In this episode of Business Brain, Dave and Shannon introduce a new Casual Friday segment called “The Mund-AI,” where they explore seemingly mundane ways they’re using AI tools like ChatGPT in everyday life. Dave shares how he used ChatGPT to make sense of repeated acquisition emails for his business, asking the AI to analyze patterns and even generate template responses. Shannon highlights using ChatGPT as a complete replacement for search engines, especially for things like troubleshooting YouTube TV limitations or checking fishing regulations—tasks that would have been tedious with traditional search tools. Dave even explains a clever workaround using Tailscale to make streaming services work in multiple locations by routing traffic through a home network exit node.

The hosts emphasize how AI is reshaping simple, daily problem-solving. They share examples like using ChatGPT to identify obscure lighting components or generate podcast interview questions. The theme is clear: what feels mundane to one person might be a lightbulb moment for another—so sharing these use cases is valuable. They encourage listeners to send in their own examples for future episodes.

Toward the end, Shannon introduces a concept inversion: when starting something new, it’s better to avoid automation at first. He shares a story about stagnant Instagram growth despite hiring an agency, only to gain traction after manually asking followers via his newsletter. They discuss how deep involvement early on leads to better understanding, making future automation more effective. The episode closes with a promotion for free Perplexity Pro subscriptions and their usual mix of business tips and charm.

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