AI is here, but most people aren’t using it right. If you’re frustrated with clunky AI tools, slow workflows, and security risks, you need to hear this.

In this episode, host Steph Pliha sits down with Rajat Paharia—ex-Google Exec and now founder of Ask Steve, a no-BS AI tool built for real productivity. No fluff, just a smarter way to automate tasks, write better, and scale your business without extra effort.

• How AI can instantly improve your workflow
• What Google gets right—and wrong—about AI
• The biggest AI adoption mistakes startups make
• Why branding is the #1 thing AI companies get wrong
• How to use AI without security risks or clunky add-ons

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What You’ll Learn: About Rajat Paharia:

Rajat Paharia is a product leader with over 20 years of experience in AI, product development, and technology innovation. He is the Founder and Head Intern at Ask Steve, a Chrome extension that brings AI directly into your browser.

Previously, Rajat was a Director of Product Management at Google, where he worked on Google Maps, augmented reality, HR technology, and Nest smart home devices. Before that, he founded Bunchball, a venture-backed SaaS startup, and led design, engineering, and business units at the renowned IDEO.

AI Tools recommended by Rajat:

💡 Run AI Models on Your Own Machine:

• ⁠LM Studio⁠
• ⁠Jan⁠
• ⁠GPT4All⁠

⚡ Next-Gen AI Tools ("Bigger Lego Bricks")

• ⁠Bolt.new⁠
• ⁠V0⁠
• ⁠Lovable⁠

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🚀 This episode is packed with real, no-fluff insights. Don’t miss it!

🚫🍸 Continuing our Dry January series, we shift our conversation to automations—vital tools that streamline your business processes for 2025. Join me, Steph Pliha, and my special guest Spencer Jones, as we dig into powerful automation strategies that can transform your operations. This time, we're exploring how automations can significantly enhance productivity and innovation in your business.

In This Episode:

• We unpack the role of automations in reducing manual workload and boosting efficiency.
• Discover how to automate routine tasks to free up time for more strategic activities.
• Learn about integrating advanced automation tools into your business to enhance decision-making and customer engagement.
• Insights on leveraging automations for better resource management and operational workflows.
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Automation Tools We Discuss:

• Make.com for connecting apps and automating workflows.
• Dripify for streamlined lead generation.
• Buffer to manage social media posts.
• ManyChat for automating customer communication.
• Designrr for creating eBooks and lead magnets from content.
• AdCreative.ai to generate high-converting ad creatives.
• Zeely.app for building marketing campaigns.
• Apollo.io for enhancing sales engagement.
• Lovable for CRM and marketing automation.
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Explore More and Connect:

• Watch the full interview on YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@tribeagency_makeyourbrandaverb/podcasts]
• Listen on Apple Podcasts: [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leadr-a-tribe-agency-podcast/id1689158389]
• Connect with Steph Pliha on LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephpliha/]
• Visit XO MedTech: [https://xomedtech.com/]
• Follow XO MedTech on LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/92946603/admin/dashboard/]
• Join the Make Your Brand a Verb Masterclass Waitlist: [https://tribeagency.myflodesk.com/brandmasterclass]
• Contact Tribe Agency: [https://tribeagency.org/contact]
• Subscribe for more insights: [https://tribeagency.org/leadr-podcast]

📲 Share this episode with fellow entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts who are keen to leverage automation for scaling their ventures. Stay tuned for more powerful insights!

January 2025 Series - AI & Automations

🚫🍸 It’s Dry January—but let’s be honest, your business could still use a drink... of AI & Automations. Welcome to AA for Business: AI & Automations, where we help you detox from manual work and automate your way to success in 2025.

In this episode, Spencer Jones and Steph Pliha dive into how AI and automation are transforming fundraising, financial analysis, business operations, and lead generation. They also break down why paid AI tools are worth it, how to craft better AI prompts, and what happens when you treat AI like an employee rather than just another tool.

Oh, and let’s not forget… micropreneurship is on the rise, and AI is your best business partner.

✅ Fundraising, financial analysis, and lead gen? AI’s got your back.
✅ Paid AI tools = better results, fewer headaches.
✅ Mundane tasks? Automate them and reclaim your time.
✅ Marketing still matters—even when AI is doing the heavy lifting.
✅ Ask AI better questions to get better answers.
✅ Micropreneurship is easier than ever—AI can help you scale solo.
✅ Early adoption = unfair advantage. Get in now.

🎧 Listen or Watch Now:
🔗 Leadr. Podcast Website: [https://tribeagency.org/leadr-podcast]

🚀 Want AI-Powered Marketing & Automation?
💡 Work with Tribe Agency → [tribeagency.org/contact]

🌟 Tune in Next Week: Episode 16 - Part 2!

We’ll take it up a notch and explore next-level AI trends & automation hacks for scaling businesses.

🔥 Key Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

👉 AI Tools to Supercharge Your Business:
▫ ChatGPT (Pro Version) - [https://chatgpt.com/]
▫ Claude AI - [https://claude.ai/new]
▫ Lovable AI or Web/Landing Page - [https://lovable.dev/#via=ffc119]
▫ Jasper AI for Copywriting - [https://www.jasper.ai/]
▫ Grammarly AI for Editing & Proofreading - [https://www.grammarly.com/]

👉 Automation & Lead Generation Tools:
▫ Make.com for Workflow Automation - [https://www.make.com/en/register?pc=tribe]
▫ Dripify for AI-Powered Lead Generation - [https://dripify.io/#a_aid=tribeagency]
▫ Apollo.io - [https://apollo.partnerlinks.io/24pucy6pqel7]

▫ Flodesk for email nurture sequences - [https://flodesk.com/c/8M70PX]

▫ SMS Automation through ManyChat - [https://manychat.partnerlinks.io/vtqvbjnms27g]

👉 Other Must-Try AI Editing Tools:
▫ MidJourney AI for Design & Branding - [https://www.midjourney.com/]
▫ Descript for AI-Powered Podcast Editing - [https://get.descript.com/ug9497394gey]
▫ Opus Clips for Video Content Creation - [https://www.opus.pro/?via=tribe]

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