In this episode of the New Jersey Business Podcast, Paul and Vanessa sit down with Bill Blum, founder of Alpine Business Systems, an entrepreneur who has stayed ahead of every major shift in business and technology for more than 40 years — from typewriters to artificial intelligence. While many business owners get stuck doing things "the way they've always done them," Bill has continued to evolve, adapt and thrive across decades of change. Today, he breaks down what every entrepreneur needs to know to avoid falling behind. 💡 In this episode, you'll learn: • How to recognize when it's time to reinvent yourself • Why so many businesses resist change and how to overcome it • What separates companies that evolve from those that disappear • How to build a loyal team that stays with you for decades • The real role of technology and AI in small businesses • How to lead remote teams while staying human and connected • Why curiosity is the most profitable mindset for the future 🎬 Featured moments: • Bill's journey of reinvention: music → technology → AI • How he's retained team members for over 30 years • What determines whether leaders grow with technology or fall behind • How to leverage AI without losing the human touch • The biggest blind spot business owners face: stopping their learning • Bill's vision for the future: human + intelligent 🎧 If you're a business owner, leader or entrepreneur, this episode is a practical playbook for staying relevant in a world where everything changes faster than ever. 📲 Connect with our guest: Instagram: @alpinebiz 📲 Follow & connect: @newjerseybusinesspodcast @paulvalverdeofficial @vanessavalverdeofficial 🟢 Spotify | 🟣 Apple Podcasts | 🔴 YouTube 👇 Hit play and tell us in the comments: What's the next evolution your business needs to make? #NewJerseyBusinessPodcast #BusinessGrowth #Adaptability #Leadership #BillBlum #Entrepreneurship #AI #Technology #PaulValverde #VanessaValverde

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