{"podcast":{"title":"Business Roundtable","slug":"business-roundtable-6744681","podcast_index_feed_id":6744681,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6049255/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://stewardyourbusiness.com/brp/","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3b3e2d5f9e44715282e740e87164c70d.jpg","author":"Steward Your Business","episode_count":143,"summary":"Welcome to the Business Roundtable Podcast , hosted by David Carr of Steward Your Business. This engaging and informative podcast series is dedicated to helping business owners, and entrepreneurs navigate the complexities of running a successful enterprise. Each episode features David Carr and a roster of industry experts, including regular contributors like Curtis Cochran, who bring their wealth of experience in mergers and acquisitions, organizational health, and team building. Dive into discussions that cover a broad range of topics essential to business growth and sustainability. From strategic planning and preparation to understanding the cycles of business ownership, the podcast provides invaluable insights into evaluating, enhancing, and exiting business ownership. Listeners can expect practical advice on scaling businesses, managing finances, and creating a culture that aligns with company goals. What sets this podcast apart is its focus on actionable strategies combined with real-world experiences. The conversations often delve into the importance of providing more value than the dollars earned and the necessity of adaptability in a rapidly changing business landscape. Wh…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/business-roundtable-6744681"},"episode":{"title":"How to Use AI as a Co-Thinker, Not a Competitor","slug":"how-to-use-ai-as-a-co-thinker-not-a-competitor","published_at":"2025-11-25T16:00:07+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/business-roundtable-6744681/how-to-use-ai-as-a-co-thinker-not-a-competitor","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/business-roundtable-6744681","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-use-ai-as-a-co-thinker-not-a-competitor--67768599","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67768599/brp_20250911_philip_topham.mp3","summary":"What does it mean to co-think with AI instead of fearing it? In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, host David W. Carr speaks with Philip Topham, Board and Executive AI Advisor, founder of CRAFT Thinking, and co-founder of SavionAI. Philip has published more than 130 essays on AI, is completing a new book on CRAFT Thinking, and helps boards and CEOs turn AI disruption into clarity, foresight, and measurable results. David and Philip explore how small-to-mid-sized professional service firms, executives, and boards can move beyond fear and begin leveraging AI as a tool for leadership, decision-making, and growth. Philip explains how AI is best understood as a “co-thinker”—augmenting human creativity rather than replacing it—and how intentional adoption and governance are key to success. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why AI should be seen as a co-thinker to enhance human creativity How small businesses can integrate AI affordably without massive budgets The importance of governance and intentionality when adopting AI Why company culture determines how AI should be applied How AI can reduce drudgery and free leaders to focus on relationships and growth If you’re a business owner, consultant, or executive wrestling with what AI means for your future, this conversation will help you embrace AI as a leadership advantage rather than a threat. Connect with Philip Topham: Website: http://www.philiptopham.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philiptopham Substack: https://savionai.substack.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/business-roundtable--6049255/support . Connect with Steward Your Business: Book a Leadership Clarity Call: https://calendar.stewardyourbusiness.com/cc Call: +1 909.404.9865 Website: https://stewardyourbu…","meta_description":"What does it mean to co-think with AI instead of fearing it? In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, host David W. Carr speaks with Philip Top…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1942,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/business-roundtable-6744681/episodes/how-to-use-ai-as-a-co-thinker-not-a-competitor/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/business-roundtable-6744681/how-to-use-ai-as-a-co-thinker-not-a-competitor.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}