Chris Ruddy, Mohamed from RTILA, Sherry Clark, Carl L. Hughes & Jeff Bittner Join The Neil Haley Show | 06-10-25

In this dynamic episode of The Neil Haley Show, Neil and co-host Greg Hanna welcome Chris Ruddy, CEO of Newsmax, to discuss the company’s recent IPO filing and its emergence as one of the top-rated cable news networks. Ruddy shares his vision for Newsmax as a media alternative offering fair coverage, particularly of Donald Trump, in contrast to competitors like Fox and CNN. He also speaks about his longstanding friendship with Trump and Newsmax’s growth from a digital media startup to a national news powerhouse with shows hosted by Greta Van Susteren and Rob Schmitt.Next, Neil interviews Mohamed from RTILA, an AI automation expert, who explains the capabilities and distinctions between various types of artificial intelligence. Mohamed dives into generative AI for text, images, and video, as well as reactive and narrow AI systems like Siri and Alexa. He explains how RTILA builds automation bots that work with generative AI to carry out browser-based business tasks, such as data scraping, report generation, and task automation—making businesses more efficient and scalable in the AI age.The publishing world takes center stage as Sherry Clark from Storehouse Media Group joins Neil to walk through what happens after an author signs a publishing contract. Sherry explains the collaborative book development process, from outlining to ghostwriting and editing, while emphasizing her team’s personal approach. Unlike companies that outsource work, Storehouse offers direct communication with experienced U.S.-based professionals and provides authors with a clear timeline and support through every step of publication.Neil and co-host Christopher Richards then speak with Carl L. Hughes, founder of Draft.dev, a content agency for developer-focused companies. Carl shares how he went from software engineer to business owner, building a seven-figure agency by offering niche technical content that speaks directly to engineers. He discusses the role of blogging in founder-led growth, the strategic use of AI in writing, and his long-term vision of acquiring and scaling additional niche service businesses using repeatable marketing and operational systems.The episode concludes with cybersecurity expert Jeff Bittner, who issues a strong warning to business owners about the real risks of cyberattacks. Jeff outlines how data breaches not only damage reputations but often force small businesses to shut down within six months. He stresses the need for trusted security consultants and incremental investment in cybersecurity infrastructure. His insights drive home the message that data protection is just as essential as insurance for your health, car, or home—if not more so in today’s connected world.