The GenXpert Show

Laura Zavelson
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The go-to show for smart solopreneurs who want to be the go-to in their niche. On this show we talk about how to grow your business by building know/like/trust, actively managing your referral network and leveraging AI so you don't get stuck spending nights and weekends glued to your laptop.

  1. MAY 7

    Turn Your Half Finished Courses Into an AI Business Coach | Ep. 56

    NotebookLM is the perfect tool to turn your unfinished courses, saved PDFs, YouTube Watch Later list and scattered screenshots into a personalized AI business coach. Stop wasting money on more business courses and squeeze the value out of the ones you already bought. The advice you need to grow your solo business is probably already on your computer. You just need a better way to access it.What you'll learn:00:00 Hidden Business Gold00:55 Meet Notebook LM01:09 Screenshot Saver Story02:03 Create Your Notebook02:14 Upload And Organize02:42 Mind Map Your Sources03:42 Ask Better Questions03:56 Turn Courses Into Plans05:27 Why Not Claude GPT06:07 Next Steps Workflow

    7 min

  2. APR 30

    Claude Projects Instructions That Make AI Sound Like You

    So what exactly goes in Claude Projects instructions to make AI sound like you? Everyone tells you to make an about.me file or a brandvoice.md file but nobody actually tells you what to put in it. Until now. Get ready to be able to get AI content that actually sounds like you inside Claude Projects.Want to save even more time? Here's a 5 minute AI Handoff that will save you 5 hours a week. 00:00 What goes in about.me or brandvoice.md01:05 Section One 01:59 Section Two 03:24 Section Three 04:34 Section Four 05:15 Fast Ways To Write It09:22 Turn It Into Markdown10:33 Use Claude Projects

    13 min

  3. APR 24

    ChatGPT vs. Claude: The Switch Every Solopreneur Needs to Make | Ep. 54

    If you're running your business on ChatGPT, you might be missing out on better results. This episode explains why solopreneurs need Claude in order to get the biggest impact from using AI. See how they both stack up in the ChatGPT vs. Claude showdown. And then hang for for less than 2 minutes as I walk you step by step on exactly how to make the switch from ChatGPT to Claude without losing any memory or context.Cut through the AI noise. Practical AI for solo business owners delivered to your inbox every week. What you'll learn:00:00 Why ChatGPT Falls Short00:30 Content Creation Leverage01:22 New SEO Through LLMs02:13 Four Content Buckets02:45 Brainstorming Goes to?04:02 Long Form Winner is?05:51 Social Posts are best with ?07:36 Marketing Strategy Showdown?09:38 How to Import ChatGPT Memory to Claude10:56 Final Recommendation Next Steps CONNECT WITH ME:  🌐 ⁠LauraZavelson.com⁠  📲⁠ LinkedIn⁠ 🎥 ⁠YouTube⁠ 😍⁠Instagram

    12 min

  4. APR 23

    Most Solopreneurs Are Already Behind on AI (new data) | Ep. 53

    There's a growing AI gap — and new research from Anthropic shows most solopreneurs are already on the wrong side of it. Here's exactly what the data says, and what you can do about it starting today. → Got 5 minutes? Try this low-tech AI handoff that saves you 5+ hours a week. A recent Anthropic study found something every solopreneur, coach, consultant, and fractional exec needs to hear: it takes about six months of consistent, integrated AI use to build a real working relationship with these tools. In this episode of The GenXpert Show, you'll learn:✅ The AI Gap framework — where you actually fall on the spectrum (Doomer? Dabbler? Leaper? Leader?)✅ Why obsessing over prompts is the wrong focus✅ The 2 business questions every solopreneur should be asking right now✅ How to reframe your expertise to solve the new problems AI is creating for your clients✅ What "execution friction" is — and how eliminating it can dramatically improve your client outcomes✅ How building AI-powered tools positions you as a strategic advisor (and changes your pricing conversation entirely)If you're ready to stop watching from the sidelines and start the clock on your six months — this is the episode to watch first.🕐 Timestamps00:00 The AI Gap Warning00:50 Doomers to Leaders01:33 Six Months to Mastery02:49 Two Business Questions03:13 Client Problems Reframed04:17 Opportunities by Niche05:09 AI Removes Friction07:07 Become a Niche Leader08:07 Build Tools That Sell08:47 Next Steps and Videos CONNECT WITH ME:  🌐 ⁠LauraZavelson.com⁠  📲⁠ LinkedIn⁠ 🎥 ⁠YouTube⁠ 😍⁠Instagram

    9 min

  5. APR 16

    Skip the AI Hype - These 5 Tools Deliver for Solopreneurs | Ep. 52

    The 5 AI tools solopreneurs actually use to save time, deliver better work, and cut through the noise.→ Uncover the hidden money in your meetings with 1 simple tool and 3 powerful prompts. What you'll learn in this video:00:00 Why AI Advice Fails00:16 Five Biggest Time Sucks for Solopreneurs00:51 Pick an AI Note Taker02:29 Claude for Content04:49 Proposal ROI Example05:28 Perplexity for Trends06:52 NotebookLM Organization09:33 Gamma Slide Decks11:04 AI Friction Point Framework CONNECT WITH ME:  🌐 ⁠LauraZavelson.com⁠  📲⁠ LinkedIn⁠ 🎥 ⁠YouTube⁠ 😍⁠InstagramThe GenXpert Show helps solopreneurs, like consultants, fractional execs and freelancers use AI for real business results — without the overwhelm.#AItools #solopreneur #AIforBusiness

    12 min

  6. APR 8

    The AI Skills Nobody's Talking About (It's not prompting) | Ep. 51

    Everyone's selling prompt libraries. The real AI edge comes from 4 skills that have nothing to do with prompting — and you probably already have them.→ Got 5 minutes? Try this low-tech AI handoff that saves you 5+ hours a week. What you'll learn:Why chasing better prompts is the wrong game (and what to focus on instead)Skill 1: Laser Focus — how to build your AI filter so you stop drowning in toolsSkill 2: Design Thinking — what a wine opener teaches you about using AI smarterSkill 3: Beginner Mind — why experimenting with familiar tools unlocks better resultsSkill 4: Low Hanging Fruit — how to spot quick wins and avoid busywork traps⏱ Chapters:00:00 Stop Chasing Prompts00:23 Skill 1 Laser Focus00:49 Build Your AI Filter01:51 Effort vs Frequency Test02:33 A Real Tool Win03:15 Skill 2 Design Thinking04:10 Wine Opener Lesson06:18 Skill 3 Beginner Mind07:16 Experiment With Familiar Tools08:09 Skill 4 Low Hanging Fruit08:46 Avoid Busywork Traps09:29 Wrap Up Next StepsThe GenXpert Show helps solopreneurs, consultants, and fractional execs use AI for real business results — without the overwhelm. CONNECT WITH ME:  🌐 ⁠LauraZavelson.com⁠  📲⁠ LinkedIn⁠ 🎥 ⁠YouTube⁠ 😍⁠Instagram #AIskills #AItools #solopreneur

    10 min

  7. FEB 12

    Why Your AI Content Doesn't Sound Like Your Personal Brand (and how to fix it) | Ep.50

    Start getting real value from AI with The 5 Minute AI Handoff That Saves Me 5+ Hours a Week If you're not happy with your AI-generated content, there's a simple process to get 100 times better results. As a business owner, you know content is key to inbound leads and referrals, and leveraging AI tools efficiently is crucial. Learn how to give AI the prompts and information it needs to write in your voice, save hours of revisions and significantly improve your marketing content. 00:00 Introduction: Boost Your AI Content Creation 01:04 Understanding AI Content Creation Levels 01:12 Level One: Basic AI Prompts 02:41 Level Two: Adding Context with Projects 03:29 Setting Up Your AI for Success 04:15 Creating Essential Documents 05:38 Practical Comparison: Incognito vs. Project Mode 06:27 Final Tips and Recommendations 07:02 Conclusion: Next Steps for Content Creation CONNECT WITH ME:  🌐 ⁠LauraZavelson.com⁠  📲⁠ LinkedIn⁠ 🎥 ⁠YouTube⁠ 😍⁠Instagram

    7 min

  8. FEB 5

    The AI Re-Engagement Trick That Makes Following Up With Leads Less Awkward

    Start getting real value from AI with ⁠The 5 Minute AI Handoff That Saves Me 5+ Hours a Week Following up with stale leads and your referral network can be awkward. How do you make it seem authentic and not like you're chasing a sale? In this video we're talking about how to use AI to create real connection and dramatically increase your chances of closing new clients.HIGHLIGHTS00:00 Introduction to Killer Follow-Up Messages01:09 The Importance of Following Up02:33 Identifying Your Warm Leads03:40 Using AI to Craft Personalized Messages05:17 Drafting and Sending Effective Emails06:18 Automating Your Follow-Up System07:38 Next Steps CONNECT WITH ME:  🌐 ⁠LauraZavelson.com⁠  📲⁠ LinkedIn⁠ 🎥 ⁠YouTube⁠ 😍⁠Instagram

    8 min
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The go-to show for smart solopreneurs who want to be the go-to in their niche. On this show we talk about how to grow your business by building know/like/trust, actively managing your referral network and leveraging AI so you don't get stuck spending nights and weekends glued to your laptop.

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  • Creator
    Laura Zavelson
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    57
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Laura Zavelson
  • Show Website
    The GenXpert Show