Episode 302:
Welcome to episode 302 of Grow Your Law Firm, hosted by Ken Hardison. On this episode, Ken is joined by Derek Weber of Lead With AI, the founder and AI integration expert helping businesses implement human-centric AI strategies.
Derek has spent over two years transforming his 22-year-old marketing company through focused experimentation with AI, developing a proven progression from mindset to technique, tools, and technology. He helps leaders move past fear and frustration to implement AI as a productivity multiplier, enabling teams to handle more clients, complete senior-level work faster, and reduce outsourcing costs. Derek’s approach works across industries and requires no prior AI expertise – just an open mind and a ChatGPT or Claude account.
- AI Mindset and Adoption:
– Why starting with mindset is critical before implementing AI tools
– Overcoming resistance and fear that keeps teams stuck in the status quo - Progression to AI as a Partner:
– Stages of AI integration, from basic interaction to assistants and agents
– How to delegate repetitive or low-value tasks to AI to free up high-value work - Structured Input and Training:
– Using contextual prompts and structured outputs to increase AI accuracy
– Stacking AI assistants with specialized training for complex task handling - Human-Centric AI Implementation:
– Focusing AI on amplifying high-value work instead of automating chaos
– Creating strategic partners and virtual advisors for problem-solving and decision-making - Practical Application and ROI:
– Real-world results: increased efficiency, more clients, and reduced outsourcing costs
– Applying Derek’s methodology in any business, regardless of industry or AI experience
Resources:
Additional Resources:
https://www.pilmma.org/the-mastermind-effect
https://www.pilmma.org/resources
https://www.pilmma.org/mastermind
AI for PI Expo:
www.pilmma.org/ai-for-pi-expo