2. THE AI JOKE "You must have a photographic memory. Too bad it's mostly blurry." 3. TAKEAWAYS GPT-5 represents a shift from static chatbot to autonomous collaborator. Agentic behavior allows AI to plan, execute, and retry tasks without human micromanagement. Multi-model routing boosts efficiency by toggling between light and deep reasoning modes. Tool use has leveled up: GPT-5 can now execute code, call APIs, and complete workflows. The collapse of traditional education may accelerate, driven b...
Aug 17, 2025•27 min•Ep. 32
THE AI JOKE "I started a business making yo-yos. It has its ups and downs." TAKEAWAYS Microsoft’s research shows paralegals, clerks, and bookkeepers are at high risk from AI disruption, while electricians and plumbers are safer—for now. AI agents are transforming industries like construction, where Trunk Tools automates scheduling and documentation. SMBs often stall in "pilot purgatory"—they experiment with tools but never integrate them into core workflows. A real AI strategy must align with bu...
Aug 08, 2025•24 min•Ep. 31
THE AI JOKE Why did the AI go to confession? It had a lot of processing to do. TAKEAWAYS AI chats—including deleted ones—may now be preserved and used in legal cases, such as the ongoing NYT vs. OpenAI lawsuit. ChatGPT is not your therapist, lawyer, or priest. Confessions made to AI are not protected by any privilege. Businesses using AI tools casually—especially for internal dialogue or strategic planning—could be exposing themselves to future legal discovery. AI-fueled scams are rising, especi...
Aug 01, 2025•18 min•Ep. 30
THE AI JOKE "What do you call a belt made of fake watches? A waste of time." TAKEAWAYS AI is rapidly replacing roles like recruiters and assistants, especially in enterprise settings, creating new opportunities for SMBs to adopt AI affordably. AI-generated music acts (e.g., "Velvet Sundown") fooled listeners, showing how synthetic content is becoming indistinguishable from real—and raising questions about authenticity. Agentic AI can now autonomously log into accounts and complete complex tasks,...
Jul 25, 2025•24 min•Ep. 29
THE AI JOKE "What do you call a computer's favorite snack? Microchips." TAKEAWAYS Use AI as a tool , not a crutch . Critical thinking must stay in the driver’s seat. The MIT study showed overreliance on AI may cause cognitive decline if users stop engaging mentally. Switching from “brain-only” to “brain + AI” yielded short-term gains—if used responsibly. Copy/paste AI use may save time but risks long-term skill atrophy and reduced creativity. The best AI use is like having a sparring partner—one...
Jul 16, 2025•30 min•Ep. 28
AI'S JOKE What do you call a parade of rabbits hopping backward? A receding hare-line. TOOLS & RESOURCES Article: "Are We All Doomed?' The CEO of Fiverr Says AI Is Definitely Taking Your Job. Here's What to Do About It.” https://www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/fiverr-ceo-says-ai-will-take-your-job-heres-what-to-do/491198 Fiverr: https://www.fiverr.com/categories/ai-services PeoplePerHour: https://www.peopleperhour.com/services/artificial+intelligence?ref=search TAKEAWAYS AI is transformin...
Jul 09, 2025•33 min•Ep. 27
AI'S JOKE Why didn't the skeleton enter the cooking contest? I don't know, why? Because he didn't have the guts. TOOLS & RESOURCES Top French chefs warm to AI in the kitchen ( https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/top-french-chefs-warm-ai-092643127.html ) Mr. Cook ( https://www.mrcook.app/en/tools/recipe-generator ) TAKEAWAYS Michelin stars originated from a tire company to guide diners. AI is becoming a significant topic among chefs. Culinary excellence can be found at various price points. AI ca...
Jul 02, 2025•27 min•Ep. 26
AI'S JOKE What's a bootstrapper's favorite financial model? I don't know what. Excel and denial. TOOLS & RESOURCES A fireside chat with Sam Altman OpenAI CEO at Harvard University ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVRHTWWEIz4 ) Tooljet ( https://www.tooljet.ai/ ) TAKEAWAYS Now is the best time to start your career. AI democratizes access to information and tools. Small businesses can move faster than large corporations. Being nimble is a key advantage in entrepreneurship. Don't wait for the ...
Jun 25, 2025•24 min•Ep. 25
AI'S JOKE Why don't most startups believe in budgeting? Don't know why. Because runway is just a suggestion, not a destination. TOOLS & RESOURCES The Narrow Pathways to Wealth: Family Businesses and Employer‑Business Ownership ( https://www.gallup.com/analytics/643103/jpmc-kauffman-wealth-pathways.aspx ) Granter.ai ( https://granter.ai/ ) Dectopus ( https://www.decktopus.com/ ) TAKEAWAYS Most startups view runway as a suggestion, not a destination. Lack of capital is a significant barrier fo...
Jun 18, 2025•25 min•Ep. 24
TAKEAWAYS It's a great time to be alive despite challenges. AI is democratizing knowledge and access to tools. Building a search engine to simplify tool discovery. Community knowledge is essential for growth. Breaking down silos enhances collaboration. AI can help individuals overcome learning barriers. Learning curves are being accelerated by technology. Community preparedness is key to success. AI can assist in understanding deficits. Collaboration between AI and humans is powerful. CHAPTERS 0...
Jun 13, 2025•13 min•Ep. 1
AI'S JOKE Social media is like a refrigerator. That's what the AI says. Social media is like a refrigerator. Every few minutes you open it to see if anything interesting is there, even though you know it's the same old stuff. TOOLS & RESOURCES OpenAI is building a social network Content Shake by SEMRush/ Neuron Writer TAKEAWAYS Social media is often compared to a refrigerator, constantly checked for new content. The integration of AI into social media could lead to significant changes in use...
Jun 11, 2025•22 min•Ep. 23
AI'S JOKE What's the difference between a spam caller and a mosquito? One is an annoying pest that buzzes in your ear and won't leave you alone until you swat it, and the other is an insect. TOOLS & RESOURCES How AI Voice Agents Are Changing The Game For Startups In 2025 Echo.win TAKEAWAYS AI voice bots can revolutionize customer service. They operate 24/7 without the need for breaks. Modern AI is not the old school IVR systems. AI can handle complex tasks like scheduling and payments. Busin...
Jun 04, 2025•22 min•Ep. 22
AI'S JOKE Our office got a new AI system to handle document filing. It scanned everything, learned our workflow, renamed all of our files, and reorganized all of our folders. Now, the only file anyone can find is final_final_use-this-one_3.PDF TOOLS & RESOURCES How To Simplify Document Management With Generative AI Google Gemini TAKEAWAYST AI can streamline document management but requires initial hard work. Effective file organization is crucial for AI efficiency. The intersection of AI and...
May 28, 2025•18 min•Ep. 21
AI'S JOKE Politeness is when someone sneezes in a Zoom meeting and seven people instinctively say, bless you, even though their mics are off and the person sneezing was a cat in the background. TOOLS & RESOURCES Why Are We Polite to ChatGPT? YesChat TAKEAWAYS Tone and approach significantly influence AI communication. Personal experiences shape how we interact with technology. The voice and personality of AI affect user engagement. AI can streamline complex tasks, saving time and effort. Emo...
May 21, 2025•31 min•Ep. 20
TOOLS & RESOURCES The Rise of Artificial Intelligence at JPMorgan Shopify CEO says staffers need to prove jobs can't be done by AI before asking for more headcount Equaltime.io TAKEAWAYS AI is being deeply integrated into financial institutions for efficiency. Cultural shifts in hiring practices are emerging due to AI. Small businesses can leverage AI to eliminate busy work. AI tools can help summarize and transcribe meetings effectively. Proactive business strategies can lead to better outc...
May 14, 2025•28 min•Ep. 19
Takeaways A TikTok video about Claude's Google integration sparked interest in AI productivity tools The hosts realized they already had access to Gemini through their Google Workspace subscription Gemini is not enabled by default in Google Workspace and requires administrator activation Once enabled, Gemini appears in the top right corner of all Google Workspace apps Gemini can help organize emails without needing expensive third-party plugins ($20-40/month) Using existing tools effectively can...
May 09, 2025•3 min•Ep. 1
Tools & Resources U.S. Copyright Office issues highly anticipated report on copyrightability of AI-generated works Glaze by the University of Chicago AI'S JOKE I tried to catch fog earlier. I mist. Takeaways Recent rulings emphasize the need for human intervention in AI-generated works. AI cannot replace human ingenuity in creative processes. Copyright laws are currently ambiguous regarding AI outputs. Documenting the creative process is crucial for protection. AI-generated music raises ques...
May 07, 2025•24 min•Ep. 18
Takeaways Robots are often labeled as sociopathic, but this may not be accurate. Psychopathy is marked by a lack of empathy, while sociopathy is more impulsive. AI can be seen as psychopathic due to its lack of empathy and remorse. The emotional responses we have to AI may reflect our own needs. Humor and empathy are intertwined, and AI struggles with both. Labels like sociopathy and psychopathy carry significant meaning. Understanding AI's nature is crucial for its integration into society. Hum...
May 02, 2025•9 min•Ep. 1
Tools & Resources The Guardian, “ ‘It’s happening fast’ – creative workers and professionals share their fears and hopes about the rise of AI ” Miro Ai Jokes What do you call a frog with no legs? It doesn't matter. Why don't frogs use iPads? Because they prefer lily pads. Takeaways The pace of technological change is accelerating. Businesses must focus on what matters most to them. Taking action is crucial in a rapidly changing environment. Learning from failures is part of the growth proces...
Apr 30, 2025•18 min•Ep. 17
Chapters 01:00 – Tech Evolves, So Do Scams: The hosts reflect on how every major tech advancement—from printers to IDs—has sparked new waves of fraud. 02:00 – Deepfakes, Satire, and Legal Gray Areas: Jim brings up the issue of satire vs. fraud, and they discuss recent legislation like New Jersey's anti-deepfake bill. 03:00 – Why Paper Receipts Are Now a Liability: Jeremy emphasizes that businesses still using paper receipts are opening themselves to fraud and should consider more traceable digit...
Apr 25, 2025•4 min•Ep. 1
Tools & Resources Popular Mechanics, "A Chip Has Broken the Critical Barrier That Could Ultimately Begin the Singularity": AI in Duck Duck Go : Privacy-Focused: Ensures user anonymity; interactions aren't used to train AI models. Multiple AI Models: Accesses models like GPT-4o mini, Claude 3 Haiku, Llama 3.3, and Mistral Small 3. No Account Needed: Offers free, anonymous access without requiring user accounts. Local Chat Storage: Stores recent chats locally on your device for enhanced priv...
Apr 25, 2025•17 min•Ep. 16
Chapters 00:00 – Opening Banter & Lab Visit: Jeremy shares his excitement about visiting a high-tech biomedical lab. 01:00 – Curiosity Fuels Discovery: Reflecting on the power of curiosity and how it drives scientific and personal exploration. 01:45 – Automation in Modern Labs: The lab’s use of robotics and Detroit-style automation to process 50,000 samples a year. 02:30 – From Automation to Agentic AI: Conversation with a chemist about how AI is used today and where it's going—toward self-a...
Apr 18, 2025•5 min•Ep. 1
Tools & Resources Business Insider: Manus.im Example use cases: Unzip 100s of resumes and vet according to criteria, finding just the right ones to interview B2B supplier price shopping: find the best price on rubber mats Interactive report/dashboard Joke Why do chickens make good drummers? I don't know why? Because they're born with drumsticks. Takeaways Consulting firms are integrating AI to better understand client needs. The shift from hourly billing to outcomes-based pricing is crucial ...
Apr 16, 2025•20 min•Ep. 15
Takeaways AI has the potential to replace politicians by gauging public sentiment. A more reasoned approach can be achieved through AI. Voters have the right to choose who influences them. Human biases are often hidden from public view. Lobbying and external influences affect political decisions. AI tools can track stock patterns of elected officials. AI could potentially be more effective than human politicians. Training AI can lead to fairer decision-making over time. Blindly following AI tool...
Apr 11, 2025•7 min•Ep. 1
Tools & Resources Business Insider: A global dress distributor gave AI a chance. Now it makes creative content faster, and overstock is down 40% Printify (POD merch/online retail) with integrated AI for product descriptions and Midjourney for additional product shots (natural staging/backdrops) Midjourney prompt: "/imagine: prompt: ceramic mug, 15oz, plain white, cafe setting, mockup photo" The Joke Why did the bicycle fall over? I don't know why? Because it was two tired. Takeaways AI tools...
Apr 09, 2025•22 min•Ep. 14
Tools & Resources https://zapier.com/ai Takeaways Ryan's journey in the family business began as a teenager. Embracing technology is crucial for the survival of small businesses. Proactive customer support differentiates Bayview Bearing from competitors. AI tools can enhance reliability and maintenance services. Navigating change requires a willingness to adapt and innovate. Family businesses can leverage their legacy to build trust with customers. Predictive technology can prevent downtime ...
Apr 02, 2025•32 min•Ep. 1
TOOLS & RESOURCES The Insights for Seasonal E-commerce Growth with Google Trends Data ( https://www.researchgate.net/publication/384442270_The_Insights_for_Seasonal_E-commerce_Growth_with_Google_Trends_Data ) Google Trends ( https://trends.google.com/ ) Cin7 ( https://www.cin7.com/ ) AI'S JOKE I tried to start a trend of wearing camouflage pants, but no one saw it coming. TAKEAWAYS Monitoring trends is crucial for small business success. Google Trends is underutilized by many small business ...
Jan 01, 2025•26 min•Ep. 13
TOOLS & RESOURCES Columbia Journalism Review: Artificial Intelligence in the News: How AI Retools, Rationalizes, and Reshapes Journalism and the Public Arena ( https://www.cjr.org/tow_center_reports/artificial-intelligence-in-the-news.php ) Particle News ( https://particlenews.ai/ ) Feedly ( https://feedly.com/ ) AI'S JOKE Why did the AI journalist bring extra batteries to work? I don't know why? Because it didn't want to miss any current events. CHAPTERS 00:00 The Cleverness of AI in Journa...
Dec 25, 2024•22 min•Ep. 12
TOOLS & RESOURCES Wired: https://www.wired.com/story/ai-podcast-google-notebooklm/ The Verge: https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/11/24293891/google-learn-about-ai-search-educational Notebook LM: https://notebooklm.google.com/ Google Learning: https://learning.google.com/ AI'S JOKE As an AI teacher, the best part about online learning is when I tell a joke and no one laughs, I can always blame it on the lag. TAKEAWAYS AI can simplify the learning process for individuals. Information overload is...
Dec 18, 2024•27 min•Ep. 11
TOOLS & RESOURCES Claude AI Can Now Control Your Computer — Should You Worry? Claude.ai Skyvern AI'S JOKE So Jim... Yes? Why did the psychic refuse to tell a joke? I don't know why. Because they know they'd always be the punchline. TAKEAWAYS AI can now take control of your computer to automate tasks. Claude represents a significant advancement in AI technology. Privacy concerns are paramount as AI tools become more integrated. Small businesses can save time by automating repetitive tasks wit...
Dec 11, 2024•27 min•Ep. 10
