Episodes

  • THE SMARTOPTIMIZE x AMARA COLLECTIVE BRANDING MANIFESTO

    THE SMARTOPTIMIZE x AMARA COLLECTIVE BRANDING MANIFESTO
    Nov 13 2025
    In this episode of Voice First AI, Michael delves deep into the mission, vision, and ethos of the company. Centered on the blend of automation with emotional intelligence, Voice First AI aims to provide meaningful, seamless experiences that free up valuable time and boost the enhancement of the human touch. Michael talks about their AI systems, which not only efficiently automate tasks but also show an understanding of human emotions. Besides this, Voice First AI focuses on providing fast implementation, a ruling aspect for entrepreneurs. With tools such as qualification AI and reactivation squads, they work to provide small businesses with big-league skills. Michael also emphasizes the company’s commitment to simplicity, creativity, and generating 'magic' in the context of automation. Ultimately, Michael elaborates on the company’s mission to provide human freedom — time, voice, and the ability to lead a fuller life.
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    19 mins
  • Designing Your AI Workflow: How to Turn ChatGPT into Your Daily Business Partner

    Designing Your AI Workflow: How to Turn ChatGPT into Your Daily Business Partner
    Nov 6 2025
    In the newest episode of "Voice First AI", host Michael Pierce delves into the key ways AI can streamline mundane tasks and facilitate business operations specifically, through the integration of OpenAI's ChatGPT. Outlining the concept and potential impact of AI workflows, Michael helps listeners understand the possibility of transforming monotonous tasks into automated system activities. From initiating the process of mapping daily tasks to building prompt systems and syncing business tools, the podcast provides a comprehensive guide to effectively delegate and automate routine operations. Using real-world examples from diverse industries, the discussion highlights how AI like ChatGPT can enhance productivity and efficiency. The episode concludes by encouraging listeners to integrate AI workflows into their business operations, starting with simple tasks and progressively moving to more complex workflows.
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    19 mins
  • Rise of the AI Agent: How ChatGPT Is Evolving from Assistant to Operator

    Rise of the AI Agent: How ChatGPT Is Evolving from Assistant to Operator
    Oct 31 2025
    In this episode, Michael Pierce explored the shift from chatbots to autonomous AI agents' impact on small businesses. The discussed AI agents can perceive data, make reasoned decisions and act autonomously, unlike chatbots which only generate human-like text in response to prompts. These AI agents can handle customer service, inventory management, and other tasks. The advantages of integrating AI agents into businesses were highlighted, indicating a positive impact on productivity, customer satisfaction, and cost efficiency. Practical steps on how businesses can implement AI agents, including auditing of tasks, building human-AI hybrid workflows, and training staff were given. Additionally, the technology behind AI, such as ChatGPT Alpha, APIs, and automation tools, was also discussed. Michael concluded with a call-to-action for businesses to start identifying tasks AI agents can take on and witnessing the transformative power of AI when implemented. This episode of Voice First AI explores the exciting potential of AI agents in the business world.
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    14 mins
  • Unlocking ChatGPT Alpha: The Next-Gen AI That Changes the Game

    Unlocking ChatGPT Alpha: The Next-Gen AI That Changes the Game
    Oct 27 2025
    The podcast discusses ChatGPT Alpha, an experimental version of the AI model line that comes with advanced capabilities, such as deep context memory and the ability to launch data-fetching tools. It suggests that deploying this innovative technology allows businesses to operate on a level of efficiency and scale that replaces many tasks once needing a human touch. It also highlights that adopting this technology ahead of your competitors could provide a significant market advantage. It then provides a step-by-step plan on how to prepare your business workflows for integration with ChatGPT Alpha. Lastly, it acknowledges potential limitations of the technology, including its experimental nature, implementation costs, and safety and ethic concerns. Despite this, it stresses the importance of early adoption in gaining a competitive advantage.
    • OpenAI tests ChatGPT Agent upgrades powered by new models
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    11 mins
  • The AI Receptionist Revolution: How Smart Businesses Handle Every Call, Every Lead, Every Time

    The AI Receptionist Revolution: How Smart Businesses Handle Every Call, Every Lead, Every Time
    Oct 17 2025
    In this episode of the podcast Voice First AI, host Michael introduces Aiva, an AI receptionist designed to efficiently handle incoming calls and disruptions, thereby freeing up time and resources for business owners. Aiva utilizes the Aiva Answering Protocol powered by ChatGPT, an AI that understands the context of conversations and intelligently writes follow-ups. Several success stories illustrate the potential of this technology to eliminate missed opportunities, from scheduling appointments to answering queries after business hours, drastically enhancing customer satisfaction and business efficiency. Michael goes on to discuss the integration of AI receptionist with ChatGPT, emphasizing the massive potential of AI in transforming everyday tasks into opportunities for business growth and efficiency. He concludes by urging listeners to adopt AI systems in their businesses in order to achieve enhanced customer interactions and overall productivity.
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    12 mins
  • ChatGPT for Business: The AI Upgrade Every Company Needs

    ChatGPT for Business: The AI Upgrade Every Company Needs
    Oct 11 2025
    In this episode of the Voice First AI podcast hosted by Michael Pierce, listeners learn about how ChatGPT -- an AI for automating mundane tasks – is revolutionizing business operations. Michael discusses real-world examples of ChatGPT’s impact, demonstrating how it can improve efficiency, provide consistency, and facilitate business scalability. Specific use cases include automating customer service functions, drafting emails, capturing leads, and developing marketing workflows. Michael also explores tactics for optimizing ChatGPT use in daily workflows, and addresses its potential in increasing business’ ROI by saving employees’ time that can be channeled into strategic activities. The podcast ultimately argues that the combination of AI automation with the human touch can revolutionize business functions, freeing time for strategic, creative pursuits.
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    14 mins
  • An Agentic AI System that Answers, Revives, and Retains Customers Automatically.

    An Agentic AI System that Answers, Revives, and Retains Customers Automatically.
    Oct 5 2025
    In this episode of Voice First AI, the host, Michael, takes listeners on a deep dive into Ava's 90-Day Business Transformation Plan. The plan, designed to automate and elevate businesses, is broken down into three phases: Stop the Bleeding, Multiply Sales, and Build Long-Term Trust. It aims to automate everyday tasks using agentic voice AI, reducing administrative costs, and improving efficiency. Through the use of AI protocols, Ava seeks to ensure no lead is missed, rekindle interest in old leads, and intelligently gauge new ones. The AI allows for disparate aspects such as handling inbound calls, following up on leads, and even nurturing relationships with customers. By the end of this 90-day plan, businesses can expect to have an agentic system that not only captures and converts potential customers but also retains them. Three special offers including Phase 1 Launch, Full 90-Day System, and the Enterprise Custom package are available as per different business needs. The goal is to provide service-based businesses with a cost-effective tool that allows for scalable efficiency and business growth.
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    14 mins
  • Automate the Ordinary, Pursue the Extraordinary

    Automate the Ordinary, Pursue the Extraordinary
    Sep 29 2025
    The episode of "Voice First AI" podcast covers the importance of automation in saving time and increasing productivity in businesses. The host discusses the potential of voice technology to automate routine administrative tasks, which can free up business owners to focus on growth and innovation. The host shares his personal story of using Ava Protocols, a voice technology tool, to manage client communications and schedule meetings, thereby reducing burnout and reclaiming time for creative thinking. The tool's ability to categorize calls and trigger workflows based on the conversation's context is also discussed. A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to highlighting the transformative power of conversation as a new operating system for businesses. The host concludes the episode by encouraging listeners to check out their free training to optimize AI implementation in their businesses.
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    14 mins