{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 823: #BizTipFriday Edition: How We Use AI Today (And It\u2019s Not How You Might Think)","description":"If you\u2019re treating AI as a shortcut to work less, guess what? You\u2019re already behind! We are drowning in a sea of average, and if you let a bot lead your strategy, you\u2019re just building a digital McDonald\u2019s. In this episode, I\u2019m breaking down why vision and mastery have to come first if you want your business to actually soar, and I\u2019m sharing a behind-the-scenes look at how we are using AI today (and it\u2019s not how you might think). The goal of all this isn't pseudo-productivity, it's using these tools to help more people and create something truly exceptional. It is time to stop shoveling coal, get your head up, and start staying in your Zone of Genius while the systems handle the heavy lifting! Ready to stop thinking like a marketer and start operating like a true business owner? We\u2019re kicking off a powerful, brand-new experience on June 11th called The Business Breakthrough Experience. This is specifically designed to help you audit your strategy, find your unique human edge, and cause that next quantum leap in your results. Head over to www.businessbydesign.net right now to get on the priority list and save your seat.   Want to go even deeper? Come hang out with me for a free Breakthrough Coaching session! I\u2019ll be sharing the exact exercises and audits you can use to coach yourself, and I\u2019ll even be bringing people on live to work through their biggest bottlenecks in real time. It\u2019s totally free to join, just head over to www.jameswedmore.com\/breakthrough to check the session times and register to grab your spot.  If you want to grow your business, grow your list!  Want to know how to use content to turn a complete stranger into the warmest, highest quality lead ready to buy your stuff? You won\u2019t just learn it, but you\u2019ll learn how to do it. You\u2019ll actually get your first 100 leads. It\u2019s a bold claim but simple when you follow the step-by-step process. It\u2019s worked for my students: add examples, and now it\u2019s your turn. And until today, Friday, May 8th, you can save the maximum amount of dollars and get the complete training and 21-day challenge for just $21.  Click the link below to learn more about The 21-Day Challenge to Your First 100 Leads now!  www.jameswedmore.com\/100leads Snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore and @jenniwedmore. We\u2019d love to hear what resonated with you the most from this episode and especially what you want covered in future ones.  In this episode you\u2019ll hear:  Why any entrepreneur who thinks they can have their entire business run on AI will fail How the "Zig When Everyone Zags" strategy works today and why the biggest opportunity in a digital world right now is doubling down on authenticity  The metaphor I like to use for content and the impact that serving up AI slop is really having on your business and the industry as a whole  Why vision, strategy, and mastery must come before technology if you want to avoid the sea of average and actually help your business soar The danger of "below deck" tasks and the importance of keeping your head up to focus on direction, vision, and foresight How to use AI-assisted workflows for mechanical precision, without losing the human heart and soul of your brand The ways we are using software to create a dynamic, interactive user experience that closes the knowledge gap How to shift your frame from "how do I use these tools to work less" to "how do I use these tools to help more people create something truly exceptional" and why this is crucial perspective to have A reminder to look at your tech stack as a way to scale your time and energy so you can stay in your Zone of Genius while the systems handle the heavy lifting For full show notes and links, visit: www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com\/blog\/823  ","author_name":"The Mind Your Business Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com\/","html":"