8 Ways Entrepreneurs Are Using AI to Get Real Results
AI technology is growing fast, with 35% of businesses using it by 2022. Entrepreneurs are not just testing AI; they’re using it to save time, cut costs, and grow their businesses. This isn’t about theories or future ideas. These are real success stories from people who are making it work right now. Here’s how they’re doing it:
1. AI Sales Team Generates $30 Million in 90 Days
Isabella Bedoya and Chase Fowler, co-CEOs of Infinite AI, created an AI sales system that made 65,000 calls and brought in $30 million for a lending client. One client went from making 200 calls daily to 1,800 automated calls, landing two deals on the first day.
Their system costs $2,000 per month and takes only 3–4 hours per week to manage. It automates the entire sales process.
How to Start: Add AI-powered calls and texts to your sales system. Track your results and expand as you see success.
2. Grant Writing System Saves 30 Hours Per Proposal
Dr. Denise Turley at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce uses an AI tool that creates complete grant proposals in minutes. This system saves 30 hours of work per proposal and over 100 hours weekly for her team. It’s trained to match their specific writing style and ensures every proposal stays consistent.
How to Start: Train AI on your past successful documents, then build templates for different types of grants. You could unlock significant time savings and funding opportunities.
3. Personal Branding System Doubles Client Capacity
Kristina Flynn of StoryEngine uses AI to guide clients through her branding process. AI reduced her client workload from 30–50 hours to less than 5 hours per project. This faster process helped her earn an extra $10,000 monthly. She also created K-Bot to generate leads from her social media followers.
How to Start: Use AI tools to create client questionnaires and templates. Automate parts of your process to save time while keeping quality high.
4. Fashion Trend Analyzer Boosts Engagement by 30%
Valeriya Pilkevich from mixNmatch built an AI tool to scan fashion news and find relevant stories. This tool saves 10 hours of research per week and helps them share fashion updates quickly, increasing their Instagram engagement by 30%.
How to Start: Pick news sources, set up an RSS feed, and use AI to turn the news into content. Sharing updates faster can keep your audience engaged.
5. AI Bookkeeper Saves 90% of Processing Time
Marie Speakman uses “Jack,” an AI bookkeeper that automates data entry and basic bookkeeping tasks. It saves her clients over 30 hours per month and achieves near-perfect accuracy. This reduces the need for outsourcing and makes financial management easier.
How to Start: Begin with automating tasks like invoice processing. Then expand to handling receipts and validating data.
6. Podcast Production Costs Drop by 80%
Krystle Church transformed her podcast workflow using AI tools. She replaced costly editors and writers with Descript, which lets her edit episodes in 15 minutes. AI tools also create show notes and social media clips, saving her time and money.
How to Start: Use AI for transcription and basic editing. Add tools for show notes and social media content creation as you grow.
7. Social Media AI Increases Workshop Sales by 20%
Claire Farwell, an AI educator, uses tools like Descript and Supergrow to create and schedule content. Her system saves 10 hours weekly and has boosted LinkedIn engagement by 30%, added newsletter subscribers, and increased workshop bookings by 20%.
How to Start: Automate posting on one social media platform first. Focus on consistent and efficient content creation.
8. AI Sales System Closes $100K in Deals
Dr. Nici Sweaney built an AI system for outreach, proposal writing, and follow-ups. This setup costs $130 monthly, saves 100 hours per month, and generated $100,000 in two months. It automates client communication and ensures her team is always prepared.
How to Start: Start with simple outreach tools. Add proposal automation and follow-ups. Test what works and scale up.
Real Results from AI
These entrepreneurs show what’s possible when AI is used effectively. They’ve saved time, cut costs, and increased revenue. The key is to start small, test the tools, and improve as you go. You don’t need to be an expert—just focus on one process and keep refining it.
By following these examples, you can use AI to create real results for your business too.
