When Two-Brain began, Chris loved giving clients thoughtful presents — often books. Over time we learned a hard lesson: reading can become an avoidance tool. Clients would hide behind “more knowledge” instead of completing mentor-assigned work, slowing momentum and reducing their return on mentorship.

In this episode Chris explains why we no longer ship books to clients, uses Good to Great as a concrete example of the problem, and walks through the action-first approach we now use: mentors digest the material, extract 1–3 specific tasks, provide templates and coaching, and measure outcomes — not pages read.

If you’re a mentor or coach, you’ll get a practical checklist for turning any reading recommendation into a deliverable your client can finish this month. Books are lovely — but when someone’s paying for results, action must come first.

Dive into the future of mentorship in this special 10-minute Quickcast from “help best,” where we explore why AI isn’t just another tool—it’s your next sidekick. You’ll hear:

• Why AI matters now: From the end of old-school SEO to autonomous “Agent Mode” assistants that can book, buy, or research for you—and even gym-management platforms that answer your questions in plain English instead of dashboards.

• Augmentation vs. replacement: A brief look at how AI can supercharge a mentor’s impact (placeholder segment).

• Four flavors of AI: Learning models, classic bots, action-taking agents, and persona-driven “Genies.”

• Our live bots: Meet GrowBot and MentorBot—how they’re trained, why they don’t “learn” over time, and how they stay focused on your curriculum.
• Introducing Two-Brain Genies:
• Role-play Genies for mentor training (already live)
• Leadership Coach Genie for our Tinker program (in production)
• Future brainstorm Genies: Client Genie, Mentor Genie—and even a Gym Genie to run challenges and drive engagement.

Finally, we wrap up with why AI should ride alongside mentors like Aladdin’s Genie—always powerful, never the hero. Tune in and see how to make AI your greatest mentorship ally.

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• To create faster ROI for gym owners by accelerating early wins.
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• To add clarity and structure to mentorship, especially in the early stages.
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• To ensure consistency across all mentors and clients using a step-by-step system.
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• To increase client engagement and reduce “ghosting” or stalled progress.
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• To equip mentors and staff with tools and scripts that remove guesswork and increase impact.
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• Clients get clear checklists (Stage 1 and Stage 2) to guide their progress.
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• Frequent touchpoints: 1:1 calls, Golden Hour group calls, and clear project assignments.
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• Stage 1 focuses on time management, OnRamp, and sales skills.
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• Stage 2 shifts to systems building, metrics tracking, and retention strategies.
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• Stage advancement is earned, not automatic—clients must complete key tasks first.
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• Mentors use coaching templates and structured scripts for each call (Welcome, Coaching, Ascension).
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• Golden Hour calls support momentum and reduce reliance on 1:1 calls for basic troubleshooting.
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• Coaching calls are shorter and more focused (20 mins with clear next steps).
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• Mentors are trained to hold clients accountable with kindness and clarity.
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• Staff focus is on speed, simplicity, and structured guidance, not over-customization.