040 - A.I. Is Coming For You. Is it Your Competition or Your Secret Weapon? - Dane Miklaus

12/11/2025 1h 7min

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, Brandon sits down with Dane Miklaus — founder of Work Training Studios and Macro Managed, an AI implementation consultancy. From growing up in Northern California to building multi-location fitness studios, navigating loss, and now helping businesses adopt AI, Dane opens up with rare honesty. This conversation dives into personal transformation, the future of AI, and how discipline, purpose, and service can reshape a life.🎯 What You'll Learn:How to identify and break out of the limiting stories you grew up withWays to use AI today to save time, reduce friction, and elevate your businessHow to stay competitive as younger, more tech-native workers enter the tradesWhy “doing it the hard way” is sabotaging your growthHow gratitude and problem-solving become real pathways to purposeHow to avoid getting left behind as technology acceleratesWhy the best opportunities will belong to those who combine EQ + AIHow service and solving other people’s problems can reconnect you to meaning🔑 Key Topics Covered:✅ Early adversity & formative experiences✅ Building and scaling fitness studios✅ AI implementation in small businesses✅ Workforce evolution & future job security✅ Discipline, purpose & personal development✅ The changing landscape of food, health & longevity👤 Featured Guest:Dane Miklaus – Founder | Work Training Studios & Macro Managed@danemiklaus🎙️ About The Open Concept:Your go-to podcast for construction industry insights, trade business strategies, and leadership advice that actually works.📱 Connect With Us:🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes👍 Like if this helped you💬 Comment your biggest takeaway🔄 Share with someone who needs this

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