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05/29/2026

There is a lot of conversation around “autonomous” AI.

But when it comes to generative AI, our perspective is clear: these tools are still deeply reliant on humans. 🤖

Generative AI needs direction, context, judgment, review, and application. It can support workflows, accelerate thinking, and improve output, but it does not replace the human role in deciding what matters, what is accurate, and what should happen next.

That is why generative AI may be one of the most human-centered technologies ever created.

The opportunity is not removing people from the process. The opportunity is helping people work smarter, make better decisions, and create more value with the right tools in place. đź’ˇ

🎧 Watch the full conversation: https://bit.ly/3RzJABX
đź’ˇ Find out where your business stands with AI and how to take the next step with confidence: https://bit.ly/4sEeas1

05/28/2026

AI has created a massive infrastructure opportunity.

From GPUs to data centers, the demand behind AI has accelerated the need for more computing power, more capacity, and more strategic investment. 🏗️

Companies are looking for ways to participate in that opportunity, even in industries where the pivot may seem unexpected.

But the most important point comes at the end:

It is easy to get caught up in the narrative of AI. It is much harder to execute on AI.

That distinction matters for every business leader. AI strategy cannot stop at excitement, headlines, or market momentum. The real value comes from understanding where AI fits, what it requires, and how to turn opportunity into practical business outcomes. 🤖

🎧 Watch the full episode: https://bit.ly/3RzJABX
đź’ˇ Find out where your business stands with AI: https://bit.ly/4sEeas1

05/21/2026

“If you haven’t started, just start.”

That may be one of the most practical pieces of advice for any business leader thinking about AI. đź’ˇ

In this clip, Jonathan talks about moving from learning AI capabilities to actively prioritizing AI work across the business.

That progression matters.

AI adoption does not require ego. It requires humility, curiosity, and the willingness to ask: how can this help me improve, help my team improve, and help the company improve?

Once you start, structure becomes critical. Without it, AI can create a long list of possibilities. With it, AI becomes a focused path toward better workflows, smarter decisions, and stronger outcomes.

🎙️ Listen to the full conversation: https://bit.ly/4nN1yNl

🚀 Ready to assess your AI readiness? Find out where your business stands with AI: https://bit.ly/4sEeas1

05/20/2026

AI is a powerful tool, but it should not become a barrier between leaders and people.

In this conversation, Jonathan is asked whether he has considered creating a “What would Jonathan do?” AI agent.

His answer is thoughtful: while the tool is possible, it would be low priority because he would rather work directly with employees, train them, teach them, and make sure the experience is positive.

That is an important distinction in AI adoption.

The goal is not to automate every interaction. The goal is to use AI where it creates value, supports better workflows, and enhances the work without replacing the relationships that matter most. đź’ˇ

🎙️ Watch the full episode: https://bit.ly/4nN1yNl
🚀 Find out where your business stands with AI: https://bit.ly/4sEeas1

05/19/2026

The biggest barrier to AI adoption may not be the technology itself.

It may be the assumption that you need to understand everything before you begin.

This clip captures a more practical approach: commit 20 minutes a day, learn by doing, and build from there. đź’ˇ

By January, that daily habit had grown into hours of practical AI use. Today, AI supports everything from consultation to review to data analysis.

That is how transformation often happens: not all at once, but through consistent action. ⚡

🎧 Watch the full episode: https://bit.ly/4nN1yNl

05/14/2026

AI isn’t here to replace your team. It’s here to become the worker your small business can’t afford yet.

In our latest podcast episode, Jonathan Fiala explains how AI can help small businesses tackle the “ankle-biter” tasks that eat up valuable time — writing job posts, reviewing resumes, creating first drafts, organizing knowledge, and getting answers faster than a traditional search.

The most important part? Keep humans involved.

AI can speed up the work, but it should not be the final decision-maker. It’s a resource, a starting point, and a way to give small teams more capacity without adding more hours to the day.

🎧 Listen to the full conversation with Jonathan Fiala, President of Next Day Plus -> https://bit.ly/436iaWH

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05/10/2026

Celebrating the strength, care, and quiet brilliance of mothers everywhere. Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Blackline.

05/07/2026

There’s a lot of noise around AI right now.

And a lot of it is coming from companies that don’t operate anything like your business.

The reality is:
What works for Microsoft, Amazon, or Meta doesn’t translate directly to small and mid-sized organizations.

Different resources.
Different constraints.
Different priorities.

If you follow Big Tech’s playbook blindly, you risk:
➡️ Overspending
➡️ Overcomplicating
➡️ Underdelivering on outcomes

The goal isn’t to chase the noise.
It’s to understand what actually works in your context.

That’s why these conversations matter—cutting through fear, filtering signal from noise, and making AI practical for real businesses.

Full conversation here →

05/06/2026

For a long time, the message around AI was reassuring:

“You’re not behind.”

And at the time, that was true.

But things have changed quickly.

Today, if you haven’t started exploring AI in your business - you’re already behind.

This isn’t about hype. It’s about momentum.

The companies taking action now are building a long-term advantage that compounds over the next 5 years.

Those who wait may find themselves trying to catch up in a game that’s already been decided.

Are you seeing this shift happen in your industry yet?

Full conversation here →

05/05/2026

Everyone wants to plug AI into their business and “fix everything.”

That’s the risk.

Connecting tools like ChatGPT or Claude directly into your data environment sounds like the breakthrough we’ve all been waiting for…

But here’s the reality:
There is no AI tool that can fix a messy ERP or disorganized data environment.

The biggest mistake we’re seeing right now:
➡️ Overestimating what AI can do today
➡️ Underestimating the foundational work required to make it useful

AI doesn’t replace discipline. It amplifies it.

If your data is chaotic, AI will scale the chaos.

The companies winning with AI right now aren’t the ones chasing tools—
they’re the ones doing the “blocking and tackling” behind the scenes.

Catch the full episode here: https://bit.ly/4wbWo10

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