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Be Different: Escape the Competition, Create Value, and Change the Game by Marty Strong is a business and leadership guide that challenges conventional thinking and encourages individuals and organizations to embrace innovation and creativity. The book draws on the author’s extensive experience as a retired Navy SEAL, business leader, and entrepreneur.
Key Themes and Insights:
Differentiation as a Strategy
Marty Strong emphasizes the importance of standing out in a competitive landscape. He encourages leaders to focus on creating unique value rather than following industry norms or engaging in cutthroat competition.Creative Problem-Solving
The book advocates for adopting a mindset that seeks solutions outside the conventional playbook. By questioning assumptions and taking calculated risks, individuals and organizations can find new opportunities for growth.Resilience and Adaptability
Drawing from his military background, Strong highlights the importance of resilience in overcoming challenges. He connects this to the business world, where adaptability to changing circumstances is crucial for long-term success.Empowering Leadership
Strong underscores the value of empowering teams to think differently, innovate, and take ownership of their roles. Effective leadership involves fostering an environment where creativity thrives.Customer-Centric Innovation
The author stresses understanding and anticipating customer needs as a foundation for creating products and services that truly stand out. Businesses that prioritize customer satisfaction can build lasting loyalty.Practical Tools and Techniques:
The book provides actionable strategies for adopting a "be different" mindset, including ways to shift company culture, develop unique value propositions, and inspire teams to embrace innovation.
Audience:
Be Different is ideal for entrepreneurs, business leaders, and anyone looking to escape mediocrity and redefine success on their terms. It combines practical advice with inspirational anecdotes, making it both insightful and motivating.
If you're looking to rethink your approach to leadership and business growth, this book offers a roadmap to create value and redefine the game.
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Karl spoke to Thomas Noh, the Founder of Sociable AI and they have an indepth conversation about his journey to founding the company and his vision of how his technology is enhancing social media engagements for brands and companies.
Sociable.AI: Revolutionizing Digital Communication and EngagementIn an age where digital interactions dominate, the quest for more meaningful and impactful connections has never been more pressing. Enter Sociable.AI, a groundbreaking platform that is reshaping the landscape of communication through artificial intelligence. By integrating advanced technology with human-centric design, Sociable.AI aims to transform how businesses and individuals interact online, bridging the gap between personalization and scalability.
What is Sociable.AI?
Sociable.AI is a cutting-edge artificial intelligence platform designed to enhance digital engagement. It combines natural language processing (NLP), machine learning, and sentiment analysis to craft tailored interactions that resonate with users. Whether it’s a business looking to strengthen customer relationships or individuals seeking more intuitive digital connections, Sociable.AI provides tools to make online communication as effective as in-person exchanges.
Key Features of Sociable.AI
Hyper-Personalized Communication
Sociable.AI uses real-time data analysis to understand user preferences, tone, and context, enabling hyper-personalized responses. This feature is particularly beneficial for businesses looking to elevate customer service or marketers seeking to improve conversion rates.Scalable Human-Like Interaction
Unlike traditional AI tools that may feel robotic, Sociable.AI creates interactions that mimic genuine human communication. It can handle large volumes of inquiries or conversations while maintaining an authentic and empathetic tone.Advanced Sentiment Analysis
Understanding emotion is a cornerstone of meaningful communication. Sociable.AI's sentiment analysis identifies user emotions, allowing responses to be empathetic and contextually relevant.Versatile Applications
Sociable.AI is adaptable across industries, from customer service and e-commerce to education and social platforms. Its versatility makes it a game-changer for any organization aiming to enhance digital interactions.How Sociable.AI is Changing the Game
Enhanced Customer Experiences
Businesses leveraging Sociable.AI can deliver 24/7 support without compromising quality, ensuring customers feel valued and understood.Streamlined Team Efficiency
By automating repetitive communication tasks, Sociable.AI allows teams to focus on strategic initiatives, reducing burnout and enhancing productivity.Inclusive Communication
Sociable.AI's adaptability ensures that digital interactions cater to diverse audiences, making platforms more accessible and inclusive.Data-Driven Insights
The platform provides detailed analytics, offering actionable insights into user behavior and preferences to refine communication strategies.More Information Sociable AI
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Last year (2023) a conversation about creativity and innovation around art started about a great artist.
The Picasso Celebration 1973-2023: 50th anniversary of the death of Pablo Picasso. This celebration triggered the desire to bring the amazing art of Picasso over to the United States to stimulate interaction with businesses and education and encourage creativity.
Karl talks to Andy Martinez, the President of the TECC (Texas European Chamber of Commerce) and their plans to bring over to Texas some wonderful pieces of art by Picasso.
LEARN MORE: The Business of the Art - Creativity and Innovation Inspiration - BCN NewsPablo Picasso from Malaga (10/25/1881 - 04/08/1973), as loved in Spain as in France, and internationally.
Pablo Picasso was a multiple creator, he equally dominated the classical painting of his early years, as well as engraving, lithographic printing and other pictorial techniques. He painted from ceramics to an allegorical mural to peace, such as his 'Guernica'. And he was not alien to sculptural creation. His work is that of a complete creator. His inspiration always found him working on a new work. He placed the cubist avant-garde ahead of his contemporary fellow artists. He was a tireless worker. He played all the styles and had time to dance, go to the bullfights and surround himself in very Spanish parties with his best friends. He was also a skillful negotiator of his art.
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Karl spoke to Matt Frankenbery, CEO of Pitsco Education and Eric Simmons, Director of Sales of Pitsco Education in our continuing series of segments with STEM in Schools and Eduardo Galindo.
Learn More: https://www.bcn.news/stem-in-schools/
Pitsco Education: Inspiring Innovation in Education
Pitsco Education is a leading provider of innovative educational resources and solutions that aim to engage students in hands-on learning experiences. Founded in 1971 by a former teacher, Pitsco has grown from a small company into a significant player in the field of educational products, particularly in the realms of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education.
Mission and Vision
Pitsco Education's mission is to help educators inspire students to learn by providing engaging, hands-on experiences that develop critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and creativity. Their vision is to create a world where all students can achieve their potential through innovative learning experiences that are both meaningful and enjoyable.
Product Offerings
Pitsco offers a wide range of products and solutions designed to enhance educational experiences for students of all ages. These include:
1. **STEM Kits and Curriculum**: Pitsco's STEM kits are designed for various grade levels and cover a range of topics, from robotics and engineering to environmental science. These kits provide educators with the tools to facilitate hands-on learning and help students apply their knowledge in real-world situations.
2. **Maker and Tinkering Supplies**: Recognizing the importance of creativity in learning, Pitsco provides a variety of maker supplies that encourage students to build, invent, and explore. These resources support the maker movement in education, allowing students to engage in design thinking and iterative problem-solving.
3. **Robotics and Coding**: With the increasing importance of technology in education, Pitsco offers a variety of robotics and coding products. These resources help students develop essential skills in programming, engineering, and teamwork.
4. **Professional Development**: Pitsco Education is committed to supporting educators through professional development opportunities. They offer training and workshops designed to equip teachers with the skills and knowledge to effectively implement hands-on learning in their classrooms.
Educational Philosophy
At the heart of Pitsco Education’s approach is the belief that students learn best when they are actively engaged in the learning process. Their educational philosophy emphasizes experiential learning, where students are encouraged to explore, experiment, and collaborate. By fostering a learning environment that prioritizes inquiry and hands-on activities, Pitsco helps students develop a deeper understanding of complex concepts and prepare for future challenges.
Impact on Education
Pitsco Education has made a significant impact on education by transforming traditional teaching methods and promoting a more interactive and engaging approach to learning. Their products have been implemented in schools across the United States and beyond, enabling educators to create dynamic learning environments that inspire curiosity and innovation.
Through partnerships with schools, educators, and community organizations, Pitsco continues to champion the importance of STEM education. Their commitment to making learning accessible and enjoyable has helped to spark interest in STEM fields among students, encouraging them to pursue careers in these vital areas.
Conclusion
Pitsco Education stands at the forefront of the movement to enhance educational experiences through innovative, hands-on learning solutions. By providing educators with the tools they need to inspire and engag -
We are proud to be a partner with STEM in Schools and Summa Caussa to help educate you on the ULTIMATE Ecosystem that is available to organizations and corporations to participate in.
We have spoken to hundreds of corporate executives and they told us of the challenges they face trying to understand what STEM and educational programs are best for them, and that meet their objectives.
STEM in Schools has developed a network of amazing partners that complement each other and deliver results.
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BCN News has partnered with STEM in Schools and in our first in our series of conversations Karl speaks with STEM in Schools president Eduardo Galindo, Dee Memon, from Kids Robotics Academy and Max Ringleheim of Infento, North America. They talk about their partnership together and how they are developing programs that are going to help shape the students of the future.
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Karl is always talking to subject matter experts about how they can help companies grow.
Karl had a great conversation with Jim Buffington, a leading expert in future-ready tax software and innovative accounting technology with Intuit, and gave some amazing insights on how ProConnect Tax, is the ONLY professional tax software with built in-tax advisory and insights, that empowers the industry with digital tax strategies and compliance solutions for new laws.
Tax firms are currently encountering significant challenges, including ongoing staffing shortages and the complexities of preparing for 2025 tax policy changes. These combined pressures not only affect tax professionals' sense of accomplishment but also negatively impact their job satisfaction and career opportunities.
Tax professionals and CPAs are working long hours to manage tax reform and compensate for workforce shortages. A solution that not only enables them to offer clients significant savings with customized tax plans but also leverages automation to fill resource gaps and offers cloud-based flexibility to work from anywhere at any time is crucial—these advantages help busy tax professionals streamline tax workflows and adapt to tax law changes. Despite these hurdles, optimism prevails as Intuit’s ProConnect Tax software pioneers new paths in tax compliance and strategic tax planning for 2025.
Here are some great resource links to learn more:
QBOA for Accountants: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/accountants/products-solutions/accounting/online/ProConnect Tax: https://accountants.intuit.com/tax-software/tax-online/
Education Center: https://accountants.intuit.com/training/
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With inflation coming in hot in the last PCE report, the outlook for Fed cuts in the second half of 2024 is getting more bleak by the minute.
Rather than selling, homeowners are rethinking their money-making strategies and are entering the Short Term Rental market heading into the Summer. Homeowners need to know how to maximize profits and exactly what they need to do to comply with local regulations.
Pam Knudsen, senior director of compliance at Avalara MyLodgeTax discusses how owners can to set themselves up for success using AirBnB and other Short Term Rental market platforms with an actionable list of best practices.
About Pam Knudsen
Pam Knudsen is Senior Director of Compliance at Avalara MyLodgeTax, leading the Lodging tax team and Returns Experience/Reconciliation team for Sales & Use. She serves as a leading voice in vacation rental tax compliance and regulation, in addition to bringing in-depth experience across software/SaaS technology as well as ERP systems. Pam joined Avalara in 2012. -
Whimstay is dedicated to offering the best deals on last-minute vacation rentals.
We offer the biggest discounts on bookings made within 30 days of check-in, but we also ensure great deals year-round compared to other major booking sites.
We do this by partnering with professional property managers to offer exclusive discounts on properties that might otherwise remain unrented. On average, guests save nearly 25%, and over $200 per booking.
Featuring an extensive selection of vacation rental homes, condos, cabins, villas, and resorts, Whimstay is becoming the go-to choice for savvy travelers. -
Whimstay recently emerged as the industry leading travel site for booking last-minute vacation rentals at fantastic rates.If of interest I can look into getting a media rate discount if you (or someone else from your team) if you want to try Whimstay to book a getaway yourself.
US based start-up Whimstay announced last month that bookings are up 400% last year compared with 2022 and that it attracted 1.2 million unique users to its site in 2023.
The improved growth is attributed to new features, functionality, doubling its number of listings and forming several strategic partnerships.
Whimstay has significantly outperformed other online travel agencies and booking sites, emerging as the marketplace leader for bookings made within 30 days of check-in.
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Creating fun and accessible chemistry stories has been a labor of love for Colleen as a retired University of Arizona chemistry professor and author of a series of kid’s chemistry comic books. In 2023, the PBS short documentary, “Comic Book Chemistry” was awarded an Emmy. This documentary centered around Colleen’s vision, chemistry comic book series and her success with teaching college-level chemistry concepts to kids. During Colleen’s 30 years of teaching chemistry, she became aware that her students were struggling with basic concepts, including fluency with the symbols for the elements themselves. These comic books, videos, and activities are Colleen’s gift to all future scientists – one that will help them succeed in college chemistry.
Colleen holds a Ph.D. in chemistry from Penn State University, was awarded a Chateaubriand Fellowship to conduct research at the Universite Pasteur in Strasbourg, France under the direction of Nobel Prize Winner, Jean-Marie Lehn. Colleen was a tenured faculty member with research expertise in environmental toxicology, medicinal chemistry, and chemistry education. She has published four chemistry textbooks, over 30 peer-reviewed articles, and has presented her work globally.
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Karl talks to Michael Steiner, Marty Strong and Dr. Jens Hartmann in our NEW series Masters of Disruption, which was the brain child of Marty Strong who is a Board Member of BEST Robotics.
Our spotlight shines on Dr. Jens Hartmann who is an award winning executive focusing on change management and culture change.
Dr. Jens Hartmann talks about the science of culture, and how the brain has a huge part to play in preparing individuals and organizations for changing the dynamics of the future performances. -
In this new series from BEST Robotics, Masters of Disruption, we bring some of the greatest minds from Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) to hear their take on how students, and the future workforce are working together to drive innovation and learning environments. Karl spoke to Michael Steiner, Marty Strong and Vinay Kunwar and they had an insightful conversation about this subject to start the series off. Vinay, the CEO of India First joined the conversation from his office in India and he talked about the collaboration with his organization and BEST Robotics.
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Acquisition integrations are when the parent company takes over the target (acquired business), right?
Well… not exactly. There are different approaches used to merge, or integrate an acquisition. Here’s an overview of them, looking at it from our specialty of working with lower-mid and mid-size businesses (i.e. those with less than 1000 employees). -
You’ve completed an acquisition, have an integration plan ready to go, and Day One has arrived: you’re ready to tell the world about the deal and the bright new future. Let’s tell everyone, right?
Not so fast… not everyone wants to hear the same message. Different groups of people have different perspectives and different interests. You need to create a Communication Plan to tell different audiences what is relevant to them.
A basic integration communication plan should cover the following:
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When you acquired a business, you had an intention, a strategy, of what you wanted to do with it. For example, you wanted take advantage of a very specialized team and the product that they develop, so that you can increase sales revenue.
Acquiring a business is a set of intensive stressful activities that culminate in closing a deal. However, in many ways, buying a business is the easier part of realizing your acquisition strategy. You should now prepare for a major change in how you work on this merger. Acquisition Integration is a campaign of concurrent activities focused on a set of common objectives (known as Key Objectives), that take place over a long period, while continuing the activities of the general business.
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Karl talks about the importance of pre-qualifying your sales prospects, and creating intelligent lead campaigns to maximize your closing efficiencies
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