In this episode of Business Brain, Dave and Shannon introduce a new Casual Friday segment called “The Mund-AI,” where they explore seemingly mundane ways they’re using AI tools like ChatGPT in everyday life. Dave shares how he used ChatGPT to make sense of repeated acquisition emails for his business, asking […] The post FridAI – Mundane AI and Less Automation – Business Brain 683 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.
Dave and Shannon kick off episode 682 by reframing a core entrepreneurial question: not “define success,” but “what are you building toward?” They discuss lifestyle businesses without stigma, urging founders to articulate what they truly want—more time, flexibility, specific experiences—and to design daily systems that move them toward that vision. […] The post What do you want + The Pot of Gold Myth – Business Brain 682 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.
Dave and Shannon kick off Casual Friday by troubleshooting a recent recording delay that turned out to be an AI video agent (Opus Clip beta) hammering CPU, noting browser quirks and local processing. They pivot into a broader conversation about the risks of oversharing personal details with AI, the “sycophant” […] The post FridAI – AI Guardrails – Business Brain 681 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.
Dave and Shannon open episode 680 by diving into listener mail: Mike’s favorite interview question (“How many ways can you use a pencil?”) as a way to break candidates out of scripted answers and spark creativity; reflections on interviewing via internships; a humorous twist on “sell me this pen.” Patrick […] The post Q&A with Dave and Shannon – Business Brain 680 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.
Dave and Shannon kick off this Casual Friday episode with some lighthearted banter about the difference between chop suey and chow mein before diving into a deeper conversation about AI’s role in leadership. They agree that AI can be a valuable assistant, offering perspective and analysis, but caution that it […] The post FridAI Leadership + AI SEO – Business Brain 679 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.
Dave opens the episode by sharing about his travels to Dallas for Podcast Movement and then to Toronto with his family, where they finally fulfilled his promise to take his kids to see Oasis. The concert, made even more memorable by pouring rain, became a lesson in shared adversity and […] The post The 17-37 Rule + Review Culture – Business Brain 678 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.
In this Casual Friday episode of Business Brain, Dave Hamilton opens with a heartfelt parenting story sparked by National Tooth Fairy Day, tying it into a broader business lesson. He shares how his daughter realized the truth about Santa, and he used it as an opportunity to empower her with […] The post FridAI – Operators and Agents – Business Brain 677 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.
In this episode of Business Brain, Dave and Shannon kick off with a humorous and enthusiastic celebration of National Bacon Lovers Day, sharing stories about smoked bacon, pig candy, and even a mug full of bacon. The conversation then shifts to a meaningful discussion about the importance of gaining buy-in […] The post Full Family Buy-In and Sports Guy – Business Brain 676 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.
In this episode of Business Brain, Dave and Shannon share the launch of their new AI-powered tool built using Delphi.ai, which allows listeners to search through over 11 years and 674 episodes of Business Brain content. The tool, which can be accessed at businessbrain.show/brain, offers personalized insights by indexing approximately […] The post The Business Brain is Alive – Business Brain 675 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.
In this episode of Business Brain, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean open with lighthearted banter about left-handedness before Shannon shares a major milestone: his $5 Reseller Mastermind has reached over 1,000 members. He explains how the community started almost by accident through X (Twitter) subscriptions, evolved to a Kajabi-based platform […] The post Customer Problems and Burning Bridges – Business Brain 674 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.
In episode 673 of Business Brain, recorded on International Beer Day 2025, Dave and Shannon attempt a live experiment: building a “Business Brain” AI using Delphi. Inspired by Chris Koerner’s “ChrisGPT”, they explore connecting their decade-long podcast archive to Delphi, aiming to let listeners query their advice, strategies, and philosophies […] The post The Delphi Brain and ChatGPT Teams – Business Brain 673 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.
Prefix: 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #672 for Wednesday, August 6th, 2025 August 6th: Finish Your Degree Day (also National Root Beer Float Day) 00:01:58 Is it important to finish your degree? Or is it a stupid rule? 00:09:45 Ross Perot and stupid rules with Home Depot 00:12:46 […] The post To Degree or not Degree – Business Brain 672 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.
In this episode of Business Brain, Dave and Shannon dive into practical AI tools that help business owners and individuals navigate modern tasks with less stress. A listener shares a clever tip for customizing ChatGPT responses by asking for links with every reply. Shannon introduces Gamma.app, a new AI platform […] The post FridAI. Gamma + Contract Review. Business Brain 671 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.
Today on Business Brain, Shannon kicks things off with a brisket victory, reminding us that even after years of doing something, there’s always a new layer to learn—an insight that mirrors business growth. Dave shares a health update, revealing he was battling Lyme disease but managed to travel and speak […] The post Booze and Texting – But not what you think – Business Brain 670 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.
In this episode of Business Brain, Shannon Jean shares a powerful metaphor that guides his work and life: the campfire. For him, success is about creating meaningful experiences and connections with loved ones—gathering around a campfire at his river house, watching his family enjoy the space he built through years […] The post What are We Working for? Business Brain 668 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.
In this episode of Business Brain, Dave and Shannon welcome guest Nick Hancock from Direct Outlet Mattresses. Nick shares his journey from working a 9-to-5 job he disliked to diving into his family’s multi-generational mattress business. After getting fired from his previous job, he embraced the mattress world with the […] The post Nick Hancock from Direct Outlet Mattresses – Business Brain 666 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.
In this lively FridAI episode of Business Brain, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean dive into personal experiments with AI tools. Shannon shares how he used AI to analyze his credit card and bank statements, uncovering surprising expenses like $1,143 spent on SaaS subscriptions and nearly $700 on Amazon. He discusses […] The post FridAI with GPT Bank and Credit and Suno Music – Business Brain 665 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.
In this Independence Day episode of Business Brain, Dave and Shannon kick things off by reflecting on unbirthdays, reviews from their listeners, and the continued popularity of their “FridAI” episodes. They emphasize the value of experimentation and how the show has evolved over time to stay fresh and relevant for […] The post FridAI – Replit + CoPilot – Business Brain 663 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.
In this episode of Business Brain, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean kick off with a candid conversation about Dave’s recent illness, which includes an unexplained fever and persistent headache. Despite being under the weather, Dave emphasizes the importance of consistency and leadership, especially when managing a growing business. He discusses […] The post Fear of the Unknown + Fever Dreams – Business Brain 662 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.
In this Casual Friday episode of Business Brain, Dave and Shannon dive into a discussion about Delphi.ai, a tool designed to create a persistent, AI-powered version of your knowledge and insights. Shannon shares his plan to test Delphi by uploading transcripts from his coaching sessions to develop an AI assistant […] The post FridAI with Delphi, ChatGPT and Perplexity – Business Brain 661 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.