Grow with Technology

Welcome to another episode of Grow with Technology! Today, we're diving into how artificial intelligence is quietly—but powerfully—revolutionizing job estimation in the cleaning industry. Join Ben Bard and Jessica as they unpack the shift from subjective guesswork to lightning-fast, data-backed quotes, showing how service businesses are moving away from old-school visual inspections and hours of manual calculations to scalable,...

Welcome to a new episode of Grow with Technology! Today, Jane Doe and Ben Bard dive deep into automation for small businesses—debunking the myth that innovative tech is only within reach of big corporations with massive IT budgets. They walk us through an eye-opening case study of a local barbershop that used free, user-friendly AI tools to streamline operations, boost customer engagement, and triple its revenue, all without sacrif...

Welcome to another episode of Grow with Technology! In today’s show, our host Ben Bard sits down with AI co-hosts Jessica and Jessica Smith to tackle one of the fitness industry’s most persistent headaches: member turnover. Why do so many gym-goers start full of hope, only to drift away after a few months? This episode dives into the hidden patterns behind client cancellations—and reveals how one innovative gym owner used artificia...

Welcome to Grow with Technology, where we explore the real impact of emerging tools on our everyday lives. In today’s episode, hosts Jane Doe and Ben Bard, joined by AI co-host Jessica Smith, take us on a deep dive into the future of travel planning. Gone are the days of marathon spreadsheet sessions and decision fatigue—new AI-driven agents are now automating up to 80% of the logistics, transforming the dreaded trip-planning grind...

Welcome to another episode of "Grow with Technology." Today, Jane Doe and Ben Bard tackle one of the most stubborn problems facing any business that works on appointments or reservations—no shows. Whether you run a restaurant, a salon, or a doctor's office, those empty time slots represent lost revenue, wasted resources, and operational headaches.

In this episode, we dive into how artificial intelligence is revolutioni...

Welcome to a transformative episode of Grow with Technology. In this deep dive, Ben Bard and guest expert John Smith challenge one of the oldest beliefs in professional services: the notion that scaling your business means endlessly expanding your team and payroll. Drawing from compelling sources and real-life examples, they dissect how AI is upending this myth—particularly in the real estate world.

Instead of adding headcount, forw...

Welcome to Grow with Technology! In this episode, Ben Bard and Jessica Smith dive deep into the fascinating intersection of artificial intelligence and the bakery industry. Forget everything you thought you knew about running a neighborhood bakery—this discussion reveals how old-world craftsmanship is joining forces with advanced algorithms to unlock dramatic improvements in sales, efficiency, and customer experience.

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Welcome back to "Grow with Technology," the show where we break down the real-world impact of digital transformation across industries. In today’s episode, Jane Doe and Ben Bard dive deep into a remarkable case study from the legal field, where a boutique law firm obliterated its outdated client intake process and rebuilt it entirely with artificial intelligence.

You’ll hear how this change didn't just shave off a few hours—it took ...

Welcome to another episode of "Grow with Technology." Today, we're diving into how artificial intelligence is transforming business at every level. You’ve heard the saying “data is the new gold,” but as Ben Bard and Jessica Smith share, dealing with mountains of raw data can feel more like mining with a teaspoon than striking it rich. This episode unpacks how AI is no longer just tweaking traditional business intellig...

Welcome back to "Grow with Technology." In this episode, Ben Bard and Jessica Smith dive deep into the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on digital marketing and brand-customer interactions. Guided by insights from Richard Butler Jr.’s research, they explore how AI isn’t just an optimization tool—it’s redefining consumer behavior and dictating market winners.

Together, they break down the actionable strategi...

Welcome to this episode of Grow with Technology. Today, we’re diving into a seismic shift happening in sales—one that’s transforming how teams qualify leads, whether in B2B or B2C. The old manual ways are fading fast, replaced by advanced artificial intelligence that spot patterns and potential in ways humans simply can’t match.

You’ll hear Ben Bard, your host, question why intuition and gut feeling in sales are losing ground. Our g...

Welcome to "Grow with Technology"! In today’s episode, we’re diving headfirst into the revolutionary world of generative AI in finance. Joined by Ben Bard, Jessica, and Jessica Smith, we break down how AI is transforming the way financial institutions model, analyze, and predict market changes.

We'll trace the evolution of financial modeling—from manual spreadsheets and deterministic software, to the rise of AI models ...

Welcome to another episode of "Grow with Technology," where hosts Richard Butler Jr. and Ben Bard peel back the layers on artificial intelligence in social media marketing. If you think AI is still in the realm of science fiction, think again—it’s already transforming the way brands connect, communicate, and compete online.

This episode dives into the rapid evolution of AI-powered marketing, from its early days of clunky c...

Welcome to another episode of "Grow with Technology," where we explore how cutting-edge innovations are transforming our everyday experiences. In today’s deep dive, host Ben Bard and AI co-host Jessica Smith tackle the rapidly evolving world of personalization in marketing and customer service.

Have you ever received an email that was supposed to feel special, but really just had your name plugged into a generic template? ...

Welcome to another episode of "Grow with Technology"! Today, we're diving headfirst into one of the biggest game-changers in the business world: Generative AI. Every major brand is racing to harness its incredible speed and scale—but with that comes serious hurdles around quality control, ethics, and maintaining a unique brand voice.

Join host Ben Bard and AI co-host Jessica Smith as they cut through the marketing buzz...

Welcome to another episode of Grow with Technology! In today’s deep dive, host Ben Bard and AI co-host Jessica Smith explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the world of human resources. Gone are the days of HR teams buried under mountains of paperwork—AI is now streamlining recruitment, improving the quality of hires, and even helping to create more diverse workplaces. But it’s not all smooth sailing; Ben and Jessic...

Welcome to another episode of Grow with Technology! Today, we're taking you on a deep dive into the cutting-edge world of logistics and supply chain management, where artificial intelligence isn't just a buzzword—it's at the very heart of how global goods are moving right now. Hosts Ben Bard and Jessica Smith break down how AI is transforming everything from warehouse automation and predictive demand forecasting to the ...

Welcome to another episode of "Grow with Technology." In today’s deep dive, hosts Ben Bard and Richard Butler Jr. – joined by AI co-host Jessica – explore how artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming business workflows. Gone are the days when AI was just a futuristic idea. Now, it’s the intelligent copilot revolutionizing everything from automating repetitive tasks, boosting accuracy, and uncovering hidden insights...

Welcome to another episode of Grow with Technology! In today’s Deep Dive, Ben Bard and Jessica are unpacking the world of AI-powered chatbots and how they’re reshaping the customer service landscape—often in ways we barely even notice. Leaning on insights from technology consultant Richard Butler Jr., they explore how chatbots have evolved from simple Q&A machines to sophisticated virtual assistants that understand context, ada...