Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast

Make Yourself Uncomfortable

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Business Brain, you’re challenged to stop playing it safe and start leaning into the discomfort that drives real growth. You expl...

FridAI - Meta Glasses + AI Troubleshooting

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Business Brain, you take a hard look at the hidden risks of using AI to troubleshoot problems in your business. You learn why trust...

Start Before You're Ready + Demand Avoidance

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Business Brain, you’re challenged to stop waiting for perfect conditions and start before you feel ready. You don’t need every ...

FridAI - Limitless and Privacy

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Business Brain, you dive into the rising tension between innovation, trust, and responsibility in the world of AI. As Shannon and D...

Belief Comes Before Ability

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Business Brain, you learn why belief has to show up before skill ever can. You’re pushed to take action immediately—not by buyi...

The Work IS the Reward + Overdoing Customer Service – Business Brain 706

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Business Brain, you’re reminded that the work itself is the reward—and that avoiding the arrival fallacy is key to building a C...

FridAI Google Antigravity + Context AI

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Business Brain, you dive into a Casual FridAI conversation where Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton explore everything from Google’s ...

Permissionless UTMs and Persistent Pests

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You’re juggling data, marketing, and momentum, and this episode shows you how to turn all three into leverage. You learn why permissionless UTMs let...

FridAI Blind Spot Prompt

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Business Brain, you explore how to use AI as a tool for revealing blind spots you didn’t even know you had. With prompts designed...

Lifestyle Business Complacency

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Adding value in business doesn’t always mean solving every problem — sometimes simply naming the issue helps people unlock their own path forward....

FridAI - GPT Carplay and Context Windows

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You’re living in the future now—where ChatGPT rides shotgun and your car’s dashboard becomes your co-pilot. This week, you’ll explore how AI a...

The Power of Consistency

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You know that consistency is the secret sauce of every successful venture. This episode shows you how showing up—again and again—builds your credi...

FridAI - ChatGPT Tricks + Limitless Pendent

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You’ll learn how to supercharge your entrepreneurial workflow with AI as Shannon and Dave dive into the latest ChatGPT tricks, from snapping store p...

Age is Just Another Wave to Ride

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As you navigate the waves of life and business, this episode reminds you that age isn’t a limitation—it’s momentum. Shannon and Dave dive into h...

FridAI - BrowserAI

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You’re already using AI every day—but are you actually using it smartly? In this week’s Business Brain, Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton explore t...

Motivational Endurance

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You already know that building a business is a marathon, not a sprint—but how do you keep running when the finish line keeps moving? In this week’...

FridAI - Devil's Advocate Prompts

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Business Brain, Dave and Shannon kick off a lighthearted Casual FridAI conversation that revolves around practical AI tips and how ...

10x instead of 2x

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Business Brain, Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton explore the difference between 2x and 10x growth mindsets. Shannon shares a quote fr...

FridAI - ChatGPT Did My Taxes?!

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dave and Shannon open Casual Friday with a Shopify nod, then spotlight listener David’s “vibe-coded” Replit app for high-school sports. His web ...

Dave and Shannon AMA

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dave and Shannon kick off episode 692 with a Shopify sponsor read and dive into listener-submitted interview questions. Jeff’s favorite prompt—“...

FridAI: ChatGPT Tasks + AI in the Movies

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dave and Shannon kick off episode 691 on National Handbag Day, segueing from Shannon’s experiment that grew into selling 7,000 handbags and nearly $...

Execution > Information

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dave and Shannon open episode 690 on National Fluffernutter Day with playful banter before diving into the core theme: “execution is the moat, not i...

FridAI Limitless

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dave and Shannon kick off Casual FridAI by sharing practical body language tactics for Zoom and sales calls: stand to boost energy, avoid crossed arms...

Making Deals

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dave and Shannon kick off Business Brain ep. 688 on World Sake Day by riffing on a San Diego beach rental and the power of being a customer of your co...

FridAI - Compare and Reviews

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 687 opens with sponsors Paka Apparel and Shopify, then dives into a practical compare-and-contrast of LLMs. Dave sticks with ChatGPT for histo...

Creating a Community

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 686 opens with sponsors Shopify and Paka Apparel, plus a quick birthday nod to Dave. Dave recaps a concert trip to Hampton, VA: a cool, round,...

FridAI - Teaching AI to Win

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dave and Shannon open a playful Casual FridAI episode for Talk/Meow Like a Pirate Day, then pivot to an NFL pick’em story: Dave joins a family pool ...

Change and Time Blocking – Business Brain 684

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dave and Shannon open with a light riff on Monte Cristo sandwiches before diving into the theme of embracing change—seasonal shifts, life rhythms, a...

FridAI - Mundane AI and Less Automation

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Business Brain, Dave and Shannon introduce a new Casual Friday segment called “The Mund-AI,” where they explore seemingly munda...

What do you want + The Pot of Gold Myth

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dave and Shannon kick off episode 682 by reframing a core entrepreneurial question: not “define success,” but “what are you building toward?” ...

FridAI - AI Guardrails

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dave and Shannon kick off Casual Friday by troubleshooting a recent recording delay that turned out to be an AI video agent (Opus Clip beta) hammering...

Q&A with Dave and Shannon

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dave and Shannon open episode 680 by diving into listener mail: Mike’s favorite interview question (“How many ways can you use a pencil?”) as a ...

FridAI Leadership + AI SEO

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dave and Shannon kick off this Casual Friday episode with some lighthearted banter about the difference between chop suey and chow mein before diving ...

The 17-37 Rule + Review Culture

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dave opens the episode by sharing about his travels to Dallas for Podcast Movement and then to Toronto with his family, where they finally fulfilled h...

FridAI - Operators and Agents

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Casual Friday episode of Business Brain, Dave Hamilton opens with a heartfelt parenting story sparked by National Tooth Fairy Day, tying it in...

Full Family Buy-In and Sports Guy

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Business Brain, Dave and Shannon kick off with a humorous and enthusiastic celebration of National Bacon Lovers Day, sharing storie...

The Business Brain is Alive

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Business Brain, Dave and Shannon share the launch of their new AI-powered tool built using Delphi.ai, which allows listeners to sea...

Customer Problems and Burning Bridges

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Business Brain, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean open with lighthearted banter about left-handedness before Shannon shares a major mi...

The Delphi Brain and ChatGPT Teams – Business Brain 673

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 673 of Business Brain, recorded on International Beer Day 2025, Dave and Shannon attempt a live experiment: building a “Business Brain”...

To Degree or not Degree

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Prefix: 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #672 for Wednesday, August 6th, 2025 August 6th: Finish Your Degree Day (also Nationa...

FridAI. Gamma + Contract Review

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Business Brain, Dave and Shannon dive into practical AI tools that help business owners and individuals navigate modern tasks with ...

Booze and Texting - But not what you think

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on Business Brain, Shannon kicks things off with a brisket victory, reminding us that even after years of doing something, there’s always a ne...

FridAI - Surrounded by Agents.

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Business Brain, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean dive into the new agent abilities being rolled out by ChatGPT. These agents go beyon...

What are We Working for?

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Business Brain, Shannon Jean shares a powerful metaphor that guides his work and life: the campfire. For him, success is about crea...

FridAI with Non-Typical GPT and Voice Mode – Business Brain 667

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Business Brain, Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton explore the unique and advanced ways they’ve been using ChatGPT, far beyond typica...

Nick Hancock from Direct Outlet Mattresses

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Business Brain, Dave and Shannon welcome guest Nick Hancock from Direct Outlet Mattresses. Nick shares his journey from working a 9...

FridAI with GPT Bank and Credit and Suno Music

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this lively FridAI episode of Business Brain, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean dive into personal experiments with AI tools. Shannon shares how he us...

Energy and Experience – Business Brain 664

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Business Brain, Dave and Shannon kick off by reflecting on their July 4th holiday weekends before diving into an engaging conversat...

FridAI - Replit + CoPilot

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Independence Day episode of Business Brain, Dave and Shannon kick things off by reflecting on unbirthdays, reviews from their listeners, and t...

Fear of the Unknown + Fever Dreams

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Business Brain, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean kick off with a candid conversation about Dave’s recent illness, which includes an...

FridAI with Delphi, ChatGPT and Perplexity

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Casual Friday episode of Business Brain, Dave and Shannon dive into a discussion about Delphi.ai, a tool designed to create a persistent, AI-p...

Overnight Success + Patience is a Currency

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Business Brain, Dave and Shannon pay tribute to Fred Smith, the founder of FedEx, highlighting his pivotal role in the development ...

FridAI – Granola AI + LifeGPT – Business Brain 659

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Want to live your Charmed Life? Then start using AI like your personal CFO. In this week’s episode of Business Brain, Shannon and Dave explore how t...

You Need Patience More Than Money

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You’re building a business—but are you being too impatient? This week on Business Brain, Shannon and Dave dive into why patience often trumps mone...

FridAI - Gmail and Calendar Takeover

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Business Brain episode, Dave Hamilton celebrates the 20th anniversary of his first podcast, Mac Geek Gab, reflecting on how a direct email to ...

I Need Time More Than I Need Money – Business Brain 656

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Business Brain, Shannon Jean kicks off the discussion by highlighting the importance of experimentation through a simple product ca...

FridAI - Projects and Strangers

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Casual Friday episode of Business Brain, Dave and Shannon kick things off with a light-hearted celebration of National Donut Day before diving...

Let them Cancel and Don't Make Excuses

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Business Brain, Dave Hamilton kicks things off by sharing a standout customer service experience with FMPHost, a FileMaker Pro host...

FridAI - Priorities and Calendars

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 653 of Business Brain, Dave Hamilton shares a candid story about a business deal that fell apart after 18 months of negotiations. Despite t...

Survival Entrepreneurship

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 652 of Business Brain, Shannon Jean shares reflections from a recent trip to St. Lucia, highlighting the stark contrast between poverty and...

The Credibility Funnel + FridAI

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 651 of Business Brain, Dave and Shannon dive into the concept of a “credibility funnel”—a precursor or complement to the traditional ...

You Need a 3rd Brain with Michael Greenberg – Business Brain 650

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 650 of Business Brain, Dave and Shannon welcome guest Michael Greenberg from 3rd Brain to explore the essential but often overlooked world ...

Every Business is in the Content Business + FridAI

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 649 of Business Brain, Dave and Shannon focus on the power of consistency and content creation in modern business. Kicking off with a liste...

The EDU Episode

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 648 of Business Brain, Dave and Shannon dive into the evolving landscape of education and its impact on entrepreneurship and the workforce....

FridAI - ShannonGPT + Shopify

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this FridAI episode of Business Brain, Dave and Shannon dive into the evolving future of pay-per-click advertising in a world increasingly dominate...

The Agreement that Saves Partnerships

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Business Brain, Dave and Shannon dive into the value of creating a “working agreement” before starting any business partnership...

Strategy is Choosing What Not to Do + FridAI

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Business Brain, Dave and Shannon dive into a mix of tech, strategy, and entrepreneurship insights. They discuss the mental exhausti...

Leveraging your ADHD Superpower

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Business Brain, Dave and Shannon discuss how traits associated with ADHD—like jumping between ideas, hyper-focus, and high risk t...

FridAI + The 3rd Door

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Business Brain, Dave Hamilton shares a story about a $36,000 IRS refund check he mailed to his bank, which never arrived. After fru...

The 20/80 Opportunity

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Business Brain, Shannon introduces a new concept called the 20-80 Rule, a twist on the traditional 80/20 principle. His version sug...

FridAI - Prompts and Blind Spots

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An AI update from the hosts of the Business Brain podcast. Two powerful prompts to keep you from being left behind and a prompt to analyze your blind ...

Collin Rutherford of Founder Brands

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Colin Rutherford joins the Business Brain podcast to share his entrepreneurial journey. Starting as a Division I hockey player at Dartmouth, he launch...

The Positive Learning Framework + FridAI

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dave and Shannon kick off the episode reflecting on the importance of mindset and self-talk. Dave shares a recent insight: instead of saying “I wish...

The Billionaire Perspective

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Business Brain, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean kick things off with a humorous nod to International ASMR Day before diving into key...

The Consultant Trap

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dave and Shannon discuss the “consulting trap”—the cycle where coaches or consultants trade time for money and get hooked on the immediate grati...

Own Your Content

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean open the episode with a light chat about peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Dave then shares insights from attending S...

Automate Everything

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Business Brain, hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean celebrate National Hot Tub Day by discussing how hot tubs help them decompress...

Everyone is a Customer

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean open episode 634 of the Business Brain podcast by sharing personal updates and diving into a frustrating customer servi...

FridAI - GPT vs. Perplexity, Zoom AI and Bluesky

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Business Brain episode 633 celebrates Twitter Day and discusses Blue Sky, a decentralized social network originally started as a project within Twitte...

Your Customers are Expecting to be Disappointed

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Business Brain, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean reflect on the unpredictable yet inspiring nature of South by Southwest and dive int...

FridAI - NotebookLM

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Business Brain Podcast Episode 631 explores AI applications in business and content creation. Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean discuss a listener’s id...

Discounting Our Own Experiences

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The episode of Business Brain features Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean discussing productivity, mindset, and business strategies. They open with lighth...

FridAI + Listerner Mail

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Business Brain Podcast Episode 629 discusses the role of AI in learning, business, and social media strategy. The hosts, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jea...

Sold But Not Paid

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Business Brain, hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean dive into the challenges of balancing work and life, particularly in sales and...

FridAI and Over-Automating

28 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Business Brain, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean reflect on the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, acknowledging the emotional rolle...

Quitting After the First Failure

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Business Brain, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean discuss Levi Strauss and the origins of blue jeans, highlighting how the company piv...

FridAI + New vs. Better

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of Business Brain explores strategies for innovation, marketing, and leveraging AI to optimize your business. Hosts Dave Hamilton and Sha...

10 Years of Business Brain

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The episode celebrates the 10th anniversary of Business Brain and reflects on the challenges and lessons learned from a decade of podcasting. Dave Ham...

FridAI + Understanding Context

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Business Brain, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean explore the power of AI tools in transforming how entrepreneurs analyze data and str...

The Hunt for Dopamine

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean discuss tips and strategies to stay motivated as entrepreneurs and manage tasks, including “grunt work.” They share...

The FridAI Update - AI for the Rest of Us

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Business Brain, Dave and Shannon talk about how the internet warps our sense of success. Shannon shares how getting 15 likes on a p...

The Only Constant is Change

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Business Brain, Dave and Shannon kick things off with a fun nod to National Shower with a Friend Day. They chat about the show’s ...

Don't Confuse the Delivery System with what You are Selling

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Here’s a summary of the episode: In this episode of Business Brain, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean discuss the importance of understanding what you’...

Living Through Economic Cycles

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean discuss the power of free thinking and the cost of leading an uncommon life. They reflect on Dave’s experience at the...

The 10-Year Overnight Success

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Business Brain episode 617, hosted by Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean, covers insights on business growth, persistence, and the value of consistency. D...

Finding Waves to Ride

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Business Brain episode 616 covers a variety of topics related to business strategies, financial efficiency, and personal development. Hosts Dave Hamil...

Scott Jordan, Founder of SCOTTeVest

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Business Brain, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean interview Scott Jordan, co-founder of the apparel company SCOTTeVEST. Scott shares h...

Using Emotion and Desire in Your Business

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Business Brain, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean discuss Dave’s recent experience at CES 2025, including standout products and the ...

The Every Platform Experiment – Business Brain 613

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Business Brain, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean discuss the concept of “Quitter’s Day,” which falls on the second Friday of Ja...

Getting Comfortable with Chaos

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Business Brain, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean kick off the new year with an insightful discussion on embracing chaos, managing sch...