In this episode of Business Brain, we dig into a question that’ll save you money and focus: before you buy yet another AI tool, ask the tools you already have if they can do the job. We walk through how connecting your existing stack—using AI as the glue—often beats chasing hundreds of shiny single-purpose apps down the rabbit hole. Shannon shares how linking Claude to his Kajabi community surfaced which members had gone quiet so he could re-engage them, and we talk through the real litmus test for every new tool: what’s the most important thing you can do right now to actually move revenue? Because productivity that doesn’t move the bottom line is just busywork in disguise. Then we get into MCP connectors—the model context protocol that lets your AI talk directly to your internal systems—and why building one is a game changer if you’re forever fielding “can you look this up for me” emails. Dave breaks down the read-only connector he built for BackBeat’s ad system, how it gets him out of the way of his own process, and even how AI spotted a hidden pattern in his health data that no human would’ve caught. Connect your tools, pick the right model for the job, and stop paying for glue you don’t need—that’s how we keep living the Charmed Life. We’ll see you Friday. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #775 for Casual FridAI, July 31, 2026 July 31st: National Talk In An Elevator Day 00:02:58 Don’t look for another tool, connect the tools you have SaaS-pocalypse 00:10:16 SPONSOR: Shopify: Own your customer relationships. Own your revenue. Start with a free trial at Shopify.com/BusinessBrain. 00:11:39 I built an MCP Connector 00:17:05 Business Brain 775 Outtro This Episode’s Big Takeway: Use AI to connect your business tools together Check out Business Brain Blueprints Tell Your Friends! Business Blueprints Review Business Brain Subscribe to the show [email protected] Call/Text: (567) 274-6977 X/Twitter: @ShannonJean & @DaveHamilton, & @BizBrainShow LinkedIn: Shannon Jean, Dave Hamilton, & Business Brain Facebook: Dave Hamilton, Shannon Jean, & Business Brain The post FridAI: You Don’t Need Another Tool – Business Brain 775 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

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