Unlocking the AI Advantage: A Business Leader's Guide

Welcome to a special preview edition of “Hittin Dingers” by Aideations. It’s my goal to produce actionable insights and advice I’ve picked up from consulting clients, as well as case studies and research I am reading on the side. These editions will likely come 2-3 times a month on Sunday. As we move forward and I get better at outlining and writing these editions, I may only share this information with our premium subscribers. There’s a good portion of you who have supported me financially just from the goodness of your hearts and I greatly appreciate that. I will also be launching a monthly Zoom call with my top referrers and premium subscribers. For $5 a month, I’d say that’s a pretty nice offer for anyone serious about getting the most out of AI in their business.

I’ve got a front-row seat to the AI revolution that’s transforming businesses as we know them. Just last week, I was working with the management team at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort. They were a little skeptical about AI at first but decided to take the plunge with a 2 day generative AI workshop. Here’s what they had to say at the end of it all.

Why You Should Care About AI Now

Listen, I get it. The AI hype train has been chugging along. But here's the deal—AI isn't just a fad or a 'nice-to-have'; it's a 'must-have.' Why? Because we're already living in an AI-first world, and if you're not on board, you're getting left behind.

Why This Matters to You?

1. Competitive Edge: Companies leveraging AI see a 33% improvement in customer satisfaction and a 30% increase in revenue. Can you afford not to be one of them?

2. Efficiency: Automating just one business process can save up to 20% in time and costs. Imagine what automating five or ten could do.

3. AI is Everywhere: 85% of customer interactions will be managed by AI by 2025. That's not the future; that's four years from now!

Action Steps:

• Immediate: Grab a copy of our AI Readiness Guide and start with the self-assessment section. It's your first step to understanding where you stand in the AI landscape.

• Next Week: Identify one business process you can automate.

• Long Term: Set up a meeting with your team to discuss integrating AI into your 3-year strategy.

From where I sit, working with business leaders every day, it's clear that AI isn't just nice-to-have, it's need-to-have. But I get it - the hype can seem daunting. That's why in today's newsletter edition, I'll be breaking down exactly how you can harness AI's immense power in practical ways.

Here's what we'll cover:

• Demystifying machine learning vs. rule-based systems so you can pick the right approach

• A 3-step game plan to ensure your AI success

• How ChatGPT can be your 24/7 AI sidekick

• Calculating the true cost: Should you DIY or outsource AI?

• Navigating the ethical landscape to build consumer trust