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In this episode of Sales Made Easy, Harry welcomes Jonathan Aberman, founder of Hupside and creator of Original Intelligence Quotient (OIQ), for a powerful conversation on AI, authenticity, and why humans will always matter in sales and business.

Jonathan shares why AI is creating a “sea of sameness” in emails, LinkedIn posts, and content, and explains how smart professionals can use AI as an accelerant for their own originality instead of a crutch. He also discusses the surprising cognitive impact of over-relying on AI and why authenticity is becoming more valuable than ever.

Timestamps:

• 01:10 - Why AI creates polished but homogenized content
• 03:45 - Using AI as an accelerant vs a crutch
• 05:50 - How overusing AI can cause cognitive decline
• 08:20 - Imposter syndrome and the temptation of “perfect” AI output
• 11:15 - Why consumers are craving human originality and connection
• 14:30 - Jonathan’s funny AI hallucination stories
• 17:40 - What is Hupside and the OIQ Challenge?
• 22:10 - Why Jonathan started the company
• 25:45 - Entrepreneurial lessons and resilience
• 28:30 - Advice for small business owners and salespeople using AI
• 32:50 - Where to take the free OIQ Challenge

If you want to stand out in the AI era, this episode will show you exactly how to protect and amplify your most valuable asset — your authentic human voice.

Guest: Jonathan Aberman, Founder of Hubside

Take the free OIQ Challenge:https://www.hupside.com/oiq-challenge

Jonathan Aberman is an entrepreneur, investor, and innovation strategist focused on redefining human potential in the age of AI. As co-founder of Hupside, he is advancing “Original Intelligence,” a new category that quantifies human originality as a business advantage. He’s a partner at Ruxton Ventures, founding dean of the School of Business, Innovation, Leadership and Technology at Marymount University, and serves as Visiting Entrepreneur and Strategic Advisor to the Frank J. Guarini School of Business at John Cabot University. Jonathan has been named a Washingtonian “Tech Titan,” included in the Washington Business Journal’s “Power 100,” and recognized among Virginia’s most influential entrepreneurs.