Field notes
Writing.
Essays and case studies on small-business automation — what works, what doesn't, and the actual mechanics of the things I've built. Mostly written for the kind of owner who wants to know what's under the hood before hiring anyone.
2026
A Field Guide to Good AI Advice
Six archetypes whose AI commentary is worth your time — what each one offers, and where to find them.
AI Strategy Opinion
A Field Guide to Bad AI Advice
Six archetypes whose AI takes you should stop forwarding around your office — what each one wants from you, and what they get wrong.
AI Strategy Opinion
2025
Case Study: Automating Client Retention for an Insurance Broker
Before rushing to deploy the latest AI solution, make sure you're investing in AI strategically, not just buying tools without a plan.
AI Strategy Business Insurance
Feeling Swamped by AI Hype? Let’s Break It Down — and Make It Useful
Between doom-scroll headlines and LinkedIn thought-leaders, it feels like you’re already **late** to the AI party. You’re not alone. Let's break it down.
AI Isn’t Just a Buzzword—It’s the New Backbone of Getting Stuff Done
Copying data between apps, scheduling meetings nobody wants, digging through email chains that never die. The busywork is finally automatable — here is how.
Routine Rethink: How AI Is Taking the Busywork Off Our Plates
Nobody became a legend reconciling spreadsheets at 11pm. A practical look at which parts of the busywork actually automate, and which ones are hype.
Improving Business Inefficiencies with AI: A Real-World Use Case
Real AI use cases from small businesses — what actually worked, what quietly failed, and how to tell the difference before you spend money.
Why Car Dealerships Need AI-Powered Email Personalization Now
Dealership mass-blast email goes straight to the trash. How AI-powered personalization revives cold leads and turns the inbox back into a sales channel.
AI Literacy: The Must-Have Skill for Today’s Workforce
AI literacy is becoming a competitive advantage — in schools, in hiring, and on the job. Why it is rising so fast, and how to build fluency before you need it.
AI Literarcy Education “ArtificialIntelligence” “AILiteracy” “FutureOfWork” “TechSkills” “Education” “WorkforceDevelopment” “Upskilling” “JobMarket” “CareerGrowth” “AIinEducation” “AIinBusiness” “Automation” “FutureJobs” “AITraining”
AI and Email Management for Professionals
Learn how AI tools can transform your email workflow, saving hours each week and helping you focus on what matters most.
AI Productivity Email
The Costly AI Mistake Your Company Might Be Making
Before rushing to deploy the latest AI solution, make sure you're investing in AI strategically, not just buying tools without a plan.
AI Strategy Business