Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast

You’ll learn how to supercharge your entrepreneurial workflow with AI as Shannon and Dave dive into the latest ChatGPT tricks, from snapping store photos to capturing screenshots and shaping your business philosophy with better prompts. You’ll discover how adding context helps AI think more like a partner and less like a tool—helping you make sharper, faster decisions. This is all about working smarter so you can live your Charmed Life. They also explore the world of wearable AI, including the Limitless Pendant and its seamless sync with Apple Reminders. With real talk about privacy, productivity, and where tech is headed next, this episode gives you a front-row seat to the future of entrepreneurship—powered by AI and grounded in business savvy. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #699 for Casual FridAI, November 7th, 2025 00:01:30 November 7th: Love Your Lawyer Day 00:02:26 ChatGPT: Using the Camera in the store 00:06:08 Taking screenshots from within ChatGPT 00:06:54 Using ChatGPT To Hone your Business Philosophy The more context you give it, the better they are at predicting and helping you solve problems Sponsors 00:10:42 SPONSOR: Surfshark. Go to https://surfshark.com/businessbrain or use code businessbrain at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! 00:12:22 SPONSOR: PAKA. Softer than Cashmere and warmer than wool. Visit Go.PAKAapparel.com/BRAIN to grab your PAKA hoodie and free pair of alpaca crew socks. 00:14:07 Todd-Privacy concerns with wearable AI Pendants? 00:17:24 Limitless syncs with Apple Reminders 00:19:32 NEO Home Robot 00:22:20 Business Brain 699 Outtro Review Business Brain Subscribe to the show feedback@businessbrain.show Call/Text: (567) 274-6977 X/Twitter: @ShannonJean & @DaveHamilton, & @BizBrainShow LinkedIn: Shannon Jean, Dave Hamilton, & Business Brain Facebook: Dave Hamilton, Shannon Jean, & Business Brain The post FridAI – ChatGPT Tricks + Limitless Pendent – Business Brain 699 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

As you navigate the waves of life and business, this episode reminds you that age isn’t a limitation—it’s momentum. Shannon and Dave dive into how your brain evolves from chasing facts to harnessing wisdom, helping you spot patterns and ride bigger waves of opportunity. You’ll learn to see mistakes as tuition and fear as a tool, not an obstacle. Whether you’re 25 or 65, you can turn experience into advantage and live your Charmed Life. They break down how to flip fear-based thinking into forward motion, using uncertainty as fuel for smarter, faster decisions. If you’ve ever worried about slowing down or missing your next big break, this episode shows how every wave—no matter when it comes—can carry you further than you imagined. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #698 for Wednesday, November 5th, 2025 00:01:33 November 5th: Bonfire Night 00:02:06 Age is just another wave to ride Charlie Munger: Find a wave and ride it! Brains change as we age: from memorization to big-picture wisdom Mistakes are tuition Demi Moore’s The Substance 00:13:19 SPONSOR: Surfshark. Go to https://surfshark.com/businessbrain or use code businessbrain at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! 00:14:58 SPONSOR: PAKA. Softer than Cashmere and warmer than wool. Visit Go.PAKAapparel.com/BRAIN to grab your PAKA hoodie and free pair of alpaca crew socks. 00:16:43 Revisiting Fear-Based Decisions Having an irrational fear of not making any money is a superpower What’s the most important thing to do right now to increase my revenue? Trading Places is a Christmas Movie 00:23:47 Business Brain 698 Outtro Review Business Brain Subscribe to the show feedback@businessbrain.show Call/Text: (567) 274-6977 X/Twitter: @ShannonJean & @DaveHamilton, & @BizBrainShow LinkedIn: Shannon Jean, Dave Hamilton, & Business Brain Facebook: Dave Hamilton, Shannon Jean, & Business Brain The post Age is Just Another Wave to Ride – Business Brain 698 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

You’re already using AI every day—but are you actually using it smartly? In this week’s Business Brain, Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton explore the next level of practical AI for entrepreneurs, from using your browser to scrape data instantly to letting AI listen, watch, and analyze what’s happening in your business. You’ll learn how to troubleshoot, research, and brainstorm faster just by speaking to your computer, snapping a video, or using your browser as your AI command center. You’ll also hear about the tools that make it all click—Comet, Atlas, and Limitless—and how connecting them with ChatGPT can help you organize, motivate, and stay consistent with your goals. It’s a mix of humor, experimentation, and smart shortcuts that show you how to work less, create more, and live your version of a Charmed Life. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #697 for Casual FridAI, October 31, 2025 October 31st: National Knock Knock Joke Day 00:00:01 AI Tip: Use your computer’s microphone to just dictate to AI. Not speech mode, just instead of typing. 00:02:10 More on using ChatGPT with multiple modes: audio, video, pictures Take video of your washing machine to troubleshoot. Is “prompt engineering” just text? 00:07:34 AI Tip: Using AI in your browser Comet Browser Atlas Browser Instant Data Scraper for Chrome 00:11:25 SPONSOR: MasterClass. Right now, our listeners get an additional 15% off any annual membership at MasterClass.com/BUSINESSBRAIN 00:13:11 AI Tip: Use ChatGPT to find contacts at companies Seamless.ai 00:15:19 Limitless Pendant Review Update Linking Limitless with ChatGPT Using Limitless to create your to-did list (for motivation!) 00:21:13 Business Brain 697 Outtro Review Business Brain Subscribe to the show feedback@businessbrain.show Call/Text: (567) 274-6977 X/Twitter: @ShannonJean & @DaveHamilton, & @BizBrainShow LinkedIn: Shannon Jean, Dave Hamilton, & Business Brain Facebook: Dave Hamilton, Shannon Jean, & Business Brain The post FridAI – BrowserAI – Business Brain 697 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

You already know that building a business is a marathon, not a sprint—but how do you keep running when the finish line keeps moving? In this week’s Business Brain, Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton dive into the concept of Motivational Endurance, sharing ways to recharge your entrepreneurial drive and find joy in the daily grind. From creating a “To Did” list that celebrates small wins to finding multiple sources of motivation, you’ll learn how to build habits that fuel long-term success and keep your energy high even when your excitement dips. You’ll also discover why mentoring others (even accidentally) might be the secret to staying inspired and how defining your Noble Cause keeps you aligned through setbacks. When you stack truth with creativity and discipline with purpose, business stops feeling like a struggle—and starts looking like your version of a Charmed Life. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #696 for Wednesday, October 29, 2025 00:01:01 October 29th: National Cat Day 00:02:42 Robert-A Side Hustle: Until the Junk Runs Dry! Start your side hustle today Boredom is the enemy Ask your employees: What are your interests? What do you want to do beyond this? feedback@businessbrain.show 00:08:40 RGoodwin55-BB Review – Great Show 00:09:16 SPONSOR: MasterClass. Right now, our listeners get an additional 15% off any annual membership at MasterClass.com/BUSINESSBRAIN 00:11:42 Motivational Endurance from Dr. Julie Gurner 00:16:16 Find multiple things that motivates you Mentoring younger people, even accidentally Always tell the truth, but make it fantastic The “To Did” list concept, celebrating your wins What’s your Noble Cause? Review Business Brain 00:20:09 Business Brain 696 Outtro Review Business Brain Subscribe to the show feedback@businessbrain.show Call/Text: (567) 274-6977 X/Twitter: @ShannonJean & @DaveHamilton, & @BizBrainShow LinkedIn: Shannon Jean, Dave Hamilton, & Business Brain Facebook: Dave Hamilton, Shannon Jean, & Business Brain The post Motivational Endurance – Business Brain 696 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

In this episode of Business Brain, Dave and Shannon kick off a lighthearted Casual FridAI conversation that revolves around practical AI tips and how they’re integrating AI tools into everyday problem solving. Dave shares a recent experience using the ChatGPT mobile app to diagnose a foot issue by uploading and annotating photos directly in the app, highlighting how powerful visual AI has become for troubleshooting real-world tasks. Shannon adds examples of how he uses AI to identify dashboard warning lights, analyze auction pallet photos, and even figure out how to put a rental SUV into drive. This leads into a discussion on how AI is evolving rapidly and is now becoming a daily assistant rather than a novelty. The conversation shifts into AI prompting strategies, including Dave’s method of pasting his final edited drafts back into ChatGPT so it continues learning his writing voice. Shannon introduces a new concept he calls the “Devil’s Advocate Prompt” to counteract AI’s built-in positivity bias. Since most AI tools tend to support user ideas without challenging them, this prompt forces AI to critique weaknesses, risks, and flawed assumptions so entrepreneurs can battle-test ideas before launching. They end by talking about building an evolving prompt library for Business Brain listeners and encourage listeners to share their own AI prompt wins. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #695 for Casual FridAI, October 24, 2025 October 24th: World Tripe Day 00:01:46 Annotate images in the ChatGPT app 00:05:11 Upload a photo to help you fix something that’s broken SIXT Car Rental Agency 00:08:15 SPONSOR: Surfshark. Go to https://surfshark.com/businessbrain or use code businessbrain at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! 00:09:47 SPONSOR: PAKA. Softer than Cashmere and warmer than wool. Visit Go.PAKAapparel.com/BRAIN to grab your PAKA hoodie and free pair of alpaca crew socks. 00:11:42 FridAI Prompt: “Here’s the final version I edited so you have it for the next time we work on something together” 00:13:34 FridayAI Devil’s Advocate Prompts: The general Devil’s Advocate Prompt: “Act as a ruthless devil’s advocate. Your job is to find weaknesses, risks, and flawed assumptions in the following idea. No praise, no compliments—only critique and what could go wrong. Provide clear examples and evidence where possible. Here’s the idea: [INSERT IDEA].” Execution Reality Check Prompt: “Assume this plan sounds good in theory but fails in practice. Explain why execution would break down—team issues, complexity, hidden costs, dependencies, time delays. Plan: [INSERT].” 00:17:24 Business Brain 695 Outtro Review Business Brain Subscribe to the show feedback@businessbrain.show Call/Text: (567) 274-6977 X/Twitter: @ShannonJean & @DaveHamilton, & @BizBrainShow LinkedIn: Shannon Jean, Dave Hamilton, & Business Brain Facebook: Dave Hamilton, Shannon Jean, & Business Brain The post FridAI – Devil’s Advocate Prompts – Business Brain 695 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

In this episode of Business Brain, Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton explore the difference between 2x and 10x growth mindsets. Shannon shares a quote from a recent event — “focus on 10x, not 2x” — and breaks down how the 2x approach is about working harder and incrementally improving, while 10x thinking requires transformative change, ruthless prioritization, and bold decision-making. They discuss how 10x growth forces entrepreneurs to abandon outdated systems and focus only on what delivers real results, even if that means disrupting what’s already working. Shannon relates this to his recent Instagram growth experiment and how it’s forcing him out of his comfort zone. The conversation then shifts to the concept of “body doubling,” a technique Dave discovered during a recent trip where he and his wife worked productively side by side in a hotel room. This unintentional co-working setup led to high focus and output, prompting Dave to dig deeper into the psychological science behind it. They explore how having someone else nearby — even if not directly interacting — creates a low-level accountability and modeled behavior that can improve productivity. They wrap up with a reminder to stay self-aware, keep pursuing growth, and stay focused on high-leverage actions — like selling unused assets or building scalable systems — that generate real revenue. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #694 for Wednesday, October 22, 2025 October 22nd: International CAPS LOCK Day Wind chimes for podcasting calmness 00:02:07 Focus on 10x-ing, not 2x-ing Is Grant Cardone just blowing hot air, or does he have something valuable to say? 2x means: Work harder Add helpers Same offer Fear of losing what you have Your identity remains the same 10x means: Same or fewer hours Build scalable systems, by breaking things and streamlining what you do New offer Willingness to destroy what isn’t essential Your identity evolves Don’t be afraid to ask: how are you doing 10x what I’m doing? 00:10:27 On Shannon’s Quartet: Think Bigger 10x instead of 2x 00:11:14 SPONSOR: Surfshark. Go to https://surfshark.com/businessbrain or use code businessbrain at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! 00:12:46 SPONSOR: PAKA. Softer than Cashmere and warmer than wool. Visit Go.PAKAapparel.com/BRAIN to grab your PAKA hoodie and free pair of alpaca crew socks. 00:14:40 Body Doubling for ADHD productivity – Vincent from Strawberry.me Time constraints make a big difference, too “What should I be working on that’s going to generate the most revenue today?” Bringatrailer.com – car auction site 00:24:42 Business Brain 694 Outtro Review Business Brain Subscribe to the show feedback@businessbrain.show Call/Text: (567) 274-6977 X/Twitter: @ShannonJean & @DaveHamilton, & @BizBrainShow LinkedIn: Shannon Jean, Dave Hamilton, & Business Brain Facebook: Dave Hamilton, Shannon Jean, & Business Brain The post 10x instead of 2x – Business Brain 694 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

Dave and Shannon open Casual Friday with a Shopify nod, then spotlight listener David’s “vibe-coded” Replit app for high-school sports. His web iPad tool tracks scoring, fouls, streaks, and biggest leads, exports structured summaries to an AI project, and let him publish recaps before leaving the gym. The hosts urge productizing it as a simple SaaS for local media and parents, noting how low-code iteration unlocks niche, high-value workflows. Listener Ian contributes a prompt to reduce ambiguity in text communications—analyze likely interpretations, confirm intent, then offer two clearer rewrites—which sparks a broader discussion about using AI to keep customer-service tone friendly over SMS. Shannon then explains how he used ChatGPT for tax prep: export a Gmail “receipts” label via Google Takeout, auto-extract 2024 transactions, categorize them, cross-check with credit-card summaries (dedupe, find misses), and organize 1099s/K-1s for his accountant—plus a “what am I wasting money on?” audit to cut subscriptions. They close by inviting listeners to send their own AI workflows to feedback@businessbrain.show. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #693 for Casual FridAI, October 17, 2025 October 17th: National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day 00:01:16 David-Replit vibe-coded me an app I wanted! 00:08:00 Ian-FridAI-Here’s a prompt to help reduce communication ambiguity PROMPT: Analyze my text for possible interpretations. Rank them by likelihood based on how most readers would understand the wording. Ask me to confirm which meaning I intend. Then, provide two alternative rewrites that eliminate ambiguity while preserving my tone: [paste text here] 00:10:00 Beware of customer service handling via text. You have to go over the top to be friendly.  00:13:40 SPONSOR: Shopify – For anyone to sell anywhere, sign up for a one-dollar-per month trial period at Shopify.com/BusinessBrain and upgrade your selling today! 00:15:17 Shannon: ChatGPT Did My Taxes Google Takeout Is this a prison decision or a penalty decision Upload your credit card statement to ChatGPT and ask it, “what am I wasting my money on? Be harsh. Tough love.” 00:23:55 Business Brain 693 Outtro Review Business Brain Subscribe to the show feedback@businessbrain.show Call/Text: (567) 274-6977 X/Twitter: @ShannonJean & @DaveHamilton, & @BizBrainShow LinkedIn: Shannon Jean, Dave Hamilton, & Business Brain Facebook: Dave Hamilton, Shannon Jean, & Business Brain The post FridAI – ChatGPT Did My Taxes?! Business Brain 693 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

Dave and Shannon kick off episode 692 with a Shopify sponsor read and dive into listener-submitted interview questions. Jeff’s favorite prompt—“How many gas stations are in the U.S.?”—is used to evaluate problem-solving under pressure, not factual recall. Shannon riffs on the persuasive power of specific numbers and “making the truth fantastic,” while Dave notes real estimates vary widely. Todd’s “What would you put on a bumper sticker?” uncovers candidates’ core beliefs; the hosts swap their own slogans and talk about how pithy lines often emerge over the years, not on demand. Listener Andrew asks whether his fabrication LLC should bill his rental-property LLC. The hosts recommend billing (or at least tracking) to expose true margins, enable clean property-level P&Ls, support valuations, and strengthen leverage with banks or vendors—while reminding Andrew to confirm structure and tax treatment with a CPA and attorney. They wrap by inviting more questions at feedback@businessbrain.show and signing off with their “charmed life” mantra. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #692 for Wednesday, October 15, 2025 October 15th: National Take Your Parents to Lunch Day 00:01:34 Jeff-More favorite interview questions Make the truth fantastic! 00:07:52 Todd-Interview question…the Bumpersticker! 00:11:52 SPONSOR: Shopify – For anyone to sell anywhere, sign up for a one-dollar-per month trial period at Shopify.com/BusinessBrain and upgrade your selling today! 00:13:30 Andrew-Should I bill myself for work I do? 00:22:21 Business Brain 692 Outtro Review Business Brain Subscribe to the show feedback@businessbrain.show Call/Text: (567) 274-6977 X/Twitter: @ShannonJean & @DaveHamilton, & @BizBrainShow LinkedIn: Shannon Jean, Dave Hamilton, & Business Brain Facebook: Dave Hamilton, Shannon Jean, & Business Brain The post Dave and Shannon AMA – Business Brain 692 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

Dave and Shannon kick off episode 691 on National Handbag Day, segueing from Shannon’s experiment that grew into selling 7,000 handbags and nearly $4M in revenue. He explains how handbags taught him the power of emotional selling and confidence-driven purchases. The conversation pivots to ChatGPT “tasks” (automations) that perform timely research and send results—born from Dave’s football-pick workflow—and expands to examples like weekly industry briefings, sponsor invoicing reminders, and Apple Shortcuts/Zapier/IFTTT integrations to reduce friction and beat procrastination by starting work for you. They broaden the lens to AI’s impact on creative industries: gatekeepers vs. discovery, parallels to self-publishing in books and indie music, and the rise of AI actors. Their stance: embrace the new tools, accept pros and cons, and focus on execution and curation. A Masterclass sponsor read reinforces continuous learning. They close by inviting listener feedback and reviews (with a MacBook giveaway) and sign off for the weekend.   00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #691 for Casual FridAI, October 10, 2025 00:01:00 October 10th: National Handbag Day 00:01:52 ChatGPT Tasks to stay on top of your projects IFTTT Zapier Apple Shortcuts Morning Briefings – then create the LinkedIn post to present me as a thoughtleader in the industry Reminders for focus And more… 00:09:04 SPONSOR: MasterClass. Right now, our listeners get an additional 15% off any annual membership at MasterClass.com/BUSINESSBRAIN 00:10:54 More automations 00:13:32 AI and the dying, legacy movie industry Sora Video Creator Self-publishing with Vellum 00:15:32 The changes in the music industry…What’s next? Solving the music discovery engine 00:21:04 Business Brain 691 Outtro Review Business Brain Subscribe to the show feedback@businessbrain.show Call/Text: (567) 274-6977 X/Twitter: @ShannonJean & @DaveHamilton, & @BizBrainShow LinkedIn: Shannon Jean, Dave Hamilton, & Business Brain Facebook: Dave Hamilton, Shannon Jean, & Business Brain The post FridAI: ChatGPT Tasks + AI in the Movies – Business Brain 691 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

Dave and Shannon open episode 690 on National Fluffernutter Day with playful banter before diving into the core theme: “execution is the moat, not information.” They argue that oversharing isn’t risky because ideas are plentiful; what matters is doing the work. Dave recalls advice from a VC contact that asking for NDAs is a rookie move—investors back people who will execute, not just ideas. Sharing publicly sharpens thinking, invites useful critique, and reinforces learning, while daily incremental action is what separates success from stagnation. They weave in a Masterclass sponsor segment as an example of learning that fuels better execution. They then highlight customer service as a universal responsibility. Dave shares two contrasting experiences in the same week: the USPS quickly resolved a stuck tracking issue for an eBay iPhone shipment by updating the delivery scan, leading to released funds; a UPS driver showed uncommon courtesy in traffic, modeling brand-aware behavior. The takeaway: every business—and every employee—is in customer service because any touchpoint shapes the brand. They invite listeners to share how they train teams to represent the company well and sign off, encouraging everyone to keep living that “charmed life.” 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #690 for Wednesday, October 8, 2025 00:00:56 October 8th: National Fluffernutter Day 00:02:13 Aren’t you worried about over-sharing your secrets? “Execution is the moat, not information.” 00:09:49 SPONSOR: MasterClass. Right now, our listeners get an additional 15% off any annual membership at MasterClass.com/BUSINESSBRAIN 00:12:00 USPS delivers excellent customer service! 00:15:50 …and so does UPS Every employee is in the customer service department 00:19:50 Business Brain 690 Outtro Review Business Brain Subscribe to the show feedback@businessbrain.show Call/Text: (567) 274-6977 X/Twitter: @ShannonJean & @DaveHamilton, & @BizBrainShow LinkedIn: Shannon Jean, Dave Hamilton, & Business Brain Facebook: Dave Hamilton, Shannon Jean, & Business Brain The post Execution > Information – Business Brain 690 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.