Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast
Episodes
Business Blueprints + Crawler Box
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Business Brain, we’re launching something new: Business Blueprints, a free companion resource that distills each episode̵...
FridAI: Prompt Failure + Micromanaging AI
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Business Brain, Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton celebrate Casual FridAI #751 with a Reward Yourself Day kickoff before diving into t...
Common Ground + Attorney Therapy
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Business Brain, Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton kick off episode #750 by celebrating National Tourist Appreciation Day (and the less...
FridAI, AI Training + Claude Cowork – Business Brain 749
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Business Brain, it’s FridAI and Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton are putting Anthropic’s brand-new Claude Cowork through ...
Distribution > Product – Business Brain 748
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Business Brain, hosts Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton tackle two profit-protecting plays every entrepreneur needs to hear. First up:...
FridAI - DeSkilled by AI
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Business Brain, Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton celebrate Casual FridAI (and Scream Day, April 24th) by flipping the script on a fea...
What’s Your Entrepreneurial Appetite?
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Business Brain, Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton kick things off with the story behind the Candy Man documentary — the David Klein ...
FridAI Automating with AI
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Business Brain, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean get into the nuts and bolts of using AI to supercharge our workflows — starting wi...
What is your Entrepreneurial Appetite?
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Business Brain, Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton dig into the hard lessons of selling a business — and how we can protect ourselves...
FridAI - Bycicles for the Mind
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Business Brain, we explore how AI is becoming the ultimate bicycles for the mind—amplifying our thinking, speeding up execution, ...
Stick Around for Compounding
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Business Brain, we lean into change instead of resisting it and stay in the game long enough for compounding to finally kick in. We...
FridAI - AI Translation and Claude Control
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Business Brain, we explore how AI is rapidly erasing language barriers and expanding opportunity across borders. From real-time tra...
The Two Tokens of Customer Service
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Business Brain, you learn to treat customer service like currency by spending two powerful tokens: the it’s nothing token and the...
FridAI How Can I Help Prompt + Claude Dispatch
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Business Brain, we flip the script on AI and start asking better questions—literally. We experiment with prompts like how can you...
SXSW + The Kids Are Alright
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Business Brain, we step into the electric energy of South by Southwest 2026 and see firsthand how creativity and commerce collide. ...
FridAI - Who's Got Your AI Backup?
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Business Brain, we challenge how much we’re relying on AI—and what happens if it suddenly disappears. Inspired by the spirit of...
Back to Basics and the Cornbread Mafia
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Business Brain, we get grounded by going back to basics—because even seasoned entrepreneurs forget how powerful the fundamentals ...
FridAI Business Blueprints and Skipping Permissions
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Business Brain, we roll into Casual FridAI by unveiling a new concept: Business Blueprints built in beta. Instead of vague ideas, w...
Personality and the Slowest Common Denominator
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
n this episode of Business Brain, we dig into a truth many entrepreneurs miss: selling starts long before the transaction. We explore how personality ...
FridAI Manus and Claude
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Business Brain, we explore how AI tools like Manus and Claude are changing the way entrepreneurs run their businesses. We talk abou...
Your First 100 Customers
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Business Brain, we focus on the power of getting your first 100 customers and why speed beats perfection every time. Instead of ove...
FridAI Pomelli and Lyria
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Business Brain, we dig into FridAI territory with updates, experiments, and smarter AI workflows. We kick things off with a Press R...
Assistants + Systems > Goals
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Business Brain, we flip the script on goal-setting and show why assistants + systems beat goals every time. Instead of obsessing ov...
FridAI: Lindy AI + OpenClaw
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Business Brain, we dive into FridAI with real-world experiments using Lindy and OpenClaw. We break down how we’re actually deploy...
Coopetition and Failing Fast
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Business Brain, we tackle what happens when the market needs a Yarbo competitor—and imitation shows up at our door. When someone ...
FridAI, AI Agent Limits – Business Brain 727
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Business Brain, we confront the real limits of AI agents and what they mean for our workflow. From cleaning up contradictory ChatGP...
Boredom is the Plateau
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Business Brain, we face a hard truth: boredom isn’t a slump—it’s the plateau we built. When things get stable, we can start m...
FridAI, Hiring Agents
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Business Brain, we dig into how AI is quickly becoming a true coworker, not just a tool. We explore deeper ChatGPT personalization,...
Shiny Object Opportunities – Business Brain 724
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Business Brain, you’re challenged to rethink your relationship with shiny objects—are they real opportunities or just distracti...
GPT Shared Chats + Agents – Business Brain 723
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Business Brain, Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton explore how shared chats and AI-first tools are reshaping research, collaboration, a...
Perfection is the enemy of Shipped
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Business Brain, Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton break down why perfection is the enemy of shipped—and why waiting for “ready” ...
FridAI Claude Cowork + AI in Medicine – Business Brain 721
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Business Brain, Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton explore how AI is reshaping creativity, decision-making, and trust in modern busines...
Juliana Berger, QuickBooks Head of Payments
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Business Brain, Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton are joined by Juliana Berger, Head of Payments at QuickBooks, to unpack where founde...
FridAI - CES + AI Consulting
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Business Brain, you get a fast-moving take on CES 2026 and what it signals for real-world AI adoption. You hear how AI showed up ev...
Who Sets the Pace?
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Business Brain, Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton explore a deceptively simple question: who sets the pace in a business? The conversa...
FridAI - No AI Yes Men
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Business Brain, you’re challenged to stop using AI as a polite yes-man and start treating it like a ruthless sparring partner. Yo...
The Power of Your Personal Brand
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Business Brain, you’re challenged to think differently about how people experience you and your business. You explore why your pe...
FridAI - Choosing the Right AI
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Business Brain, you step into the fast-moving world of AI and learn how to choose the right tool for the job. You compare Perplexit...
2025 Year in Review!
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Business Brain, you step back and review what 2025 really taught you as an entrepreneur. You’re challenged to stop being transact...
FridAI - Building with Perplexity + Manus AI
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Business Brain, you explore how tools like Perplexity and Manus AI can move you from scattered ideas to clear execution. You see ho...
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...