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EPISODE · Aug 25, 2025 · 17 MIN

The AI Tool Breakdown: When to Use GPTs vs Assistants vs Agents | EP 64

from Automate Your Agency · host Alane Boyd & Micah Johnson

Are you drowning in AI terminology and wondering which tools will actually move the needle in your agency? Custom GPTs, AI assistants, AI agents—everyone's throwing around these terms, but nobody's explaining what you should actually be using.In this episode, Alane teams up with Beau Cunningham to cut through the confusion and give you a crystal-clear breakdown of when to use what. No more wondering if you're missing out on the "better" solution.You'll discover:The real difference between GPTs and AI agents (and why it matters for your workflow)How to train a custom GPT on client knowledge so new team members aren't starting from scratchWhy GPTs require conversation while agents actually do the work for youA live example of their automation tool that's been running for yearsStop second-guessing your AI strategy. Beau and Alane break down exactly which tool solves which problem, so you can pick the right solution and start seeing results immediately.Whether you're just getting started or ready to level up your current AI setup, this episode gives you the roadmap to make smart decisions about your AI stack.See a custom GPT in action by testing out Willy the Workflow Wizard! He's powered by a custom GPT that is supported by automation. Check him out here! Learn More about our AI Leadership WorkshopWinning businesses aren’t just working harder, they understand how to use AI strategically. Sign up for the AI Leadership Workshop, a 3-hour expert-led mastermind designed to give leadership teams clarity, alignment, and a practical path to stay competitive.Book a call to customize your workshop today!This episode is brought to you by Biggest Goal, the company Alane Boyd and Micah Johnson co-founded.Fifteen years of scaling their own companies taught them that adoption is a people problem long before it's a technology problem, so we train executives and their teams through workshops, cohorts, mastermind groups, and hands-on implementation support.For more info about our programs, join our free community at your.biggestgoal.ai.Thank you for supporting the podcast!

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Are you drowning in AI terminology and wondering which tools will actually move the needle in your agency? Custom GPTs, AI assistants, AI agents—everyone's throwing around these terms, but nobody's explaining what you should actually be using. In this episode, Alane teams up with Beau Cunningham to cut through the confusion and give you a crystal-clear breakdown of when to use what. No more wondering if you're missing out on the "better" solution. You'll discover: The real difference between ...

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