What if I told you there's ONE thing that could make the difference between being a replaceable vendor and becoming an irreplaceable strategic partner for your clients? As a service provider, you're probably already doing amazing work, but if you're missing this crucial element, you might be at risk of getting cut when budgets tighten.

In this episode, I'm going off script from my usual marketing and course creation advice to speak directly to service providers. Drawing from my extensive experience as the CEO on the other side of your invoices, I'm sharing the secret ingredient that will make clients keep you around for the long haul: demonstrated value.

Here's the harsh truth – doing good work and being nice to work with isn't enough anymore, especially in an age where AI can handle many tasks. What makes you truly irreplaceable is showing the strategic impact of your work and tying it directly to your client's bottom line. I'll walk you through exactly how to create simple, effective reports that showcase your value in a way that makes CEOs think, "I can't live without them!"

What you'll learn:

• The key difference between service providers who get kept versus those who get cut
• Why "ticking the box" and delivering on time isn't enough anymore
• How to identify and report on growth metrics that CEOs actually care about
• Practical examples for different service types (email marketers, social media managers, customer support)
• A step-by-step approach to creating simple, powerful monthly value reports
• Why becoming a strategic partner (not just a vendor) is your ultimate goal

Your Next Steps:

• Get our best-seller, The 2-Hour Brand Book: https://gemmabonhamcarter.com/brand 
• Work with Me: https://www.gemmabonhamcarter.com/programs
• What I Use to Run My 7-Figure Business: https://gemmabonhamcarter.com/tools
• Connect on Social: https://www.instagram.com/gemma.bonhamcarter

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Trying to DIY your way through AI isn't showing grit—it's wasting precious time and opportunity. And I say this as someone who LOVES to figure things out myself! 

I'm seeing too many capable founders (especially women) stalling out because they're stuck in what I call "prompt purgatory"—constantly collecting AI resources but rarely implementing them.

What if the shortcut isn't cheating? What if it's actually the smart CEO move that you're avoiding? While you're saving that fifth tutorial to watch "later," someone else has already launched their product or tripled their output with AI doing the heavy lifting. That's the new reality.

I'll share how my own business transformation began when I took a shortcut by investing in a Pinterest course years ago—a decision that collapsed my learning curve from years into weeks and became the foundation for everything I've built since.

What you'll learn:

• Why "shortcutting" with AI is about collapsing timelines, not cutting corners
• The hidden costs of DIYing your way through AI (time, energy, missed opportunities)
• How to shift from "scrappy founder" to "smart CEO" mindset
• What AI mastery in 2025 actually unlocks (building funnels in a weekend, tripling content output)
• Why the entrepreneurs who thrive this year won't be the ones who "kinda know" AI

Resources Mentioned:

• AI Unlocked Summit: https://gemmabonhamcarter.com/ai-unlocked (May 27-29, 2025)

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Today’s episode is a special one—I’m flipping the mic and bringing you the convo from when I was a guest on The Yay for Business Podcast with my internet BFF, Courtney Chaal.

We’re diving deep into all things AI—specifically, how it can actually help you run a smarter, faster, and more FUN business. From hiring a VA to meal planning, building a podcast assistant to launching a brand-new funnel in a weekend—we’re not holding back on the real, tactical stuff.

If you've been tiptoeing around AI or stuck in ChatGPT small talk, this episode will get you fired up to build your own AI dream team and finally get those projects off your dusty to-do list. 

Here’s what we get into:

• Why I started using AI (and how a hotel room scroll sesh changed everything)
• Real-world use cases from my students inside AI Dream Team
• Creating a “future you” AI mentor (yes, it’s as cool as it sounds)
• How to use AI to hire faster, tidy your house, write better emails, and meal plan like a queen
• Behind-the-scenes of my AI Unlocked Summit and what you’ll lear
• What a business looks like when your AI assistants run the backend

Mentioned Resources:

• AI Dream Team: https://www.gemmabonhamcarter.com/programs
• AI Unlocked Summit: https://aiunlocked.co/
• Booked in 5 Days Challenge by Courtney: https://courtneychaal.com
• AI Future You GPT from Courtney’s talk at AI Unlocked

Your Next Steps:

•  Work with Me: https://www.gemmabonhamcarter.com/programs
• What I Use to Run My 7-Figure Business: https://gemmabonhamcarter.com/tools
• Get my $100K Launch Emails: https://learn.gemmabonhamcarter.com/emails
• Connect on Social: https://www.instagram.com/gemma.bonhamcarter

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AI has officially had its glow up moment, and if you're still tossing spaghetti prompts at ChatGPT, you're missing out. 

In this episode, I’m unpacking the shift in how savvy entrepreneurs are using AI to streamline everything—from launches to customer service—and how you can too. I’m also giving the scoop on what’s coming with AI Unlocked 2025 (spoiler alert: founder firesides, next-level workflows, and way more than just flashy tech demos). 

If you’re ready to collapse time and multiply your results, this episode is your official wake-up call. 

Let’s roll the tape.

Mentioned Resources:

• AI Unlocked Summit (FREE ticket): https://gemmabonhamcarter.com/ai-unlocked

Your Next Steps:

• Get our best-seller, The 2-Hour Brand Book: https://gemmabonhamcarter.com/brand 
• Work with Me: https://www.gemmabonhamcarter.com/programs
• What I Use to Run My 7-Figure Business: https://gemmabonhamcarter.com/tools

Connect on Social: https://www.instagram.com/gemma.bonhamcarter

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Want to know the secret behind getting more visibility opportunities that actually convert? It all comes down to understanding personality types - and my guest Linda Sidhu is spilling all the tea about how to leverage this in your business.

Linda is a quiz funnel expert turned community builder who has mastered the art of creating meaningful business connections. After a life-changing health scare, she completely transformed her approach to business partnerships and community building, leading to the creation of her highly successful MixerMind program.

In this episode, we're diving deep into how understanding personality types (based on the DISC assessment) can help you create more effective partnerships and visibility opportunities. Linda breaks down the four key personality types and shares exactly how to approach each one for maximum success. Plus, she reveals her journey from pharmaceutical sales to online business owner, and how a serious health challenge completely transformed her perspective on business relationships.

What you'll learn:
- Why traditional networking strategies might be holding you back
- The 4 personality types and how to pitch to each one effectively
- How to create visibility opportunities that convert at 35%+ 
- Why being a "host" can fast-track your business growth
- The surprising truth about business relationships and genuine connection
- How to leverage your natural personality strengths for better partnerships

Resources Mentioned:
- Take Linda's Visibility Factor Quiz: https://lindasidhu.com/quiz 

Your Next Steps:

-Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gemma.bonhamcarter

-What I Use to Run My 7-Figure Business: https://gemmabonhamcarter.com/tools

-Get my $100K Launch Emails: https://learn.gemmabonhamcarter.com/emails

-Launch Your Course: https://gemmabonhamcarter.com/coursecreatorschool/

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I’m about to jet off to France for a two-week trip, but before I do, I had to hop on the mic and talk about something that's been blowing my mind: AI and the insane amount of time it’s saving me in my business.

A year ago, I was using AI in bits and pieces, but today? My business is running leaner, smoother, and more efficiently than ever. I’m getting more done in a day than I used to in a week—and with a smaller team.

If you’ve ever felt buried under endless tasks in your business (emails, social media, content creation, customer support—the list goes on), this episode is going to be a game-changer.

I’m breaking down:
-How I saved a $2,000/month expense with AI
-Why most people get AI totally wrong and how to shift your mindset
-The exact system I use to produce my podcast in minutes (not hours)
-A step-by-step challenge to find the repetitive tasks sucking up your time
-Why AI isn’t about sitting in front of a screen more—it’s about getting your time back

If you’re still sleeping on AI, this is your wake-up call. Let’s dive in.

Your Next Steps:

-AI Dream Team: Get my exact AI Assistants and plug them into your business: https://gemmabonhamcarter.com/ai

-The 2 Hour Brand Book: https://www.gemmabonhamcarter.com/brand 

-Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gemma.bonhamcarter

-What I Use to Run My 7-Figure Business: https://gemmabonhamcarter.com/tools

-Get my $100K Launch Emails: https://learn.gemmabonhamcarter.com/emails

-Launch Your Course: https://gemmabonhamcarter.com/coursecreatorschool/

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AI is already shaping how we work, create, and run our businesses—but there’s a huge problem: the industry is overwhelmingly male-dominated. And that? That’s a massive missed opportunity.

In this episode, I’m diving into why this matters, how AI bias is already impacting everything, and—most importantly—how you can take up space in AI (even if you don’t have a tech background).

Because here’s the truth: you don’t need to be a coder or an AI expert to make an impact. You just need creativity, vision, and the ability to solve real problems—skills you already have as a business owner.

Let’s stop waiting for permission and start leading. The AI revolution is already happening… are you in the room?

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why AI is already impacting your business (even if you’re not using it yet)
• The real risk of AI being built with only one perspective
• How AI bias is already shaping industries like business, healthcare, and finance
• Why you don’t need to be a tech expert to get involved in AI
• Simple ways to start integrating AI into your business right now

Mentioned in This Episode:

• AI Dream Team – My system for using AI to streamline and actually grow your business: https://www.gemmabonhamcarter.com/ai 
• Not ready for AI Dream Team? Grab the 2-Hour Brand Book to get 10X better results from AI: https://www.gemmabonhamcarter.com/brand 
• Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gemma.bonhamcarter
• What I Use to Run My 7-Figure Business: https://gemmabonhamcarter.com/tools
• Get My $100K Launch Emails: https://learn.gemmabonhamcarter.com/emails
• Launch Your Course:https://gemmabonhamcarter.com/coursecreatorschool

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Want the inside scoop on what's actually working with Facebook ads in 2025? Stephanie from The Modern Ad agency is here to spill all the details, backed by impressive case study results (like helping a language tutoring startup scale to 6-figures and generating 6,000+ leads at under $1.50 each for a sleep coach!).

In this value-packed episode, Stephanie and I dive deep into the current state of Meta ads, exploring everything from messaging strategies that convert to the targeting approaches getting the best results right now. If you've been wondering whether Facebook ads are still worth it or how to make them work for your business, this conversation is exactly what you need.

What you'll learn:
- Why Meta ads are still crucial for business growth in 2025 (and how to stay ahead)
- The exact messaging shift that took one business from crickets to 10x revenue
- Current targeting strategies that are working (and which ones aren't performing as well anymore)
- The ideal cost-per-lead to aim for and what to expect across different niches
- Smart scaling strategies to maintain profitability as you grow
- Why PDF lead magnets are still crushing it (and how to structure your follow-up funnel)

Resources Mentioned:
- The Modern Ad Agency: https://themodernad.com/apply
- Free Guide - Get Your First 50 Leads with $10/Day: https://themodernad.com/10aday

Your Next Steps:
- Work with Me: https://www.gemmabonhamcarter.com/programs 
- What I Use to Run My 7-Figure Business: https://gemmabonhamcarter.com/tools 
- Get my $100K Launch Emails: https://learn.gemmabonhamcarter.com/emails
- Launch Your Course: https://learn.gemmabonhamcarter.com/class/ 
- Connect on Social: https://www.instagram.com/gemma.bonhamcarter

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If you’ve ever tried using AI to help write your content but ended up with something that sounded like a corporate jargon-fest, you’re not alone.

Trust me, I’ve been there—battling ChatGPT like it was my full-time job, trying to get it to write in my actual voice. And for a while, I thought AI was just not cut out for this. But then I realized the issue wasn’t the AI. It was me.

In this episode, I’m sharing the strategy that transformed my AI content from “meh” to magic: creating a *good Brand Book. This one document completely changed the way I run my business, my marketing, and my sales. And the best part? You can create your own in under two hours.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why most AI-generated content sounds like it was written by a robot (because, well, it was)
• The mistake most business owners make when trying to use AI
• How my Two-Hour Brand Book system completely changed the game
• The prompts you need to get AI to actually sound like you
• How Holly Haynes and Kelly Ruta used this system to transform their businesses
• Why this ONE document will make your marketing, content, and sales easier—forever

Mentioned Resources:

• Grab The Two-Hour Brand Book (only $77): https://gemmabonhamcarter.com/brand
• DM me on Instagram and tell me your thoughts: https://www.instagram.com/gemma.bonhamcarter
• Work with Me: https://www.gemmabonhamcarter.com/programs
• What I Use to Run My 7-Figure Business: https://gemmabonhamcarter.com/tools
• Get my $100K Launch Emails: https://learn.gemmabonhamcarter.com/emails

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Instagram in 2025? Let’s be real—it's different. The algorithm is shifting (as always), engagement feels weird, and everyone is wondering: Is Instagram still worth it for business?

Mallory Rowan, Instagram pro and business coach, is here to take over the podcast and spill the tea. She’s been using IG to grow multiple businesses over the last decade, and right now, her reach, email list, and high-ticket offers are thriving—without the content grind.

This episode is packed with case studies, strategies, and the biggest Instagram wins she’s seeing right now. If you want to grow your audience, boost engagement, and turn followers into actual customers in 2025, this one’s for you.

What you’ll learn in this episode:
-The real state of Instagram in 2025 (spoiler: it’s not dead)
-Why you DON’T need to post three times a day (seriously, stop)
-The six content categories you need for a sustainable IG strategy
-Why carousels are having a major viral moment (and how to leverage them)
-How to use IG to grow your email list—without feeling salesy
-The “messy & real” content trend that’s actually working
-The ManyChat automation hack that brings back high engagement

Want to master Instagram for business in 2025? Join Mallory’s workshop!
LINK TO JOIN: http://gemmabonhamcarter.com/mallory 

Connect with Mallory:
📲 Instagram: @malloryrowan
🌎 Website: malloryrowan.com

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