# iSurge Media

> iSurge Media is the publisher behind GetToolRank, AdvisorAIStack and KatyScoop: practical, plain-English publications for business owners and the Katy, Texas community. Founded by Dan Smedstad.

iSurge Media is the parent publisher of Dan Smedstad's websites. It publishes practical, plain-English publications for business owners and the Katy, Texas community.

## Publications
- [GetToolRank](https://gettoolrank.com): Practical AI tools for small-business owners, ranked in plain English on a published rubric.
- [AdvisorAIStack](https://advisoraistack.com): AI tools for CPAs, financial advisors and insurance agents, ranked with security and compliance in mind.
- [KatyScoop](https://katyscoop.com): A local newsletter covering news, events and hidden gems in Katy, Texas.
- KatyHomeServices: A local directory for finding home services in and around Katy, Texas. (Coming soon)
- BidMyData: For business owners curious what their company’s everyday records, like emails, support tickets and CRM history, could be worth to top vetted AI laboratories. (Coming soon)
- ExpertAIGigs: An independent board of remote AI-training contract roles for experts in law, engineering, medicine, finance, defense and software. (Coming soon)

## Founder
- [About Dan Smedstad](https://isurgemedia.com/about/): Founder & Publisher of iSurge Media. Dan Smedstad has spent 35+ years as a petroleum landman, negotiating oil and gas leases and running title across 12 states. He still does. He is the founder and publisher of iSurge Media, the parent publisher of his sites. He puts AI to work across his own businesses, and his publications GetToolRank and AdvisorAIStack rank the tools for people in the same seat: business owners and working professionals who need results by Friday and don’t have time for hype. Dan is based in Katy, Texas, where he also publishes KatyScoop, a local news and events newsletter, and is building KatyHomeServices.com, a local home services directory. He’s a referral partner with Dreams Business Resources through DreamsBusinessAgency.com.

## Partners
- [Dreams Business Agency](https://dreamsbusinessagency.com): Dan is a referral partner of Dreams Business Resources.

## Pages
- [Home](https://isurgemedia.com/)
- [About Dan Smedstad](https://isurgemedia.com/about/)
- [Contact](https://isurgemedia.com/contact/)
- [Privacy policy](https://isurgemedia.com/privacy/)