The #AISalesFail Giveaway

The AI Handbook for Sales Profesionals, alongside Spiceology seasonings in the Chicago Bell Garden

In my recent TEDx talk, I shared how a spice vendor’s AI misidentified me as a "vegan meat influencer" - and caused them to send 120 pounds of steak rub to my door.

I know I'm not the only one that's been on the wrong end of AI in sales.

Have you been offered a ridiculous discount? Received an obviously AI-generated pitch? Been given a completely irrelevant lead?

I wrote The AI Handbook for Sales Professionals because I want sellers to get it right.

I've also got more steak rub than I can possibly use myself.

So I've launched a competition. I want to hear your best "AI Sales Fails." When did the algorithm hallucinate, misfire, or get it very, very wrong?

THE CONTEST

Step 1: Share Your Story

Post your story on LinkedIn (or your favorite social media app). Share your AI Fail story in a native post. You must include #AISalesFail and tag @jdmillerphd so we can find it.

Step 2: Officialize It

Share your name, email address, and link to your story in the form below.

THE PRIZE

The winner will be invited to share their story on a LinkedIn Live, and will receive a signed copy of The AI Handbook for Sales Professionals, along with a selection of my favorite seasonings!

THE FINE PRINT

NO PURCHASE NECSSARY: Making a purchase does not increase your chances of winning.

SELECTION: Winners will be selected based on the entertainment value or creativity of their story.

NOTIFICATION: The winner will be notified within 15 days of the contest closing date.

DISCLAIMER: This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with LinkedIn.

CONTEST DURATION: The entry period begins at 12:01am CST on April 11 and closes at 11:59pm CST on the date of the public release of the TEDxNormal 2026 video "Reclaiming our Humanity in the Age of the Algorithm" or on September 7, 2026, whichever occurs first.