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We've talked about work ethic. We've talked about networking. The truth is, our region is full of capable entrepreneurs, but too often we operate in silos.

This week I was reminded why. I spoke with a local podcaster about being a guest, only to be told I didn't meet his "successful gauge." Totally subjective, of course, based on what he deemed success. Here's the irony: I once ran an agency many times bigger than his, but I was visionary enough to see the future.

That kind of gatekeeping is exactly what keeps our networks small. Real growth comes from building better tables, not keeping the chairs locked up.

Which is why I'm all in on bringing back The Weeks Weekly as the podcast platform to feature all the awesome entrepreneurs from the Hudson Valley and beyond!

For me, this is personal. I've lived here my whole life. Too often, I encourage my kids to leave for "bigger" opportunities. That doesn't sit right with me.

I want the Hudson Valley to become a place of exceptional business, where the next generation thrives without moving away. AI gives us that chance, not just as a tool, but as a movement to put our region on the map.

Which is why I'm launching the Hudson Valley AI Readiness Report.

"Networking isn't dead. It just needs to be rebuilt one honest conversation at a time." – from a recent HV Vibes call

And from an email that hit my inbox this morning: "I was thinking of ways to network and looking for speaking engagements. Do you have any suggestions or know who allows speakers to come in?"

👉 If you know an organization that brings in outside speakers or you're looking yourself, hit reply! Let's share opportunities. This is how real networking starts: not gatekeeping, but opening doors.

Grateful for the real conversations, because they remind me that together, we're rewriting the story of Hudson Valley business.

We're building the first Hudson Valley AI Readiness Report. Tried AI in your business? Curious but stuck? Hit reply to this email with "State of AI." I'll reach out personally and include your perspective in the report. We will be conducting several surveys in the near future too!

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-Ed

About the Author:
Ed Weeks, Jr., MBA is the publisher of HV Vibes and other business intelligence newsletters including AI Jumpstart Lab, Revenue Stack, The Fractional Fix, and The Press On Report. Based in the Hudson Valley, Ed helps growth-stage entrepreneurs and Gen X business operators identify profit-accelerating opportunities through strategic automation and AI implementation.