Using Data For Success in 2025 - Panel Discussion (GG #12)

Real Talk with GrowGetters Episode #12 with Nick Koziol, Craig Thielen & David Pulcini.

Effectively leveraging data can unlock new opportunities, improve decision-making, and help organizations stay ahead of industry trends.

In this episode, we’re joined by Craig Thielen, a Digital Business Strategist, Executive Coach, and Host of the 1% Better Podcast; David Pulcini Jr, a Certified Financial Planner and Financial Advisor at SixPoint Financial Partners, and Host of the Dear Rochester, Retire Well Podcast; and Nick Koziol, Host of the That Sounds Terrific Podcast and the Business Engagement and Communications Manager at the University of Rochester’s Center of Excellence in Data Science and Goergen Institute for Data Science.

They explore data insights from 2024 that will propel your success in 2025. Additionally, they discuss the latest trends in data and the key differences between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). The discussion extends to practical uses of AI for lead generation and how organizations can effectively leverage AI and ML to drive growth.

Finally, they touch on the ethical considerations of using data, offering guidance on how to use these technologies responsibly for long-term success.

During this episode, you will learn about:

[01:55] Who is Nick Koziol?

[03:01] Craig Thielen’s bio

[04:18] Get to know David Pulcini

[05:40] Data insights from 2024 to propel your success in 2025

[14:58] Latest trends in data

[25:05] Artificial Intelligence (AI) vs. Machine Learning (ML)

[28:57] How to use AI to generate leads

[32:35] How organizations can leverage AI and ML

[41:28] Connect and learn more from our guests

[41:38] Craig Thielen

• Website: https://trissential.com/

• Podcast: https://trissential.com/1-percent-better-podcast/

[42:49] David Pulcini

• Website: https://sixpointfp.com/

• Podcast: https://dearrochesterretirewell.blubrry.net/

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sixpointfinancial8953

[44:42] Nick Koziol

• Email: n.koziol@rochester.edu

• Website: https://www.thatsoundsterrific.com/

• Podcast: https://www.thatsoundsterrific.com/tstpodcast

[45:59] Ethical considerations when using data

Key Takeaways:

• Data is the new oil. ~Craig Thielen [09:16]

• The more data you have about your industry, the better equipped you are to serve your customers. ~Craig Thielen [10:36]

• AI impacts every industry. ~Nick Koziol [19:59]

• Organizations can leverage AI in customer service to cut costs and save time by utilizing tools like chatbots. ~Craig Thielen [35:53]

• AI is transforming qualitative research by making it more quantitative. ~Nick Koziol [38:10]

• Some AI tools are biased because they are based on the data they are trained on. ~David Pulcini [50:14]

Keep In Touch with Nick Koziol:

Email: n.koziol@rochester.edu

Website: https://www.thatsoundsterrific.com/

Podcast: https://www.thatsoundsterrific.com/tstpodcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatSoundsTerrific

Keep In Touch with Craig Thielen:

Website: https://trissential.com/

Twitter: https://x.com/Trissential

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Trissential

Podcast: https://trissential.com/1-percent-better-podcast/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trissential/

Keep In Touch with David Pulcini:

Website: https://sixpointfp.com/

Podcast: https://dearrochesterretirewell.blubrry.net/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sixpointfinancial8953

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SixPointFinancialPartners/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sixpoint-financial-partners/

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