In episode 673 of Business Brain, recorded on International Beer Day 2025, Dave and Shannon attempt a live experiment: building a “Business Brain” AI using Delphi. Inspired by Chris Koerner’s “ChrisGPT”, they explore connecting their decade-long podcast archive to Delphi, aiming to let listeners query their advice, strategies, and philosophies directly. Although the onboarding process reveals some friction—Delphi treats them Read more
Prefix: 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #672 for Wednesday, August 6th, 2025 August 6th: Finish Your Degree Day (also National Root Beer Float Day) 00:01:58 Is it important to finish your degree? Or is it a stupid rule? 00:09:45 Ross Perot and stupid rules with Home Depot 00:12:46 SPONSOR: Mint Mobile – This year, skip breaking a sweat Read more
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 he used to turn a pricing strategy post into a Read more
Today on Business Brain, Shannon kicks things off with a brisket victory, reminding us that even after years of doing something, there’s always a new layer to learn—an insight that mirrors business growth. Dave shares a health update, revealing he was battling Lyme disease but managed to travel and speak at a conference while choosing not to drink alcohol. This Read more
In this episode of Business Brain, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean dive into the new agent abilities being rolled out by ChatGPT. These agents go beyond basic chatting, allowing users to automate tasks like managing emails, calendars, messages, reservations, and even moderating communities across platforms like Slack and Discord. They discuss the potential of these features, which are being gradually Read more
In this episode of Business Brain, Shannon Jean shares a powerful metaphor that guides his work and life: the campfire. For him, success is about creating meaningful experiences and connections with loved ones—gathering around a campfire at his river house, watching his family enjoy the space he built through years of hard work. It’s a symbol of why he grinds Read more
In this episode of Business Brain, Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton explore the unique and advanced ways they’ve been using ChatGPT, far beyond typical applications. Shannon shares how he uses ChatGPT to build and run his reseller mastermind community—developing branding, member agreements, swag, engagement strategies, and more. He also discusses leveraging AI to analyze hundreds of coaching call transcripts, extracting Read more
In this episode of Business Brain, Dave and Shannon welcome guest Nick Hancock from Direct Outlet Mattresses. Nick shares his journey from working a 9-to-5 job he disliked to diving into his family’s multi-generational mattress business. After getting fired from his previous job, he embraced the mattress world with the help of his father and brother. Now based in Charlotte, Read more
In this lively FridAI episode of Business Brain, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean dive into personal experiments with AI tools. Shannon shares how he used AI to analyze his credit card and bank statements, uncovering surprising expenses like $1,143 spent on SaaS subscriptions and nearly $700 on Amazon. He discusses how he’s using AI tools like ChatGPT and Replit to Read more
In this episode of Business Brain, Dave and Shannon kick off by reflecting on their July 4th holiday weekends before diving into an engaging conversation about energy, connection, and entrepreneurship. Shannon shares insights from over 140 discovery calls he’s had with members of his $5 mastermind, emphasizing the surprising value he receives from these conversations — particularly a standout call Read more
In this Independence Day episode of Business Brain, Dave and Shannon kick things off by reflecting on unbirthdays, reviews from their listeners, and the continued popularity of their “FridAI” episodes. They emphasize the value of experimentation and how the show has evolved over time to stay fresh and relevant for both themselves and their audience. The duo then dive into Read more
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 the challenges of maintaining productivity while sick, using tools like Read more