AI Profit Leaders

This high-energy episode features Andrew Brockenbush, Founder & CEO of Beefy Marketing, diving deep into how AI is transforming the way entrepreneurs and CEOs build software businesses.In this conversation, Andrew and the host break down the rapid evolution of AI tools over the last 5–6 months and how “vibe coding” is enabling non-developers to build real, revenue-generating MicroSaaS products faster than ever before.You’ll learn: What MicroSaaS really is and why it’s exploding right now  How to go from idea to MVP using AI tools like Claude and Lovable  Why CEOs should hire an internal AI operator instead of chasing every new tool  Real examples of building and launching apps (including Chrome extensions and paid products)  The biggest mistake founders make when adopting AI and how to avoid itIf you're an entrepreneur, founder, or digital creator looking to build scalable AI-powered income streams, this episode gives you a practical blueprint to start. 

This episode of AI Profit Machine features a powerful conversation between Chris Wiser and content producer Trent Knox, diving deep into how AI is reshaping content creation, marketing, and business growth. Trent shares how he leverages AI tools and platforms like Replit and Lovable to build communities, scale content production, and drive engagement, especially in the gaming and esports space. From repurposing podcast clips using Opus Clip to streamlining workflows, this episode highlights how AI is becoming a true “time reducer” for entrepreneurs.Key insights from this episode: Why short-form clips are dominating platforms like YouTube, Twitch, and Kick How AI improves efficiency without replacing teams  The rise of “agentic AI” and what it means for the future of work  Why entrepreneurs must move beyond using AI as just a chatbot  The importance of adopting paid AI tools to unlock real business valueWhether you're a small business owner, content creator, or scaling entrepreneur, this episode breaks down practical ways to use AI to increase productivity, grow your brand, and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. 

 This episode of the AI Profit Machine Podcast features Danny Suk Brown sharing how he’s helping businesses scale faster using AI-powered coaching, automation, and revenue operations systems. From building and exiting an MSP to launching a consulting business, Danny breaks down how curiosity, networking, and smart AI implementation have transformed the way he serves clients. One of the standout strategies? Using AI simulations and roleplay to train clients, automate repetitive questions, and deliver real-time performance feedback through analytics and scoring. This conversation goes beyond theory and shows how AI is being used right now to reduce overwhelm, improve decision-making, and accelerate business growth. In this episode, you’ll discover:  How AI roleplay and simulations can replace repetitive coaching  Using AI analytics and scoring to improve client performance  Turning frequently asked questions into automated systems  Why curiosity is the #1 skill for succeeding with AI  Lessons from scaling and exiting an MSP business  The power of networking and community in the AI era If you're a business owner, consultant, or entrepreneur looking to implement AI in a practical way, this episode gives you real strategies you can start applying immediately. 🎧 Tune in and learn how to turn AI into your competitive advantage. 

This episode of the AI Profit Machine podcast dives into how entrepreneurs are practically using AI to grow and scale their businesses.We sit down with Marco Cano, a seasoned software product manager with nearly two decades of experience, who shares how he's transitioning from building AI systems in aviation to applying the same principles in his cookie business.In this conversation, you’ll learn: How AI can automate manual sales and outreach processes  Why the “discovery phase” is critical before building AI agents  How enterprise AI experience (AWS, GCP) translates to small business growth  The mindset shift entrepreneurs need to scale beyond just selling products  Real insights from the ground at one of the world’s biggest tech and innovation events Whether you're a small business owner, tech professional, or curious about AI agents, this episode gives you a real-world look at how AI is being used beyond the hype.Tune in to learn how to turn your expertise into scalable systems using AI.

In this episode of the AI Profit Leaders Podcast, host Chris Wiser sits with entrepreneur David Mesa to break down the real impact of AI on modern startups, especially in the food and beverage retail space.David shares insights from building a growing agency that helps brands break into grocery and brick-and-mortar retail while navigating the evolving role of AI in operations, sales, and team efficiency. From reducing reliance on outsourcing to exploring smarter internal systems, this conversation uncovers how founders are adapting (and sometimes struggling) to integrate AI into their workflows.If you're a startup founder, agency owner, or entrepreneur looking to understand how AI can shape your business model, streamline processes, and unlock new growth opportunities, this episode delivers practical insights and honest perspectives.In this episode, you’ll learn: How AI is impacting real businesses beyond the hype  The role of automation in scaling a service-based startup  Why some founders are shifting away from outsourcing  Practical ways to start integrating AI into your operations 🎧 Tune in and discover how to position your business for the AI-driven future.

In this live episode of the AI Profit Leaders Podcast, Chris Wiser sits down with Randy Bryan, founder and CEO of tekRESCUE, to unpack what it really takes to build and scale a tech company in today’s fast-changing landscape.Recorded live at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, this conversation goes beyond the highlight reel and dives into the real journey. From navigating challenges in the tech space to building a sustainable business, Randy shares practical insights, personal experiences, and lessons learned from years in the industry.This episode is perfect for entrepreneurs, agency owners, and anyone looking to grow a business using AI and smart systems.

Welcome to the AI Profit Leaders Podcast, hosted by Chris Wiser and Lindsey Badillo.In this powerful live episode of the AI Profit Leaders Podcast, Chris and Lindsey break down how businesses can actually turn AI into real, measurable profit.Recorded live at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, this conversation cuts through the noise around AI and focuses on what truly works. From leveraging automation to building scalable systems, they share real strategies, lessons, and frameworks that are driving results today.If you’re a business owner, marketer, or creator trying to make sense of AI and monetize it effectively, this episode gives you a clear path forward.

In this episode of the AI Profit Leaders Podcast, host Chris Wiser sits down with Adam Walter, founder and president of Humanize IT, soon transitioning to Humanize AI.Adam shares his journey from engineer and critical infrastructure security director to strategic advisor helping MSPs and business leaders move beyond “tickets and tools” and into real business conversations.What started as a mission to help engineers have better conversations with clients has evolved into something much bigger: preparing companies for the AI acceleration wave that’s already here.After initially believing he was ahead of the AI curve, Adam discovered he was significantly behind — and within just two months, pivoted his entire development cycle, redirected company reserves, and rebuilt his roadmap around AI integration.This episode explores the difference between operational thinking and strategic thinking, why AI will massively augment high performers, and why companies ignoring this shift may not just stagnate. They may disappear.In This Episode, You’ll LearnWhy AI will augment great teams instead of replacing themThe difference between operational IT and true strategic advisoryWhy many leaders think they’re ahead on AI — but aren’tThe risk of ignoring AI adoption in competitive marketsHow “vibe coding” creates opportunity — and technical debtWhy strategy must come before toolsHow listening to clients unlocks more growth than selling hardwareKey TakeawayAI is not a technical trend.It’s a business accelerator.Leaders who adopt it strategically will multiply their capacity. Those who ignore it will be outpaced by competitors who don’t.Episode HighlightsAdam’s shift from engineer to fractional CIO to AI strategistThe “avalanche” metaphor — realizing how far behind he actually wasWhy AI turns a team of 10 into a team of 50The difference between fixing tickets and solving core problemsThe school internet story — doubling bandwidth solved 10 years of stagnationVibe coding vs strategic developmentAI as augmentation for visionaries and implementersQuote from the Episode“AI is going to take your team of 10 and turn them into a team of 50 — while your competitors keep doing things the way they always have.”— Adam WalterGuest SpotlightAdam Walter Founder & President, Humanize IT (transitioning to Humanize AI)Adam has over 20 years of experience in engineering, security, and IT leadership. Through Humanize IT, he helps MSPs and technology professionals move beyond technical jargon and into meaningful business strategy conversations. His current focus is helping organizations responsibly integrate AI to accelerate growth without sacrificing security or clarity.Connect with Us!📘 Making Your First One Million Dollars With AI Available on AmazonInstagram: @theAIProfitMachineFree Facebook Community🎙️ Subscribe to AI Profit Leaders for weekly strategy-first AI conversations

In this episode of the AI Profit Leaders Podcast, host Chris Wiser is joined by Crios Munnings, Founder and CEO of Deep Blue Risk, an IT, cybersecurity, and AI advisory firm based in San Antonio, Texas.Crios walks through the real evolution of the IT industry. From reactive break-fix support, to managed services, to cybersecurity risk management. He also explains why AI now represents the next major inflection point for business leaders.The conversation dives into a growing and dangerous reality: most companies are already using AI daily, but leadership has no visibility, no policy, and no strategy. Employees are deploying AI tools on personal devices, sensitive data is being exposed, and executives are rushing to “add AI” without understanding outcomes or risk.Using real-world examples — including a $1.2M profit leak uncovered during a routine oil change — Crios explains how AI assessments, outcome-based strategy, and advisory leadership allow businesses to see what they’ve been missing all along.This episode reframes AI as neither hype nor software, but a strategic lens that reveals inefficiencies, risk, and growth opportunities hiding in plain sight.In This Episode, You’ll LearnWhy most AI initiatives fail without leadership ownershipHow AI introduces new business risk when adopted without a strategyWhy employees are already using AI — with or without permissionHow AI assessments expose profit leaks across sales, ops, and CXThe shift from IT support to AI risk and strategy advisoryWhy AI must be outcome-based, not tool-drivenHow leaders can regain control before AI creates compliance, privacy, or financial damageKey TakeawayAI doesn’t just accelerate businesses — It exposes what leadership has been ignoring.Without a strategy, AI becomes a risk. With strategy, AI becomes leverage.Quote from the Episode“AI isn’t a shiny tool you just throw into a business. Without a strategy, it’s more dangerous than not using it at all.”— Crios MunningsGuest SpotlightCrios Munnings Founder & CEO, Deep Blue Risk 📍 San Antonio, Texas (serving clients nationwide)Crios is an IT, cybersecurity, and AI advisory leader helping businesses shift from reactive support to proactive risk management and AI-driven strategy. His work focuses on assessments, outcome-based implementation, and helping leadership teams regain control of technology decisions.Connect with Us!📘 Making Your First One Million Dollars With AI Available on AmazonInstagram: @theAIProfitMachineFree Facebook Community🎙️ Subscribe to AI Profit Leaders for weekly strategy-first AI conversations

Most businesses don’t fail at AI because of technology.They fail because of leadership.In this episode, Lindsey Badillo is joined by Andrew Brackenbush, founder of Beefy Marketing, to unpack why chasing AI tools without a clear strategy creates overwhelm, wasted spend, and cultural breakdowns.Andrew shares what he’s seeing inside real businesses adopting AI — from leadership resistance and “shadow AI” usage to the massive leverage unlocked when AI is aligned to vision, culture, and execution.This conversation reframes AI from a shiny object into what it actually is: a leadership accelerator that exposes broken processes, weak communication, and unclear strategy — for better or worse.This episode is for founders and executives ready to stop experimenting and start leading with AI on purpose.🎧 In This Episode, You’ll LearnWhy AI strategy must come before AI tools to avoid wasted spend and confusionHow leadership-driven AI adoption creates real competitive advantageThe biggest mistakes companies make when they “implement AI” without clear outcomesWhy AI should support employees, not replace themHow to identify operational bottlenecks and profit leaks before automatingWhat it really means to become an AI-first organizationWhy companies that delay AI strategy risk falling behind permanently🔑 Key TakeawayAI doesn’t fail businesses — poor leadership does.The winners in the next economy will be the organizations that lead with strategy, clarity, and intent — and use AI to execute faster, not think for them.Guest SpotlightAndrew BrackenbushFounder, Beefy MarketingAndrew helps businesses integrate AI into marketing, operations, and leadership without overwhelming teams or losing brand trust. His advisory-first approach focuses on using AI to create leverage, efficiency, and long-term business freedom.Notable Quotes“AI doesn’t replace people — it replaces inefficiency.”“If you’re just chasing tools, AI will actually make your business heavier.”“Transparency around AI builds trust. Hiding it destroys it.”Resources Mentioned📘 Who Not How — Dan Sullivan🧠 Custom GPTs & AI agents for internal operations📈 Fractional AI advisory & strategy-first adoption modelsConnect with the Guest🔗 Website: https://beefymarketing.com🔗 Personal Site: https://andrewbrackenbush.comConnect with Us!📘 Making Your First One Million Dollars With AI Available on AmazonInstagram: @theAIProfitMachineFree Facebook Community🎙️ Subscribe to AI Profit Leaders for weekly strategy-first AI conversations

In this episode of the AI Profit Leaders Podcast, Chris Wiser is joined by Tyler Wallace, CEO of CTS Computers, a multi-generation IT and cybersecurity firm serving Central Illinois and Northern Indiana.Tyler uncovers a critical misconception holding many businesses back: using AI tools is not the same as having an AI strategy.While most leaders believe they have not started using AI, the reality is very different. Employees are already using AI across organizations, often without policies, guardrails, or leadership oversight. This creates hidden risks around data security, compliance, efficiency, and profitability.Drawing from real-world experience with healthcare, engineering firms, nonprofits, and SMBs, this conversation explains why random AI adoption creates more problems than progress. Tyler and Chris discuss why AI leadership must start at the top, how to put the right guardrails in place, and why businesses that delay strategic AI adoption will be outpaced by faster-moving competitors.This episode is a wake-up call for business owners, MSPs, and leadership teams who believe ChatGPT equals AI adoption and are unknowingly leaking data, time, and profit because of it.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy “we use ChatGPT” is not a real AI strategyHow AI should automate business processes—not just tasksThe difference between AI tools and AI-driven organizationsWhy leadership must own AI adoption before employees doHow poor AI implementation can lose money instead of saving itWhy clean data and process clarity are required before automationHow AI is reshaping search, buying behavior, and brand visibilityWhat “AI-first” actually means for small and mid-sized businessesKey Takeaway'AI Profit Leaders do not chase tools. They design strategy, control adoption, and execute with speed. 'Connect with us!Instagram: @theAIProfitMachineFree Facebook CommunityAvailable on Amazon📘 Making Your First One Million Dollars With AI📘Maximizing Business Potential with AI by Tyler Wallace  

In this episode of the AI Profit Leaders Podcast, host Chris Wiser is joined by John Hansman of Truit to unpack one of the most expensive habits in business:Hiring people to solve problems that strategy and automation should fix.John works closely with legacy businesses across Washington State, particularly in trucking, logistics, and home services—industries that are under intense pressure from rising costs, shrinking margins, and increased regulation.Together, the conversation challenges outdated thinking around growth, staffing, and technology, and reframes AI as a time-buying, margin-protecting strategy rather than a collection of tools. This is a must-listen for owners who want to protect profitability, increase valuation, and build a business that can scale or exit in the AI era. What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy legacy businesses instinctively hire instead of fixing systemsHow AI helps business owners buy back their time — and their team’s timeWhy “we’ve always done it this way” is the most expensive mindset in businessHow automation increases revenue per employee without replacing peopleWhy AI strategy matters more than AI toolsThe hidden risks of employees using AI without leadership oversightWhy uncontrolled LLM usage can expose IP and sensitive business dataHow automation outperforms LLMs alone in real-world operationsWhy younger competitors are moving faster — and winningHow AI directly impacts business valuation and exit potential This episode highlights why AI governance and leadership matter more than tools, and why partnering with the right strategist is critical in a fast-moving market. Key TakeawayHiring adds overhead.Automation adds leverage.The most profitable businesses use AI to remove repetitive work, protect margins, and refocus people on high-value decisions — not to chase tools or trends.Resource📘 Making Your First One Million Dollars With AI Available on AmazonConnect with us!Instagram: @theAIProfitMachineFree Facebook Community

Your team is already using AI.The question is whether you’re leading, or avoiding the conversation.In this episode, Lindsey and Chris talk with Jerem Morris, founder of Data Tech AZ, about building an AI-first, people-first culture where AI is used openly, responsibly, and daily.Jerem shares how embedding AI into leadership, culture, and team communication unlocked efficiency, professionalism, and trust. And why “shadow AI” is one of the biggest hidden risks inside modern businesses.This episode is for leaders ready to stop pretending AI isn’t happening and start leading with it.In This Episode, You’ll LearnWhy AI should augment people, not replace themHow to transition from “IT guy” to trusted business advisorThe dangers of chasing AI tools before fixing broken processesWhy culture — not incentives — drives successful AI adoptionHow daily AI conversations (even 5 minutes a day) transform teamsThe importance of guardrails, privacy, and security in AI useHow AI exposes underlying business problems, for better or worseWhy leadership context matters more than AI outputHow MSPs can move into boardroom-level strategy conversationsKey TakeawayAI doesn’t replace teams.Silence, fear, and bad leadership do.GuestJerem MorrisFounder, Data Tech AZJerem helps businesses integrate AI into leadership, culture, and operations — without sacrificing people or trust.Quotes “AI should make business lighter, not heavier.” “If you’re just looking for a tool, AI will actually create more problems.”Resources📘 Co-Intelligence (Book recommendation)📘 Making Your First One Million Dollars With AI Available on AmazonConnect with Jerem🔗 LinkedIn: Jerem Morris📧 Email: [email protected] with us!Instagram: @theAIProfitMachineFree Facebook Community

AI can accelerate growth… or blow up a business.In this episode, Lindsey and Chris sit down with John Britt, founder of U.S. Technical Services Group, to talk about the side of AI most people ignore: risk, responsibility, and balance.John shares his evolution from break-fix IT to managed services to AI advisement, and explains why blindly adopting AI tools without strategy, policies, or guardrails is one of the fastest ways to lose trust, clients, and money.This episode is a wake-up call for leaders who think “moving fast” means skipping fundamentals.In This Episode, You’ll LearnWhy AI adoption without guardrails creates legal and operational riskThe real reason building AI tools is usually a losing strategyHow AI exposes weak processes and leadership gapsWhy balance beats hype in every industryHow to position AI as a strategic advisory serviceWhat responsible AI enablement actually looks like in practiceKey TakeawayAI is powerful… and power without discipline is dangerous.Guest SpotlightJohn Britt Founder, U.S. Technical Services Group John helps businesses adopt AI safely, strategically, and profitably, without hype or shortcuts.Connect with John🌐 Website: ustsg.com🔗 LinkedIn & Facebook: Search John BrittConnect with us!📘 Making Your First One Million Dollars With AI Available on AmazonInstagram: @theAIProfitMachineFree Facebook Community

AI isn’t the opportunity… Leadership is.In this launch episode, hosts Lindsey Badillo and Chris Wiser lay out why most businesses are already approaching AI the wrong way. While everyone else is chasing tools, features, and shiny demos, the real money is being made by those who lead with strategy, outcomes, and advisory authority.Recorded live from AI Profit Leaders HQ in Austin, Texas, this episode sets the tone for the entire podcast: 👉 AI Profit Leaders don’t peddle tools, they solve problems and get paid for it.If you’re serious about profiting from AI (not just experimenting with it), this is your starting point.In This Episode, You’ll LearnWhy AI tools are becoming obsolete faster than everThe costly difference between selling AI and leading with AIHow MSPs, consultants, and service providers should reposition right nowWhy strategy, sales, and advisement outlast any toolHow to become the advisor clients trust — and pay premium fees forThe mindset shift required to profit from AI long-termKey TakeawayTools change fast. Strategy, sales, and advisement don’t. AI Profit Leaders focus on outcomes, not features.Resources📘 Making Your First One Million Dollars With AI Available on Amazon or at AIMoneyPlay.comInstagram: @AIProfitMachineFacebook: Search AI Profit LeadersConnect With UsInstagram: @AIProfitMachineFacebook: Search AI Profit LeadersSend us a message! We actually respond