
Why Trust, Judgment, and Real Relationships are Winning in 2026
The other day I stopped at my local Panera to pick up my sip club drink and get some work done. I passed by a strip mall that had a travel agency in it. While the business signage was still there, there was a for lease sign in the window. When is the last time that you used a travel agent? I tend to do a lot of research via Google, Gemini, and Claude for when I have a trip coming up or want to plan one.
That got me thinking. In the past, when I needed graphics or slide decks prepared for a conference speech, I relied on professional designers. I would even use Fiverr for some of those needs…
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