26 min

EP213 9 AI-Enabled Tools to Save 2 Hours a Day in Your Business The 4 am Report

    • Marketing

Welcome to The 4am Report, where we dissect AI's dilemmas and opportunities keeping small businesses awake. 🎤 Join Host Susan Diaz today as she brings you the masterclass you need to energize your productivity with 9 essential AI tools. 
Join Susan for a dive into the future of efficiency 🚀✨
Sure, we all know mainstream AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity, but did you know about Superhuman, which can help you save an hour a day on your inbox management? Or Canva, which can simplify presentations and image editing? And let’s not forget Zapier, the much-needed integrator that can help you stack AI tools for exponential project and cost efficiencies.
In This Episode you’ll find these ‘other’ AI force multipliers for your small business productivity:
Superhuman - Email Management Reimagined 🦸‍♀️

Use: Inbox management with AI-powered responses
Cost: US$30/month
Why: Saves time and keeps your inbox under control
Zencastr - Podcasting, Elevated 🎙️

Use: Recording and publishing podcasts and video clips
Cost: US$30-90/month
Benefits: High-quality separate tracks, easy publishing, and instant transcripts
Canva - Your Graphic Design Genie 🎨

Use: AI-enhanced graphic design
Cost: Free - C$19/month
Highlights: Magic presentations, auto design adjustments, and batch creations
Descript - Video Editing Simplified 🎥 (Mentioned as Opus Pro, potentially a transcription error)

Use: Easy video editing and content creation
Cost: While there is a free, it covers 1 hour and you’ll probably get what you need with the US$12/month plan
Why It's a Game-Changer: Automatic clip generation and editing for viral content
Zapier - Connect Your Tools Effortlessly ⚙️

Use: Integrating various tools to streamline workflows
Cost: While plans start at C$27/month, as a long term Zapier user from the pre-mainstream-AI-era, I can tell you that most meaningful workflows will need $49/month at a minimum. Zapier has also more recently acquired a worthwhile adversary! It’s called
Make. No gatekeeping here. We haven’t tried it but we hear great reports.
Why Necessary: Creates efficient, automated workflows across applications
Connect with Us:
🌟 Subscribe to The 4am Report
📚 Explore AI Literacy: Discover our AI Literacy course and mastermind sessions for small businesses. 
Get The AI Advantage
Join Marketing Power Circle
📅 Want details of Upcoming Events where you can join Susan for real time AI insights? Subscribe to our newsletter here.
🎁 Freebies & Resources: Dive into our treasure trove of AI literacy materials. Grab Yours
🔗 Stay Connected: Follow Susan on LinkedIn for the latest updates and join our vibrant community of AI optimists.
📢 Call to Action: Ready to harness the power of AI in your business? Book a discovery call with Susan to explore how these tools can revolutionize your workflow. Book Now
 

Welcome to The 4am Report, where we dissect AI's dilemmas and opportunities keeping small businesses awake. 🎤 Join Host Susan Diaz today as she brings you the masterclass you need to energize your productivity with 9 essential AI tools. 
Join Susan for a dive into the future of efficiency 🚀✨
Sure, we all know mainstream AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity, but did you know about Superhuman, which can help you save an hour a day on your inbox management? Or Canva, which can simplify presentations and image editing? And let’s not forget Zapier, the much-needed integrator that can help you stack AI tools for exponential project and cost efficiencies.
In This Episode you’ll find these ‘other’ AI force multipliers for your small business productivity:
Superhuman - Email Management Reimagined 🦸‍♀️

Use: Inbox management with AI-powered responses
Cost: US$30/month
Why: Saves time and keeps your inbox under control
Zencastr - Podcasting, Elevated 🎙️

Use: Recording and publishing podcasts and video clips
Cost: US$30-90/month
Benefits: High-quality separate tracks, easy publishing, and instant transcripts
Canva - Your Graphic Design Genie 🎨

Use: AI-enhanced graphic design
Cost: Free - C$19/month
Highlights: Magic presentations, auto design adjustments, and batch creations
Descript - Video Editing Simplified 🎥 (Mentioned as Opus Pro, potentially a transcription error)

Use: Easy video editing and content creation
Cost: While there is a free, it covers 1 hour and you’ll probably get what you need with the US$12/month plan
Why It's a Game-Changer: Automatic clip generation and editing for viral content
Zapier - Connect Your Tools Effortlessly ⚙️

Use: Integrating various tools to streamline workflows
Cost: While plans start at C$27/month, as a long term Zapier user from the pre-mainstream-AI-era, I can tell you that most meaningful workflows will need $49/month at a minimum. Zapier has also more recently acquired a worthwhile adversary! It’s called
Make. No gatekeeping here. We haven’t tried it but we hear great reports.
Why Necessary: Creates efficient, automated workflows across applications
Connect with Us:
🌟 Subscribe to The 4am Report
📚 Explore AI Literacy: Discover our AI Literacy course and mastermind sessions for small businesses. 
Get The AI Advantage
Join Marketing Power Circle
📅 Want details of Upcoming Events where you can join Susan for real time AI insights? Subscribe to our newsletter here.
🎁 Freebies & Resources: Dive into our treasure trove of AI literacy materials. Grab Yours
🔗 Stay Connected: Follow Susan on LinkedIn for the latest updates and join our vibrant community of AI optimists.
📢 Call to Action: Ready to harness the power of AI in your business? Book a discovery call with Susan to explore how these tools can revolutionize your workflow. Book Now
 

26 min