Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 554 Timeless Wisdom to Unlock and Thrive Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 554

Have you ever wondered what single piece of advice could transform your business and life? I did too. So, I delved deep into the minds of seven of history’s extraordinary thinkers. What would these brilliant minds advise you to do? The insights I unearthed are not just transformative; they’re game-changers. Steve Jobs: “Start with the customer experience and work backwards.”Takeaway: Don’t get lost in your product, service, or technology. Zero in on what your customers actually want and need. Then,...

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Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 553 Five-Star Expectations to One-Star Service: An Unforgettable Lesson in What NOT to Do! Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 553

Last weekend, Laurel and I decided to treat ourselves to a new restaurant, highly recommended by our foodie friend. Expectations were high, and our appetites even higher. Once seated, our waitress, all smiles and pleasantries, took our orders, beginning with an exotic appetizer and a cocktail that seemed to have my name written on it. We launched into a conversation about the week gone by, fully expecting the drinks and starters to join the party soon. Time passed, the minutes...

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Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 552 Revitalize Your Creativity with a Content Calendar Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 552

Do you ever find yourself stuck, searching for fresh content to create? I’ve been fortunate to have a wealth of ideas for my content creation, but I must confess, every once in a while, I hit a wall. It’s at these times that I turn to ChatGPT, and it has never disappointed me. ChatGPT has recently introduced an exceptional feature called “Custom Instructions.” This feature allows users to specify what they want ChatGPT to know about them, leading to more...

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Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 551 The Canvas of Innovation Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 551

Years ago, after the construction of our home, we looked at the vast 1400 sq. foot basement—a blank canvas, a space filled with potential. Our vision guided us to divide it into a playroom for family fun, and a workout room for better health. With the delivery of the pool table, treadmill, bike, and weight machines, our basement became the entertainment center and a nucleus for togetherness.  As the winds of change began to blow and my business morphed into...

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Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 550 Embracing the Power of Trademarks in the AI Age Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 550

Just recently, I discovered that OpenAI—the company and the brains behind the creation of GPT-4—has officially filed their trademark application for GPT-5. For someone like me, who’s always eager for the next big thing in tech, this news is thrilling. It’s proof that this incredible platform is moving full steam ahead, pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence (AI) into realms previously unimagined. This news served as a timely reminder of the importance of trademarks. It’s crucial that we safeguard not...

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