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Transform Negativity Into a Superpower—In 90 Seconds or Less
Let’s face it—negativity is everywhere. Whether it’s a missed opportunity, a critical email, or that voice in
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The Great Return
“How Corporate America Gave Us Sweatpants and Then Took Them Away”
Act I: The Death of Dignity (and Pants)
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Token Economics: Why AI's Pricing Model Will Revolutionize How You Charge for Software
Ever feel like software pricing is stuck in the past? I sure do. The flat monthly fee model has dominated
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Why Task-Specific AI Agents Are the Secret Weapon for Modern Restaurant Operators
Bi-line: Michael L. Atkinson: ResTech Entrepreneur, Investor, and Co-founder of ARI Venture Studio | @michaelatkinson | michael@arivs.ai.
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Restaurants: Don't Post to Social Again Until You Read This
TL;DR Here’s the perfect marketing checklist for any restaurant. Steal it. Use it. Watch your revenue grow.
An Ode to Start-Ups
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Making Your Restaurant Website Work for Everyone: A Simple Guide to WCAG
Ever tried to order food online with a broken finger? Or squinted at a menu in dim lighting? Now imagine
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Why Every Serious Restaurant Operator and Executive Is Going to Chicago in May
Running a successful restaurant in 2025? It’s never been tougher. Costs are up. Competition is fierce. Guest preferences are
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Success Is Not a Destination That You Stumble Upon—It's a Structure You Intentionally Build
Success isn’t a lucky break. It’s not an accident. It’s not something you find—it’s something
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The Scarcity Effect: Why “Only a Few Left!” is the Secret Ingredient to a Craveable Guest Experience
Let’s talk about one of the most seductive forces in human behavior: scarcity.
You’ve seen it. You’ve
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AI and Marketing: Reaching the Right Customers, at the Right Time
Bi-line: Michael L. Atkinson: ResTech Entrepreneur, Investor, and Co-founder of ARI Venture Studio | @michaelatkinson | michael@arivs.ai
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The White Lotus
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