8.12.24: Gordon's Weekly Recommendations

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(Art with help from ChatGPT4o + prompt “Create a photo-like image of two giraffes dressed as humans in a busy park filled with other animals dressed as people.”)

VIDEOS: Recommended Viewing

Free YouTube course on using ChatGPT. The first 20 minutes are a GREAT overview of BASICS in how to use. Came out earlier in year but still relevant!

• ChatGPT for Data Analytics: Full Course Luke Barousse'

  • A how-to guide for related data analytics

Worlds biggest graphic design site Canva has tripled down on AI:

• Create a Free Website with Canva in 20 Minutes!

POSTS: Recommended Reading

“66% of consumers are interested in augmented reality (AR) to help them shop.: This is on L’Oreal and more from Perfect (and their PerfectGPT).

• How L'Oréal Leverages AI Beauty Assistant Technology with Beauty Genius

Given trends towards independence, this is a fascinating turn of events in CA.

• California Nail Techs May No Longer Be Independent Renters

APPS: Recommended in the App Store

Ranked #12 in Education is a game (for 4-9 year-olds) based on doing hair!

• Toca Hair Salon 2 4+ Cut, curl, comb & color!

PODCASTS: Recommended Listening

Love history -and music is a favorite. This weekly series offers great insights into iconic songs & artists from the past. Here’s a recent episode:

• Song 176: “Sympathy for the Devil” by the Rolling Stones, Part One: A Man of Wealth and Taste (A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs)

My latest podcast episodes:

• SMB 86. Economics & the Salon

• ENCORE: #33 Mastering the BUSINESS of Beauty: The Client Journey, Part 1 of 7 with Schedulicity

Wishing you a most beautiful week(!),

gordon

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