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👋 Hi there!  

I'm a serial entrepreneur and founder of SPARK6, a software and product innovation agency focused on helping companies implement AI-powered solutions that create effective organizations and products people love. 

After a decade of working in robotics, I’ve started and sold several companies in both CPG and software. 

I post daily on how AI can be a force-multiplier for leadership, business leverage, and personal productivity - for you, your team, and your customers. 

For actionable tips and insights into the latest AI developments, subscribe to my newsletter Framework Friday.  

We specialize in designing and building: 

→ Websites (CMS agnostic) 
→ Custom enterprise software 
→ Mobile apps (iOS and Android) 
→ E-Commerce platforms (Like Shopify) 
→ Workflow automations powered by LLMs 
→ AI strategy, training and change management  
→ Conversational AI experiences for customer service 
→ AI agents for internal and customer-facing workflows 
→ AI-powered telepresence and holographic experiences  

Our clients range from startups to global brands across industries like:  

→ Arts  
→ CPG 
→ Telcom
→ Fintech  
→ Fit-tech
→ Logistics  
→ For-cause
→ Education  
→ Healthcare
→ Personal care 

We've been doing this for 14 years, and over that time, we've built for Fortune 500s and scrappy startup teams alike.  The common thread? High-impact work delivered with strategic care and real technical precision. 

Sound like something you're exploring?  Send me a message. Just don’t open with a pitch-slap. And if you're a bot, I'm looking forward to that dad joke 😉 

Let’s build something amazing. 

- Elijah

Elijah Szasz

You can make the right decision,

and still feel like you missed.

That doesn’t mean it was wrong.

Sometimes progress looks like friction
before it looks like momentum.

Plans don’t fail in straight lines.
They bend.
They reroute.
They expose weak assumptions.

What feels like a misstep is often
the system surfacing what needed to change.

In business, in careers, in life,
the fastest upgrades rarely feel smooth.

They feel inconvenient.
They feel confusing.
They feel late.

But detours have a job:
they stress-test who you are
before rewarding where you’re going.

If you’re questioning your direction,
don’t default to self-blame.

Most outcomes aren’t verdicts.
They’re diagnostics.

Three reminders when things drift off-plan:

1. Separate error from information.
→ Not all friction is failure.
→ Sometimes it’s feedback doing its work.

2. Zoom out before you react.
→ Short-term confusion can enable
  long-term leverage.
→ Context changes conclusions.

3. Keep the system in motion.
→ Insight follows movement.
→ Stalling freezes learning.

I’ve shipped decisions that didn’t land.
Built systems that cracked under load.
Chosen paths that forced a rethink.

Each one raised the ceiling
for what came next.

You’re not lost.
You’re iterating.

And iteration is how systems improve.

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Building new AI systems doesn’t start with clarity.

It starts with uncertainty you move through.

We rarely get stuck because we lack ability.  
We get stuck because we wait for certainty.

AI taught me this early.

Every useful agent we’ve built started out  
confused, incomplete, and a little chaotic.

But once you push it into the real workflow,  
the clarity emerges mid-motion, not beforehand.

Humans aren’t that different.

Here’s the truth:  
The creators you admire weren’t “ready” either.  
They just shipped the first imperfect version.

Courage doesn’t follow confidence.  
Courage generates the data that creates it.

Here’s how to build that courage in the age of AI 👇

1. Start with a small, real workflow  
Stop designing the perfect system in your head.  
Put an AI agent into one narrow task and learn fast.

2. Let go of needing perfect structure  
Systems evolve through iteration, not planning.  
Every broken piece is information.

3. Surface your blind spots  
In AI work, the gaps you avoid become the fires  
you later must put out. Expose them early.

4. Optimize for learning, not labels  
A “failed” prompt or workflow is just an early chapter.  
Your system isn’t broken, it’s becoming.

5. Stay curious under pressure  
Ego says “I should know this by now.”  
Curiosity says “What variable haven’t I checked?”

6. Surround yourself with builders  
Work with people who push for clarity,  
not people who guard their comfort.

7. Update the identity that no longer fits  
Each new level of systems thinking requires  
shedding old habits that kept you rigid.

You won’t always see the architecture upfront.  
Sometimes the design reveals itself only  
after you take the next step.

Clarity follows motion.  
Progress follows pressure.  
Courage is the input that powers both.

Keep moving.  
The system stabilizes because you build it,  
not because you waited for certainty.

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People won’t remember your job title.  

They’ll remember how you made them feel.

Because real happiness at work isn’t created by perks or titles
it’s created by systems that recognize people as humans,  
not just units of output.

In the world of AI and automation, this matters more than ever.

I’ve built AI workflows, custom agents, and end-to-end systems  
for teams of all sizes.  
And here’s the truth leaders miss:

Technology can accelerate performance,  
but only leadership can accelerate people.

A brilliant system that treats humans like cogs  
will still burn them out.  
A thoughtful system that amplifies their strengths  
creates teams that stay, grow, and thrive.

The best leaders build both:  
better humans *and* better systems.

Here are practices that reshape culture  
and make your AI-enabled workplace worth staying in:

→ Listen without judgement  
↳ Data may tell you *what*, but people will tell you *why*

→ Provide stretch assignments  
↳ Pairing humans with smart tools unlocks new capability, not more overload

→ Ask “How are you?” and actually care  
↳ Emotional context is the part no algorithm can capture

→ Lead with kindness on hard days  
↳ Your team mirrors your nervous system

→ Open doors to new opportunities  
↳ AI removes grunt work, leaders should use that capacity for growth

→ Call out unique strengths  
↳ Personalization isn’t just for machine learning

→ Empower exploration  
↳ The best innovation cultures encourage tinkering

→ Give feedback that builds, not bruises  
↳ Precision is a system; empathy is a skill

→ Invite input on decisions  
↳ Systems improve faster when humans co-design them

→ Show appreciation often  
↳ Recognition is still the strongest human incentive

→ Believe in people early  
↳ Confidence multiplies faster than any automation can

AI won’t replace leaders.  
But leaders who refuse to evolve their systems  
will absolutely get replaced by those who do.

Because true happiness at work  
comes from systems that see your value 
not just your output.

Be the leader who builds systems  
that make people feel like they matter.

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Stop running the same system

and expecting different results.

Most teams want better outcomes.  
But very few upgrade the engine that produces them.  

AI made this painfully clear.  
The game isn't about adopting a tool,  
it's about becoming a company that self-updates.  

Static workflows fall behind.  
Self-improving ones compound.  

Here’s what I see separating the teams who scale from  
the teams who stall:

→ They design processes that learn  
 ↳ Feedback loops are built in, not bolted on.  
 ↳ The system gets smarter with every cycle.  

→ They automate the work that slows humans down  
 ↳ If a task repeats, a machine should own it.  
 ↳ Humans move to higher-order decisions, not keystrokes.  

→ They treat AI like an operator, not a gadget  
 ↳ Agents observe, act, adapt, and escalate.  
 ↳ They don’t wait for instructions, they anticipate them.  

→ They build workflows that can fail safely  
 ↳ Mistakes trigger improvements, not fire drills.  
 ↳ Good systems don’t fear failure, they harvest it.  

→ They align incentives around iteration  
 ↳ Shipping beats polishing.  
 ↳ Progress beats perfection.  
 ↳ Learning beats ego.  

Most people still optimize for control.  
The winners optimize for evolution.  

Because the organizations that survive the next decade  
won’t be the strongest or the biggest.  

They’ll be the ones built to continuously update,  
with AI as the invisible infrastructure pushing everything forward.  

Your systems are either aging…  
or adapting.  
There is no middle state.  

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Your tools don’t determine your trajectory.
 
Your mindset and strategy do.
 
AI can automate workflows, accelerate execution,
and double your output.
But it cannot replace the operator’s perspective.
 
I’ve watched founders stack impressive tools
and still stall out.
And I’ve watched others, with simpler systems,
outperform everyone around them.
 
Because the system behind the system
is always your mindset.
 
Two people.
Same model.
One gets average results.
The other builds a moat.
 
Here’s how world-class operators think differently 👇
 
❌ “This setback proves I’m not ready.”
✅ “This gives me training data.”
→ Strong operators refine models through iteration.
 
❌ “I don’t have the skills yet.”
✅ “I can upskill faster than ever.”
→ AI accelerates people who stay adaptable.
 
❌ “No one’s giving me a shot.”
✅ “I can ship prototypes and create momentum.”
→ Systems thinkers generate opportunity, not wait for it.
 
❌ “I failed.”
✅ “I ran a test and learned.”
→ Good operators separate signal from noise.
 
❌ “They’re ahead.”
✅ “They’re showing me what’s possible.”
→ Benchmark processes, not identities.
 
❌ “I’m not ready.”
✅ “Execution is the prep.”
→ Action produces clarity that planning never will.
 
❌ “I have too many problems.”
✅ “I have rich data to work with.”
→ Constraints sharpen intelligent systems.
 
❌ “This is happening to me.”
✅ “This is pressure that improves calibration.”
→ Systems grow stronger under intentional load.
 
High performers don’t rely on optimism.
They rely on optimization.
 
When things break, they don’t crumble.
They isolate variables.
Rebuild the system.
Upgrade their thinking.
Deploy again.
 
If you feel stuck, zoom out.
Identify the belief running your internal architecture.
Replace it with one that supports the operator
you’re becoming.
 
Because your tools can scale your work,
but only your mindset can scale *you.*
 
Train it with intention.
Protect it like infrastructure.
Evolve it like software.
 
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Redefining How You Scale with Talented, Affordable, Offshore Dedicated Virtual Staff from the Philippines (Marketing, Sales, Operations, Finance, Personal Tasks and More)

Brad Stevens is a lifetime entrepreneur and the Founder/CEO of Outsource Access, an offshore business process outsourcing and virtual assistant company in the Philippines growing to 500 employees in 4 years serving 75+ industries across all business functions with 8 global or national awards.  He walks-the-walk with expertise on scaling, automation, outsourcing and high-performance virtual teams. He also co-founded 1-ON-1 connections that is the only private label software platform providing connections at scale for member organizations and conferences. 

Heis also a global speaker in 12 countries, runs the Automate & Delegate Podcast, launched VA’s Give Back aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and has a published TEDx talk with 230,000+ views. He champions agility and believes in building a powerhouse culture with people-centric programs to inspire employees from within to realize their full potential. He has been featured in Inc Magazine and is also a member of the Global Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) and the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) 

For his philanthropic efforts in launching Virtual Assistants Give Back, a documentary film was made about his firm and he was selected to run a think-tank on Economic Growth at the United Nations headquarters. 

Brad graduated from the Wharton Business School with Finance and Marketing Concentrations and completed a Harvard Business School Executive Ed Program on Inspiring Entrepreneurial Strategy. He was also selected to participate in the EO Entrepreneurial Masters Program at MIT Endicott House and the Global Leadership Academy in Washington, DC.

☛☛ Get a Vetted and Trained Virtual Assistant?  https://outsourceaccess.com/process/
☛☛ Engage Brad to Speak for Your Organization?  https://bradstevenstraining.com/

About Outsource Access
Outsource Access helps entrepreneurial businesses realize their potential. We are a fully-managed virtual staffing firm with offers in the United States and the Philippines supporting companies in operations, marketing, finances, sales, HR, and executive support. Our signature vetting and assessment process ensures an outstanding fit between Clients and our team for a long-term sustainable experience.  Created by a US entrepreneur frustrated by the shortcomings of other outsourcing firms, Outsource Access is redefining how businesses scale with cost-effective, comprehensive and reliable service. To see a video that explains our process including behind-the-scenes footage of our team in the Philippines visit:   https://outsourceaccess.com/process/

Brad Stevens

I had no idea one hire would change the entire trajectory of my career.

In this conversation with Thomas Fox of Compliance Podcast Network, I share how I hired someone with no VA experience who later became the COO of a 500 plus team.

She learned fast, took ownership, and grew at a remarkable pace. By supporting her and investing in her development, that early partnership became the foundation of what later became Outsource Access in 2019.

It reinforced something I believe deeply: when you invest in people, they often rise far beyond expectations.

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CEO at Outsource Access: Talented, Affordable, Staff from the Philippines supporting SMB’s in 75+ industries including franchisors and franchisees (500 staff: Marketing, Sales, Operations, Finance, Exec Admins and More)

Worried a VA might not fully “get” your operations?

Mitch’s experience with @JCB Insurance Solutions, working with John Breckenridge, is a perfect example of what happens when leaders give clarity and consistent guidance. 

She started in admin, then grew into graphics, CRM, and student experience—all because her client invested in her growth.

This is exactly what happens when founders delegate with intention—you unlock real capability and growth.

Join us live on December 12, 1PM EST.

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How Outsourcing and AI Works for Banking Industry

Do you worry your VA will not grow with your business?

Mitch’s work with JCB Insurance Solutions and John Breckenridge shows what happens when leaders support rather than overload. 

She moved into graphics, CRM, admin, and student experience tasks because her client guided her and encouraged her development.

This is how capability grows and bottlenecks disappear.

Catch the full conversation: December 12, 1 PM EST.

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Missed the live session today?

Watch this space for a replay of my Restaurant365 webinar soon! 

In 30 minutes, I break down how operators are using Restaurant365 Virtual Assistants to eliminate back-office bottlenecks and unlock real ROI from the platform.

In the replay, I walk through:
• 1,200-invoice processing workflows
• 3 percent margin lift strategies
• POS reconciliation improvements
• Core Restaurant365 features often overlooked
• How leaders gain 80 hours back each month

If you want a cleaner, more profitable operation, this replay is worth watching.

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Still not maximizing your Restaurant365 system?

Today, I’ll be hosting a 30-minute webinar showing how Restaurant365 Virtual Assistants from Outsource Access help operators streamline workflows, improve accuracy, and increase margins.

We’ll cover:
• Processing 1,200 invoices monthly with reduced hiring costs
• Achieving 3 percent margin improvements
• Reconciling multiple POS systems inside R365
• Giving leadership back 80 hours every month
• Activating key Restaurant365 features for stronger decisions

If you're scaling locations or want sharper financial control, this will be worth your time.

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