Weeks Ahead AI

Scaling From $2B to $10B Without Hiring More Staff Using AI What happens when a financial firm fully commits to AI instead of cautiously experimenting? In this episode of Weeks Ahead AI , we sit down with Levi McMellian, CEO of CFO for Life, along with Chase McMellian and William Killeen, to break down how his team is using AI to increase productivity, improve client service, and scale operations...

Most business owners are hearing nonstop hype about AI, but very few are getting a practical roadmap for what to do next. In this episode of Weeks Ahead AI , Brad, Mitch, and Terry sit down with Matt Rosen , founder of Allata , to talk about what real AI implementation looks like inside growing companies. Matt has helped more than 50 businesses adopt AI, and he explains where leaders should start,...

One small business owner shares how he went from zero AI knowledge to saving 200 hours a week. A practical starting point for any business owner who knows AI can help but doesn't know where to begin. Most small business owners know AI can probably help them. They just don't know where to start. In this episode, we sit down with Jeff Edwards, founder of Staff My Agency and LocateHire.com,...

The Hidden Cost of AI Tools for Small Businesses AI tools promise massive productivity gains for small businesses, but there is a cost most people never see. In this episode of Weeks Ahead AI , the team breaks down how AI token pricing works , why many software platforms mark up AI usage by 10x to 100x, and how business owners can avoid overpaying. If your team is using AI features inside platform...

How does AI actually help a construction contractor? In this episode of Weeks Ahead AI, Tim Hicks ( T.W. Hicks, Inc .) breaks down how AI unlocked faster estimating, better communication, and scalable growth for a service based construction business. In This Episode What “industrial flooring” really is and why specs are more complex than most people realize The first AI win that changed everything...

In this episode of Weeks Ahead AI, we sit down with entrepreneur Jake Gannon to talk about how AI is changing what it means to start and scale a small business. From building companies with 60+ employees to launching a profitable venture solo using AI tools, Jake breaks down how founders can move faster, operate leaner, and eliminate unnecessary friction. If you're a small business owner wond...

Are you a business owner frustrated with AI giving you made-up answers? You're not alone. In this episode of Weeks Ahead AI, we dive deep into why ChatGPT and other AI tools sometimes fail small business owners, and what you can do about it. Whether you run a construction company, HVAC business, plumbing operation, or any business, understanding the limitations of AI tools is crucial before y...

Many businesses avoid budgeting because it feels complex, time-consuming, or intimidating. In this episode of Weeks Ahead AI, the team walks through how business owners can use AI to build a complete annual budget using historical financials, without starting from a blank spreadsheet. Throughout the episode, the team highlights why Claude performed best for this specific task , particularly when i...

Creating presentations used to take hours. Now you can talk for a few minutes, grab a transcript, and use Gamma to instantly build a clean, organized slide deck. In this episode of Weeks Ahead AI, Brad and Mitch walk through a real example in real time, showing how Gamma restructures messy conversations into a polished ten page presentation that can be exported to Google Slides, PowerPoint, Canva,...

Most blue collar small businesses already sit on a gold mine of data from sensors, machines, and equipment, but barely use it. In this episode of Weeks Ahead AI, Brad, Terry, and Mitch bring back Josh Knutson , founder of Lium AI , to explain how AI can turn messy physical data into clear decisions for manufacturers, plants, and operators who live in the real world, not in spreadsheets. In This Ep...

Former psychotherapist turned tech founder Josh Knutson explains why every business should “use AI first.” He shares how tools like Claude and Lovable can replace $150K software builds, how to learn faster than ever, and how his new company Lium AI is transforming how humans interact with massive real-world data. From discovering a black hole in seconds to reshaping how we explore the physical wor...

Blog posts in 2025? Mitch reveals how he built a custom AI tool for Benchmark that automatically writes SEO-optimized, human-sounding blog posts complete with backlinks, metadata, and real-world data from his business. The guys debate whether blogs still matter, how long it really takes to see results, and what small business owners can learn from automating this process. They break down the two-d...

Brian Davis and Joe Craven from On-Site PC Services show how AI is transforming the IT world, from rewriting emails and auditing policies to improving visibility in AI search. They share how businesses can train AI agents to handle repetitive work, generate marketing content, and uncover compliance gaps before they become costly mistakes. Real stories, real tools, and what every business should be...

Oshman Aviation president Scott Oshman went from not using AI at all just a few months ago to making it an essential part of his business. He shares how tools like ChatGPT now save him up to 70% of his time on underwriting, contracts, and market analysis, and how adopting AI has become his competitive edge. It’s not too late to start, but the clock’s ticking.  www.oshmanaviation.com Check out Scot...

Ever wonder when a simple prompt isn’t enough? In this episode, Mitch shows how building AI agents can take your results from random to repeatable. He walks through a real example using Relay Hub, the product we’re building to help businesses create custom agents that deliver consistent, reliable answers every time. We break down the difference between prompts and agents, and show how even small t...

Eagle Surveying president Mason Decker shows exactly how a service-based business can implement AI without any advanced tech expertise. He shares how he uses Plaud + ChatGPT to map his day, auto-build meeting action items, and manage daily to-dos, plus how he’s rolled out ChatGPT Enterprise, and built AI-assisted quoting tools. Practical, no-code examples any business owner can start using this we...

 We introduce Relay Hub , a new AI platform we’ve been building to solve real business problems. Instead of working in silos, it lets teams share chats, align around company goals, and keep knowledge consistent across every department. We cover the problems it solves, key features like multi-model validation and secure data rooms, and how it can cut out wasted meetings and emails.  To learn more o...

What used to take days of manual work now takes a couple of hours. In this episode, Brad, Mitch, and Terry are joined by Rebecca, a property manager who has been using the AI financial review agent firsthand. She shares how it has transformed her workflow by saving time, reducing errors, and making financial analysis far less overwhelming. We walk through a real-world demo (using a “Dunder Mifflin...

Dr. Gurpreet Dhillon, the G. Brint Ryan Endowed Chair of AI & Cybersecurity at UNT, joins us to share decades of insight on the evolution of artificial intelligence. We cover where AI has been, where it’s going, and how small business owners can use it responsibly to gain a real advantage. His advice: don’t just make an AI strategy, build an AI habit.  Learn more from Dr. Dhillon! Website   Li...

Many businesses are already gaining an advantage with AI, but it’s not too late to catch up. From smarter marketing and faster customer responses to streamlined quoting, invoicing, and reporting, AI is helping companies work more efficiently and grow faster. In this episode, we share real examples of how competitors are using AI and practical ideas you can apply to stay competitive and even pull a...

In this episode of Weeks Ahead AI , we dive into the art of prompting and why it’s the key to unlocking real results with AI. We walk through examples of how we’ve used better prompts to review legal contracts, get medical insights, uncover personal blind spots, role-play tough conversations, and create stronger marketing content. We’ve learned that AI isn’t Google. The more context and authority...

In this episode of Weeks Ahead AI , we dive deep into one of our favorite everyday AI tools: The Plaud Note . We share real-life use cases ranging from sales calls and project documentation to construction punch lists, journaling, and even doctor visits. You’ll hear how Plaud simplifies process mapping, captures critical business knowledge, and integrates seamlessly with tools like ChatGPT, Zapier...

In this episode of Weeks Ahead AI , Brad and Mitch sit down with Jeff Petersen, Senior Digital Marketing Manager and founder of GoodHelp, to talk about how small businesses can use AI and automation to save time and scale. Jeff shares real examples of automating repetitive tasks, explains the difference between traditional automations and “agentic” AI, and breaks down the tools he uses, like Zapie...

In this episode of Weeks Ahead AI, we dive into six of today’s leading AI models: ChatGPT, Grok, Claude, Gemini, Meta, and Microsoft Copilot and share our unfiltered experiences with each. From favorite features to frustrating limitations, we compare how different models handle context, creativity, accuracy, and speed. We also reveal tips for switching platforms without “starting over” and why hav...

Welcome to the first episode of Weeks Ahead AI , where we explore how business owners and operators can use AI to work smarter, save time, and stay ahead of the curve. We share the story behind the podcast, what “weeks ahead” really means, and what you can expect from future episodes. If you’ve ever felt curious (or overwhelmed) by AI, this show is for you.