How to go from no tech at all to AI trainer

15/08/2025 22 min Temporada 2 Episodio 11
How to go from no tech at all to AI trainer

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Welcome to The Digital Transformist with Mike LaVista! Today, we have a special guest, Marnie Wills, the CEO and founder of Sporty Minis, sharing her incredible journey from a non-tech person to an AI and tech trainer who successfully scaled and sold two businesses using AI. Marnie's story is a testament to the power of embracing technology and transforming business models in the digital age.During the challenging times of COVID, Marnie pivoted her brick-and-mortar businesses to online platforms, where she discovered the game-changing tool, Jasper AI (formerly ChatGPT). With Jasper AI, Marnie was able to revolutionize her health and fitness business by understanding her target audience, creating personalized programs, and ultimately exiting the business by selling her digital assets to a new owner. She also used Jasper AI to transition her Sporty Minis business from a franchise model to a business partnership model, expanding its impact across the UK.Every bit of Marnie's recent business success in the last five years can be attributed to AI, showing how innovation and technology can drive transformation and growth. Join us as Marnie shares her insights, experiences, and the journey of how she leveraged AI to achieve remarkable results in her businesses. Tune in to The Digital Transformist for an inspiring conversation on embracing technology for business success!Listeners can get in touch with Marnie Wills through her website for Sporty Minis, where they can learn more about her business and contact her for any inquiries or collaborations. https://sportyminis.com/Michael can be found at https://caxy.com and his podcast The Digital Transformist https://www.youtube.com/@DigitalTransformistPodcastMichael's book, Superpowered: 7 Leadership Superpowers Technology Executives Can Use to Grow a More Engaged, Tech-driven and Profitable Organization, can be found on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Superpowered-Essential-Leadership-Technology-Executives/dp/1735504904CHAPTERS:00:00: Introduction to Marnie Wills and her AI journey00:38: The story behind Sporty Minis and scaling a business01:23: Adapting to COVID times and transitioning to online business02:05: Utilizing AI tools like Just the AI for business transformation03:02: Leveraging AI to exit and rebrand a business03:52: Overcoming hesitations and taking the AI plunge04:58: Benefits of AI in improving business profitability06:15: Implementing AI in franchise business models07:29: The impact of AI on business success08:40: Future of AI in entrepreneurship09:55: Advice for CEOs and founders on AI integration11:02: Conclusion and key takeaways