You’re already using AI every day—but are you actually using it smartly? In this week’s Business Brain, Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton explore the next level of practical AI for entrepreneurs, from using your browser to scrape data instantly to letting AI listen, watch, and analyze what’s happening in your […]
You already know that building a business is a marathon, not a sprint—but how do you keep running when the finish line keeps moving? In this week’s Business Brain, Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton dive into the concept of Motivational Endurance, sharing ways to recharge your entrepreneurial drive and find […]
Dave and Shannon kick off episode 692 with a Shopify sponsor read and dive into listener-submitted interview questions. Jeff’s favorite prompt—“How many gas stations are in the U.S.?”—is used to evaluate problem-solving under pressure, not factual recall. Shannon riffs on the persuasive power of specific numbers and “making the truth […]
Dave and Shannon kick off Casual FridAI by sharing practical body language tactics for Zoom and sales calls: stand to boost energy, avoid crossed arms, gesture intentionally (without smacking the mic), and hide self-view to reduce fatigue. They invite listener tips and note small cues—posture, face-touching, taking up space—shape how […]
Dave and Shannon kick off episode 682 by reframing a core entrepreneurial question: not “define success,” but “what are you building toward?” They discuss lifestyle businesses without stigma, urging founders to articulate what they truly want—more time, flexibility, specific experiences—and to design daily systems that move them toward that vision. […]
Dave and Shannon open episode 680 by diving into listener mail: Mike’s favorite interview question (“How many ways can you use a pencil?”) as a way to break candidates out of scripted answers and spark creativity; reflections on interviewing via internships; a humorous twist on “sell me this pen.” Patrick […]
In this episode of Business Brain, Dave and Shannon dive into practical AI tools that help business owners and individuals navigate modern tasks with less stress. A listener shares a clever tip for customizing ChatGPT responses by asking for links with every reply. Shannon introduces Gamma.app, a new AI platform […]
In this episode of Business Brain, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean kick off with a candid conversation about Dave’s recent illness, which includes an unexplained fever and persistent headache. Despite being under the weather, Dave emphasizes the importance of consistency and leadership, especially when managing a growing business. He discusses […]
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. […]
Colin Rutherford joins the Business Brain podcast to share his entrepreneurial journey. Starting as a Division I hockey player at Dartmouth, he launched Greenbox Storage, a summer storage service for college students. Despite balancing 30 hours a week of hockey and Ivy League academics, he learned critical time management skills […]
The episode of Business Brain features Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean discussing productivity, mindset, and business strategies. They open with lighthearted Hitchcock-related jokes and discuss the unpredictable nature of the South by Southwest conference. The main discussion revolves around productivity methods, particularly the concept of a “reverse to-do list” or […]
In this episode of Business Brain, hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean dive into the challenges of balancing work and life, particularly in sales and leadership roles. They also discuss the risks of stepping away from a business while still retaining liability. Key Takeaways: The Dilemma of Instant Email Replies […]