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Sales Made EasyAuthor: Harry Spaight
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Humans Matter: Why Originality Beats AI in Sales With Jonathan Aberman, CEO HUPSIDE
Episode 236
Tuesday, 28 April, 2026
In this episode of Sales Made Easy, Harry welcomes Jonathan Aberman, founder of Hupside and creator of Original Intelligence Quotient (OIQ), for a powerful conversation on AI, authenticity, and why humans will always matter in sales and business.Jonathan shares why AI is creating a “sea of sameness” in emails, LinkedIn posts, and content, and explains how smart professionals can use AI as an accelerant for their own originality instead of a crutch. He also discusses the surprising cognitive impact of over-relying on AI and why authenticity is becoming more valuable than ever.Timestamps:01:10 - Why AI creates polished but homogenized content03:45 - Using AI as an accelerant vs a crutch05:50 - How overusing AI can cause cognitive decline08:20 - Imposter syndrome and the temptation of “perfect” AI output11:15 - Why consumers are craving human originality and connection14:30 - Jonathan’s funny AI hallucination stories17:40 - What is Hupside and the OIQ Challenge?22:10 - Why Jonathan started the company25:45 - Entrepreneurial lessons and resilience28:30 - Advice for small business owners and salespeople using AI32:50 - Where to take the free OIQ ChallengeIf you want to stand out in the AI era, this episode will show you exactly how to protect and amplify your most valuable asset — your authentic human voice.Guest: Jonathan Aberman, Founder of HubsideTake the free OIQ Challenge:https://www.hupside.com/oiq-challengeJonathan Aberman is an entrepreneur, investor, and innovation strategist focused on redefining human potential in the age of AI. As co-founder of Hupside, he is advancing “Original Intelligence,” a new category that quantifies human originality as a business advantage. He’s a partner at Ruxton Ventures, founding dean of the School of Business, Innovation, Leadership and Technology at Marymount University, and serves as Visiting Entrepreneur and Strategic Advisor to the Frank J. Guarini School of Business at John Cabot University. Jonathan has been named a Washingtonian “Tech Titan,” included in the Washington Business Journal’s “Power 100,” and recognized among Virginia’s most influential entrepreneurs.
