3 rules for using AI as an entrepreneur | Zachariah Stratford | TEDxSouthLakeTahoe
Zachariah Stratford shares his personal journey of overcoming failure and loss to embrace the power of artificial intelligence (AI), illustrating how AI can help entrepreneurs and businesses thrive in an increasingly automated world. Through his struggles of being replaced in business, he highlights how mastering AI can lead to greater opportunities and stability. His story serves as a guide for others to integrate AI into their business strategies, becoming irreplaceable in the face of technological change.Zachariah discusses the rising threat of AI replacing workers, as seen in various industries. A study found that up to 800 million workers might need to find new jobs by 2030, highlighting the pressure businesses and employees face. He shares his own struggles of being forced out of companies he built and the emotional toll it took on him, demonstrating the vulnerability of being "replaceable."Embrace AI to become irreplaceable. Zachariah explains how he leveraged AI to launch successful businesses, helping entrepreneurs integrate AI into their processes. By mastering the use of AI bots—intelligent automation tools—he found success, both personally and professionally.Three Laws for Using AI Bots:1. Master the Art of Asking Questions
AI is a tool that requires guidance. Understanding your business and its processes allows you to ask the right questions and prompt the AI effectively. AI supports you, but your expertise makes it shine.2. Hide Your Bots
The best AI tools are seamless and human-like. Zachariah warns against using bots in a way that feels impersonal or deceptive. Your human touch is your superpower—use AI to enhance, not replace, your relationships.3. Pull Your Biggest Lever First
Focus on the areas of your business that can benefit most from AI. Start with the tasks you're already good at and automate them. Gradually scale up, using AI as a rocket fuel to accelerate growth.Zachariah has helped thousands of entrepreneurs use AI to build their businesses, from automating social media management to streamlining customer service. He also partnered with one of the largest universities in Latin America to create an AI business certification program. As AI continues to reshape industries, those who integrate it into their businesses stand to gain a competitive edge.Entrepreneurs, take charge of your future by integrating AI into your business. Start small, focus on automation, and use AI as a tool to enhance your business and personal interactions.If you're an entrepreneur or business owner looking to stay ahead in the age of AI, Zachariah’s story and practical advice will help you understand how to leverage this technology without losing your humanity. ? TEDx & International Speaker | ? AI & Publishing Visionary | ? Bestselling Author & EntrepreneurI’ve been replaced. Three times.
Each time, I rebuilt, learned, and adapted—until I became irreplaceable.Now, I help entrepreneurs and thought leaders turn their ideas into bestselling books and AI-powered businesses. As the founder of The One Book Millionaire, I’ve helped publish over 100,000 titles and launched multiple AI-driven startups.My TEDx talk explores how AI is transforming the future of work and how you can embrace it to stay ahead.? AI Business & Publishing Expert
? Author of Published with Jarvis, The AI Author Cookbook, and The Brain Dump Method
? 30 Bestsellers Published in 2023
? Co-Founder of Millionario.AI & Creator of AuthorWizard.AI
? Partnered with a top Latin American university to launch one of the world’s first AI business certificationsWant to become irreplaceable? Let’s connect.
? www.TheOneBookMillionaire.com
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