What's Ahead
I frequently see this type of comment on my YouTube Channel
“I’ve been using robots for years, it’s a total flop. More babysitting than it’s worth”
or
“AI just spits out garbage. It’s all a scam to give companies an excuse to fire people”
Listen, I’m not going to say you’re wrong.
No one can predict the future.
I can’t control Meta deciding to build a $10B data center.
I can’t control Amazon putting more robots into warehouses than humans.
I can’t control Robotaxis expanding all over the country.
Guys, we need to focus on what we CAN control.
It’s easy to say “well it’s never worked before, so I don’t need to worry”.
but honestly, I think now is the time to be brave and courageous.
To look change in the face and say, “I’m going to grab my surfboard”.
It’s your decision what happens next.
You DO have control.
As men, our families, friends, employees, and communities rely on us.
Will you become the leader you’re meant to be?
-Mark
Trending
Fed Governor Michelle Bowman says banks and supervisors must adopt AI with stronger model risk controls or lose relevance. Expect more documentation and human checks for any model used in lending, fraud screening, or trading.
CEO Deepfakes Raid Company Accounts
Attackers copy an executive’s face and voice to rush wire transfers and data access. A recent count shows more than 105,000 deepfake attempts this year with losses in the hundreds of millions.
Finance and operations teams are hit most near close of business. Budgets are shifting to verification work, payment controls, and fraud analytics.
The Update:
Large companies move slowly and scammers move fast.
Do not wait for someone else to set the tone.
Speak with your finance lead and say you want a clear verification habit for high value payments.
Be open about using AI tools in ways that protect the company and speed work.
Make it normal to confirm identity and intent before money leaves the account.
Step up and show that careful and efficient can live together.
Which learning format do you prefer for AI training?
Meta Freezes AI Hiring
After months of aggressive recruiting, Meta paused new AI hiring and tightened internal moves while it reshapes teams and budgets. The pay race cools and attention turns to applied work that ships and saves money.
Expect fewer research headcount moves and more approvals for roles tied to reliability, cost control, and product impact.
The Update:
Hype fades and execution matters.
Do not sit back and hope.
Tell your manager or recruiter how you plan to use AI to raise output in your role.
Aim at the work that reduces waste and lifts results the team already tracks.
Be the person who brings AI into the workflow and show results that anyone can understand.
Lead by making the case and then delivering.
Your Marketing and Sales Needs AI
Do you know where your next customer is coming from?
What is your Customer Acquisition Cost?
Are leads converting higher from Google, Facebook, or Instagram?
What is your lead to meetings booked conversion rate?
Which sales people are converting meetings into customers?
Guys, if you don’t know the answers to these questions, you have a problem.
The good news?
This is an easily fixable problem with the right marketing systems.
This is why I use Rapid Active CRM.
It’s built from the award winning GoHilevel system.
It includes everything you need.
I use it.
That’s why I recommend it.
Oh yeah, it gets better. They offer 24/7 support, and live coaching calls 4 days a week.
It’s time to turn up your customer acquisition.
Federal AI Neutrality Rule Coming
The White House plans new rules for AI tools that federal agencies buy. The basic idea is simple. The tool must not favor or punish any viewpoint. Vendors will need to show short test results and say what data the tool learned from.
A person must review important decisions before action is taken. Agencies will keep basic logs so work can be checked later. Contracts will favor bidders who can prove these steps clearly.
The Update:
Rules are coming and leaders prepare early.
Tell your legal and policy partners that you want simple documentation for how your team uses AI.
Keep the focus on clarity and fairness so audits are not a surprise.
Show that your group can balance speed with accountability.
Be the example others point to when new standards arrive.