#345: How to Future-Proof Your Business with AI the Right Way
Your employees are already using AI, and you probably don’t even know it. But the problem is, they could be unknowingly leaking confidential company information. If you’re a business owner, this should concern you, or at the very least, pique your interest. In this episode, AI expert and founder of Tyde.AI, Isabella Williamson, unpacks what business owners need to know about adopting AI the right way. From driving productivity to avoiding costly security risks, Isabella shares the real-world strategies companies are using today. Make sure to listen – the success of your business depends on how you use AI. 05:22 – What AI is and why it matters 08:23 – The fear of AI 14:26 – Business use cases for AI 22:30 – Gaining a competitive edge with AI 31:25 – Three AI questions every CEO must ask 40:26 – What every business owner needs to know about AI 48:51 – ROI on AI training 52:23 – Building custom AI solutions without coding Show Sponsors: AYS Developers: A design-focused company dedicated to crafting exceptional homes, vibrant communities, and inspiring lifestyle experiences.https://bit.ly/AYS-Developers Allsopp & Allsopp: Redefining real estate, through cutting-edge technology and setting new standards for seamless, elevated customer experience. Keep moving with Allsopp & Allsopp.https://bit.ly/Allsopp-and-Allsopp Socials: Follow Spencer Lodge on Social Mediahttps://www.instagram.com/spencer.lodge/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@spencer.lodge https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerlodge/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SpencerLodgeTV https://www.facebook.com/spencerlodgeofficial/ Follow Isabella Williamson on Social Mediahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/isabellawilliamson?originalSubdomain=ae https://www.instagram.com/isabellaluisawilliamson/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575647225610 https://x.com/isabellatek?lang=ar
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#344: The High Cost of Loneliness and What Leaders Can Do About It
We’re in the middle of a social connection crisis. Call it what you like, loneliness, isolation, disconnection, it’s becoming one of the most urgent issues of our time. In the U.S. alone, the cost of loneliness to businesses is estimated at $154 billion. And that figure is only going to grow unless we start addressing it. Our guest on the show today is Simone Heng, a global keynote speaker and expert on human connection. In this episode, she breaks down the root of the problem, the real cost of disconnection, and the simple steps leaders can take to build more connected teams and healthier business cultures. 02:30 – The social connection crisis 09:40 – Understanding asynchronous communication 16:30 – The data around loneliness 25:28 – A US$154 billion problem in the USA alone 30:17 – Are expats more lonely? 44:48 – What can business owners do to fight loneliness? 47:30 – The three rules of rapport 51:15 – How to make a genuine connection Show Sponsors: AYS Developers: A design-focused company dedicated to crafting exceptional homes, vibrant communities, and inspiring lifestyle experiences.https://bit.ly/AYS-Developers Allsopp & Allsopp: Redefining real estate, through cutting-edge technology and setting new standards for seamless, elevated customer experience. Keep moving with Allsopp & Allsopp.https://bit.ly/Allsopp-and-Allsopp Socials: Follow Spencer Lodge on Social Mediahttps://www.instagram.com/spencer.lodge/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@spencer.lodge https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerlodge/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SpencerLodgeTV https://www.facebook.com/spencerlodgeofficial/ Follow Simone Heng on Social Mediahttps://www.instagram.com/simoneheng/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/simone-heng-speaker https://www.facebook.com/simonehengofficial/ https://www.youtube.com/@SimoneHengSpeaking https://www.tiktok.com/@simoneheng?lang=en
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#343: AI Won’t Replace You. But the Person Using It Now, Will.
AI is already changing the way we sell, scale, and show up in business. But most people are still playing catch-up. In this episode, entrepreneur and AI strategist John Lee breaks down the mindset shift every business owner, sales leader, and entrepreneur needs to make right now. Because the real power of AI isn’t in the tech, it’s in how you use it to multiply what you already do well. Whether it’s automating follow-ups, training your team faster, generating leads while you sleep, or scaling your personal brand, AI isn’t here to replace you. It’s here to amplify you. 05:33 – What AI actually is (explained simply) 12:30 – How AI is being used right now 18:01 – Game-changing business use cases 28:17 – Social media’s shift: Followers vs. saves 39:17 – How John uses AI to run his business 46:12 – Rethinking fear: Why AI isn’t the enemy 54:12 – AI in sales: From lead gen to live coaching 1:03:03 – Setting up AI systems inside companies 1:22:36 – The real risks of AI and what’s coming next Show Sponsors: AYS Developers: A design-focused company dedicated to crafting exceptional homes, vibrant communities, and inspiring lifestyle experiences.https://bit.ly/AYS-Developers Allsopp & Allsopp: Redefining real estate, through cutting-edge technology and setting new standards for seamless, elevated customer experience. Keep moving with Allsopp & Allsopp.https://bit.ly/Allsopp-and-Allsopp Socials: Follow Spencer Lodge on Social Mediahttps://www.instagram.com/spencer.lodge/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@spencer.lodge https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerlodge/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SpencerLodgeTV https://www.facebook.com/spencerlodgeofficial/ Follow John Lee on Social Mediahttps://www.instagram.com/john_lee_official/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvLpL7r5IF_ijOJ9xrAfxxg
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#342: The Gold Strategy You’ve Never Heard of but Should Be Using
Most people think gold just sits in a vault, safe, static, and gathering dust… But Mark Pey, Head of Strategic Relationships at Monetary Metals, is on a mission to redefine how we think about gold. In today’s world of volatile markets, vanishing trust in fiat currency, and overhyped digital assets, gold is the most powerful, underused tool for wealth generation. Whether you’ve overlooked gold entirely or assumed it was only for central banks and doomsday preppers, this episode will change everything you thought you knew about the world’s oldest form of money. 09:37 – Why people avoid investing in gold 13:51 – Understanding asset classes 24:18 – The natural qualities of gold 29:20 – Turning gold into cash 43:41 – Paralysed by too much information? Show Sponsors: AYS Developers: A design-focused company dedicated to crafting exceptional homes, vibrant communities, and inspiring lifestyle experiences.https://bit.ly/AYS-Developers Allsopp & Allsopp: Redefining real estate, through cutting-edge technology and setting new standards for seamless, elevated customer experience. Keep moving with Allsopp & Allsopp.https://bit.ly/Allsopp-and-Allsopp Socials: Follow Spencer Lodge on Social Mediahttps://www.instagram.com/spencer.lodge/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@spencer.lodge https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerlodge/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SpencerLodgeTV https://www.facebook.com/spencerlodgeofficial/ Follow Mark Pey on Social Mediahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-b-pey-873833/?originalSubdomain=ae
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#341: Kris Fade on How He Built His Career and Making It Big in Dubai
Kris Fade is the voice behind the region’s #1 radio show, a star of Netflix’s Dubai Bling, and the founder of the health and wellness brand Fade Fit. But he didn’t just wake up famous. Kris’s success is the result of relentless hustle, smart decisions, and an unshakable belief in himself. From launching a brand-new radio show in Dubai to building a multimillion-dollar business, and leveraging the global spotlight of Dubai Bling, Kris shares the real story behind his rise. This conversation dives deep into legacy, personal branding, and what it really takes to build an empire from the ground up. 02:30 – Growing up in Sydney11:44 – Building a radio empire in Dubai 14:48 – From afternoons to prime time20:00 – The power of human connection27:30 – The birth of Fade Fit41:43 – Inside Dubai Bling49:02 – Staying motivated after success Show Sponsors: AYS Developers: A design-focused company dedicated to crafting exceptional homes, vibrant communities, and inspiring lifestyle experiences.https://bit.ly/AYS-Developers Allsopp & Allsopp: Redefining real estate, through cutting-edge technology and setting new standards for seamless, elevated customer experience. Keep moving with Allsopp & Allsopp.https://bit.ly/Allsopp-and-Allsopp Socials: Follow Spencer Lodge on Social Mediahttps://www.instagram.com/spencer.lodge/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@spencer.lodge https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerlodge/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SpencerLodgeTV https://www.facebook.com/spencerlodgeofficial/ Follow Kris Fade on Social Mediahttps://www.instagram.com/krisfade/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@krisfade https://www.facebook.com/KrisFadeOfficial/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kris-fade-10447b27/?originalSubdomain=ae
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