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The Future of Salem: AI, Community Events, and Local News | Jesse Peone

Dirt to Sky Business Podcast · May 27, 2026 · 35 min

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In this special episode of the Dirt to Sky Business Podcast, host Jordan Hill sits down with the creator and owner of the show, Jesse Peone. They celebrate over one year of podcasting together and dive deep into the logistics of building a media brand, the evolution of their professional skills, and their shared passion for revitalizing the Salem community through innovative events and accessible news. 00:15 - Introduction and Sponsor Recognition 01:14 - Celebrating One Year of Dirt to Sky 03:00 - Developing Communication Skills through Toastmasters 06:40 - The Science of Editing and Content Repurposing 11:12 - Hiring for Excellence: Finding Pride in Work 14:52 - Inside KO Media Company and the Salem Business Journal 16:55 - Turning Imagination into Reality: Jesse’s Background 19:51 - Commitment to Free Local Journalism 23:55 - Upcoming Event: The Modern Business Workshop (AI Theme) 27:50 - Leveraging AI for Business Growth with AJ Nash 30:52 - Community Fun: Santa Crawl and the Cheer Meister Award Develop a greater vision with Jordan Hill on the Dirt to Sky Podcast. Bringing on a powerful aray of guest that exclusively features their talents and respective position in their work and community. FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS! IG AND TIKTOK: DIRTTOSKYPODCAST #Business #BusinessPodcast #SmallBusiness #BusinessGrowth

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