In this powerful episode of The Launch Button Podcast, host @hughzwealth

dives deep into how Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the way entrepreneurs and business owners manage their time, scale their companies, and reclaim their freedom.

Ever feel like your business is running you instead of the other way around? Hugh breaks down how AI can help you step back from repetitive $10-an-hour tasks and focus on what truly matters—growing your business, spending time with family, traveling, and pursuing passion projects.

Drawing from his own journey—from a 7th-grade computer prodigy to Director of Technology at Getty Images—Hugh reveals how AI can bridge the gap between small businesses and massive corporations. He explains how entrepreneurs can harness the power of automation, build integrated systems, and streamline their operations without needing a tech background.

Listeners will learn how to:

✅ Identify and simplify your tech stack (CRM, funnels, automations).

✅ Integrate multiple AI systems to eliminate manual tasks.

✅ Build workflows and content strategies that run themselves.

✅ Set up AI “employees” to manage scheduling, communication, and social media.

✅ Save 10–15 hours a week and scale faster with less stress.

Hugh also introduces the Free 7-Day AI Challenge, running from November 12–19, where participants will discover step-by-step how to implement AI into their business. From CRM automation to AI voice agents and dashboards that track ROI, this challenge is designed to help entrepreneurs achieve time and financial freedom before the new year.

Whether you're a seasoned business owner or just starting out, this episode is packed with actionable insights, real success stories (like Amanda’s transformation from police detective to TikTok creator), and inspiring lessons on how to use AI to multiply your impact—not replace it.

Start your journey to automate, simplify, and scale your business today.

🎧 Watch the full episode – link in bio.

👉 Sign up for the challenge: yourAILaunch.com

About the Host:

Hugh excels at helping entrepreneurs and executives who are on the path to manifesting their dreams - whether they are on the first steps of a launch or a giant leap forward as they level up their business. His podcast is dedicated to helping trustworthy, integral, and heart-centered entrepreneurs connect to the people who need them most.

Hugh Zaretsky, was an IT executive until his wake-up call came on 9/11. Realizing how short life can be, Hugh transitioned his career to become a real estate investor, international speaker, best-selling author, philanthropist, and advocate for empowering individuals. Hugh started investing in the precursor to Short-Term Rentals back in 2005. His expertise in cash-flowing properties (STR, SFH, and multi-family) has allowed him to successfully train over 12,500 real estate investors and entrepreneurs to complete profitable real estate transactions, launch businesses, or take them to the next level.

Hugh has been a certified real estate continuing education instructor in 4 different states. His latest book "The Launch Button" was an Amazon best seller in 4 categories including all of real estate. He recently spoke at the Humanity Summit in Portugal on the global issue of "Sustainable tourism (including STRs) and how to work with local communities". His dedication to mentoring and coaching aspiring entrepreneurs makes Hugh a highly sought-after speaker. Get ready to be inspired and gain invaluable insights from Hugh's wealth of experience.

http://www.HughZaretsky.com

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Purchase Hugh’s book, The Launch Button here: http://bit.ly/launchbuttonbook

Private Community: http://www.eframily.com - Want to work, train, or get coached by Hugh?

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FB - @hughzWealth

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