This Week in AI with cohosts ChatGPT and Tony DeSimone

How to run an Immigration Law firm during the Corona Crisis

All the borders are closed and Rosanna Berardi, owner of Berardi Immigration Law is still open for business. In this episode, Rosanna shares how she remained true to her company values during the very painful layoff of employees, she predicts when the borders to Canada will reopen, shares her vision of what post-corona immigration looks like, life without Disney, her new venture and much more. Tony also gives one more shout out to Babcia's Pierogi in the introduction. Please support our small businesses!

 

How to survive without Broadway Market sales during Easter week - Babcia's Pierogi

Fifty percent of sales for Babcia's Pierogi happens at the Broadway Market during Easter season. This year, due to the Corona crisis, the Broadway Market is only allowing curbside delivery. Find out how owners, George and Linda Lund have quickly adjusted to sell the 200,000 pierogi in inventory. Also, discussed in this episode is how to play Covid 19 friendly tennis. Tony starts the episode by discussing a new vodka drink he created as he once again thanks Jason Barrett from Black Button Distillery for sharing his time on the previous interview.   

From making Vodka to making Hand Sanitizer during the Corona Crisis

Jason Barrett, the owner and head distiller of Black Button Distilling shares how his company quickly adjusted from making vodka and other drinking grade consumables to thousands of bottles of hand sanitizer! 

Unplugging the Toilet Paper - Luke Cellino discusses plumbing during the Corona Crisis

Luke Cellino, President of Cellino Plumbing and HVAC, discusses keeping the employees and customers safe, UV filtration systems that kill viruses, sharing all cash and financial reports with the employees, marketing opportunities and introduces special guest Rex (Luke's dog)!

Beer and Covid 19

Ethan Cox, Co-owner of Community Beer Works shares how they had to pivot during the corona crisis in order to sell all the kegs of beer that the restaurants no longer needed. He also discusses keeping the employees safe, brewery grade sanitizer and the drive up garage.

Significantly improve your home audio and visual set up with the help of Neil Carroll of Vidwheel

Guest Neil Carroll, owner of Vidwheel shares the do's and don'ts so you can get the most out of your audio and visual set up during the Corona Crisis. Neil shares the most common mistake people make and gives Tony an impromptu Webcam Assessment and Recommendations coaching session. During the interview, he offers a free analysis to all my listeners - be sure to take advantage!

 

The item that liquor stores can't keep on the shelf during the Corona crisis and how owner Tim Delaney is keeping his staff safe.

Yes, liquor stores are considered essential businesses! Tim Delaney, owner of Elma Wine & Liquor shares with us how he keeps his staff safe, how the business has been operating during the Corona crisis and what consumers are buying. 

Supply chain running smoothly during Corona crisis according to Agricultural Logistics Company owner Tim Vogt

No need to rush over to the supermarket for more toilet paper, the trucks are moving smoothly throughout the United States. Listen to Tim Vogt, co-owner of Ag Logistics discuss the supply chain and how Ag Logistics is managing to operate during the Corona crisis.

Restaurant owner forced to lay off 60 employees and shut down both restaurants due to Coronavirus - Nick Pitillo

Nick Pitillo owner of Osteria 166 and Villagio had to lay off all 60 employees due to Coronavirus. Hear his story and the entrepreneurial pivot he's making to rehire as fast as possible by creating Stock the Freezer.  Stock the Freezer is a website where you can get all of your Italian favorites for $7 cooked to order and frozen! 

How to fire a loyal employee (who isn't performing)

In this podcast, Tony shares the 4 steps to terminating an employee who once was a fiercely loyal always reliable employee or a FLARE and has turned into a fiercely loyal but isn’t producing or FLIP employee.