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Jim’s Journey: Ranches to AI
Join me as I transition from an early life on horse ranches to my Golden Years pioneering AI solutions, supporting personal and business growth.
Jim Newcomb
From the dusty arenas and barns of horse ranches, horse shows, and cattle ranches to the cutting-edge world of AI, my journey has been one of transformation and innovation. After serving in the military, I ventured into retail, real estate, and hospitality, eventually finding my passion in recruiting. As I retire from recruiting, I am excited to launch AI-PoweredSmartSites, aiming to empower businesses with an affordable AI Chatbot, called VenBot, and small businesses, individuals, entrepreneurs, and artists with simple and affordable website solutions, with AI-Powered SmartSites.
“Embrace change and lead with purpose.”
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Personal Websites for High-level Candidates
This week marks a significant milestone for me—I’m retiring from Goodwin Recruiting after more than 11 years as an Independent Contractor Recruiter. While stepping away from recruiting, my commitment to helping businesses and professionals succeed is as strong as...
From Horse Ranches to AI Innovation: My Unconventional Journey
Join me as I share my unique journey from growing up on horse ranches to diving into the world of AI innovation. Discover how my experiences shaped my perspective and led me to where I am today. I’ll reveal the challenges, triumphs, and lessons I’ve learned along the way, and how they have influenced my approach to personal and business development. Don’t miss this inspiring story of how a love for horses and a drive for innovation can intersect in unexpected ways.
What They're Saying
“Your insights have helped me grow my small business. Your guidance on leveraging AI tools has significantly boosted our customer engagement.”
Sarah
“Thanks to your mentorship, I was able to transition my career smoothly into business development coaching with a business website with BotPenguin.”
Miguel
“The resources and support from you & your associates have been instrumental in growing my local-owned business. Your dedication to helping others is inspiring.”
Emily
“The lives you’ve touched and the people you’ve helped along the way are too many to count. Thank you for all that you’ve done to make us better than we would have been without you.”
Susan
“Your vision board session in the past is part of what helped me make the move to Maine! You have impacted my life both personally and professionally through your guidance, wisdom, and insights.”
Allegra
“Jim Newcomb joined Goodwin Recruiting in 2013 after selling his inn in Idyllwild, CA. He quickly adapted and excelled, earning Senior Recruiting Partner, Partner of the Year (’16), Ambassador of the Year (’17), and Extensive Support Coach of the Year (’18). You can connect with Jim on LinkedIn and stay up to speed as he continues to support small businesses and candidates in his retirement. Thank you, Jim, for over 11 amazing years!”
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Discover the Journey
Discover the people, places, and lessons that shaped my journey. Start Here on the Discover page or dive deeper into ideas and insights on the Blog.