I build/buy companies • 3 prev exits • Investor in 70+ startups • I built @royalroomlou to host events & help others • My superpower is presentations that win
Two covers. One book. I can't pick.
My book Adapt & Adopt comes out in two months, and the cover is the last big decision. So I'm putting it to a vote.
Quick context: this is a business book, not a technical one. It's about how to adopt AI as a business skill, and it's built on a methodology I've used to train over 1,100 people in face-to-face workshops.
Watch the video, then comment below: blue or gradient?
No wrong answer. Majority gets serious consideration. My kids have already weighed in, now it's your turn.
More to share soon. For now, I would love to hear your vote. 👇
Our Kings and Queens Charity Event raised almost $4,000 for Metro United Way. They’ve been improving lives in our seven-county region for more than 100 years, focusing on three priorities: thriving kids, strong households, and an equitable community.
Everyone gathered at @RoyalRoomLou and really enjoyed hearing the stories of their impact.
Thank you to all who came out to support:
Adam Crane, Andrew Gerughty, Chad Pinkston, Colin Garner, David Shearer, David Tucker, Dylan Gerlach, Jameson Gay, Jangis Bo Johnson, Jerry Hartley, Jj Fuqua, Jenn Callahan, John Hoekstra, Keren Benabou, Kevin Northup, Lane Coonrod, Marc Sallee, Masoud Ghazi Michals, Michael Gabhart, Mohammad Alsorogi, Ryan McCray, Sean Weisenburger, Stephen Swan, Todd Logsdon, Tom Coppola, Tommy Wallace, William Windchy, Youssef Alsorogi, and Zach Swanson.
Some business relationships turn into something more.
@BobbyFerreri and @JoeReagan828 were the first people I saw this morning. We worked together at GLI and sixteen years ago, the three of us (and others) were in Milwaukee together. I just got back from there last night for a GLIDE trip (more on that soon).
Today, Bobby brought his team to @RoyalRoomLou for strategic planning with Joe facilitating.
It's strategic planning season and I built this facility for events just like this. I'm grateful when old friends choose your space.
This week I joined @PresMurrayState's listening tour as our new @murraystateuniv President met with local alumni.
What stood out most was how he began. He took time to thank his predecessor and my friend, @PresEmeritusMSU , for his years of strong leadership. That simple acknowledgment set a positive tone for everything that followed.
Dr. Patterson didn’t arrive with pre-written answers. He came with genuine curiosity, asking:
• What’s working well at Murray State?
• What could be improved?
• How often do you want to hear from me?
You could feel the room shift in a good way. Alumni felt valued and included in the conversation about Murray State’s future.
Tomorrow’s Louisville Spark newsletter is loaded.
Feature: The Yum! Center’s big 15-year survey and what they’re asking top customers about the future of the arena.
Plus:
- Five six-figure local jobs
- The top events for your weekend plans
- A confessional from a local you’ll relate to
- A can’t miss October event that’s almost sold out
- My current tech obsession you’ll want to try
Get it with the link in my bio. 👆