The Hello Sam blog
Practical guides on meetings, AI note taking and getting your time back.
How to send an AI to a meeting you can't attend
Double-booked or just can't make it? Here is how to send an AI note taker to speak for you, record the call and bring back the decisions.
October 14, 2026 · 4 min read
How to record and transcribe a Google Meet call (and stay on the right side of consent)
A plain guide to recording and transcribing Google Meet calls: your options, what to tell participants, and how to get notes without typing.
October 14, 2026 · 5 min read
5 things to check before an AI note taker joins your calls
AI note takers are everywhere. Before you let one into your meetings, check these five things: disclosure, data, accuracy, control and cost.
October 14, 2026 · 4 min read
How to write meeting action items people actually do
Most meeting action items die within a week. Here is a simple format that makes them stick, and how AI can capture them for you.
October 14, 2026 · 3 min read
How to decline a meeting politely and still stay in the loop
Too many meetings? Learn how to decline without offending anyone, what to say, and how to catch up in minutes instead of hours.
October 14, 2026 · 4 min read