In this episode, Bryant and Mike continue their deep dive into the ever-evolving world of AI, building on the discussion from the previous episode. They explore the rapid growth of AI models, highlighting both their incredible benefits and the challenges they pose within the sign industry.

Beyond discussing the impact of AI, Bryant and Mike showcase some of their favorite AI-powered tools that they use daily, offering insights into how these innovations are reshaping workflows and creativity.

Tune in for an engaging and thought-provoking conversation as we navigate the fast-paced changes AI is bringing to our world—and what the future might hold!

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In this episode...

00:00 Intro
00:32 "AI" Models Rapid Growth
07:48 Tools We Use
12:23 TypingMind
18:53 AI for SEO
25:43 Tools for Text Generation
36:27 Current AI Situation
47:20 "AI" in Everyday life
53:35 Deepseek
58:00 "AI" Thinks
01:00:25 Directus
01:02:25 Replicate
01:08:00 NotebookLM
01:12:00 Clay
01:14:15 Perplexity
01:17:50 Loveable
01:21:45 Replit
01:28:50 Takeaways
01:34:04 Outro

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In this episode, Bryant and Michael take a deep dive into how AI is reshaping the sign and design industry. They explore its growing impact on the creative process, discussing whether AI is a helpful tool for designers or a force that could potentially harm the industry as a whole.

From automating routine tasks to enabling innovative design solutions, AI offers exciting possibilities, but it also raises critical questions about originality, ethics, and the future role of human designers. To bring theory into practice, Bryant and Michael put one of Michael’s banner designs to the test, leveraging AI tools to see how they measure up against traditional methods.

Join the conversation as they weigh the pros and cons of AI, debate its long-term implications, and consider how designers can adapt to thrive in an increasingly AI-driven landscape.

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In this episode...

00:00 Intro
00:32 Catching Up
08:05 Last year's learnings
12:25 Creative but uninterested in the business side
15:11 The Ominous AI
16:25 Takes on AI
21:00 AI on a daily basis
25:40 AI Impact on Creativity
36:18 Dangers of AI
39:29 Dangers for Designers
42:20 Shift of designers
46:00 Using Claud to replicate Mike's design
51:40 Tool For Creativity
01:00:39 AI for younger generation
01:05:03 Takeaways
01:07:00 Outro

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In this engaging podcast Series, Peter shares his 10 Sign Shop Commandments—a comprehensive set of principles designed to drive your sign shop's financial success.

These commandments aren’t just generic advice; they are presented in a unique percentage-based format, offering clear and actionable insights to help you stabilize, optimize, and elevate your business operations.

Bryant and Peter delve deep into each commandment, unpacking the strategies and steps necessary for implementation. They discuss how these rules can fix sign shop owners' challenges and difficulties.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level, these ten commandments serve as your roadmap to success.

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In this episode...

00:00 Intro.
00:50 Sign Shop Yoda.
04:40 Recap of first five commandments.
06:44 Advertising Budget Query
11:17 6th Commandment: Total Payroll
21:36 7th Commandment: Average Payroll
26:08 8th Commandment: Lead Conversion
33:37 9th Commandment: Hourly Rate
44:39 10th Commandment: Quote to Sales Order
53:58 Outro

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Are you a sign or print shop owner?
Join the Better Sign Shop Community - our exclusive Facebook group for shop owners and managers. Connect and learn from peers at https://www.facebook.com/groups/bettersignshopmastermind.