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Episode #67
Stop Treating AI Like a Search Engine: How to Build With It Instead
Aug 27, 202646 minS2
Queens, if you're still using AI to check the weather or rephrase an email, you're leaving the good stuff on the table. Sarah K. Heeter of PodFox Media is back for round two, and this time we're pulling back the curtain on what we actually text each other about: the apps, dashboards, and tools we're building for ourselves instead of paying for someone else's almost-right software. Sarah built her own session scheduler for her podcast after a $15/month tool kept letting guests miss their slots. I rebuilt my whole client management system and ditched Dubsado. And yes, we both built spinny-wheel book recommendation apps, because reading is expensive and we have priorities. What we cover: Why "solve a problem" beats "answer a question" every time, and how that one shift changes what you build Fable 5 vs. everything else: when the big model is worth the credits and when it isn't The skateboard-to-car rule for minimum viable products (start with the skateboard, not the wheels) Research first, then build: how Sarah used Claude to shop the market before deciding to DIY The real downsides of building it yourself, including the fact that you are now customer support The best part? You don't need a dev team or a market of thousands. You're a market viability of one, and that's all it takes to build something that fits your business exactly. Want to solve a problem on the show? Season three is open for guests. If you've got a challenge in your business or your day-to-day that AI might be able to fix, apply at aiqueens.com/apply or DM me on Instagram or LinkedIn. Connect with Sarah: Podfox Media: podfoxmedia.com Big Brave Business podcast: bigbravebusiness.com Mentioned in this episode: Brand-to-Bot Blueprint: aiqueens.com/blueprint Claude (Chat, Cowork, Code, Design) Dubsado, TidyCal, Breeze Docs, Sendbox (AppSumo) Supabase, Vercel, Railway, GitHub Google Apps Script Libby, Kindle Unlimited, Audible Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman Ready to build something of your own? Join the list for the next AI Queens Buildathon — a live, hands-on workshop where you walk away with a working tool built for your business: aiqueens.com/build Connect with Erika! https://www.instagram.com/erikatheaiqueen/ Erika's AI Consultancy: https://www.aiqueens.com/ Erika's Branding & Web Agency: https://www.mileenddigital.com/ Join the AI Queens Society: https://aiqueens.substack.com/
AI Queens: Smart AF AI Tools, Automation, & Business Tips with Erika Stanley
5 Apps I Built With Fable 5 That Cancelled $1,200 of Software
Aug 20, 202622 minS2
Queens, what if you could cancel $1,200 in software subscriptions — not by cutting corners, but by building the replacements yourself? That's exactly what Erika did during the Claude Fable 5 preview, and she's breaking down all five builds: what they replaced, what they cost (or saved), and the one mindset shift that made it possible. The big unlock? Stop telling AI how to do its job. Give it a goal and let it run. Before diving in, Erika gives a shoutout to a Claude skill built by previous guest Vanessa Chang that turns a messy brain dump into a clean, structured Fable 5 prompt — a must-have for anyone who has the idea but struggles to communicate it to AI. Link below. What we cover: Why Fable 5 is different and why micromanaging it actually caps what it can build The website rebuild that moved Erika off Webflow and onto Netlify for $5/month (saving ~$400/year) The custom email management tool that replaced Fixer.ai and works better for how Erika actually operates The client management system built to replace Dubsado, saving $500/year and counting The book club app that has zero ROI and might be the most revolutionary thing Erika built The real takeaway here: the most powerful thing you can do with AI right now is build something too weird, too small, and too you for any software company to bother with. That constraint — that a tool has to serve thousands of people to justify its existence — is gone. Go build the dumb little thing that makes your week easier. Start there. Ready to build something of your own? Join the list for the next AI Queens Buildathon — a live, hands-on workshop where you walk away with a working tool built for your business: aiqueens.com/build Mentioned in this episode: Download Vanessa Chang's Fable 5 Prompt Skill: Prompting Fable — A Beginner's Guide AI Queens Buildathon: aiqueens.com/build Connect with Erika! https://www.instagram.com/erikatheaiqueen/ Erika's AI Consultancy: https://www.aiqueens.com/ Erika's Branding & Web Agency: https://www.mileenddigital.com/ Join the AI Queens Society: https://aiqueens.substack.com/
AI Queens: Smart AF AI Tools, Automation, & Business Tips with Erika Stanley
5 AI Connectors That Turn Claude From Chatbot to Second Brain
Aug 13, 202619 minS2
Queens, if you've been using Claude just to write captions or brainstorm content, you're only scratching the surface. Claude can read your emails, check your calendar, pull from your meeting notes, and brief you before a client call — all without you lifting a finger. In this episode, I'm walking you through the five connectors that completely changed how I run my business and how you can set them up too. Think of connectors as windows into your business. Without them, Claude is a brilliant brain sitting in a room with no view — it only knows what you've typed into the chat box. With them, it can securely link to the apps you're already using and actually work with your real-world information. What we cover: Your AI note taker (Fathom, Otter, Granola) and why it's the first connector to set up Team communication via Slack and how to get a daily action item digest sent straight to you Your Google Calendar connector and how Claude can find and block focus time on your behalf Google Drive and how to build a client-specific project with full document context Email (Gmail or Outlook) and how to walk into any meeting fully prepped in minutes instead of hours The best part? You don't need to pay anything extra. If you already have a Claude subscription, connectors are sitting right there in your settings, waiting for you. This is AI working for you, not the other way around. And the two things it gives back more than anything else? Time and headspace. Ready to set all of this up with me, live? Join the waitlist for the next AI Queens Buildathon at aiqueens.com/build. Spots are limited and we do this hands-on together. Connect with Erika! https://www.instagram.com/erikatheaiqueen/ Erika's AI Consultancy: https://www.aiqueens.com/ Erika's Branding & Web Agency: https://www.mileenddigital.com/ Join the AI Queens Society: https://aiqueens.substack.com/
AI Queens: Smart AF AI Tools, Automation, & Business Tips with Erika Stanley
Stop Creating Lead Magnets That Collect Dust: How AI Transforms Audience Engagement (Bonus Replay)
Jul 23, 202636 min
Your lead magnets are sitting in a folder somewhere, forgotten and unused. We've all been there: spending hours creating PDFs, guides, and freebies that people download once and never touch again. But what if you could turn those dusty resources into interactive, engaging experiences that actually convert? In this episode, Erika sits down with Sarah K. Heeter, CEO of Podfox Media and host of the Big Brave Business podcast, to talk about using AI to revolutionize how you attract and nurture your ideal clients. Sarah shares how she transformed her static lead magnets into custom bots and interactive quizzes that people actually use, without paying $29/month for quiz software or drowning in manual work. Key themes from this conversation: AI doesn't eliminate critical thinking—it demands more of it. The bad advice floating around makes AI seem like a magic button, but the real power comes from getting creative with how you use these tools. Lead magnets should provide value, not just collect emails. Sarah rebuilt her equipment guide as an AI-powered consultant that asks questions, offers personalized recommendations, and feels like a real conversation. You don't need to start from scratch. Look at what you've already created. What's collecting dust in your resource library? What questions do people keep asking you? Start there. Interactive beats static every time. Whether it's a custom GPT or a vibe-coded quiz, engagement skyrockets when people can have a conversation instead of scrolling through another PDF. Ask for 20 ideas, not one. When prompting AI, push it to generate a big list. Most will be garbage, but a few will have real spark... and that's where your genius comes in. This episode is for you if you've been grinding away on content that nobody downloads, if you're curious about custom bots but don't know where to start, or if you're ready to make AI work smarter for your business without the tech bro BS. Connect with Sarah K. Heeter: Website: podfoxmedia.com Free 90-Minute Podcast Strategy Session: launchmyshow.com Podcast: Big Brave Business LinkedIn: Sarah K. Heeter Instagram: @sarahkheeter Threads: @sarahkheeter (snarkiest version of Sarah) Resources mentioned in this episode: Sarah's AI-powered equipment guide (available at podfoxmedia.com) Sarah's custom podcast growth quiz (coming soon to podfoxmedia.com) Erika's Snarketing Bot (free resource at AIQueens.com) Ready to turn your stale lead magnets into something people actually engage with? Start by auditing what you already have and asking yourself: what's the #1 question my audience keeps asking me? Then let AI help you answer it in a way that feels personal, interactive, and actually useful. Want help building your own custom bot or interactive lead magnet? Connect with Erika at AIQueens.com to explore how AI can transform your audience engagement. Connect with Erika! https://www.instagram.com/erikatheaiqueen/ Erika's AI Consultancy: https://www.aiqueens.com/ Erika's Branding & Web Agency: https://www.mileenddigital.com/ Join the AI Queens Society: https://aiqueens.substack.com/
AI Queens: Smart AF AI Tools, Automation, & Business Tips with Erika Stanley
Your Brain Isn't Broken: How AI Supports ADHD Entrepreneurs (Bonus Replay)
Jul 16, 202637 minS2
AI can be the executive function partner that neurodivergent entrepreneurs have been waiting for. If you've ever felt like traditional business systems just don't work for your brain, or if you're constantly battling overwhelm, time blindness, or that voice that says you're "too much," this episode is for you. In this episode, we explore: Why AI isn't just another shiny object for ADHD brains—it's actually a game-changing tool that can work with how your mind is wired The three biggest ways AI can support neurodivergent entrepreneurs: prioritization, time estimation, and task initiation How to use AI as a "secret decoder ring" to translate your brilliant, circular thinking into clear communication Practical strategies for managing rejection sensitivity and perfectionism paralysis using generative AI Why the systems are broken, not your brain... and how to design business processes that actually fit how you think First steps for getting started with AI, including brain dumping, time blocking, and breaking tasks into granular pieces Key Tools Mentioned: Claude (for creative feedback and coding) ChatGPT (for analytical breakdowns) Goblin.tools (for breaking tasks into manageable steps) Connect with Sandy Bean: Website: sandybean.com Email: hello@sandybean.com LinkedIn: sandrabeanmed Instagram: @think_bean Your brain isn't broken. You just need tools that work with you, not against you. Ready to explore how AI can support your beautiful, chaotic, and brilliant mind? Listen now and discover what becomes possible when you stop fighting your brain and start designing systems around how you actually work. Ready to build your AI-powered empire? Join the AI Queens Society at AIQueens.com and start ruling your business with confidence today. Connect with Erika!https://www.instagram.com/erikatheaiqueen/ Erika's AI Consultancy: https://www.aiqueens.com/ Erika's Branding & Web Agency: https://www.mileenddigital.com/ Join the AI Queens Society: https://aiqueens.substack.com/
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