Alex Rodríguez

Regular guy. Also author, speaker, sales pro, entrepreneur, musician, husband, dad, and pastor.
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[Alex Rodríguez @AlxRodz]

@theistinthought It's not normative. But I had a chance to preach the Gospel to my non-believing boss precisely out of a prompt from his end, so it's not out of reality at all.

[Alex Rodríguez @AlxRodz]

@BlondeOfWar I made that choice. 27 years married, two kids, pero-menopause, and yet she hasn't stopped.

[Alex Rodríguez @AlxRodz]

@TommiPedruzzi Lul

[Alex Rodríguez @AlxRodz]

@SeloSlav You have a point, but it's not the point you think you're making.

[Alex Rodríguez @AlxRodz]

I wanted @claudeai Cowork to help with some research and fill in a Google Sheet. It didn't know how to paste the data, so it created a script to add the data. It took about 40 minutes. Something tells me this ain't it.

[Alex Rodríguez @AlxRodz]

@JuanIsidro What's wrong with these people? It's like not having a spine is in fashion.

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@WorkflowWhisper MCP

[Alex Rodríguez @AlxRodz]

@marcochiavetta @DanielPriestley @LucyMcCarraher Aside from that, have you explored putting yourself through a Dent accelerator yet?

[Alex Rodríguez @AlxRodz]

Great insight @DanielPriestley. I'll just add that Gen Z don't care too much about aesthetic integrity, so "vibes" and "quality" (as it's usually thought of) aren't really the same thing. Something can be wonky and low-qual and still have vibes.

[Daniel Priestley @DanielPriestley]

Marketing to millennials is all about story telling. Marketing to Get Z is about "vibes".

Millennials are interested in the narrative of a product or brand. "Tell me about its background" and "Make this make sense to me - why should I feel a certain way about this?"

Millennials powered the massive trend of origin stories in cinema. They wanted to know what happened to Batman that made him dress up like a bat. They wondered "What was Captain Kirk like in Star Trek university?"

Gen Z are about the vibes. It doesn't need to make sense, it needs to create an energy in the moment that stands out from boring, everyday life. It's OK to be detached from reality if it feels good - in fact it makes a story even better if it's weird.

Gen Z scroll for hours through 15 second videos looking for "the vibes". Each video is disconnected from the one before. They're not looking for stories that unfold, they are looking for things that stand out.

Millennials can't understand the obsession with nonsense in their younger peers. Gen Z think millennials are dull and conformist and can't appreciate something for what it is.

If you are a marketer whose job is to sell to millennials, tell them a powerful story that makes the incredible seem plausible. If your job is to sell to Gen Z show them a spectacle that breaks them away from the mundane.

[Daniel Priestley @DanielPriestley]

Over 1Million views! One of the most popular entrepreneurship videos on YouTube right now ... https://t.co/dBD5vrFOay

[Alex Rodríguez @AlxRodz]

@DanielPriestley It's definitely impressive in terms of speed, functionality, context window, and other aspects. However, I still feel like the language output of Gemini 2.5 Pro is way superior, albeit much slower.

[Alex Rodríguez @AlxRodz]

@ChrisAdel10 @DanielPriestley Not necessarily fail per se, but probably fail to access a path of least resistance toward the desired goals.

[Alex Rodríguez @AlxRodz]

A strong finish to the week isn't just about the deals you close; it's about the clarity you gain on which opportunities to pursue and which to pass on.

The journey continues.

#SellYou

[Alex Rodríguez @AlxRodz]

Sometimes the most effective sales strategy is to stop talking.

Giving a prospect the space to articulate their own challenges can be more persuasive than the most polished pitch, building the trust needed for them to accept your solution when they're ready.

#SellYou

[Alex Rodríguez @AlxRodz]

You could have nine conversations that end in 'maybe later,' but the skills you hone in each one are what allow you to close the tenth deal in a single call.

Don't get discouraged by the 'no's; they're just practice for the inevitable 'yes'.

#SellYou

[Alex Rodríguez @AlxRodz]

The most powerful sales conversations happen when you remove yourself from the other person's story.

When the focus shifts from "what I can tell you is..." to "here's what you can discover about your own path," trust is built, and authentic collaboration begins.

#SellYou

[Alex Rodríguez @AlxRodz]

@BernardJansen @DanielPriestley You can either put more focus on what you provide, or on who you can provide it for. It is never 50/50, nor should it ever be.

[George Alexopoulos @GPrime85]

Art advice: The first circle looks better than the second.

Anyone can make the bottom circle. It has no vitality or humanity. The top has flavor, spontaneity, personality. Let people see your strokes, your "mistakes." They are your signature. Don't polish drafts too much, it's a waste and you'll have time to work on other stuff.

[Alex Rodríguez @AlxRodz]

A slow week isn't a setback; it's a setup.

It's the perfect time to proactively reconnect with past conversations, nurture future opportunities, and prepare for the busy season you know is coming.

The work done in the quiet moments is what fuels future success.

#SellYou

[Alex Rodríguez @AlxRodz]

Slow weeks aren't about what you're losing; they're about what you're protecting—your time, energy, and the value of what you offer.

Knowing when to walk away from a bad fit is just as important as knowing how to welcome (and close) a good fit.

#SellYou