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PODCAST

AI Made Easy for Business

Jeremy Ryan, Jim Donio

”AI Made Easy for Small Business” by Polarity.biz is a lively podcast hosted by successful small business owners, Jim Donio and Jeremy Ryan, offering practical insights and strategies to help fellow entrepreneurs harness the power of AI, boost competitiveness, and drive growth—all with a dash of humor and fun. No prior AI experience is necessary.

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All Episodes

00:30:26

Are We All Doomed?

AI Made Easy for Business ·

2025/07/09

AI'S JOKEWhat do you call a parade of rabbits hopping backward?A receding hare-line.TOOLS & RESOURCESArticle: "Are We All Doomed?' The CEO of Fiverr Says AI Is Definitely Taking Your Job. Here's What to Do About It.”https://www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/fiverr-ceo-says-ai-will-take-your-job-heres-what-to-do/491198Fiverr: https://www.fiverr.com/categories/ai-servicesPeoplePerHour: https://www.peopleperhour.com/services/artificial+intelligence?ref=searchTAKEAWAYSAI is transforming the job market,

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00:27:28

Muse or Machine?

AI Made Easy for Business ·

2025/07/02

AI'S JOKEWhy didn't the skeleton enter the cooking contest?I don't know, why?Because he didn't have the guts.TOOLS & RESOURCESTop French chefs warm to AI in the kitchen (https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/top-french-chefs-warm-ai-092643127.html)Mr. Cook (https://www.mrcook.app/en/tools/recipe-generator)TAKEAWAYSMichelin stars originated from a tire company to guide diners.AI is becoming a significant topic among chefs.Culinary excellence can be found at various price points.AI can help chefs identify

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00:23:53

Launch Mode

AI Made Easy for Business ·

2025/06/25

AI'S JOKEWhat's a bootstrapper's favorite financial model?I don't know what.Excel and denial.TOOLS & RESOURCESA fireside chat with Sam Altman OpenAI CEO at Harvard University (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVRHTWWEIz4)Tooljet (https://www.tooljet.ai/)TAKEAWAYSNow is the best time to start your career.AI democratizes access to information and tools.Small businesses can move faster than large corporations.Being nimble is a key advantage in entrepreneurship.Don't wait for the perfect moment to adopt

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00:24:55

Pitch Perfected

AI Made Easy for Business ·

2025/06/18

AI'S JOKEWhy don't most startups believe in budgeting?Don't know why.Because runway is just a suggestion, not a destination.TOOLS & RESOURCESThe Narrow Pathways to Wealth: Family Businesses and Employer‑Business Ownership (https://www.gallup.com/analytics/643103/jpmc-kauffman-wealth-pathways.aspx)Granter.ai (https://granter.ai/)Dectopus (https://www.decktopus.com/)TAKEAWAYSMost startups view runway as a suggestion, not a destination.Lack of capital is a significant barrier for new businesses.Many

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00:12:40

Breaking Down Silos

AI Made Easy for Business ·

2025/06/13

TAKEAWAYSIt's a great time to be alive despite challenges.AI is democratizing knowledge and access to tools.Building a search engine to simplify tool discovery.Community knowledge is essential for growth.Breaking down silos enhances collaboration.AI can help individuals overcome learning barriers.Learning curves are being accelerated by technology.Community preparedness is key to success.AI can assist in understanding deficits.Collaboration between AI and humans is powerful.CHAPTERS00:00 Celebrating

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00:22:19

SEO → AIEO

AI Made Easy for Business ·

2025/06/11

AI'S JOKESocial media is like a refrigerator. That's what the AI says. Social media is like a refrigerator. Every few minutes you open it to see if anything interesting is there, even though you know it's the same old stuff.TOOLS & RESOURCESOpenAI is building a social networkContent Shake by SEMRush/Neuron WriterTAKEAWAYSSocial media is often compared to a refrigerator, constantly checked for new content.The integration of AI into social media could lead to significant changes in user

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00:21:57

Nerdy Talk

AI Made Easy for Business ·

2025/06/04

AI'S JOKEWhat's the difference between a spam caller and a mosquito?One is an annoying pest that buzzes in your ear and won't leave you alone until you swat it, and the other is an insect.TOOLS & RESOURCESHow AI Voice Agents Are Changing The Game For Startups In 2025Echo.winTAKEAWAYSAI voice bots can revolutionize customer service.They operate 24/7 without the need for breaks.Modern AI is not the old school IVR systems.AI can handle complex tasks like scheduling and payments.Businesses can save

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00:17:49

File Fab

AI Made Easy for Business ·

2025/05/28

AI'S JOKEOur office got a new AI system to handle document filing. It scanned everything, learned our workflow, renamed all of our files, and reorganized all of our folders. Now, the only file anyone can find is final_final_use-this-one_3.PDFTOOLS & RESOURCESHow To Simplify Document Management With Generative AIGoogle GeminiTAKEAWAYSTAI can streamline document management but requires initial hard work.Effective file organization is crucial for AI efficiency.The intersection of AI and infrastructure

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00:30:42

Polite Prompts

AI Made Easy for Business ·

2025/05/21

AI'S JOKEPoliteness is when someone sneezes in a Zoom meeting and seven people instinctively say, bless you, even though their mics are off and the person sneezing was a cat in the background.TOOLS & RESOURCESWhy Are We Polite to ChatGPT?YesChatTAKEAWAYSTone and approach significantly influence AI communication.Personal experiences shape how we interact with technology.The voice and personality of AI affect user engagement.AI can streamline complex tasks, saving time and effort.Emotional dynamics

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00:27:48

Task Tamer

AI Made Easy for Business ·

2025/05/14

TOOLS & RESOURCESThe Rise of Artificial Intelligence at JPMorganShopify CEO says staffers need to prove jobs can't be done by AI before asking for more headcount Equaltime.ioTAKEAWAYSAI is being deeply integrated into financial institutions for efficiency.Cultural shifts in hiring practices are emerging due to AI.Small businesses can leverage AI to eliminate busy work.AI tools can help summarize and transcribe meetings effectively.Proactive business strategies can lead to better outcomes than

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00:03:26

Jeremy Claudes Around

AI Made Easy for Business ·

2025/05/09

TakeawaysA TikTok video about Claude's Google integration sparked interest in AI productivity toolsThe hosts realized they already had access to Gemini through their Google Workspace subscriptionGemini is not enabled by default in Google Workspace and requires administrator activationOnce enabled, Gemini appears in the top right corner of all Google Workspace appsGemini can help organize emails without needing expensive third-party plugins ($20-40/month)Using existing tools effectively can be more

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00:23:56

Copy Cat

AI Made Easy for Business ·

2025/05/07

Tools & ResourcesU.S. Copyright Office issues highly anticipated report on copyrightability of AI-generated works Glaze by the University of ChicagoTakeawaysRecent rulings emphasize the need for human intervention in AI-generated works.AI cannot replace human ingenuity in creative processes.Copyright laws are currently ambiguous regarding AI outputs.Documenting the creative process is crucial for protection.AI-generated music raises questions about authenticity.The legal landscape surrounding AI and

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00:08:46

Jim Plays A Game: Are Robots (and AI) Psychopaths

AI Made Easy for Business ·

2025/05/02

TakeawaysRobots are often labeled as sociopathic, but this may not be accurate.Psychopathy is marked by a lack of empathy, while sociopathy is more impulsive.AI can be seen as psychopathic due to its lack of empathy and remorse.The emotional responses we have to AI may reflect our own needs.Humor and empathy are intertwined, and AI struggles with both.Labels like sociopathy and psychopathy carry significant meaning.Understanding AI's nature is crucial for its integration into society.Humans often

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00:18:11

Leap Frogging

AI Made Easy for Business ·

2025/04/30

Tools & ResourcesThe Guardian, “‘It’s happening fast’ – creative workers and professionals share their fears and hopes about the rise of AI”Miro AiJokesWhat do you call a frog with no legs? It doesn't matter.Why don't frogs use iPads? Because they prefer lily pads.TakeawaysThe pace of technological change is accelerating.Businesses must focus on what matters most to them.Taking action is crucial in a rapidly changing environment.Learning from failures is part of the growth process.Automation can

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00:04:24

Fake Receipts

AI Made Easy for Business ·

2025/04/25

Chapters01:00 – Tech Evolves, So Do Scams: The hosts reflect on how every major tech advancement—from printers to IDs—has sparked new waves of fraud.02:00 – Deepfakes, Satire, and Legal Gray Areas: Jim brings up the issue of satire vs. fraud, and they discuss recent legislation like New Jersey's anti-deepfake bill.03:00 – Why Paper Receipts Are Now a Liability: Jeremy emphasizes that businesses still using paper receipts are opening themselves to fraud and should consider more traceable digital

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00:17:08

Hidden Intent

AI Made Easy for Business ·

2025/04/25

Tools & ResourcesPopular Mechanics, "A Chip Has Broken the Critical Barrier That Could Ultimately Begin the Singularity":AI in Duck Duck Go:Privacy-Focused: Ensures user anonymity; interactions aren't used to train AI models. Multiple AI Models: Accesses models like GPT-4o mini, Claude 3 Haiku, Llama 3.3, and Mistral Small 3.No Account Needed: Offers free, anonymous access without requiring user accounts.Local Chat Storage: Stores recent chats locally on your device for enhanced

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00:04:45

Big Automation for Big (and Small) Business

AI Made Easy for Business ·

2025/04/18

Chapters00:00 – Opening Banter & Lab Visit: Jeremy shares his excitement about visiting a high-tech biomedical lab.01:00 – Curiosity Fuels Discovery: Reflecting on the power of curiosity and how it drives scientific and personal exploration.01:45 – Automation in Modern Labs: The lab’s use of robotics and Detroit-style automation to process 50,000 samples a year.02:30 – From Automation to Agentic AI: Conversation with a chemist about how AI is used today and where it's going—toward self-adapting,

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00:20:20

Automated Allies

AI Made Easy for Business ·

2025/04/16

Tools & ResourcesBusiness Insider: Manus.im Example use cases:Unzip 100s of resumes and vet according to criteria, finding just the right ones to interviewB2B supplier price shopping: find the best price on rubber matsInteractive report/dashboardJokeWhy do chickens make good drummers?I don't know why?Because they're born with drumsticks.TakeawaysConsulting firms are integrating AI to better understand client needs.The shift from hourly billing to outcomes-based pricing is crucial for consulting

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00:06:53

AI Politicians

AI Made Easy for Business ·

2025/04/11

TakeawaysAI has the potential to replace politicians by gauging public sentiment.A more reasoned approach can be achieved through AI.Voters have the right to choose who influences them.Human biases are often hidden from public view.Lobbying and external influences affect political decisions.AI tools can track stock patterns of elected officials.AI could potentially be more effective than human politicians.Training AI can lead to fairer decision-making over time.Blindly following AI tools can lead to

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00:21:57

Smart Supply

AI Made Easy for Business ·

2025/04/09

Tools & ResourcesBusiness Insider: A global dress distributor gave AI a chance. Now it makes creative content faster, and overstock is down 40%Printify (POD merch/online retail) with integrated AI for product descriptions and Midjourney for additional product shots (natural staging/backdrops)Midjourney prompt: "/imagine: prompt: ceramic mug, 15oz, plain white, cafe setting, mockup photo"The JokeWhy did the bicycle fall over?I don't know why?Because it was two tired.TakeawaysAI tools can

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