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AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
AI is moving fast. Most of what you read about it is hype, benchmarks, and theory.
This show is none of that.
AI in the Wild is about what AI actually does in the real world, right now, in real businesses. How solo operators, small business owners, and professionals in the middle of their careers use the tools that already exist to build things, automate things, and get time back.
I build with AI every single day. GotaGuy, an SMS-native home repair company that runs without an app. TextPoint, a…
Episodes
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
The Crossfire (an essay by Wade Kerzie)
When the people around you cross the AI line, the work between you gets done twice, then once, then by nobody. The people at risk aren't the ones who failed to…
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
Get Three Bids (Seller Beware, Advantage Buyer, part two)
Seller Beware, Advantage Buyer, part two: the RFP used to educate the buyer for free. Now AI does, and you're not in it. Read in my own AI voice. 00:00:00…
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
The Shrapnel (an essay by Wade Kerzie)
For twenty years we packed every job a business has into its website. AI is pulling those jobs back out, one at a time, and the businesses that keep the pieces…
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
The Blast Door (an essay by Wade Kerzie)
Right now a person with judgment and an AI can spot a problem, build the solution, and get paid for it. That combination has a shelf life, because the labs are…
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
The Kerzie Effect (an essay by Wade Kerzie)
Once a buyer has the seller's scope of work and the buyer's own context, an AI can synthesize, and now execute, what used to require paying for the seller's…
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
The Consequence Clock (an essay by Wade Kerzie)
Every business runs on a consequence clock: how long it can be wrong before being wrong costs it money. But people do not run on their own clock. They run on…
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
The Blast Radius (an essay by Wade Kerzie)
How far AI reaches from your desk depends on three things: whether you ask it or instruct it, what it's connected to, and where you sit. Most people are using…
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
Aiva in Action
This is a real-world example of just some of what Aiva can do for a small business.
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
AI is NOT Slowing Down and it WON’T!
🚀 AI is NOT slowing down - and neither are we! Join Wade and Rusty as they dive deep into the wild world of artificial intelligence, exploring everything from…
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
The AI Book - AI: Seller Beware, Advantage Buyer
In this episode, we take a peak into the AI book I’m writing and the business dynamics explored within that are changing in real time. Also, we discuss other…
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
More Detailed AI Talk - and another VERY Special Guest
A new concept in action! Rusty and I decide to invite a third party to the discussion...very interesting! This will become the norm very soon...here's a…
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
Crazy AI Uses - What Now? And What Next?
What happens when everyday workflows meet next-gen AI? In this episode, we dive headfirst into real-world use cases that are already changing how we research…
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
AI Meets the Law
In this exciting episode of the Blackjack Wade’s Midlife, I sit down with Rusty Shaffer, a seasoned lawyer, to dive into the game-changing world of AI and its…
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
Don’t Let ‘em Get You Down!
Sometime we have to take a stand in our professional (work) environment. Most of us "take a lot" along the way just to keep the peace. We choose not to make…
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
What Happened to LinkedIn?
A once helpful and productive platform has taken a wrong turn…will it recover?
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
RINO’s on Notice
America told you what to do. You are going to do what they said, or you’re gonna get your turn…RINO’s will do what the American people said!
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
Crazy Time is Over…We Are In Charge Now
You know what I mean!!! (gloves on the floor)
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
Talking Mortgages!
Here we go…driving down the road, rain noise in the background…talking about one of the most important things we do in life…buying and financing a home. Not…
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
Blackjack Brief - AI is Changing Everything!
Another AI update…things are moving very fast! Let’s talk about how the business world is handling it.
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
In Plain English
We dive head first into the NY trial, in non-legal terms. What needs to be heard and what you need to take away from the whole event. NOTE: a couple of…
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
It’s Not About October
My most intense and straight-forward episode EVER. This subject has haunted me for weeks…gloves off. Here we go!
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
Money for Something
Let’s jump into the lessons I’ve learned in my 50+ years about generosity and how helping others even in the smallest ways can have the biggest impacts!
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
The AI Arms Race
The world of AI is changing so fast…new questions to answer. Where do you stand?
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
Threat to Democracy?
What the F does that mean anyway? Let’s jump in and examine to overused, under-defined, vague phrase…and how many times will it be used in the next 8 months?…
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
Kick in the Pants - Blackjack Brief
Been away for a while. Update on several items and preview of episodes to come. We’re ahead of the curve gang, plan to stay there!
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
Information
As promised, I drop the gloves. Explicit language used for effect. This episode is about this ever changing phenomenon in our crazy world. Where did this…
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
Getting Closer
The second video episode! I am getting ready to drop the gloves…and it made for a wild ride. Listen here or watch here…
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
Blackjack Brief - Tailspin
The first EVER video episode of Blackjack Wade’s Midlife. Audio available on all podcast platforms (as usual) in addition to video version on the new YouTube…
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
Doing All I Can Do
Some MAJOR reflection and clarity following the heart-breaking realization of the previous episode “Dream Another Dream”. It took me a while to get back behind…
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
Dream Another Dream
More interesting and confusing obstacles over the past few weeks! And I have to come clean about a lifelong dream that is no more…and the PLAN moving forward.
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
What’s the Recovery Plan?
We jump back into the ever-evolving subject of the financial strains we all deal with. Life is increasingly more and more expensive. I explain some recent…
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
Along the Way
Back to some practical action items I have learned “along the way” during this self-discovery phase of life. I share some very helpful ways to…
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
Leaving a Legacy
I was so excited to record this episode…I “left it all on the field” as they say. One of my main goals in life is to pass down as much as I can to future…
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
We’re Better Than That
Sharing some insight into how our communication with one another has changed and some thoughts on how to stay connected with those who are special to us.
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
Working on Me
This process of personal growth is getting more interesting by the day. I am learning and discovering at a fevered pace! In this episode, I share and summarize…
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
The Time is RIGHT!
This entire podcast journey is starting to become clear. It’s a story of having to go through several things to get to where you are supposed to be. In this…
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
Beyond Affirmations
Here we go…one week after recommitting to daily affirmations, it’s already obvious that they are just the starting place. More commitment to daily habits to…
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
The Great (Life) Reset
It’s time! The next opportunity is upon us and there’s no time to waste. Join me as I discuss the cal-alt-del of my life and what’s next!
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
Transparent
Gut check episode…recap the latest struggles and what I have rediscovered to be VERY helpful! Enjoy and send feedback to host@blackjackwade.com
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
Reflections on the KI
This episode stems from some powerful feedback from friends and guests in last week’s golf event…had to be shared!
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
Bleeding Out
Let’s talk about how our expectations for the lifecycle of a business needs to change to be successful in the years ahead. There are a massive number of…
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
Warning About AI…No, Not That One
This is not the warning about AI most people are talking about…but you need to hear this one even more urgently!
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
Fighting is Good
Here’s a part of our culture we DON’T question whine it comes to trying your hardest and trying to come out on top…this is what it should be!
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
Who Can Help?
A couple of life experiences this week are leading me to new goals…goals I hadn’t thought about before. I want to help more people! Here’s why….
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
My COVID Grade Card
In this episode, I look back at how I handled the pandemic…what I observed and what I learned about people.
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
A Big Week
When I published “Why I Worry” (one of my first episodes), I detailed how I am concerned about all big picture things that will eventually impact ALL OF US…
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
Masculinity is a Must-Have
This subject has been on the list since the beginning. A recent encounter brought is top of mind.
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
When is the Reckoning?
In this episode, I explore the combination of factors I’ve found that add up to a very concerning scenario on the horizon that appears unavoidable. But, also…
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
Just Tell Me!
In this episode, I reflect on some human skills I feel we are losing and why I’m concerned. Critical thinking was a requirement for most of my life…is it still…
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
Just Hangin’ Out
In this light-hearted episode, I take a look at the evolution of friendships at this stage of life. How and who we stay in touch with and how we might change…
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
My Lost Art
“Good Enough”…those words got stuck in my head. Then I had to ask myself the hard question…”if good enough is not in your vocabulary, then what are you doing…
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
Back to Basics
In this episode, I shine my light on the new challenges I see in the workplace. This one we can fix! It will take a coordinated effort by many, but it can be…
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
Am I on the Right Track?
In this episode, I explore a subject I knew nothing about 2 years ago. I had multiple experiences that pointed me to this subject and I had to share it with…
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
Honesty, Brutal Honesty
This is the most hard-hitting, honest, self reflective episode so far. Midlife is not easy…this is probably the biggest issue I’m wrestling with. I had to ask…
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
Blackjack Brief - Upcoming Episode Previews
I tip my hand a bit on the episodes I am preparing for upcoming Tuesdays
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
Americanism Needs a Comeback
In this episode, I take on a subject near and dear to me…from a non-political angle. We should all have pride in our country…one that affords us the…
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
Is the Promise Still Valid?
I heard a comment recently by a well-known speaker,…he said, “the promise is no longer valid”. He was referring to the traditional life model…get a good…
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
Why I Worry
In this episode, I explore the big picture of what keeps me up at night. I worry about money (maybe too much), but I view it as a “must do” in my life…
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
Blackjack Brief - The Oh Sh!t File
In this Blackjack Brief, I share a quick life hack we discovered to ease the concerns of what to do in a worst case life scenario.
- AI in the WILD - Hosted by Wade Kerzie
Make Room for the New
In this episode I explore some the sources of stress in our lives that are often self-induced. I tell the stories of how I’m “cleaning things up in my life”…