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This week on Business Brain, we peel back the layers on why managing (and exceeding) expectations is one of your most powerful business tools.
Then we take a turn into the tech-fueled unknown with our favorite AI rabbit hole: exploring Fridai GPT, Perplexity, Zoom AI, and even a little BlueSky action. Buckle up—it's part therapy session, part tech demo, and all Business Brain.
Weekly Episodes
Your Customers are Expecting To Be Disappointed
Business Brain 632
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Episode 632 Lesson:
Objective: Understand the concept of sabbaticals and explore their potential benefits for both businesses and individuals.
1. Rethinking Sabbaticals:
- Traditionally seen in academia, sabbaticals can benefit businesses too. They offer a chance to improve company operations and personal growth.
2. Effective Planning:
Ideal sabbatical duration: 4-12 months. Plan well in advance, possibly years ahead, to ensure smooth execution.
3. Benefits:
Encourages personal development and prevents burnout. Acts as "regret insurance," allowing individuals to pursue life goals.
4. Implementation Strategies:
Business owners should lead by example. Maintain employee benefits during sabbaticals. Consider partial salary options to support employees financially.
5. Overcoming Challenges:
Address financial concerns and plan for the absence. Develop systems to manage workload during the sabbatical.
Discussion Questions:
1. How could a sabbatical benefit your business or career?
2. What systems would you need to implement to make a sabbatical feasible?
3. If you were to take a sabbatical, what new skill or experience would you pursue?
Activity:
Create a preliminary sabbatical plan for yourself or your business. Include:
- Proposed timeframe (duration and target date).
- Primary goal or focus for the sabbatical.
- Initial steps needed to prepare your business or role.
- Potential challenges and solutions.
Conclusion:
Sabbaticals are not just extended breaks; they are strategic tools for growth and innovation. By planning effectively and embracing this concept, businesses and individuals can unlock new opportunities and enhance their overall well-being.
FridAI: GPT vs. Perplexity, Zoom AI and Bluesky
Business Brain 633
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Episode 633 Lesson:
Objective: Equip entrepreneurs with insights into new social media platforms and AI tools to enhance business strategies and productivity.
Key Topics:
1. Understanding Blue Sky as a Decentralized Social Network
2. Customizable Content Moderation and User Control
3. The Role of AI in Modern Business Practices
Activities:
1. Exploring Decentralized Platforms:
- Research Blue Sky and Mastodon. Discuss how decentralization can impact business communication and marketing strategies. Consider how running a niche server could benefit your business community
2. Custom Content Filters:
Design a content filter for a social media platform relevant to your industry. Identify what content should be prioritized or filtered out to enhance productivity
3. AI Integration in Business:
Share experiences with AI tools like Zoom's AI Summary. Discuss how AI can streamline operations and improve client interactions. Explore potential AI tools that could be integrated into your business
4. Future-Proofing Your Business:
Write a brief plan on how to incorporate emerging technologies like AI and decentralized networks into your business model. Consider potential challenges and solutions
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Leverage AI to supercharge your business with these actionable tips:
1) Create Your Own AI Tech Support: Upload user manuals of all your devices to a custom GPT.
2) Revolutionize Customer Service: Feed your past customer service tickets into an AI system. It's like giving your support team a superpower - faster responses, consistent quality, and 24/7 availability.
3) Transform Content with Audio AI: Use Google's Notebook LM to turn your written content into engaging audio discussions.
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Mini-Lessons of The Week
Finance Friday
3 actionable tips inspired Friday's Business Brain episode:
1️⃣ Protect Your Business and Loved Ones:
Explore tailored life insurance options to ensure your family and business are covered. 🛡️
2️⃣ Optimize Your Sales:
Streamline your online store with a seamless checkout experience. 🛒
3️⃣ Embrace AI for Efficiency:
Leverage AI tools to capture meeting action items effortlessly. 📋 Free up your time for strategic thinking and let AI handle the details.
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FridAI
3 AI-powered tips from Friday's Business Brain episode:
1️⃣ Leverage AI for Meeting Summaries:
Use Zoom's AI Summary feature to automatically create action items and reminders from your calls.
Pro tip: Share the AI summary with your team for seamless follow-ups.
2️⃣ Embrace AI-Generated Content:
Boost your content creation with AI tools like DALL-E for custom images.
3️⃣ Stay Informed with AI-Powered Research:
Explore AI tools like Perplexity for quick, detailed answers to your business questions. 🔍
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Quick Links from This Week's Episodes:
SXSW Platinum Pass seems purpose-built for Dave
Navigating Sabbaticals and Career Breaks — SXSW Session with Happiness Lab and DJ DiDonna
Bluesky’s Jay Graber SXSW Keynote
Zoom AI
Perplexity
ChatGPT
Whether you're decoding your customer's mindset or trying to figure out which AI assistant actually helps you get more done, we’re here to make the ride smoother.
Thanks for letting us tag along on your business journey each week.
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Dave Hamilton & Shannon Jean
Business Brain
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