Episode Summary

In this solo episode of The Chat GPT Experiment, host Cary Weston dives into two real conversations he had with business owners—one looking to implement AI into their operations and the other trying to pivot into AI consulting. Cary offers straight-up, no-fluff advice: don't start with AI. Start with your business needs, your strengths, and the problems you're actually trying to solve. From there, tools like ChatGPT can help scale or simplify your work—but they can't create structure where none exists.

3 Key Takeaways

• Don't lead with AI—lead with your business. Identify the specific problem you're trying to solve. AI can help, but it's not the starting point.

• If it's not documented, it can't be scaled. Whether it's pricing info, sales process, or FAQs—get it organized first. Then, AI can actually help.

• Big AI moves can start small. You don't need to become an AI consultant or master every tool. Start with what you already know and build from there.

Special Giveaway: Free Ticket to AI Business World

Cary's longtime friend Michael Stelzner (founder of Social Media Examiner) is hosting AI Business World — a 2-day, practical, hands-on conference for business-minded marketers who want to actually know how to use AI tools in their day-to-day work.

Dates: April 29–30, 2026 Location: Anaheim, California Focus: Practical AI workflows, real tools, and smart strategies for business and marketing Includes: Admission ticket only. No travel or accommodation is included in giveaway.

Enter here: https://chatgptexperiment.com/ai-business-world-ticket-giveaway

Cary offers customized one-on-one ChatGPT training in 60 minute sessions. Find out more information on the sessions, answers to frequent questions, and how to register at www.ChatGPTExperiment.com

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CONNECT WITH CARY

ChatGPT Podcast Website: www.ChatGPTExperiment.com Marketing Podcast: www.PracticalMarketingShow.com Cary's Agency Website: www.CMWeston.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryweston

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MUSIC CREDITS The instrumental music used in this podcast is called "Curious" by Podington Bear.