Ep 39: Gimmee Info: Custom GPTs, APIs, and AI Magic with Greg Howe
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Have you ever wondered if ChatGPT could predict your fantasy football lineup or even tell you the air quality at the Statue of Liberty? In this episode, we sit down with Greg, the mastermind behind Gimmee Info, to dive into the fascinating world of AI and ChatGPT. Join us as Greg shares his incredible journey from the early days of AI in the 1980s to the revolutionary impact of ChatGPT today. It's a fun and engaging conversation that will spark your curiosity and show you how ChatGPT can transform your business and daily life.

Main Topics Covered

• Introduction to Greg and Gimme Info
• Evolution of AI from the 1980s to today
• First impressions and transformative potential of ChatGPT
• Practical applications of ChatGPT for businesses
• Custom GPTs and their benefits
• Real-world examples of ChatGPT in action

Key Insights

• Ease of Access: ChatGPT has made AI and data handling accessible to non-tech savvy individuals, transforming how small businesses operate.
• Practical Applications: Learn how businesses can leverage ChatGPT to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and make data-driven decisions.
• Custom Solutions: Discover the power of custom GPTs and how they can provide tailored solutions for specific business needs, from lead generation to sales forecasting.

Episdoe Index

[00:00:00] Introduction to the episode [00:00:18] Greg’s background and experience with AI [00:01:05] Evolution of AI since the 1980s [00:01:30] Greg's work with AI and data accessibility [00:03:15] Greg’s first experience with ChatGPT [00:04:00] Cary’s initial reaction to ChatGPT [00:05:00] Practical uses of ChatGPT for businesses [00:09:20] Understanding ChatGPT as an app [00:12:10] Custom GPTs and their practical applications [00:16:00] Real-world examples of ChatGPT in action [00:23:15] Levels of ChatGPT capabilities: Efficiency, Proactivity, Predictivity [00:28:00] Simplifying the use of ChatGPT for businesses [00:31:00] Predictive analytics using ChatGPT [00:33:00] Fantasy football application of ChatGPT [00:36:30] Exploring niche AI models beyond ChatGPT [00:39:00] Conclusion and final thoughts on AI and ChatGPT

About The Guest

Greg is the founder of Gimmee Info, a company dedicated to making data more accessible and useful. With over 35 years of experience in AI and software development, Greg specializes in leveraging AI technologies like ChatGPT to help small businesses and solopreneurs make better data-driven decisions. His passion for making complex technology easy to use and understand shines through in his practical approach to AI solutions.

Connect With Greg

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gimmeeinfo/)

Resources Shared By Greg

• • the fantasy football service is Basement-Brewed Fantasy Football: https://basementbrewedff.com)
• air quality GPT: https://chatgpt.com/g/g-p6tbi7o2v-gimmee-air-quality)
•  API catalog: there are several but I love Rapid API. They have an API Hub that listeners can go into to look at 40,000+ different APIs for ideas: https://rapidapi.com/products/api-hub/)

About The Author Cary is a seasoned marketing professional and partner in the Bangor, Maine-based advertising and marketing firm Sutherland Weston. He is a certified “They Ask You Answer” coach – a sales and marketing framework developed by Marcus Sheridan designed to help companies stand out as the voice of authority in their industry and drive measurable sales results. His specialties lie in developing practical and tactical strategies to help businesses overcome sales and marketing challenges. Cary is available for coaching, consulting, and strategy engagement with businesses and not-for-profit organizations. Connect with Cary:

• Podcast Website: www.ChatGPTExperiment.com)
• Agency Website: www.SutherlandWeston.com)
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryweston)

LINKEDIN NEWSLETTER The Chat GPT Experiment is also a LinkedIn Newsletter and you can find it here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-chat-gpt-experiment-7110348839919702016/)

MUSIC CREDITS The instrumental music used in this podcast is called “Curious” by Podington Bear. You can contact the artist here: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/)