leadership will be at WeAreDevelopers World Congress North America, September 23-25 in San Jose. Learn more: https://aglbrnd.co/r/60a7299222a7bcf1Enjoyed the show? Tell us more at and give us a rating so others can find the show at: https://aglbrnd.co/r/faaed112fc9887f3Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstromDon't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://aglbrnd.co/r/35ded3ccfb6716baCheck out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.comThe Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.