Ep 74: ChatGPT For Thinking of Starting a Business?

Ep 74: ChatGPT For Thinking of Starting a Business?

Author: Cary Weston June 17, 2025 Duration: 34:16

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Episode Summary

In this solo episode, Cary Weston dives into how small business owners and entrepreneurs can use ChatGPT to start or grow a business. Speaking from behind the wheel en route to another marketing workshop, Cary outlines five specific ways ChatGPT can support everything from business research to employee hiring. He also revisits a recent episode with guests Mike and Paige, reflecting on how they've integrated ChatGPT into their marketing and communication strategies. If you're thinking about starting a business—or already running one—this episode is packed with practical ideas you can put into play today.

 

Key Takeaways

  • Use ChatGPT as a strategic partner: Whether it's researching trends, creating business plans, or prepping for funding pitches, Cary lays out specific prompts to make ChatGPT work like an advisor.

  • Empathy matters: When crafting marketing or job descriptions, Cary emphasizes putting yourself in your customer's—or future employee's—shoes. Use ChatGPT to simulate their perspective.

  • Start smart: From pricing with profit in mind to planning for taxes, Cary shares smart startup advice gathered from his own work helping dozens of businesses.


Cary offers customized one-on-one ChatGPT training in 60 minute sessions. Find out more information on the sessions, answers to frequent questions, and how to register at www.ChatGPTExperiment.com

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The instrumental music used in this podcast is called "Curious" by Podington Bear".


Ever wondered how AI tools like ChatGPT could actually fit into your daily work or creative projects without the technical overwhelm? The ChatGPT Experiment-Simplifying Chat GPT For Curious Beginners is built for that exact moment of curiosity. Host Cary Weston demystifies artificial intelligence in a way that feels like a helpful conversation, stripping away the jargon to focus on practical, actionable steps. This podcast moves beyond theory, offering listeners a chance to hear how prompts are crafted and how responses can be shaped for real tasks in business, marketing, education, and personal growth. Each episode feels like a guided session, where Cary’s approachable style turns abstract concepts into clear tools you can use immediately. Whether you're looking to streamline a workflow, generate fresh ideas, or simply understand the buzz, the content meets you where you are. The natural flow of the podcast makes complex topics accessible, ensuring that every listener, regardless of their starting point, can build genuine capability. It’s about transforming that initial interest into tangible skill, one straightforward explanation at a time.
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