{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Building Smarter Businesses with AI (Not Just Chatbots)","description":"Is AI going to save your business\u2026 or make you feel like you\u2019re still stuck in the second inning? This week, we bring a real convo about AI (not the buzzword nonsense). Mark Andrews pulls back the curtain on what AI actually is, what most businesses get wrong, and how entrepreneurs can stop being overwhelmed and start using AI for real business growth without selling their souls (or wallets) to tech bros. &amp;nbsp; \ud83c\udf78 What you'll hear in this episode:   AI isn\u2019t some magic brain. It\u2019s pattern prediction on steroids   ChatGPT is just the tip of the iceberg   Most companies screw up AI because they don\u2019t know why they want it   Bad data = bad results; cleaning data is where the real value starts   You don\u2019t need a $2M custom AI. You need direction and purpose   Early adopters will crush competitors while skeptics get left eating dust   AI fatigue is real \u2014 but smart use = more time, more focus, more revenue   &amp;nbsp; \ud83d\udca1 Notable Takeaway: There is a test and learn and trial mentality\u2026 and you need to leave your comfort zone. &amp;nbsp; \ud83d\udc64 About our Guest: Mark builds AI that humans can actually use. He\u2019s helped big companies and scrappy startups turn confusing tech into clear business results. From baseball analogies to real-world workflows, he breaks AI down in a way that makes you say, \u201cOkay, now I get it.\u201d &amp;nbsp; \ud83c\udfa7 Why Listen: You want a business that wins tomorrow? Hit play. This episode gives you a clear-eyed look at what AI really does and how to make it work for your team. &amp;nbsp; \ud83d\udd17 Links + Stuff   LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/markwilliamandrews   Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/therealmandrews     \ud83d\udcde Want help prepping your business for growth or sale? Hit us up at&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/api.leadconnectorhq.com\/widget\/bookings\/call-with-credit-banc-pod  \ud83c\udfa7 Subscribe. Rate. Share. Repeat.   Our website   Apple Podcasts   Spotify   Audible   YouTube   \ud83d\udce7 Want even more? Subscribe to The Weekly, our Friday morning newsletter, for all the latest in the world of finance, tech, small business, and more. Available on Substack:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/theweeklyfromshieldadvisory.substack.com\/ Connect with us on Instagram: \u27a1\ufe0f&amp;nbsp;@matthew.r.meehan\u27a1\ufe0f&amp;nbsp;@luigi_rosabianca, \u27a1\ufe0f&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/theliquidlunchproject\/ &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"The Liquid Lunch Project","author_url":"https:\/\/theliquidlunchproject.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39648355\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/197251230"}