In this episode of Business Brain, you’re challenged to stop using AI as a polite yes-man and start treating it like a ruthless sparring partner. You learn how to pressure-test your thinking before you ever type a prompt by defining the real decision, the outcome that actually matters, and the constraints you refuse to break. Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton walk you through using AI to surface opposing viewpoints, rank options by impact instead of effort, and expose second-order consequences that can make or break your strategy. This is how you sharpen judgment instead of outsourcing it.

You’re also reminded that adaptation has no age limit, with a perfect real-world example that proves curiosity beats complacency every time. Whether you’re refining decisions or embracing new tools, the message is clear: stay flexible, stay critical, and keep building your Charmed Life by thinking better, not just faster.

• 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #717 for Casual FridAI, January 9th, 2026
  • January 9th: Static Electricity Day
• 00:01:21 Your Chat AI should be your sparring partner, not your yes-man
  • Ruthless AI Test
    • Before using AI, answer:
      • What decision am I trying to improve?
      • What outcome actually matters?
      • What constraints must not be violated?
      • What would ‘great’ vs ‘average’ look like?
    • Then use AI to:
      • Generate multiple opposing viewpoints
      • Rank options by impact, not effort
      • Simulate second-order consequences
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• 00:11:03 98-year-old mom using Meta Glasses
  • Keep adapting, folks!
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In this episode of Business Brain, you’re challenged to think differently about how people experience you and your business. You explore why your personal brand is more powerful than any logo or company name, because people connect with you first. From lessons inspired by Crazy Eddie to the idea of the Alter Ego Effect, you’re reminded that sharing what you’ve learned—and giving yourself permission to evolve—builds trust faster than polished marketing ever could.

You also learn how consistency compounds over time, why replying first with value puts you on the radar of bigger players, and how small daily actions can lead to a Charmed Life. Whether you’re heading to CES or simply rethinking your direction, the message is clear: show up, add value, and play the long game. If the lottery were free, you’d play every day—so why wouldn’t you do the same with your personal brand?

• 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #716 for Wednesday, January 7th, 2026
  • January 7th: I Am a Mentor Day
• 00:01:10 Heading to CES and making it valuable
• 00:02:19 Give yourself permission to change your mind
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• 00:10:45 Personal brand
  • Remembering Crazy Eddie
  • Your personal brand is far more powerful for people to connect with
  • It’s easier for people to connect with YOU than it is to connect with a company
  • The Alter Ego Effect
  • Share things you’ve learned
  • Reply first – Add valuable content to larger accounts
  • Be Consistent
  • If a lottery was free, would you play every day?
• 00:21:34 Business Brain 716 Outtro
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In this episode of Business Brain, you step into the fast-moving world of AI and learn how to choose the right tool for the job. You compare Perplexity, ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, with real-world insight into why Perplexity may hallucinate less right now. You explore purpose-built tools like Gamma AI for presentations, NotebookLM for research, Manus AI for automation, and creative powerhouses like Sora AI and Google Veo. The focus is simple: stop chasing shiny objects and start picking AI that actually moves your business forward.

You also hear how AI is showing up in everyday workflows with Loom AI and Zoom AI, making communication faster and smarter. The episode wraps with the 2025 Business Brain MacBook Giveaway winner announcement, reinforcing why listening with intention can pay off. It’s all about making better decisions, working smarter, and building your own Charmed Life with the right mix of strategy and technology.

• 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #715 for Casual FridAI, January 2nd, 2026
  • January 2nd: National Science Fiction Day
• 00:01:31 Choosing the right AI
  • Perplexity vs. ChatGPT vs. Claude vs. Gemini
  • Anecdotally, Perplexity hallucinates less than ChatGPT today
  • Gamma AI for creating presentations
  • NotebookLM
  • Manus AI
  • Google Veo
  • Sora AI
  • Loom AI
  • Zoom AI
• 00:11:56 2025 Business Brain MacBook Giveaway Winner — Scott, aka “BB Review-WeRPID-A Must-Listen for Anyone with a Growth Mindset” from 663 on July 4th, 2025
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• 00:16:15 Business Brain 715 Outtro
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