The Business Brain Weekly Round Up
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Let’s fire up those neurons and dig into some big questions this week.
In Episode 672, we’re asking if that college degree is really a launchpad to success… or just an expensive piece of office décor.
Then in Episode 673, we dive into The Delphi Brain and ChatGPT Teams, exploring how tapping into group wisdom—human and AI—can help you make smarter decisions, faster.
It’s classic Business Brain: a mix of practical insight, a dash of curiosity, and just enough fun to keep you coming back for more.
Weekly Episodes
To Degree or Not Degree
Business Brain 672
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Episode 672 Rundown: Invest in Capabilities, Not Credentials
Is a college degree still relevant for entrepreneurs?
Sometimes—but not always for the reasons you think.
Degrees offer structure, a network, and sometimes credibility.
But in today’s business world, skills, proof of work, and adaptability often carry more weight.
Here’s how to apply that insight:
✅ Whether you’re considering a degree, hiring someone with one, or evaluating your own team—ask:
“Is this degree delivering real capabilities, or is it just a signal?”
Then take it further:
🔍 Look for evidence of skill.
⚡ Prioritize problem-solving ability over pedigree.
💡 And remember—you don’t need a diploma to keep learning.
Go Even Deeper:
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Ross Perot and Stupid Rules at Home Depot
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Between Business Brain Episodes
This week, we’re pulling back the curtain and letting you in on everything—not just the polished episode you hear in your feed.
Starting now, our newsletter will include our pre, mid and post show nuggets of wisdom. It’s the unfiltered side of Business Brain—where tangents, behind-the-scenes insights, and the occasional laugh you’re not “supposed” to hear all live.
Delphi Brain and ChatGPT Teams
Business Brain 673
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Take Action with Episode 673:
Using AI in decision making can be such a great time saver and resource; helping you spot patterns, summarize input, and surface blind spots you might have missed.
How to try it this week:
1️⃣ Pick a business decision you’ve been wrestling with.
2️⃣ Ask 3–5 trusted people for their input—individually, not in a group.
3️⃣ Feed those responses into ChatGPT (or your AI tool of choice) and prompt:
“Summarize key themes, risks, and opportunities in these responses.”
4️⃣ Use the analysis as your springboard for a final decision.
Go Even Deeper:
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Tech Tips of The Week:
Create a “TEMP” folder—and clean it out weekly.
Every week, move random screenshots, drafts, and messy downloads here.
Once a week, review and either:
✅ File it
🗑️ Trash it
📦 Archive it
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Finance Friday
80% of your revenue probably comes from 20% of your clients, products, or services.
Identify those top performers and put more resources behind them.
Likewise, find the bottom 20% that drain your time and margins—and consider cutting them loose.
Focus amplifies profit.
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FridAI
Prompt 1: Turn Complaints into Loyalty
"Act as a customer success coach. A customer has complained about [describe issue]. Suggest a response that apologizes sincerely, resolves the problem quickly, and turns them into a loyal advocate." Prompt 2: FAQ Builder
"Act as my customer support manager. Based on my business ([brief description]) and common questions from customers, create a friendly, easy-to-read FAQ section that reduces repetitive support requests." |
At the end of the day, we’re all about helping you think a little differently, work a little smarter, and maybe even laugh along the way.
So whether you’re charting your own education path or figuring out how to team up with the bots, this week’s episodes will give you plenty to chew on.
Hit play if you haven't already and join us in the conversation, and let’s keep growing those Business Brains together.
Stay Charmed.
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Dave Hamilton & Shannon Jean
Business Brain
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