The Business Brain Weekly Round Up
Hey Reader,
This week on The Business Brain, patience truly proved to be a superpower.
In Episode 658, Shannon and Dave made a bold case for time being more valuable than money—especially in the early grind.
Whether you’re bootstrapping or scaling, they reminded us that steady reps, transparent partnerships, and lean expenses build real business muscle.
Then on Episode 659, we flipped the script and invited AI into our CFO seat.
From spotting waste in your spending to capturing meeting insights with tools like Granola.ai and LifeGPT, automation and smart systems showed up as the Charmed‑Life enablers
Weekly Episodes
You Need Patience More Than You Need Money
Business Brain 658
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Put Episode 658 to Work:
Patience vs. Money
In early or uncertain stages, having time to iterate and learn often outweighs having extra cash. Strategic patience gives you breathing room to build smart.
Prioritize the Process
Profit is a lagging indicator. Put your energy into refining systems, testing ideas, and setting a foundation. Profit comes after process.
Think Long-Term
A rock-solid foundation may delay short-term gains but dramatically increases your odds of sustainable, long-term success.
Know Your Numbers
Assess how much financial runway you have. How long can you be patient? Understanding your cash flow determines how long you can invest in learning.
Keep Expenses Lean
Low personal and business expenses give you flexibility. The less you need, the more time you have to get things right.
Build a “Patience vs. Profit” Timeline
Map out a fictional business journey.
Highlight stages where patience is critical (e.g., product development, customer discovery) and stages where profit must take priority (e.g., scaling, fundraising).
How do these needs shift as the business matures?
Go Even Deeper:
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Patience and Long-Term Thinking Are Crucial
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FridAI: GranolaAI + LifeGPTs
Business Brain 659
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Take Action with Episode 659:
Smarter Financial Decisions
AI tools can create personalized budgets and analyze your business expenses to uncover hidden savings and opportunities for optimization.
AI Note-Taking That Works
Tools like Granola AI can automatically summarize meetings and track key decisions. Say goodbye to missed action items and scattered notes.
Boost Your Self-Awareness with Data
Use AI to review your own communication patterns, productivity metrics, or even fitness data to identify what’s working and what needs tweaking.
Content Creation on Autopilot
Repurpose existing materials—emails, recordings, blog posts—into new, digestible content. AI can transform chaos into clarity.
Don’t Forget About Privacy
AI thrives on data—but your privacy matters. Understand what you're sharing, anonymize sensitive info, and choose tools that prioritize data security.
Analyze Your Own Data with AI
Pick a high-data area of your life or business (e.g., calendar history, Slack conversations, financial records). Run this data through an AI tool and ask it for actionable insights.
- What patterns did it find?
- What changes could you make based on those insights?
Go Even Deeper:
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Outsource and Prioritize with ChatGPT
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Tech Tips of The Week:
Want to save 5+ hours a week? Start using tools like Zapier to automate routine tasks.
Auto-send invoices, sync contacts, post to social media & more—no coding needed. We swear by these tools to keep our businesses lean & efficient.
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Create a Weekly Financial Review Ritual
Set aside 20 minutes every Friday to review your business finances. During this time:
Check cash flow: What came in, what went out?
Review outstanding invoices: Follow up on anything past due.
Track key metrics: Profit margins, customer acquisition cost, or whatever drives your business.
Adjust spending: Cut or delay any non-essential expenses if cash is tight.
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Try These 3 AI Prompts to Boost Your Business This Week:
Marketing Copy Magic:
“Act as a copywriter for a small business. Write a 3-line Instagram post promoting a new product that increases productivity for remote teams.”
Customer Insight Generator:
“Based on this customer review [paste review], identify the top pain point and suggest a one-line value proposition that addresses it.”
Time-Saver Email Draft:
“Write a professional yet friendly follow-up email to a client who hasn’t responded in a week, reminding them of our proposal and asking if they have any questions.”
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So—what’s the Business Brain takeaway this week?
Slow it down to speed it up, and then let smart machines tidy the mess.
Layer patience on process, and then leverage AI to multiply your impact.
You’re not just building a business—you’re sculpting your lifestyle.
Until next time: stay curious, stay disciplined, and stay charmed!
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Dave Hamilton & Shannon Jean
Business Brain
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