Podcast Guest

Steven Tann | AI & Business Systems Expert

The anti-guru AI guest who brings real stories from the trenches, hard numbers, and zero fluff.

7,000+ Businesses Helped|15+ AI Apps Built|10+ Years in the Trenches
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What I Talk About

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The AI Demo vs Reality Gap: Why Most Businesses Fail at Implementation

Everyone's seen the slick AI demo on Twitter. Almost nobody is getting ROI from it. I'll break down why most AI rollouts stall, what separates the businesses actually making money from automation, and the practical playbook for going from demo to production without setting fire to your stack.

The AI Black Hole: Why Buying More Software Isn't Fixing Your Business

For SMB and business audiences. Most owners are stuck buying tool after tool, hoping the next one finally connects the dots. I'll explain why the problem isn't software, it's strategy, and how to architect a single system that actually moves the needle.

The Death of the Solo Founder: How to Use AI and VAs to Clone Yourself

For overworked SMB founders. I'll share the exact playbook I use to combine AI automations with trained offshore talent to handle 80% of daily operations, so you can stop working in the business and start working on it.

Why Your Support Desk is Killing Your Margin

Answering helpdesk tickets is a race to the bottom. I'll explain why proactive retention beats reactive support every single time. I'll show your listeners how to use simple data triggers to spot churn before the client even knows they're unhappy, and how to build a support system that actually adds value instead of just putting out fires.

The Truth About Offshore Talent

The reality of building a global team that doesn't ghost you. I've placed hundreds of VAs and managed massive offshore teams. I'll tell your audience exactly why their Upwork hires keep failing, and the exact management structure they need to build a team that actually understands their business and drives scale.

The Sales Automation Trap

Why most agencies are automating themselves out of sales. I'll break down the difference between using automation to facilitate a conversation and using it to replace one. We'll cover the exact hybrid sales model that took us from zero to scaling 1,200+ businesses, and why the human touch at the bottom of the funnel is more important than ever.

From Breakable to Scalable to Saleable

The messy, unfiltered story of my agency journey. How I went from working 80-hour weeks putting out fires, to finally building systems that worked without me, to actually exiting the business. If your audience wants the real, unvarnished truth about what it takes to stop being a glorified freelancer and build an asset you can actually sell, this is it. No guru fluff, just the scars and the playbook.

No Guru Fluff. Just What Works.

I'm the VP of Revenue & Partnerships at Rozi Academy and GHL Star Boys. I've helped scale over 1,200 agencies. I don't talk about "game-changing synergies" or "empowering thought leaders." I talk about maths, margins, and the actual day-to-day reality of running a profitable agency. If you want a guest who brings real stories, hard numbers, and actionable frameworks, I'm your bloke.

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