# Ep 112 - Using AI To Turn Passion Into Projects With Ryan Thompson, The Assumable Guy

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Published: 2026-07-10T12:17:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2377

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Episode Summary Cary sits down with Ryan Thompson, a Colorado real estate business owner who has gone from using AI to write blogs to building AI-powered systems that help run and grow his business. Ryan shares how he uses AI to create websites, generate leads, recruit real estate agents, manage marketing campaigns, research prospects, brainstorm new ideas, and build tools that work even when he is off the grid. The conversation also gets into the personal side of AI. Ryan talks about using it to explore health goals, build side projects around local events, create custom learning podcasts, and free up more time for biking, travel, friends, and the outdoors. His story is a great example of what can happen when curiosity starts with a simple question: "I wonder if AI can help me do this?" 3 Key Takeaways Start with one real problem, not the whole world of AI. Ryan's advice is simple: pick something important that you have been putting off and see how AI can help. You do not need to understand every tool or feature before getting started. AI can become much more than a writing assistant. Ryan uses AI-powered agents and systems to research prospects, send personalized outreach, generate real estate leads, support ad campaigns, build websites, and handle work while he is away. The time you save can create value outside of work. Ryan is using AI not just to grow his business, but to make more room for the things he cares about, including health, outdoor adventures, learning, friends, and new experiences. Episode Resources: How to get AI to write like me - Episode 21 How to use projects in ChatGPT- Episode 55 Talking to AI like a human - Episode 91 How to create a brainstorming partner - Episode 66 Is using AI cheating? - Episode 111 Talking to it with voice - Episode 12 Hav…

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