Stop Buying AI Tools: Solve the Problem First - Richard Geary & Scott Evans

What One Thing AI Podcast Everyone is talking about AI. But what if most businesses are approaching it completely the wrong way? In this episode of What One Thing AI,   / phil-davenport-affirmit   and   / hayley-baxter-   are joined by https://www.linkedin.com/in/gearyrich... and   / scottevansai   from the AI Foundry to discuss one of the biggest mistakes business owners make when implementing AI. Instead of starting with ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini or the latest AI tool, Richard argues that businesses should first identify the problem they are trying to solve. The conversation explores: ✅ Why AI should be the last part of the solution, not the first ✅ The People, Process and Technology framework ✅ How small business owners can identify AI opportunities without spending thousands on consultants ✅ Why AI licences alone don't create productivity gains ✅ The importance of training, experimentation and leadership buy-in ✅ How to use AI to analyse your business and prioritise opportunities ✅ Hallucinations, bias and whether AI can actually be trusted ✅ Practical first steps any business owner can take today If you're wondering how to implement AI in your business without wasting time, money or effort, this episode provides a practical framework to help you start in the right place. ABOUT WHAT ONE THING AI What One Thing AI explores the real-world AI tools, strategies and lessons that business owners can use to improve their businesses. Each episode focuses on one practical idea that can make a meaningful difference. Hosted by Hayley Baxter of https://corbar.uk/ and Phil Davenport of https://affirmit.co.uk/. #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #ChatGPT #Copilot #Gemini #BusinessGrowth #SmallBusiness #BusinessOwner #DigitalTransformation #Productivity #WhatOneThingPodcast #AIForBusiness #BusinessSystems #BusinessLeadership #BusinessStrategy