The Dumb Monkey Show - Simplifying AI for business leaders

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Your best people won’t stay forever—but their knowledge can.

In this episode, I reveal how to build an “AI brain” that captures your organisation’s most valuable asset: human expertise. This isn’t just about plugging in ChatGPT. It’s about designing systems that store structured data, unstructured files, and even tacit knowledge—so that when people leave, their know-how stays.

Here’s what I cover:

• How to extract and store real-world expertise from your team
• Why tacit knowledge is the most valuable (and the easiest to lose)
• Tools like vector databases, Microsoft Copilot, Rewind, and RAG systems
• How I built my own AI brain — and what it actually does
• The critical risks around privacy, access, and consent

If you're building a smarter, more scalable organisation, this episode will give you the blueprint to start capturing what really matters — before you lose it. 

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Most businesses rushed to adopt AI — but skipped the one thing that could’ve protected them: governance.

In this episode, I sit down with Davina to unpack why AI governance should’ve been the very first conversation leaders had. From shadow AI and privacy risks to policies that actually work, we break down what good governance looks like — and why most businesses are still getting it wrong.

You’ll learn:

• What AI governance really means (beyond just a policy doc)
• How to manage tools like Canva AI and Microsoft Copilot in your workplace
• Real risks: from hallucinations to data breaches
• The difference between “banning AI” and “governing AI”
• How to build an AI policy and rollout framework that people actually follow

If you're a founder, manager, or even just AI-curious — this episode will help you stay ahead of the curve, without falling into compliance chaos.

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Most businesses have no idea their website is becoming invisible. 

In this episode of The Dumb Monkey Show, Davina and I unpack one of the biggest shifts happening right now. People are no longer finding businesses through Google searches. They are asking AI tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI Search to find the best person for the job. Customers may never even visit your website. The AI makes the recommendation and sometimes completes the transaction for them. 

We break down:
• Why many businesses have already seen an 80 percent drop in search visibility
• How large language models decide who to recommend
• Why SEO alone will not save you
• How AI judges your authority, structure and content quality
• Why accessibility and schema matter more than ever
• What AI browsers like Atlas and Comet mean for your traffic
• The rise of AI driven shopping and its impact on e commerce
• How to build an AI visibility strategy that actually works 

If you are a business owner, marketer or founder, this episode is your guide to staying visible in the age of AI and keeping your brand in front of customers. 

Listen now and future proof your online presence. 

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Are we at the beginning of an AI-driven jobs apocalypse?

In this episode, Aamir Qutub and Davina Montgomery unpack one of the biggest questions of our time: what happens when AI doesn’t just help humans work — it replaces them?

From Amazon’s 30,000 layoffs to mass cuts across banking, government, and manufacturing, the shift is real and accelerating. Aamir warns that unlike past revolutions, AI isn’t just a tool. It’s a doer. And if businesses, governments, and workers don’t adapt fast enough, the social and economic consequences could be huge.

But it’s not all doom and gloom. You’ll also hear how transparency, ethics, and upskilling can help us navigate this new era — and why generalists who can think broadly, solve problems, and use AI effectively will be the ones who thrive.

What You’ll Learn

• Why today’s layoffs are different from past tech shifts
 • How AI concentrates wealth — and what that means for society
 • The danger of rushing automation without oversight
 • How to future-proof your career with “AI generalist” skills
 • Why transparency and education matter more than ever

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🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWVhMCSe1rZ_ADoUucOO5Ns-GmmyZ-4co
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When your clients start using GPT — you know the game has changed.

In this episode of The Dumb Monkey Show, Aamir Qutub and Divina Montgomery sit down with Simon Quirke, CEO and Founder of Graceview, a RegTech startup using AI to make compliance effortless.

Simon shares how his journey from lawyer to entrepreneur led him to tackle one of the hardest problems in business: keeping up with constantly changing regulations. He explains how Graceview monitors thousands of regulatory sources in real time — building a “regulatory fingerprint” that companies can trust, while ChatGPT and Google models struggle with accuracy.

We also dive into:

• The future of law in an AI-powered world
• Why data ownership will define the next decade
• How to build a startup around a complex, valuable problem
• The mindset and hustle required to survive the startup rollercoaster

Whether you’re in law, tech, or leadership — this conversation shows how AI isn’t replacing professionals, it’s redefining their value.

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Are you trusting what you see online? 

In this episode, Aamir Qutub and co-host Davina Montgomery explore how AI-generated content is reshaping trust, creativity, and business — and what happens when companies rush into automation without preparation. 

From OpenAI’s new Sora 2 model that creates ultra-realistic videos to a $440,000 AI-written government report gone wrong, this conversation dives deep into the balance between innovation and integrity. 

You’ll learn how to use AI boldly — without losing your authenticity — and why training your people before deploying new tech might just save your brand.  

What’s inside:
• How OpenAI’s Sora 2 is changing video, social media, and storytelling
• The rise of deepfakes and misinformation — and how to spot them
• Why authenticity and trust are now business currencies
• Real-world AI fails: Deloitte’s fake report & the Commonwealth Bank voicebot debacle
• How to “fail fast” the right way: train first, test safely, then scale confidently  

Resources & Links:

📲 Dumb Monkey AI Academy → https://dumbmonkey.ai/

📱 Dumb Monkey App → https://dumbmonkey.ai/dl

📘 The CEO Who Mocked AI (Until It Made Him Millions) → https://mybook.to/dumbmonkeypodcast

🚀 Enterprise Monkey → https://enterprisemonkey.com.au 

🛠️ Tools & Platforms Mentioned 

 Sora 2 (OpenAI) → https://openai.com/sora

 ChatGPT (OpenAI) → https://chat.openai.com/

 Adobe Content Authenticator → https://contentauthenticity.org/

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Are you stuck spending hours on emails, scheduling, or manual follow-ups that AI could easily handle for you?

In this episode, Aamir Qutub and co-host Davina Montgomery go hands-on with the best AI automation tools that are changing how businesses work — no coding required. From managing your inbox with Fixer.ai to connecting entire workflows using Make and n8n, they show how to turn everyday tasks into self-running systems.

You’ll also learn how to keep your automations safe, accurate, and human-friendly — plus how these tools are creating new career paths for “AI automation orchestrators.”

What’s inside:

• The difference between task automation and true AI-driven orchestration
• How tools like Fixer.ai, Make, n8n, and Perplexity simplify your daily work
• Real-world examples: email triage, meeting scheduling, research, presentations, and creative workflows
• Guardrails: privacy checks, approval flows, and data-protection tips that keep your info secure
• How to build your first automation without writing a single line of code
• Why automation isn’t about replacing people — it’s about freeing them to focus on what matters most

Resources & Links:

🐒 Dumb Monkey AI Academy → https://dumbmonkey.ai/

⚙️ Make.com → https://www.make.com/

🔁 N8N → https://n8n.io/

💬 ChatGPT → https://chat.openai.com/

✍️ Claude → https://claude.ai/

🔍 Perplexity AI → https://www.perplexity.ai/

🎨 NanoBanana → https://nanobanana.com/

📄 Hubdoc → https://www.hubdoc.com/

💼 Xero → https://www.xero.com/

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AI automation isn’t just for tech giants anymore — it’s the new superpower for every business.

In this episode, Aamir Qutub and Davina Montgomery dive into the real-world automations transforming marketing, sales, and everyday operations. From using ChatGPT and Claude to run entire content workflows, to setting up no-code agents in Make.com and N8N, they unpack how smart leaders are saving hours, cutting costs, and scaling faster.

What’s inside:

• How Aamir’s team built a fully automated marketing system that turns one blog into 60+ pieces of content
• How AI agents are now handling client inquiries, proposals, and even tenders — in minutes, not days
• Why the “secret sauce” still lies in human creativity and strategic thinking
• Practical tips to start automating your own workflows — without losing the human touch

Resources & Links:

🐒 Dumb Monkey AI Academy → https://dumbmonkey.ai/

⚙️ Make.com → https://www.make.com/

🔁 N8N → https://n8n.io/

💬 ChatGPT → https://chat.openai.com/

✍️ Claude → https://claude.ai/

🔍 Perplexity AI → https://www.perplexity.ai/

🎨 NanoBanana → https://nanobanana.com/

📄 Hubdoc → https://www.hubdoc.com/

💼 Xero → https://www.xero.com/

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In this episode of The Dumb Monkey Show, Aamir Qutub and Davina Montgomery break down exactly how AI lets anyone start and scale a real business—whether you’re freelancing, consulting, or building a product. From landing your first clients to auto-writing press releases and prepping investor pitches, we map the steps and the stack.

What’s inside:

• The 3 levels of AI businesses: gigs → expert services → product/startup
• Simple services you can sell today (image/video editing, proofreading, research)
• Turning industry expertise into an AI-powered consultancy (PR, compliance, award entries)
• Building a lean “LinkedIn ghostwriting” agency with agents + automation
• Tools to know: Make.com (automation), Clay (prospecting), Instantly & HeyReach (outreach)
• From concept to prototype fast with Lovable, Replit, or Bolt
• How to validate demand, design a pitch deck, and rehearse investor Q&A with AI
• Pricing and packaging: why clients still pay for human judgment (plus AI speed)

Quick start framework:

1. Identify a painful problem in your field
2. Validate with real people (AI-assisted customer discovery)
3. Draft your model, brand, and site with AI
4. Use automation + outreach tools to win your first customers
5. Iterate, niche down, productize

Resources & Links

🐒 Dumb Monkey AI Academy → https://dumbmonkey.ai/

📱 Dumb Monkey App → https://dumbmonkey.ai/dl

📘 The CEO Who Mocked AI (Until It Made Him Millions) → https://mybook.to/dumbmonkeypodcast

🚀 Enterprise Monkey → https://enterprisemonkey.com.au

⚙️ Make.com (Automation Workflows) → https://www.make.com/

🔍 Clay (Lead Generation & Outreach) → https://www.clay.com

✉️ Instantly (Cold Email Automation) → https://www.instantly.ai

🤝 HeyReach (LinkedIn Outreach Automation) → https://www.heyreach.io

🧠 Lovable (AI App Builder) → https://lovable.ai

⚡ Bolt (AI Startup Builder) → https://bolt.new

💻 Replit (AI Coding Sandbox) → https://replit.com

🍌 NanoBanana (AI Image Model) → https://nanobanana.ai/

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Are you stuck doing repetitive, boring tasks that could easily be automated? In this episode, Aamir Qutub and co-host Davina Montgomery explore how AI-powered automation is freeing businesses from “robot work” and delivering measurable savings.

From sales pipelines and proposals to content creation and customer updates, they show how tools like Make and n8n let you build workflows that run themselves — without needing a coding team. Plus, we dig into the guardrails that keep automations safe, accurate, and human-friendly.

What’s inside:

• The difference between assistants and full automation (and why it matters)
• How to find your “top 3 hated tasks” and automate them first
• Tools to get started: Make, n8n, Whisper, GPT modules
• Real-world examples: CRM data entry, proposals, podcast repurposing
• Guardrails: logs, human-in-the-loop, and simple risk matrices
• Why automation isn’t job replacement — it’s job optimization

Resources & Links:

📲 Dumb Monkey AI Academy → https://dumbmonkey.ai/

📘 The CEO Who Mocked AI (Until It Made Him Millions) → https://mybook.to/dumbmonkeypodcast

🚀 Enterprise Monkey → https://enterprisemonkey.com.au