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How I Actually Use AI in My Handmade Business (And What I Avoid)

How I Actually Use AI in My Handmade Business (And What I Avoid)

Update: 2025-07-28
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In this episode, Paul dives into the real-world ways he's using AI—specifically ChatGPT—to streamline and grow his handcrafted furniture business. He shares how AI serves as a behind-the-scenes business partner, helping with everything from ad copy and lead tracking to sales systems and grant discovery. You'll hear how he prompts ChatGPT to act as a strategic collaborator, even asking it to assign tasks across his team.

Paul also breaks down tools like Presti.ai for product photography and Zapier for automating workflows—plus, he touches on the ethical boundaries he won’t cross, like generating fake AI images of products. Toward the end, he tackles the eco-impact of AI and how companies are shifting toward nuclear energy to power servers responsibly.

Whether you're new to AI or already using it, this episode is full of practical tips, creative ideas, and a thoughtful look at where human craftsmanship meets modern technology.

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How I Actually Use AI in My Handmade Business (And What I Avoid)

How I Actually Use AI in My Handmade Business (And What I Avoid)

Paul Mencel