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Episodes exploring artificial intelligence applications in business, including automation, machine learning, AI-powered tools, and the practical impact of AI on different industries.

37 episodes

EP 055

From Chatbots to Claims Agents: Inside an AI-First Insurance Startup

In this episode of the Web Talk Show, I sit down with Juan García, co-founder of Tuio, Spain's first AI-native insurance company.

Feb 3, 2026 · 49:56
AIBusinessDesign
EP 054

Disposable Tools: Build It, Use It, Throw It Away

In this episode of The Web Talk Show, Armando is joined by Mike Carlo to unpack a concept they predicted months ago: disposable tools. The idea is simple but powerful. Build something with AI, use it, and when the models improve, rebuild it better in minutes.

Feb 2, 2026 · 35:32
AIDesign
EP 053

OpenClaw: Your AI Assistant That Actually Gets Things Done

OpenClaw (formerly MoltBot, formerly ClaudeBot) has been making waves, and the name changes alone have been a wild ride. But what is it actually? And is it worth your time?

Feb 1, 2026 · 34:35
AI
EP 051

What Your Dad (and Mom) Should Know About ChatGPT

Is someone in your life curious about ChatGPT but hasn't tried it yet?

Jan 24, 2026 · 18:49
AI
EP 050

Survival of the Wisest: A New Approach to Technology Leadership

In this episode of The Web Talk Show, I sit down with Barbara Wittmann, founder of Digital Wisdom Collective, to discuss why digital transformation and AI projects continue to fail at staggering rates, despite years of investment and effort.

Jan 22, 2026 · 40:23
AILeadership
EP 049

What Nobody Teaches Doctors About Running a Practice

30% of medical office calls go unanswered. Patients wait days for callbacks while staff drown in paperwork. Dr. Rishin Shah built a cardiology practice that never misses a call and shares exactly how independent doctors can survive in 2026.

Jan 16, 2026 · 48:06
AIDesign
EP 048

90 Years of Stage Magic: San Antonio's Best-Kept Secret

In this episode, I sit down with Adriana Kahrs from Texas Scenic, a 90-year-old San Antonio company that manufactures and installs the rigging, curtains, and equipment inside theaters across the country.

Jan 13, 2026 · 53:37
AIBusinessDesign
EP 047

Why 350,000 People Are on a 20-Year Waiting List in Texas

What happens to 8.5 million Americans with intellectual and developmental disabilities when they age out of the school system? Mark Olson from LTO Ventures joins me to explain the "cliff" families face at age 22, why Texas has a 20-year waitlist for critical services, and how intentional communities

Jan 10, 2026 · 51:34
AIWeb Development
EP 046

The $50,000 Breakdown That Never Happened: AI for Truck Shops

What if you could predict a catastrophic failure three months before it happened?

Jan 6, 2026 · 23:53
AI
EP 045

Unlocking AI: Chatting with Your Documents for Business Efficiency

Small business owners: want to use AI but don't know where to start? This episode breaks down one of the simplest, most practical ways to get started: chatting with your documents.

Jan 2, 2026 · 26:35 · with Your Documents
AIBusiness
EP 044

The AI Receptionist Deep Dive: Beyond Just Answering Calls (Uncut Live version)

Most AI receptionists just pick up the phone and read a script. The good ones actually book appointments. In this episode, I break down how to build an AI receptionist that connects to your real availability, pulls customer history mid-call, handles the weird edge cases, and knows when to hand off t

Dec 31, 2025 · 29:01
AIDesign
EP 043

The AI Receptionist Deep Dive: Beyond Just Answering Calls

What happens when your receptionist is juggling 6 calls at once? Customers hang up, go to voicemail, and often take their business elsewhere.

Dec 30, 2025 · 21:17
AIBusiness
EP 042

3 AI Workflows That Actually Make Your Shop Money While You Sleep

I break down three practical AI automations for auto repair shops:

Dec 27, 2025 · 33:52
AIAutomation
EP 041

Your Auto Shop's Secret Weapon: How Voice AI Turns Missed Calls Into Booked Appointments

What if your repair shop could answer 15 calls simultaneously, book appointments at 8 PM, and never put a customer on hold again—all without hiring additional staff? In this episode, we dive into how voice AI receptionists are transforming local service businesses, from auto shops to salons, by hand

Dec 24, 2025 · 35:14
AIBusiness
EP 040

The Web Talk Show Live: AI In Auto Repair Shops 🚗

Hi everyone! Today we're talking about AI Receptionists and AI Shop Assistants for Auto Repair Shops. Join the chat! Ask away!

Dec 24, 2025 · 42:01
AI
EP 039

Unpopular Opinion: AI Is Not Here For Your Job

In this episode, I challenge the narrative that AI is coming for your job. The truth? Technology has always disrupted work, from fire and tools 2,000,000 years ago to computers and the internet today. Each wave killed jobs and created even more opportunities.

Dec 4, 2025 · 5:32
AI
EP 038

Is Antigravity with Gemini 3 Pro Really Better Than Claude Code? A Real-World Developer Test

I spent the last 12 hours stress-testing Google's Gemini 3 Pro and their new Antigravity IDE on actual projects.

Nov 19, 2025 · 48:14
AI
EP 037

Building Profitable Automations: Practical Advice from Stephen Pope

In this episode, Armando sits down with automation expert Stephen Pope to cut through the hype and get to what actually matters in the AI automation space.

Nov 4, 2025 · 56:41 · with Stephen Pope
AIDesignAutomation
EP 036

Understanding RAG: Why Your Business Needs Better AI Responses

In this technical deep-dive, Armando breaks down Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) and why businesses can't rely on basic LLM implementations alone. The episode moves from fundamental concepts to advanced optimization strategies, covering everything from context windows to sophisticated reranking

Oct 31, 2025 · 29:46
AIBusinessPerformance
EP 035

7 Ways You Can Use Claude To Boost SEO

You know you need to boost SEO for your website (and AI search) and sometimes you want to make adjustments to many blog posts at once and it is a hassle to edit them one by one and publish. Today we're discussing just how far you can take it...

Oct 30, 2025 · 22:42
AI
EP 034

Is your AI still hallucinating, even with RAG?

While Retrieval Augmented Generation is an excellent step towards getting LLMs to ground answers, you don't have to settle for what your provider gives you.

Oct 29, 2025 · 29:50
AI
EP 032

What if you had a CEO Companion AI Agent?

Tired of juggling multiple systems just to answer simple business questions? This episode explores how voice-powered AI agents are revolutionizing how leaders access their data.

Oct 17, 2025 · 39:56
AIBusiness
EP 031

This AI Receptionist Can Handle Those Calls You Lost

AI Receptionists are great for handling high frequency inbound calls or even as runoff for when your staff is busy with other customers.

Oct 8, 2025 · 24:56
AI
EP 030

Let's "Imagine with Claude" live

Today we're talking about the new Claude Sonnet 4.5 and Anthropic's 'Imagine with Claude' feature. We're testing it live, so come along for the ride!

Oct 1, 2025 · 35:34
AI
EP 027

Talking Data, Analytics, and AI with Mike Carlo

We're joined today by the legendary Mike Carlo talking about all things data and BI. Come in and say hi!

Jul 19, 2025 · 29:08 · with Mike Carlo
AI
EP 026

Claude Code, Grok, and the Future of App Dev with AI

In this episode of The Web Talk Show, Armando sits down again with Mike Carlo to dive deep into the cutting edge of AI-assisted development. They unpack Claude Code’s mind-blowing repo integration, compare tools like Cursor, Copilot, and Grok 4, and explore how devs are using LLMs to build throwaway

Jul 18, 2025 · 27:56
AIWeb DevelopmentDesign
EP 025

AI Hype, Broken Tools, and What Actually Works

In this episode of The Web Talk Show, host Armando J. Perez-Carreño sits down with Mike Carlo, founder of PowerBI.tips, and co-host of the Explicit Measures Podcast.

Jun 20, 2025 · 1:31:43
AI
EP 023

Robocallers of the AI Kind, Payment Automation, and WhatsApp

In this episode of The Web Talk Show, Armando dives into real-world tech issues faced by small businesses—from streamlining payments and system integrations to cutting-edge AI voice agents and WhatsApp automations. Learn how tools like Vapi, Zapier, and Voiceflow can simplify support, scheduling, an

Jun 18, 2025 · 24:17
AIBusinessAutomation
EP 020

3 Ways AI Can Help Your L&D Business

Here are three ways you can use AI in your Learning & Development business

May 12, 2025 · 22:26
AIWeb DevelopmentBusiness
EP 019

Design Thinking, AI & Magical Meetings Explained with Erik Skogsberg

In this episode of the Web Talk Show, host Armando Perez-Carreno sits down with Erik Skogsberg, VP of Learning Experience at Voltage Control, to explore how leaders and teams can radically improve collaboration through better meetings, purposeful facilitation, and design thinking. Erik shares practi

May 5, 2025 · 51:43 · with Erik Skogsberg
AIDesign
EP 018

Burned Out But Not Broken: Coaching Employees Back to Life

What do middle school band class, burnout recovery, and five-million-dollar loans have in common? Paul Nunn. In this episode, I sit down with leadership and sales coach Paul Nunn to explore the often-overlooked realities of frontline training, how to re-engage burned out employees, and why the best

May 2, 2025 · 55:53
AILeadership
EP 017

Grease Fires Are No Joke - A Conversation With Keith Bertrand

You’ve seen the stainless steel hoods in restaurant kitchens—but do you really know what goes on behind them? In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Keith Bertrand, Head of Training at MFS Trade School, to talk about a trade you probably didn’t know could literally save lives: commercial kitc

Apr 22, 2025 · 47:04 · with Keith Bertrand
AILeadership
EP 016

Learning With Rebels: Insights from Shannon Tipton

In this episode of the Web Talk Show, Armando Perez-Carreno speaks with Shannon Tipton, founder of Learning Rebels, about the challenges and failures in corporate training. They discuss the importance of tailored training solutions, the role of leadership in fostering a positive learning culture, an

Apr 19, 2025 · 49:07 · with Shannon Tipton
AILeadership
EP 015

Edutainment Revolution: How Making Learning Fun Will Transform Training

Join Armando Perez-Carreno and global training director Leandro Dsylva in a captivating conversation about why most corporate training fails and how "edutainment" is revolutionizing professional development. Learn the secrets behind truly impactful training sessions, storytelling, and how to keep au

Apr 19, 2025 · 49:21
AIWeb DevelopmentLeadership
EP 011

The Web Talk Show - The Leadership Trap: Why Most Training Fails

Are you a leader feeling isolated? Or an employee struggling with the gap between management's vision and your daily grind? Join Rahul Karan as we uncover the real reasons why 97% of leadership training fails and how to build a team that thrives today while preparing for tomorrow. We'll explore prac

Apr 12, 2025 · 59:25
AIDesignLeadership
EP 010

Unlocking the Secrets of Investigative Techniques

In this engaging conversation, Armando Perez-Carreno interviews Mark Anderson, a seasoned investigator and trainer, who shares insights from his extensive career in investigative techniques. They discuss the transition from forensic science to training, the applicability of investigative techniques

Apr 11, 2025 · 1:05:11
AILeadership
EP 002

Interactivity API: Getting Creative with Atomic Blocks

In this second conversation with Seth Rubenstein, we go deeper into the creative ways one can use the WordPress Interactivity API. Seth explains how they've created small 'atomic' size blocks that are simple and generic enough to use all around the site and how they use the Interactivity API to make

Jun 9, 2024 · 1:02:10 · with Atomic Blocks
WordPressAI