AI on the Rocks

In Episode 7 of AI on the Rocks , host Arian Green —AI consultant and entrepreneur—sits down with Emily Conklin , VP of Sales at Snider-Blake Personnel, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping modern sales, recruiting, and business relationships. Emily shares her journey in sales leadership, how her team has adopted AI into their daily workflow, and why the human element remains the bi...

Live from the floor of Cincy AI Week, host Arian Green sits down with Dave Peterson—executive coach, fractional AI officer, and former E.W. Scripps media executive who once oversaw $600M in revenue. Pour a glass of EH Taylor and join the conversation as they break down what it truly means to navigate the rapidly shifting landscape of artificial intelligence from a non-technical perspective. In thi...

Can lawyers trust AI? In this episode of AI on the Rocks, host Arian Green sits down with Matthew Taulbee, President of the Northern Kentucky Bar Association, to discuss the growing role of artificial intelligence in the legal profession and why human judgment still matters. As AI tools like ChatGPT become increasingly common in professional environments, many users are beginning to rely on AI-gen...

Title: AI, Bourbon, & Executive Coaching | Why True Leadership Requires Tech and Intuition About the Episode: What does elite leadership look like in the age of automation? In this episode of AI on the Rocks , executive coach Dave joins Arian at "The Fort" to break down the psychological and tactical shifts required to lead modern teams. Over a premium glass of Blanton’s Bourbon, the...

Title: AI, Bourbon & Mom: A Mother’s Day Special | AI on the Rocks About the Episode: In this heartfelt and humorous Mother's Day special, Arian sits down with the woman who raised him—his mom—at "The Fort" speakeasy. Coming from Kentucky, she admits she’s not exactly a Bourbon connoisseur, so Arian takes her on a "Bourbon journey" starting with a lesson on how to prope...

About the Episode: In this episode of AI on the Rocks , we sit down with co-founder of ABS Communications and multi-franchise owner Britt Grubbs. Recorded at "The Fort NKY"—a unique community speakeasy and co-working space—this conversation explores the intersection of traditional business values and the hyper-efficiency of 2026. Britt shares his journey from starting a business in coffe...

About the Episode: What does it take to move from a college soccer coach to a principal broker managing over 40 agents? BJ Santiago, owner of Haven Homes Group, joins us at "The Fort" to discuss the evolution of the real estate industry in 2026. We explore his unique brokerage model, which prioritizes agent autonomy and higher profit margins for experienced professionals over traditional...

The world is changing faster than a pour of high-proof bourbon. Are you ready for it? Join Arian Green, founder of NKY.AI, for the premiere of AI on the Rocks . We’re stripping away the jargon and sitting down for a drink to discuss how Artificial Intelligence is quietly—and powerfully—reshaping our daily lives for the better. From streamlining your business to enhancing your lifestyle, we’re expl...