Playbook AI Partners

Buying or selling a home can feel like managing a second job—chasing updates, coordinating professionals, and wondering what happens next.  In this episode, Sandy Kibling sits down with entrepreneur Sheldon Wolf to explore his vision for a more connected real estate experience. Drawing on decades in real estate and technology, Sheldon explains why he believes improving the customer journey starts...

You’re paying for the tools—but do you know who controls the accounts, where your passwords live, or whether you’re still using every subscription?  Sandy Kibling sits down with Mary Wuest of Synced Strategies to explore the digital essentials that quietly keep a business running. From domains and email to websites and software, they discuss how overlooked details can become expensive headaches wh...

What happens when AI helps individual employees work faster, but the whole team still gets stuck?  In this episode, Sandy Kibling talks with Ricardo Arcia, author of The Cognitive Leader , about his organization’s journey to rethink how software gets built. He shares why early experiments produced uneven quality, unexpected bottlenecks, and an important lesson: adding AI to a shaky process can amp...

When you read a social media post, are you hearing from a person—or a bot? In this episode of the Playbook AI Partners podcast, Sandy Kibling talks with engineering leader and AI practitioner Richard Kersey about online trust, AI-generated content, and what happens when people begin questioning who is behind the conversation. Together, they explore how we can enjoy AI’s creative potential while ke...

AI can help turn an idea into a working product faster than ever. But a product still needs a clear purpose, a reason for people to choose it, and a way for customers to find it.  Sandy talks with Raj Singh, VP of product at Mozilla, about what changes when building gets easier and why human judgment matters more than ever. Raj shares three starting points for builders: spend time defining what yo...

AI may help doctors manage paperwork and spend more time with patients. But what happens when an AI-generated note includes something you never discussed? Sandy talks with Dr. Camille Williams,(A.K.A. Queen) a radiation oncologist and veteran, about the promise of AI in healthcare and why careful review still matters. Dr. Williams shares what to do when a cancer diagnosis leaves you overwhelmed: b...

Why do promising AI projects fall short? Is the technology to blame—or are communication, leadership, and employee resistance the real obstacles?  Sandy talks with Ted Wolf, co-founder of GuideWise and author of The Intelligent Business Equation , about the human side of implementing AI and why successful change begins with clarity, trust, and context. Ted explains how organizations can connect bu...

AI can help businesses move faster, work smarter, and uncover new opportunities—but what happens when privacy and security get left behind?  In this episode, Sandy talks with fractional CTO and CISO Kevin Carlson about how businesses can embrace AI without unnecessarily exposing confidential information, customer data, or internal systems. Kevin explains why small businesses are still attractive t...

AI is already making its way into classrooms and school operations—but are school districts moving quickly enough to guide its use?  In this episode, Sandy speaks with Byron Headrick, co-founder and CEO of Lean Frog Consulting , about the growing gap between educators using AI and those receiving formal guidance from their districts. They explore why teachers are turning to these tools, the risks...

AI is supposed to save us time, make our businesses more productive, and help shorten the workweek. Instead, many business owners are spending hours comparing tools, following constant updates, and trying to understand technology that was supposed to make their lives easier.  In this episode, Sandy Kibling, Chief Playmaker at Playbook AI Partners ,  explores the three challenges driving AI overwhe...

Businesses are under pressure to adopt AI—but simply purchasing a tool or telling employees to “start using AI” does not create meaningful results.  In this episode, Sandy Kibling talks with Ryan Drumheller, fractional CIO and founder of Stellarhorn Group , about the disconnect that often exists between technology teams and business leaders—and why AI can magnify those communication gaps and opera...

Organizations are investing in AI tools, launching pilots, and encouraging experimentation—but why do so many initiatives fail to produce measurable business results?  In this episode, Sandy speaks with Patrick Bell, a doctoral AI researcher and AI transformation advisor who works with CEOs to turn AI investments into scalable outcomes.  Patrick explains why AI transformation often stalls when org...

AI is changing healthcare, but is it truly improving the patient experience?  In this episode, Sandy speaks with Dr. Ryan Polselli, a fellowship-trained breast radiologist, U.S. Navy veteran, and founder of Mammolink . Dr. Polselli shares why he left the traditional hospital system to rebuild breast cancer screening around the needs of women—not healthcare institutions.  He explains how Mammolink’...

AI is reshaping filmmaking—and it is doing far more than generating flashy visuals.  In this episode, Ryan Vinson explores how AI can streamline pre-production, reduce costs, and help creators move from an initial script to a production-ready plan faster. From generating detailed character profiles to estimating budgets, tools such as Film Pilot AI are giving independent filmmakers and production...

What if your business could improve its Google Ads performance without paying thousands of dollars each month for a traditional marketing agency?  In this episode, Sandy Kibling speaks with David Pourquery, founder of GROAS AI, about how autonomous AI agents are transforming digital advertising and helping businesses scale without adding more employees or agency overhead. David shares how GROAS ev...

Building a successful company should not mean missing dinners, family vacations, or your child’s biggest moments. Yet many founder dads (Mom's too) find themselves trapped inside the businesses they created—handling every decision, approving every detail, and carrying responsibilities that leave little time or energy for life at home.  Add AI into the mix and we have another competing technol...

Have you ever stared at a new piece of technology or AI and thought, "I know I probably need this, but I have no idea where to start"? You're not alone — and you're not too late. Sandy Kibling, founder and Chief Playmaker at Playbook AI Partners, shares the mission behind Playbook AI Partners: a space created for the curious-but-cautious and the interested-but-uncertain — anyon...

Healthcare organizations recognize AI’s potential, but many struggle to move from strategy to practical implementation. In this episode, Richard “RJ” Kedziora, co-founder of Estenda Solutions, explains what it takes to operationalize AI successfully in healthcare. Discover why education, workflow integration, change management, data interoperability, and continuous experimentation are essential fo...

In this episode we discuss pet care, longevity of our furry friends and how AI is transforming pet healthcare with Dr. Kevin Toman, a veterinarian with over 40 years of experience.  We discuss the current state of veterinary practices and what you should know...do you really need all the vaccines you get texts about or discussed in your wellness visit?    We discuss how to help our pets live their...

Sandy Kibling, Chief Playmaker at Playbook AI Partners, discusses practical strategies for staying current with AI amidst the overwhelm. She introduces two solutions: 1) AI Mini Solution Locker gives individuals, teams, and businesses access to practical, bite-sized AI training designed to help individuals learn quickly, apply immediately, and stay current as AI tools continue to evolve. With a gr...

Voice AI is quickly changing the way small businesses communicate with customers, answer questions, capture missed opportunities, and build stronger relationships.  In this episode, Sandy Kibling sits down with Laurent Cohen, CTO of Get Oblique, to explore how Voice AI is helping small businesses improve customer service, respond faster, and create more consistent customer experiences. Laurent sha...

In this thought-provoking episode, Sandy Kibling sits down with Joe Toscano, a renowned expert in AI and human ethics, to explore how rapidly AI is changing the way we work, live, and make decisions.  Joe shares important insights on AI’s impact on society, automation, jobs, data security, and the ethical responsibilities that come with this powerful technology. This conversation goes beyond the h...

AI is everywhere, but using it well takes more than jumping on the latest tool or trying to automate everything with one click. In this episode, Sandy Kibling talks with Mike Montague , a human-first AI marketing expert, about how businesses can use AI strategically without losing authenticity, creativity, or connection. Mike breaks down the common mistakes businesses make when adopting AI, why co...

AI is no longer just a shiny new tool or futuristic concept—it is becoming essential operational infrastructure for businesses that want to save time, reduce costs, and create smarter workflows. In this episode, Sandy Kibling talks with AI systems expert Ben Taylor about why many organizations get stuck experimenting with AI instead of implementing it in a way that produces real business results. ...

In this insightful interview, with Sri Krishna Ravulapalli we expose the transformative potential of agentic AI in customer support and software development.  Discover how automation, proactive support, and AI-driven processes are revolutionizing industries and enhancing customer satisfaction. Key Topics: Definition and evolution of agentic AI Impact of automation on customer support Proactive vs...