Grow with Technology

Grow with Technology

Grow with Technology" is a podcast designed for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and startup founders, offering actionable strategies and insights on how to effectively grow and scale your business through technology. Each episode serves as your digital compass through the ever-changing landscape of tech, helping you harness digital tools, platforms, and innovations as your competitive advantage. Richard Butler Jr., a project leader and expert in technology management, guides listeners—referred to as "the bold, the dreamers, and the seekers of tomorrow"through the technological current.

Episodes

November 5, 2025 18 mins

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 ...

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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...

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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? ...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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Welcome back to Grow with Technology! In this episode, Ben Bard and AI co-host Jessica are pulling back the curtain on one of today’s most talked-about innovations: AI agents. We all hear the buzz about digital helpers promising to transform the workplace, but what does that really look like in practice? Together, Ben and Jessica dive into the real, tangible ways AI agents are reshaping everything from marketing and HR to finance, ...

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Welcome to another episode of “Grow with Technology,” where today we’re diving deep into one of the most transformative—and often invisible—forces at play in our modern economy: artificial intelligence in pricing strategies. Hosts Richard Butler Jr. and Ben Bard unpack how AI is quietly but profoundly reshaping how businesses set prices, maximize profitability, and enhance customer value—across virtually every sector.

In this episod...

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Welcome to another episode of "Grow with Technology"! In today’s deep dive, host Ben Bard is joined by guest expert Rebecca Morgan to unravel the world of AI-driven personalization—a buzzword that’s quickly becoming a cornerstone for modern business. Together, they break down exactly how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way companies interact with customers, turning generic interactions into deeply personalized ex...

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Welcome to another episode of “Grow with Technology”!

In today’s deep dive, we navigate the overwhelming sea of data businesses face and uncover how artificial intelligence is transforming decision-making with predictive analytics. Host Ben Bard and AI co-host Jessica Smith cut through the noise to explain why data-driven strategies are now a must-have, not just a nice-to-have.

Together, they break down how companies move beyond gu...

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Welcome to another episode of "Grow with Technology." Today, we’re diving deep into the world of generative AI and its game-changing impact on content creation for businesses. Hosts Ben Bard and AI co-host Jessica Smith unpack the basics of what generative AI really is, how it’s revolutionizing everything from marketing to media, and why it’s becoming fundamental for organizations aiming to stay competitive.

You'll hea...

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Welcome to another episode of Grow with Technology! Today, we’re cutting through the noise to bring you fresh insights on one of the hottest topics changing the world of business—artificial intelligence.

Hosts Ben Bard and Jane Doe are taking a deep dive into how AI is fundamentally reshaping the DNA of revenue growth and business strategy.

They’ll break down the paradigm shift that goes way beyond simple tech upgrades, exploring t...

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Welcome to a new episode of Grow with Technology, where we break down the forces shaping our digital world. Today, we’re diving into the true engine behind every powerful AI system—not the flashy algorithms, but something far more fundamental: data.

Join host Ben Bard and AI co-host Jessica Smith as they unpack why the right data isn’t just fuel for AI, but its indispensable lifeblood. Drawing from eye-opening case studies and exper...

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Welcome to a brand new episode of Grow with Technology, where we sift through the noise and dig deep into what really matters in today’s tech landscape. In this episode, Jessica and guest expert John Smith tackle one of the hottest—and most misunderstood—topics: AI automation. While the promises of efficiency, cost savings, and endless innovation are everywhere, the reality is often a lot more complex.

Drawing from eye-opening sourc...

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Welcome to another episode of Grow with Technology! In today’s Deep Dive, we challenge one of the most common assumptions in the world of tech and business: can artificial intelligence actually save a struggling company? Inspired by insights from Richard Butler Jr.’s provocative article, "The Real Reason AI Will Not Fix Your Bad Business," co-host Jessica Smith and host Ben Bard unpack why AI might not be the fix-all solu...

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Welcome back to Grow with Technology, where we cut through the noise to bring you the insights and strategies you need to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital world. In this episode, we’re taking a deep dive into one of the most compelling promises in tech today: unlocking AI profit in just five minutes. Is it hype, or can you really use artificial intelligence to drive meaningful business results—fast?

Our hosts, Ben Bard and Jessi...

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Welcome back to Grow with Technology, where we cut through the noise to bring you the insights and strategies you need to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital world. In this episode, we’re taking a deep dive into one of the most compelling promises in tech today: unlocking AI profit in just five minutes. Is it hype, or can you really use artificial intelligence to drive meaningful business results—fast?

Our hosts, Ben Bard and Jessi...

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Welcome back to another episode of Grow with Technology! Today, we’re diving headfirst into a topic that feels almost pulled from science fiction, but is becoming very real: the risk of an AI collapse. Hosts Ben Bard and Jessica unravel how artificial intelligence has quietly become an essential part of everything we do—from powering our hospitals to managing global financial markets. But what happens if these smart systems we depe...

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