AI Profit Leaders

AI Profit Systems with Lindsey Badillo & Chris Wiser

AI Profit Leaders is a strategy-driven podcast for business owners who want to turn AI into a competitive advantage. Hosted by Lindsey Badillo and Chris Wiser, each episode delivers real conversations and practical frameworks on how to use AI to grow revenue, sharpen messaging, build advisory authority, and scale smarter.

  1. Women Leading the AI Revolution: How She Leads Securely Is Changing Tech Leadership

    11H AGO

    Women Leading the AI Revolution: How She Leads Securely Is Changing Tech Leadership

    In this inspiring episode of the AI Profit Leaders Podcast, Lindsey Badillo sits down with Melanie Padron and Sheila Hare to unpack the powerful movement behind She Leads Securely — a growing community empowering women in AI, cybersecurity, leadership, and business. What started as a challenge to “build their own stage” evolved into a transformational conference bringing together women entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders ready to embrace AI, lead boldly, and stop waiting until they feel “ready.” In this conversation, they discuss:  Why leadership matters more than technical expertise in the AI era  How women are using AI to scale businesses, improve operations, and reclaim time  The mindset shift from perfectionism to progress  Building AI-first company cultures and empowering teams  Using AI for automation, productivity, sales preparation, and operational efficiency  Why collaboration beats competition in modern business leadership  The vision behind the She Leads Securely movement and its growing community The episode also dives into practical examples of AI implementation inside MSPs and tech companies, from AI-powered time tracking apps to automated client summaries and internal workflows. If you’re a business owner, MSP leader, entrepreneur, marketer, or anyone navigating leadership in the AI age, this episode is packed with encouragement, strategy, and actionable insights.

    31 min
  2. AI First Leadership: Why Businesses That Ignore AI Will Be Replaced | Eddie Key & Chris Wiser

    2D AGO

    AI First Leadership: Why Businesses That Ignore AI Will Be Replaced | Eddie Key & Chris Wiser

    In this episode of the AI Profit Leaders Podcast, Chris Wiser sits down with Eddie Key, founder of Key Innovations, to discuss what it really means to become an AI-first business in today’s rapidly changing world. Eddie shares how he transitioned from running a traditional IT company since the late 1980s into building an AI consulting business focused on strategy, leadership, and long-term business transformation. Together, Chris and Eddie break down why most AI projects fail, why CEOs must lead AI adoption from the top down, and why businesses that ignore AI may eventually be displaced by competitors who embrace it. The conversation dives into:  Why AI should augment employees, not replace them  The rise of AI-first leadership teams  How AI is changing skilled trades, manufacturing, healthcare, and consulting  Why strategy and mindset matter more than tools  The danger of chasing AI only for cost-cutting  Building AI advisory boards for smarter business decisions  How businesses can uncover entirely new markets and opportunities using AI  Lessons from ERP, cybersecurity, and IT adoption that apply directly to AI today Eddie also shares real-world examples from working with manufacturers, optometrists, and service businesses, explaining how AI can create efficiency, innovation, and new revenue streams when implemented correctly. If you're a CEO, entrepreneur, MSP owner, consultant, or business leader trying to understand how AI will reshape business over the next decade, this episode is packed with practical insights and future-focused thinking.

    23 min
  3. Why CEOs Must Use AI Themselves in 2026 | Ryan Kohler on AI Agents & Business

    MAY 11

    Why CEOs Must Use AI Themselves in 2026 | Ryan Kohler on AI Agents & Business

    What happens when AI stops being just a chatbot and starts becoming a true digital workforce? In this episode of the AI Profit Leaders Podcast, Ryan Kohler joins Chris Wiser for a deep conversation on AI leadership, vibe coding, AI agents, business transformation, and the future of work. Ryan shares his journey from early SEO in 2001 to building and selling a bootstrapped software company with 10,000 clients and 280 employees, just before the launch of ChatGPT. From there, the conversation dives into what most businesses are getting wrong about AI adoption and why leaders must personally get “in the trenches” with AI tools. Inside this episode:  Why CEOs can no longer delegate AI strategy  How employees are secretly becoming 2x–10x more productive with AI  The rise of “vibe coding” and no-code AI creation  Why AI is creating a massive workplace power shift  The difference between using AI tools and building AI capability  How AI agents will transform sales, operations, and customer intelligence  Why businesses are sitting on untapped goldmines of customer data  The future of AI-powered teams, workflows, and decision-making  Why this AI wave feels far bigger than the internet boom Ryan also explains how his company, Customer Mind, helps organizations use AI to understand customer conversations, sales calls, and business context at scale. If you’re an entrepreneur, founder, marketer, sales leader, or creator trying to understand where AI is headed next, this episode is packed with practical insights and future-focused thinking.

    43 min

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AI Profit Leaders is a strategy-driven podcast for business owners who want to turn AI into a competitive advantage. Hosted by Lindsey Badillo and Chris Wiser, each episode delivers real conversations and practical frameworks on how to use AI to grow revenue, sharpen messaging, build advisory authority, and scale smarter.