The Business Builder - Issue 98

Happy Labor Day!

Do you have big plans for the weekend? I’m thinking BBQ and a nap - does that count as “big plans.”

Today, I’m doing an informal poll. It used to be normal for business to slow down in the summer and then pick back up in the 4th quarter. But things haven’t been normal for a while. How’s your business doing?

If you could reply with “Slow,” “Steady,” or “Up,” I’d appreciate it. I’ll let you know the aggregate results next time.

Bill

913.962.9261

P.S. - enjoy this week’s picks

The ChatGPT Legal Battles Continue

While OpenAI (the folks behind ChatGPT) filed a motion to dismiss the Sarah Silverman lawsuit, the U.S. Copyright Office is opening the public comment period for new rules and regulations pertaining to AI and copyright.

Can You “Rank” in ChatGPT?

Speaking of ChatGPT, the folks at Grow and Convert did an interesting study trying to answer the question, “Do Google rankings affect ChatGPT recommendations?”

Google Business Profile Video Verification

The verification step of setting up a Google Business Profile has always been a little tricky. Google added video verification to make that step a little easier, but it’s not without its challenges. Here are some tips to help you prepare and ensure verification goes smoothly the first time.

LinkedIn’s Brand Partnership Tags

Have you noticed LinkedIn profiles that look like a person’s title is “Brand Partnership?” It’s actually a tag to help you know the person is being paid for what they are posting. I won’t be surprised if this changes soon to make their transparency more… transparent.

And this…

The Rules of Shotgun are clear - if your (adult) pet bull calls “shotgun,” he sits in the passenger seat. Even if you have to modify your car like this guy in Nebraska did.

Featured Picks

📚️ The Diary of a CEO

Steve Bartlett’s book about “The 33 Laws of Business and Life”, is drawn from his personal experience and the CEOs he interviews on his podcast (also named Diary of a CEO).

Get it on Amazon…

🛠️ Inspectlet

Ever wonder how people really use your website? Inspectlet records what your site visitors do, so you can stop guessing - just roll the tape.

📷️ A Spotless Baby

This baby giraffe was born without any spots. According to experts, she may be the only solid-colored reticulated giraffe living on the planet.

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Thanks for reading.

Bill

913.962.9261

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