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BigQuery Custom AI Analyst lets you query, chart, and summarize your data with free built-in AI agents - no extra tools needed. - What BigQuery's AI analyst can do - Live demo with customer return data - Sales impact analysis by state - Forecasting and executive summaries - Custom AI analyst option for your business See how we do this for clients: https://www.pineapplecf.com/ai-analyst-implementation Want a custom AI analyst and dashboard built for your data? Reach out at support@pineapplecf.com #BigQuery #AIAnalyst #GoogleCloud #DataAnalytics #BusinessIntelligence #AITools #Shorts

What do a $180 driveway shoveling gig, a fake million dollar bill at the Houston airport, and raising over $2 billion in capital all have in common? Brad Blazar. This week on Scrappy But Successful, Jack sits down with the founder of Capital Connections - a knighted speaker, bestselling author, podcast host, and genuinely one of the most interesting people to ever sit across from Jack. Brad breaks down his trademarked philosophy "Beliefology," the psychology behind raising capital without desperation, and some legendary scrappy moves that prove you don't always need a marketing budget - just a Starbucks tab and the right mindset. In this episode: (00:03) Intro - Snails, scrappiness, and meet Brad Blazar (01:55) Moving city to city as a kid and becoming a social chameleon (06:51) Paper routes, snow shoveling, and the $180 driveway hustle (10:17) Investing, philanthropy, and why distributions beat W-2 income (16:27) Beliefology - the trademarked philosophy and the story of Jack going from 480 lbs to Men's Fitness cover (20:19) Fear = False Evidence that Appears Real - and why comfort is your worst enemy (24:02) How to raise capital without sounding desperate - slow down, discovery first, pitch last (33:05) The $3 Starbucks strategy that unlocked Dallas's wealthiest doors (40:24) Lightning round - first class, Centurion Lounge, and metal business cards (43:43) The million dollar bill, AirTag luggage hacks, and surviving CrowdStrike Day in flip flops Learn more about Brad: https://www.bradblazar.com Connect with Jack: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-tompkins/ Company: https://www.pineapplecf.com Speaking: https://www.pineapplejacktompkins.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCalnj5yLU0ZH9y_tVl1J4ng

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Steve Hopper spent years climbing the corporate ladder before a toxic work environment - and a nudge from his wife - pushed him to bet on himself. In 2004, he founded Inviscid Consulting, a supply chain and warehouse operations firm that has since worked with clients ranging from $80B corporations to PE-backed startups. What started as turning over rocks with a small network has grown into 21 years of steady upward trajectory, a thriving expert witness practice across 65-plus legal cases, and a side life as the drummer for the Falls Brothers Band. Steve breaks down exactly how to think about consulting ROI (a client once passed on a 200% return because of the wrong budget bucket), why the mid-market is where the real opportunity lives, and the difference between being accountable and being set up to fail. How a Ben Franklin pros/cons list convinced Steve to turn down a corporate offer and start his own firm in 2004 The "authority and accountability relationship" framework Steve teaches every client - and lived through himself Breaking down the market pyramid: why Steve ignores the top and bottom and focuses everything on the $200M-$2B middle Why Inviscid has been on 65-plus expert witness cases - and what it actually means to "advocate for the truth" on the stand The $31M jury verdict, 1,000+ documents, and why this work is nothing like the TV version How to calculate real consulting ROI - and the auto parts company that wouldn't act on a 6-month payback Lightning round: timewithsteve.com, 4-5 phone numbers (one for band bookings), 100+ unread emails, and Googling someone mid-meeting Chapters: 0:00 - Intro and Fun Fact: Ducks Have Regional Accents 1:44 - Growing Up in Charlotte and Atlanta 3:40 - The Entrepreneurial Bug and Cub Scout Sales 5:23 - Turning Down the Corporate Offer and Taking the Leap 7:57 - The Early Days of Inviscid: Turning Over Rocks 11:44 - Stability vs. Control: The Real Trade-off of Entrepreneurship 14:30 - Authority, Accountability, and Driving Your Own Destiny 19:13 - KPIs in Warehousing: From DC-Level to Individual Workers 21:08 - The Market Pyramid: Why Steve Focuses on the Mid-Market 27:03 - Consulting ROI: The Auto Parts Company That Passed on 200% 32:59 - The Expert Witness Practice: 65+ Cases, $31M Verdicts, Advocating for Truth 40:14 - Lightning Round: timewithsteve.com, Band Bookings, and Googling Mid-Meeting Guest: Steve Hopper - Founder, Inviscid Consulting Website: https://inviscidconsulting.com Host: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-tompkins/ Company: https://www.pineapplecf.com Speaking: https://www.pineapplejacktompkins.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCalnj5yLU0ZH9y_tVl1J4ng

Are you tracking the right KPIs to know when it's time to slow down and scale smart? La Tonya Roberts breaks down the key metrics every business owner should watch - from average monthly sales to MRR - and why niching down your service offerings is the move. Scrappy but Successful podcast: https://www.pineapplecf.com/scrappy-but-successful 🎯 Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/-IA0Se8PFcE #BusinessGrowth #KPIs #MRR #NicheDown #ScaleYourBusiness #EntrepreneurTips #SmallBusinessOwner #YouTubeShorts

Most people think success = hitting your numbers. But what if that's only half the story? In this clip, we break down what actually drives sustainable success - the activities, behaviors, and team dynamics that lead to results before the scoreboard ever changes. Whether you're a business owner, team leader, or working with a coach, this is the mindset shift that changes everything. 🎙️ This is a clip from the Scrappy but Successful podcast - where we have real, unfiltered conversations about building and growing a business without overcomplicating it. 🎬 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/QH25E02kkCw?si=__Sbt0M_yqADYZcU 🎯 Topics covered: Why outcome-only thinking holds people back The role of daily activities in achieving your goals How accountability coaching changes the game Building a team culture around the right success metrics 📌 Subscribe for more conversations on business growth, coaching, and building a scrappy but successful mindset.

La Tonya Roberts has always had a plan - and the grit to execute it. From running a lemonade stand outside a military base in Alaska at age 7 to pitching her parents with formal PowerPoint presentations for Christmas gifts, La Tonya's scrappiness has always been strategic. Today she's the founder of Harmony Consulting Group, a fractional COO, AI strategist, and host of the podcast Systems That Set You Free - and in this episode she walks us through every pivot that got her there. What we cover: Growing up as an Army Brat across Alaska, Germany, Maryland, and beyond Running childhood businesses with military-grade market research (seriously) From cosmetologist to Booz Allen to Deloitte - and knowing when to leave Going all-in on entrepreneurship in 2020 and hitting $1M in a year What fractional COO work actually looks like and who it's for Helping visionary founders slow down, build systems, and scale Why AI isn't the enemy - it's just a tool that still needs a human "Chatasia" and why naming your AI makes all the difference The lightning round: calendar links, color-coded inboxes, and docking stations Chapters: 0:00 - Welcome & Fun Fact: Crows Hold Grudges 0:53 - Scrappy or Sophisticated? La Tonya Answers 1:00 - Army Brat Upbringing & Entrepreneur Roots 2:31 - Lemonade Stands, Chocolate Bars & Military Market Research 4:35 - PowerPoint Pitches to Parents (and Winning) 7:10 - Raising Negotiators: La Tonya's Kids Turn the Tables 10:04 - Single Mom, Grad School & Building Systems at Home 13:30 - Academic Scholarships, Side Hustles & Cosmetology 19:02 - How La Tonya Found Consulting (Thanks, Dad) 22:07 - Leaving Deloitte, Moving to Atlanta & Going Full-Time in 2021 29:03 - Fractional COO Work: Slowing Down Visionaries 34:46 - Strategy, AI Integration & Operational Excellence 39:14 - Lightning Round: Calendly, ClickUp & Chatasia 47:47 - Where to Find La Tonya & Final Thoughts Connect with La Tonya Roberts: Podcast: Systems That Set You Free (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube) Discover more about La Tonya's fractional COO services and other offerings at https://www.harmonyconsultinggroup.org Follow her on social media for daily inspiration and actionable tips: LinkedIn: https://www.LinkedIn.com/in/La-Tonya-roberts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelatonyaroberts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelatonyaroberts TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thelatonyaroberts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLaTonyaRoberts Connect with Jack Tompkins: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-tompkins/ Pineapple Consulting Firm: https://www.pineapplecf.com Speaking: https://www.pineapplejacktompkins.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCalnj5yLU0ZH9y_tVl1J4ng

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