Feeling behind in the AI race? You’re not alone.

In this episode, Kim and Hal pull back the curtain on a truth most business owners miss: you’re already paying for AI—you just haven’t turned it on yet.

Whether you’re a solopreneur drowning in admin, a seasoned agency owner juggling compliance, or a local service shop trying to keep up with customer requests—this episode shows you how to unlock the AI already built into the tools you use every day.

From QuickBooks to Calendly, from CRM follow-ups to LinkedIn hiring filters—Kim and Hal walk you through real-world, low-barrier examples of what it looks like to go from stuck to scaling… in just one click.

And in their signature “Coffee Table Conversation,” they share a laugh-out-loud story of using AI to hunt for commercial real estate—with a security guard and a suspicious parking lot moment included.

This isn’t about hype... It’s about help.
And it starts with one click.

Key Takeaways

• Comfort is expensive — while you wait, your competitors are clicking faster
• Olivia, Karla, and Mike: 3 relatable entrepreneurs using embedded AI to win
• Multimodal prompt example: How Kim used AI + IMPACT Framework to bypass real estate gatekeepers
• Hiring in the AI era: Why resumes aren’t enough and what to ask instead
• One Action Challenge: Open a tool you already pay for, find the AI feature—and activate it

Mentioned Tools & Use Cases

• QuickBooks — invoice matching, payment tracking
• Calendly — automated follow-up workflows
• CRM Platforms — AI email templates and reminders
• LinkedIn — AI screening for culture-fit candidates
• Google Gemini / Microsoft Copilot — image-based research + public record lookup
• IMPACT Framework — your step-by-step guide to prompt with purpose

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---Music Credit: “I Am with You” by Dream Cave; EpidemicSound via iStock.com

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