03. Stop Banning AI. Start Leading It: Zac Engler on Shadow AI & Smarter Teams
Description
The AI wave is here. Banning it isn’t the answer—leading it is. In this episode of HVAC Marketing Leaders, Zac Engler shares how sales and marketing teams in HVAC and manufacturing can embrace AI tools responsibly to boost performance and eliminate friction.
Zac unpacks the emerging issue of shadow AI and what leaders can do to get ahead of it with smart policies and practical adoption strategies. You’ll hear real-world examples of how AI is already enhancing productivity, helping teams move faster, and making better decisions.
If you’re a marketing leader, CEO, or sales manager wondering how to balance risk with innovation, this conversation will give you the roadmap to lead smarter, safer AI adoption in your business.
What we cover in this episode:
Why banning AI is a short-sighted strategy
How to build safe AI guardrails for your team
Examples of AI in HVAC sales and marketing
What shadow AI is and how to manage it
Why the future is about AI-assisted humans, not AI replacements
Advice for organizations stuck in digital hesitation
More from Zac Engler:
Bodhi AI: https://bodhiai.io
Forbes article: "The Big AI Mistake"
Zac’s book: https://zacengler.com/buy-book
AI Tools for Marketers: https://mnaitools.com
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Connect with Zac Engler on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacengler/
Connect with Ashlei on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleirolloff/
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