Dr. Gurpreet Dhillon, the G. Brint Ryan Endowed Chair of AI & Cybersecurity at UNT, joins us to share decades of insight on the evolution of artificial intelligence. We cover where AI has been, where it’s going, and how small business owners can use it responsibly to gain a real advantage. His advice: don’t just make an AI strategy, build an AI habit. 

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Many businesses are already gaining an advantage with AI, but it’s not too late to catch up. From smarter marketing and faster customer responses to streamlined quoting, invoicing, and reporting, AI is helping companies work more efficiently and grow faster. In this episode, we share real examples of how competitors are using AI and practical ideas you can apply to stay competitive and even pull ahead. 

In this episode of Weeks Ahead AI, we dive into the art of prompting and why it’s the key to unlocking real results with AI. We walk through examples of how we’ve used better prompts to review legal contracts, get medical insights, uncover personal blind spots, role-play tough conversations, and create stronger marketing content. We’ve learned that AI isn’t Google. The more context and authority we give it, the sharper and more actionable the answers become. 

In this episode of Weeks Ahead AI, we dive deep into one of our favorite everyday AI tools: The Plaud Note. We share real-life use cases ranging from sales calls and project documentation to construction punch lists, journaling, and even doctor visits. You’ll hear how Plaud simplifies process mapping, captures critical business knowledge, and integrates seamlessly with tools like ChatGPT, Zapier, and Lucidcharts. If you’ve been wondering how AI can save time and cut costs in your daily operations, this conversation lays out practical examples you can use today. 

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In this episode of Weeks Ahead AI, Brad and Mitch sit down with Jeff Petersen, Senior Digital Marketing Manager and founder of GoodHelp, to talk about how small businesses can use AI and automation to save time and scale. Jeff shares real examples of automating repetitive tasks, explains the difference between traditional automations and “agentic” AI, and breaks down the tools he uses, like Zapier, Make, and N8n, to build smarter systems. From chatbots and research automation to social media content creation, this conversation highlights practical ways entrepreneurs can get hours back each week. If you’ve ever wondered what’s worth automating in your business, this episode is packed with insights to help you decide. 

Jeff's business equips your team with powerful AI agents and automation tools: goodhelpai.net

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Your Brain on ChatGPT: Accumulation of Cognitive Debt when Using an AI Assistant for Essay Writing Task — MIT Media Lab

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In this episode of Weeks Ahead AI, we dive into six of today’s leading AI models: ChatGPT, Grok, Claude, Gemini, Meta, and Microsoft Copilot and share our unfiltered experiences with each. From favorite features to frustrating limitations, we compare how different models handle context, creativity, accuracy, and speed. We also reveal tips for switching platforms without “starting over” and why having multiple AI subscriptions can be a business superpower. Whether you’re a die-hard ChatGPT user or curious about alternatives, this episode will help you choose the right AI tools to keep your business weeks ahead. 

Welcome to the first episode of Weeks Ahead AI, where we explore how business owners and operators can use AI to work smarter, save time, and stay ahead of the curve. We share the story behind the podcast, what “weeks ahead” really means, and what you can expect from future episodes. If you’ve ever felt curious (or overwhelmed) by AI, this show is for you.