AI for Solopreneurs: The AI Hat Podcast
Mike Allton
Are you an established solopreneur, creator, or micro-business owner who's hit a ceiling? You're successful, but you're trapped—drowning in administrative tasks, struggling to keep up with marketing, and realizing that your income is directly tied to the hours you work. You know AI is the answer, but you're overwhelmed by the hype and don't know where to start."The AI Hat Podcast" is your practical guide to escaping the grind.This isn't another show about abstract AI theory. This is a workshop for building your AI-powered operational engine, piece by piece. Join your host, Mike Allton—a fellow solopreneur and AI architect—as he provides step-by-step "AI Workflow Teardowns" designed to solve your biggest bottlenecks.You’ll learn how to:
Reclaim 15+ hours a week by identifying and automating the repetitive tasks that consume your day.
Build custom "AI Agents" that act as your social media manager, content assistant, and operations coordinator.
Achieve true scalability by designing systems that grow your business without requiring you to hire more staff.
Apply the H.U.M.A.N. Framework to ensure AI augments your unique creativity and expertise, rather than replacing it.
This show is for the ambitious Growth Architect who is ready to move from operator to owner.Start your journey to scalability now by downloading our free Scalability Audit at TheAIHat.com/download/scalability/.And join the conversation with Mike on Instagram @mike.allton at https://www.instagram.com/mike.allton/, where he shares daily tips and behind-the-scenes looks at building an AI-powered business.
Reclaim 15+ hours a week by identifying and automating the repetitive tasks that consume your day.
Build custom "AI Agents" that act as your social media manager, content assistant, and operations coordinator.
Achieve true scalability by designing systems that grow your business without requiring you to hire more staff.
Apply the H.U.M.A.N. Framework to ensure AI augments your unique creativity and expertise, rather than replacing it.
This show is for the ambitious Growth Architect who is ready to move from operator to owner.Start your journey to scalability now by downloading our free Scalability Audit at TheAIHat.com/download/scalability/.And join the conversation with Mike on Instagram @mike.allton at https://www.instagram.com/mike.allton/, where he shares daily tips and behind-the-scenes looks at building an AI-powered business.
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Sep 2, 2025 • 40min
The Hidden Biases in Your AI (And How to Fix Them) with Dr. Nici Sweaney
Dr. Nici Sweaney is a globally recognized leader in ethical AI and founder of AI Her Way, helping organizations implement fair AI solutions. She dives deep into how hidden biases in AI can silently impact customer relationships and bottom lines. Dr. Sweaney emphasizes the importance of auditing AI systems and shares strategies to confront gender bias. She advocates for a collective responsibility in AI equity, highlighting the potential for businesses to harness ethical AI for success, turning challenges into transformative opportunities.
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Aug 26, 2025 • 23min
Tired of Flying Solo? How to Build Your AI Co-Founder with Mike Allton
Feeling overwhelmed as a solopreneur? Discover how one man's automation mishap led to a framework for building an effective AI Co-Founder. Learn about the three essential partners every solopreneur needs: the Strategic Sounding Board, Brainstorming Buddy, and Diligent Assistant. Dive into the lessons learned from a failed AI experiment and gain insight into a simple 4-step process to create your first AI assistant that frees up 20+ hours each month. It's time to transform your solo journey!
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Aug 19, 2025 • 35min
The Creative-Efficiency Sweet Spot: AI Prompts for Business Breakthrough with Jason Keath
In this engaging discussion, Jason Keath, Founder of Social Fresh, reveals how to unlock creativity through effective AI prompting. He argues that many leaders settle for bland results by asking safe questions instead of embracing bold ideas. Jason shares his innovative methodology for crafting prompts that spark creativity, emphasizing the collaboration of human insight and AI efficiency. Listeners learn to leverage AI for insightful feedback and marketing strategies, helping them discover growth opportunities and drive real business innovation.
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Aug 12, 2025 • 16min
Stop Being a Commodity: The Solopreneur’s Guide to Becoming Irreplaceable with AI with Mike Allton
Explore the common challenge solopreneurs face: falling into the Commodity Trap. Discover how AI can elevate your business beyond just faster output, transforming you into an irreplaceable strategic partner. Through Jenna's journey, learn to shift from juggling low-paying clients to serving high-value ones. Uncover the three major mistakes solopreneurs make with AI, and find out how to conduct a Scalability Audit to reclaim your time and boost profitability. Ready to evolve from a doer to a strategic architect?
Aug 10, 2025 • 1min
Trailer: AI for Solopreneurs - Stop Being the Bottleneck in Your Business
Feeling overwhelmed in your own business? Discover how AI can lighten your workload and free up 15+ hours weekly. This conversation dives into practical AI solutions that eliminate tedious tasks, empowering you to focus on growth. Hear real-life success stories and expert tips that will inspire you to automate and reclaim your time. Stop being the bottleneck in your own success and unleash the potential of AI in your entrepreneurial journey!
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Aug 5, 2025 • 41min
Cut Your Support Time in Half: Real Results with Salesforce's Agentforce with Aaron Godby
In this discussion, Aaron Godby, Founder and CEO of Green Irony, shares his expertise on revolutionizing customer support with AI, emphasizing Salesforce's Agentforce platform. He highlights success stories from organizations like UNC Charlotte, demonstrating how AI cuts support response times in half. Aaron discusses the challenges of high turnover rates and rising costs in support teams, and the transformative potential of AI in handling mundane tasks and enhancing efficiency, allowing human agents to focus on more complex issues.
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Jul 29, 2025 • 35min
How AI Search Is Rewriting the SEO Playbook (And What You Must Do Now) with Ben Jacobson
Ben Jacobson, Chief Content Officer at InboundJunction, dives into how AI is revolutionizing SEO. He discusses the need for brands to adapt their digital strategies as traditional SEO rankings struggle to keep pace with AI-driven searches. Key insights include optimizing content specifically for AI algorithms, evolving measurement methods for visibility, and embracing innovative formats that resonate with users. Ben emphasizes that the future of SEO isn't about discarding old methods, but rather enhancing them for an AI-first world.
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Jul 22, 2025 • 45min
Why AI Will Make Your Agency Indispensable: The NYT Magazine Article Every Owner Must Read with Robert Capps
Robert Capps, a seasoned writer for The New York Times Magazine and former Editorial Director of WIRED, dives into the transformative potential of AI in business and creativity. He discusses his captivating experiment of writing an entire article with AI, highlighting how human insight remains crucial. Capps argues that rather than diminishing value, AI enhances the necessity for expert human judgment. The conversation also addresses AI's role in journalism, creative industries, and efficient communication, shaping the future of work.
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Jul 15, 2025 • 21min
Stop Being the Bottleneck: How to Build an AI Second Brain for Your Agency with Mike Allton
Agency owners often find themselves trapped in their own success, becoming the bottleneck in operations. Mike Allton reveals how common bottlenecks in sales, creativity, and client management hinder growth. He introduces the concept of an AI Second Brain, which helps delegate high-level tasks, allowing owners to focus on innovation and leadership. The discussion also emphasizes the importance of enhancing workflows with AI, showcasing practical strategies and success stories for agency transformation.
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Jul 8, 2025 • 44min
Unlocking AI's Potential: Success Stories from Growing Businesses with Sara Davison
Join Sara Davison, the mastermind behind the Maivenly AI Business Growth Accelerator, as she shares groundbreaking insights on transforming businesses with AI. Discover how simple implementations can save companies over $40,000 annually and double qualified leads in just a month. Sara emphasizes starting small and integrating AI tools like Respell and Cassidy.ai for operational efficiency. She also discusses the essential collaboration between human insight and AI, ensuring that technology enhances communication and customer experiences.
