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Thought of the Week

In this Week’s Newsletter:

Up Front: The Future of Sales (OMG!)

This Week’s Biz Quiz: Will We Stump You This Time?

Strategic Thinking : Attila the Hun is Baaaaack…

Need Help?: Help is On The Way!

UP FRONT: 

The Future of Sales Just Ordered me a Hot Chocolate…and HOLY CRAP!

Look...

I've seen a LOT of "AI breakthroughs" lately.

Most of them are straight garbage.

You know what I'm talking about...

Those clunky chatbots that take 5 seconds to respond...

Those robocalls that make you want to throw your phone out the window...

The "AI assistants" that clearly don't understand a damn thing you're saying.

But yesterday?

Something weird happened.

I was testing this new AI voice system...

And it ended up selling me the best damn hot chocolate I've ever had.

(Well... it WOULD have been, if this wasn't just a demo.)

But here's what tripped me out:

This wasn't some pre-programmed robot reading from a script.

This thing was CONVERSATIONAL.

When I asked about the hot chocolate...

It told me about their special recipe. The fresh cream they use. How they make it from scratch every morning.

It got me EXCITED about hot chocolate at 3pm on a random Tuesday.

Hell, I even tested it on my mom.

(And if you know anything about moms... they can smell BS from a mile away.)

She was blown away.

Started telling all her friends about it.

And that's when it hit me:

We're witnessing something MASSIVE here.

Because this isn't just about selling hot chocolate...

This is about what happens when AI can actually SELL.

Not just take orders. 
Not just answer questions. 
But actually guide someone through a sale... naturally... conversationally... effectively.

Imagine:

• A real estate AI that doesn't just list properties... but actually gets people EXCITED about scheduling viewings

• A HIPAA-compliant medical scheduling system that follows up with patients like a caring nurse would

• A restaurant bot that remembers your favorite wine and suggests perfect pairings

• An automotive AI that can talk about everything from horsepower to safety features... matching its conversation to what YOU care about

The possibilities are mind-blowing.

But here's the really crazy part:

We built this.

And we're already using it to help businesses boost their sales in ways that weren't possible before.

(Our first implementation? Helping event producers automatically convert more attendees to VIP packages... but that's a story for another day.)

Want to see what I'm talking about?

Try our demo donut shop now... sand see what REAL conversational AI feels like.

(Warning: You might actually get hungry…and slightly freaked out about the future of sales).

Ask about the hot chocolate. 
Check out today's specials. 
Have an actual CONVERSATION.

Then imagine what this could do for YOUR business...

While this tech is still new enough to blow people's minds.

Because right now?

Having an AI this good... this NATURAL... is like having email in 1995.

Or social media in 2005.

It's a game-changer.

But that "holy crap" factor?

That novelty that makes people want to tell their friends?

That won't last forever.

So yeah...

Go play with our donut shop demo.

(Sorry in advance... you can't actually order anything. But the conversation alone will be worth your time.)

Then hit reply and let me know what you think.

Because this is just the beginning.

P.S. Seriously... ask about the hot chocolate. You'll see what I mean.🤔

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THIS WEEK’S BIZ QUIZ:

STRATEGIC THINKING:

Leadership Lessons From History's Most Unexpected Teacher

Ever notice how most leadership advice feels... soft?

Like it was written by someone who's never had to make tough calls in the real world?

That's why I've been fascinated by an unlikely source of wisdom:

Attila the Hun.

Before you raise an eyebrow - hear me out.

Strip away the historical drama, and you'll find leadership principles so practical, they could've been written yesterday.

Here are the key lessons that matter for modern leaders:

Decisive Action Builds Trust
Attila understood something crucial: Leaders who hesitate lose credibility. Fast.

Make informed decisions quickly, and your team will trust you more. It's that simple.

The Power of Unified Purpose
Here's what's wild: Attila managed to unite tribes that historically hated each other.

How? By giving them a common purpose bigger than their differences.

Sound familiar? It's exactly what great companies do today.

Service Over Status
Despite his reputation, Attila believed leaders should serve their people first.

He knew that true authority comes from putting your team's interests ahead of your ego.

Build Strong Teams (Without Fear)
Unlike many insecure leaders, Attila actively sought strong teammates.

He understood that surrounding yourself with capable people doesn't diminish your leadership - it enhances it.

Resilience Matters Most
Perhaps his most relevant lesson: Leaders need both emotional and physical stamina.

Because in business, like in battle, the ability to stay clear-headed during chaos is priceless.

The Modern Application (Yours)

These principles work because they're based on human nature - which hasn't changed much in 1500 years.

Consider:
• How quickly do you make key decisions?
• Does your team share a unified purpose?
• Are you truly serving your people?
• Do you welcome strong voices in your organization?
• Can you maintain perspective when things get tough?

The Bottom Line

Great leadership isn't about following the latest LinkedIn guru bullshit.

It's about understanding what ACTUALLY moves people to action.

Even if those lessons come from a dude who'd probably get canceled on Twitter today.

Want to be a better leader? Start by applying these principles today.

Your team will thank you.

(Just skip the conquering part.)

P.S. This was adapted from "Leadership Secrets of Attila the Hun" - a surprisingly practical guide for modern leaders.

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