The Business Brain Weekly Round Up
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This week on Business Brain we explored two sides of building smarter businesses.
In episode 686, Shannon pulled back the curtain on how consistent posting on X turned into a thriving paid community—complete with group coaching, workshops, and nearly 1,500 members.
Then in episode 687, we compared today’s top AI tools, from ChatGPT to Claude, Perplexity, and Grok, sharing real-world stories of how we’re using them to solve problems, write code, and even fix a parking brake.
Weekly Episodes
Creating A Community
Business Brain 686
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TLDW: Too Long Didn't Watch
Shannon’s journey from posting on X to building the $5 Reseller Mastermind shows the power of community.
Starting with free coaching and testimonials, he grew into 5,500 newsletter subs, 1,500 paying members, and bi-weekly group calls that replaced 118 1:1s. With $100 workshops and upgrades layered on top, the model now generates $7,500/month baseline—built on the simple mantra: “Buy with math, sell with emotion.”
👉 The takeaway: Consistency + community + systems = scalable impact.
Go Even Deeper:
Comparing AI + Reviews
Business Brain 687
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TLDW:
This week’s Casual FridAI compared LLMs in action:
ChatGPT for projects
Claude for coding
Perplexity for research
Shannon used photo uploads to fix a Polaris Ranger and re-cable a Comcast router; Dave debugged a Docker container mid-session with screenshots.
👉 The takeaway: Choose the right AI for the right task—and always double-check versions & steps.
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Claude (absolutely the best for coding!)
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ChatGPT (especially projects!)
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Tech Tip:
Focus Mode on Your Phone
Silence everything except calls from key people. iPhone Focus or Android Do Not Disturb lets you stay heads-down without worrying you’ll miss something urgent.
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At the heart of both episodes is the same message: whether you’re growing a community or experimenting with AI, the wins come from showing up, testing ideas, and leaning into the tools and people that help you move forward.
Thanks for listening, sharing, and building alongside us each week—here’s to living that charmed life and keeping your Business Brain sharp.
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Dave Hamilton & Shannon Jean
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