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The Uncomfortable Truth About Platform Recommendations

The Uncomfortable Truth About Platform Recommendations

Transforming Men's Style Through Smart Subscription Services with Taelor

Brent Peterson
May 28, 2025

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The Uncomfortable Truth About Platform Recommendations Your Business Deserves to Know

The Hidden Cost of Platform Recommendations
By Brent Peterson

In this week's featured article, I pull back the curtain on how platform referral relationships influence the technology recommendations businesses receive. After years in the trenches as an agency owner, I've seen firsthand how these hidden dynamics can lead to six-figure implementation mistakes and years of unnecessary technical debt.

Learn what questions to ask before your next platform decision to ensure you're getting truly objective advice rather than referral-driven recommendations.
Read the article here

Our Latest Episode:

The AI Fashion Revolution Transforming Men's Style Through Smart Subscription Services with Taelor's Anya Cheng

Anya Cheng, former Meta and eBay executive turned founder of Taelor, reveals how AI is revolutionizing men's fashion. Her innovative platform combines artificial intelligence with expert styling to deliver personalized clothing rentals for busy professionals. With access to 300+ brands and a sustainable approach to fashion, Taelor is making style effortless and accessible. Use code 'podcast' for 25% off your first month at taelor.style.

Bonus Episode: Big Sur AI's Vision for Democratizing Advanced Technology at ShopTalk

BigSur AI CEO Vinod Ramachandran unveiled plans to democratize AI for smaller retailers at this year's Shoptalk. The company offers three specialized "AI employees" - sales agent, content marketer, and data scientist - that work across any e-commerce platform. BigSur announced their new Innovators Program offering up to $2 million in free AI-driven sales. With intelligence costs "trending toward zero," true personalization may finally be accessible to all merchants.

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