In this powerful episode of Business Story of the Week, we sit down with Royce Hall—Salesforce consultant by day and podcaster by night—who shares his extraordinary journey from the treetops to tech. Once a certified arborist managing multimillion-dollar projects, Royce realized he was unfulfilled and boldly pivoted his career into the fast-moving world of IT and Salesforce.

Royce dives deep into what it means to build a second career, embracing failure, and the importance of self-awareness in driving success. He also explores how AI and autonomous agents are revolutionizing the Salesforce ecosystem and why content repurposing is a game-changer for visibility. Whether you're navigating a major career transition or curious about how AI is shaping the future of RevOps, this episode is packed with insights, heart, and inspiration.

What does it take to change the world—not once, but again and again? In this electrifying episode of Business Story of the Week, we sit down with Kevin Surace, the legendary innovator hailed as the father of the AI virtual assistant. From pioneering the technology behind Siri and Alexa at General Magic to holding 95 patents and reshaping industries with AI-powered software testing, Kevin’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary.

He shares how his work is revolutionizing quality assurance through his company Appvance, why failure is necessary fuel for innovation, and the surprising secrets to building products that truly solve real-world problems. Kevin also offers golden advice to entrepreneurs, reveals how to get noticed in tech, and even introduces us to his virtual clone that can answer your questions in real time.

Whether you're a startup founder, a tech enthusiast, or someone looking to be inspired by the real power of persistent innovation—this episode will ignite your curiosity and spark your imagination.

What if your biggest setback turned out to be your greatest launchpad? In this powerful episode of Business Story of the Week, we sit down with Jamie Mason Cohen—former Saturday Night Live insider turned internationally recognized leadership and communication trainer. From being laid off after 9/11 to working with Fortune 500 CEOs and top pharmaceutical leaders, Jamie shares how crisis, rejection, and redirection became the defining forces in his journey.

He dives into the lessons learned behind the scenes at SNL, the power of effective communication under pressure, and how hosting his own podcast transformed his entrepreneurial impact. Get ready for hard-hitting insights on leadership, resilience, and why personal development is the ultimate foundation of business success.

Whether you're a creative, an executive, or an entrepreneur navigating uncertainty, Jamie's story will leave you inspired and equipped to turn rejection into rocket fuel.