Welcome to the 32nd episode of the Plant Your Flag Podcast! In this Episode, we talk about what Businesses are actually doing with AI. Join Mike Bean and Jeremy Mountain as they navigate the new business landscape powered by artificial intelligence.

AI has been infiltrating every business and industry since neural network transformers were discovered in 2017. This allowed key models like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and so many more AI systems to enter the public space, where entrepreneurs have access to them.

How are private and public businesses leveraging these and other AI systems? Mostly through automation and optimizing their work processes. So far, what we see is not often businesses looking to replace people but using AI to make everyday tasks much more efficient.

In this episode, we will discuss:
- How businesses are actually using AI
- Using AI as an entrepreneur
- How AI can improve a business's workflow
- Why AI is not as threatening as it seems
- What Meta is doing with their Andromeda AI
- And more AI topics

We hope you enjoy this deep dive into AI systems and how real businesses (like us) are actually using AI to improve how they operate themselves. If you want to learn more about AI and Business, watch the 31st episode of the podcast with John Porter, a tech leader who breaks down exactly how he is helping non-technical founders use AI solutions for their business.

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00:00 - Intro
01:23 - Improving our business with AI
03:26 - Work Process Management
05:01 - AI is not replacing you
07:55 - Connecting systems with Artificial Intelligence
09:42 - Snake oil salesmen and AI gurus
12:04 - AI after the AI boom
14:05 - Meta Andromeda
17:15 - Humans are capable
19:00 - AI and layoffs
20:20 - What is the Plant Your Flag Podcast
24:07 - Things are ever-changing in SEO, digital marketing, and AI
29:18 - The immeasurable effects of marketing
31:32 - Outro
32:17 - Outtakes

Thanks again for joining us on another episode of the Plant Your Flag podcast. If you liked the podcast, be sure to check out our other podcast episodes on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts.

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This podcast will be dedicated to the fearless ones who decided to stick their flag in the ground and start their venture. We will continue to talk about the entrepreneurship world and feature guests who inspire us and keep us going. Stay tuned!

Tech Leader John Porter explains what AI actually does for business and how companies are really using artificial intelligence to optimize workflows, improve scalability, and solve operational problems. Luckily for us, he has joined us for the 31st episode of the Plant Your Flag podcast!!

In Episode 31 of the Plant Your Flag podcast, Mike Bean sits down with John Porter to discuss using AI tools safely and responsibly in businesses. They also discuss the business John Porter founded, Squared Sigma, which helps other businesses optimize work processes, solve business problems, and improve scalability for large clients and small solo entrepreneurs.

John Porter is a veteran in the tech industry, working for major companies like Oracle, SAP, DecisionLink, and Xfactorio. Now he has founded his new business, Squared Sigma, where he provides AI solutions to everyday business problems to give entrepreneurs and employees their time back and to improve efficiency for everyone.

In this episode, we'll discuss:
- How businesses are actually using AI today
- Common mistakes companies make when adopting AI
- How AI improves productivity and scalability
- Why AI isn’t replacing jobs the way people think
- How entrepreneurs can leverage AI without technical experience

Thank you for joining us on episode 31 of the Plant Your Flag podcast. If you want to see more of the podcast, be sure to check out our other podcast episodes on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts.

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00:00 - Intro
01:06 - Building business solutions
03:53 - Optimizing value opportunities
05:42 - AI in the tech industry
06:47 - How to correctly use AI in your business
07:42 - What John Porter and Squared Sigma does for technology and business
09:58 - Not using AI recklessly
11:44 - Becoming an entrepreneur
13:06 - Solving problems and optimizing work processes
14:53 - What motivates John Porter
16:08 - Helping businesses thrive
18:34 - Curiosity and corporate tech
21:45 - The support system behind a successful entrepreneur
25:58 - Being stuck in the corporate world
26:59 - AI is not causing layoffs in tech
28:11 - The good and bad ways to use AI in business
30:04 - Why should I use a solution
31:30 - How to contact John Porter about leveraging AI
33:22 - Outro
33:57 - Outtakes

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This podcast will be dedicated to the fearless ones who decided to stick their flag in the ground and start their venture. We will continue to talk about the entrepreneurship world and feature guests who inspire us and keep us going. Stay tuned!

Bill Neu, an entrepreneur, real estate agent, and now family hero, is our newest addition to our collection of outstanding entrepreneurs on the Plant Your Flag Podcast! On the 30th episode of the podcast, old coworkers and friends Bill Neu and Jer speak about Bill's new business, Gramma's house.

Gramma's house isn't your regular construction business. Bill started this concept to help the elderly age in place by making modifications to their homes. Bill Neu is adamant that no one wants to go to a nursing home, and through his business, he can help your grandparents live in their homes much longer and much safer.

Starting a business is a very hard thing to do, but if you do something you love that gets you out of bed each morning that truly matters to you, there is nothing more rewarding.

Thanks for joining us on another episode of the Plant Your Flag podcast if you liked the podcast, be sure to check out our other podcast episodes on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts.

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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/plant-your-flag-with-bean-media/id1736171111

Watch the video on YouTube on the Bean Media Channel!

This podcast will be dedicated to the fearless ones who decided to stick their flag in the ground and start their venture. We will continue to talk about the entrepreneurship world and feature guests who inspire us and keep us going. Stay tuned!