Jon Clayton welcomes Tim Lewis, a seasoned podcaster and content creator who's been exploring AI and automation. Together, they discuss the distinctions between AI and automation, practical applications in day-to-day business, and the benefits of locally hosted AI over cloud-based tools. They also address common fears about AI replacing jobs. Gain valuable insights on leveraging AI for tasks like image and video generation, project management, and client presentations. Tim shares various tools and strategies to enhance productivity and maintain privacy when using AI. Learn how AI can help you build a better, more efficient business.

Today’s Guest

Tim Lewis is a long term podcaster and content creator. Tim’s background is in books and publishing, but he’s recently deep dived into AI Automation and AI Image and Video Generation, and how it can be used to help small business owners in their day to day work.

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Episode Highlights

00:00 Introduction

00:54 Meet Tim Lewis: AI and Automation Expert

01:40 What's The Difference Between AI and Automation Tools?

03:10 Practical Examples of AI in Automation

04:19 AI's Role in Simplifying Tasks

06:37 There's More To AI Than ChatGPT

07:35 Use Cases for AI Tools for Architects

10:23 Advanced AI Tools for Visualisation

12:18 Organizing Information with AI

14:22 Locally Hosted AI vs. Cloud-Based AI

16:51 Privacy and Security in AI

22:59 Using AI for Client Presentations

24:26 Should We Be Worried About AI Replacing Us

28:55 Embracing AI and Automation

29:43 Additional AI Tools and Resources

30:38 Connecting with Tim Lewis

31:12 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Key Takeaways

AI and automation are different tools that work together

AI is like a computer programme that thinks a bit like a human. It can look at a picture and tell you what's in it, or help you create images and videos. Automation is different - it's about setting up steps that happen automatically, like "when I get an email, add it to a spreadsheet." The exciting part is when you put them together. AI can now do the thinking parts that used to need a person, which makes automation much more powerful.

You can use AI for more than just writing

Most people think AI is only good for writing text, but that's just the start. You can use AI to create pictures and videos from your sketches, organise your notes and research, and even make presentations faster. For example, if you draw a simple building sketch, AI can turn it into a realistic image showing what it would look like in real life. This is really helpful if you work with designs or need to show ideas to clients.

AI won't replace you, but someone using AI might

You don't need to worry about robots taking your job. But you should pay attention to other business owners who are learning to use AI tools. They can work faster, finish projects quicker, and offer better prices because AI helps them save time. The key is to start learning about these tools now, so you can use them to do the boring tasks faster and spend more time on the important work you enjoy.

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Jon Clayton reflects on the challenges and achievements of 2025, highlighting milestones in his podcasting journey and personal life. Jon shares his Christmas break activities, introduces a new service aimed at enhancing your online presence, and outlines exciting updates for the Architecture Business Club in 2026, including fortnightly episodes, YouTube content, and potential sponsorships. He invites listeners to contribute their thoughts and challenges to shape future content, all while offering a special gift to kick-start the New Year.

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Episode Highlights

00:00 Introduction

02:05 Personal Highlights of 2025

02:48 Christmas Break Activities

03:34 Exciting New Service Announcement

03:50 What's New for Architecture Business Club in 2026

05:41 Special Gift for the New Year

07:42 Engage with Us and Share Your Challenges

08:21 Wrapping Up and What's Next

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Key Takeaways

It is good to look back and learn from the past year. Jon shares both the hard times and the happy moments from 2025 - it’s normal to have ups and downs.

Trying new things and making changes can help you grow. This show is adding video episodes, changing how often episodes come out, and offering new services - being open to change can bring new opportunities.

Staying connected with your audience is important. Jon invites you to share your challenges and ideas, and encourages you to subscribe and join in, so you can be part of this community.

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Jon is joined by Tim Lewis to explore the difference between AI and Automation.

Jon Clayton delivers a brief special episode to thank listeners for their support. He shares notable statistics from 2025, including the release of 52 episodes, the 100th episode celebration in September, and record downloads in October. He also recounts the top three episodes of the year based on download numbers, highlighting listener favourites. Jon encourages you to take a break from the podcast to enjoy the festive season.

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Episode Highlights

00:00 Introduction and Holiday Greetings

00:35 Podcast Achievements and Milestones

01:29 Top Episodes of 2025

02:57 Future Plans and Guest Invitations

03:54 Holiday Sign-Off and Advice

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Key Takeaways

Keep Going, Even When It’s Hard

If you keep working on something, like making a podcast every week, you can reach big goals. You might even do better than most people if you don’t give up.

People Like to Hear Real Stories

When you share true stories about your life or work, others want to listen. You can help people by telling them what you have learned and what you have gone through.

Take Time for Family and Friends

It’s good to stop working sometimes and spend time with people you care about. You should enjoy special days, like Christmas, with your family and friends.

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Next Episode

Tune in next week for a New Year's episode previewing 2026.