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
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