In this episode, Michelle sits down with Kellye Kamp, a business and AI integration expert and founder of SourceKamp. Kellye shares her journey from the advertising world to her deep dive into generative AI and its power to transform businesses. She emphasizes the importance of a human-centered approach in integrating AI into business solutions, helping entrepreneurs and organizations bridge the gap between complex technology and practical applications.

Key Takeaways:

1. The Power of Reinvention: Kellye discusses her career journey, which began in advertising and led her through construction, design, and finally, back into the world of technology. Her realization about missing out on the digital transformation led her to dive into AI, viewing it as the next essential wave in business technology.
2. A Human-Centered Approach to AI Integration: Emphasizing empathy, Kellye shares how she helps clients overcome the initial intimidation of AI by starting with small, non-threatening tasks to introduce them to the technology. From creating bedtime stories to optimizing grocery lists, she makes AI approachable.
3. Building AI Literacy Through Play: Kellye encourages businesses to familiarize themselves with AI by experimenting with playful, low-risk activities before tackling complex business challenges. This approach helps clients develop fluency in using AI tools like ChatGPT, creating a solid foundation for more impactful uses.
4. Tailored Solutions and the Importance of Iteration: Kellye’s consulting process focuses on creating quick-win projects to give clients immediate results. She works collaboratively to build custom solutions in real-time, making it easier for clients to learn and adapt the technology while getting hands-on results.
5. Harnessing GPT Bots for Business: Kellye explains how customized GPT bots can simplify tasks, store knowledge, and provide tailored information. She uses them to store client-specific information, making retrieval and data interaction easier and more focused. She shares an example of creating a GPT bot for a client in HVAC, transforming how they access information and conduct complex calculations.
6. Strategies for Staying Current in AI: Kellye highlights the importance of community and continuous learning. She participates in regular discussions with an AI group to keep up with the latest technology, encouraging others to find groups where they can learn and share insights about AI trends.
7. Future Vision of AI in Work and Creativity: Looking ahead, Kellye sees AI evolving work into a more creative and human-centered experience. She believes AI will help professionals focus on “essential work” by removing routine tasks, allowing them to pursue more meaningful and impactful projects.
8. What’s Next for SourceKamp: Kellye is excited to expand her work with GPT bots and explore agentic AI applications, which can manage tasks autonomously. She envisions helping businesses use these tools to streamline operations, improve client experiences, and create innovative, efficient solutions for common business challenges.

Resources Mentioned:

• SourceKamp Consulting
• Custom GPT Bots

Connect with Kellye Kamp:

• SourceKamp Website
• Kellye Kamp LinkedIn

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