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Practical AIChris on AI, autonomous swarming, home automation and Rust!This episode is a special crossover between the Practical AI podcast and The Changelog podcast. Chris was recently invited by longtime friends Jerod Santo and Adam Stacoviak, cohosts of The Changelog, to join them on the show. They discuss AI, drones, robotics, swarming technology, and the rise of high-performance edge computing with Rust. Chris points out that open source software, small AI models, and affordable hardware are making home automation and local AI accessible to everyone. From automating household functions to experimenting with drones and single-board computers, Chris describes how hands-on maker projects are shaping a bright future for p...
2025-11-261h 37
Changelog & FriendsNOT a swarm!Practical AI co-host, Chris Benson, joins us to discuss the latest advancements in AI, drones, home automation, and robotic swarming tech. Chris defines “swarm” with detail/precision and it turns out that what most people are calling a swarm today is NOT a swarm!
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2025-11-211h 41The Changelog: Software Development, Open SourceNOT a swarm! (Friends)Practical AI co-host, Chris Benson, joins us to discuss the latest advancements in AI, drones, home automation, and robotic swarming tech. Chris defines “swarm” with detail/precision and it turns out that what most people are calling a swarm today is NOT a swarm!
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2025-11-211h 41Changelog Master FeedNOT a swarm! (Changelog & Friends #118)Practical AI co-host, Chris Benson, joins us to discuss the latest advancements in AI, drones, home automation, and robotic swarming tech. Chris defines “swarm” with detail/precision and it turns out that what most people are calling a swarm today is NOT a swarm!
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2025-11-211h 41
AICPA Personal Financial Planning (PFP)Smart Planning with AI: Real-World Strategies with Chris Benson Artificial intelligence is transforming how CPA financial planners approach research, analysis, and communication. In this episode, Chris Benson shares how he moved from curiosity to confident integration of AI in his daily practice. He explains how AI helps him generate first drafts of client communication, brainstorm planning strategies, and reduce research time from hours to minutes. Chris also provides a balanced perspective on data privacy, compliance risks, and how planners should evaluate new tools without getting distracted by every new release. Whether you are just beginning to explore AI or already incorporating it into your...
2025-11-1422 min
Practical AICreating a private AI assistant in ThunderbirdIn this episode, Daniel and Chris are joined by Chris Aquino, software engineer at Thunderbird to hear the story of how they developed a privacy-preserving AI executive assistant. They discuss various design decisions including remote (but confidential) inference, local encryption, and model selection. Chris A. does an amazing job describing the journey from "let the big LLM do everything" to splitting apart the workflow to be handled by multiple models. Featuring:Chris Aquino – LinkedInChris Benson – Website, LinkedIn, Bluesky, GitHub, XDaniel Whitenack – Website, GitHub, XLinks: ThunderbirdThunderbird ProSponsors:Shopify – The commerce platform trusted by...
2025-09-2353 min
Gamify the WorldSailor Moon (with Chris Lam)They're magical. They're girls. They care deeply about astrology. And now you can be one too. (A Sailor Scout, not a lesbian.) (Though, I suppose you can be both.)Chris Lam joins Blake on the emotional, hilarious, and endlessly earnest endeavor to recreate the feelings & friendships of Sailor Moon around the table. Make your own star-powered super-girl, bond (or break) over scenes with your fellow celestial soldiers, and finally, *TRANSFORM* with us as we discover the game "Magical Metamorphose: Fighting Femme Force."MAGICAL METAMORPHOSE: Fighting Femme Force is available...
2025-09-0354 min
Practical AIAgentic AI for Drone & Robotic SwarmingIn this episode of Practical AI, Chris and Daniel explore the fascinating world of agentic AI for drone and robotic swarms, which is Chris's passion and professional focus. They unpack how autonomous vehicles (UxV), drones (UaV), and other autonomous multi-agent systems can collaborate without centralized control while exhibiting complex emergent behavior with agency and self-governance to accomplish a mission or shared goals. Chris and Dan delve into the role of AI real-time inference and edge computing to enable complex agentic multi-model autonomy, especially in challenging environments like disaster zones and remote industrial operations.Featuring:Chris Benson – We...
2025-07-1546 min
Practice Leading: for emerging and curious leaders of Microsoft partner practicesInsider Secrets to Succeeding as a Microsoft Partner with Chris McNulty#8. Chris McNulty heads Strategic Markets at Synozur. For almost ten years, he was Senior Director of Product Marketing for Microsoft 365 at Microsoft. Chris’s prior experience as CTO includes companies such as Dell and Quest Software. He is the co-host of The Intrazone and host of the Polaris podcasts.KEY LESSONSUnderstand the Microsoft field. Navigating Microsoft requires you to “study up in your abbreviations” and truly understand the distinct roles (ATU, STU, PDMs, etc.) within the Microsoft sales organisation. There’s no easy button—successful partners learn where to plug in and how to make life easier...
2025-05-0639 min
The Pursuit of Purpose185 From Painter to Business Owner: How Legacy Paint Holdings Transforms Companies w/ Benson FechterDiscover how Benson Fechter, CEO of Legacy Paint Holdings, helps painting companies achieve sustainable growth and operational excellence. Learn about the six pillars of success, the benefits of roll-up acquisitions, and how contractors can transition from a local business mindset to a capitalist approach. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation with Chris Kiefer on Pursuit of Purpose!Book Recommendations:Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life by Jordan B. PetersonLonesome Dove by Larry McMurtryThe Gulag Archipelago by Aleksandr I. SolzhenitsynMovie/Series Recommendation:Unbreakable Boy Directed by Jon GunnSound of...
2025-03-0435 min
The Chris Harder ShowThe Future of Digital Education, AI’s Business Impact & 2025 Predictions with Justin Benson, Kat Norton, and Lindsey SchwartzIs the digital course world too saturated, or is it still a smart business move? Will AI replace entrepreneurs? In part two of this roundtable conversation with Kat Norton AKA Miss Excel, Justin Benson of Shiloh AI and the Barra Agency, and Lindsey Schwartz from Powerhouse Women, we talk about what’s working NOW in business, digital education, and AI. We dive into the real ROI of doubling down on one offer vs. creating new ones, why most entrepreneurs chase new ideas out of fear, and how to future-proof your business. Plus, we debate what AI could make obsolete, th...
2025-02-1041 minThe Chris Harder ShowThe ROI Of Fashion, Convert More Sales On Social & Make Money From Your Competitors with Lindsey Schwartz, Kat Norton, and Justin Benson (P1)The way you show up impacts your confidence, influence, and even how much money you make. Today’s episode is a roundtable featuring the three sharpest entrepreneurs I know: Justin Benson, a tech innovator and AI visionary; Kat Norton, a.k.a Miss Excel; and Lindsey of Powerhouse Women. We break down how to build a business that creates real impact (NOT just noise), the best social platform to convert sales, and the ROI on fashion. Plus, we share our business blunders, including the biggest failed launch Lori and I ever made. Trust me, it’s a painful (but hila...
2025-02-0354 min
Chris Baran's HeadcasesChrystofer BensonToday’s guest is not just a dear friend but a certified visionary who has left an indelible mark on the beauty industry. He’s an award-winning colorist and stylist, a former Global Artistic Director for Matrix, and a creative force whose work has graced international magazine covers, advertising campaigns, and stages worldwide.But that’s not all—he’s also an internationally acclaimed photographer, capturing breathtaking moments with his own creations and those of other exceptional artists. His passion for creativity and community led him to establish the CBC, a global collective of beauty talents and brands, sp...
2025-01-231h 05The Chris Harder ShowBalance Ambition with Health and Happiness with Justin Benson, Steve Valentine, and Dr. David Boyd (Part)What does success mean to you, and at what cost are you willing to achieve it? Today’s episode is a roundtable featuring three incredible entrepreneurs: Steve Valentine, a powerhouse in the real estate world with an impressive portfolio; Justin Benson, a tech innovator and AI visionary; and Dr. David Boyd, a concierge doctor to high-performing entrepreneurs. They’re here to dissect the personal and professional price tags of chasing your own version of success. We dive into the evolving definitions of success, the mistakes we’ve made along the way, and their impact on our health, relationships, and overal...
2024-12-2336 min
Object WorshipChris Benson and the Bogen Challenger PAToday we're joined by Chris Benson of Benson Amps. We're catching up with him after a busy year of releases and Benson Fest, and talking with him about the Bogen Challenger PA that became the first Monarch. This one's a casual conversation, where we take roughly an hour before we get to the object, distracted along the way by discussion of how we interact with the internet, breaking assumptions about the sound of any given component, taking time to play the devices we've created, hot soldering, and getting some absolute gems of wisdom from Chris. It's a great time...
2024-10-241h 43
FIRE Social Worker ShowFrom Combat Boots to Entrepreneurial Roots: Joey Laswell and Chris Benson on Veteran Empowerment and Financial LiteracySend us a textUnlock the secrets to a successful transition from military life to entrepreneurship with insights from Air Force veteran Joey Laswell and Army veteran Chris Benson. Joey, a certified financial social worker, sheds light on the psychological facets of money management and the pivotal role of financial literacy for veterans stepping into civilian life. His compelling insights highlight the transformative power of financial education, setting the stage for a conversation that’s both enlightening and practical.Feel the resilience and adaptability of Chris Benson's journey from the Army infantry to becoming an en...
2024-10-181h 01The Chris Harder ShowMake More Sales In Today’s Economy and Leverage AI to Stay Ahead with Natalie Jill, Justin Benson, and Jim CarterI’m doing something new I’ve never done on the podcast before. I brought together 3 business powerhouses to talk about the biggest topics impacting entrepreneurs today - Natalie Jill, the master of midlife health and wellness; Justin Benson, an AI visionary and CEO of cutting-edge tech companies; and Jim Carter, AI specialist and CTO extraordinaire. We have an honest conversation about how the upcoming election is impacting our businesses, how to make more sales, and AI tools you likely don’t know about yet to optimize efficiency, changing how you do business. HIGHLI...
2024-10-141h 27
The Cyber Business PodcastNavigating IT Challenges in Luxury Movie Theaters at Emagine Entertainment with Chris BensonIn this episode… The world of IT is diverse, encompassing industries from corporate offices to entertainment venues. As Chris Benson shares his experiences working at Imagine Entertainment, he sheds light on how IT plays a critical role in maintaining a seamless movie-going experience. Imagine Entertainment is not your typical movie theater chain — they specialize in providing luxury experiences, from recliner seating to high-end dining, bowling, and more. In this episode of The Cyber Business Podcast, Matthew Connor interviews Chris Benson, IT Manager at Imagine Entertainment. Chris talks about his path into IT, from starting as a sy...
2024-09-2336 min
BEHIND THE CURTAINPart 2 - Chris Gregory - Grassroots Clubs and How to be the BIGGEST and your BESTIn part 2 of 2 in our chat with Chris Gregory we look at his involvement in volunteering and the significant story he has to share, as part of the leadership team at one of the UK's largest grassroots sports clubs.
Chris Gregory is father of 3 young boys that spends his working hours as Head of Strategic Relationships at Leap. He is responsible for getting the most of partnerships with Public Health Teams, Clinical Commissioning Groups, Charities and National Governing Bodies. In part 1 we learned from over two decades of experience that Chris has gathered in his career. Check it out from...
2024-09-0539 min
BEHIND THE CURTAINPart 1 - Chris Gregory - Leading the Movement MovementChris Gregory is father of 3 young boys that spends his working hours as Head of Strategic Relationships at Leap. He is responsible for getting the most of partnerships with Public Health Teams, Clinical Commissioning Groups, Charities and National Governing Bodies. In part 1 we learn from over two decades of experience that Chris has gathered in his career.
Chris is also heavily involved in volunteering and has a significant story to share as part of the leadership team at one of the UK's largest grassroots sports clubs. Hear about this is part 2.
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2024-09-0537 min
Corner Booth PodcastEpisode 88: Benson Lau with Fluffy Fluffy Dessert CaféFuwa Fuwa is Japanese for Fluffy Fluffy, which, in this case, also translates to a successful, fast-growing soufflé pancake concept. Benson Lau started in 2018 with one small cafe in Toronto and has quickly grown his business to 40 locations throughout Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States. During the summer of 2024, Benson and his team opened their newest unit in Orange County, California.
“It's incredible to experience this. I am overwhelmed by the acceptance of our unique soufflé pancake menu,” says Benson. “Our point of difference is truly the menu offering. Guests tell us they have neve...
2024-07-0337 min
El Fuego Podepisode 73: Heat, Fuel & Dembor BensonChris and Leah chat about CV Fuego's draw against Richmond Kickers. Coach Jermaine Jones talks with Chris post-match. We discuss the signing of former El Fariloto striker Dembor Benson. Will he be the spark that changes our fortunes this season? All this plus league news, listener questions and a preview of the fifth round of the Jägermeister Cup at home against South Georgia Tormenta Get in touch with us: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter email: elfuegopod@gmail.com
2024-06-181h 00
Changelog Master FeedGenerating the future of art & entertainment (Practical AI #260)Runway is an applied AI research company shaping the next era of art, entertainment & human creativity. Chris sat down with Runway co-founder / CTO, Anastasis Germanidis, to discuss their rise and how it’s defining the future of the creative landscape with its text & image to video models. We hope you find Anastasis’s founder story as inspiring as Chris did.
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2024-03-1242 min
Practical AIGenerating the future of art & entertainmentRunway is an applied AI research company shaping the next era of art, entertainment & human creativity. Chris sat down with Runway co-founder / CTO, Anastasis Germanidis, to discuss their rise and how it’s defining the future of the creative landscape with its text & image to video models. We hope you find Anastasis’s founder story as inspiring as Chris did.Sponsors:Neo4j – Is your code getting dragged down by JOINs and long query times? The problem might be your database…Try simplifying the complex with graphs. Stop asking relational databases to do more tha...
2024-03-1242 minChangelog Master FeedLeading the charge on AI in National Security (Practical AI #257)Chris & Daniel explore AI in national security with Lt. General Jack Shanahan (USAF, Ret.). The conversation reflects Jack’s unique background as the only senior U.S. military officer responsible for standing up and leading two organizations in the United States Department of Defense (DoD) dedicated to fielding artificial intelligence capabilities: Project Maven and the DoD Joint AI Center (JAIC).
Together, Jack, Daniel & Chris dive into the fascinating details of Jack’s recent written testimony to the U.S. Senate’s AI Insight Forum on National Security, in which he provides the U.S. government with thoughtful guidan...
2024-02-2052 minPractical AILeading the charge on AI in National SecurityChris & Daniel explore AI in national security with Lt. General Jack Shanahan (USAF, Ret.). The conversation reflects Jack’s unique background as the only senior U.S. military officer responsible for standing up and leading two organizations in the United States Department of Defense (DoD) dedicated to fielding artificial intelligence capabilities: Project Maven and the DoD Joint AI Center (JAIC).Together, Jack, Daniel & Chris dive into the fascinating details of Jack’s recent written testimony to the U.S. Senate’s AI Insight Forum on National Security, in which he provides the U.S. government with thoughtful guidan...
2024-02-2052 minChangelog Master FeedLarge Action Models (LAMs) & Rabbits 🐇 (Practical AI #254)Recently the release of the rabbit r1 device resulted in huge interest in both the device and “Large Action Models” (or LAMs). What is an LAM? Is this something new? Did these models come out of nowhere, or are they related to other things we are already using? Chris and Daniel dig into LAMs in this episode and discuss neuro-symbolic AI, AI tool usage, multimodal models, and more.
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2024-01-3048 minPractical AILarge Action Models (LAMs) & Rabbits 🐇Recently the release of the rabbit r1 device resulted in huge interest in both the device and “Large Action Models” (or LAMs). What is an LAM? Is this something new? Did these models come out of nowhere, or are they related to other things we are already using? Chris and Daniel dig into LAMs in this episode and discuss neuro-symbolic AI, AI tool usage, multimodal models, and more.Sponsors:Read Write Own – Read, Write, Own: Building the Next Era of the Internet—a new book from entrepreneur and investor Chris Dixon—explores one possible s...
2024-01-3048 min
Using AI at Work: AI in the Workplace & Generative AI for Business Leaders2: Using AI for Sales Copywriting Strategies with Jon BensonChris Daigle interviews Jon Benson, a bestselling author, and well-recognized as one of the top copywriters and sales copy strategists in the world. Jon is also an early pioneer in the AI copywriting space, having released training for Jasper.ai and ChatGPT in 2022, and his own app, BNSN.AI, in 2023. In this conversation, John Benson, discusses the capabilities of BNSN.ai, a promptless AI tool for generating copy. He highlights the tool's unique features, such as the magic button and avatar blueprints, emphasizing its application in various business scenarios. John also shares insights into his journey of...
2024-01-081h 01
Final Approach With Chris GregoryBen Benson AWCFLet me proudly introduce to you Ben Benson. I knew Ben only by reputation before this interview. He and I both did clinics in Brazil for the same farriers out there, so I had heard his name and I knew of his reputation. When I was asked to speak at the BFBA, which is the British Farrier and Blacksmith Association Annual Farrier Focus in Stoneleigh for 2023, I got the chance to know Ben a little bit better. Now, there's a lot going on in the UK farriery at the moment, and so I thought this interview would b...
2023-11-131h 04
Talent WinsMaximizing Results Using Lee Benson’s MIND MethodologyLee Benson is the CEO of Execute to Win (ETW), a consulting firm helping organizations improve results through fostering intentional leadership, strategy, execution, and culture. He has over 25 years of experience as a CEO and has founded seven companies with exits ranging from low-figure millions to over nine figures. After selling Able Aerospace Services to Textron Aviation for nine figures, Lee committed to helping leaders maximize their potential. In June 2022, he published his first book, Your Most Important Number: Increase Collaboration, Achieve Your Strategy, and Execute to Win. In this episode… It is unlikely that mo...
2023-08-1636 min
The SileightyMania Podcast - Drifting Interviews with OGs and PioneersChris Forsberg: East Coast Drifting Pioneer and Nissan Z Icon (S2E2)Chris Forsberg is a US drifting pioneer from Doylestown, PA. He has a 20 year long career as a professional driver in Formula D, and is well-known as a Nissan Z drifting icon.
His love for drifting started in the early 2000s with his Mazda FC RX-7 after meeting Tony Angelo. The two would eventually run DGTA, an organization hosting events that would provide a legal alternative to street drifting. Chris towed his car all the way to Los Angeles for the D1 Grand Prix driver search in 2003, and eventually made the decision to buy a brand new Nissan Z as...
2023-08-022h 08
Drop the Mitts HockeyEpisode 4: Zach BensonChris and Mike sit down for another awesome episode and give their predictions on how the Atlantic Division will shape up. They also sat down with the 13th overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft to the Buffalo Sabres Zach Benson. Zach talks about what his process was like leading up to the combine and leading up to the draft. He talked to the boys about strange interview questions and what his expectations are for the upcoming season for himself and his current team the Wenatchee Wild of the Western Hockey League. You can follow Zach on Twitter @Zachbenson2020 and...
2023-07-2255 min
Amazing Apps - learn how to build agile Dynamics 365 and Power Platform business apps using ScrumChris Huntingford Doesn't Believe in Citizen Developers#145. We're back with another incredible episode of Amazing Apps, and this time we have an amazing guest on board. Neil Benson is joined by the Low Code Lead & Platform Evangelist at ANS Group, Chris Huntingford. Chris spills the beans on citizen developers, he talks about the concept of ecosystem enablement, the potential of low code platforms, the importance of enabling everyone to build apps and flows, hackathons, and more. Hit the play button and dive into this insightful conversation between Neil and Chris!TIMESTAMPS00:03:39 The importance of citizen developers00:07:24 The power of...
2023-07-2038 minChangelog Master FeedCambrian explosion of generative models (Practical AI #230)In this Fully Connected episode, Daniel and Chris explore recent highlights from the current model proliferation wave sweeping the world - including Stable Diffusion XL, OpenChat, Zeroscope XL, and Salesforce XGen. They note the rapid rise of open models, and speculate that just as in open source software, open models will dominate the future. Such rapid advancement creates its own problems though, so they finish by itemizing concerns such as cybersecurity, workflow productivity, and impact on human culture.
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2023-07-0642 min
The Radical TherapistThe Radical Therapist #115 – More Than “Affirmative” and Not Just for Queers w/ Julie Tilsen, Kristen Benson, and David NylundIn episode #115 Chris meets with Julie Tilsen, Kristen Benson, and David Nylund and they discuss their forthcoming chapter in The Routledge International Handbook of Postmodern Therapies which is titled Queering Therapeutic Conversations: More than “Affirmative” and Not Just for Queers.
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2023-07-031h 04
The Dreaded Archer Podcast | Archery, Bowhunting & ConservationEP18. Bows Only with Chris Benson from OnlyBowsOn this episode of the Dreaded Archer Podcast, I'm chatting with chris Benson, the mastermind behind the popular OnlyBows Instagram page. During this captivating conversation,Chris shares his firsthand experiences and insights into the world of archery hunting and social media. Discover the behind-the-scenes of Chris's journey as an archery hunter and the inspiration behind his renowned OnlyBows platform. From heart-pounding hunting stories to navigating the hunting community on social media, Chris offers a unique perspective on the ups and downs of sharing hunting experiences online. Don't miss a single minute of this action-packed episode. so grab a drink...
2023-06-282h 12The Chris Harder ShowHow To Harness The Power Of Economic Downturns & Create Financial Freedom With Spiritual Business Strategist Natalia BensonOne of my good friends Natalia Benson recently had me on her show to break down some of the barriers that stop people from achieving financial freedom. I get into the three pieces of financial advice that I wish I would’ve taken seriously when I was younger and explain exactly how you can start applying those lessons to your life today. I also share what to do if you want to transform your current financial picture and create a solid foundation for investing. Natalia is an amazing example of what it looks like to take advantage of...
2023-04-2653 min
The Breakdown#4 - Chris Monroe ('Prison Gave Me a Reboot')Chris Monroe is a client who attorney Benson Varghese will never forget. A former Division 1 basketball player, Chris got addicted to drugs in college. More than a decade later, he was arrested in a large-scale methamphetamine ring and sentenced to 10 years in federal prison. Now free, Chris is sharing his incredible journey - and why going to prison was the best thing that ever happened to him.#chrismonroe #prison #breakdownwithbenson #secondshotVarghese Summersett PLLC https://www.versustexas.comBoard Certified Criminal Lawyers in Fort Worth, Texas. We handle state criminal cases in Tarrant County and surrounding counties. We also handle federal criminal...
2023-03-3137 min
Natalia BensonFinancial Wisdom for a Recession w/ Chris HarderChris Harder is a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist that knows first-hand that doing good requires making good money. Chris teaches his students how to step into their worth and start earning their potential. In this episode, Chris and NB talk about what a recession is and how it doesn't have to affect you. WE EXPLORE:• Chris on going through the recession in 2008• Taking risks and choosing how you want to show up in the world• The truth about managing and spending money• What a recession is and how it doesn't...
2023-03-241h 04
Deep Tracks OnlyEp. 11 - Chris Benson (Benson Amps)Chris Benson, of Benson Amps, is a designer of amps and guitar pedals out of Portland, OR. In this episode, Colt and Philip talk with him about what inspires him to make what we think are some of the greatest amps ever designed.
2023-02-1754 min
The Crime Is Up PodcastBonus Ep 2 - The Deadliest Weapon & Detective Benson or The Greatest Detectives and GangstersIt’s our post-holiday special! Chris and Will offer up two hard-boiled tales from early in their writing careers… really early. The Deadliest Weapon comes from when Chris was 12-years-old and portrays a family in crisis, battling not just each other, but a terrible illness. And from the twisted mind of a 9-year-old Will comes a rollicking, action-packed police procedural that breaks all the conventions as it follows our protagonist Detective Benson, a suicidal TV junkie, and his loyal servant and friend Genjo. Can they solve the case? Is there even a case? And how many bullets can o...
2023-01-081h 19
Group Coach Nation with Chris WilliamsThe 5 Keys to Activating Valuable Partnerships with Melanie BensonStep into the unexpected world of collaboration where persistence pays off, and connections are built through genuine value. Join Melanie Benson and Chris as they reveal the real-life journey of turning collaborations into exponential growth. It's not just about being on podcasts; it's about strategic connections and nurturing relationships to create lasting impact. And the best part? There's a surprising twist that makes this journey even more compelling. Dive into the unexpected world of nurturing connections and watch your collaborations multiply exponentially.A recognized expert in the realm of collaboration and strategic partnerships, Melanie Benson brings a...
2023-01-0232 minPractical AIWhat's up, DocQuery?Chris sits down with Ankur Goyal to talk about DocQuery, Impira’s new open source ML model. DocQuery lets you ask questions about semi-structured data (like invoices) and unstructured documents (like contracts) using Large Language Models (LLMs). Ankur illustrates many of the ways DocQuery can help people tame documents, and references Chris’s real life tasks as a non-profit director to demonstrate that DocQuery is indeed practical AI.Featuring:Ankur Goyal – LinkedIn, XChris Benson – Website, GitHub, LinkedIn, XShow Notes:DocQueryDocQuery AnnouncementDocQuery Blog AnnouncementDocQuery | GitHubImpiraUpcoming Events: Register for upcoming...
2022-10-1242 minChangelog Master FeedWhat's up, DocQuery? (Practical AI #196)Chris sits down with Ankur Goyal to talk about DocQuery, Impira’s new open source ML model. DocQuery lets you ask questions about semi-structured data (like invoices) and unstructured documents (like contracts) using Large Language Models (LLMs). Ankur illustrates many of the ways DocQuery can help people tame documents, and references Chris’s real life tasks as a non-profit director to demonstrate that DocQuery is indeed practical AI.
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2022-10-1242 min
Defense Unicorns, A PodcastAFWERX Open Topic and Accelerator Origin Stories with Chris Benson“Crossing the Valley of Death” has become a buzz phrase across the Department of Defense Acquisitions community. Join Chris Benson, a co-founder of AFWERX, as he shares his story on how he helped create what is now known and the SBIR Open Topic and the AFWERX Accelerator Program for the United States Air Force. Key advice Chris also shares is: “Don’t manage your time, manage your motivation.” He has since left the air force but is still doing great things across industry. You can connect with Chris on LinkedIn to learn more and stay tuned to his career and journe...
2022-09-0637 minChangelog Master FeedCMU's AI pilot lands in the news 🗞 (Practical AI #189)Daniel and Chris cover the AI news of the day in this wide-ranging discussion. They start with Truss from Baseten while addressing how to categorize AI infrastructure and tools. Then they move on to transformers (again!), and somehow arrive at an AI pilot model from CMU that can navigate crowded airspace (much to Chris’s delight).
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2022-08-1641 minPractical AICMU's AI pilot lands in the news 🗞Daniel and Chris cover the AI news of the day in this wide-ranging discussion. They start with Truss from Baseten while addressing how to categorize AI infrastructure and tools. Then they move on to transformers (again!), and somehow arrive at an AI pilot model from CMU that can navigate crowded airspace (much to Chris’s delight).Featuring:Chris Benson – Website, GitHub, LinkedIn, XDaniel Whitenack – Website, GitHub, XShow Notes:Truss on GitHubCMU: AI Pilot Can Navigate Crowded AirspaceEmbarrassingly Parallel Training of Expert Language ModelsToucan: Learn español without even trying3D Vision...
2022-08-1641 minChangelog Master FeedThe geopolitics of artificial intelligence (Practical AI #186)In this Fully-Connected episode, Chris and Daniel explore the geopolitics, economics, and power-brokering of artificial intelligence. What does control of AI mean for nations, corporations, and universities? What does control or access to AI mean for conflict and autonomy? The world is changing rapidly, and the rate of change is accelerating. Daniel and Chris look behind the curtain in the halls of power.
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2022-07-2646 minPractical AIThe geopolitics of artificial intelligenceIn this Fully-Connected episode, Chris and Daniel explore the geopolitics, economics, and power-brokering of artificial intelligence. What does control of AI mean for nations, corporations, and universities? What does control or access to AI mean for conflict and autonomy? The world is changing rapidly, and the rate of change is accelerating. Daniel and Chris look behind the curtain in the halls of power.Featuring:Chris Benson – Website, GitHub, LinkedIn, XDaniel Whitenack – Website, GitHub, XShow Notes:Source articles for our conversationThe Geopolitics Of Artificial IntelligenceGeopolitical implications of AI and...
2022-07-2646 min
Almost Adulting with Violet BensonTruth or Hoax n Stalker Ghosts w/ Chris MedinaAre love and success really in the future? Or is it all just a big hoax?
Today Violet sits down with the self-proclaimed "Howard Stern of psychics" Chris Medina. They talk about how Chris knew he had a special gift, different types of magic, and stalker ghosts that end up watching you 24/7! CAN WE SAY SPOOKY!?!
This episode obviously wouldn't be complete without a reading! Chris gives Violet a reading and there are many surprises in her very near future.... Let's just say that a new love interest is looping around and she must dump her current guy.
Whether you're...
2021-08-261h 13
Athletic InsightsEp. 11 - Climbing Mountains & The Process with Chris ShibleyWe are joined by former X-men Football player Chris Shibley to discuss his journey from Kingston, to Nova Scotia and beyond. Chris was also a member of the X-men track and field program in his off-seasons. Transitioning into his new role as a coach Chris has spent time with UOttawa and UBC with a defensive backs focus. Chris provides valuable information on what the recruiting process actually looks like for a lot of athletes outside of the big cities.
2021-04-1735 min
Outside Sales TalkUltimate Lead Conversion with The Conversion Code - Outside Sales Talk with Chris Smith
Chris Smith is the co-founder of Curaytor, an Inc. 500 fastest growing SaaS business that builds marketing and sales tools. In less than five years, Chris used the blueprint in his book The Conversion Code to grow Curaytor to nearly $15 million in annual recurring revenue, without raising any venture capital. In this episode, Chris shares tips from his book - “The Conversion Code: Capture Internet Leads, Create Quality Appointments, Close More Sales”.
Here are some of the topics covered in this episode:
How to have the perfect 1st minute with a prospect
Tips on us...
2021-04-1445 min
Veteran Founder Podcast#92 The Mama of Invention: Necessity - Chris Benson, AlwaysOnitAn Army Vet who worked on the "Big Rigs", diesel powered machines as a mechanic, Portland, Oregon native Chris Benson was part of a unit that moved equipment around for the New England National Guard. He was admittedly aimless after high school and when his parents became obviously concerned about his lack of direction, the military seemed like a good place to put some discipline and purpose to Chris' life. And since he loved cars growing up and enjoyed tinkering with them, it was a natural to become a mechanic in the Army. But after his first duty cycle and...
2021-03-1639 min
The WIN-WIN EffectMelanie Benson - Amplify Your Success | S4:E22
In Episode #089 of The Win-Win Effect Show, Chris Ross speaks with Revenue Strategist and Business Performance Optimizer, Podcaster, Entrepreneur, Melanie Benson.
She specializes in aligning visionary, game-changing entrepreneurs emerging as leaders with the most powerful mindset, actions, and strategies that propel them to a level of success they never knew they could achieve.Not only is she the Host of Amplify Your Success Podcast, but she also serves on the Women Speakers Association Executive Team. Melanie is a member of the Association of Transformational Leaders and is co-author of Entrepreneur.com's "Start-Up Guide to an Information Marketing Business'' and "Voices o...
2021-03-0158 min
The WIN-WIN EffectMelanie Benson - Amplify Your SuccessIn Episode #089 of The Win-Win Effect™ Show, Chris Ross speaks with Revenue Strategist and Business Performance Optimizer, Podcaster, Entrepreneur, Melanie Benson.
She specializes in aligning visionary, game-changing entrepreneurs emerging as leaders with the most powerful mindset, actions, and strategies that propel them to a level of success they never knew they could achieve.Not only is she the Host of Amplify Your Success Podcast, but she also serves on the Women Speakers Association Executive Team. Melanie is a member of the Association of Transformational Leaders and is co-author of Entrepreneur.com's "Start-Up Guide to an Information Marketing Business'' and "Voices of...
2021-03-0158 minPractical AIThe AI doc will see you nowElad Walach of Aidoc joins Chris to talk about the use of AI for medical imaging interpretation. Starting with the world’s largest annotated training data set of medical images, Aidoc is the radiologist’s best friend, helping the doctor to interpret imagery faster, more accurately, and improving the imaging workflow along the way. Elad’s vision for the transformative future of AI in medicine clearly soothes Chris’s concern about managing his aging body in the years to come. ;-)Sponsors:Code-ish by Heroku – A podcast from the team at Heroku, exploring code, tech...
2021-02-1646 min
Machine Learning Archives - Software Engineering DailyPractical AI with Chris Benson (Repeat)
Originally published December 9, 2019
Machine learning algorithms have existed for decades. But in the last ten years, several advancements in software and hardware have caused dramatic growth in the viability of applications based on machine learning.
Smartphones generate large quantities of data about how humans move through the world. Software-as-a-service companies generate data about how these humans interact with businesses. Cheap cloud infrastructure allows for the storage of these high volumes of data. Machine learning frameworks such as Apache Spark, TensorFlow, and PyTorch allow developers to easily train statistical models.
These models...
2020-12-1744 min
For Chris' SakeFor Chris' Sake #19: "What Did You Think of Hulu's 'Happiest Season'? A Review"On the nineteenth episode of For Chris' Sake, Chris brings on Angela Benson to chat about the newest Christmas flick from Hulu, Happiest Season! Chris and Angela talk about representation in film, what they liked/disliked about the movie, why Kristen Stewart is the best, the breakdown the movie with SPOILERS (spoiler warning in podcast) and so much more! Angela's writing: https://vocal.media/authors/angela-bensonHer interview with Chris: https://vocal.media/geeks/for-chris-sake-finally-a-podcast-worth-listening-to-interview Chris Anthony Lopez's socials:Twitter: @CAnthonyLopezIG: @c_anthonylopez
2020-12-0746 min
Outside Sales TalkExpert LinkedIn Tactics to Grow Your Sales & Brand - Outside Sales Talk with Chris J. Mohawk Reed
Chris J. Mohawk Reed is the most recommended LinkedIn marketing entrepreneur on LinkedIn with over 1,600 LinkedIn recommendations. As an entrepreneur with 5 marketing firms and an International Bestselling author of 4 No. 1 books, he also has the most viewed and searched LinkedIn profile in the whole world. In this episode, Chris discusses ways to grow your personal brand on LinkedIn and powerful strategies on how to sell yourself!
Here are some topics covered in this episode:
Branding your profile
Utilizing Sales Navigator to find prospects
Communicating your value
Distinguishing yourself from th...
2020-12-0254 minPractical AIA casual conversation concerning causal inferenceLucy D’Agostino McGowan, cohost of the Casual Inference Podcast and a professor at Wake Forest University, joins Daniel and Chris for a deep dive into causal inference. Referring to current events (e.g. misreporting of COVID-19 data in Georgia) as examples, they explore how we interact with, analyze, trust, and interpret data - addressing underlying assumptions, counterfactual frameworks, and unmeasured confounders (Chris’s next Halloween costume).Sponsors:Linode – Get $100 in free credit to get started on Linode – our cloud of choice and the home of Changelog.com. Head to linode.com/changelogChangelog++ – You love o...
2020-11-2451 minPractical AILearning about (Deep) LearningIn anticipation of the upcoming NVIDIA GPU Technology Conference (GTC), Will Ramey joins Daniel and Chris to talk about education for artificial intelligence practitioners, and specifically the role that the NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute plays in the industry. Will’s insights from long experience are shaping how we all stay on top of AI, so don’t miss this ‘must learn’ episode.Sponsors:DigitalOcean – DigitalOcean’s developer cloud makes it simple to launch in the cloud and scale up as you grow. They have an intuitive control panel, predictable pricing, team accounts, worldwide availability...
2020-09-2153 minPractical AIHidden Door and so much moreHilary Mason is building a new way for kids and families to create stories with AI. It’s called Hidden Door, and in her first interview since founding it, Hilary reveals to Chris and Daniel what the experience will be like for kids. It’s the first Practical AI episode in which some of the questions came from Chris’s 8yo daughter Athena.Hilary also shares her insights into various topics, like how to build data science communities during the COVID-19 Pandemic, reasons why data science goes wrong, and how to build great data-based products. Don’t miss thi...
2020-08-2456 minPractical AIAttack of the C̶l̶o̶n̶e̶s̶ Text!Come hang with the bad boys of natural language processing (NLP)! Jack Morris joins Daniel and Chris to talk about TextAttack, a Python framework for adversarial attacks, data augmentation, and model training in NLP. TextAttack will improve your understanding of your NLP models, so come prepared to rumble with your own adversarial attacks!Sponsors:Linode – Our cloud of choice and the home of Changelog.com. Deploy a fast, efficient, native SSD cloud server for only $5/month. Get 4 months free using the code changelog2019 OR changelog2020. To learn more and get started head to li...
2020-08-0448 minPractical AIPractical AI EthicsThe multidisciplinary field of AI Ethics is brand new, and is currently being pioneered by a relatively small number of leading AI organizations and academic institutions around the world. AI Ethics focuses on ensuring that unexpected outcomes from AI technology implementations occur as rarely as possible. Daniel and Chris discuss strategies for how to arrive at AI ethical principles suitable for your own organization, and what is involved in implementing those strategies in the real world. Tune in for a practical AI primer on AI Ethics!Sponsors:Linode – Our cloud of choice and th...
2020-07-1452 minPractical AIThe ins and outs of open source for AIDaniel and Chris get you Fully-Connected with open source software for artificial intelligence. In addition to defining what open source is, they discuss where to find open source tools and data, and how you can contribute back to the open source AI community.Sponsors:Linode – Our cloud of choice and the home of Changelog.com. Deploy a fast, efficient, native SSD cloud server for only $5/month. Get 4 months free using the code changelog2019 OR changelog2020. To learn more and get started head to linode.com/changelog. The Brave Browser – Browse the web up to...
2020-07-0747 minPractical AIRoles to play in the AI dev workflowThis full connected has it all: news, updates on AI/ML tooling, discussions about AI workflow, and learning resources. Chris and Daniel breakdown the various roles to be played in AI development including scoping out a solution, finding AI value, experimentation, and more technical engineering tasks. They also point out some good resources for exploring bias in your data/model and monitoring for fairness.Sponsors:DigitalOcean – DigitalOcean’s developer cloud makes it simple to launch in the cloud and scale up as you grow. They have an intuitive control panel, predictable pricing, team acco...
2020-06-2250 minPractical AIThe long road to AGIDaniel and Chris go beyond the current state of the art in deep learning to explore the next evolutions in artificial intelligence. From Yoshua Bengio’s NeurIPS keynote, which urges us forward towards System 2 deep learning, to DARPA’s vision of a 3rd Wave of AI, Chris and Daniel investigate the incremental steps between today’s AI and possible future manifestations of artificial general intelligence (AGI).Sponsors:DigitalOcean – DigitalOcean’s developer cloud makes it simple to launch in the cloud and scale up as you grow. They have an intuitive control panel, predictable pricing, t...
2020-06-1550 min
Amazing Apps - learn how to build agile Dynamics 365 and Power Platform business apps using ScrumDynamics 365 for Recruitment Industry with Chris Kendrick, Mercury xRM#50. Chris Kendrick is the founder and CEO of Mercury xRM, who develop recruitment software on Dynamics 365 Sales. We discuss parsing resumes (and fine-tuning your own resume), as well as entity model designs, ISV product development, implementation approaches, remote training and user adoption incentives.Support the showCONNECT🌏 Amazing Apps website🟦 Customery on LinkedIn🟦 Neil Benson on LinkedIn MY ONLINE COURSES🚀 Agile Foundations for Microsoft Business Apps 🏉 Scrum for Microsoft Business Apps 📐 Estimating Business Apps Keep experimenting 🧪-Neil
2020-06-0136 minPractical AIExploring NVIDIA's Ampere & the A100 GPUOn the heels of NVIDIA’s latest announcements, Daniel and Chris explore how the new NVIDIA Ampere architecture evolves the high-performance computing (HPC) landscape for artificial intelligence. After investigating the new specifications of the NVIDIA A100 Tensor Core GPU, Chris and Daniel turn their attention to the data center with the NVIDIA DGX A100, and then finish their journey at “the edge” with the NVIDIA EGX A100 and the NVIDIA Jetson Xavier NX.Sponsors:Linode – Our cloud of choice and the home of Changelog.com. Deploy a fast, efficient, native SSD cloud server for only...
2020-05-2653 minPractical AIAI for Good: clean water access in AfricaChandler McCann tells Daniel and Chris about how DataRobot engaged in a project to develop sustainable water solutions with the Global Water Challenge (GWC). They analyzed over 500,000 data points to predict future water point breaks. This enabled African governments to make data-driven decisions related to budgeting, preventative maintenance, and policy in order to promote and protect people’s access to safe water for drinking and washing. From this effort sprang DataRobot’s larger AI for Good initiative.Sponsors:DigitalOcean – DigitalOcean’s developer cloud makes it simple to launch in the cloud and scale up as yo...
2020-05-1142 minPractical AIAsk us anything (about AI)Daniel and Chris get you Fully-Connected with AI questions from listeners and online forums:What do you think is the next big thing?What are CNNs?How does one start developing an AI-enabled business solution?What tools do you use every day?What will AI replace?And more…Sponsors:DigitalOcean – DigitalOcean’s developer cloud makes it simple to launch in the cloud and scale up as you grow. They have an intuitive control panel, predictable pricing, team accounts, worldwide availability with a 99.99% uptime SLA, and 24/7/365 world-class support to back that up. Get your $100 credit...
2020-05-0450 minPractical AIReinforcement learning for chip designDaniel and Chris have a fascinating discussion with Anna Goldie and Azalia Mirhoseini from Google Brain about the use of reinforcement learning for chip floor planning - or placement - in which many new designs are generated, and then evaluated, to find an optimal component layout. Anna and Azalia also describe the use of graph convolutional neural networks in their approach.Sponsors:Linode – Our cloud of choice and the home of Changelog.com. Deploy a fast, efficient, native SSD cloud server for only $5/month. Get 4 months free using the code changelog2019 OR changelog2020. To...
2020-04-2744 minPractical AIExploring the COVID-19 Open Research DatasetIn the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Daniel and Chris have a timely conversation with Lucy Lu Wang of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence about COVID-19 Open Research Dataset (CORD-19). She relates how CORD-19 was created and organized, and how researchers around the world are currently using the data to answer important COVID-19 questions that will help the world through this ongoing crisis.Sponsors:Linode – Our cloud of choice and the home of Changelog.com. Deploy a fast, efficient, native SSD cloud server for only $5/month. Get 4 months free using the code ch...
2020-04-2043 minPractical AIAchieving provably beneficial, human-compatible AIAI legend Stuart Russell, the Berkeley professor who leads the Center for Human-Compatible AI, joins Chris to share his insights into the future of artificial intelligence. Stuart is the author of Human Compatible, and the upcoming 4th edition of his perennial classic Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach, which is widely regarded as the standard text on AI. After exposing the shortcomings inherent in deep learning, Stuart goes on to propose a new practitioner approach to creating AI that avoids harmful unintended consequences, and offers a path forward towards a future in which humans can safely rely of provably beneficial...
2020-04-1352 minPractical AIMapping the intersection of AI and GISDaniel Wilson and Rob Fletcher of ESRI hang with Chris and Daniel to chat about how AI powered modern geographic information systems (GIS) and location intelligence. They illuminate the various models used for GIS, spatial analysis, remote sensing, real-time visualization, and 3D analytics. You don’t want to miss the part about their work for the DoD’s Joint AI Center in humanitarian assistance / disaster relief.Sponsors:DigitalOcean – DigitalOcean’s developer cloud makes it simple to launch in the cloud and scale up as you grow. They have an intuitive control panel, predictable pricing...
2020-03-3049 minPractical AIWelcome to Practical AIPractical AI is a weekly podcast that’s marking artificial intelligence practical, productive, and accessible to everyone. If world of AI affects your daily life, this show is for you.From the practitioner wanting to keep up with the latest tools & trends…(clip from episode #68)To the AI curious trying to understand the concepts at play and their implications on our lives…(clip from episode #39)Expert hosts Chris Benson and Daniel Whitenack are here to keep you fully-connected with the world of machine learning and data science.Please...
2020-03-2501 minPractical AISpeech recognition to say it just rightCatherine Breslin of Cobalt joins Daniel and Chris to do a deep dive on speech recognition. She also discusses how the technology is integrated into virtual assistants (like Alexa) and is used in other non-assistant contexts (like transcription and captioning). Along the way, she teaches us how to assemble a lexicon, acoustic model, and language model to bring speech recognition to life.Sponsors:Linode – Our cloud of choice and the home of Changelog.com. Deploy a fast, efficient, native SSD cloud server for only $5/month. Get 4 months free using the code changelog2019 OR ch...
2020-03-2349 minPractical AIReal-time conversational insights from phone call dataDaniel and Chris hang out with Mike McCourt from Invoca to learn about the natural language processing model architectures underlying Signal AI. Mike shares how they process conversational data, the challenges they have to overcome, and the types of insights that can be harvested.Sponsors:Linode – Our cloud of choice and the home of Changelog.com. Deploy a fast, efficient, native SSD cloud server for only $5/month. Get 4 months free using the code changelog2019 OR changelog2020. To learn more and get started head to linode.com/changelog. Brain Science – For the curious! Brain Scien...
2020-02-1751 minPractical AIAI-powered scientific exploration and discoveryDaniel and Chris explore Semantic Scholar with Doug Raymond of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence. Semantic Scholar is an AI-backed search engine that uses machine learning, natural language processing, and machine vision to surface relevant information from scientific papers.Featuring:Douglas Raymond – GitHub, LinkedIn, XChris Benson – Website, GitHub, LinkedIn, XDaniel Whitenack – Website, GitHub, XShow Notes:Semantic ScholarAllen Institute for Artificial IntelligenceELMoSciBERT: A Pretrained Language Model for Scientific TextSemantic Scholar APIUpcoming Events: Register for upcoming webinars here!
2020-02-1042 minPractical AIInsights from the AI Index 2019 Annual ReportDaniel and Chris do a deep dive into The AI Index 2019 Annual Report, which provides unbiased rigorously-vetted data that one can use “to develop intuitions about the complex field of AI”. Analyzing everything from R&D and technical advancements to education, the economy, and societal considerations, Chris and Daniel lay out this comprehensive report’s key insights about artificial intelligence.Sponsors:DigitalOcean – DigitalOcean’s developer cloud makes it simple to launch in the cloud and scale up as you grow. They have an intuitive control panel, predictable pricing, team accounts, worldwide availability with a 99.99% u...
2020-02-0344 minMachine Learning Archives - Software Engineering DailyPractical AI with Chris Benson
Machine learning algorithms have existed for decades. But in the last ten years, several advancements in software and hardware have caused dramatic growth in the viability of applications based on machine learning.
Smartphones generate large quantities of data about how humans move through the world. Software-as-a-service companies generate data about how these humans interact with businesses. Cheap cloud infrastructure allows for the storage of these high volumes of data. Machine learning frameworks such as Apache Spark, TensorFlow, and PyTorch allow developers to easily train statistical models.
These models are deployed back to the...
2019-12-0944 minPractical AIWorlds are colliding - AI and HPCIn this very special fully-connected episode of Practical AI, Daniel interviews Chris. They discuss High Performance Computing (HPC) and how it is colliding with the world of AI. Chris explains how HPC differs from cloud/on-prem infrastructure, and he highlights some of the challenges of an HPC-based AI strategy.Sponsors:DigitalOcean – DigitalOcean now offers three managed databases — PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Redis. Get started for free with a $50 credit. Learn more at do.co/changelog. The Brave Browser – Browse the web up to 8x faster than Chrome and Safari, block ads and trackers by default...
2019-09-1748 min
Outside Sales TalkNegotiating as if Your Life Depended on It: How to Apply FBI Tactics in Sales - Outside Sales Talk with Chris Voss
Chris Voss is the CEO of the Black Swan Group, a firm that works with companies and individuals to take their negotiation skills to the next level. He is a 24-year veteran of the FBI, and he retired as the lead international kidnapping negotiator. Chris is also the author of the national best-seller: "Never Split The Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It," which was named one of the seven best books on negotiation. In this episode, Chris explains how to apply high-stake negotiation techniques to never lose a sale.
Here a...
2019-08-0753 min
Outside Sales TalkHow to Break out of a Sales Slump - Outside Sales Talk with Chris Spurvey
Chris Spurvey is an entrepreneur, consultant and keynote speaker. He hosts the “It’s Time To Sell” podcast, which profiles entrepreneurs who have learned to sell their offering in a way that feels good for them and delivers results. He is also the author of the bestselling business book “It’s Time to Sell: Cultivating the Sales Mind-Set”. In this episode, Chris explains how salespeople can work on themselves and strive towards change to get back to success.
Here are some of the topics covered in this episode:
Taking action to prevent falling into a...
2019-06-2654 minPractical AIAI adoption in the enterpriseAt the recent O’Reilly AI Conference in New York City, Chris met up with O’Reilly Chief Data Scientist Ben Lorica, the Program Chair for Strata Data, the AI Conference, and TensorFlow World.O’Reilly’s ‘AI Adoption in the Enterprise’ report had just been released, so naturally Ben and Chris wanted to do a deep dive into enterprise AI adoption to discuss strategy, execution, and implications.Sponsors:DigitalOcean – Check out DigitalOcean’s dedicated vCPU Droplets with dedicated vCPU threads. Get started for free with a $50 credit. Learn more at do.co/changelog...
2019-05-2157 min
ClickFunnels RadioInstagramming for Clients and FREE Hotel - Zach Benson - FHR #330Free hotel trips and thousands of followers are just some of the things Zach Benson specializes in: Instagram and Influencing. With his knowledge and expertise in these two areas he helps big names like Russell Brunson and Gary Vaynerchuck dominate their social media presence. Zach Benson tells Dave today how the Funnel Hacker community can dominate Instagram through simple reposting and crediting. Of course, he also walks you through how to get free hotel rooms as an influencer as a bonus for you guys. Now about those hashtags, you're doing them wrong. While it does seem like...
2019-04-3023 minPractical AIDeep Reinforcement LearningWhile attending the NVIDIA GPU Technology Conference in Silicon Valley, Chris met up with Adam Stooke, a speaker and PhD student at UC Berkeley who is doing groundbreaking work in large-scale deep reinforcement learning and robotics. Adam took Chris on a tour of deep reinforcement learning - explaining what it is, how it works, and why it’s one of the hottest technologies in artificial intelligence!Sponsors:DigitalOcean – Check out DigitalOcean’s dedicated vCPU Droplets with dedicated vCPU threads. Get started for free with a $100 credit. Learn more at do.co/changelog. O'Reilly Open So...
2019-04-2345 min