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Do you know who Josh Kalk is? He’s a human curveball.  Upon first glance, Kalk appears to be nothing more than your average Joe…a shy intellect if you will.   The 44 year-old started out as a math and physics professor at a small state college in West Virginia and a small-time writer of his own … Continued

In the mid-1960s a man walked into the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s admissions office.   “I’m here to study electronic surveillance technology,” he said.  The statement caused some confusion since MIT had no record of the young man ever applying to the school. The fact that he also didn’t have a matriculation certificate complicated the matter.  … Continued

HelpSquad provides 24/7 live chat outsourcing for businesses of all sizes. Our team of trained, multilingual agents engage visitors in real time, qualify leads, and deliver support that feels human. If recent history has taught us anything, it’s that people should know all of the facts before they make a decision or take action.  But, … Continued

Mike Figliuolo, the founder of Thought Leaders, was a tough guy. A former US army platoon leader. An entrepreneur. A certified Master Fitness Trainer. Not exactly the type of person you would expect to have a heart attack at 43. Despite all his accomplishments, Figliuolo learned one important lesson: he wasn’t making time for his … Continued

When COVID-19 struck and the government issued a mandatory quarantine, no one could have predicted or prepared for the financial and economic consequences. It’s been almost two months since then, and businesses are still closed or struggling to stay open.  HelpSquad, along with our sister companies LiveHelpNow and Insane Lab, sprung into action as soon … Continued

Concert tickets are expensive, and the price of music festival passes can be downright offensive. Not to mention, all the planning and spending that comes along with attending a multi-day event – transportation, accommodations, and time off from work. It’s a hassle and a big investment. But, in the end, millions of people just like … Continued

Small business reopening has been on everyone’s mind as the United States nears the second month of the COVID-19 quarantine.  With some states lifting restrictions and others preparing to do so in the near future, small business owners everywhere ponder on reopenings. Safety of operations and financial viability become major issues in all cases as … Continued

You’re sick of hearing about COVID-19. We’re sick of writing about it.  And, collectively, we’re all sick of dealing with it.  Sadly, we have no choice but to continue to adjust to the “new normal.” What other option do we have? The truth is we were all unprepared to handle a shit show of this … Continued

New things can be scary.  In 1876 when telephones were becoming more and more popular, people were suspicious. It was during a time when few people had firsthand experience with electrical machines.  There were many fears surrounding the telephone. Was it dangerous? Could other people listen in on conversations? Telephone companies had to work hard … Continued

“Incredible change happens in your life when you decide to take control of what you do have power over instead of craving control over what you don’t.” ― Steve Maraboli, Speaker, Author, and Behavioral Science Expert Small business owners have had the wind knocked out of them…by a COVID sledge hammer. Just a few short … Continued