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Drew Bloom Jun 23, 2026

AI Business Solutions in Iowa: How to Choose the Right Kind of Help

Iowa businesses have more AI options than ever. Learn whether you need AI leadership, workflow automation, custom software, training, or a focused consultant before choosing a provider.

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Drew Bloom Jun 16, 2026

AI in Manufacturing — Where Automation Helps and Where It Needs a Strategy First

Manufacturing gets aggressive AI pitches. Most aren't aimed at the right part of a small or mid-size operation. Here's where to start and what to build toward.

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Drew Bloom Jun 15, 2026

AI in Construction — What the Office Can Do Right Now

Most AI pitches for construction miss the mark for small and mid-size firms. Here's where the real near-term gains are — and what to sort out before you automate anything.

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Drew Bloom Jun 14, 2026

AI in Financial Services — Where Regulated Industries Should Start

Financial services firms face real AI adoption pressure alongside real compliance constraints. Here's where to start, where to be careful, and why AI leadership matters more in regulated industries.

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Drew Bloom Jun 13, 2026

AI in Insurance — What Works, What Backfires, and Why Leadership Matters

Insurance companies are being pitched AI aggressively. Here's an honest look at where it helps, where it creates liability, and what thoughtful AI adoption actually looks like in this industry.

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Drew Bloom Jun 12, 2026

Why Most Small Business AI Projects Fail Before They Start

The failure rate for small business AI projects is quietly high. Most of the time, the tool isn't the problem. Here's what actually causes AI projects to stall — and how to avoid it.

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Drew Bloom Jun 11, 2026

AI for Law Firms — What Actually Works (and What Creates More Problems)

Law firms are under pressure to adopt AI. Here's an honest take on what works, what creates risk, and how to approach it from someone who has done this work inside law firms.

Drew Bloom Jun 10, 2026

5 Signs Your Business Needs AI Leadership, Not Just AI Tools

Most businesses struggling with AI aren't using the wrong tools — they're missing someone to steer. Here are five signs it's time to bring in AI leadership.

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Drew Bloom Jun 9, 2026

What Is a Fractional Chief AI Officer? (And Do You Need One?)

A fractional Chief AI Officer gives your business senior AI leadership without a full-time hire. Here's what the role actually covers — and whether your business needs it.