In Episode 653 of Business Brain, Dave Hamilton shares a candid story about a business deal that fell apart after 18 months of negotiations. Despite the initial disappointment, Dave felt unexpected relief—realizing that the deal would have meant giving up control of the business and taking on fixed employment terms. The failed acquisition ultimately rekindled his excitement for rolling out new projects with his partners, reinforcing the value of ownership, fast decision-making, and strategic independence.
The conversation shifts into their FridAI segment, where Shannon and Dave discuss creative ways to use ChatGPT, like uploading handwritten task lists or calendar screenshots to get time-blocking and prioritization advice. They explore the potential of multimodal inputs and structured data like ICS files to streamline decision-making and reflect on how tools like AI can be most effective after first doing the work manually to understand the process.
Shannon also discusses the rapid growth of his $5 Mastermind group, which has nearly reached 500 members. He’s adapting by blocking out structured time for introductory calls and gradually systematizing his approach. The episode wraps with a reminder about their ongoing MacBook giveaway and a call for reviews, emphasizing the importance of listener engagement and support.
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- 00:14:09 Lydia Davey-FridAI idea for capturing and prioritizing client work
- 00:17:22 Multi-modal uses of AI
- 00:21:08 AI to manage your time
- 00:23:39 Business Brain 653 Outtro
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