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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Whether starting from scratch or upgrading your current CRM, focus on the scope, parameters and functionality that best define your franchise recruitment goals. Despite the most advanced automated capabilities baked into the most technologically advanced CRMs, there are still things it cannot accomplish for you. Most franchise sales and development teams are far too quick to blame CRM systems when their lead-generation goals aren’t met. More often than not, the problem lies in how they’re utilizing them. In the world of franchise recruitment, nothing is more sacred than a quality…
Key Takeaways Mark Rober is a former NASA-engineer-turned-science-YouTuber with 85.7 million subscribers. He said in a new interview that the solution to competing against AI-generated videos is to go out and do something noteworthy. He added that knowing something is real is what draws viewers in. He rose to fame with YouTube videos like How to Survive a Grenade Blast, which has 100 million views, and Can you swim in Jello?, which has 224 million views. Now Mark Rober, a former NASA-engineer-turned-science-YouTuber with 85.7 million subscribers, says that there’s a simple way to stand out from the crowd as AI-generated…
The BLM is investigating vandalism at two ancient rock-art sites near Moab, Utah, where names were carved into 2,000-year-old petroglyphs.Vandals scratched graffiti above ancient animal petroglyphs at the Bear Panel along Highway 279 near Moab, Utah. (Photo: BLM Utah)Updated November 9, 2026 04:01PMThe Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced on November 6 that it was investigating vandalism at two ancient rock-art sites near Moab, Utah, where someone carved names into petroglyphs, leaving damage that may be impossible to remove. The incidents occurred at the Bear Panel, a rock-art site along Highway 279 near the Colorado River, and another panel near…
As someone who is allergic to planning, I wasn’t totally shocked to learn that research by Hilton and Morning Consult reveals that 79% of U.S. adults would drop everything to take an all-expenses-paid mystery trip. And their 2027 Trends Report also reveals that 41% of travelers plan to take a solo trip in the next year, with relaxing and recharging as the number one goal. Again, something I can fully relate to. Those stats became the basis for Hilton’s Whisk Away sweepstakes, part of their New Ways to Stay campaign: six winners get a mystery solo getaway to a surprise…
The Supreme Court ruled on November 9 that construction crews can resume the construction of barriers, fencing, and surveillance infrastructure through Big Bend National ParkConstruction crews tear into Big Bend National Park to build the border wall (Photo: ONALDO SCHEMIDT / Getty Images)Updated November 9, 2026 03:07PMBulldozers may soon tear into the rock cliffs and desert sand in Big Bend National Park to erect parts of the Trump Administration’s controversial border barrier. On November 9, the U.S. Supreme Court gave the federal government the green light to resume construction on barriers, fences, and surveillance equipment along the U.S.-Mexico border in…
Key Takeaways Microsoft is offering buyouts to 60,000 employees to cut costs. The offer will provide benefits similar to standard severance packages. Microsoft’s headcount has stayed flat since 2022, reaching around 223,000 employees this year. Two weeks ago, Microsoft presented 60,000 employees, more than a quarter of its workforce, with an enticing offer. They could choose to leave Microsoft of their own accord in exchange for a severance package. “This offer gives eligible employees who may be considering a future outside the company a new choice to make that transition now with support,” chief people officer Amy Coleman said in…
Published November 9, 2026 02:05PMTake a look at the nutrition label on a freeze-dried backpacking meal, and you might be surprised by how much sodium it contains. Some meals pack more than 1,500 mg into a single pouch, roughly two-thirds of the recommended daily limit of 2,300 mg for most adults. That’s a lot for one dinner, but when you’re spending hours sweating your way up steep climbs, you’re also losing sodium along with water. Sodium helps regulate fluid balance and supports normal nerve and muscle function. Yet there’s a contradiction in how you might think about it on the…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Getting mentioned by an AI agent and getting picked by it are two different outcomes. The customer hasn’t changed, but their representative has, so market to the agent as a buyer worth winning rather than a bot worth blocking.u003cbru003e When most people hear “AI marketing,” they think of using AI to do marketing. This may mean writing copy faster, generating ad creative, automating outbound sequences, etc. That’s useful and has a huge impact on how marketers approach their jobs, but it’s not what I’m talking about. I’m talking about marketing to…
Updated November 9, 2026 12:56PMSince 1985, the Sundance Film Festival has been showcasing independent films and drawing thousands of cinema-loving travelers to Park City, Utah. But starting in 2027, Sundance has a new home—the largest independent film festival in the country will be landing in Boulder, Colorado, from January 21 to 31. Boulderites should brace themselves for a massive influx of visitors; last year, Park City saw 85,472 in-person festival attendees. “The Sundance Film Festival outgrew Park City, maybe 10 or 15 years ago,” Boulder film commissioner Bruce Borowski says. “At some point they had to move just to accommodate the…
The McRib may truly only be back for a limited time. On Oct. 30, U.S. District Judge April M. Perry in Chicago ruled that a proposed class-action McRib lawsuit against McDonald’s can move forward. Filed by four consumers last December, the suit says the highly popular sandwich contains no rib meat. The plaintiffs allege the patty is made from cheaper pork parts like shoulder, heart and tripe and pressed into the shape of a rack of ribs. The company describes the meat as “seasoned boneless pork,” according to The New York Times, and lists its ingredients on its website. It…