What happens to us when AI canperform tasks faster and cheaper than ever before? In this episode, Cody Fosterwelcomes Zack Kass, former head of Go-to-Market at OpenAI and author of “TheNext Renaissance,” to discuss how leaders can navigate the shiftingtechnological landscape and share his perspective on AI technology’s promises —and pitfalls.

In this episode, you’ll hear Zack’s insights on:

• Going From Millions to Billions: Get an inside look at Zack's journey at OpenAI and the key leadership principles that helped scale the company.
• The New Premium: Discover how to stand out in a tech-saturated world by investing in real-world community experiences.
• The Next Renaissance: Learn how to foster agency, personal responsibility and hope in both your team and clients as technology transforms the landscape.

Dive Deeper Into AI With Zack Kass
Ready to explore the future of AI and human potential? Get your copy ofZack’s bestselling book, “The Next Renaissance,” and discover how to lead in arapidly changing world.

Connect with Zack:
Website: ZackKass.com – Explore insights on AI, technology and innovation.

Substack: substack.com/@zackkass – Deep dives into AItrends and future tech.

Instagram: @zack.kass.ai – AI updates andbehind-the-scenes content.

Dive Deeper Into AI With Zack KassReady to explore the future of AI and human potential? Get your copy ofZack’s bestselling book, “The Next Renaissance,” and discover how to lead in arapidly changing world.

Connect with Zack:
Website: ZackKass.com – Explore insights on AI, technology and innovation.

Substack: substack.com/@zackkass – Deep dives into AItrends and future tech.

Instagram: @zack.kass.ai – AI updates andbehind-the-scenes content.

How do you keep the fire alive after decades of success,especially when comfort starts to feel like the easier option? In this episode,Advisors Excel Founders Cody Foster and David Callanan pull back the curtain onthe six most critical lessons they learned during 2025. If you are looking tobreak through a plateau, this conversation is your blueprint for the next level.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

· The A-B-C Trap: How to identifyArrogance, Bureaucracy and Complacency in your business before these silentkillers stifle your growth.

· Ecosystem Investing: Why intimate humanexperiences are the new content strategy that beats algorithms every time.

· The “Last Time” Philosophy: A perspectiveshift on the fleeting nature of opportunities in work, family and life itself.Approach your interactions and tasks with greater intention and appreciation.

Did you know that over half ofconsumers now expect their financial advisor to have a visible onlinepresence? If you aren’t building trust online, you’re leaving money on thetable. In this episode, we welcome back Rory Vaden, co-founder of BrandBuilders Group and a leading expert in personal brand strategy. Rory revealseye-opening data from a national study showing that 74% of Americans are morelikely to trust a professional with a personal brand — and what that means for you.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

· The “1+1+1+1” Formula: How to eliminate splitfocus by narrowing down to one audience, one problem, one message and onebusiness model.

· Service-Centered Selling: Why shiftingyour mindset from “winning sales” to “serving people” creates a framework whereyou can never lose.

· The “Content Diamond” Strategy: A strategyto create a month's worth of content from a single video.

Grow Your Influence With Rory Vaden

Ready to build your personal brand? Turn your reputationinto revenue and receive a free audiobook by visiting FreeBrandCall.com/rv.

Connect with Rory:

Learn More About Brand Builders Group by visiting BrandBuildersGroup.com.