What happens when you go from two full-time salaries to just $35 a month? In this honest (and slightly hilarious) story, Al shares how he and Tona made the leap from secure jobs into full-time entrepreneurship—without a safety net. From Aldi grocery budgets to landing their first clients, this blog unpacks what it really looks like to quit your job and start a business, and how today’s AI tools make it more possible than ever.

IBM learned the hard way that AI can’t replace human creativity. In this article, Al Haywood shares his real thoughts about how AI in digital marketing can help businesses and nonprofits save money, connect authentically, and spark growth—plus how Haywood Digital Marketing’s tools make it possible.