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EPISODE · Jan 13, 2026 · 36 MIN

AI Or Die: Why Your Business Can't Afford To Wait (With Matt Harmsworth)

from Empire Builders with Nick James · host Nick James

In this conversation with Matt Harmsworth, Nick James explores the AI revolution that's already transforming businesses - and why most business owners are getting it completely wrong. Matt, a former Hollywood film drone pilot turned AI consultant, recently blew away Nick's Top Level Mastermind with his presentation. In this episode, he reveals the uncomfortable truth: most business owners are throwing money at fancy AI tools but getting zero results because they're focusing on tactics instead of strategy. From ChatGPT becoming the new Google to creating AI avatars and automating low-level tasks, Matt breaks down exactly how to approach AI strategically. Nick shares the three specific ways he's using AI in Expert Empires right now - including creating copy, building video avatars, and automating calls - and Matt explains why you need to stop dipping your toes in and take this seriously before your competition leaves you behind. Whether you're just starting to explore AI or you're already using it in some areas, this episode will help you identify where the real opportunities are in your business. Matt's mantra says it all: "Don't dip your toes in this. Take it seriously." VALUABLE RESOURCES Take Matt's Free AI Assessment (30 questions): https://ai-or-die.co.uk https://ai-or-die.scoreapp.com/ Expert Empires Event (Matt will be speaking): https://www.expertempires2026.com/jan-2026-ee ABOUT THE HOST Nick James Nick dropped out of university at the age of 21 and failed spectacularly with his first coaching business, which forced him to take a £16k/yr telesales job. Within 12 months he was the top performer and left to start his second business at 24. This time he discovered a winning formula and before long had a multi-six-figure company. He then made a huge mistake which nearly put him out of business and cost him £50,000 in personal cash! Fortunately, Nick kept it afloat, turned it around, and sold that business 2 years later in a seven-figure deal. He then co-founded a multi-million-pound marketing company, which he exited in 2015, and created Expert Empires. Today, Expert Empires is known as the UK's number one business event for Experts, with world-renowned celebrity speakers like Gary Vaynerchuk, Grant Cardone, Chalene Johnson, David Goggins, and Lewis Howes gracing the stage. Nick also specialises in helping Coaches, Consultants, Speakers, Trainers, and Authors take their businesses from zero to six figures and beyond through his Expert Empires Mastermind programme.

In this conversation with Matt Harmsworth, Nick James explores the AI revolution that's already transforming businesses - and why most business owners are getting it completely wrong. Matt, a former Hollywood film drone pilot turned AI consultant, recently blew away Nick's Top Level Mastermind with his presentation. In this episode, he reveals the uncomfortable truth: most business owners are throwing money at fancy AI tools but getting zero results because they're focusing on tactics instead of strategy. From ChatGPT becoming the new Google to creating AI avatars and automating low-level tasks, Matt breaks down exactly how to approach AI strategically. Nick shares the three specific ways he's using AI in Expert Empires right now - including creating copy, building video avatars, and automating calls - and Matt explains why you need to stop dipping your toes in and take this seriously before your competition leaves you behind. Whether you're just starting to explore AI or you're already using it in some areas, this episode will help you identify where the real opportunities are in your business. Matt's mantra says it all: "Don't dip your toes in this. Take it seriously." VALUABLE RESOURCES Take Matt's Free AI Assessment (30 questions): https://ai-or-die.co.uk https://ai-or-die.scoreapp.com/ Expert Empires Event (Matt will be speaking): https://www.expertempires2026.com/jan-2026-ee ABOUT THE HOST Nick James Nick dropped out of university at the age of 21 and failed spectacularly with his first coaching business, which forced him to take a £16k/yr telesales job. Within 12 months he was the top performer and left to start his second business at 24. This time he discovered a winning formula and before long had a multi-six-figure company. He then made a huge mistake which nearly put him out of business and cost him £50,000 in personal cash! Fortunately, Nick kept it afloat, turned it around, and sold that business 2 years later in a seven-figure deal. He then co-founded a multi-million-pound marketing company, which he exited in 2015, and created Expert Empires. Today, Expert Empires is known as the UK's number one business event for Experts, with world-renowned celebrity speakers like Gary Vaynerchuk, Grant Cardone, Chalene Johnson, David Goggins, and Lewis Howes gracing the stage. Nick also specialises in helping Coaches, Consultants, Speakers, Trainers, and Authors take their businesses from zero to six figures and beyond through his Expert Empires Mastermind programme.

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