The ChatGPT Experiment - Simplifying Chat GPT For Curious Beginners – Détails, épisodes et analyse

In this episode of The ChatGPT Experiment, Cary welcomes Michael Stelzner, founder of Social Media Examiner and host of the AI Explored podcast. Michael shares his journey from launching Social Media Examiner to becoming a leading voice in helping marketers and entrepreneurs understand and apply AI. They dig into how AI mirrors the early days of social media, the importance of empathy and clarity in podcasting, and how to smartly navigate emerging trends without getting overwhelmed. It's a deep, honest, and practical conversation for anyone looking to stay ahead in a changing world.

• Empathy Leads the Way: Whether podcasting or creating content, always bring it back to the listener's level. Make things clear, practical, and useful—especially when the topic (like AI) can be overwhelming.

• Experiment Before You Invest: Michael's approach to new trends—like AI—is to test, track, and validate before going all in. From podcasts to events, he uses surveys and behavior data to guide decisions.

• Hire for Strategy, Not Just Tasks: Instead of filling a role with one person, think AI-first. Use tools to handle the busywork, and if you do hire, make it someone who can build AI-enhanced systems and strategy.

Michael Stelzner is the founder and CEO of Social Media Examiner, one of the most trusted sources for marketing insights and trends. He's the host of two top-rated podcasts: Social Media Marketing and AI Explored, where he breaks down complex topics into digestible, practical advice. Michael is also the creator of Social Media Marketing World, a major annual event that brings together marketers from around the globe. Known for his deep curiosity and clear teaching style, Michael is a longtime guide for marketers navigating change—now with a strong focus on AI.

Explore more of Michael's work at Social Media Examiner

Cary offers customized one-on-one ChatGPT training in 60 minute sessions. Find out more information on the sessions, answers to frequent questions, and how to register at www.ChatGPTExperiment.com

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The instrumental music used in this podcast is called "Curious" by Podington Bear.

In this solo episode, host Cary Weston dives deep into one of the most commonly asked features about ChatGPT: Memory. As summer winds down and routines return, Cary uses this time to unpack what memory actually is in ChatGPT, how it works, and why it matters. He offers a clear, user-friendly breakdown of how to manage memory settings, the difference between memory and custom instructions, and how to make ChatGPT more helpful and personalized over time. No guest this week—just a practical, detailed walkthrough from Cary to help listeners better use this powerful feature.

• Memory is only available in paid ChatGPT versions and helps the tool remember useful details across conversations—like your name, projects, or how you prefer responses.

• You can view, edit, or delete saved memory from your settings and even prompt ChatGPT directly to remember or forget specific things.

• Memory works best when used alongside custom instructions and projects—each serving a different purpose to enhance how ChatGPT supports your goals.

Cary offers customized one-on-one ChatGPT training in 60 minute sessions. Find out more information on the sessions, answers to frequent questions, and how to register at www.ChatGPTExperiment.com

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ChatGPT Podcast Website: www.ChatGPTExperiment.com
Marketing Podcast: www.PracticalMarketingShow.com
 Cary's Agency Website: www.CMWeston.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryweston

The Chat GPT Experiment is also a LinkedIn Newsletter and you can find it here:
https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-chat-gpt-experiment-7110348839919702016/

In this solo episode, Cary Weston dives into how small business owners and entrepreneurs can use ChatGPT to start or grow a business. Speaking from behind the wheel en route to another marketing workshop, Cary outlines five specific ways ChatGPT can support everything from business research to employee hiring. He also revisits a recent episode with guests Mike and Paige, reflecting on how they've integrated ChatGPT into their marketing and communication strategies. If you're thinking about starting a business—or already running one—this episode is packed with practical ideas you can put into play today.

• Use ChatGPT as a strategic partner: Whether it's researching trends, creating business plans, or prepping for funding pitches, Cary lays out specific prompts to make ChatGPT work like an advisor.

• Empathy matters: When crafting marketing or job descriptions, Cary emphasizes putting yourself in your customer's—or future employee's—shoes. Use ChatGPT to simulate their perspective.

• Start smart: From pricing with profit in mind to planning for taxes, Cary shares smart startup advice gathered from his own work helping dozens of businesses.

Cary offers customized one-on-one ChatGPT training in 60 minute sessions. Find out more information on the sessions, answers to frequent questions, and how to register at www.ChatGPTExperiment.com

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CONNECT WITH CARY

ChatGPT Podcast Website: www.ChatGPTExperiment.com
Marketing Podcast: www.PracticalMarketingShow.com
Cary's Agency Website: www.CMWeston.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryweston

LINKEDIN NEWSLETTER
The Chat GPT Experiment is also a LinkedIn Newsletter and you can find it here:
https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-chat-gpt-experiment-7110348839919702016/

MUSIC CREDITS
The instrumental music used in this podcast is called "Curious" by Podington Bear".

EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode, Cary Weston talks with Paige and Mike Wilcox, owners of Wilcox Wellness & Fitness, about how they've been using ChatGPT to transform their fitness business in Bangor, Maine. From launching successful marketing campaigns to building clear internal systems for coaching, Paige and Mike show how AI can streamline operations and deepen client relationships. They share real examples of how custom GPTs are accelerating their work and bringing more clarity and confidence to their team—and clients.

3 KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Custom GPTs act like team members. Paige and Mike created specialized ChatGPT personas like "Marketing Director" and "Wilcox Wizard" to help with content creation, client engagement, and coaching systems.

• Faster execution. Paige used to spend months launching marketing campaigns. Now, with AI support, she's able to launch a new version of their Kickstart program every 5 weeks—with better results.

• Clarity builds confidence. Mike used ChatGPT to organize years of biomechanics training and client data into a clear, coachable system that's improving team performance and client progress.

ABOUT PAIGE & MIKE WILCOX
Paige and Mike Wilcox are the husband-and-wife team behind Wilcox Wellness & Fitness, a personal training business in Bangor, Maine, with a franchise in Brunswick. Paige leads marketing and business development while Mike focuses on coaching systems and biomechanics training. Their commitment to helping clients move better and feel better shows up in their use of AI—not as a shortcut, but as a tool for clarity, empathy, and deeper human connection.

Learn more about their work at www.wilcoxwellnessfitness.com

In this solo episode, Cary Weston, the ever-curious host of The Chat GPT Experiment, shares his personal and professional origin story; how a love for problem-solving and curiosity led him from deli work to launching his own agency, and eventually starting this podcast. Speaking from the road after his daughter's track meet, Cary opens up about life as a sports dad, learning from failure, launching a business before he was 30, and how discovering ChatGPT blew his mind and redirected his career. It's a reflective, inspiring ride through 30 years of growth, grit, and gratitude, all tied together by curiosity.

• Curiosity is a Superpower: Cary has built his career by staying curious, whether it was learning to type after failing a college paper or diving into ChatGPT after seeing its potential.

• Start Before You're Ready: From launching his agency with no clients to figuring out video production on the fly, Cary's story shows that action often comes before expertise.

• Share What You Learn: Whether it's helping his daughter prep for a job interview using ChatGPT or guiding podcast listeners, Cary believes in using his experience to help others improve and grow.

Cary Weston is a business consultant, coach, and former agency owner who's passionate about helping people use AI and systems thinking to work smarter. With over 30 years of experience, Cary now focuses on one-on-one and group training, helping professionals find practical, real-world ways to use ChatGPT. When he's not podcasting or coaching, he's probably on the road playing sports dad to his three kids. Cary's approachable style and empathy-driven mindset make his insights relatable, actionable, and always grounded in real life.

Cary offers customized one-on-one ChatGPT training in 60 minute sessions. Find out more information on the sessions, answers to frequent questions, and how to register at www.ChatGPTExperiment.com

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CONNECT WITH CARY

ChatGPT Podcast Website: www.ChatGPTExperiment.com
Marketing Podcast: www.PracticalMarketingShow.com
Cary's Agency Website: www.CMWeston.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryweston

LINKEDIN NEWSLETTER
The Chat GPT Experiment is also a LinkedIn Newsletter and you can find it here:
https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-chat-gpt-experiment-7110348839919702016/

MUSIC CREDITS
The instrumental music used in this podcast is called "Curious" by Podington Bear".

EPISODE SUMMARY
In this solo episode, host Cary Weston takes listeners back to one of his most popular and useful frameworks: thinking of AI as your "amazing intern." He shares evergreen advice and practical tips for anyone, whether you're brand new or seasoned with ChatGPT, on how to shift your mindset, get better results, and apply AI in everyday situations. Cary also shares a personal story about helping his daughter prepare for her first job interview using ChatGPT, showing how powerful the tool can be in real-world moments.

3 KEY TAKEAWAYS

• AI as Your Intern: Reframe ChatGPT as your "amazing intern"—capable, eager to help, but in need of clear direction and context to do its best work.

• Talk to It, Don't Prompt It: You'll get better results when you talk to ChatGPT like a real person, offering background, goals, and asking it to clarify anything unclear before it starts working.

• Use It for Real-World Scenarios: Cary's story of helping his daughter role-play for a job interview shows just how practical and comforting ChatGPT can be when used creatively.

About Cary Weston
Cary Weston is the host of The ChatGPT Experiment podcast, a marketing agency owner, and a passionate advocate for helping people unlock the practical power of AI. With a relatable teaching style and focus on real-life applications, Cary helps curious beginners get comfortable and confident with ChatGPT. He offers one-on-one and company-wide training sessions, using the "amazing intern" analogy to help shift how people think about and use AI tools.

Cary offers customized one-on-one ChatGPT training in 60 minute sessions. Find out more information on the sessions, answers to frequent questions, and how to register at www.ChatGPTExperiment.com

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CONNECT WITH CARY

ChatGPT Podcast Website: www.ChatGPTExperiment.com
Marketing Podcast: www.PracticalMarketingShow.com
Cary's Agency Website: www.CMWeston.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryweston

LINKEDIN NEWSLETTER
The Chat GPT Experiment is also a LinkedIn Newsletter and you can find it here:
https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-chat-gpt-experiment-7110348839919702016/

MUSIC CREDITS
The instrumental music used in this podcast is called "Curious" by Podington Bear.

In this episode, Cary Weston sits down with Avrum Nadigel, a seasoned marriage and family therapist, author, musician, and self-proclaimed productivity nerd from Toronto. Avrum shares how he combines analog and digital tools—particularly ChatGPT—to track, reflect, and improve both his personal and professional life. From crafting a "board of directors" in ChatGPT made up of his favorite productivity thinkers to uploading journal entries and getting tailored weekly reviews, Avrum offers a fascinating, detailed look into a highly personalized system of digital reflection and growth. His enthusiasm for combining technology with introspection shines, making for a lively and thought-provoking conversation.

• Analog + AI = Powerful Reflection Tool: Avrum blends handwritten notes with AI to track patterns, enhance his weekly reviews, and combat recency bias, creating a living system of self-awareness.

• Productivity Meets Personality: He built a "virtual board of directors" within ChatGPT—including personas like David Allen and Stephen Covey—that debates his weekly performance, adding humor and insight.

• Start with Curiosity: For beginners unsure how to use ChatGPT, Avrum recommends starting with a quirky question or a real-life problem and letting curiosity guide the conversation.

Avrum Nadigel is a marriage and family therapist with over 30 years of experience, an author of three books (one co-written with his psychiatrist wife), and a passionate musician and urban sketcher. His deep interest in productivity and systems thinking led him to explore creative ways to use AI to better understand his own patterns and behaviors. Avrum is also a dedicated journaler who uses both analog tools and ChatGPT to keep track of personal growth, ensuring fun is always part of the process.

Avrum's website: https://www.nadigel.com

Cary offers customized one-on-one ChatGPT training in 60 minute sessions. Find out more information on the sessions, answers to frequent questions, and how to register at www.ChatGPTExperiment.com

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CONNECT WITH CARY

• ChatGPT Podcast Website: www.ChatGPTExperiment.com

• Marketing Podcast: www.PracticalMarketingShow.com

• Cary's Agency Website: www.CMWeston.com

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryweston

LINKEDIN NEWSLETTER
The Chat GPT Experiment is also a LinkedIn Newsletter and you can find it here:
https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-chat-gpt-experiment-7110348839919702016/

MUSIC CREDITS
The instrumental music used in this podcast is called "Curious" by Podington Bear.

In this episode of The ChatGPT Experiment Podcast, host Cary Weston takes a solo deep dive into a powerful real-life coaching session with a business leader he refers to as "Mark."

Mark, the president of a company, struggles with spending too much time crafting thoughtful, relationship-preserving emails—a task that can consume half his day.

Cary walks listeners through the emotional and practical problem Mark faces and how he helped build a simple ChatGPT-driven writing system to relieve that pressure without sacrificing trust or tone. Along the way, Cary also shares listener feedback from across the globe, answers a listener question about ChatGPT's handling of time, and encourages others to reclaim time from low-value tasks.

• Busy professionals like Mark are stuck in a "mental treadmill" of repetitive, low-value tasks that steal time and energy.

• Cary built a purpose-first ChatGPT system to help Mark draft emails faster without compromising on care, tone, or professionalism.

• Listeners are encouraged to find their own "one thing" that ChatGPT could help with—freeing up time and mental bandwidth for more meaningful work.

Cary offers customized one-on-one ChatGPT training in 60 minute sessions. Find out more information on the sessions, answers to frequent questions, and how to register at www.ChatGPTExperiment.com

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CONNECT WITH CARY

• ChatGPT Podcast Website: www.ChatGPTExperiment.com

• Marketing Podcast: www.PracticalMarketingShow.com

• Cary's Agency Website: www.CMWeston.com

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryweston

LINKEDIN NEWSLETTER
The Chat GPT Experiment is also a LinkedIn Newsletter and you can find it here:
https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-chat-gpt-experiment-7110348839919702016/

MUSIC CREDITS
The instrumental music used in this podcast is called "Curious" by Podington Bear.

Episode Summary
In this episode of the ChatGPT Experiment Podcast, host Cary Weston sits down with George B. Thomas—HubSpot expert, content strategist, and passionate advocate for human-centered technology. They dive deep into how AI, especially tools like ChatGPT, can help simplify complex tasks, reclaim time, and amplify impact. George shares his journey of curiosity, how he built the "superhuman framework," and how he used it to create a digital clone of himself that can help others 24/7 with authenticity and purpose. The episode is filled with warmth, insight, and a strong message about using AI to be more human, not less.

Top 3 Takeaways

• Curiosity + Simplicity = Power: George emphasizes the importance of staying curious and simplifying the complex to unlock new possibilities with AI.

• The Superhuman Framework: Built around purpose, passion, persistence, and love—plus ten "H-pillars"—this framework drives George's approach to personal and professional growth.

• AI as a Force Multiplier: George's "clone" project demonstrates how AI can extend your values, knowledge, and personality to help more people, even when you're not physically present.

About George B. Thomas
George B. Thomas is a content strategist, speaker, and AI enthusiast with over a decade of experience helping businesses grow using HubSpot and inbound marketing. Known for his empathetic, practical approach, George has 42 HubSpot certifications and a passion for empowering teams and individuals through frameworks like his "superhuman" method. He also created a digital clone of himself to scale access to his knowledge and personality, blending technology with deeply human values. You can find George at georgebthomas.com, helper.georgebthomas.com, or on LinkedIn.

Cary offers customized one-on-one ChatGPT training in 60 minute sessions. Find out more information on the sessions, answers to frequent questions, and how to register at www.ChatGPTExperiment.com

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CONNECT WITH CARY

ChatGPT Podcast Website: www.ChatGPTExperiment.com
Marketing Podcast: www.PracticalMarketingShow.com
Cary's Agency Website: www.CMWeston.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryweston

LINKEDIN NEWSLETTER
The Chat GPT Experiment is also a LinkedIn Newsletter and you can find it here:
https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-chat-gpt-experiment-7110348839919702016/

MUSIC CREDITS
The instrumental music used in this podcast is called "Curious" by Podington Bear.

In this solo episode of the ChatGPT Experiment podcast, host Cary Weston reflects on the feedback he's been receiving from listeners. He shares common themes around how people are using ChatGPT, what they're struggling with, and how it's helping them feel more organized and less overwhelmed. Cary also talks about his personal experiences using ChatGPT while on vacation and announces some exciting upcoming projects like the "ChatGPT Curiosity Club" and a new guide titled From Overwhelm to Organized. This episode is all about community, feedback, and practical ways to make ChatGPT a helpful part of your daily life.

• You're Not Alone: Many people are feeling overwhelmed and are using ChatGPT to get more organized, plan better, and feel more in control of their day-to-day lives.

• Talk to ChatGPT Like a Human: Cary emphasizes treating ChatGPT like an "amazing intern," giving it clear instructions and narrowing the focus for better results.

• Exciting New Resources Are Coming: Cary is launching the ChatGPT Curiosity Club and a new guide designed to help busy professionals use ChatGPT to manage their week more effectively.

Cary Weston is the host of the ChatGPT Experiment podcast. A marketing agency owner and a passionate educator on practical AI use, Cary helps curious individuals and businesses discover simple, effective ways to use ChatGPT to add value in their professional and personal lives. Whether it's through one-on-one training, workshops, or his podcast, Cary's approach is all about making technology feel accessible, practical, and easy to use.

Cary offers customized one-on-one ChatGPT training in 60 minute sessions. Find out more information on the sessions, answers to frequent questions, and how to register at www.ChatGPTExperiment.com

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CONNECT WITH CARY

ChatGPT Podcast Website: www.ChatGPTExperiment.com
Marketing Podcast: www.PracticalMarketingShow.com
Cary's Agency Website: www.CMWeston.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryweston

LINKEDIN NEWSLETTER
The Chat GPT Experiment is also a LinkedIn Newsletter and you can find it here:
https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-chat-gpt-experiment-7110348839919702016/

MUSIC CREDITS
The instrumental music used in this podcast is called "Curious" by Podington Bear".