Feeling left behind by the AI revolution? In this episode, I break down what ChatGPT actually is and how anyone can use it for everyday tasks.

From translating documents and finding recipe substitutes to organizing tax expenses and troubleshooting your TV, I share practical examples that show why these tools aren't just for tech people.

Whether you're helping a parent get started or looking for ways to save time yourself, this episode covers the basics without the hype.

What if the secret to successful AI transformation isn't better technology, but better people? Barbara Wittmann from Digital Wisdom Collective has spent 25 years rescuing failing digital projects, and she's discovered a pattern: it's never the tech that's broken. In this episode, we explore why 70-95% of transformation projects still fail, how a "unipig" can change your organization's future, and why the quietest person in your company might be your greatest asset. Plus, Barbara shares her unconventional approach to training leaders that mixes entrepreneurs with enterprise managers across cultures and industries.

Find Barbara here:

www.digitalwisdom.co

https://digitalwisdomcollective.substack.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbarawittmann/

Application link for the Collective: https://digitalwisdomco.typeform.com/to/tJn0Hbsi?typeform-source=digitalwisdomcollective.substack.com

30% of medical office calls go unanswered. Patients wait days for callbacks while staff drown in paperwork. Dr. Rishin Shah built a cardiology practice that never misses a call and shares exactly how independent doctors can survive in 2026.

Ever wondered what happens above the stage when the lights go down and the magic begins?

In this episode, Armando sits down with Adriana Kahrs from Texas Scenic, a 90-year-old San Antonio company that has been manufacturing and installing the rigging, curtains, and equipment inside theaters across the country. From the Tobin Center to high school auditoriums, from hand-sewn 25-ounce velour curtains to automated motorized rigging systems, Adriana shares her 32-year journey in an industry most people never knew existed.

Discover how a hidden gem in San Antonio has shaped the performing arts world and why the people who work there can't help but look up when the show starts.

What happens to 8.5 million Americans with intellectual and developmental disabilities when they age out of the school system? Mark Olson from LTO Ventures joins me to explain the "cliff" families face at age 22, why Texas has a 20-year waitlist for critical services, and how intentional communities are changing the game. If you've never heard of IDD housing or day programs, this conversation will open your eyes.

Find Mark at: https://www.ltoventures.org/

What if you could predict a catastrophic failure three months before it happened?In this episode of The Web Talk Show, we explore how AI is transforming truck maintenance from reactive repairs to predictive prevention.A phantom vibration. A subtle engine hesitation. Your driver feels something is off, but the diagnostics come back clean. Three weeks later, you're staring at a $12,000 roadside tow bill, emergency repairs, and missed delivery penalties that could have been a simple $400 part replacement.This is the reality for truck maintenance shops every day. But it doesn't have to be.In this episode, you'll discover:

• How AI can detect an 87% probability of turbo actuator failure within 800 miles by analyzing vibration patterns and cross-referencing historical data
• The "Parts Sidekick" approach that tells you to order 40% more batteries before Chicago's January freeze, while your competitors scramble for inventory
• Why a 3 AM breakdown call in El Paso doesn't have to wait for morning, as voice AI walks drivers through diagnostics and dispatches mobile service automatically
• How junior techs can access decades of senior tech knowledge hands-free while elbow-deep in an engine bay
• The translation layer that converts "it makes a weird noise going uphill and smells funny" into actionable diagnostic steps with estimated repair times

The stakes in trucking are higher than passenger vehicles. We're talking about hauls worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, driver safety on shared highways, and the difference between a quick fix and a business-crippling breakdown.The tools that once required Walmart-sized budgets are now accessible to independent shops and regional fleets.Ready to see where AI fits in your operation? Watch the full episode.

Small business owners hear "use AI" constantly, but where do you actually start? This episode answers that with one of the simplest entry points: chatting with your documents.

I walk through how uploading your FAQs, contracts, SOPs, and product docs to tools like ChatGPT or Claude lets you (and your team) get instant answers grounded in YOUR business information, not generic AI responses.

I cover the easy approach anyone can try today, the technical reality behind vector stores and RAG, the edge cases where it breaks down (like searching for part numbers), and how to identify the right first project for your business.

Whether you're onboarding new staff, building a customer chatbot, or just trying to understand a confusing contract, this is your practical starting point.

An AI can't answer my calls—it wouldn't know what to say." Sound familiar? In this episode, I break down exactly what an AI receptionist can actually do: handle multiple simultaneous calls, book appointments, answer FAQs, pull customer data from your CRM, and even speak multiple languages—all while sounding remarkably human. I demo three live agents (including transfers between them) so you can hear it yourself. If your front office is drowning in calls and losing customers to voicemail, this one's for you.