AI is going to take our jobs!!! Have you heard this statement yet? Better said, have you heard this statement a million times yet? Well, this week the guys interview someone who tells Caleb and Chris from firsthand experience that we have a right to be concerned!

The guys have a really interesting and technical conversation with full-stack web developer Jody LeCompte, who discusses the rapid evolution of technology and its impact on the labor market. He reflects on his journey from a 90s "internet kid" to a specialized tech professional that’s now facing modern AI-driven industry shifts that not only is impacting his personal livelihood, but his entire industry.

LeCompte explores the transition from the mobile app era to the current artificial intelligence epoch, noting how tools like Claude and ChatGPT are now performing tasks once reserved for senior engineers (like him). He encourages entrepreneurs to experiment with AI to automate menial tasks, suggesting that while the technology presents unprecedented challenges (employment and otherwise), it also offers a chance to reclaim time for human connection and faith. Ultimately, the conversation highlights the necessity of reskilling in a world where the boundary between human intelligence and machine automation is increasingly blurred.

Curious about what AI is doing to industry now and not five years from now? Then this is definitely an episode you don’t want to miss!

Special thanks to Jody LeCompte for getting behind the mic and telling his fascinating story! Be sure to check out this episode on the podcast player of your choice!

This week the guys interview Tom and Hector Boldo, co-founders of the Mississippi Latinx Art Association and Nuestro Arte gallery in Hattiesburg; fellow co-founder Jacqueline Gonzalez Wooton was unfortunately unable to join them for the conversation. The couple shares experiences about their move from Austin to Mississippi and their subsequent efforts to increase Latin cultural representation through community workshops and themed exhibitions. They describe their very early and necessary strategic pivot from exclusively showcasing Latin artists to inviting all local creators to reinterpret Latin themes, which successfully grew their network to hundreds of participants.

The conversation explores the cultural significance of traditions like Día de los Muertos along with the challenges of navigating artistic insecurity and local skepticism. Hector and Tom also candidly share the economic realities of running an art gallery while aiming to build empathy and visibility for the Hispanic community through public events like downtown parades.

Wanna hear about starting a new art gallery and association in rural America, or curious about the business side of being an artist? Then don’t miss this episode! Be sure to check it out on the podcast player of your choice!

This week the guys interview Jordyn Williams, one of the founders and master franchiser of Grit + Grind Coffee. Williams details her rapid transition from a special education teacher to a business leader, growing their brand from a single mobile trailer in 2023 to roughly 16 locations by 2026! She explains how a partnership with founders in Alabama helped her shift from licensing to a formal franchise model that maintains strict brand standards.

Williams attributes her "whatever it takes" mentality to her childhood battle with leukemia, which instilled in her a profound sense of resilience and grit. Now operating as a corporate executive, she emphasizes the importance of mentoring her staff and finding unique opportunities in small-town markets. The conversation highlights her commitment to core values like spreading light and working hard while pursuing aggressive nationwide growth.

Wanna hear a story on hypergrowth? Wanna hear about what happens when you really commit to a grit and grind mentality? Then this is an episode you don’t want to miss! Check it out on the podcast player of your choice!