In this episode of Business Brain, we dig into the question of who really controls AI. We trade notes on Anthropic’s new Mythos model and its Fable guardrails — including a jaw-dropping account...

In this episode of Business Brain, we dig into how a little personality goes a long way in business. We talk about turning our interests into businesses (and yes, making a chunk of our lives...

In this episode of Business Brain, we dig into why data centers and AI have suddenly become public enemy number one. Shannon unpacks the wave of negative press and protests, and the fascinating...

In this episode of Business Brain, we get into the balance between digital and analog life. Shannon makes the case that being “too online” dulls us, and that we need a real mix of screen time and...

Entrepreneurs: how to tame your AI expenses, cut wasted tokens, and manage team usage before costs spiral.

Why every business is in the experience business—and how entrepreneurs can build experiences customers seek out and remember.

In this episode of Business Brain, we get practical about putting AI to work on the everyday stuff, not just the big business plays. Shannon walks through building a custom food log with Claude after...

In this episode of Business Brain, we dig into what happens when a holiday throws off your rhythm. Dave detached over Memorial Day weekend and paid for it on Tuesday, proof that a long weekend needs...

In this episode of Business Brain, we kick off Casual Friday AI with Dave’s pitch to learn Markdown — the plain-text format that every AI engine now prefers. Skip it, and you’re burning tokens...

In this episode of Business Brain, we dig into the messy, human side of managing a team — specifically what happens when you take over customer service and realize the old habits have to go. Dave...

In this episode of Business Brain, we unpack why so many websites still have terrible search even with AI everywhere — and it comes down to tokens. We break down what a token actually is, why...

In this episode of Business Brain, we’re launching something new: Business Blueprints, a free companion resource that distills each episode’s topics into actionable playbooks complete with...

In this episode of Business Brain, Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton celebrate Casual FridAI #751 with a Reward Yourself Day kickoff before diving into the art of focus with “Don’t Think, Just...

In this episode of Business Brain, Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton kick off episode #750 by celebrating National Tourist Appreciation Day (and the lesser-known National Phone In Sick Day) before...

In this episode of Business Brain, it’s FridAI and Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton are putting Anthropic’s brand-new Claude Cowork through its paces — using it with a Manager to handle real...

In this episode of Business Brain, hosts Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton tackle two profit-protecting plays every entrepreneur needs to hear. First up: why you absolutely should be charging credit...

In this episode of Business Brain, Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton celebrate Casual FridAI (and Scream Day, April 24th) by flipping the script on a fear a lot of builders are sitting with right now:...

In this episode of Business Brain, Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton celebrate Casual FridAI (and Scream Day, April 24th) by flipping the script on a fear a lot of builders are sitting with right now:...

In this episode of Business Brain, Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton kick things off with the story behind the Candy Man documentary — the David Klein story of Jelly Belly fame — then pivot to a fun...

In this episode of Business Brain, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean get into the nuts and bolts of using AI to supercharge our workflows — starting with how Wednesday’s live brainstorming session...