Best Total Retail Podcasts (2025)

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Beyond the Brief: How Agencies Drive Strategic Growth for Retailers 29:58

6d ago29:58

29:58

In this episode of Total Retail Tech Insights, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Megan McDonagh, chief marketing officer at Wpromote, a top independent marketing agency that challenges convention to accelerate growth for brands. Listen in as McDonagh provides an overview of Wpromote and her career background (1:00), the wide variety of industri…

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Inside Academy Sports + Outdoors' Store Expansion Strategy 17:49

8d ago17:49

17:49

In episode 482 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Matt McCabe, executive vice president and chief merchandising officer at Academy Sports + Outdoors, one of the nation's largest sporting goods and outdoor stores. Listen in as McCabe discusses the addition of the Jordan Brand into 145 of its stores and its e-commerce site……

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Steel and aluminum tariffs double, biological pathogen charges, mushroom deaths defense & more 6:41

2h ago6:41

6:41

US tariffs on steel and aluminum tariffs have now risen to 50% in a move that’s had mixed reviews. The State Department has revoked the visas of the family of the man accused of Sunday’s antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado. The Trump administration has rolled back guidance on abortions in medical emergencies. Two Chinese researchers have been c…

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CO suspect’s family held, Musk blasts tax bill, Knicks coach fired & more 6:51

9h ago6:51

6:51

The family of the suspect charged in an antisemitic attack in Colorado has been taken into ICE custody. Elon Musk’s scathing criticism of President Trump’s agenda bill caught some White House officials off guard. A man admitted to framing an undocumented migrant to get him deported. CNN’s exclusive footage showing Sean “Diddy” Combs assaulting Cass…

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Trump bill drama, Dollar General record sales, lost dog’s 100-mile journey & more 6:33

16h ago6:33

6:33

President Donald Trump zeroed in on one Republican senator who opposes his massive domestic bill. Dollar General’s record sales could be a warning for the US economy. Trump privately expressed his grievances with Supreme Court justices he nominated. Newark’s mayor is suing a top Trump lawyer in the lead-up to the New Jersey governor race. Plus, a m…

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PT Asset Management CEO highlights bond market stability and strategy behind total return bond ETF 5:45

16h ago5:45

5:45

PT Asset Management CEO Sean Dranfield joined Proactive's Steve Darling to discuss current bond market dynamics and the investment approach behind the firm’s Performance Trust Total Return Bond ETF.Dranfield addressed market concerns around volatility, noting that despite global uncertainty, the bond market has shown relative stability. “The actual…

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AI Agents in Action: Sundae Bar Lists on AIM 5:49

1h ago5:49

5:49

Sundae Bar Plc CEO Jill Kenney joined Steve Darling from Proactive to talk about the company move to officially listed on the AIM market. Kenney described Sundae Bar as an AI agent marketplace where developers can host and monetise their autonomous agents, and businesses can access them in a secure, enterprise-friendly environment.Kenney explained …

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Valereum launches regulated subsidiary VLRM Markets to bridge traditional finance and digital assets 3:46

19h ago3:46

3:46

Valereum Plc. Head of VLRM Markets Adrian Hogg joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share news the company has officially launched its regulated subsidiary, VLRM Markets, marking the start of commercial operations through its Real-World Asset (RWA) Platform, according to Head of VLRM Markets Adrian Hogg in an interview with Proactive.VLRM Markets…

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HIVE Digital Technologies hit new milestone while HPC hits $20M run-rate ahead of schedule 5:49

19h ago5:49

5:49

Hive Digital Technologies Executive Chairman Frank Holmes joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share significant operational milestones for HIVE Digital Technologies, including surpassing 10 Exahash per second (EH/s) in global Bitcoin mining hashrate and achieving key benchmarks in its high-performance computing (HPC) expansion.Holmes reported th…

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Ukraine strikes Crimea bridge, South Korea’s new president, escaped inmates & more 6:50

19h ago6:50

6:50

We'll tell you the latest developments from Ukrainian and Russian forces on the battlefield. A new survey warns the impact of the US trade war on the economy is worse than previously thought. Exit polls show South Koreans have chosen their next president. We have details on two New Orleans escaped inmates still on the run from last month’s jail bre…

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Ajax Resources applies for Aquis Listing and plans raise to advance Argentine projects 8:10

20h ago8:10

8:10

Ajax Resources CEO Ippolito Cattaneo joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce the company’s application for admission to the Aquis Stock Exchange (AQSE) Growth Market, alongside a planned fundraising of up to £1.5 million. The capital will support Ajax’s exploration efforts in Argentina, primarily at its flagship Eureka gold-copper project i…

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Ten Holdings launches early adopter program for new event SaaS platform Ten Events Pro 6:32

20h ago6:32

6:32

Ten Holdings Inc, CEO Randy Jones joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share news the company has announced the launch of its Early Adopter Program for Ten Events Pro, a next-generation software-as-a-service platform tailored for premium virtual and hybrid event production. The company highlighting this as a major step forward in the company’s ev…

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We’re Back! What’s Changed in Retail Media This Year 20:09

4h ago20:09

20:09

The Ad Project Relaunch: Retail Media’s Rapid Evolution & What Comes Next We’re back! After a one-year break, The Ad Project returns with CEO Joe Shelerud and Director of Strategy & Insights Maarja Hewitt kicking off a new chapter — with a new studio, a growing team, and plenty to talk about. In this episode: The rise of Amazon Marketing Cloud: 5-y…

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Gaza aid site shootings, transgender athlete deadline, actor shot dead & more 6:26

22h ago6:26

6:26

Palestinian health officials say the Israeli military has shot dozens of people near an aid distribution site for a third day in a row. The firebombing attack on a Jewish community event was allegedly planned for a year. California school districts have a week to ban transgender athletes from girls’ sports. We’ll tell you why the Dutch government h…

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AI for Time Management – Maximizing Efficiency and Focus #S10E3 3:15

5h ago3:15

3:15

This is Season 10, Episode 3 – AI for Time Management – Maximizing Efficiency and Focus. Managing time effectively is one of the biggest challenges in today’s fast-paced work environment. AI can help by optimizing schedules, reducing distractions, and automating time-consuming tasks. Whether you need better focus, improved scheduling, or smarter pr…

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Chariot completes $5.5M net fundraise and splits into two businesses 6:16

5h ago6:16

6:16

Chariot Transitional Energy CEO Adonis Pouroulis joined Steve Darling from Proactive to talk about the company’s recent $5.5 million net fundraise and strategic decision to split its renewable energy and oil & gas divisions into two standalone businesses. Pouroulis said the raise was completed quickly and successfully to support this transformation…

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Firebombing attack details, formalizing DOGE cuts, Aldi sued & more 6:46

1d ago6:46

6:46

There are more details emerging about the lead up to the attack on members of the Jewish community in Colorado. The White House is set to send its spending cuts package to Congress today. South Korea has started voting for a new president. We’ll tell you why FEMA staff are divided over comments made by the agency’s new acting head. Plus, grocery st…

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Colorado suspect’s murder charges, stocks’ ups and downs, Mongolia protest & more 6:29

1d ago6:29

6:29

The suspect in the antisemitic attack in Boulder, CO made his first appearance in court. US stocks fluctuated today amid President Donald Trump’s varied tariff polices. The Trump administration returns to the Supreme Court over his mass layoff plans. A morbid scene unfolded at a homeless shelter in Oregon. Plus, how designer handbags threw a countr…

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Russia-Ukraine negotiations, Colorado suspect charged, graduate job market struggles & more 6:51

1d ago6:51

6:51

We start with demands outlined in a second round of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. The suspect in the antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado has been charged with a federal crime. The Supreme Court has made decisions on laws regarding machine guns and absentee ballots. The National Weather Service has been given the green light to make ne…

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Colorado suspect overstayed visa, ICE arrests, volcano erupts & more 6:52

1d ago6:52

6:52

Dispatch audio captured the horrific scenes in what officials are calling an antisemitic attack in Colorado, while we're learning more how he got to the US. We’ll tell you which two big US companies are facing tariff threats from President Donald Trump. ICE is targeting migrants at courthouses. An Italian volcano has erupted. Plus, the reason why m…

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Light Science Technologies secures patent for sensorGRO, expands AgTech offerings 4:56

1d ago4:56

4:56

Light Science Technologies CEO Simon Deacon joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce the company has secured a patent for its innovative environmental sensor technology, sensorGRO. This development strengthens the company’s AgTech division by laying the foundation for future product expansion and new recurring revenue streams.The patent cove…

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Colorado attack witnesses, peace talks, retailers’ quiet Pride month & more 6:49

1d ago6:49

6:49

People have been describing the attack on a Jewish community event in Boulder, Colorado that injured eight people. Ukraine and Russia have started another round of peace talks. Americans want the government to do more, but not many trust either party to deliver. The US hurricane season is here and there are concerns whether agencies are ready. Plus…

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AI for Daily Task Management – Organizing Your Work Efficiently #S10E2 3:04

1d ago3:04

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This is Season 10, Episode 2 – AI for Daily Task Management – Organizing Your Work Efficiently. Staying productive requires effective task management. AI can help you structure your day, prioritize work, and reduce distractions, making it easier to focus on what matters. Whether you are a business owner, a professional, or part of a team, AI can as…

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Colorado fire attack, Poland’s political upset, US tennis success & more 6:38

2d ago6:38

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The FBI says a man used a makeshift flamethrower to attack a Jewish community event in Boulder, Colorado. Ukraine says it launched attacks on Russian airbases well behind the front lines. Dozens of Palestinians have been killed near an aid point in Gaza. We’ll tell you who won in the battle between the right wing and liberal parties in Poland’s pre…

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How Eliminating the Penny in 2026 Affects Retailers - Episode 495 21:06

1d ago21:06

21:06

The U.S. Treasury will officially stop making pennies and phase out the one-cent coin from circulation. Here are four things retailers need to know, recapped from a February 2025 podcast. Hosted by: Jeff LenardBy NACS

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AI for Industry-Specific Business Tasks – How ChatGPT Helps in Your Field (Season 5 Introduction)- #S5E0 2:49

2d ago2:49

2:49

Welcome to Season 5 of the ChatGPT Masterclass: AI Skills for Business Success. This season is designed for professionals who want to see how AI can be applied in specific industries. Whether you work in retail, healthcare, education, nonprofits, tech, real estate, or freelancing, this season will show you practical AI use cases tailored to your fi…

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One Thing: Under RFK Jr.’s HHS, Who Decides the Facts? 19:39

2d ago19:39

19:39

US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s announcement that the Covid-19 vaccine will no longer be recommended for healthy children and pregnant women has sparked concern among many health experts. We hear from one of them who thinks this is just the latest in a line of moves that could undermine trust in science. Guest: Dr. Pa…

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Mastering Custom GPTs – Build Your Own AI for Business (Season 6 Introduction) #S6E0 3:30

3d ago3:30

3:30

Welcome to Season 6 of the ChatGPT Masterclass: AI Skills for Business Success. In this season, we’re diving deep into custom GPTs—how to build, refine, and implement your own AI that works specifically for your business needs. If you want to take your AI usage to the next level and train ChatGPT to respond exactly how you need it, this season is f…

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5 Good Things: This Rock Band Could Play at a Backyard Near You 17:12

3d ago17:12

17:12

This rock band hopes their new tour gives big concert venues a run for their money. The most memorable part of these teens’ prom happened after the dance, when they stumbled upon a house on fire. The treatment to save his son had a hefty price tag, so this dad picked up an oar and started rowing to raise money. This club in New York City helps olde…

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Musk’s farewell, new ceasefire deal in Gaza, Taylor Swift buys back catalog & more 6:44

4d ago6:44

6:44

We begin with Elon Musk's last official day in the federal government. We’ll tell you what’s in the new US-backed ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. The DOJ has made a controversial decision on Boeing’s criminal case. There’s a tornado watch in the Eastern US. Plus, Taylor Swifts ends the ownership saga of her music catalog. Learn more about …

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Formation Metals to launch 20,000 metre drill program at N2 Gold Project 4:46

5d ago4:46

4:46

Formation Metals CEO Deepak Varshney joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce plans for a 20,000-metre multi-phase drill program at the company’s flagship N2 Gold Project in Quebec. The N2 Project hosts a historic global resource of approximately 870,000 ounces of gold, including 18 million tonnes grading 1.4 g/t Au across four zones, and 24…

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US-China tensions, visa vetting, Biden cancer update & more 6:35

5d ago6:35

6:35

President Donald Trump blasted China on social media, driving US stocks in the red. There may be additional visa vetting for people that visit Harvard from abroad. Former President Joe Biden struck an optimistic tone about his cancer diagnosis. We’ll tell you about a deadly flooding disaster in Nigeria. Plus, Sean "Diddy" Combs’ longtime archrival,…

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Americans spend less, trans athlete speaks out, candy recall & more 6:53

4d ago6:53

6:53

We start with the Supreme Court's latest ruling on the fate of a Biden era immigration program. We tell you why Americans are spending less and what it means for the economy. We hear from the high school student at the center of a funding controversy over trans athletes in sports. The suspect in Monday’s car ramming in Liverpool has appeared in cou…

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Helix Exploration starts trading on OTCQB under ticker 'HHEXF' to boost US access 2:27

5d ago2:27

2:27

Helix Exploration PLC CEO Bo Sears talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s newly launched trading on the US-based OTCQB market under the ticker 'HHEXF'. Already listed on London's AIM, the company is expanding access to US investors by offering an additional route for participation in its helium development strategy.Sears explai…

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Israel given ultimatum, Russell Brand enters plea, Sydney Sweeney’s bathwater & more 6:44

5d ago6:44

6:44

France says Israel could face a tougher stance from the European Union if humanitarian conditions in Gaza don’t improve. Immigration pressures are reportedly putting a strain on US law enforcement. A heatwave and wildfires are likely to cause problems in the US this weekend. Actor and comedian Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to rape and sexual…

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Retail investors back Ilika's battery strategy in oversubscribed offer 3:18

5d ago3:18

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Ilika Plc CEO Graeme Purdy talked with Proactive's Stephen about the company’s fundraising success and how the proceeds will be allocated across its core battery technologies. The company recently closed a funding round with strong interest from both institutional and retail investors.The company raised £0.9 million through an oversubscribed retail…

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AI + Human Collaboration – Mastering the Art of Working with AI (Season 8 Introduction) #S8E0 3:16

4d ago3:16

3:16

Welcome to Season 8 of the ChatGPT Masterclass: AI Skills for Business Success. This season is all about AI + human collaboration—how to use AI as a partner rather than just a tool. While AI is powerful, its true potential is unlocked when combined with human creativity, critical thinking, and expertise. If you want to learn how to balance AI autom…

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Tariff whiplash, Canada wildfires, spelling bee success & more 6:41

4d ago6:41

6:41

We’ll talk through where things stand with tariffs after a whirlwind week. Canadian wildfires are starting to send harmful smoke across the border. Investigators think a migrant accused of threatening President Donald Trump might have been framed. A NYC police detective is being questioned in relation to a bizarre crypto currency kidnapping and tor…

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Tiger Gold Corp and LCL Resources forge strategic alliance with transformational project acquisition 6:40

6d ago6:40

6:40

Tiger Gold Corp CEO Robert Vallis and LCL Resources Executive Chairman Chris (van vake)Van Wijk joined Steve Darling from Proactive to provide deeper insight into a transformational deal for both companies: Tiger Gold Corp’s acquisition of the Quinchia and Andes gold projects in Colombia from LCL Resources. This strategic transaction sets the stage…

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Tariffs unblocked, Trump meets Fed chief, Israel accepts ceasefire proposal & more 6:48

5d ago6:48

6:48

President Donald Trump’s tariffs have been reinstated – for now. The president met with the Federal Reserve chairman for the first time in his second term. We’ll tell you where the latest round of Gaza ceasefire negotiations stands. Authorities are offering rewards to capture escaped inmates. Plus, we have details on a partial glacier collapse that…

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Harvard hearing, West Bank settlement expansion, town’s relocating perk & more 6:48

6d ago6:48

6:48

We begin with a federal judge’s order on Harvard University’s student visa program. Israel is making major moves in the occupied West Bank as the country signs off on the latest Gaza ceasefire proposal. The Supreme Court delivered a blow to environmentalists on infrastructure projects. The Trump administration is preventing some companies from doin…

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Saturna Capital’s Scott Klimo highlights active, Islamic-Compliant Global ETF strategy 6:54

6d ago6:54

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Saturna Capital Chief Investment Officer Scott Klimo joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the firm's distinctive approach to Islamic investing through its European-listed Saturna Al-Kawthar Global Focused Equity UCITS ETF. Saturna Capital is the largest manager of Islamic-compliant assets in North America, managing approximately $8 billio…

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DynaResource reports Q1 2025 results, unveils new veins and technical milestone at SJG project 6:28

6d ago6:28

6:28

DynaResource Inc CEO Rohan Hazelton joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share operational and financial highlights for the quarter ending March 31, 2025, from the company’s flagship San Jose de Gracia (SJG) Mine in Mexico’s Sierra Madre Occidental gold belt.Hazelton reported a 12% decrease in operating expenses compared to Q1 2024, and a 16% dro…

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Fortune Bay Corp advances Goldfields and Ixhuatan projects with key milestones in sight 6:37

6d ago6:37

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Fortune Bay Corp CEO Dale Verran joined Steve Darling from Proactive to provide an update on the company’s strategic plans and upcoming milestones, with a focus on the Goldfields Project in Saskatchewan and the Ixhuatan Project in Mexico, soon to be rebranded as the Pomoa Rosa Project.At Goldfields, the company has commissioned an Updated Prelimina…

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VettaFi’s Stacey Morris highlights appeal of Alerian Midstream Energy Dividend ETF 4:48

6d ago4:48

4:48

VettaFi Head of Energy Research Stacey Morris joined Steve Darling from Proactive about the performance and growing investor interest in the Alerian Midstream Energy Dividend ETF. The ETF tracks a dividend-weighted index of U.S. and Canadian midstream energy infrastructure companies and U.S. master limited partnerships.Morris emphasized that midstr…

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Harvard commencement, wine company’s tariff triumph, NBA finals contenders & more 6:51

6d ago6:51

6:51

Celebrations at Harvard University’s commencement ceremony are being overshadowed by a legal battle over international students. We’ll tell you how a family-run wine company went head-to-head with the Trump administration and won. Home sellers now outnumber buyers by the largest margin in years. The American flag has been raised at the US ambassado…

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Mosman secures low-cost exposure to helium revenues with Billy Goat royalty deal 8:54

6d ago8:54

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Mosman Oil and Gas Ltd (AIM:MSMN) CEO Andy Carroll talked with Proactive's Jonathan Jackson about the company’s evolving involvement in the Vecta helium venture in Colorado.A deal with Desert Eagle Operating LLC sees Mosman sell its stake in the Billy Goat project, in exchange for a 5% royalty over the project’s future revenues, without any further…

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Tariff ruling uncertainty, Ukraine’s ‘drone wall,’ sparkly name crackdown & more 6:42

6d ago6:42

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A recent court ruling blocking most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs is causing uncertainty. Ukraine is scrambling to set up drone defenses. A Mississippi city has issued a curfew after a college football player was killed in a shooting. Plus, we'll tell you why Japan is putting a stop to baby names like Pikachu. Learn more about your ad choices…

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The AI-Enhanced Entrepreneur – Leveraging AI to Scale a Business (Season 9 Introduction) #S9E0 3:14

5d ago3:14

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Welcome to Season 9 of the ChatGPT Masterclass: AI Skills for Business Success. This season is designed for entrepreneurs and business owners who want to use AI to scale faster, operate more efficiently, and maximize growth opportunities. AI is no longer just a tool—it’s a competitive advantage. The businesses that integrate AI into their operation…

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