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Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast

Shannon Jean & Dave Hamilton

Two long-time small-business owners, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean, come to you each week to talk through the trials, success, pitfalls and tips it takes to successfully run a small business in today’s world. Hear real-world folks talk about real-world problems, letting you know not only what it takes to get it done but that you’re not alone in doing it!

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24:27

FridAI + The 3rd Door

Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast ·

2025/04/25

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 frustrating interactions with Citibank and the IRS, he turned to ChatGPT for help. ChatGPT guided him to use the IRS Practitioner Priority Line and […]The post FridAI + The 3rd Door – Business Brain 643 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

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24:41

The 20/80 Opportunity

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2025/04/23

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 suggests that investing two years of hard work upfront—building systems, making mistakes, and laying a solid foundation—can result in eight years of sustained revenue and business […]The post The 20/80 Opportunity – Business Brain 642 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

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23:12

FridAI - Prompts and Blind Spots

Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast ·

2025/04/18

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 spots. Join us! 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #641 for Casual Friday, April 18th, 2025 April 18th: Lineman Appreciation Day […]The post FridAI – Prompts and Blind Spots – Business Brain 641 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

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25:25

Collin Rutherford of Founder Brands

Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast ·

2025/04/16

Colin Rutherford joins the Business Brain podcast to share his entrepreneurial journey. Starting as a Division I hockey player at Dartmouth, he launched Greenbox Storage, a summer storage service for college students. Despite balancing 30 hours a week of hockey and Ivy League academics, he learned critical time management skills […]The post Collin Rutherford of Founder Brands – Business Brain 640 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

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21:27

The Positive Learning Framework + FridAI

Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast ·

2025/04/11

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 I had known that,” he shifted to “I’m glad I know that now,” which they agree is a powerful mental reframe. They talk about how […]The post The Positive Learning Framework + FridAI – Business Brain 639 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

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21:49

The Billionaire Perspective

Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast ·

2025/04/09

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 business tips. Dave shares insights from the Podcast Movement Evolutions conference, emphasizing the importance of identifying where your industry engages online—like how the podcast […]The post The Billionaire Perspective – Business Brain 638 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

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19:52

The Consultant Trap

Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast ·

2025/04/04

Dave and Shannon discuss the “consulting trap”—the cycle where coaches or consultants trade time for money and get hooked on the immediate gratification of helping people, like feeling like Superman. Dave shares his own experience getting stuck in it and warns that it’s not scalable. Shannon agrees, saying he’s early […]The post The Consultant Trap – Business Brain 637 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

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19:15

Own Your Content

Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast ·

2025/04/02

Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean open the episode with a light chat about peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Dave then shares insights from attending South by Southwest (SXSW), focusing on a documentary called Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror. Initially intending to cover it for his music podcast, Dave […]The post Own Your Content – Business Brain 636 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

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20:07

Automate Everything

Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast ·

2025/03/28

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 and unplug. They transition into AI and automation, sharing practical Gmail tips—like using built-in templates for quick replies and the “+” email trick for tracking […]The post Automate Everything – Business Brain 635 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

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22:45

Everyone is a Customer

Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast ·

2025/03/26

Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean open episode 634 of the Business Brain podcast by sharing personal updates and diving into a frustrating customer service story from Shannon. He explains his negative experience with Bluehost, a company he used for domain management. After being hacked and receiving poor support with constant […]The post Everyone is a Customer – Business Brain 634 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

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24:06

FridAI - GPT vs. Perplexity, Zoom AI and Bluesky

Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast ·

2025/03/21

Business Brain episode 633 celebrates Twitter Day and discusses Blue Sky, a decentralized social network originally started as a project within Twitter by Jack Dorsey and now run by Jay Graber. The show then moves to AI topics, emphasizing that people won’t be replaced by AI but by people who […]The post FridAI – GPT vs. Perplexity, Zoom AI and Bluesky – Business Brain 633 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

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26:19

Your Customers are Expecting to be Disappointed

Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast ·

2025/03/19

In this episode of Business Brain, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean reflect on the unpredictable yet inspiring nature of South by Southwest and dive into two key business lessons: first, that customers today often expect to be disappointed — creating a powerful opportunity for businesses to stand out by exceeding […]The post Your Customers are Expecting to be Disappointed – Business Brain 632 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

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16:42

FridAI - NotebookLM

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2025/03/14

Business Brain Podcast Episode 631 explores AI applications in business and content creation. Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean discuss a listener’s idea to create a custom AI by uploading user manuals of all owned devices into ChatGPT, effectively turning it into a personal tech support assistant. They extend this concept […]The post FridAI – NotebookLM – Business Brain 631 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

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16:06

Discounting Our Own Experiences

Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast ·

2025/03/12

The episode of Business Brain features Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean discussing productivity, mindset, and business strategies. They open with lighthearted Hitchcock-related jokes and discuss the unpredictable nature of the South by Southwest conference. The main discussion revolves around productivity methods, particularly the concept of a “reverse to-do list” or […]The post Discounting Our Own Experiences – Business Brain 630 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

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18:53

FridAI + Listerner Mail

Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast ·

2025/03/07

Business Brain Podcast Episode 629 discusses the role of AI in learning, business, and social media strategy. The hosts, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean, address an email from a listener who limits their child’s AI use to encourage independent problem-solving. They compare this to past educational resistance to calculators and […]The post FridAI + Listerner Mail – Business Brain 629 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

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21:04

Sold But Not Paid

Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast ·

2025/03/05

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 leadership roles. They also discuss the risks of stepping away from a business while still retaining liability. Key Takeaways: The Dilemma of Instant Email Replies […]The post Sold But Not Paid – Business Brain 628 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

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20:38

FridAI and Over-Automating

Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast ·

2025/02/28

In this episode of Business Brain, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean reflect on the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, acknowledging the emotional rollercoaster that comes with running a business. They discuss the importance of resilience and how even seasoned entrepreneurs still experience moments of doubt, only to bounce back with […]The post FridAI and Over-Automating – Business Brain 627 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

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18:39

Quitting After the First Failure

Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast ·

2025/02/26

In this episode of Business Brain, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean discuss Levi Strauss and the origins of blue jeans, highlighting how the company pivoted from selling dry goods to revolutionizing durable workwear. They then shift to listener engagement, sharing an updated review from a long-time fan and announcing a […]The post Quitting After the First Failure – Business Brain 626 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

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20:46

FridAI + New vs. Better

Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast ·

2025/02/21

This episode of Business Brain explores strategies for innovation, marketing, and leveraging AI to optimize your business. Hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean discuss how businesses can stay top-of-mind with partners by regularly reaching out with valuable updates. They introduce a new system for vetting podcast sponsors, ensuring that hosts […]The post FridAI + New vs. Better – Business Brain 625 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

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25:09

10 Years of Business Brain

Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast ·

2025/02/19

The episode celebrates the 10th anniversary of Business Brain and reflects on the challenges and lessons learned from a decade of podcasting. Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean emphasize the importance of consistency, particularly in the face of life’s obstacles, and how having a co-host or accountability partner helps maintain momentum. […]The post 10 Years of Business Brain – Episode 624 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

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