AI vs. Authenticity: Why Your Business Plan Needs Brains, Not Bots | Ep. 62

Welcome back to The BDO Show—where business plans get built in a flash, and even an unexpected front-door visitor can't stop the flow of expert insights!

This week, we're pulling back the curtain on the world of business plans and feasibility studies with our special guest, Bethany McClellan, founder of Rapid Business Plans. Joined by hosts Emily Detor, Ryan Kroge, and Alan Peterson (back from hiatus and a "Robbery on Camera" scare ), we dive into why these documents are more than just a box to check.

If you're a BDO, lender, or borrower, you won't want to miss this rapid-fire discussion on:

🔹 The surprising non-finance background that launched a business plan empire

🔹 Why a well-crafted business plan is your accountability partner (and not just a one-and-done deal)

🔹 How a "borderline" deal can be saved with the right feasibility study

🔹 The critical difference between a human-crafted plan and a ChatGPT special (and why your credit manager will know the difference)

🔹 Why "rapid" isn't just a catchy name – it's a 4-business-day promise (with US-based talent across all time zones!)

🔹 Real-world examples of how a quick pivot on projections can make or break a deal (and save you from unnecessary partners)

🔹 The golden rule for new BDOs: Get your providers involved early (don't be "that guy")

Plus, hear Kroge's take on audiobooks versus physical books , Alan's R.L. Stine reading habits , and a shout-out to the legendary Jeannie Yoder!

👉 Got strong feelings about business plans or an AI-generated horror story? Tell us how you really feel in the comments or email us at [e-mail].

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