In this episode of Everyday Elevations, host Jason Fricka interviews AI expert Chad Wooters on using AI tools like ChatGPT and custom chatbots to become more productive and efficient in business and life. Chad shares actionable insights on getting started with AI, best practices for crafting effective prompts, building customized knowledge bases, overcoming common pitfalls, and leveraging AI to save time and scale efforts.

Guest Bio:
Chad Wooters is a dedicated lifelong learner and innovation consultant focused on turning complex information into actionable insights. With skills spanning public speaking, business growth strategy, and AI-driven solutions, his commitment to progress makes him a trustworthy leader in the AI space.

Key Quotes:

"If you are someone who's going to be working for about 8 or 9 more years, more than 8 or 9 years, you're going to have to learn to use AI." [00:25:31 ]

"People who use AI are going to replace people, and that's gonna be the future." [00:29:13 ]

Main Discussion Points:

- How to get started with AI tools as a beginner - download apps, create free accounts, start experimenting
- Crafting effective prompts - be specific, include exclusion criteria, refine prompts over time
- Building custom chatbots - upload knowledge bases, "train" AI, create lead gen and support bots
- Common mistakes - failing to properly structure knowledge bases, hitting token limits
- Using AI to save time and scale efforts - generating templates, automating tasks, replicating voice
- AI as an emerging essential business skillset - required for marketing roles and upper management