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In Episode 651 of Business Brain, Dave and Shannon dive into the concept of a “credibility funnel”—a precursor or complement to the traditional sales funnel. Shannon emphasizes how today’s AI tools can elevate a business’s professional image, especially through visual storytelling. He shares how he uses Napkin.ai to visualize abstract business ideas like credibility, customer service, unfair advantage, and storytelling, making complex concepts easier to communicate and more engaging for clients and newsletter readers.
They also explore AI-powered customer support, spotlighting Gumroad’s use of Helper AI to send highly relevant and personalized responses to podcast outreach. Dave praises the system’s ability to recognize context and deliver human-like interaction while being completely automated. Shannon and Dave agree that tools like these now allow small businesses to offer enterprise-level support and engagement—once impossible for solo entrepreneurs.
Finally, the episode wraps with a real-world win: Dave recounts how ChatGPT helped him recover a $37,000 IRS check by coaching him through the phone support maze during tax season. The key takeaway? Treat AI like an executive assistant—ready to guide, solve niche problems, and support your operations. Just be mindful when inputting sensitive data, especially if it involves clients or employees.
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By Shannon Jean & Dave Hamilton4.9
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In Episode 651 of Business Brain, Dave and Shannon dive into the concept of a “credibility funnel”—a precursor or complement to the traditional sales funnel. Shannon emphasizes how today’s AI tools can elevate a business’s professional image, especially through visual storytelling. He shares how he uses Napkin.ai to visualize abstract business ideas like credibility, customer service, unfair advantage, and storytelling, making complex concepts easier to communicate and more engaging for clients and newsletter readers.
They also explore AI-powered customer support, spotlighting Gumroad’s use of Helper AI to send highly relevant and personalized responses to podcast outreach. Dave praises the system’s ability to recognize context and deliver human-like interaction while being completely automated. Shannon and Dave agree that tools like these now allow small businesses to offer enterprise-level support and engagement—once impossible for solo entrepreneurs.
Finally, the episode wraps with a real-world win: Dave recounts how ChatGPT helped him recover a $37,000 IRS check by coaching him through the phone support maze during tax season. The key takeaway? Treat AI like an executive assistant—ready to guide, solve niche problems, and support your operations. Just be mindful when inputting sensitive data, especially if it involves clients or employees.
The post The Credibility Funnel + FridAI – Business Brain 651 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

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