Don’t Clean Before the Cleaner Comes (Why you don’t need perfect systems to start using AI)
Why you don’t need perfect systems to start using AIMost small business owners delay using AI because their systems are messy. But AI is made for mess. In this episode, Tony explains why you don’t need to organise everything first, and how to get value straight away.In this episode:Why “I’ll start once I’m organised” is a lieWhat AI tools actually need to workReal-life case studies from Tony’s clientsHow to get powerful results from chaosTony’s personal 3-step “messy start” methodTools & Links Mentioned:ChatGPT (Free Version)Bardeen.aiSaneBox for EmailThis Week’s Action:Choose one messy file (notes, spreadsheet, email thread)→ Drop it into ChatGPT→ Ask: “What’s in here? Give me 3 ways I can use this.”📢 Join the Community:Come ask questions, share ideas, and connect with other small business owners using AI in the Facebook Group – How to Use AI with Tony Winyard.🎥 Video version on YouTube and Spotify
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