How To Use AI (And Automation)

The Inbox Whisperer: Master Email with Free AI Tools

Episode 8 – The Inbox Whisperer: Master Email with Free AI Tools Emma was stuck. Her inbox was overloaded, her brain was frazzled, and opportunities were slipping through the cracks. In this practical, story-led episode, Tony shares how a solo consultant used AI to regain control of her inbox — and how you can do the same. 🎧 What You’ll Learn: A 5-part “Inbox Whisperer” system The difference between sorting and prioritising Free tools that transform how you handle email How Emma saved 8 hours a week and booked more clients 🛠️ Mentioned Tools: * Superhuman * ChatGPT + Zapier * SaneBox * Notion * Gmail * Siri/Voice Shortcuts 📥 Free Resource: Inbox Whisperer Setup Guide [https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/18jlxir128lopz5h5kt1s/Inbox-Whisperer-Setup-Guide.pdf?rlkey=glp3meyyi2cyo7hlkojv2d45v&dl=0] 📺 Watch on YouTube and Spotify for full visuals 📅 Free Live Webinar – Monday 7 July @ 7:30pm Register: https://www.tonywinyard.com/live-sessions 💬 Join the Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/4100772116861082/]

From Chaos to Clients: How a Nutritionist Gained 8 Hours a Week Using AI

THIS EPISODE IS A GAME-CHANGER FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS DROWNING IN ADMIN. Tony shares a real-world case study of Sophie, a nutritionist struggling with messy systems, repetitive onboarding, and content chaos. Learn how she used tools like Tally, Notion, Calendly, and ChatGPT to save time, serve more clients, and finally get ahead of her schedule. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: * How to automate your client intake process without hiring staff * How one blog post can become 5 pieces of content using AI * How to save hours a week with minimal tech skills MENTIONED TOOLS: Tally, Notion, Calendly, Make.com, ChatGPT, Otter.ai, Bardeen.ai, Canva Watch the video version on YouTube and Spotify Sign up for the free webinar (first Monday): https://tonywinyard.com > Live Sessions Join the “How to Use AI” Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/howtouseai Listen to all episodes: https://how-to-use-ai.captivate.fm/listen"

Outsmart Procrastination with AI

Procrastinating? Overthinking? Waiting for motivation? In Episode 6 of How to Use AI (and Automation), Tony Winyard shows you how to break free from perfectionism and overwhelm — with the help of beginner-friendly AI tools like ChatGPT, Goblin Tools, and Otter.ai. 🎧 What You'll Learn: * Why procrastination isn’t about laziness — and what it really means * How to use Goblin Tools to break big tasks into small steps * How ChatGPT can coach you through the messy middle * What happens when you let AI support your first draft instead of fighting for the perfect one 🛠 Tools in this Episode: * Goblin Tools: https://goblin.tools [https://goblin.tools] * ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com [https://chat.openai.com] * Otter.ai: https://otter.ai [https://otter.ai] 🗓 Free Webinar: Automate the Tasks You Hate Join us Monday 1 July @ 7:30PM — Sign up at https://www.tonywinyard.com [https://www.tonywinyard.com] (click “Live Sessions”) 📺 Watch every episode: YouTube + Spotify 🎧 Subscribe to the show: https://how-to-use-ai.captivate.fm/listen [https://how-to-use-ai.captivate.fm/listen] 💬 Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/howtouseai [https://www.facebook.com/groups/howtouseai]

Don’t Clean Before the Cleaner Comes (Why you don’t need perfect systems to start using AI)

Why you don’t need perfect systems to start using AI Most small business owners delay using AI because their systems are messy. But AI is made for mess. In this episode, Tony explains why you don’t need to organise everything first, and how to get value straight away. IN THIS EPISODE: * Why “I’ll start once I’m organised” is a lie * What AI tools actually need to work * Real-life case studies from Tony’s clients * How to get powerful results from chaos * Tony’s personal 3-step “messy start” method TOOLS & LINKS MENTIONED: * ChatGPT (Free Version) [https://chat.openai.com] * Bardeen.ai [https://www.bardeen.ai] * SaneBox for Email [https://www.sanebox.com] THIS WEEK’S ACTION: Choose one messy file (notes, spreadsheet, email thread) → Drop it into ChatGPT → Ask: “What’s in here? Give me 3 ways I can use this.” 📢 Join the Community: Come ask questions, share ideas, and connect with other small business owners using AI in the Facebook Group – How to Use AI with Tony Winyard [https://www.facebook.com/groups/howtouseai]. 🎥 Video version on YouTube and Spotify

Outsmart the Scroll: AI Tactics to Beat Algorithm-Driven Procrastination

📺 Watch this episode on YouTube or Spotify for visual tool demos and screenshots. Do you feel like your feed is hijacking your focus? This episode is your practical guide to fighting back with AI. Tony Winyard walks beginners through 5 simple tools to reclaim attention, reset your digital habits, and make your tech work for you — not the other way around. ⏱ What you’ll learn: • How platforms like YouTube, Meta, and TikTok steer your decisions • What “filter bubbles” and “predictive nudging” actually mean • How to block manipulative ads and invisible trackers • Tools that let you diversify your feed and defend your time • How to stay ethical when using AI as a business owner 🧰 Tools mentioned in this episode: • uBlock Origin – ruthless ad blocker → https://ublockorigin.com [https://ublockorigin.com] • Privacy Badger – tracker-suppressor → https://privacybadger.org [https://privacybadger.org] • Who Targets Me – see who’s influencing you → https://whotargets.me [https://whotargets.me] • Feedly – build a bias-free news pipeline → https://feedly.com [https://feedly.com] • Glaze – cloak your artwork from scraping → https://glaze.cs.uchicago.edu [https://glaze.cs.uchicago.edu] • RescueTime – auto track time lost to distraction → https://rescuetime.com [https://rescuetime.com] • Feed Audit Tracker – Download CSV 🎯 Listener Challenge: Run the Feed Audit Track your digital distractions, apply two tools from this episode, and measure your results over 7 days. Post your gains in the Facebook group poll: 👉 Join the Facebook Group – “How to Use AI” [https://www.facebook.com/groups/howtouseai] 📅 Upcoming: FREE LIVE WEBINAR 🗓 Monday 2 June @ 7:30PM 🎙 “Automate the Tasks You Hate with AI” 👉 Save your seat via the Facebook group or www.tonywinyard.com [https://www.tonywinyard.com] 📌 Subscribe for More Beginner-Friendly AI Help 🔔 New episodes weekly 🎥 Watch on YouTube | 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts 💬 Continue the conversation in the Facebook group #HowToUseAI #AIForBeginners #DigitalWellness #uBlockOrigin #PrivacyBadger #FeedAudit #SmallBusinessAI #EthicalMarketing #TonyWinyard