AI is changing how business owners build their brands...but most are using it wrong.

In this episode, Alyssa Olerud and AI strategist Abigail Merrill break down how to use AI strategically without losing your voice, authenticity, or competitive edge.

This episode provides a clear, strategic perspective. Alyssa and Abigail go beyond surface-level tips to explore how AI actually works, where bias exists, and how to use these tools responsibly while still building a recognizable, human-centered brand.

With a background in revenue operations, marketing, and AI integration, Abigail brings real-world expertise to the conversation. She shares a practical framework that helps business owners adopt AI in a way that drives results without adding complexity or sacrificing brand identity.

Episode Overview

• Why business owners—especially women—are slower to adopt AI and how to overcome it
• The reality of AI bias and how it can impact your brand and decision-making
• How to use AI as a collaborator while maintaining your authentic voice
• A simple 3-step framework to integrate AI into your business operations
• Practical ways to use AI for content creation, communication, and productivity
• How AI can reduce mental load and give you back time as a business owner

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GrowthUP Partners | AI Consulting in the Triangle

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