Episodes

  • Skill Up or Stall Out: The Personal Abilities That Drive Success in the AI Era

    Skill Up or Stall Out: The Personal Abilities That Drive Success in the AI Era
    Jul 25 2025
    In this insightful episode of 'Voice First AI' hosted by Michael, we dive deep into the importance of effective communication in our tech-driven, AI influenced world. Exploring how human service and skills intersect with emerging technologies, Michael highlights the invaluable role of clear, adaptable, and emotionally intelligent communication. Despite advancements in AI for business practices, the podcast underscores the irreplaceable role of human attributes like eye contact, empathy, and genuine conversation, suggesting an advantageous fusion of human ability and technology. The episode also puts a spotlight on the necessity for adaptability amidst this digital era and provides a call to action for listeners to enhance their personal communication skills. Micheal concluded the discussion by stating that effective communication—the combination of personal skills and human touch—is the 'new business superpower.'
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    9 mins
  • AI in 2035: Robots, Regulations, and Ridiculously Smart Toasters

    AI in 2035: Robots, Regulations, and Ridiculously Smart Toasters
    Jul 24 2025
    This episode of "Voice First AI" explores the varied and expanding roles of AI across industries. From humorous mishaps in home automation to life-altering applications in healthcare and retail, AI's influence is pervasive. Personalization, though beneficial, walks a fine line between helpful and invasive, posing ethical questions. AI is also integrated into education and creative arts, revolutionizing the way we learn and express. AI's linguistic capabilities are broadening and even include an understanding of emotional context. Multimodal AI and no-code tools are democratizing access to AI technology, enabling more people to leverage its power. In the realm of climate tech, AI's innovative solutions are directed at preserving our planet. The podcast also emphasizes the importance of adaptability in the AI era, seeing AI as an ally rather than a threat. The episode concludes with the need to be open-minded and ready for the transformative influence of AI.
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    24 mins
  • How We Got Here: The Wild Journey from ELIZA to ChatGPT

    How We Got Here: The Wild Journey from ELIZA to ChatGPT
    Jul 24 2025
    The podcast Voice First AI takes an enlightening tour through the history, developments, and future of artificial intelligence (AI). It begins with the groundwork laid down by Alan Turing in the 1950s, moves onto milestones such as the Dartmouth Conference and the creation of ELIZA, the first chatbot, then explores the transformative power of self-learning algorithms. It delves into the complexities of Natural Language Processing (NLP) before addressing the advent of transformers and GPT models which paved the way for models like ChatGPT that we rely on today. The podcast discusses the various ways AI has seamlessly integrated into everyday tasks and professional fields like business and education. The future of AI is considered, speculating on the possibilities of multimodal models, personalized AI experiences, and emotionally intelligent machines. The episode concludes by encouraging listeners to try their own exploration and application of AI tools.
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    19 mins
  • AI Impersonation is Coming — Here’s How Smart Businesses Are Getting Ahead

    AI Impersonation is Coming — Here’s How Smart Businesses Are Getting Ahead
    Jul 23 2025
    In this episode of Voice First AI, host Michael Pierce tackles the topical issue of AI voice impersonation. He begins with a warning from Sam Altman, the man behind OpenAI, about the risks that imitating voices through AI brings to various industries such as banks. He further dives into the threats that real estate agents, HVAC and home service providers, e-commerce customer service teams, and coaches face in their day-to-day interactions. Pierce then overviews Aiva, an AI platform, that provides solutions to these threats, citing its advanced algorithms and call detection for spotting suspicious activities. In addition, he highlights the importance of building trust in business-customer interactions amidst these threats. Finally, he introduces Aiva's affiliate bonus program, which allows businesses to profit while securing their operations. Pierce culminates the episode by encouraging businesses to act on these threats early to foster customer trust, emphasizing the crucial role of AI technology like Aiva in tackling AI voice impersonation.
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    11 mins
  • Print Money with AI: Alex Hormozi’s $100M Money Models + Real-World Automation Blueprint

    Print Money with AI: Alex Hormozi’s $100M Money Models + Real-World Automation Blueprint
    Jul 22 2025
    The podcast covers the topic of maximizing revenue per customer as outlined in Alex Hormozi's new book, '$100M Money Models.' This method is discussed in three stages, starting with 'Get Cash,' where businesses create enticing initial offers. Then comes the 'Get More Cash' phase, executing upsells, cross-sells, and offering bundles to amplify immediate customer value. Lastly, the 'Get the Most Cash' stage involves continuity offers to retain customers long-term, thereby increasing their Lifetime Value (LTV). Further, they mention a book launch event offering exclusive bonuses. Lastly, the podcast emphasizes mapping your business model to this three-stage model, including integrating automation technology for an efficient customer journey. The book is described as a practical guide to enhancing business revenue strategies.
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    12 mins
  • Vibe Prompting vs. Context Engineering: Giving AI a Soul and a Skeleton

    Vibe Prompting vs. Context Engineering: Giving AI a Soul and a Skeleton
    Jul 14 2025
    In this episode of Voice First AI, host, Michael, explores the concepts of vibe prompting and context engineering in AI technology. He highlights how vibe prompting, akin to setting the emotional tone and atmosphere, is crucial in branding and storytelling for a unique and personable AI voice. Companies like Aiva and Soul Mirror are leading the way in this field, creating AI with distinct personalities that users can connect with. On the other hand, context engineering serves as the blueprint for AI behavior, ensuring that AI interactions are coherent, consistent, and meaningful. Real-world applications of these concepts are shared through the Aiva Protocol Suite and the Soul Mirror archetypes, demonstrating the enhanced user satisfaction and engagement that results from the use of these techniques. Michael further emphasizes the importance of creating AI with a balance of grace, grit and presence, and the potential of emotionally intelligent AI in providing not just accurate information but a companionable user experience. The episode concludes with the assertion that vibe prompting and context engineering are key to revolutionizing AI systems, making them smarter and more captivating.
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    9 mins
  • 📅 Your Next Patient No-Show Could’ve Been an AI Reminder

    📅 Your Next Patient No-Show Could’ve Been an AI Reminder
    Jul 7 2025
    In this episode of Voice First AI, host Michael breaks down the transformative abilities of artificial intelligence in streamlining healthcare operations, specifically tackling the issue of patient no-shows. He highlights the significant drain on productivity and revenue caused by these missed appointments and outlines AI’s innovative solution—personalized, engaging reminders that urge patients to act on them. In addition, the episode delves into AI's role in modernizing patient feedback collection, discarding outdated methods like faxing surveys in favor of real-time, personalized queries that provide instant and valuable insights. Furthermore, Michael emphasizes the risks of staying with manual processes, citing them as a catalyst for staff burnout and lost revenue. He advocates for the adoption of AI to upgrade healthcare services, enhance patient satisfaction, and securitize future growth. The episode concludes with an offer for a free AI Clinic Assessment and a motivational note about setting the pace for the future of patient care.
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    14 mins
  • 🌱 You Reap What You Sell: A Guide to Soul-Aligned Automation & Integrity-Driven Growth

    🌱 You Reap What You Sell: A Guide to Soul-Aligned Automation & Integrity-Driven Growth
    Jul 7 2025
    In this episode of Voice First AI: The Future of Conversations, Michael illustrates the common problem of disconnected automation – having systems that lack alignment, feel impersonal and lead to a loss of trust with the audience. To combat this issue, he introduces the solution of soul-aligned automation where systems reflect authenticity, efficiency, and integrity. He also details a 5-step karma-driven funnel approaching lead capture, follow-up, content creation, delivering promises, and retargeting, all imbued with care, authenticity and personal touch. Michael emphasizes that these steps can lead to attracting ideal clients and boosting sales. He ends by offering done-for-you automations, ensuring client interaction feels human and targets the right audience.
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    10 mins