Should Your Business Have a ChatGPT App? (Episode 479)

Should Your Business Have a ChatGPT App? (Episode 479)

Author: Tim Peter January 8, 2026 Duration: 19:17

ChatGPT has opened up its app platforms to all businesses. In general terms, that’s a Good Thing. Seriously. The question is whether this general good thing is specifically good for your and your business.

In this episode of the podcast, host Tim Peter looks at ChatGPT’s apps and addresses the following questions:

  • Are ChatGPT apps good for your business or not?
  • What are the risks of using ChatGPT apps for your business?
  • How can you minimize those risks and get the long-term benefit for your business from ChatGPT apps?
  • What are your immediate next steps if you’re interested in trying ChatGPT apps to reach customers?

All that and more in this episode of the show. Here are the show notes for you.

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