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		<title>Alexander Graham Bell: Communicating with the Future (PM)</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 23:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Alexander Graham Bell: Communicating with the Future When you hear the name Alexander Graham Bell, one word immediately comes to mind: telephone. But Bell was far more than the inventor of the device that revolutionized global communication. He was a &#8230; <a href="https://barrybradford.com/schedules/alexander-graham-bell-communicating-with-the-future-pm/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a></p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 style="text-align: center;">Alexander Graham Bell:</h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Communicating with the Future</h2>
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<p data-start="209" data-end="560">When you hear the name <em data-start="232" data-end="255">Alexander Graham Bell</em>, one word immediately comes to mind: <strong data-start="293" data-end="306">telephone</strong>. But Bell was far more than the inventor of the device that revolutionized global communication. He was a brilliant and determined educator, a compassionate advocate for the deaf, and a prolific inventor whose innovations went well beyond the telephone.</p>
<p data-start="562" data-end="669">Could even the great Alexander Graham Bell have imagined that someday you might be reading this on a phone?</p>
<p data-start="671" data-end="978">Bell came from a distinguished family of educators devoted to helping the hard-of-hearing<img decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-3066" src="https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Alexander-Graham-Bell-300x179.jpg" alt="Alexander Graham Bell: Communicating with the Future" width="300" height="179" srcset="https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Alexander-Graham-Bell-300x179.jpg 300w, https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Alexander-Graham-Bell-150x89.jpg 150w, https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Alexander-Graham-Bell.jpg 420w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />—a mission he carried forward with passion and brilliance. His lifelong goal was to open the world of sound to the deaf, a quest that touched his personal life deeply: both his mother and his wife were deaf.</p>
<p data-start="980" data-end="1406">The life of Alexander Graham Bell is as remarkable for what is <strong data-start="1043" data-end="1057">less known</strong> as it is for what is celebrated. Had he invented only the telephone, Bell would still be remembered as a giant of innovation. But as you’ll discover in this compelling multimedia biography, his other inventions—many of them ahead of their time—had a profound impact on the technology of his era. Some remain in use, in modernized forms, even today.</p>
<p data-start="1408" data-end="1628"><img decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-3067 alignleft" src="https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/alexandergrahambell390795-300x193.jpg" alt="Alexander Graham Bell: Communicating with the Future" width="300" height="193" srcset="https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/alexandergrahambell390795-300x193.jpg 300w, https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/alexandergrahambell390795-150x96.jpg 150w, https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/alexandergrahambell390795-465x300.jpg 465w, https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/alexandergrahambell390795.jpg 620w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />Just as importantly, Bell was a passionate educator. His compassion, intellect, and relentless curiosity helped him seek solutions for the challenges faced by the hearing-impaired—and, in the process, changed the future.</p>
<p data-start="1630" data-end="1787">Please join us for an illuminating and inspiring journey through the life and legacy of <strong data-start="1718" data-end="1743">Alexander Graham Bell</strong>—a man whose voice still echoes across time.</p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Thomas Edison (1847–1931) was a genius—and one of the most influential inventors in history. While he wasn’t drawn to theoretical science, Edison focused on practical innovations that transformed everyday life. His inventions—such as the electric light bulb, the motion picture &#8230; <a href="https://barrybradford.com/schedules/thomas-edison-bright-ideas-am/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a></p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p data-start="224" data-end="653">Thomas Edison (1847–1931) was a genius—and one of the most influential inventors in history. While he wasn’t drawn to theoretical science, Edison focused on practical innovations that transformed everyday life. His inventions—such as the electric light bulb, <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-10360" src="https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/image-72-300x223.jpeg" alt="Thomas Edison Bright Ideas" width="300" height="223" srcset="https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/image-72-300x223.jpeg 300w, https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/image-72-768x570.jpeg 768w, https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/image-72-404x300.jpeg 404w, https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/image-72-150x111.jpeg 150w, https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/image-72.jpeg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />the motion picture camera, the phonograph, and even early voting machines—helped spark a technological revolution that reshaped the American economy and daily experience.</p>
<p data-start="655" data-end="712">But there’s much more to Edison than just his inventions.</p>
<p data-start="714" data-end="1067">In this fascinating multimedia biography, we’ll explore Edison as a visionary businessman, a philosopher, and a mentor. We’ll also examine some of his forward-thinking—and occasionally wrongheaded—views of society. His personal story, including struggles with hearing loss and learning disabilities, makes his accomplishments all the more extraordinary.</p>
<p data-start="1069" data-end="1364"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-2933 alignleft" src="https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/thomas-edison-inspirational-business-quotes-300x196.png" alt="Thomas Edison Bright Ideas" width="300" height="196" srcset="https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/thomas-edison-inspirational-business-quotes-300x196.png 300w, https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/thomas-edison-inspirational-business-quotes-150x98.png 150w, https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/thomas-edison-inspirational-business-quotes-458x300.png 458w, https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/thomas-edison-inspirational-business-quotes.png 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />We’ll dive into his unusual family life, the early signs of his genius, the controversies over his patents, and some of his more eccentric beliefs. You’ll walk away with a deeper appreciation of how <strong data-start="1268" data-end="1300">Thomas Edison’s bright ideas</strong> continue to light up our world—both literally and figuratively.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>COST</strong><br />
The program is available for a minimum contribution of $5.00, which helps support my work and allows me to continue offering engaging content.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Thomas Edison (1847–1931) was a genius—and one of the most influential inventors in history. While he wasn’t drawn to theoretical science, Edison focused on practical innovations that transformed everyday life. His inventions—such as the electric light bulb, the motion picture &#8230; <a href="https://barrybradford.com/schedules/thomas-edison-bright-ideas-a-multimedia-biography-4/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a></p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p data-start="224" data-end="653">Thomas Edison (1847–1931) was a genius—and one of the most influential inventors in history. While he wasn’t drawn to theoretical science, Edison focused on practical innovations that transformed everyday life. His inventions—such as the electric light bulb, <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-10360" src="https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/image-72-300x223.jpeg" alt="Thomas Edison Bright Ideas" width="300" height="223" srcset="https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/image-72-300x223.jpeg 300w, https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/image-72-768x570.jpeg 768w, https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/image-72-404x300.jpeg 404w, https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/image-72-150x111.jpeg 150w, https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/image-72.jpeg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />the motion picture camera, the phonograph, and even early voting machines—helped spark a technological revolution that reshaped the American economy and daily experience.</p>
<p data-start="655" data-end="712">But there’s much more to Edison than just his inventions.</p>
<p data-start="714" data-end="1067">In this fascinating multimedia biography, we’ll explore Edison as a visionary businessman, a philosopher, and a mentor. We’ll also examine some of his forward-thinking—and occasionally wrongheaded—views of society. His personal story, including struggles with hearing loss and learning disabilities, makes his accomplishments all the more extraordinary.</p>
<p data-start="1069" data-end="1364"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-2933 alignleft" src="https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/thomas-edison-inspirational-business-quotes-300x196.png" alt="Thomas Edison Bright Ideas" width="300" height="196" srcset="https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/thomas-edison-inspirational-business-quotes-300x196.png 300w, https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/thomas-edison-inspirational-business-quotes-150x98.png 150w, https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/thomas-edison-inspirational-business-quotes-458x300.png 458w, https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/thomas-edison-inspirational-business-quotes.png 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />We’ll dive into his unusual family life, the early signs of his genius, the controversies over his patents, and some of his more eccentric beliefs. You’ll walk away with a deeper appreciation of how <strong data-start="1268" data-end="1300">Thomas Edison’s bright ideas</strong> continue to light up our world—both literally and figuratively.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>COST</strong><br />
The program is available for a minimum contribution of $5.00, which helps support my work and allows me to continue offering engaging content.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>PAYMENT OPTIONS</strong></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Cash/Check</strong><br />
Payable to: Barry Bradford<br />
Mail to:<br />
Barry Bradford<br />
P.O. Box #177<br />
Deerfield, IL 60015<br />
<em>Please write &#8220;Edison PM&#8221; in the subject line.</em></p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 19:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Click Here To Read About Steve Jobs &#8211; Entrepreneur Of The Future When we speak of great American inventors, a few iconic names come to mind—Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, and Samuel Morse. Each helped transform the world &#8230; <a href="https://barrybradford.com/schedules/steve-jobs-apples-entrepreneur-of-the-future-5/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a></p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a title="The Inconsistent Zen Of Steve Jobs" href="http://barrybradford.com/steve-jobs-inconsistent-zen/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click Here To Read About Steve Jobs</a> &#8211; <a href="http://barrybradford.com/steve-jobs-inconsistent-zen/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Entrepreneur Of The Future</a></span></h1>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-3018 alignleft" src="http://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/612px-Steve_Jobs_Headshot_2010-CROP-300x294.jpg" alt="Steve Jobs Apple's Entrepreneur Of The Future" width="300" height="294" srcset="https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/612px-Steve_Jobs_Headshot_2010-CROP-300x294.jpg 300w, https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/612px-Steve_Jobs_Headshot_2010-CROP-150x147.jpg 150w, https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/612px-Steve_Jobs_Headshot_2010-CROP-306x300.jpg 306w, https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/612px-Steve_Jobs_Headshot_2010-CROP.jpg 612w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p data-start="212" data-end="467">When we speak of great American inventors, a few iconic names come to mind—<strong data-start="287" data-end="308">Benjamin Franklin</strong>, <strong data-start="310" data-end="327">Thomas Edison</strong>, <strong data-start="329" data-end="354">Alexander Graham Bell</strong>, and <strong data-start="360" data-end="376">Samuel Morse</strong>. Each helped transform the world through astonishing creativity and relentless innovation.</p>
<p data-start="469" data-end="528">It’s time to add another name to that list: <strong data-start="513" data-end="527">Steve Jobs</strong>.</p>
<p data-start="530" data-end="890">Only Edison rivals the breadth of impact Jobs had on modern life. The <strong data-start="600" data-end="608">iPod</strong> changed how we listen to music. The <b>iPhone redefined</b> what a phone could be. The <strong data-start="693" data-end="701">iPad</strong> transformed how we read, communicate, and watch media. And perhaps his most revolutionary achievement—a truly <strong data-start="812" data-end="843">practical personal computer</strong>—forever reshaped how we work, learn, and live.</p>
<p data-start="892" data-end="1156">But Jobs was more than a tech mogul. He was a <strong data-start="938" data-end="974">designer, dreamer, and disruptor</strong>. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-3188" src="https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Steve-Jobs-and-iPod-226x300.jpg" alt="Steve Jobs iPod" width="226" height="300" srcset="https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Steve-Jobs-and-iPod-226x300.jpg 226w, https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Steve-Jobs-and-iPod-113x150.jpg 113w, https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Steve-Jobs-and-iPod.jpg 350w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 226px) 100vw, 226px" />While he didn’t invent the computer, smartphone, or tablet, he made them intuitive, elegant, and—yes—fun. Odds are, you’re reading this on a device his vision helped make possible.</p>
<p data-start="1158" data-end="1340">Under his leadership, <strong data-start="1180" data-end="1189">Apple</strong> redefined what a company could be. It became, at times, the most valuable corporation on Earth—not just for what it sold, but for how it <strong data-start="1327" data-end="1339">inspired</strong>.</p>
<p data-start="1342" data-end="1520">Join us for a compelling and thought-provoking multimedia biography exploring the unlikely, inspiring, and fascinating story of the man who transformed the future—<strong data-start="1505" data-end="1519">Steve Jobs</strong>.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>COST</strong><br />
The program is available for a minimum contribution of $5.00, which helps support my work and allows me to continue offering engaging content.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>PAYMENT OPTIONS</strong></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Cash/Check</strong><br />
Payable to: Barry Bradford<br />
Mail to:<br />
Barry Bradford<br />
P.O. Box #177<br />
Deerfield, IL 60015<br />
<em>Please write &#8220;Jobs PM&#8221; in the subject line.</em></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>PayPal</strong><br />
Pay securely via PayPal:<br />
<form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post" ><input type="hidden" name="charset" value="utf-8"><input type="hidden" name="cmd" value="_donations"><input type="hidden" name="business" value="FFPJFBCV8AQMQ"><input type="hidden" name="item_name" value="Jobs PM"><input type="hidden" name="currency_code" value="USD"><input type="hidden" name="notify_url" value="https://barrybradford.com/?wp_paypal_ipn=1"><input type="hidden" name="bn" value="WPPayPal_Donate_WPS_US"><input type="image" src="https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-paypal/images/donate.png" border="0" name="submit"></form><br />
(<em>Please note: PayPal deducts 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50 per $5.00 donation.</em>)</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Venmo</strong><br />
Send to: @B-Bradford-1<br />
<em>Please include &#8220;Jobs PM&#8221; in the note.</em></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Zelle</strong><br />
Use the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET<br />
<em>Include &#8220;Jobs PM&#8221; in the note.</em></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>WAIVER OPTION</strong><br />
If you cannot afford to pay or feel my programs aren’t worth $5.00, you are welcome to attend for free or contribute less. Just email me to request a waiver—no questions asked! This one-time request will cover all future programs. I completely understand the challenges of living on a tight budget and offer this with compassion.</p>
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<p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>DIDN’T RECEIVE YOUR ZOOM LINK?</strong><br />
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<ol style="font-weight: 400;">
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<p style="font-weight: 400;">If you still can’t locate the email, return to the website and register again. Unfortunately, I cannot manually send you the link, as they are generated directly by Zoom.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a title="The Inconsistent Zen Of Steve Jobs" href="http://barrybradford.com/steve-jobs-inconsistent-zen/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click Here To Read About Steve Jobs</a> &#8211; <a href="http://barrybradford.com/steve-jobs-inconsistent-zen/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Entrepreneur Of The Future</a></span></h1>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-3018 alignleft" src="http://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/612px-Steve_Jobs_Headshot_2010-CROP-300x294.jpg" alt="Steve Jobs Apple's Entrepreneur Of The Future" width="300" height="294" srcset="https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/612px-Steve_Jobs_Headshot_2010-CROP-300x294.jpg 300w, https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/612px-Steve_Jobs_Headshot_2010-CROP-150x147.jpg 150w, https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/612px-Steve_Jobs_Headshot_2010-CROP-306x300.jpg 306w, https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/612px-Steve_Jobs_Headshot_2010-CROP.jpg 612w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p data-start="212" data-end="467">When we speak of great American inventors, a few iconic names come to mind—<strong data-start="287" data-end="308">Benjamin Franklin</strong>, <strong data-start="310" data-end="327">Thomas Edison</strong>, <strong data-start="329" data-end="354">Alexander Graham Bell</strong>, and <strong data-start="360" data-end="376">Samuel Morse</strong>. Each helped transform the world through astonishing creativity and relentless innovation.</p>
<p data-start="469" data-end="528">It’s time to add another name to that list: <strong data-start="513" data-end="527">Steve Jobs</strong>.</p>
<p data-start="530" data-end="890">Only Edison rivals the breadth of impact Jobs had on modern life. The <strong data-start="600" data-end="608">iPod</strong> changed how we listen to music. The <strong data-start="645" data-end="655">iPhone</strong>redefined what a phone could be. The <strong data-start="693" data-end="701">iPad</strong> transformed how we read, communicate, and watch media. And perhaps his most revolutionary achievement—a truly <strong data-start="812" data-end="843">practical personal computer</strong>—forever reshaped how we work, learn, and live.</p>
<p data-start="892" data-end="1156">But Jobs was more than a tech mogul. He was a <strong data-start="938" data-end="974">designer, dreamer, and disruptor</strong>. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-3188" src="https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Steve-Jobs-and-iPod-226x300.jpg" alt="Steve Jobs iPod" width="226" height="300" srcset="https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Steve-Jobs-and-iPod-226x300.jpg 226w, https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Steve-Jobs-and-iPod-113x150.jpg 113w, https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Steve-Jobs-and-iPod.jpg 350w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 226px) 100vw, 226px" />While he didn’t invent the computer, smartphone, or tablet, he made them intuitive, elegant, and—yes—fun. Odds are, you’re reading this on a device his vision helped make possible.</p>
<p data-start="1158" data-end="1340">Under his leadership, <strong data-start="1180" data-end="1189">Apple</strong> redefined what a company could be. It became, at times, the most valuable corporation on Earth—not just for what it sold, but for how it <strong data-start="1327" data-end="1339">inspired</strong>.</p>
<p data-start="1158" data-end="1340"><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f4a1.png" alt="💡" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> BONUS &#8211; <a href="https://barrybradford.com/steve-jobs-inconsistent-zen/">Click here</a> to read a short, fascinating article about a unique aspect of Steve Jobs&#8217; life.</p>
<p data-start="1342" data-end="1520">Join us for a compelling and thought-provoking multimedia biography exploring the unlikely, inspiring, and fascinating story of the man who transformed the future—<strong data-start="1505" data-end="1519">Steve Jobs</strong>.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>COST</strong><br />
The program is available for a minimum contribution of $5.00, which helps support my work and allows me to continue offering engaging content.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>PAYMENT OPTIONS</strong></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Cash/Check</strong><br />
Payable to: Barry Bradford<br />
Mail to:<br />
Barry Bradford<br />
P.O. Box #177<br />
Deerfield, IL 60015<br />
<em>Please write &#8220;Jobs AM&#8221; in the subject line.</em></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>PayPal</strong><br />
Pay securely via PayPal:<br />
<form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post" ><input type="hidden" name="charset" value="utf-8"><input type="hidden" name="cmd" value="_donations"><input type="hidden" name="business" value="FFPJFBCV8AQMQ"><input type="hidden" name="item_name" value="Jobs AM"><input type="hidden" name="currency_code" value="USD"><input type="hidden" name="notify_url" value="https://barrybradford.com/?wp_paypal_ipn=1"><input type="hidden" name="bn" value="WPPayPal_Donate_WPS_US"><input type="image" src="https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-paypal/images/donate.png" border="0" name="submit"></form><br />
(<em>Please note: PayPal deducts 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50 per $5.00 donation.</em>)</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Venmo</strong><br />
Send to: @B-Bradford-1<br />
<em>Please include &#8220;Jobs AM&#8221; in the note.</em></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Zelle</strong><br />
Use the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET<br />
<em>Include &#8220;Jobs AM&#8221; in the note.</em></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>WAIVER OPTION</strong><br />
If you cannot afford to pay or feel my programs aren’t worth $5.00, you are welcome to attend for free or contribute less. Just email me to request a waiver—no questions asked! This one-time request will cover all future programs. I completely understand the challenges of living on a tight budget and offer this with compassion.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>REGISTRATION LINK</strong><br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/xSbHH2hWRTWttNcPL_ofvg#/registration">Click Here to Register</a></strong></span></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>DIDN’T RECEIVE YOUR ZOOM LINK?</strong><br />
If you don’t receive a confirmation email after registering, it means your sign-up wasn’t completed. Be sure to:</p>
<ol style="font-weight: 400;">
<li><strong>Check your spam folder</strong> for the confirmation email.</li>
<li><strong>Save the confirmation email</strong> once you find it.</li>
</ol>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">If you still can’t locate the email, return to the website and register again. Unfortunately, I cannot manually send you the link, as they are generated directly by Zoom.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong> </strong></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://barrybradford.com/schedules/steve-jobs-apples-entrepreneur-of-the-future-4/">Steve Jobs Apple&#8217;s Entrepreneur Of The Future (AM)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://barrybradford.com">Speaking For A Change</a>.</p>
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