In this episode of Business Growth Hacks, hosts Andrew Brockenbush and John Fritzsching dive deep into a hot topic for entrepreneurs and small businesses: artificial intelligence (AI). They discuss when and how to introduce AI into your business and highlight the key questions to ask before implementing it. From automating repetitive tasks to boosting productivity, they provide actionable insights to help businesses get started with AI and use it effectively.

Key Points:

[0:00] - Introduction to AI and Business

The hosts introduce the episode and discuss the growing impact of AI in business, explaining why now is the time to consider it.

[1:05] - Identifying Tasks You Hate

Andrew and John talk about pinpointing the tasks in your business that are frustrating or time-consuming—these are prime candidates for automation.

[2:32] - Automating Emails and Using the Freedom Compass

The hosts mention AI-driven tools that can manage emails and introduce the Freedom Compass, a useful tool to help identify tasks that drain your energy.

[5:35] - AI and the Latest iOS Updates

AI is integrated into the latest Apple iOS, with new features like automated email summaries—making it easier to manage your inbox.

[6:17] - The Biggest Time Sucks in Your Business

From social media management to bookkeeping, the hosts explain how AI can streamline time-consuming tasks and give examples of tools like Wingman for automating social media.

[8:12] - Can It Be Automated?

The hosts discuss the million-dollar question: Can AI automate this task? They give examples of customer service, lead generation, and HR automation.

[10:10] - Knowing When to Implement AI

If repetitive tasks overwhelm you, it’s time to consider AI. Start small with email automation or a chat bot, then expand as you go.

Quotable Moments:

[0:42] "AI isn't just some future tech anymore. It's here and changing the way businesses operate." - Andrew Brockenbush

[5:59] "The problem with these tasks isn't that they're hard; it's just that they're time-consuming." - JohnFritzsching

[10:33] "Start small. You don't have to automate everything at once. Gradually expand as you see success." - Andrew Brockenbush

Links Mentioned:

• Wingman: https://trustyourwingman.com
• Beefy Marketing: https://beefymarketing.com

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