The Amazing Intern - Turning Your A.I. Curiosity Into Confidence
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Transform curiosity into capability! Embrace AI with Ease on 'The Amazing Intern' Podcast. Join Cary Weston, praised for making AI approachable and practical. Whether you're starting out or seeking to deepen your understanding of A.I., Cary shares mindsets, frameworks, and principles help you become more confident finding a nugget of value for your personal or professional needs. 'Stay Curious' as you explore real-world applications tailored for varied professions and backgrounds. Discover resources that empower and engage, from beginner tips to advanced strategies.
AI Primer: Seven Confidence-Building Tips In this episode, host Cary Weston shares seven practical ways to build confidence with AI and start getting real value from tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. Instead of treating AI as complicated technology, Cary encourages listeners to think of it as an "amazing intern" that can help execute clearly defined tasks. He walks through better prompting, conversational back-and-forth, understanding your audience, personalizing your AI tools, and finding one meaningful task you can improve today. 3 Key Takeaways Focus on execution, not just creation. AI can be especially useful when you give it a clear task to complete, rather than asking it to create something from scratch without much direction. Talk to AI like you're delegating to a capable intern. Explain what you're doing, why it matters, what a successful result looks like, and ask whether it has any questions. Start with one real task. Choose something repetitive, time-consuming, or frustrating and ask your AI tool how it could help. One useful result can open the door to many more ideas. EPISODES REFERENCED Episode 111: AI creation vs. AI execution Episode 10: Mastering ChatGPT prompting Episode 85: The four-part conversational framework Episode 60: How Cary uses empathy and objectivity with AI Episode 109: How to personalize ChatGPT and Claude Episode 98: Find one meaningful task AI can help with 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 +++++++++ CONNECT WITH CARY ChatGPT Podcast Website: www.amazingintern.ai Marketing Podcast: www.PracticalMarketingShow.com Cary's Agency Website: www.CMWeston.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryweston LINKEDIN NEWSLETTER The Chat GPT Experiment is also a LinkedIn Newsletter and you can find it here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-chat-gpt-experiment-7110348839919702016/ MUSIC CREDITS The instrumental music used in this podcast is called "Curious" by Podington Bear".
Episode Summary Cary sits down with Ryan Thompson, a Colorado real estate business owner who has gone from using AI to write blogs to building AI-powered systems that help run and grow his business. Ryan shares how he uses AI to create websites, generate leads, recruit real estate agents, manage marketing campaigns, research prospects, brainstorm new ideas, and build tools that work even when he is off the grid. The conversation also gets into the personal side of AI. Ryan talks about using it to explore health goals, build side projects around local events, create custom learning podcasts, and free up more time for biking, travel, friends, and the outdoors. His story is a great example of what can happen when curiosity starts with a simple question: "I wonder if AI can help me do this?" 3 Key Takeaways Start with one real problem, not the whole world of AI. Ryan's advice is simple: pick something important that you have been putting off and see how AI can help. You do not need to understand every tool or feature before getting started. AI can become much more than a writing assistant. Ryan uses AI-powered agents and systems to research prospects, send personalized outreach, generate real estate leads, support ad campaigns, build websites, and handle work while he is away. The time you save can create value outside of work. Ryan is using AI not just to grow his business, but to make more room for the things he cares about, including health, outdoor adventures, learning, friends, and new experiences. Episode Resources: How to get AI to write like me - Episode 21 How to use projects in ChatGPT- Episode 55 Talking to AI like a human - Episode 91 How to create a brainstorming partner - Episode 66 Is using AI cheating? - Episode 111 Talking to it with voice - Episode 12 Having two-way conversations - Episode 47 Start with one thing - Episode 98 About Ryan Thompson Ryan Thompson is a Colorado-based real estate business owner and the founder of The Assumable Guy, a real estate team focused on helping buyers access homes with assumable mortgages, including mortgages with lower interest rates than many current market options. Ryan describes himself as an ideas guy who loves exploring what is possible with AI. What started with using ChatGPT to write real estate blogs has grown into a much bigger set of tools and systems. He now uses AI for lead generation, agent recruiting, personalized outreach, website building, paid advertising support, research, brainstorming, and automation. Outside of his core real estate business, Ryan is an avid outdoors person who enjoys biking, exploring new places, and spending time in the mountains. He is also building side projects with AI, including a personalized health tool and HappeninCOS, a website designed to help people discover events and things to do around Colorado Springs based on their interests. Connect with Ryan and explore his work: The Assumable Guy: www.assumableguy.com HappeninCOS: www.happenincos.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanthomson111/ 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.AmazingIntern.ai +++++++++ CONNECT WITH CARY ChatGPT Podcast Website: www.AmazingIntern.ai Marketing Podcast: www.PracticalMarketingShow.com Cary's Agency Website: www.CMWeston.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryweston MUSIC CREDITS The instrumental music used in this podcast is called "Curious" by Podington Bear". +++
Episode Summary In this episode, Cary talks about the difference between work that is created by AI and work that is executed by AI . He shares a personal example of using Claude to take his own recorded thoughts, pull the transcript from Descript, shape it into an article using his own writing rules and style, and prepare it in WordPress for review. His point is simple: the idea, thinking, voice, and final judgment are still his. AI is just helping shrink the "busy middle" so more time can go toward the valuable human part of the work. 3 Key Takeaways There's a big difference between "created by AI" and "executed by AI." Cary makes the case that using AI to carry out your own process does not make the work any less yours. AI can help shrink the "busy middle." The repetitive, tedious, time-consuming parts of a project can drain energy away from the final polish, where your real expertise matters most. Your ideas, voice, and judgment still matter. Cary's example shows AI being used as a tool to organize, draft, and move work forward based on resources, rules, and thinking he already created. By the way - here's the article: https://chatgptexperiment.com/you-dont-have-to-apologize-for-using-ai/ 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 +++++++++ CONNECT WITH CARY ChatGPT Podcast Website: www.ChatGPTExperiment.com Marketing Podcast: www.PracticalMarketingShow.com Cary's Agency Website: www.CMWeston.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryweston LINKEDIN NEWSLETTER The Chat GPT Experiment is also a LinkedIn Newsletter and you can find it here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-chat-gpt-experiment-7110348839919702016/ MUSIC CREDITS The instrumental music used in this podcast is called "Curious" by Podington Bear".
Episode Summary In this listener mailbag episode, Cary answers questions from listeners about how to get more practical with ChatGPT. He talks through where to find useful AI training, how to "just talk to it" using his four-part framework, and how someone working alone can use ChatGPT as a brainstorming partner. The big message is simple: don't overthink the prompt. Treat ChatGPT like a capable coworker, give it context, explain what you need, and invite it to ask questions. 3 Key Takeaways Look for AI training that matches your real work. Cary recommends finding resources that are practical, honest, and relevant to your role or industry instead of relying only on broad success stories or random prompt lists. Use Cary's four-part framework when talking to ChatGPT: What are we doing? Why are we doing it? What does success look like? Do you have any questions for me? ChatGPT can be a brainstorming partner, especially if you work alone. Cary suggests explaining your situation, what you miss from having coworkers, and asking ChatGPT how it can help you think through ideas, decisions, or projects. AI Institute Link referenced in show: https://academy.smarterx.ai/courses#departments 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 +++++++++ CONNECT WITH CARY ChatGPT Podcast Website: www.ChatGPTExperiment.com Marketing Podcast: www.PracticalMarketingShow.com Cary's Agency Website: www.CMWeston.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryweston LINKEDIN NEWSLETTER The Chat GPT Experiment is also a LinkedIn Newsletter and you can find it here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-chat-gpt-experiment-7110348839919702016/ MUSIC CREDITS The instrumental music used in this podcast is called "Curious" by Podington Bear".
In this episode of The ChatGPT Experiment , Cary walks through three simple ways to personalize tools like ChatGPT and Claude so they feel more useful, relevant, and tailored to how you work. He covers custom instructions, memory, and connectors or sources, explaining how each one can help you get better answers, cut down on annoying habits, and connect AI tools to the apps and files you already use. 3 Key Takeaways Custom instructions are a great starting point. Cary explains how they help shape the way ChatGPT or Claude responds, including tone, length, writing style, and things you do or don't want. Memory is worth checking once in a while. Cary compares memory to a backpack and encourages listeners to review what the tool remembers, delete what is no longer useful, and correct anything that feels off. Connectors and sources can make AI more useful. By connecting tools like Google Drive, Gmail, Canva, Fireflies, Adobe PDF, or other apps, users can create smoother workflows and get more value from their AI tool. Resources Mentioned In The Show: Find downloadable files to customize your own set of instructions for both ChatGPT and Claude here. Link to Episode 93 - the AI Prompt Master - as mentioned in the show 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 +++++++++ CONNECT WITH CARY ChatGPT Podcast Website: www.ChatGPTExperiment.com Marketing Podcast: www.PracticalMarketingShow.com Cary's Agency Website: www.CMWeston.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryweston LINKEDIN NEWSLETTER The Chat GPT Experiment is also a LinkedIn Newsletter and you can find it here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-chat-gpt-experiment-7110348839919702016/ MUSIC CREDITS The instrumental music used in this podcast is called "Curious" by Podington Bear".
Episode Summary In this episode, Cary talks about a common pattern he is seeing in workshops and keynotes: people are using AI tools like ChatGPT or Claude, but they are only using them in small ways, like rewriting emails or checking spelling. He describes this as being "stuck in first gear." The bigger opportunity, Cary says, is to treat AI like a capable intern that can help shrink the "busy middle" of work — the part where most of the time and mental energy gets spent. The key is to have real back-and-forth conversations with the tool, give it context, ask questions, and stay curious. 3 Key Takeaways Using AI is not the same as benefiting from AI. Cary shares that many organizations have people using AI, but only a small number feel they are getting meaningful results from it. AI can help with more than quick fixes. Instead of only using it to polish emails or spell-check documents, Cary encourages listeners to use it as a problem-solving partner. The best results come from conversation. Give the tool context, ask how it can help, follow up with "tell me more," and keep exploring. That is where the real value starts to show up. 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 +++++++++ CONNECT WITH CARY ChatGPT Podcast Website: www.ChatGPTExperiment.com Marketing Podcast: www.PracticalMarketingShow.com Cary's Agency Website: www.CMWeston.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryweston LINKEDIN NEWSLETTER The Chat GPT Experiment is also a LinkedIn Newsletter and you can find it here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-chat-gpt-experiment-7110348839919702016/ MUSIC CREDITS The instrumental music used in this podcast is called "Curious" by Podington Bear".
Episode Summary In this episode, Cary shares a keynote-style talk about how to think about AI without getting overwhelmed. He compares AI to a capable intern: adaptable, available, and ready to help, but only as useful as the direction you give it. Cary walks through the current AI landscape, why so much money is being invested, and why tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini are just the beginning. The heart of the message is simple: you do not need to master every tool or chase every trend. Start with curiosity, find one useful task, and learn how to work with AI in a way that saves time, improves communication, and helps people do better work. 3 Key Takeaways Treat AI like an intern, not a magic box. The better the context, direction, and feedback you give it, the better the results will be. Start with one thing. Do not worry about what everyone else is doing. Find one repeatable task that eats up your time and see how AI can help shrink the "busy middle." Curiosity matters more than certainty. The tools will keep changing, but the habit of asking better questions, testing ideas, and learning as you go will stay valuable. 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 +++++++++ CONNECT WITH CARY ChatGPT Podcast Website: www.ChatGPTExperiment.com Marketing Podcast: www.PracticalMarketingShow.com Cary's Agency Website: www.CMWeston.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryweston LINKEDIN NEWSLETTER The Chat GPT Experiment is also a LinkedIn Newsletter and you can find it here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-chat-gpt-experiment-7110348839919702016/ MUSIC CREDITS The instrumental music used in this podcast is called "Curious" by Podington Bear".
Episode Summary In this episode of The ChatGPT Experiment , Cary draws a helpful parallel between the anxiety students feel when thinking about college and the anxiety many beginners feel when trying to understand AI. The big idea is simple: you do not need to have the whole thing figured out right away. Just like life, AI is easier to approach one step at a time. Cary shares five pieces of advice that work for both life and AI: use good communication, find what matters to you, do not expect everything to go perfectly, treat mistakes as learning, and stay curious. The episode is a calm reminder that AI does not have to be scary. The goal is not to master everything. The goal is to learn how to interact with the tools in a way that helps you in your real life and work. 3 Key Takeaways You do not need to "learn AI" all at once. Start with one useful thing that makes your day easier, whether that is writing, planning, brainstorming, cooking, travel, work tasks, or something personal. Better conversations create better AI results. Cary's simple framework is: What are we doing? Why are we doing it? What does success look like? Do you have any questions for me? Mistakes are tuition, not failure. When AI gives you something that misses the mark, tell it what did not work and why. That feedback helps you get better results next time. 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 +++++++++ CONNECT WITH CARY ChatGPT Podcast Website: www.ChatGPTExperiment.com Marketing Podcast: www.PracticalMarketingShow.com Cary's Agency Website: www.CMWeston.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryweston LINKEDIN NEWSLETTER The Chat GPT Experiment is also a LinkedIn Newsletter and you can find it here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-chat-gpt-experiment-7110348839919702016/ MUSIC CREDITS The instrumental music used in this podcast is called "Curious" by Podington Bear".
Episode Summary In this episode, Cary talks about FOBO — the fear of becoming obsolete — and how it shows up for people who feel pressure to learn AI but do not really know where to start. He explains that a lot of AI anxiety comes from the unknown, not from the tools themselves. Cary encourages listeners to slow down, name what they are actually afraid of, and start with one simple use case from their own life or work. The big message is that tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini are less scary when you stop trying to master everything and start having a real conversation with them. 3 Key Takeaways Name the fear first. Instead of letting AI anxiety stay vague and overwhelming, ask yourself what you are actually afraid of. Once you can name it, you can start working through it. Start with one thing, not everything. You do not need to learn every button, feature, or setting. Pick one task or challenge in your work or life and explore how AI might help. Treat AI like a working partner. The best value comes when you use AI as a brainstorming and problem-solving partner, not as a magic tool that does everything for you. 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 +++++++++ CONNECT WITH CARY ChatGPT Podcast Website: www.ChatGPTExperiment.com Marketing Podcast: www.PracticalMarketingShow.com Cary's Agency Website: www.CMWeston.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryweston LINKEDIN NEWSLETTER The Chat GPT Experiment is also a LinkedIn Newsletter and you can find it here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-chat-gpt-experiment-7110348839919702016/ MUSIC CREDITS The instrumental music used in this podcast is called "Curious" by Podington Bear".
Episode Summary In this solo episode, Cary shares what it was like visiting St. Joseph's College of Maine, where Dr. Anthony "Dr. G" Girlando built a class around helping students learn ChatGPT in a practical, meaningful way. Cary walks through what he saw on campus, the kinds of student projects being built, and why curiosity matters more than trying to "master" the tool. The big theme of the episode is simple: people get the most value from ChatGPT when they stop treating it like software they have to learn and start treating it like a conversation that can help them move one real goal forward. 3 Key Takeaways Curiosity is the biggest advantage when it comes to using ChatGPT well. The best starting point is to find one useful way the tool can help you, instead of trying to learn everything at once. AI works better when you use it to make communication more human and personal, not more robotic. 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 Connect with Dr. G: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antony-girlando-906603102/ St Josephs College of Maine https://www.sjcme.edu +++++++++ CONNECT WITH CARY ChatGPT Podcast Website: www.ChatGPTExperiment.com Marketing Podcast: www.PracticalMarketingShow.com Cary's Agency Website: www.CMWeston.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryweston LINKEDIN NEWSLETTER The Chat GPT Experiment is also a LinkedIn Newsletter and you can find it here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-chat-gpt-experiment-7110348839919702016/ MUSIC CREDITS The instrumental music used in this podcast is called "Curious" by Podington Bear".
Episode Summary In this solo episode, Cary talks about a simple idea that can make AI tools way more useful: teaching them who you are. He explains that if ChatGPT, Claude, or another tool does not really know your personal and professional context, the answers you get will stay generic and can miss what matters most to you. Cary walks through how to check what the tool already knows, how to spot what is wrong or missing, and how to build an "About Me" file inside a project so future responses feel more relevant, personal, and helpful. 3 Key Takeaways Ask your AI tool what it knows about you personally and professionally so you can see what is accurate, what is off, and what is missing. Create an "About Me" document inside a project and instruct the tool to review it before giving answers, so the work feels more tailored to you. A better result usually comes from better context, not just better prompts. The more clearly the tool understands you, the more useful its output becomes. Cary offers customized ChatGPT training. Find out more information on the sessions, answers to frequent questions, and how to register at www.ChatGPTExperiment.com +++++++++ CONNECT WITH CARY ChatGPT Podcast Website: www.ChatGPTExperiment.com Marketing Podcast: www.PracticalMarketingShow.com Cary's Agency Website: www.CMWeston.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryweston LINKEDIN NEWSLETTER The Chat GPT Experiment is also a LinkedIn Newsletter and you can find it here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-chat-gpt-experiment-7110348839919702016/ MUSIC CREDITS The instrumental music used in this podcast is called "Curious" by Podington Bear".
Episode Summary Cary Weston welcomes back Greg Howe, founder of Gimme Info, to hellp explain what two common AI terms are: agents and vibe coding. Greg breaks both down in a really practical way, using simple examples instead of technical jargon. He explains agents as purpose-built AI "job doers" that can handle tasks and make basic decisions along the way, and he describes vibe coding as building software by telling AI what you want in plain English. The conversation stays grounded in real business use, with a big focus on starting with a problem first instead of chasing shiny AI tools. 3 Key Takeaways Agents are easiest to understand as AI helpers with a specific job to do, kind of like a contractor with a tool belt instead of a single tool. Vibe coding lets people describe software in normal language and have AI build it, revise it, and improve it through back-and-forth conversation. The best starting point with both agents and vibe coding is not "how do I use AI?" but "what problem am I trying to solve?" About Greg Howe Greg Howe is the founder of Gimme Info, LLC, where he builds practical AI applications for small to mid-sized businesses. His focus is on solving real-world business pain points instead of chasing flashy "unicorn" ideas. Right now, he's especially focused on wealth management and is building a SaaS product called Estate IQ, which helps professionals review estate documents, spot overlaps and gaps, and turn complicated legal language into clear summaries. Greg brings a mix of technical experience and plain-English thinking, which makes him especially good at helping business owners understand where AI can actually help. Connect with Greg: LinkedIn Website 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 +++++++++ CONNECT WITH CARY ChatGPT Podcast Website: www.ChatGPTExperiment.com Marketing Podcast: www.PracticalMarketingShow.com Cary's Agency Website: www.CMWeston.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryweston LINKEDIN NEWSLETTER The Chat GPT Experiment is also a LinkedIn Newsletter and you can find it here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-chat-gpt-experiment-7110348839919702016/ MUSIC CREDITS The instrumental music used in this podcast is called "Curious" by Podington Bear".
Episode Summary Cary shares a quick follow-up to last week's episode about using a scoring matrix for writing. After a listener asked for a real example and template, he put together a sample document and article that listeners can download from the website or find in the show notes. In this episode, he walks through the five areas included in the sample matrix and explains how writers can tweak it to fit their own process. Link To The Article / Resource Find the article and downloadable PDF here 3 Key Takeaways Cary created a sample scoring matrix for article or blog writing that listeners can download and use as a starting point. The sample focuses on five areas: headline strength, opening hook, clarity of the main point, actionability, and the closing call to action. He also explains that this kind of matrix can become a reusable tool inside ChatGPT or Claude through a project, skill, or custom GPT. 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 +++++++++ CONNECT WITH CARY ChatGPT Podcast Website: www.ChatGPTExperiment.com Marketing Podcast: www.PracticalMarketingShow.com Cary's Agency Website: www.CMWeston.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryweston LINKEDIN NEWSLETTER The Chat GPT Experiment is also a LinkedIn Newsletter and you can find it here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-chat-gpt-experiment-7110348839919702016/
In this solo episode, Cary introduces a practical way to use ChatGPT as a consistent review and scoring tool for work you produce or evaluate over and over again. The idea is simple: most of us review things on instinct and experience, but if you can articulate what you're actually looking for, you can build that into a reusable editor inside ChatGPT or Claude. Cary walks through his four-part framework for prompting and shows how to have the conversation that turns your review instincts into a structured scoring matrix. The big takeaway is that putting your review process into words, even for things you do on autopilot, makes your feedback faster, more consistent, and more objective. 3 Key Takeaways If you review or produce the same type of document repeatedly, you already have a mental checklist. The goal is to get it out of your head and into ChatGPT so it can do the scoring for you. Use Cary's four-part framework to build the tool: tell it what you're doing, why you're doing it, what success looks like, and then invite it to ask questions before it gets to work. Once ChatGPT interviews you about what "good" looks like in each category, save that output as a project instruction, a custom GPT, or a Claude skill so you can use it over and over without starting from scratch. Giveaway Winner: Congratulations to Heather Thorson of HT Artistry, who wona free ticket to AI Business World in Anaheim, California at the end of April. The ticket was generously provided by Michael Stelzner and Social Media Examiner. 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 +++++++++ CONNECT WITH CARY ChatGPT Podcast Website: www.ChatGPTExperiment.com Marketing Podcast: www.PracticalMarketingShow.com Cary's Agency Website: www.CMWeston.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryweston LINKEDIN NEWSLETTER The Chat GPT Experiment is also a LinkedIn Newsletter and you can find it here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-chat-gpt-experiment-7110348839919702016/ MUSIC CREDITS The instrumental music used in this podcast is called "Curious" by Podington Bear.
Episode Summary In this episode, Cary sits down with Nancy Marshall, also known as the PR Maven and founder of Marshall Communications, celebrating 35 years in business. Nancy shares stories from her early days in public relations - literally driving press releases and VHS tapes across snowy Maine - and connects that experience to today's AI-driven world. They dig into how PR has evolved from mimeograph machines to media rooms optimized for AI search. Nancy explains why business owners need to think differently about visibility now that AI tools like ChatGPT are influencing how information gets found and trusted. She also shares how she's using AI in her agency for leadership decisions, crisis prep, and even liver recipes from her gym. The big takeaway? AI isn't replacing humans - but it is changing how we show up, how we build trust, and how we get discovered. 3 Key Takeaways AI rewards structure and credibility. Well-formatted press releases, updated websites, expert quotes, Q&A sections, and trusted media coverage all help businesses show up in AI-driven search. Talk to AI like a teammate. Nancy learned to move beyond one-and-done prompts and instead have a back-and-forth conversation. Giving AI context, assigning it a role, and asking it to interview you can dramatically improve results. Humans still matter. AI can brainstorm crisis scenarios and draft plans, but validation, ethics, relationships, and judgment still belong to people. About Nancy Marshall Nancy Marshall is the founder of Marshall Communications , a Maine-based PR agency celebrating 35 years in business. Known as the PR Maven, Nancy has built her career on relationship-building, storytelling, and helping brands earn trust. She began her PR career at Sugarloaf , where she mastered media relations long before the internet existed - typing press releases on an electric typewriter and hand-delivering video footage to TV stations across Maine. Today, Nancy continues to evolve with the times. She actively studies AI, recently completing leadership training based on Jeff Woods' book The AI-Driven Leader . She applies those tools to crisis communications, media training, and strategic planning for clients - including work connected to Maine's tourism industry. Nancy is also a strong advocate for LinkedIn as a trust signal in the AI era and encourages professionals to stay visible and credible online. You can connect with her at: Website: www.prmaven.com LinkedIn: Nancy Marshall RESOURCES SHARED You can find those here: https://chatgptexperiment.com/episode-100-how-ai-is-changing-public-relations-with-nancy-marshall/ 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 +++++++++ CONNECT WITH CARY ChatGPT Podcast Website: www.ChatGPTExperiment.com Marketing Podcast: www.PracticalMarketingShow.com Cary's Agency Website: www.CMWeston.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryweston LINKEDIN NEWSLETTER The Chat GPT Experiment is also a LinkedIn Newsletter and you can find it here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-chat-gpt-experiment-7110348839919702016/ MUSIC CREDITS The instrumental music used in this podcast is called "Curious" by Podington Bear".
A message from Cary - he's away for a couple weeks so there's a gap in podcast episodes. Also -a reminder to sign up to win the free ticket giveaway to AI Business World, taking place April 29th & 30th in Anaheim, California. Info on the event and the form to enter to win is on the homepage of www.ChatGPTExperiment.com Stay Curious!
Episode Summary In this solo episode of The Chat GPT Experiment , host Cary Weston dives into two real conversations he had with business owners—one looking to implement AI into their operations and the other trying to pivot into AI consulting. Cary offers straight-up, no-fluff advice: don't start with AI. Start with your business needs, your strengths, and the problems you're actually trying to solve. From there, tools like ChatGPT can help scale or simplify your work—but they can't create structure where none exists. 3 Key Takeaways Don't lead with AI—lead with your business. Identify the specific problem you're trying to solve. AI can help, but it's not the starting point. If it's not documented, it can't be scaled. Whether it's pricing info, sales process, or FAQs—get it organized first. Then, AI can actually help. Big AI moves can start small. You don't need to become an AI consultant or master every tool. Start with what you already know and build from there. Special Giveaway: Free Ticket to AI Business World Cary's longtime friend Michael Stelzner (founder of Social Media Examiner ) is hosting AI Business World — a 2-day, practical, hands-on conference for business-minded marketers who want to actually know how to use AI tools in their day-to-day work. Dates: April 29–30, 2026 Location: Anaheim, California Focus: Practical AI workflows, real tools, and smart strategies for business and marketing Includes: Admission ticket only. No travel or accommodation is included in giveaway. Enter here: https://chatgptexperiment.com/ai-business-world-ticket-giveaway 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 +++++++++ CONNECT WITH CARY ChatGPT Podcast Website: www.ChatGPTExperiment.com Marketing Podcast: www.PracticalMarketingShow.com Cary's Agency Website: www.CMWeston.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryweston LINKEDIN NEWSLETTER The Chat GPT Experiment is also a LinkedIn Newsletter and you can find it here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-chat-gpt-experiment-7110348839919702016/ MUSIC CREDITS The instrumental music used in this podcast is called "Curious" by Podington Bear.
Episode Summary In this episode, host Cary Weston checks in from Atlanta after his travel plans were disrupted by snow on the East Coast. He had just wrapped up presenting at a transportation and logistics conference and shares two foundational takeaways that continue to resonate with people learning to use ChatGPT. The core message? Talk to it. Cary explains that many people still don't realize ChatGPT is a tool you can actually converse with — not just query. He emphasizes the power of simply identifying one repetitive task and asking ChatGPT how it can help. This episode is all about keeping it simple, approachable, and human. 3 Key Takeaways Talk with it, not to it : Most people still treat ChatGPT like a search engine instead of a conversational partner. A two-way conversation unlocks more insight and value. Ask how it can help you : Don't overthink it — just explain who you are, what you do, and ask ChatGPT directly how it might be useful. It's an easy way to uncover immediate benefits. Start with just one thing : Pick one repetitive task in your personal or professional life. That small win builds confidence and makes it easier to spot more ways ChatGPT can help. 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 +++++++++ CONNECT WITH CARY ChatGPT Podcast Website: www.ChatGPTExperiment.com Marketing Podcast: www.PracticalMarketingShow.com Cary's Agency Website: www.CMWeston.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryweston LINKEDIN NEWSLETTER The Chat GPT Experiment is also a LinkedIn Newsletter and you can find it here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-chat-gpt-experiment-7110348839919702016/ MUSIC CREDITS The instrumental music used in this podcast is called "Curious" by Podington Bear.
Episode Summary In this solo episode, host Cary Weston shares updates on two major announcements from OpenAI: the launch of ChatGPT Health and the upcoming integration of ads into ChatGPT. Cary breaks down what these updates might mean for users, especially in terms of privacy, personalization, and trust. He also answers listener questions on using ChatGPT for book writing, maintaining motivation, understanding the difference between chats and projects, and how platform choice affects performance. He closes the episode with shoutouts to community members using AI in thoughtful ways and encourages listeners to stay curious. 3 Key Takeaways ChatGPT Health is a new feature that will give users a separate space to ask health and wellness questions, with added privacy and personalization. It's not a doctor replacement but a support tool for understanding medical data and preparing for appointments. Ads are coming to the free and low-cost ChatGPT tiers. While OpenAI promises ads won't influence responses, Cary raises valid questions around trust and transparency. Listener Q&A highlights how people are using ChatGPT for writing books, staying motivated, and improving efficiency in both work and volunteer settings—like running more productive community sports board meetings. About Cary Weston Cary is the host of The ChatGPT Experiment Podcast, where he helps users explore the practical applications of ChatGPT in real life. He offers one-on-one coaching, hosts workshops, and shares regular insights on how to make the most of AI tools for personal and professional productivity. He's also behind the Practical Marketing Show and runs a marketing agency, C.M. Weston. 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 +++++++++ CONNECT WITH CARY ChatGPT Podcast Website: www.ChatGPTExperiment.com Marketing Podcast: www.PracticalMarketingShow.com Cary's Agency Website: www.CMWeston.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryweston LINKEDIN NEWSLETTER The Chat GPT Experiment is also a LinkedIn Newsletter and you can find it here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-chat-gpt-experiment-7110348839919702016 MUSIC CREDITS The instrumental music used in this podcast is called "Curious" by Podington Bear".
Episode Summary In this solo episode of The ChatGPT Experiment , host Cary Weston breaks walks through a real-world example where he helped a trade advocacy group automate and streamline their time-consuming research process using ChatGPT's Projects feature. Cary shares his 4-part framework for setting up successful prompts and emphasizes the importance of engaging ChatGPT in dialogue, not just handing it a task and hoping for the best. 3 Key Takeaways Use Cary's 4-Part Framework : When talking to ChatGPT, always explain: 1) What are we doing? 2) Why are we doing it? 3) What does success look like? 4) Do you have questions to help you do your best work? Don't Rush the Task : Jumping too quickly into asking ChatGPT to "do something" often leads to poor results. Instead, let it help you plan, think, and collaborate. Structure for Flexibility : When building Projects, keep the instructions (the "brain") stable, but make supporting documents modular—this makes updates and improvements much easier over time. About Cary Weston Cary is the creator and host of The ChatGPT Experiment podcast, where he shares real-life strategies, coaching insights, and how-tos for using ChatGPT in practical, repeatable ways. Cary works with individuals, teams, and organizations to improve productivity and solve problems using AI. Through one-on-one coaching, workshops, and keynotes, he helps people find value in ChatGPT without getting overwhelmed by the tech. 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 +++++++++ CONNECT WITH CARY ChatGPT Podcast Website: www.ChatGPTExperiment.com Marketing Podcast: www.PracticalMarketingShow.com Cary's Agency Website: www.CMWeston.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryweston LINKEDIN NEWSLETTER The Chat GPT Experiment is also a LinkedIn Newsletter and you can find it here: The Chat GPT Experiment Newsletter MUSIC CREDITS The instrumental music used in this podcast is called "Curious" by Podington Bear.
