Stop Asking AI Questions. Start Giving It Jobs

Stop Asking AI Questions. Start Giving It Jobs

May 31, 2026 · 53 min · Episode 248

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Mike Allton discusses how creators can maximize AI's value by treating it as a specialized assistant rather than a search engine.

What if the biggest mistake creators are making with AI isn’t using the wrong tool… it’s using the right tool the wrong way? ---------------------- In this episode, Mike Allton , host of The AI Hat Podcast and one of the leading voices in practical AI for business, explains why most creators and solopreneurs are leaving the majority of AI’s value on the table. Instead of treating AI like a smarter search engine, Mike argues that we should be building specialized assistants that handle repeatable work, save time, and act more like members of our team. Mike shares the mindset shift that changed his own business, from asking AI questions to creating an AI Chief of Staff that understands his goals, workload, and priorities. We unpack the friction audit process he teaches organizations, how to identify the tasks that create the most administrative drag, and why every creator should start thinking about AI as a team of digital workers rather than a chatbot. If you’ve been wondering how to move beyond prompts and start building real systems, this episode is packed with practical examples and actionable ideas. Key Takeaways Stop using AI as a search engine and start using it as a…

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