Artificial intelligence is continuing to advance at an exponential pace, mirroring the advent of the internet in some ways. Like the early days of the internet, some businesses are assuming AI is just a fad that’ll fade with time while others are taking full advantage of this emerging technology to reduce costs while improving efficiency.

Ed Morrissey, Partner and Chief Creative Officer of Integrity Web Consulting, joined co-hosts Dave Hartley and Missy Kelly to talk about the latest advances in generative AI and explain why it’s so critical for businesses to take time to explore and embrace AI applications. The trio also took a detour from AI to discuss how a “holacracy” management framework empowers everyone at Ed’s company into a decision-maker, as well as the following topics:

• The common mistake business leaders make when trying to innovate their workplace
• The importance of being leading edge but not “bleeding-edge”
• Why caution and incremental changes are vital when introducing new technologies How to manage quality control under a holacracy model and why the best workers love the organizational structure
• Resources to use if you’re interested in exploring AI

“The most successful strategies to adopt new or innovative technologies, take AI for example, begin with incremental changes.” – Ed Morrissey

Resources to Count On

Check out these additional resources for more insight into the conversation:

• Connect with Ed on LinkedIn
• Follow Ed on Twitter/X
• Learn more about Integrity
• Keep up with Integrity on Facebook[AB1] [BM2]
• Check out Squad of Bulldogs for AI and Web3 application development
• Explore Scribble AI, the artificial intelligence blog writing assistant
• Discover XDHoldings, an investment and innovation partner for market leaders
• Take a peek inside the Tivoli Offices, home to Integrity

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When a company is thriving, no one wants to think about potential roadblocks or dangers ahead. But when disaster strikes, the right response can be the difference between a business closing its doors or fueling future growth. Whether it’s a new competitor in the market, shifting consumer patterns or even a global pandemic, how can you quickly adapt to the unexpected?

Kicking off the first episode of season three of But Who’s Counting?, longtime host Dave Hartley is joined by his new co-host, Missy Kelley, for a conversation about grit and perseverance with Michael Weiss, owner of Big Shark Bicycle Company in St. Louis, Missouri.

This episode digs into how Michael took his business from chasing demand to creating it. He explains how his company took proactive steps to embrace the sudden surge in demand during the pandemic while still looking ahead to solve issues before they created roadblocks. The wide-ranging conversation also included:

• Why businesses should examine their relationship with demand: are you driving it or is it driving you?
• Weaknesses of big box retailers and how small retailers can differentiate themselves
• How Big Shark Bicycle Co. was able to take advantage of timing and luck to get ahead of consumer trends
• The importance of understanding your business’s vertical while also being instinctual to recognize opportunities
• The key to connecting community efforts to business goals
• How a passion for expanding outdoor culture turned into working on a festival-length film that celebrates American Criterium Racing

“If you’re just doing things at a zero-revenue model, you’re not valuing yourself, you’re not investing in the future of growing a business or growing the market.” - Michael Weiss

Resources to Count On
Want more insight into the conversation? Check out these resources to learn more:

• Connect with Michael Weiss on LinkedIn
• Check out Big Shark Bicycle Company’s website
• Learn more about We Are Rock n Roll from the official trailer
• View the American Criterium Cup’s 2024 Series Calendar

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Hospitality is often one of the first industries to feel the sting of global events like the COVID-19 pandemic or, looking further back, the 2008 recession. For a business like a hotel to survive the highs and lows, it must rely on a combination of ingenuity, forward-thinking and just a touch of audacity.

For the final episode of season 2 of But Who’s Counting?, host Dave Hartley met with Dave Parmley, founder and owner of Chesterfield Hotels, Inc., to discuss the lessons the hotel mogul learned over his long career in hospitality. Parmley details how he deviated from convention to choose his locations, what he’s done to retain talent post-COVID and the guiding philosophy that enables him to remain proactive, even under unexpected and unforeseeable circumstances. The discussion also covered:

• The story behind Parmley’s purchase of the former Campus Inn in Columbia, Missouri
• Why he made the move from real estate to the hospitality industry
• How the impacts of the 2008 recession and the COVID-19 pandemic compare and their differing effects on the industry
• Why it’s so important for business owners to establish a solid banking relationship

“Try to find a location that has high barriers to entry. It’s probably going to cost you more, it’s going to take you longer, but at least at the end, you’ve got something that somebody else can’t duplicate easily.” – Dave Parmley

This episode marks the end of season 2 of But Who’s Counting? The podcast will return in 2024 for season 3 with more episodes, guests and valuable insights.

Resources to Count On
Want more insight into the conversation? Check out these resources to learn more:

· Check out The Broadway in downtown Columbia

· Learn more about Chesterfield Hotels, Inc. and its properties

· Connect with Chesterfield Hotels, Inc. on Facebook

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