Overview

On this episode of Business Insanity Talk Radio, we first talk about how my first guest discovered how artificial intelligence paired with behavioral science helps businesses build high-performing teams. We also discuss other applications for A.I. in business. Then, we talk to a small business owner who is using Fulfillment by Amazon to operate and grow their business. Plus, I show you how to get your small business unstuck. Finally, we’ll discuss how small business owners can prepare for the holiday rush and survive the holiday season.

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Segment 1: Frank Cho has been a rocket scientist at NASA, a Google advisor who worked with Sheryl Sandberg, and a senior GE manager. At GE, Frank helped build Nexus A.I., a platform that uses AI and behavioral science to help businesses build high-performing teams. Now, he’s bringing rocket-scientist precision to the art of team-building.

1:30 – How did you find a connection between artificial intelligence and behavioral science to help businesses build high-performing teams?

2:30 – How did you go from rocket science to behavioral science?

4:00 – How does artificial intelligence help build high-performing teams?

6:30 – How much data does it require to work?

8:00 – What feedback does it give you?

9:45 – Can the tool be used to hire the right person into a team? 

Segment 2: Frank Cho continued…

15:00 – How do you define artificial intelligence as it relates to business?

16:45 – If I want to use A.I. in my business, how should I start?

17:45 – When is A.I. the best solution?

19:00 – What tools are available to help businesses get started with A.I.?

20:30 – Should we be worried about A.I.?

Segment 3: Caleb Light grew up in Montana and studied accounting at Utah Valley University.  Caleb started his first company, CupAd, in 2008 and sold advertising to companies like Overstock.com, Zagg, and the University of Utah.  During his time at Utah Valley University, he spent 2 years working in the Entrepreneurship Institute where he helped organize, launch, and run a peer to peer student incubator. Caleb helped launch Power Practical in 2012 and helped develop the initial strategy to bring The PowerPot to market, primarily through the use of crowdfunding.  Currently, Caleb manages all sales channels and logistics at Power Practical.

31:00 – What is Power Practical and how did you come up with the idea?

31:30 – What is your business model?

32:00 – Why did you decide to use Fulfillment by Amazon? How does it work?

33:15 – What is Amazon Exclusive?

34:30 – Selling on Amazon vs. Selling in Brick and Mortar Stores.

Segment 4: Barry Moltz shares how to get your business unstuck.

40:30 – Do any of these sound familiar?

41:15 – How to take your business to the next level.

42:45 – What’s in the Unstuck course?

46:00 – Special offer code.

To learn more visit, www.barrymoltz.com/unstuck

Segment 5: Erin Archuleta leads awareness initiatives at Square, collaborating with community and educational partners across the United States. As a small business owner herself, Erin brings a passion for making it easy to start, run and grow your business. She owns Michelin-recommended, Zagat-rated ICHI Sushi.

49:30 – The holiday season can mean big sales, but also big lines – how can businesses make sure customers are in and out this year?

50:15 – What is the fastest and most secure way to pay?

51:00 – Tips for hiring seasonal workers.

51:45 – More tools integrated with Square point of sale systems that make it easy to run and grow your business.

Sponsored by Nextiva and Amazon.