In this episode of ZERO SHOT, James Gauci and Llew Jury take a hard look at a question many leaders are quietly asking: Did AI actually work for businesses in 2025?

After a year of experimentation, hype, and heavy spending, the hosts reflect on where AI genuinely delivered value, and where it became a costly distraction. From real ROI examples in customer service, voice AI and workflow automation, to failed internal builds, wasted licenses, and over-hyped agent promises, this episode breaks down what actually worked and why.

James and Llew explore:

• Why 2025 became the “year of the dabble” for many organizations

• Where businesses saw real returns — in time, money and capability

• How AI became a money pit for some teams

• Why workflow quality matters more than AI “magic”

• The hidden risks of poorly implemented agents and rushed builds

• What leaders must do differently in 2026 to avoid repeating the same mistakes

This is a grounded reset — helping leaders separate signal from noise, understand where value truly sits, and move into the next phase of AI adoption with clarity and discipline.

This episode is proudly sponsored by PromptCowboy, helping teams turn AI prompts into repeatable, practical workflows that actually deliver results.

AI for business. One shot. Get it right.

Produced by Yennia La Rotta.