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…
In this Casual Friday episode of Business Brain, Dave and Shannon dive into a discussion about Delphi.ai, a tool designed to create a persistent, AI-powered version of your knowledge and insights. Shannon shares his plan to test Delphi by uploading transcripts from his coaching sessions to develop an AI assistant that can respond to client questions in his voice and Read more…
In this episode of Business Brain, Dave and Shannon pay tribute to Fred Smith, the founder of FedEx, highlighting his pivotal role in the development of overnight shipping. They share the legendary story of Smith gambling FedEx’s last cash in Las Vegas to make payroll, a gamble that ultimately kept the company alive. Shannon recounts his own entrepreneurial journey, including Read more…
Want to live your Charmed Life? Then start using AI like your personal CFO. In this week’s episode of Business Brain, Shannon and Dave explore how to feed your business and personal finances into tools like ChatGPT to uncover waste, optimize spending, and build smarter systems—without relying on spreadsheets or budgeting apps. Think of it as hiring a ruthless, data-loving Read more…
You’re building a business—but are you being too impatient? This week on Business Brain, Shannon and Dave dive into why patience often trumps money in the early stages of entrepreneurship. Instead of chasing quick profits, focus on putting in reps, learning the game, and building a system that pays off long-term. You’ll hear how to stay grounded during those “grind Read more…
In this Business Brain episode, Dave Hamilton celebrates the 20th anniversary of his first podcast, Mac Geek Gab, reflecting on how a direct email to Steve Jobs led to Apple featuring his show on the launch day of their iTunes podcast directory. This moment serves as a springboard for a broader discussion with Shannon Jean about the importance of building Read more…
In this episode of Business Brain, Shannon Jean kicks off the discussion by highlighting the importance of experimentation through a simple product called the Brain Press—a tactile fidget toy created by a fellow entrepreneur he follows on X. The segment uses the Brain Press as a springboard to emphasize the entrepreneurial value of trying new things, escaping the daily grind, Read more…
In this Casual Friday episode of Business Brain, Dave and Shannon kick things off with a light-hearted celebration of National Donut Day before diving into a deeper conversation inspired by a post from Dr. Julie Gerner: “If I was a stranger stepping into this person’s life, what would I immediately fix or change?” The hosts explore how objective self-evaluation—or using Read more…
In this episode of Business Brain, Dave Hamilton kicks things off by sharing a standout customer service experience with FMPHost, a FileMaker Pro hosting company. After years of reliable service, Dave moved his FileMaker database to a self-hosted Docker container to save costs and consolidate resources. He praised FMPHost for making cancellation incredibly easy—a rarity that left a lasting positive Read more…
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 Read more…
In Episode 652 of Business Brain, Shannon Jean shares reflections from a recent trip to St. Lucia, highlighting the stark contrast between poverty and wealth on the island. He emphasizes how entrepreneurship there is a means of survival, with locals creatively hustling to sell everything from handmade goods to rum punch. The experience reminded him of the privilege and opportunity Read more…
In Episode 651 of Business Brain, Dave and Shannon dive into the concept of a “credibility funnel”—a precursor or complement to the traditional sales funnel. Shannon emphasizes how today’s AI tools can elevate a business’s professional image, especially through visual storytelling. He shares how he uses Napkin.ai to visualize abstract business ideas like credibility, customer service, unfair advantage, and storytelling, Read more…