

Episode 514 Building AI-Enabled Agencies with Greg Shove
48 snips Aug 11, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Greg Shove, a serial entrepreneur and AI transformation expert, shares his insights on moving beyond basic AI initiatives to truly future-proof agencies. He discusses his journey as a non-technical founder and the importance of thoughtful leadership in AI integration. Greg provides practical frameworks like OAT for assessing agency readiness and advises on evaluating AI tools strategically. The conversation also dives into the need for transparency in dealing with workforce concerns and embracing AI for transforming client interactions and efficiency.
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Pivoting To AI
- Greg Shove pivoted his startup after a few hours experimenting with ChatGPT on Feb 1, 2023.
- He refocused the company to help organizations become AI-enabled and teach others to use AI.
Address Workforce Anxiety Honestly
- Be transparent with employees about AI and set honest expectations about changes to teams.
- Explain that some teams may shrink, some will grow, and some will do more work with AI support.
Augment Yourself Or Become Generic
- Choose augmentation over cognitive outsourcing and learn to manage AI outputs.
- Avoid lazy copy-paste use that makes work undifferentiated and commoditized.