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Unlock Your Revenue Potential with the $10K Button You Didn’t Know You Had
In the competitive world of online business, every tiny detail matters. From the layout of your website to the clarity in your calls to action (CTAs), each component influences whether visitors become leads and eventually customers. Did you know that tweaking one small element in your CTA could unlock thousands of dollars in potential revenue? […]
#75 – The Road Ahead, Part 1: AI, Consulting & What We’ve Learned So Far
I isn’t magic—it’s a mirror. In this episode of The Dataliction Podcast, John and Travis reflect on what they’ve learned while on the road consulting with companies trying to adopt AI. They unpack the surprises, the missed opportunities, and the hard lessons about what’s working (and what’s not). From overhyped expectations to poor data foundations, […]
#76 – The Human AI Moment
We’re not being replaced by AI—we’re being numbed by it. In this episode of Dataliction® Essentials, John Staub confronts the quiet cost of automation. As AI makes life easier, are we sacrificing the very things that make us human? This reflection explores how convenience can erode memory, creativity, and meaning. From fast-food content to algorithmic […]
#77 – The Road Ahead, Part 2: What It’s Really Like to Build Clarity As a Job
Momentum is messy. And perpetual motion is not progress. In this episode of Dataliction Essentials, John Staub unpacks the hidden cost of unclear processes inside growing companies. As leaders rush to implement AI or automate everything, they often overlook the real issue: they don’t fully understand their own mess. This conversation with Travis and Josh […]
#78 – Clarity in AI Noise
AI will make you faster—but only if you’re clear about where you’re going. In this episode of Dataliction Essentials, John Staub confronts a growing problem: leaders are moving fast, but many are flying blind. As companies chase AI transformation and automate everything in sight, they often skip the foundational work of clarity. John breaks down […]
#103 – Hire the Person, Not the Role
Most businesses don’t fail because the idea was bad. In this episode of The Dataliction Podcast®, John Staub and Travis Hall talk with Tim Jensen, founder and president of The Veridus Group, Inc., about why culture decides whether a company survives. Tim defines culture in plain terms: how it feels in this moment, and how […]
#79 – Don’t Fear the AI Bubble, Prepare for What Comes Next
AI isn’t the threat. Unprepared leadership is. In this episode of The Dataliction Podcast®, John and Travis unpack the shifting landscape of artificial intelligence and its real implications for business leaders. Drawing from historical patterns of disruption, they explore why preparation, not panic, is the smartest response to the AI bubble. The conversation cuts through […]
#80 – Mess First, Clarity Next
Everybody’s talking about AI, but nobody’s talking about what it’s breaking. In this episode of The Dataliction® Podcast, John Staub dives into the messy middle of business growth and exposes the operational chaos most leaders pretend not to see. Growth always brings clutter—but clarity is a choice. This episode breaks down how identity-driven busyness and […]
#81 – Leading AI Change Like Every Other Revolution
AI is not plug and play. And change isn’t a switch you flip—it’s a journey you lead. In this episode of The Dataliction® Podcast, John and Travis unpack the real work behind AI transformation. They challenge the fantasy that new tools equal instant results and instead dig into what it actually takes to lead lasting […]
#86 – Building the Next Generation of AI Agents with Tyler Reed
Don’t confuse automation with agents—they’re solving different problems, and your strategy depends on knowing the difference. In this episode of The Dataliction Podcast®, John and Travis talk with software engineer and AI educator Tyler Reed to break down the difference between AI agents and traditional automation. Tyler shares how guardrails make AI more dependable, why […]
#83 – The Human AI Moment
We’re not being replaced by AI—we’re being numbed by it. In this episode of Dataliction® Essentials, John Staub confronts the quiet cost of automation. As AI makes life easier, are we sacrificing the very things that make us human? This reflection explores how convenience can erode memory, creativity, and meaning. From fast-food content to algorithmic […]