How to Build an AI System That Actually Works – Knack 4 Business ft. Jeff Borschowa

GROWTH PILLAR: AI & Automation WHO THIS IS FOR: SMB owners, solopreneurs, corporate escapees, and leaders who are curious about AI but don't know where to start — or have started and feel stuck. WHAT THEY'LL GAIN: A practical framework for AI adoption, real warnings about ChatGPT's blind spots, and a clear path to building systems that actually work in your business.   Most business owners know they should be using AI. Very few know how to use it well. Jeff Borschowa has spent years on the bleeding edge of AI and technology adoption. He's broken things so you don't have to. Now he helps entrepreneurs cut through the hype and build simple, repeatable systems using his D.R.I.M.O. framework — Diagnose, Recommend, Implement, Maintain, Optimize. In this episode of Knack 4 Business, Bernie Franzgrote and Wayne Pratt sit down with Jeff to unpack what AI adoption actually looks like for everyday business owners — from the 55-year-old tradesperson to the solopreneur trying to reclaim their time. Here's what gets covered: Why most people are using AI wrong — and how ChatGPT can actually hurt your business if you're not careful The real difference between AI and LLMs — and why it matters How to find the right AI tool for your specific business without chasing every new shiny object What custom GPTs are and how Jeff has built over 400 of them for clients Why curiosity and communication skills are your biggest AI advantages How neurodiverse thinkers may have a natural edge with large language models The D.R.I.M.O. system — a repeatable framework any business can follow When to use Google Gemini vs ChatGPT vs Microsoft Copilot Why you should start with AI tools that are at least a year old The real data privacy risks most people ignore when using ChatGPT Jeff is the founder of Business Catalyst Crew and Pharos Business. He also hosts the Lighthouse Sessions Podcast. Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn and explore his blog at businesscatalystcrew.com/blog. Co-hosts: Bernie Franzgrote and Wayne Pratt   THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Canada Growth Network + GHL — A practical CRM and automation ecosystem built for Canadian entrepreneurs. First month just $1 CAD. No contract. WebIndexer — Get your business found online faster. Gentry Learning — Practical learning tools built for business growth.   CONNECT + TAKE ACTION: Have a question or want to be a guest? Email us: [email protected] Ready to grow your network and your business? Join Canada Growth Network for $47 CAD/month — no contract: https://canadagrowthnetwork.com/ghl Listen to more episodes: https://knack4business.com/ Subscribe so you never miss a conversation that matters. Disclaimer: Everything you heard today is for educational purposes only. It's not professional advice. Before you act on anything — talk to a certified expert in your area. Your accountant. Your lawyer. Someone who knows your situation.We share perspectives. You make the decisions.Want more? Head over to blog.knack4business.com — packed with practical episodes on AI, marketing, leadership, and growth. No fluff. Just the good stuff. Subscribe while you're there.Until next time; keep building. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.