365 Tech By Sweets

Voice is powered by programming. Whether you use Node JS, Python, Java, etc. You must weight the pros and cons of each language to decide which will bring your customers the most value. Compilers are required for some, but not for others. Guest: David Zucco: www.linkedin.com/in/david-zucco-b2882b105/ RJ Pikus: www.linkedin.com/in/raymond-j-pikus/ Get Started: VoiceFirstTech.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/voicefirsttech/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/voicefirsttech/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/VoiceFirstTech/ Twitter: twitter.com/VoiceFirstTech Pat "Sweets" Sweetman: Instagram: www.instagram.com/sweetmantech/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/patricksweetman365 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voicefirstai/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/voicefirstai/support

The age of instant gratification has transitioned reading from books to articles. From novels to tweets. While some attention spans shrink, it becomes a super-power to stay patient, stay focused, and continue to improve yourself through your own experience and the experience of those you look up to. Guest: David Zucco: www.linkedin.com/in/david-zucco-b2882b105/ RJ Pikus: www.linkedin.com/in/raymond-j-pikus/ Get Started: VoiceFirstTech.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/voicefirsttech/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/voicefirsttech/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/VoiceFirstTech/ Twitter: twitter.com/VoiceFirstTech Pat "Sweets" Sweetman: Instagram: www.instagram.com/sweetmantech/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/patricksweetman365 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voicefirstai/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/voicefirstai/support

Customer value is the driving force of successful software companies. Thin thread development keeps customer stories at the heart of development. Build to solve problems so development remains a means to human ends rather than an end in itself. Guest: David Zucco: www.linkedin.com/in/david-zucco-b2882b105/ RJ Pikus: www.linkedin.com/in/raymond-j-pikus/ Get Started: VoiceFirstTech.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/voicefirsttech/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/voicefirsttech/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/VoiceFirstTech/ Twitter: twitter.com/VoiceFirstTech Pat "Sweets" Sweetman: Instagram: www.instagram.com/sweetmantech/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/patricksweetman365 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voicefirstai/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/voicefirstai/support

The new economy provides individuals with the opportunity to create their own work. Whether you want to work on the beach, in the mountains, or in an office, you have the power to decide where and when to work. Guest: David Zucco: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-zucco-b2882b105/ RJ Pikus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raymond-j-pikus/ Get Started: VoiceFirstTech.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/voicefirsttech/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/voicefirsttech/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/VoiceFirstTech/ Twitter: twitter.com/VoiceFirstTech Pat "Sweets" Sweetman: Instagram: www.instagram.com/sweetmantech/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/patricksweetman365 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voicefirstai/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/voicefirstai/support

Our interaction with Voice Assistants shapes our behavior. The more data we provide voice assistants, the better the assistant models itself to fit the data. When only certain groups of people have access to a platform, the foundation becomes biased to the data available. Continue to encourage diversity of experience to create inclusive environments. Guest: Nancy Ettlinger: geography.osu.edu/people/ettlinger.1 Bernard Hayman: geography.osu.edu/people/hayman.288 Patrick Stepanek: www.linkedin.com/in/patrickstepanek/ Get Started: VoiceFirstTech.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/voicefirsttech/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/voicefirsttech/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/VoiceFirstTech/ Twitter: twitter.com/VoiceFirstTech Pat "Sweets" Sweetman: Instagram: www.instagram.com/sweetmantech/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/patricksweetman365 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voicefirstai/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/voicefirstai/support

In Web 2.0 Page 1 were the only results that mattered. If you weren't on page 1 you might as well have been on Mars. In a voice-first world the first RESULT is the only one that matters. SEO and Algorithms decide which result appears first. Find an unsolved question and provide the answer for the world. Guest: Nancy Ettlinger: https://geography.osu.edu/people/ettlinger.1 Bernard Hayman: https://geography.osu.edu/people/hayman.288 Patrick Stepanek: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickstepanek/ Get Started: VoiceFirstTech.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/voicefirsttech/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voicefirsttech/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VoiceFirstTech/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/VoiceFirstTech Pat "Sweets" Sweetman: Instagram: www.instagram.com/sweetmantech/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/patricksweetman365 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voicefirstai/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/voicefirstai/support

Google duplex allows Google pixel phone owners to make reservations at restaurants and other local services using artificial intelligence. Google is rolling out the service to more phone users and select cities across the United States. Get Started: VoiceFirstTech.com Pat "Sweets" Sweetman: Instagram: www.instagram.com/sweetmantech/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/patricksweetman365 Venture Beat: https://venturebeat.com/2018/11/21/googles-duplex-is-rolling-out-to-pixel-owners-heres-how-it-works/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voicefirstai/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/voicefirstai/support

Siri shortcuts allow third-parties to leverage Siri to bring Siri voice commands for third-party apps. Today Google Assistant released a shortcut so you can now say "Hey Siri, OK Google" to launch the Google Assistant using Siri. Get Started: VoiceFirstTech.com Pat "Sweets" Sweetman: Instagram: www.instagram.com/sweetmantech/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/patricksweetman365 TechCrunch: https://techcrunch.com/2018/11/21/google-assistant-ios-update-lets-you-say-hey-siri-ok-google/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voicefirstai/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/voicefirstai/support

Dry cleaning app now out and ready for dry cleaners to bring their companies to voice. Today we visit for dry cleaners to see how we can bring their businesses to the world of voice. Pat Stepanek: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickstepanek The hospitality industry is built on relationships. Providing a great customer experience should be the prime focus of all staff at any hospitality establishment. Voice creates an opportunity to save time and energy, allowing employees to spend more time improving guests' experience. Get Started: VoiceFirstTech.com/ Pat "Sweets" Sweetman: Instagram: www.instagram.com/sweetmantech/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/patricksweetman365 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voicefirstai/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/voicefirstai/support

Black Friday is right around the corner, target has just released their smart home discounts for this holiday season. From Google home hubs Amazon Echo shows 2 refurbished 2nd generation Amazon Echo dots, you can get them all discounted this Black Friday at Target. Guest: RJ Pikus - https://www.linkedin.com/in/raymond-j-pikus Get Started: VoiceFirstTech.com/ Pat "Sweets" Sweetman: Instagram: www.instagram.com/sweetmantech/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/patricksweetman365 Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidphelan/2018/11/11/targets-hottest-black-friday-2018-smart-home-deals-google-echo-nest/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voicefirstai/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/voicefirstai/support

Open source and collaborative work combined. Bring the development team into the long-term Voice First mission decisions. More diversity of thought allows our team to create an idea meritocracy. The best ideas win, no matter where they come from. Guests: Sameer Rasa, Zack Batgerel, RJ Pikus, Clif Smith, Carlos Martinez, Tengisbold, Pat Sweetman Get Started: VoiceFirstTech.com/ Pat "Sweets" Sweetman: Instagram: www.instagram.com/sweetmantech/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/patricksweetman365 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voicefirstai/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/voicefirstai/support

Automation makes people afraid job loss is coming. Our goal as a species should be to ensure Artificial Intelligence & Automation are used to EMPOWER employees. Not replacing them. Marissa Shapiro: https://www.instagram.com/marissashapiro/ The hospitality industry is built on relationships. Providing a great customer experience should be the prime focus of all staff at any hospitality establishment. Voice creates an opportunity to save time and energy, allowing employees to spend more time improving guests' experience. Get Started: VoiceFirstTech.com/ Pat "Sweets" Sweetman: Instagram: www.instagram.com/sweetmantech/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/patricksweetman365 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voicefirstai/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/voicefirstai/support

An intent is a desire from the user. Whether it's to learn the WiFi password or know if the pool is open. Use intents to help improve your customer interaction for Voice. Get Started: VoiceFirstTech.com/ Pat "Sweets" Sweetman: Instagram: www.instagram.com/sweetmantech/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/patricksweetman365 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voicefirstai/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/voicefirstai/support

Google can understand and translate language. For hotel, AirBnb, and hostel owners, this means a more welcoming environment to travelers of all origins. Get Started: VoiceFirstTech.com/ Pat "Sweets" Sweetman: Instagram: www.instagram.com/sweetmantech/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/patricksweetman365 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voicefirstai/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/voicefirstai/support

Google's default voice is a female. There are lots of options to explore to mix it up. The hospitality industry is built on relationships. Providing a great customer experience should be the prime focus of all staff at any hospitality establishment. Voice creates an opportunity to save time and energy, allowing employees to spend more time improving guests' experience. Get Started: VoiceFirstTech.com/ Pat "Sweets" Sweetman: Instagram: www.instagram.com/sweetmantech/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/patricksweetman365 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voicefirstai/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/voicefirstai/support

The hospitality industry is built on relationships. Providing a great customer experience should be the prime focus of all staff at any hospitality establishment. Voice creates an opportunity to save time and energy, allowing employees to spend more time improving guests' experience. Get Started: VoiceFirstTech.com/ Pat "Sweets" Sweetman: Instagram: www.instagram.com/sweetmantech/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/patricksweetman365 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voicefirstai/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/voicefirstai/support

The hospitality industry is built on relationships. Providing a great customer experience should be the prime focus of all staff at any hospitality establishment. Voice creates an opportunity to save time and energy, allowing employees to spend more time improving guests' experience. Get Started: VoiceFirstTech.com/ Pat "Sweets" Sweetman: Instagram: www.instagram.com/sweetmantech/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/patricksweetman365 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voicefirstai/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/voicefirstai/support

Usernames and passwords are challenging to remember and can be difficult to keep private. Imagine your voice being your password. You are your own security now that your identity can be verified with voice. Google Assistant - Voice Identity: https://youtu.be/4phA7zDwEUc Get Started: VoiceFirstTech.com/ Pat "Sweets" Sweetman: Instagram: www.instagram.com/sweetmantech/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/patricksweetman365 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voicefirstai/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/voicefirstai/support

Trick or treat with Google Assistant! Use Alexa to run your Haunted Smarthome. Happy Halloween from Voice First. Get Started: VoiceFirstTech.com/ Pat "Sweets" Sweetman: Instagram: www.instagram.com/sweetmantech/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/patricksweetman365 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voicefirstai/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/voicefirstai/support

The Alexa Presentation Language (APL) brings screens closer to the voice-first world. Now APL is in public beta, which means you can start building Alexa Skills with the APL today! Guest: Pat Stepanek - https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickstepanek Get Started: VoiceFirstTech.com/ Pat "Sweets" Sweetman: Instagram: www.instagram.com/sweetmantech/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/patricksweetman365 Venture Beat: https://venturebeat.com/2018/10/30/amazons-alexa-presentation-language-apl-is-now-available-in-public-beta/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voicefirstai/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/voicefirstai/support