AI Agents for Business Growth: Real AI Use Cases from Entrepreneurs, Marketers & Creators

In this episode of Real AI Use Cases: Business Owners Roundtable, hosts Elizabeth Gearhart and Richard Gearhartsit down with business leaders using AI in practical, revenue-generating ways right now.

From AI customer service agents and AI-powered marketing workflows to website SEO optimization, personal branding, and even longevity planning, this conversation explores how entrepreneurs are integrating tools like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Manus AI, and AI agents into their everyday operations.

You’ll hear:

How businesses are using AI agents to improve customer experience and automate support
Why AI is transforming marketing agencies and creative work
How entrepreneurs are using AI to learn faster, work smarter, and build personal brands
Real discussions about the risks, limitations, and addictive nature of AI tools
Practical examples of using AI for SEO, website optimization, health tracking, productivity, and strategic decision-making

Guests include:

Matt Ross
Eleanor Kubacki
Antonia Tomao
Elizabeth Gearhart
Richard Gearhart

Key topics discussed:

AI agents for customer support and member services
AI in marketing agencies and creative operations
Using ChatGPT and Gemini for SEO and website optimization
AI-powered personal branding and thought leadership
AI for health optimization, longevity planning, and productivity tracking
The limitations and risks of relying too heavily on AI

This episode was recorded at the iHeart Studios in Manhattan as part of the Passage to Profit radio show and podcast.

FAQs

What are AI agents in business?

AI agents are software systems that can perform tasks autonomously or semi-autonomously using artificial intelligence. Businesses use them for customer support, scheduling, marketing automation, research, analytics, and workflow management.

How are businesses using ChatGPT right now?

Businesses are using ChatGPT for SEO optimization, customer service, brainstorming, strategic planning, writing marketing copy, health tracking, business analysis, and personal productivity.

Can AI improve customer service?

Yes. In this episode, Matt Ross explains how his company is building an AI-powered customer service tool that instantly answers common member questions, improving response time and customer satisfaction.

How are marketing agencies using AI?

Marketing agencies are increasingly using AI agents and automation tools for writing, design, content production, workflow optimization, and research. Eleanor Kubacki discusses how AI is already handling a significant percentage of agency work.

What AI tools are mentioned in this episode?

The discussion includes:

ChatGPT
Google Gemini
Manus AI
AI agents for customer service and marketing automation

Can AI help with SEO and website optimization?

Yes. Elizabeth Gearhart discusses using AI tools to identify website problems and optimize pages to rank higher in Google search results.

What are the limitations of AI?

The guests discuss how AI can get “stuck,” miss smaller businesses or niche results, generate incorrect answers, and lead users down endless rabbit holes of information. Human judgment is still essential.

Is AI replacing creative jobs?

The episode explores this concern directly. Eleanor Kubacki explains that AI is already doing a meaningful portion of creative agency work, creating both opportunities and concerns for leaders managing creative teams.

How are entrepreneurs using AI for personal growth?

Guests discuss using AI for learning, health optimization, weight loss tracking, longevity planning, productivity coaching, and personal branding.

Who should listen to this episode?

This episode is valuable for:

Entrepreneurs
Small business owners
Marketing professionals
Podcasters and creators
Agency owners
Executives exploring AI adoption
Anyone curious about real-world AI use cases in business today