AI is changing everything… but are we using it properly?In this episode of the Cherrywood Podcast, Simon and Rachel sit down with Nick from Select Technology to break down the reality of AI in business — from hallucinations and automation to ethics, productivity, and what the future really looks like.We cover:• Why AI sometimes makes things up• How businesses are saving HOURS every week using automation• The biggest mistake people make when using AI• Real-world AI failures (including a shocking military example)• The truth about AI replacing jobs• Where AI is heading in the next 5 yearsIf you’re a business owner, creator, or just curious about AI — this is one of the most honest conversations you’ll hear.👉 Watch until the end for practical ways YOU can start using AI properly.#AI #BusinessGrowth #ArtificialIntelligencewww.select-technology.co.uk⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 AI hallucinations explained0:24 Intro – Meet Nick from Select Technology1:46 From IT to AI automation specialist4:04 Sponsors5:19 What Select Technology actually does8:07 Building an AI business unit10:30 When businesses should start using AI13:13 Is AI just “better software”?15:14 What AI gets wrong (hallucinations)16:08 The Phil Collins AI mistake17:23 How AI actually works (simple explanation)19:20 Can AI check itself?20:01 When AI goes wrong (drone example)21:23 Can businesses trust AI yet?22:35 How to use AI properly23:31 Real automation example (saving hours weekly)24:28 Over-reliance on AI25:25 Why AI forgets things25:35 Continuation prompts (game changer)26:32 Using AI in filmmaking & SEO27:53 AI coding & development29:02 AI risks & BBC documentary30:21 Ethics, safety & real-world concerns31:21 Do you need your own AI?32:15 Should businesses rely on AI-built software?34:35 What is “orchestrated AI”?36:18 Real business automation example38:20 Where AI actually adds value41:07 Why AI content all sounds the same42:23 How to prompt AI properly (Who / What / Why / How)47:44 System prompts explained48:26 Simon’s YouTube automation workflow49:43 Next-level AI (MCP servers)52:05 Automating business workflows54:20 AI managing your workload55:18 Using AI for wedding quotes (huge idea 💡)57:17 Ethics of AI (truth vs hype)1:00:06 AI vs real-world environmental impact1:02:05 AI and job displacement1:03:09 £100k productivity example1:06:23 Why spreadsheets are killing productivity1:08:31 Future skills vs coding1:10:07 Why AI struggles with creativity1:12:31 Does AI “exist”? (mind-blowing discussion)1:14:20 Talking to AI like a human1:16:03 How AI changes YOUR behaviour1:19:17 Why AI forgets context1:20:14 The real power of AI in business1:25:21 The future of AI1:27:04 Will AI kill social media trust?1:30:53 AI scams & risks1:32:24 Legal responsibility with AI1:34:15 Will AI give us a 4-day work week?1:37:20 AI in medicine (insane breakthrough)1:40:29 Are we heading for utopia or dystopia?1:44:23 Quickfire questions1:48:33 Where to find Nick1:50:23 Outro + sponsorsWelcome to Cherrywood Podcast, your source for inspiring conversations and compelling stories. Join us as we dive into the journeys of remarkable individuals from various fields, offering insights into personal growth, entrepreneurship, creativity, and more. Subscribe for positivity, authenticity, and engaging discussions. Learn how we blew up on YouTube:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkif0i1i5oaDN83UzwYQQBSH-4DEMhfJ0&si=zzna8zvRN2Jyqzv3https://youtu.be/p9GnbbykQoM?si=cBr4ZHuNwXumP_4RContact:📧 Email: info@cherrypro.co.uk📞 Phone: 07857 283 005🌐 Website: www.cherrypro.co.uk📱 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cherrywoodproductions📸 Instagram: @cherrywoodproGuests Song Choices playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YxsMkrJLbFQSjeRKfzcCQ?si=21a21d1ef9534479Disclaimer: Views expressed by guests on Cherrywood Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast hosts or producers.

In this episode of the Cherrywood Podcast, hosts Simon and Rachel Burridge sit down with Chloe Myers, founder of The Be Plan, to explore her personal journey through long-term health challenges, lifestyle changes, and building a wellness-focused business.The Cherrywood Podcast, hosted by award-winning creators Simon and Rachel Burridge, features inspiring conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, and real people sharing powerful life stories.In this episode, we discuss:• Chloe’s early health struggles and personal journey• The impact of lifestyle, nutrition, and stress• Building a wellness business from lived experience• Travel stories from across 50+ countries• Balancing family life and entrepreneurship• Lessons learned from personal growth and resilienceThis episode is a story of change, mindset, and building something meaningful from life experience.

🌐 Find Chloe here: https://thebeplan.ino

🎙️ Cherrywood PodcastHosted by Simon & Rachel Burridge – Cherrywood ProductionsCherrywood Productions is a multi-award-winning videography and photography company founded by Simon Burridge, known for storytelling across weddings, commercial work, and film production.Subscribe for inspiring conversations, real stories, and behind-the-scenes insights from the world of business, creativity, and life.SPONSORSSnugDubs Campervan Hirehttps://snugdubs.co.ukDe Medici Associates – Chartered Structural & Civil Engineershttps://demediciassociates.comRight at Home Medwayhttps://www.rightathome.co.uk/medwayClearwater Kenthttps://clearwaterkent.co.ukJames Howard PThttps://jameshowardpt.co.ukBaseball Outlet UKhttps://baseballoutlet.co.ukNu Digitalhttps://nudigitalera.co.uk00:00 Airport incident – Chloe’s shocking travel story00:40 Welcome to the Cherrywood Podcast01:10 Meet Chloe Myers – The Be Plan03:00 Travelling across Africa08:50 Senegal airport experience14:30 Career journey and background32:00 Early health challenges39:00 Lifestyle and nutrition changes47:00 Modern diet and stress discussion55:00 Food habits and wellbeing01:06:00 Daily routines and mindset01:15:00 Business journey01:21:00 Entrepreneurship and freedom01:25:00 Where to find ChloeWelcome to Cherrywood Podcast, your source for inspiring conversations and compelling stories. Join us as we dive into the journeys of remarkable individuals from various fields, offering insights into personal growth, entrepreneurship, creativity, and more. Subscribe for positivity, authenticity, and engaging discussions. Learn how we blew up on YouTube:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkif0i1i5oaDN83UzwYQQBSH-4DEMhfJ0&si=zzna8zvRN2Jyqzv3https://youtu.be/p9GnbbykQoM?si=cBr4ZHuNwXumP_4RContact:📧 Email: info@cherrypro.co.uk📞 Phone: 07857 283 005🌐 Website: www.cherrypro.co.uk📱 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cherrywoodproductions📸 Instagram: @cherrywoodproGuests Song Choices playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YxsMkrJLbFQSjeRKfzcCQ?si=21a21d1ef9534479Disclaimer: Views expressed by guests on Cherrywood Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast hosts or producers.

Stuart Alderson joins the Cherrywood Podcast to talk about sleeping rough for charity, homelessness, veterans, mental health, and the unbelievable story of being bitten by an adder as a child and ending up in a coma for 11 days.Support Stuart’s fundraiser here:https://socialsync.app/fundraiser/cr-l6nw5m9wm3p43In this episode, Stuart shares why he chose to spend a week sleeping rough in the woods to raise money and awareness, how cold and exhausting it really is, what he has seen first-hand around homelessness and suicide attempts, and the brutal reality many people face every single night.He also tells the unforgettable adder bite story — the moment he was bitten by Britain’s only venomous snake, the race to hospital, anti-venom treatment, and how close he came to losing his arm.This is a powerful, funny, raw and honest conversation about resilience, compassion, survival, and why even small acts of kindness matter.If this episode speaks to you, please like, share and subscribe — and support the cause if you can.Sponsored by:Snug Dubs Camper Van HireDe Medici Associates Chartered Structural and Civil EngineersRight at Home MedwayClearwater KentJames Howard PTBaseball OutletClub AwesomeHindsight DirectoryConnect by TechNu DigitalBond Carpentry#AdderBite #Homelessness #MentalHealth00:00 Cold open – homelessness, adder bite, coma00:34 Baseball chat and family sport chat03:35 Introducing Stuart Alderson04:12 Sleeping rough for charity07:02 Why he hates camping07:55 Why he is doing this for homeless veterans and others in need10:05 Suicide attempts and mental health stories from bridge work18:02 Charity name and homeless support discussion19:57 Britain’s only venomous snake20:25 The adder bite story begins24:14 “I was in a coma for 11 days”25:33 Anti-venom and risk of amputation29:20 Blue Peter / Countryfile mention31:37 Growing up close to the land33:22 Eels, fishing and countryside stories37:19 Teaching kids outdoor skills41:33 From one night to a full week sleeping rough43:45 Building the shelter and keeping warm49:22 How hard the nights really are57:55 The reality of cold, wet nights outdoors01:01:26 Thinking about people sleeping on concrete01:02:23 Real stories of homelessness and addiction01:06:03 Ted helping a homeless man in Rochester01:08:24 Funny New York homeless story01:12:07 How to support Stuart and the cause01:13:06 The next challenge – Dover to Land’s End01:16:09 Final message and support linkWelcome to Cherrywood Podcast, your source for inspiring conversations and compelling stories. Join us as we dive into the journeys of remarkable individuals from various fields, offering insights into personal growth, entrepreneurship, creativity, and more. Subscribe for positivity, authenticity, and engaging discussions. Learn how we blew up on YouTube:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkif0i1i5oaDN83UzwYQQBSH-4DEMhfJ0&si=zzna8zvRN2Jyqzv3https://youtu.be/p9GnbbykQoM?si=cBr4ZHuNwXumP_4RContact:📧 Email: info@cherrypro.co.uk📞 Phone: 07857 283 005🌐 Website: www.cherrypro.co.uk📱 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cherrywoodproductions📸 Instagram: @cherrywoodproGuests Song Choices playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YxsMkrJLbFQSjeRKfzcCQ?si=21a21d1ef9534479Disclaimer: Views expressed by guests on Cherrywood Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast hosts or producers.