Building a Job Description and Hiring Processing using Generative AI (ChatGPT and New Web Browsing Plugin) — What we cover with generative AI: Build a Job Description Plan the Interview Pipeline Draft Acceptance and Rejection Emails Begin an Acceptance Criteria Draft the 30, 60, 90 Day Onboarding Objectives In this video, I dive into the incredible potential of using AI within businesses, specifically in the hiring…

For the restless souls who have day jobs, side hustles, and more. — My tech career started in 2010. Since then, I have juggled a mix of jobs, side projects for clients, personal projects, and curiosities. It began as a way to build my skills, knowledge, and expertise. Over the years, maintaining a blend of full-time employment and side projects has been a…

My reading from my grandfather’s funeral. — Roger was my grandfather. Grandpa. As I reflect on his life and its impact on me, one word comes to mind: conflicted. I have years of awesome memories of Grandpa. Memories of summers by their pool. Memories of endless projects and tinkering with him in the backyard. Memories of him…

How do you get more experience if no one will give you a chance? Pretend you need a pair of scissors. You search online for the sharpest pair you can find. You read dozens of reviews to find the best. Purchase complete! Days later, your package arrives. As you open…

Enjoy a few helpful life mantras that come up on a regular basis. — Always play like there is a prize. Own your own experience. Leadership is a mindset, not a title. What we value is what gets our time and attention. Consistency is a superpower. Take risks.

Unpacking the Steps Before Breaking Ground — After taking possession of a new piece of land, there are a number of steps before construction crews can roll in. Preconstruction involves many stakeholders working together to create a clear picture of the project, arrange permits, coordinate schedules, and lock-in resources. The work is spread across attorneys, architects, project…

The Three Ways I Interact with Founders and Entrepreneurs — I love business ideas. I love hearing about them, creating them, researching them, helping others refine them, and rolling up my sleeves to participate. Ideation is a strength. Ideation is also a threat to my focus and commitment. Miscommunication compounds the issue. I have created personal ground rules to keep…

Helping freelancers decide what type of business they’re trying to build. — Most businesses are started by “technicians”. A technician, in this context, refers to the person who builds products, delivers services, or makes the goods a customer purchases. Technicians do the work. The skills required to provide goods and services are different than the skills needed to build and grow a…

Publish 100 Posts: Monthly Progress Report (19/100) — Publishing 100 posts is a personal goal for the year. February’s themes include housing, homelessness, freelancing, and startups. I also tried a new approach to getting my ideas in writing. Housing & Homelessness As part of my work with New Story, I am building a real estate development company in Mexico. To assist…