How AI Can Save You 5+ Hours a Week (Without Making You Sound Like a Robot)

AI Isn't Just for Tech Bros—It’s for Business Owners Who Value Their Time

I get it—AI can feel like one more thing on the endless list of business tools you’re supposed to master. And if you’ve been in business long enough to hit six and multiple six figures, you’ve probably seen your fair share of trends and fads. But this one my friends? It’s not going anywhere.

Maybe you’ve ignored AI completely because you don’t want to sound like a robot or lose the personal touch that makes your brand unique.

Or maybe you’ve tried using it and ended up with… shall we say, basic, soulless content that reads like a bad sales page from an As Seen On TV thing.

When I first started experimenting with AI, I was hopeful, skeptical, confused, all the things.

Could it really help me run my business more efficiently without sacrificing my voice? I didn’t want to sound generic—I wanted it to enhance my work, not replace my human touch.

So, I started using AI like a thought partner and started seeing my productivity sky-rocket!

How AI Saves Me Hours Every Week—Without Losing My Voice

Overthinkers rejoice!

You know I run a business coaching practice for creatives and unconventional entrepreneurs, which means my brand thrives on real, human connection. Except for the first few years of this business, I wasn’t doing much of that because I was overthinking EVERY.DANG.THING I put out into the world.

Website copy, social media posts, client proposals, emails…

My little perfectionist soul was struggling—not with creating. But with hoarding what I HAD created into folders upon folders in the land of “not good enough to publish, post, or take action on.”

And while AI isn’t a replacement for the human connection part, it’s become a tool that lets me show up more consistently, streamline decisions, and reclaim my time.

Here’s how I’ve integrated AI into my workflow without making my business feel automated and soulless:

1. AI as a Thought Partner for Content (Not a Copy-Paste Machine)

How I use it:
When I sit down to write a blog post, sales page, or email, I don’t ask AI to “write it for me.” Instead, I use it to clarify my ideas, refine my messaging, and break through mental blocks.

💡 Example: Instead of starting from scratch, I ask AI:
✔ “Give me three different angles on why established business owners struggle to delegate. Here are some of my theories based on experience.”
✔ “Help me explain the difference between revenue and profit in a fun, engaging way for my target audience.”

The result? I still write everything in my own voice, but AI helps me get to the best version of my message faster.

⏳ Time saved per week: ~3+ hours (I mean, probably like 10 if I’m being honest.)

2. AI for Brainstorming & Research (Without the Endless Google Rabbit Hole)

How I use it:
I no longer spend hours researching basic industry trends or trying to remember the name of that one marketing framework I read about six months ago. AI helps me synthesize information quickly so I can focus on the deeper strategy.

💡 Example:
✔ “Summarize the key principles of the Profit First method.”
✔ “Give me a quick breakdown of the top three pricing strategies for service-based businesses. Here are three I’ve used in my own businesses.”

The difference? I get insights in seconds instead of losing half my day to Google and Twitter threads.

⏳ Time saved per week: ~2 hours

3. AI for Drafting & Editing (While Keeping My Voice Intact)

How I use it:
I’m a wording perfectionist, I get stuck tweaking and rewording things for entirely too long. AI helps me polish my messaging faster and cut out my rambling so people actually read it.

💡 Example:
✔ “Rewrite this sales page in a way that feels urgent without being salesy—think conversational.”
✔ “Make this email more engaging and personal based on my brand story while keeping it under 300 words.”

The key? I edit everything AI suggests so it still sounds 100% like me.

⏳ Time saved per week: ~2+ hours

4. AI for Systems & SOPs (So I Don’t Re-Explain Things 10 Times)

How I use it:
Whenever I find myself repeating the same instructions for my clients, my husband, even the dog-sitter (or just needing to organize my own messy processes), AI helps me turn scattered notes into clear, repeatable systems.

💡 Example:
✔ “Turn these voice memos into a simple SOP for my podcast editing process.”
✔ “Write a quick onboarding email template for my group program keeping with my brand voice and tone.”

It’s like having an executive assistant that helps document my business as I go.

⏳ Time saved per week: ~1+ hour

What AI Can’t Do (And Where the Human Touch Still Wins)

Let’s be clear: AI is a tool, not a replacement for actual human connection, creativity, and leadership.

Here’s where AI falls short—and where your expertise is still irreplaceable:

🚫 AI won’t build relationships for you. It can help craft an email, but only you can foster trust with clients and customers.

🚫 AI won’t replace deep strategic thinking. It can summarize trends, but you make the high-level decisions.

🚫 AI won’t create original thought leadership. It’s great for organizing existing knowledge, but your unique insights and experiences are what make your business stand out.

How to Start Using AI Without Losing Your Human Touch

If you’re an established business owner who’s been hesitant to embrace AI, here’s how to integrate it in a way that enhances, not replaces, your work:

✔ Use AI for clarity, not creation. Let it help refine your ideas, but always add your own voice and expertise—use the talk to text function!

✔ Treat AI like a collaborator, not a crutch. It’s there to make your thinking sharper, not replace your thinking altogether.

✔ Edit everything. Even the best AI-generated content still needs your final touch to feel like you.

Your Time Is Your Most Valuable Resource—Use It Wisely

AI won’t run your business for you. But when used well, it can give you back 5+ hours a week—time you could be using to grow, strategize, or simply enjoy your life more.

📌 If you want to build a business that works smarter (without losing what makes it uniquely yours), let’s talk.

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