When someone doesn’t honor their side of a deal, it can be tempting to jump straight to legal action. Unfortunately, going to court — or even threatening to go to court — is both expensive and a huge hassle. Because of that, many people simply let the matter go, allowing the offending party to get […]
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From serving as an Army officer to transforming backyards into dream spaces, my journey has been anything but ordinary. Discipline, resilience, and a passion for creating something meaningful have guided me every step of the way. How It All Started My journey with Agape Decks and Fences began 15 years ago when I installed my
BRCTC AI and Cybersecurity Conference Friday October 11, 2024 Unexpected event cancellations are an inevitable part of the conference industry. But when Blue Ridge Community and Technical College canceled its upcoming AI & Cybersecurity Conference just six days before the event, it left us, the confirmed speakers, with non-refundable travel costs. This experience has raised
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Opportunities for public speaking or being featured can boost your credibility and expand your network. However, not all offers are genuine. Recently, I received an invitation to contribute a chapter to a book on artificial intelligence. At first, the offer seemed legitimate. But as I dug deeper, red flags started appearing: When I questioned if
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https://youtu.be/Pw8kCXija9Y Imagine stepping into the heart of one of the world’s most iconic brands—Nike’s global headquarters. For Ben Ehlert, known as Bouncy Ben on Instagram, a professional dunker with a vertical jump just inches away from the world record, that dream became a reality. A small-town athlete who once aspired to be a professional basketball
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I clicked on one meal delivery service ad on Facebook. Then, almost immediately, I started seeing ads not just from that company but from competitors in the same category. Yes, Facebook is using your ad performance data to help your competitors. Try it yourself if you don’t believe me. The key is that you have
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Imagine walking through the halls of a legendary radio station, surrounded by memorabilia from rock legends like The Offspring, Lorde, Coldplay, and the Red-Hot Chili Peppers. I recently experienced this at KROQ in Los Angeles while visiting with my friend, Dan Ulin, from Elite Student Coach. KROQ, a commercial radio station that has shaped rock
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Union Church Charlotte has used ChurchCandy since day one. Brady Sticker helps them attract many Church Visitors every Sunday.
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This morning the owner of a plumbing HVAC company asked me how much to build their website. $650 one-time is the short answer. But let’s break this down and see how most home service businesses screw this up badly. It’s no secret that a plumbing HVAC website is just a template that you can inject
What I’m about to say pisses off most people who do social media marketing or believe they do it for a living because they think every social channel is different. They think what you post on YouTube should be different from what you put on TikTok. Twitter should be text-based, while on Instagram, you need
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