AI for Business Owners
AI for Business Owners, hosted by Jeff Torello, is your go-to podcast for making AI work for your business. Join Jeff, a tech enthusiast with a knack for solving tough problems, as he breaks down how small and medium businesses can use AI to improve decisions and drive growth. With the Sinjun AI Platform, Jeff shows you how easy it is to use AI tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot to get valuable insights from your business data. Each episode delivers practical advice in a simple, down-to-earth way, helping you understand how AI can be a pioneer for your business. Jeff will be joined by a variety of expert guests, from entrepreneurs to industry leaders, who will share their insights on how AI can drive growth, improve decision-making, and streamline operations. If you are just getting started with your business or looking to level up your game, AI for Business Owners is here to help you work smarter, not harder. Tune in and learn how AI can help your business grow and thrive!
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How Business Owners Can Use AI Without Risking HR Compliance and Team Trust with Kelly Price
09/10/2025
How Business Owners Can Use AI Without Risking HR Compliance and Team Trust with Kelly Price
In this episode of the AI for Business Owners Podcast, host is joined by , Founder and CEO of , to discuss how small businesses can integrate AI into HR operations without losing the human touch. With a background that spans hospitality, recruiting, and HR leadership, Kelly shares her journey to launching Thrive HR and her mission to help small business owners build strategic, compliant, and people-first organizations. Jeff and Kelly explore how AI can support HR functions like onboarding, performance management, and policy creation, while also emphasizing the irreplaceable value of empathy, context, and human leadership in people operations. This episode delivers practical, experience-backed insights on how to make HR more efficient without making it robotic. Key Takeaways HR is a business function, not just a cost center—strategy and compliance both matter. AI is a powerful productivity tool, but it cannot replace human reasoning or emotional intelligence. Onboarding, training, and FAQs are ideal areas for AI-powered automation in HR. Performance conversations should never be fully automated—context and empathy matter. Business leaders must understand the limits of automation and lead with appropriateness. Noteworthy Quotes "AI is a tool, not the doer. You still need a person to say the words." – Kelly Price "Teach your people what the box is, and empower them to go to the edges." – Kelly Price "Even if it's all praise, getting a performance review written by ChatGPT and emailed is the wrong approach." – Kelly Price "Appropriateness is everything when you're automating. Just because you can doesn't mean you should." – Jeff Torello "The human factor in HR isn't optional—it’s foundational." – Kelly Price Key Timestamps 00:36 – Introduction: Meet Kelly Price, founder of Thrive HR 01:52 – Career journey: From psychology and hospitality to HR leadership 06:55 – Launching Thrive HR and supporting small businesses with strategic HR 11:11 – Kelly's AI use cases in HR: job descriptions, reviews, policies 18:18 – Why empathy still matters in performance conversations 22:50 – How big corporations lose the human element in HR 25:14 – Building an HR chatbot: empowering local managers with compliant flexibility 29:10 – AI in onboarding: training systems, customer service, and team culture 36:00 – Balancing automation with real human support and leadership FOLLOW OUR GUEST KELLY PRICE ON: LinkedIn: Thrive HR LinkedIn: FOLLOW OUR HOST JEFF TORELLO ON: LinkedIn: Website: FOLLOW SINJUN AI ON: LinkedIn: Website: X (Twitter): Instagram: Facebook: FOLLOW AI FOR BUSINESS OWNERS PODCAST ON: Spotify: YouTube: Apple Podcast:
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The Career Pivot for Dental Professionals to Enter Tech Using AI Recruiting with Alison Norris
09/03/2025
The Career Pivot for Dental Professionals to Enter Tech Using AI Recruiting with Alison Norris
In this episode of AI for Business Owners, host chats with , a former dental hygienist turned recruiting agency founder and CEO , and tech entrepreneur. Allison shares her journey from burnout in clinical practice to empowering thousands of dental professionals through non-clinical career pathways. Together, they explore how AI is reshaping hiring, what recruiters actually need in their tools, and why your resume might be more valuable than you think, even if you're changing industries. Whether you're building an app, pivoting careers, or just trying to understand how AI and data privacy intersect, Allison brings a refreshing, real-world lens to innovation and transformation in the workforce. Key Takeaways: You Can Reinvent Yourself: Allison’s journey shows how transferable skills can lead to unexpected and rewarding careers. Recruitment Needs a Tech Makeover: Most hiring processes are outdated, Allison's app aims to fix that by centralizing and automating recruiting tools. AI Is a Game-Changer, But Needs Guardrails: From job matching to note-taking, AI tools are powerful but carry privacy concerns, especially in sensitive industries like healthcare. Building Without a Tech Background is Possible: Allison built a custom AI-powered app without knowing how to code, just great ideas and the right team. HIPAA & AI Don’t Always Mix: Jeff explains why uploading sensitive data into public AI tools might compromise privacy, and how to mitigate that. Noteworthy Quotes: “There are so many dental professionals who have no idea what transferable skills they actually have.” – Allison Norris “You don’t always realize you’re learning a new career—it just becomes your job.” – Jeff Torello “If you wouldn’t post it on Facebook for 2 billion people to see, don’t put it in an AI prompt.” – Jeff Torello “Even if this app doesn’t work out, I’ve already won with everything I’ve learned.” – Allison Norris Key Timestamps: [00:00] – Intro: Meet Allison Norris—hygienist, recruiter, and now tech founder [01:30] – Career pivot: Why Allison left clinical practice and started a recruiting agency [05:05] – Helping dental pros see their value beyond the chair [08:24] – Success story: From 20 years in hygiene to sales rep for a top toothbrush brand [10:30] – Allison’s first experience with AI—and how it evolved [11:02] – Using AI in recruitment and conversational automation [14:23] – AI note-takers and the value of revisiting client conversations [16:29] – The privacy puzzle: HIPAA, AI, and what not to upload [22:30] – Anonymous AI tools and safe usage tips [25:14] – Overview of Allison’s AI-powered hiring app [28:12] – The power of non-technical founders building tech [31:11] – Web vs. desktop apps: Advice for product strategy [33:16] – Launch timeline and lessons from startup struggles FOLLOW OUR GUEST ALLISON NORRIS ON: LinkedIn: Company LinkedIn: FOLLOW OUR HOST JEFF TORELLO ON: LinkedIn: Website: FOLLOW SINJUN AI ON: LinkedIn: Website: X (Twitter): Instagram: Facebook: FOLLOW AI FOR BUSINESS OWNERS PODCAST ON: Spotify: YouTube: Apple Podcast:
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Title: The Scaling Strategy for Founders to Leverage AI & Capture the Knowledge Arbitrage - Eric Whitmoyer
08/27/2025
Title: The Scaling Strategy for Founders to Leverage AI & Capture the Knowledge Arbitrage - Eric Whitmoyer
In this insightful episode of the AI for Business Owners Podcast, host is joined by , Founder & CEO of , to unpack how entrepreneurs can smartly integrate AI and automation to save time, boost productivity, and overcome the overwhelm of running a business. Drawing on three decades of entrepreneurial experience including leading retail wireless businesses to over $100M in revenue and founding 15 businesses. Eric shares his journey from analog pagers to AI, and how he now helps business owners grow from startup to exit. Together, Jeff and Eric share thoughts about the evolution of technology, the trap of trying to do it all as a solopreneur, and why AI automation isn’t just for techies. Whether you’re buried in invoicing, marketing, or resume sorting, this conversation reveals simple, practical ways to reclaim your time with AI without sacrificing the human wisdom behind your business. Key Takeaways Act Early on AI: Early adopters can gain a competitive edge before AI reaches mass adoption. Wisdom Over Info: AI provides data, but real business growth needs human insight and experience. Automate to Survive: Use AI for tasks like marketing, hiring, and CRM to save time and scale efficiently. Build a Virtual You: AI-powered avatars can share your expertise and attract leads. Pattern Power: Success comes from spotting business patterns AI and coaching together make that easier. Noteworthy Quotes “Information is one thing, wisdom is something else. You still need people with wisdom.” – Eric Whitmoyer “The biggest arbitrage in technology happens in the first 3–5 years. That’s where market share is won.” – Eric Whitmoyer “AI won’t take your job but someone using AI might.” – Jeff Torello “The average business owner doesn’t have time to figure all this out. That’s where we come in.” – Eric Whitmoyer “Pattern recognition is what separates great entrepreneurs. AI helps with that so can coaching.” – Eric Whitmoyer Key Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction: Meet Eric Whitmoyer and his path from retail exec to business coach 02:00 – From 1M to 190M: Scaling wireless retail & making a timely exit 8:12 – Why Eric sees AI as the next wireless moment 10:29 – Large Language Models are the innovation but apps will drive mass adoption 19:30 – Wisdom vs. Data: Why AI can't replicate life experience 24:20 – Pattern recognition, coaching, and business insight 28:21 – Practical automation for small business: Funnels, marketing, CRMs 31:20 – How to auto-generate social posts and hiring automations 35:19 – Resume fraud, hiring pitfalls & AI screening hacks 39:09 – Why My Biz Coaches invests in AI learning for their clients 40:00 – Closing thoughts: Focus on what matters and let tech do the rest FOLLOW OUR GUEST ERIC WHITMOYER ON: LinkedIn: Website: Instagram: FOLLOW OUR HOST JEFF TORELLO ON: LinkedIn: Website: FOLLOW SINJUN AI ON: LinkedIn: Website: X (Twitter): Instagram: Facebook: FOLLOW AI FOR BUSINESS OWNERS PODCAST ON: Spotify: YouTube: Apple Podcast:
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The Truth About AI SEO Tools for Entrepreneurs to Fix Rankings Using Better Prompts -Rebekah Edwards
08/20/2025
The Truth About AI SEO Tools for Entrepreneurs to Fix Rankings Using Better Prompts -Rebekah Edwards
In this episode of the AI for Business Owners Podcast, talks with , the Co-Founder & CEO of and soon-to-be book publisher, about how AI is transforming the world of SEO, where current tools fall short, and how deep research features and smart prompting can unlock meaningful efficiency. Rebekah shares her thoughts about how she uses tools like ChatGPT and ClearScope for SEO insights, the power of deep research with proper prompting, and her vision for creating smarter AI-driven SEO software. They explore practical use cases, prompt engineering best practices, and the limitations of existing AI SEO tools that don’t account for real-world search behavior. Jeff introduces the concept of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and how it may completely reshape how people interact with content and brands in the future, away from traditional search engines and towards agent-powered decision-making. Whether you're an SEO pro, a curious founder, or just exploring how AI fits into your business, this episode is packed with grounded, practical insights. Key Takeaways AI Isn't Magic, It's a Tool: Rebekah uses AI daily but emphasizes strategy and clear direction especially in prompting. Deep Research Is Underrated: ChatGPT's deep research feature saves hours and even provides source links perfect for SEO, science content, and book planning. Prompt Engineering Matters: Being conversational, specific, and context-rich is the key to avoiding hallucinations. Current AI SEO Tools Are Too Shallow: Most just regurgitate keyword suggestions and SERP listings without deeper relevance or usability. Build What You Actually Need: Rebekah shares her idea for a better SEO writing assistant and Jeff explains how “vibe coding” and AI-assisted dev tools could make it real. Search Might Disappear: Jeff discusses MCP and how agents could soon do our searching, shopping, and decision-making for us making SEO itself evolve. Noteworthy Quotes “The LLM doesn’t want keywords. It wants flowery, descriptive prose to understand your intent.” – Jeff Torello “I prompt like I talk. Clear, simple, and specific. That’s what works.” – Rebekah Edwards “You want to show up in ChatGPT? Then do real, sustainable SEO.” – Rebekah Edwards “MCP lets AI do all the backend work searching, summarizing, even buying without you ever leaving your chat window.” – Jeff Torello Key Timestamps 00:00 – Meet Rebekah Edwards: SEO expert, book reviewer, and AI explorer 5:26 – Rebekah’s first use of AI: ClearScope and GPT-3 for SEO 6:45 – Deep research prompts and using AI for scientific sourcing 11:00 – The art of prompting vs. old-school keyword habits 16:25 – Why current AI SEO tools are failing content creators 20:21 – Jeff explains “vibe coding” and building POCs with AI 26:40 – How MCP could change SEO and search behavior forever 34:00 – Rebekah’s clients: winning at SEO despite algorithm chaos 38:00 – How adoption curves and fear will shape AI's growth 44:00 – AI, future work, and the elevator operator analogy 48:00 – Will people stop creating? Or just shift what they create? 50:00 – Closing thoughts on AI, ethics, and motivation FOLLOW OUR GUEST REBEKAH EDWARDS ON: LinkedIn: Website: Instagram: Company Instagram: Twitter: Company Facebook: FOLLOW OUR HOST JEFF TORELLO ON: LinkedIn: Website: FOLLOW SINJUN AI ON: LinkedIn: Website: X (Twitter): Instagram: Facebook: FOLLOW AI FOR BUSINESS OWNERS PODCAST ON: Spotify: YouTube: Apple Podcast:
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How to Fix AI Chaos with Process Mapping and the 1% Rule for Leaders - Jack P. Flaherty
08/13/2025
How to Fix AI Chaos with Process Mapping and the 1% Rule for Leaders - Jack P. Flaherty
In this dynamic episode of the AI for Business Owners Podcast, host Jeff Torello is joined by Jack P. Flaherty, speaker, author, consultant, C-Suite advisor at The Decision Switch, founder and CEO of Connacht Ventures to discuss how leaders can use AI and automation not just efficiently, but wisely. Jack shares how his consulting work with executives and tech companies has revealed a common trap: diving into automation without a clear mission. He advocates for a “go slow to go fast” approach where breaking down processes and building modular solutions (think Lego blocks!) creates smarter, safer, and more sustainable AI adoption. From his experiences automating compliance for California’s new workplace violence law to the risks of blind trust in AI-generated data, Jack brings a pragmatic and deeply insightful perspective on the future of work. Whether you’re a founder, a finance exec, or a process geek, this episode will shift how you think about automation, strategy, and long-term impact. Key Takeaways Start with Purpose: Jack warns against rushing into AI without clarity "jumping in without a mission leads to wasted time and misalignment." Break it Down to Build it Up: Automation succeeds when you understand your processes deeply and identify which steps require human input. Modular Thinking Wins: Treat automation like Lego - modular, swappable components minimize disruption and make scaling easier. 1% Everyday Improvement: Inspired by Pat Riley’s coaching style, Jack emphasizes incremental gains that compound over time. Don’t Trust, Verify: Always validate AI outputs, especially in high-stakes scenarios. Mistakes can erode credibility. AI Doesn’t Replace Thinking: Tools are only as good as the humans directing them. Deep strategy and oversight remain essential. Noteworthy Quotes “Go slow to go fast. Understand your process first then automate.” – Jack P. Flaherty “Everyone wants a home run, but singles win games.” – Jack P. Flaherty “Automation doesn’t replace hard thinking. It still requires oversight.” – Jack P. Flaherty “If you can’t defend the source of your data, your idea won’t survive scrutiny.” – Jack P. Flaherty “Modularity is the key to surviving and thriving with AI.” – Jack P. Flaherty Key Timestamps 00:00 – Trailer & Introduction: Meet Jack P. Flaherty and his decision-making philosophy 05:48 – The real cost of offshoring vs. thoughtful automation 11:32 – The power of 1% improvements and cultural change 17:38 – Questioning the meatloaf method: Reinventing broken processes 21:26 – Using AI to automate compliance under new CA legislation 28:12 – Prompt engineering, citations, and avoiding hallucinations 37:45 – Final thoughts: Go small, go smart, go forward FOLLOW OUR GUEST JACK P. FLAHERTY ON: LinkedIn: Website: Company LinkedIn: Instagram: FOLLOW OUR HOST JEFF TORELLO ON: LinkedIn: Website: FOLLOW SINJUN AI ON: LinkedIn: Website: X (Twitter): Instagram: Facebook: FOLLOW AI FOR BUSINESS OWNERS PODCAST ON: Spotify: YouTube: Apple Podcast:
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AI for Transparency Reporting in Healthcare to Automate Compliance without Code with Lucas Croteau
08/06/2025
AI for Transparency Reporting in Healthcare to Automate Compliance without Code with Lucas Croteau
In this episode of the AI for Business Owners podcast, host Jeff Torello chats with Lucas Croteau, founder and CEO of TracedData, a niche software and services company that specializes in transparency reporting for the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Lucas shares how his entrepreneurial journey from flipping sneakers to building data-driven solutions led him to embrace AI tools that are revolutionizing how compliance data is processed and interpreted. Lucas walks us through how he’s integrating AI into his company’s workflows for content generation, compliance monitoring, and large-scale data analysis. From experimenting with low-code tools like n8n to exploring advanced use cases involving receipt parsing and data enrichment, Lucas is hands-on in using AI to streamline operations and offer value to under-served markets. This episode is a goldmine for business owners looking to understand how to start small with AI, iterate, and eventually scale intelligent solutions to solve industry-specific problems especially in data-heavy and compliance-sensitive fields. Key Takeaways AI for Compliance: Lucas uses AI to analyze structured and unstructured data like receipts and financial records to proactively spot compliance risks. Scalable AI Use Cases: Future plans include doctor ID matching, receipt parsing, and enriched compliance reporting. Value-Driven Outreach: Rather than cold emails, Lucas shares insights from public data to build trust and credibility. Inbound Over Outbound: TracedData grows through referrals and content, proving the strength of thought leadership. Pull vs. Push Strategy: Most of TracedData’s growth comes from inbound marketing through content and referrals underscoring the power of thought leadership in attracting the right clients. Noteworthy Quotes “You don’t choose compliance. Compliance chooses you.” – Lucas Croteau “I’m a businessperson, not super technical but even I can build AI agents with no-code tools.” – Lucas Croteau “If I send a message, it’s 100% coming from me. No AI, no rewrite.” – Lucas Croteau “Everybody’s inundated with outbound noise. We prefer thoughtful, helpful outreach instead.” – Lucas Croteau “Take one new phone call a week. You never know where it will lead.” – Lucas Croteau Key Timestamps 00:00 – Trailer & Introduction to Lucas and TracedData 06:01 – Using n8n for automated Google search analysis and content workflows 10:34 – Tips from Jeff on chunking content creation using LLMs 15:01 – Being a non-technical founder building AI workflows 19:33 – Explaining transparency reporting and its data challenges 21:57 – Using AI to detect misreported or missing physician transactions 27:00 – Potential phase two: creating enriched compliance datasets 29:06 – Exploring tools like LlamaParse and Llama Extract for document automation 34:24 – Push vs. pull marketing and the challenge of outbound 39:14 – TracedData’s “thoughtful outreach” approach using public compliance data 44:14 – Final reflections on networking, generosity, and growing community FOLLOW OUR GUEST LUCAS CROTEAU ON: LinkedIn: Website: FOLLOW OUR HOST JEFF TORELLO ON: LinkedIn: Website: FOLLOW SINJUN AI ON: LinkedIn: Website: X (Twitter): Instagram: Facebook: FOLLOW AI FOR BUSINESS OWNERS PODCAST ON: Spotify: YouTube: Apple Podcast:
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Preparing for the Future of Work with AI and Inclusive Leadership with Sacha Thompson
07/30/2025
Preparing for the Future of Work with AI and Inclusive Leadership with Sacha Thompson
In this insightful episode of the AI for Business Owners Podcast, host Jeff Torello sits down with Sacha Thompson, founder and CEO of The Equity Equation, a boutique consultancy committed to building psychologically safe and inclusive workplaces. With a strong background in tech and inclusion-focused marketing, including roles at Amazon Web Services, Sacha brings a unique perspective to the intersection of AI, ethics, and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion). Sacha discusses her early exposure to AI and machine learning in public sector tech, the importance of high-quality, inclusive data, and how she's now applying AI tools in her work to support clients, streamline communications, and maintain brand integrity. From discussing fine-tuning models with inclusive datasets to the value of creating AI personas, this episode explores how business owners and DEI leaders can use AI not just efficiently, but ethically. Whether you’re leading a team, designing inclusive systems, or simply curious about the responsible use of AI in business, this episode offers fresh strategies and inspiration for embracing technology without sacrificing humanity. Key Takeaways Inclusive Inputs Matter: Sacha stresses the need for inclusive language and curated data when training AI. DEI-Focused Fine-Tuning: She’s customizing AI with her DEI content to automate support while preserving her voice. Tech-Informed Purpose: Her tech background shaped her mission to reduce bias and foster inclusive workplaces. AI Personas for Empathy: Sacha uses custom GPTs to simulate diverse perspectives and enhance client interactions. People First: Despite AI’s utility, she underscores the lasting value of human empathy and connection. Noteworthy Quotes “Good data in, good data out. That’s especially true when it comes to AI.” – Sacha Thompson “AI is my assistant. I even named him Alan Iverson.” – Sacha Thompson “You can’t throw people out the door just because the robots showed up.” – Sacha Thompson “Those overlooked soft skills are the real power skills of the future.” – Sacha Thompson “We're in the trough of disillusionment—but on the other side is opportunity.” – Jeff Torello Key Timestamps 00:00 – Trailer & Introduction: Who is Sacha Thompson? 03:10 – Early conversations on bias in AI at Amazon Web Services 05:58 – Prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and inclusive data strategies 15:20 – What you’d like to do AI for you 21:03 – Leveraging podcast and blog content for AI fine-tuning 24:08 – Automation ideas for outreach, social media, and FAQs 33:28 – The evolution of jobs and human-centered AI use 39:55 – Final thoughts on blending AI with inclusivity and purpose FOLLOW OUR GUEST SACHA THOMPSON ON: LinkedIn: Website: Company LinkedIn: FOLLOW OUR HOST JEFF TORELLO ON: LinkedIn: Website: FOLLOW SINJUN AI ON: LinkedIn: Website: X (Twitter): Instagram: Facebook: FOLLOW AI FOR BUSINESS OWNERS PODCAST ON: Spotify: YouTube: Apple Podcast:
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How AI Is Changing Education for Teachers to Fix Student Disconnection & Boost Agency – Peter Nilsson & Maya Bialik
07/23/2025
How AI Is Changing Education for Teachers to Fix Student Disconnection & Boost Agency – Peter Nilsson & Maya Bialik
In this insightful episode of AI for Business Owners Podcast, host Jeff Torello speaks with Peter Nilsson and Maya Bialik, two leading educators and authors. Maya is the founder of QuestionWell AI, an AI tool designed to help teachers write customized questions, board member at The Plenary, Co. and Peter is a school leader, the Founder, Editor at The Educator's Notebook and Co-Founder of Athena Lab and senior consultant at Aptonym. Together, they discuss how AI can be integrated into education to support both teachers and students. Maya and Peter dive into the complexities of teaching philosophies, the evolution of educational systems, and how AI can bridge gaps in the learning process. They explore the balance between human agency and AI-powered tools, sharing insights on how AI can optimize learning experiences while maintaining personal engagement. This episode is packed with thought-provoking ideas about the role of AI in modern education and how it’s changing the way we think about teaching and learning. Key Takeaways AI in Education: AI is changing the way we understand learning, offering opportunities for personalized learning that adapts to individual needs and learning speeds. The Challenge of Transfer Learning: AI can be used to help students apply their knowledge to new situations, but the challenge of transferring that learning effectively remains. Empowering Teachers and Students: AI tools can automate routine tasks, giving teachers more time to focus on meaningful interactions with students. Personalized Learning Journeys: AI can help students receive personalized instruction, much like a tutor who understands their unique strengths and challenges. Balancing Automation and Human Connection: While AI offers incredible efficiency, human connection and emotional intelligence are essential for a fully rounded educational experience. Noteworthy Quotes "Great AI will help students learn, but it’s the teachers who guide the way." – Peter Nilsson "AI can offer students opportunities to build agency, but we must ensure they also understand the value of struggle and challenge." – Maya Bialik "AI isn’t here to replace teachers; it’s here to empower them to focus on what they do best teach." – Peter Nilsson "The real potential of AI in education is its ability to create personalized learning experiences that are truly meaningful." – Maya Bialik "Just as we teach students to think critically, we must teach them to interact with AI critically as well." – Jeff Torello Key Timestamps [00:00] Trailer and Introduction of Guests – Peter Nilsson & Maya Bialik [04:30] The role of AI in transforming education and personalized learning [06:45] Discussing AI’s impact on teaching philosophies and student engagement [10:15] AI tools for automating teaching tasks and fostering collaboration [13:00] The importance of human connection in education despite AI advancements [17:00] Exploring the balance between efficiency and student development in AI usage [20:30] Transfer learning: How AI helps students apply knowledge [24:23] How AI can help students build agency and responsibility [29:47] The challenge of over-reliance on AI and how to avoid it [34:49] Impact of AI on traditional education systems and future trends [41:03] Teaching AI to be both a tool and a guide for learning [55:43] Ethical considerations in AI-powered education [01:11:20] Closing thoughts on AI FOLLOW OUR GUEST MAYA BIALIK ON: LinkedIn: Websites: FOLLOW OUR GUEST PETER NILSSON ON: LinkedIn: Websites: FOLLOW OUR HOST JEFF TORELLO ON: LinkedIn: Website: FOLLOW SINJUN AI ON: LinkedIn: Website: X (Twitter): Instagram: Facebook:
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How ChatGPT Helps Clinicians Replace 30 Day Rehab and Prevent Fentanyl Relapse with Alex Shohet
07/16/2025
How ChatGPT Helps Clinicians Replace 30 Day Rehab and Prevent Fentanyl Relapse with Alex Shohet
In this compelling episode of the AI for Business Owners Podcast, host Jeff Torello speaks with Alex Shohet, a former tech entrepreneur turned mental health and addiction care innovator. He is a founder & CEO of Evergreen Fund and co-founder and CEO of MyAlyce and Red Door Life. With over two decades of experience in behavioral health, Alex is now leveraging AI to transform how treatment centers manage patient care. He shares how his team uses ChatGPT and custom models to support care teams, reduce relapse rates, and improve client outcomes using behavioral data and structured frameworks. Alex introduces the “12 Dimensions of Human Health and Wellness,” the foundation for his care model, and explains how AI helps assess behavior patterns, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and offer personalized support. From exploring controversial issues like harm reduction to integrating emerging technologies like wearables and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), this episode dives deep into how AI can revolutionize the healthcare space when used responsibly and strategically. Key Takeaways 12 Dimensions of Human Wellness: Alex’s framework includes mental, emotional, relational, and spiritual health, helping guide AI to support treatment across these areas. AI for Behavioral Observations: The team uses AI to track and respond to observable behaviors like missed medication or relationship issues, without using patient names, to maintain anonymity. AI-Enhanced Care Coordination: AI tools help digest complex patient data into 3-minute summaries for time-constrained professionals like psychiatrists and case managers. Training AI with Best Practices: By uploading evidence-based guides, medication regimens, and weekly updates, Alex trains ChatGPT to become a reliable clinical assistant. Early Adopter Mindset: With a thoughtful, exploratory approach, Alex underscores how even small AI experiments can lead to breakthroughs in healthcare operations. Noteworthy Quotes “AI is my best friend. I probably use it all day and night now.” – Alex Shohet “We trained the model to help us understand behavioral patterns without using any patient names.” – Alex Shohet “Recovery is just a general word for improvement across the 12 dimensions.” – Alex Shohet “Good summarization is incredibly powerful. The AI helps us provide condensed, actionable updates to clinicians.” – Alex Shohet “Instead of the provider holding the data, empower the client with their own insights and tools.” – Alex Shohet “Picking the wrong horse doesn’t matter. What matters is using what’s working and staying agile.” – Jeff Torello Key Timestamps [00:00] Trailer and Introduction of guest - Alex Shohet [02:58] How Alex uses ChatGPT to support clinical teams [08:26] The 12 Dimensions of Human Health and Wellness explained [14:11] Weekly cadence and AI-generated updates for clinicians [16:43] Harm reduction, abstinence, and the importance of nuance in recovery [21:23] Using AI for suggestions, summaries, and motivational responses [36:03] What is RAG and how vector databases apply in healthcare [42:48] MCP is better than Gemini or ahead of ChatGPT [44:31] Early adoption mindset and taking first steps with AI FOLLOW OUR GUEST ALEX SHOHET ON: LinkedIn: Instagram: Websites: FOLLOW OUR HOST JEFF TORELLO ON: LinkedIn: Website: FOLLOW SINJUN AI ON: LinkedIn: Website: X (Twitter): Instagram: Facebook: FOLLOW AI FOR BUSINESS OWNERS PODCAST ON: Spotify: YouTube: Apple Podcast:
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AI Tools for Business Owners to Automate Emails and Train on Sales Data with Barry Sendach
07/09/2025
AI Tools for Business Owners to Automate Emails and Train on Sales Data with Barry Sendach
In this engaging episode of the AI for Business Owners Podcast, host Jeff Torello sits down with Barry Sendach, Founder and CEO of Dome Spaces, Dyester Corp and Tentspaces, President at Containers In Motion. Barry shares his entrepreneurial journey and discusses how he is preparing to integrate AI into his business operations. With a strong focus on sales efficiency, customer outreach, and staying ahead of the competition, Barry walks us through his plans to adopt AI for smarter data management, content automation, and market monitoring. Together, Jeff and Barry explore the real-world applications of AI in small business operations, covering use cases like filtering irrelevant emails, automating social media content, and using AI for sales prospecting. They also go into AI models, prompt engineering, and how to train models with business-specific data. Whether you’re just starting to explore AI or looking to level up your small business with automation, this episode offers a practical, down-to-earth look at the opportunities AI brings to everyday business owners. Key Takeaways Starting Small with AI: Barry plans to implement AI gradually beginning with filtering emails and progressing toward training AI with his business data. Two Paths for AI Integration: Jeff explains the difference between fine-tuning AI models and using Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) for dynamic and ongoing data support. AI for Sales Prospecting: Barry aims to use AI to cut through unqualified leads, increase efficiency, and deliver personalized outreach to potential clients. Automating Content Creation: Jeff details how small businesses can automate content workflows from sourcing trending topics to publishing blog posts and social media updates. AI in Education and Life Skills: The conversation explores how AI is reshaping learning and critical thinking, and what that means for future generations. Prompt Engineering: Good input equals good output. Jeff emphasizes the importance of clear, detailed prompts to get the best results from large language models. Noteworthy Quotes “AI is here. It's big. It's going to be bigger. It’s in its infant stages now, but it’ll be as common as having a restroom in a business soon.” – Barry Sendach “We’re going to start with filtering emails, and then train AI to learn about the business, help with research, and drive sales.” – Barry Sendach “AI can monitor trends, generate content, and even identify new competitors before you do.” – Jeff Torello “Give the AI context and detail, you’ll get much, much better output.” – Jeff Torello “Prompt engineering is becoming a new skill. Garbage in, garbage out still applies.” – Jeff Torello Key Timestamps [00:00] Trailer and Introduction of guest - Barry Sendach [04:08] Barry’s current experience with AI and his goals [06:09] The Anthropic/Claude model controversy and AI safety discussion [10:20] Google Gemini 2.5 Pro & emerging trends in AI Models [13:15] Fine-tuning vs. Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) [18:38] Barry’s plan for finding Clients during prospecting [25:14] AI-generated content and the SEO debate [30:01] Broader implications of AI in work and education [35:34] The importance of good prompts and context in AI [37:35] Final thoughts FOLLOW OUR GUEST BARRY SENDACH ON: LinkedIn: Websites: FOLLOW OUR HOST JEFF TORELLO ON: LinkedIn: Website: FOLLOW SINJUN AI ON: LinkedIn: Website: X (Twitter): Instagram: Facebook: FOLLOW AI FOR BUSINESS OWNERS PODCAST ON: Spotify: YouTube: Apple Podcast:
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06/24/2025
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Welcome to AI for Business Owners Podcast, hosted by Jeff Torello. In this show, Jeff takes small and medium business owners on a journey to discover how AI can transform their businesses. With years of experience solving complex problems and navigating the world of technology, Jeff will be joined by a variety of expert guests, from entrepreneurs to industry leaders, who will share their insights on how AI can drive growth, improve decision-making, and streamline operations. If you are just getting started with your business or looking to level up your game, AI for Business Owners is here to help you work smarter, not harder. New episodes are coming soon to your favourite podcast platforms, so be sure to subscribe, and don’t miss any of the upcoming episodes.
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