The Business Brain Weekly Round Up
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Welcome back to another Business Brain Roundup, where we distill the smartest insights from the week to keep your entrepreneurial brain sharp.
This week, Shannon and Dave dig deep into two powerful topics: the value of time over money, and the unexpected Gmail and Calendar invasion by AI assistant FridAI.
Whether you're chasing productivity, building smarter systems, or just trying to buy back your time, this week’s episodes are packed with actionable wisdom.
Weekly Episodes
I Need Time More Than I Need Money
Business Brain 656
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Put Episode 656 to Work:
🧠 Business Brain Lesson: Time > Money
Want to grow your business and your sanity?
Start valuing time more than dollars. Here’s how to shift your mindset:
Prioritize Time Over Money: Every hour is a resource. Don’t trade it away for pennies.
Work Fast, Work Smart: Clients value solutions, not time spent. Be the fixer, not the clock-watcher.
Earn Trust Through Efficiency: Solving problems quickly builds loyalty (and referrals).
Think Forward: Knock out tasks so you can move on to what’s next—not just what’s now.
Speed ≠ Sloppy: Tighten processes without sacrificing quality.
Experiment Often: Try new tools, systems, or habits. Break your own mold.
💬 Reflection Prompt:
What’s one recent task you could’ve done faster without losing quality?
Go Even Deeper:
FridAI: Gmail and Email Takeover
Business Brain 657
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Take Action with Episode 657:
Running lean doesn’t mean running alone. Today’s smart entrepreneurs blend strategic networking with AI tools to multiply their productivity and impact.
🔑 Lesson of the Week: Leverage relationships + AI to scale efficiently.
✅ Build real connections before you need them—your network shapes your net worth.
✅ Use the “Third Door” mindset: find creative paths to key decision-makers.
✅ Bring AI into your workflow—tools like Claude can now manage your email, calendar, and even act as your executive assistant.
Go Even Deeper:
The Hidden Cost of “Just in Case” Spending
Every entrepreneur has fallen into the trap: buying tools, services, or subscriptions “just in case” they’re needed.
But those small decisions can quietly bleed your business dry.
Ask yourself:
Does this purchase move the needle today?
Would you make the same decision if cash were tighter?
Can you test the need before committing long-term?
Smart finance isn’t just about saving—it’s about aligning spending with strategic action.
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3 Practical Prompts for Your AI Personal Assistant
Weekly Planning & Prioritization
"Act as my executive assistant. Review my calendar and emails for the week, summarize key tasks and meetings, then suggest a daily priority plan focused on revenue-generating activities and critical decisions."
Inbox & Scheduling Management
"Monitor my email inbox and identify messages that need urgent attention, can be delegated, or require scheduling. Draft appropriate responses and update my calendar with any related meetings or follow-ups."
Personal Operating System Setup
"Help me create a personal operating system. Ask me questions to define my work preferences, priorities, decision-making style, and goals. Use this info to build a manual for how I work best and how you can support me moving forward."
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From rethinking how we value our hours to exploring how AI is reshaping our workflows, this week reminded us that being intentional with our tools—and our time—is key to business success.
Tune in, take notes, and let your Business Brain evolve.
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Dave Hamilton & Shannon Jean
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