If you’re feeling pressure to “do something with AI” but don’t know where to start, you’re not alone.
It’s a hot topic right now. Everyone’s shouting “use AI!” like it’s some magic pill. But most business owners I know are already maxed out. They don’t need more noise—they need clear ROI.
And that’s exactly where most AI conversations miss the mark.
This isn’t about jumping on the latest tools. It’s about replacing complexity with clarity. Replacing labor with leverage.
I’ve been integrating AI into my 7-figure business and my clients’ operations for over three years. Here’s what I’ve found works best—and when to replace your existing tools (or team hours) with AI.
Step 1: Become AI-Enhanced Yourself
Before replacing anything, you need to build your own AI skill set. No tool will fix a broken workflow or a fuzzy decision-making process.
Start here:
Use ChatGPT as your thinking partner. Drop in voice memos or stream-of-consciousness notes and have it reflect, clarify, and reframe.
Compare results across tools (Claude, Gemini, etc.) to get familiar with strengths.
Practice. Think of it like the gym—you need reps before you get strong.
“AI is not a shortcut. It’s a skillset.”
Step 2: Use the Enhanced ROI Test
Before replacing software with AI, I run what I call the Enhanced ROI Test:
Will I use this outcome repeatedly?
Will the system compound in value over time?
Can this be done faster, cheaper, or better with AI?
If the answer is yes to at least two, then AI is likely worth testing. If not? Stick with what you have or do it manually. Don’t fall for the illusion of progress.
Where AI Should Be Replacing Your Existing Tools
1. Marketing & Content Creation
Replace: Copywriters, editors, repurposing tools (in some cases)
With:
ChatGPT for blog writing, social captions, YouTube descriptions
Claude for tone-preserving longform edits
Carousel and snippet generation with the help of templates + Canva
I now produce 5x the content in a quarter of the time, and it actually sounds like me.
Important: Don’t let AI erase your voice. Train it with your real language. Depth matters.
2. Sales Systems & Messaging
Replace: Static email templates, untrained SDRs, generic chatbots
With:
Custom GPTs trained on your past sales calls
AI-generated follow-up summaries, value mapping, and call feedback
Strategic AI sales coaches that audit your performance (without judgment)
One of my clients spent $8,000 on a basic chatbot that I recreated—better—with a $100/month subscription. Tools aren’t the problem. Strategy is.
3. Customer Support & Delivery
Replace: Redundant email responses, clunky onboarding forms, support VA hours
With:
Generative AI support agents trained on your knowledge base
Chat-based onboarding flows that personalize member journeys
AI “clones” of you inside your membership sites to answer questions with your voice and tone
Bonus: These systems improve as your team interacts with them—compounding returns.
Where AI Should Support (Not Replace)
Team Development: Use AI to coach your team before they come to you.
Internal Collaboration: Use custom GPTs to speed up brief creation, SOP drafts, and brainstorming.
Strategic Thinking: Use AI as your partner, not your crutch.
Watch Out for the Illusion of Progress
Just because it’s AI doesn’t mean it’s better.
If you’re spending more time setting up the tool than the result is worth? You’re not saving time.
If the outcome doesn’t scale or get reused? Don’t delegate or automate. Just do it manually.
“Real leverage is repeatable. Real AI ROI compounds.”
Final Word
The smartest founders I know aren’t chasing every new tool. They’re asking better questions:
Is this actually helping?
Is this creating leverage?
Is this worth the setup time?
If you’re asking those questions too—you’re ahead of 90% of business owners already.
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FAQ
Q: Should I replace my CRM with AI?
A: Only if your CRM is causing bottlenecks that AI can solve better. Often, layering AI on top (e.g. for reporting, summarizing, or follow-ups) is more efficient than a full replacement.
Q: How do I know if AI is actually saving me time?
A: Track the setup time vs. reuse value. If the task is one-time, AI often adds complexity. If the outcome compounds, it’s worth it.
Q: My team isn’t adopting AI. What should I do?
A: Lead by example. Then train them using clone bots or role-specific prompts. And yes—incentivize it.
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