AI Won’t Fix a Broken Business: Why Process Comes First with Chad Paris

In this episode, we sit down with Chad Paris, founder and CEO of Stonefly Consulting Group and host of Process Over Pressure, to explore why many businesses don't actually have a sales problem they have a process problem.After spending 15 years in executive leadership in the building industry, Chad helped drive more than $37 million in revenue growth and an 18% increase in EBITDA before leaving the executive seat to build Stonefly.Chad shares a powerful perspective on why adding AI to a broken process can actually make things worse. Instead of solving the underlying problem, businesses can end up automating failure and making it run faster.We explore how founders and operators can identify the hidden gaps draining revenue, build smarter processes, and use AI strategically rather than simply adopting technology because everyone else is doing it.We also discuss the connection between business growth and team burnout, why the two are often symptoms of the same missing system, and where leaders who feel behind on AI should actually begin.With real-world experience, strong opinions, and practical examples, Chad offers a no-hype approach to process design, AI adoption, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth.If you're a founder, business leader, or operator looking to scale without creating more chaos, this conversation offers practical ideas you can start applying immediately.#ChadParis #StoneflyConsulting #ProcessOverPressure #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #BusinessGrowth #BusinessProcess #ProcessImprovement #AIForBusiness #Automation #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #OperationalEfficiency #RevenueGrowth #BusinessStrategy #TeamBurnout #ScalingBusiness #DigitalTransformation #Podcast #PodMatch #DesignWave