On today's episode we decided to switch it up a bit and talk about a topic that is on everybody's minds: Where is the Human in the AI loop? To help us talk about this we brought on an AI expert Dirk Vander Noot who is the owner of Telltales Operations.

Dirk Vander Noot is a Fractional COO or the right hand man to vision focused founders and business owners.

Through process development, tech integration, and a focus on supporting people, he has achieved sustainable growth, and allowed business leaders the freedom to lead the way you were meant to.

Recently, his time has been focused on the proper integration and use of technology like AI and Automations into business workflows.

Dirks Email: dirk.vandernoot@gmail.com

Telltales Operations Website

Link to register for July 17, 2025 AI talk: https://inniches.com/ai?937

Today we have a very special guest, Morgan Samson the Owner of Marketing with Morgan located in Chicago, IL.

Morgan Samson is the founder of Marketing With Morgan, a content marketing agency that helps businesses grow through strategic storytelling and impactful digital content. With a passion for creativity and analytics, Morgan specializes in crafting engaging campaigns that resonate with audiences on platforms like Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn. His expertise spans social media strategy, content creation, and video marketing, with a focus on helping businesses stand out in competitive markets.

Morgan’s collaborative spirit extends to partnerships with networking groups such as Community Collective and the Naperville Networking Alliance, where he fosters connections between like-minded entrepreneurs and professionals.

When he's not working with clients, Morgan can be found reading comic books, drawing (@ComicBooksWithMorgan), playing music, listening to music (passion for Chicago house music!), or brainstorming new content ideas. As a passionate content creator, he thrives on helping businesses elevate their message and encourages others to challenge themselves to bring their creative ideas to life.

Join us on this episode to learn how Morgan has taken his creativity to new heights with his marketing company.

Morgan's LinkedIn Page

Email: MarketingWithMorganSamson@gmail.com

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Today we have a very special guest, Courtney Van Erem the Owner of Opulent Sales Consulting located in Chicago, IL.

Courtney is keen on helping others, simply put! She is enthusiastic about life and overcoming challenges both personally and for your business. Optimism and strategy are the keys to her success and she is happy to help you achieve the same.

Today, Courtney shares with us how to be your true authentic self when in sales and how to teach your sales team to do the same.

Courtney's LinkedIn Profile

Email: Courtney@opulentconsult.com

Call or Text: 704-500-7148

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