AI Isn’t a Shortcut to Real Relationships with Dusty Gulleson

AI is not a shortcut. It will not fix broken systems or replace real human trust. Alyssa Nolte and Dusty Gulleson dig into why so many leaders get this wrong, and what it really takes to build a customer relationship that lasts.

This episode is for you if you’re trying to use AI to speed things up, clean things up, or automate the “hard parts” of customer work... and it’s not working. Dusty challenges the idea that AI can replace people, and Alyssa pushes on what leaders miss when they rush into new tools without fixing the core problems first.

Why listen? You’ll walk away rethinking what tech can and cannot do for your team, your sales cycles, and your customer experience.

Key takeaways:

1. AI works best when it supports people, not when it replaces them.
2. Most companies collect too much data and act on almost none of it.
3. Real growth comes from clear processes and strong relationships, not new tools.

People and resources mentioned:

• Tracy Barrett, Navigate the Journey
• The Paradox of Choice (book)