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OH… Those Pesky Little Terms and Policies

I learned something in the hospital (why I was in the hospital is a story for another day). If you have ever been admitted overnight, you know that sleep is a challenge. Between the nurses, doctors, and others coming into your room every half hour, you have machines that beep and whine when they are…

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The Cost of Marketing

There is no doubt that technology is changing fast. During an Uber ride I had, the driver, George, said to me, “I am getting a quote on replacing my roof. The company just needs the address and does not even send out a person. They use satellite images and AI to calculate the cost and…

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Creating Content in an AI World – IQ+EQ = SQ

I have been in the marketing game a long time. When I wrote my first book, I was introduced to the world of marketing influencers. Although I was trying to become one, I never made it my main source of income; instead, I used it as a way to introduce myself to potential clients. That…

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I Had a Conversation with AI About All the Hype Around Artificial Intelligence?

Layla as a Calendar Model I saw an ad on Facebook from a company looking for the pet of the year, which invited you to submit a picture of your pet to be considered for their annual calendar. I said to myself, “I'll bite”, and I submitted a portrait-sized (tall) photo to see if they…

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Heating Up Business Leftovers

I live with my wife, Kim, and our dog, Layla. When it comes to making meals at home, Kim has that down to a science. One thing I can say is that we often have leftovers. For example, when we do Taco Tuesday, we almost always get a second meal out of the cooked food.…

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It's no secret that I love technology. I have been a geek since I was a little kid, and I still embrace it and love to learn into my senior years. I have worked with computers since my teens. I've built multiple recording studios, ranging from patching together a recorder with a PA system to…

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