What is ChatGPT? And Why Should I Care?

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What is Chat GPT?

ChatGPT: Is Revolutionizing the Landscape for Businesses and Entrepreneurs

Artificial intelligence has revolutionized various industries, and the latest addition to this trend is OpenAI's ChatGPT. ChatGPT is a language model that has been trained on a massive dataset to understand human language and generate human-like responses. The model has been designed to assist businesses and entrepreneurs in a number of ways and is set to change the employment landscape as we know it.

Improving Efficiency and Agility

One of the most significant benefits of ChatGPT for businesses and entrepreneurs is its ability to automate tedious and repetitive tasks. ChatGPT can handle customer service inquiries, answer frequently asked questions, and even generate reports, freeing up employees to focus on more critical tasks. This increased efficiency and agility will allow businesses to save time and money while improving the overall customer experience.

Reducing Employment Costs

ChatGPT has the potential to change the employment landscape by reducing the need for a large workforce. With the ability to automate routine tasks, businesses can reduce their employment costs, freeing up resources that can be redirected toward growth and development. This reduction in employment costs will allow businesses to remain competitive and maintain their bottom line in a rapidly changing economy.

Enhancing Customer Experience

ChatGPT has been designed to provide quick and accurate responses to customer inquiries, improving the overall customer experience. The model's ability to understand natural language and provide human-like responses means that customers can receive the information they need quickly and easily, without having to navigate complex menus or wait on hold for hours. This enhanced customer experience will drive customer loyalty and improve a business's reputation.

Providing 24/7 Support

Another major benefit of ChatGPT is its ability to provide 24/7 support. Businesses can use the model to handle customer inquiries outside of regular business hours, ensuring that their customers receive the support they need when they need it. This round-the-clock support will help businesses maintain a competitive edge and provide a significant boost to their bottom line.

While this innovative powerhouse has the potential to change how we do business, are there issues looming with this AI advancement?

ChatGPT and other AI technologies have the potential to automate certain tasks that were previously done by humans. This could result in job losses in certain industries. However, it's important to note that AI also has the potential to create new jobs and improve existing jobs by making them more efficient and fulfilling.

The jobs most at risk of being automated by ChatGPT and other AI technologies are those that involve routine, repetitive tasks, such as data entry, customer service, and certain types of administrative work. For example, ChatGPT can be used to automate routine customer service tasks, like answering frequently asked questions, which could lead to job losses for customer service representatives.

However, it's important to understand that AI is not going to replace all jobs. Instead, it will change the nature of work and create new opportunities for people to use their unique skills and talents in new and exciting ways. For example, AI can help humans be more productive and creative, allowing them to focus on the tasks that require their unique abilities and skills.

So, while ChatGPT and other AI technologies may have the potential to eradicate certain jobs, it's important to remember that they also have the potential to create new jobs and enhance the quality of existing jobs. And, as with any new technology, it's up to us to determine how it will be used and how it will impact our lives and our work.

The Deets: This is why I think ChatGPT is a non-negotiable

Here's why I love ChatGPT and why it has captured my heart:

1. Chatting with ChatGPT feels like talking to a real person: ChatGPT has been designed to understand and respond to natural language, which means that chatting with it feels like talking to a real person. Whether I'm asking a question, making a request, or just having a casual conversation, ChatGPT always provides human-like responses that are natural and engaging.

2. ChatGPT helps me save time and be more productive: ChatGPT can automate routine tasks, like writing reports or answering frequently asked questions. This saves me time and helps me be more productive, so I can focus on the things that are truly important to me.

3. ChatGPT is always available: ChatGPT is always available, 24/7, which means I can use it whenever I need it. Whether I'm working on a project in the middle of the night or need an answer to a question on the weekend, ChatGPT is always there to help.

4. ChatGPT makes me feel like I have a super-smart friend: ChatGPT is like having a super-smart friend who can answer any question I have, help me with my projects, and even make me laugh. It's always there for me, and I love that feeling of having a trustworthy and intelligent companion.

So, whether you're looking to save time, be more productive, or just have a fun conversation, ChatGPT is an amazing tool that I wholeheartedly recommend. It has captured my heart, and I know it will do the same for you.

You Got This--Jules

Julie Lokun, JD, is the founder of The Mediacasters, a mission-based company that elevates the visibility of entrepreneurs and creatives through podcasting, publishing, and public speaking. Julie is the author of 4 best-selling entrepreneurial books and hosts three podcasts.

Julie is a writer at heart and contributes to Entrepreneur Magazine and Mind Valley.

How To Build A Business In 2023 (PLUS 10 free tools to help your business grow)

It's difficult to make specific predictions about the business climate in 2023, as it will be affected by a number of factors such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, economic conditions, and political developments. However, here are some potential trends and factors that could shape the business environment in 2023:

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I am an advocate for brand builders who are looking to change the landscape of their businesses. I am a writer for Entrepreneur Magazine, a badass business builder and facilitator of dreams. If you like what you read-check out my podcasts, OBSESSED, and THE MEDIACASTERS.

Remote work and hybrid models: Remote work and hybrid models of working may become the norm as companies adapt to the changes brought by the pandemic.

1. Increased focus on sustainability: Companies may be under greater pressure to adopt sustainable practices and reduce their environmental impact, as well as adapt to the potential effects of climate change on their operations.

2. Continued pressure on data privacy and security: Companies will have to continue to comply with data privacy regulations and protect sensitive information.

3. Supply chain disruptions: Companies may continue to face challenges with supply chain disruptions caused by the pandemic's effect on global trade and logistics.

4. Emphasis on Innovation: Companies will need to focus on innovation to stay competitive in the market.

5. Increased demand for e-commerce and digital platforms: With the pandemic's effect on consumer behavior, e-commerce and digital platforms will continue to grow in popularity.

Overall, the business environment in 2023 may be shaped by a combination of pandemic recovery, economic conditions, and technological advances, which may present both challenges and opportunities for companies.

My Favorite Free tools on the Internet to Grow your Business

There are many free tools available on the internet that can help businesses grow and improve their operations. Here are a few examples and ones I am obsessed with:

1. Google Analytics: This is a free web analytics service that provides insights into website traffic and visitor behavior.

2. Hootsuite: This is a free social media management tool that allows businesses to schedule and publish content on multiple social media platforms.

3. Mailchimp: This is a free email marketing tool that allows businesses to create and send email campaigns to their subscribers.

4. Canva: This is a free graphic design tool that allows businesses to create professional-looking designs for social media posts, flyers, brochures, and other marketing materials.

5. Trello: This is a free project management tool that allows businesses to organize and track tasks and projects.

6. Zoom: This is a free video conferencing and webinar tool that allows businesses to conduct remote meetings and webinars.

7. Google Docs: This is a free online office suite that allows businesses to create and collaborate on documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.

8. HubSpot CRM: This is a free customer relationship management tool that allows businesses to manage and track leads, customer interactions, and sales.

9. Yoast SEO: This is a free WordPress plugin that allows businesses to improve their website's search engine optimization (SEO).

10. SEMrush: This is a free tool that allows businesses to track their website's ranking and performance in search engines, as well as those of their competitors.

Keep in mind that these are just a few examples, and there are many other free tools available on the internet that can help businesses grow and improve their operations. It is most important for you to recognize that you need to be consistently agile and open to innovation. Understand that multiple revenue streams is the key to supporting all business plans.

And don't forget to reach out to mentors, coaches, consultants, and other amazing humans that have paved the way before you. After all, if you feel you know it all and are the smartest person in the room--you are limiting your potential.

You Got This--Jules

Why listen to me?

I am an advocate for brand builders who are looking to change the landscape of their businesses. I am a writer for Entrepreneur Magazine, a badass business builder and facilitator of dreams. If you like what you read-check out my podcasts, OBSESSED, and THE MEDIACASTERS.

If you do not connect with my message-let me know why the heck not!

The Real Reason Women Fail As CEOs and 5 Traits of Successful Women Entrepreneurs

Gender equality in the workplace is spoon-fed into our ecosystems from an early age, but the results say otherwise.

Who Rules The World? Girls. Thanks Beyonce!

By Julie Lokun, JD

Originally printed in Entreprenuer Magazine Online

And so the anecdote continues…..

A woman, a man, and an elephant walk into the boardroom……

(insert quippy reflection here). The truth is that 92% of the time, a man will secure his place in the boardroom, and only 8% of these elite corporate heads are female. The elephant in the room is the apparent lack of females with a seat at the table. With the disparate ratio of male CEOs to female CEOs peppering the landscape of corporate America, the illusion of gender equality needs to be rethought. Gender equality in the workplace is spoon-fed into our ecosystems from an early age. Yet, the results are difficult to quantify as the percentage of CEOs worldwide is predominantly male. If we look back at the emergence of women claiming their spot in the workforce, we must look to Rosie the Riveter and her presence as an integral part of the predominantly male workforce during World War II. Many brought tools home from work and used them on their home repairs. They took on domestic roles they never had before. World War II mobilization affected women by introducing them to new lines of work not typically suited for women at the time.

During the 1960s, 70s and 80s, feminist activism became the mantra that little girls adopted as their new reality. Richly diverse women joined this call to arms and became involved in this feminist movement. This era of women's rights exploded in the United States and worldwide, forever changing society by expanding rights, opportunities and identities. With all the strides made in the past decades, the United States lags globally, ranking 27th on overall progress. As a young girl in the 80s and 90s, I was taught that there were no limits to my professional aspirations, yet I continued to hit the proverbial glass ceiling. I went to law school, completed a master's certification, and was never taken seriously like my male counterparts. I earned the accolades, wrote the articles, hob-knobbed with the powerful constructs of corporate greatness…and then, nothing. My role as an entrepreneur hinges on those who have gone before me and made a path for females to claim their birthright as CEO of their own corporate dream. Conversations with a mentor or coach are essential in pushing your leadership skills to the next level.

In particular, I remember a conversation with a CEO and Mom-Boss, Tracy Hazzard. Hazzard is the CEO and founder of Podetize who is normalizing the role of a wildly intelligent and unapologetic momma who is balancing the teeter-totter women who believe they can have it all. She taught me the art of embracing carpools, breastfeeding and gobbling up the totality of my female-CEO dreams. She is a curator of female employees who delight in the autonomy of a professionally focused life rooted in family growth.

Creating a business model that embraces the idea of female autonomy, coupled with the tools to navigate success, is the blueprint for up-and-coming entrepreneurs who celebrate diversity and champion unlimited potential. Being a mother of four boys, I knew it was essential to their development that they witness their mother be firm in her rise to the top of corporate mayhem in conjunction with the day-to-day toggling of bandaging boo-boos and heralding playdates. These two roles we play as mothers and bosses are a rickety rite of passage that can be accomplished. Digging deeper into exploring the qualities of top-tier female CEOs, I recognized a pattern that was the foundation for sustainable success.

1. Build a team — both professionally and personally. The number one mistake entrepreneurs make is doing work others can do. Micromanaging is an exercise in control and binds leaders to unproductive execution. Building a competent team who executes on behalf of your company freed you of time, energy and focus. Hire an executive assistant, hire a marketing guru and lock arms with childcare providers.

2. Find a mentor who has gone before you. Nothing is more important than seeking out and engaging with a leader who understands your path. Mentorship is essential to the executive experience, and many CEOs and Boss Mommas are eager to impart their knowledge to rising stars. Do your research and reach out. Asking questions is more powerful than executing answers.

3. Think differently than your male counterparts. As women, we have the intuitive ability to think differently than our male equals. This is our superpower. Our vantage point is a strength. When women aspire to be a part of the "boys club," we do a disservice to a demographic that yearns to be heard.

4. Understand your strengths and then magnify them by 10xing your strengths. Ask yourself, what are your strengths? I dimmed my light for so long because I wanted to make everyone around me feel comfortable. This left a void in my life that silently diminished my joy. Not until I recognized my strengths in writing and elevating the voices around me did I reach my truest potential.

5. Be confident in your priorities, and do not make excuses. We, as women, tend to make excuses. When asked to perform professional tasks, we minimize our roles as mothers. This results in an imbalance in our lives and creates chaos. We can maintain a healthy equilibrium when we are confident in our priorities and vocalize this to our teams.

You Got This--Jules

Why listen to me?

I am an advocate for brand builders who are looking to change the landscape of their businesses. I am a writer for Entrepreneur Magazine, a badass business builder and facilitator of dreams. If you like what you read-check out my podcasts, OBSESSED, and THE MEDIACASTERS.

If you do not connect with my message-let me know why the heck not!