Fall is a natural time for reflection. Farmers harvest their fields, schools issue report cards, and many of us take stock of the year before we sprint into the holidays. For businesses experimenting with AI, this season is no different—it’s time to...
One theme that came up at our inaugural IA•AI meetup is that businesses are excited about AI—but stuck on where to start. Everyone has ideas. Everyone wants to “do something with AI.” But too many individual or teams spin their wheels without a clear...
...This email is a little different than my usual—I’m using it to share something exciting: the launch of a new tech meetup I’m helping to initiate...I’m thrilled to announce the upcoming IA•AI (Iowa Artificial Intelligence) meetup, taking place for...
This time of year always seems to sneak up on me. Summer—with its family vacations, camping trips, and those long, sun-filled days—ends abruptly, leaving us with cooler temps, shorter days, and kids back in school. Suddenly, our attention shifts back...
You may have noticed I've bit quieter lately. That’s because I took some intentional time off for road trips, events, and outdoor adventures with family. I hope you’ve had the chance to do the same! Stepping away from the daily grind offers a rare op...
In today’s “always-on” tech culture, the line between work and rest can blur, leaving us stretched thin. When you are distracted or neglect your own well-being—sacrificing sleep, exercise, or downtime—it’s not just you who suffers; your team, technol...
I sent my newsletter titled "Uncertainty: Choosing Not To Participate" last week, after which I was asked to join Doug Wagner on the June 20, 2025 edition of the Morning Show to chat about navigating uncertainty—in business and life.We chatted about...
Over the past year, as headlines have been dominated by the US presidential election, economic shifts, global conflicts, and now the uncertainty of 2025 tariff changes, I’ve found myself regularly coming back to a guiding principle related to "uncert...
I’ve noticed recently several support requests from clients struggling with email deliverability, anti-spam protocols, and compliance issues. This is a classic example of how bad actors—spammers, phishers, and scammers—have made life more difficult f...
When it comes to technology projects—whether it’s e-commerce, websites, web applications, mobile apps, backend systems, integrations, or other initiatives—one of the first questions I often ask my clients is:“What would a home run look like for you?”...
