Tom and Ty talk AI. Artificial Intelligence (or Machine Learning, to be technically correct) is getting a lot of attention, both good and bad. But no matter what you think of it, it's here to stay, and there are a lot of things AI can help you do in your business.

Tom and Ty revisit the Teeter-Totter principle. Ty's hat business has allowed him to step away from one of his other side jobs, though not yet his day job. Ironically, the side job he has been able to teeter-totter away from is the job he was doing for Tom. But Tom's cool with it.

Brian joins Tom to talk about some less than ideal conditions in locations they've worked. Both agree no matter what the situation is, always remember you're there to help someone solve a problem or make his or her life a little bit better, so stay focused on that.

Tom and Ty talk about "The Coast," and how it can quietly creep up on you and cause you a lot of trouble in your business. Don't sit back and think you've got this; you need to be always working to advance your business.

Tom and Ty wish you all a very happy New Year, and we hope 2026 is a great year for you and your business.

Tom and Ty talk about some of the preconceptions you might have when you're hiring new staff, and how to make sure you're not inadvertently overlooking some people who might be extremely helpful to your business.

Tom, Brian and Ty get together to wish you all a merry Christmas, and to share some stories about business experiences they've had over the year.

Tom and Ty talk about side hustles you can start with very little effort. You can use an easy side hustle to bank cash to start a more involved business, or just as a way to fund your hobbies or get to the next level.

Brian is back again for another installment of The Life of Brian. Tom and Brian talk about what it takes to get to "No. 1," or what being No. 1 even looks like. They also go off the rails and talk about the Postal Service, insurance, and a bunch of other stuff, too, as you'd expect.

Tom and Ty talk about the sketchy offers that seem to increase by the day from people who purport to be willing to help businesses increase their visibility and Google rankings. But the thing is, you don't need to pay those people to achieve great results. Tom gives you some pointers on what to do to get to the next level.