Crush the Rush™: The Life-First CEO Podcast
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Crush the Rush™: The Life-First CEO Podcast
589 - How We Use AI Combined with Human Support to Help Clients Scale Smarter (Behind the Scenes Series: Part 2 of 3)
In this week's pep talk, I am sharing how we’re using AI and real human support to help clients move faster without sacrificing connection. It’s the behind-the-scenes look at our hybrid model that’s restoring time—not replacing your role.
In today’s episode, I share:
- 02:30 – Why AI speeds things up but never replaces being seen and supported by real humans
- 03:41 – How I leaned into learning AI from scratch and built tools that reduce spinning and increase clarity
- 04:47 – The process of creating our custom GPTs and why they handle 60% of the heavy lifting
- 05:43 – How our hybrid model blends strategy, systems, and soul for deeper transformation
- 06:31 – What themed office hours look like and how AI drafts help members get more done with less prep
- 07:23 – Why 1:1 strategy calls still matter (and what AI can’t decide for you)
- 08:07 – How daily Slack accountability keeps clients moving with fast, personalized feedback
- 09:42 – The accountability systems we use to track progress without pressure
- 11:48 – Real client examples of using AI to plan faster, repurpose better, and sell more confidently
- 15:39 – The true magic: AI creating space for deeper community, connection, and support
- 16:50 – My final reflection on why “tech with a human touch” is the new standard for sustainable business growth
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