In this episode, Brian sits down with Coltrane Kubo, co-founder of Aidgentic, an AI automation agency helping solopreneurs and small businesses streamline workflows and maximize efficiency. Coltrane shares how AI can do more than generate content—it can automate operations, enhance creativity, and serve as a true business partner. If you’re looking to save time, automate repetitive tasks, and leverage AI to grow your business, this episode is a must-listen!

💡 What You'll Take Away For YOUR Business

🚀 Why most entrepreneurs are underutilizing AI—and how to tap into its real power
🤖 The difference between AI automation and AI agents (and why it matters for your business)
💰 How to implement AI-driven processes that actually increase revenue
📩 AI-powered customer service, outreach, and social media automation—how to build a system that works
🛠️ Why solopreneurs need AI more than anyone else (and how to use it to replace tedious tasks)
💡 Coltrane’s #1 framework for deciding which AI tools to use in your business

📝 About Coltrane Kubo

Coltrane Kubo is a co-founder of Aidgentic, an AI automation agency helping small businesses and solopreneurs to save time by automating repetitive tasks and leveraging AI tools. The idea for Aidgentic was born from Coltrane’s experience in growth marketing, where he used AI automation to optimize his latest role at a marketing agency and help free his team to focus on the high-impact strategic and creative work they did best.

Before founding Aidgentic, Coltrane’s entrepreneurial journey began with scaling a passion project website to over a million annual users. Originally from Hawaii, he attended college at UC San Diego and currently lives in New York City. Drawing from his diverse experiences in growth marketing, sales, and data-focused economics, he now partners with clients to create and deploy innovative AI solutions in their businesses.

🎯 Coltrane’s BEST Piece of Advice for Wantrepreneurs and Entrepreneurs

"Lean into your uniqueness. Don’t be afraid to be unconventional."

💡 Key Takeaways:
✔️ More businesses will sound the same as AI becomes widespread—your uniqueness will set you apart
✔️ AI should amplify your humanity, not replace it
✔️ The world needs your authenticity and creativity—don't hold back

📢 Memorable Quotes

💬 “AI isn’t just a tool—it’s a business partner that can amplify your strengths.” – Coltrane Kubo
💬 “Solopreneurs need AI the most, because they’re wearing all the hats.” – Coltrane Kubo
💬 “If you’re using AI the same way as everyone else, you’re missing the real opportunity.” – Coltrane Kubo

💡 Actionable Takeaways

✅ Identify repetitive tasks in your business—these are the first things to automate with AI
✅ Use AI to extend your personal brand—not just to generate content, but to enhance customer relationships
✅ Experiment with AI agents to handle workflow automation, outreach, and business operations
✅ Before implementing AI, map out your processes manually—understand where AI will truly save time
✅ Leverage AI as a thinking partner—use it for idea refinement, strategic planning, and creativity

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