What If AI Actually Made Your Work More Human?

Eric Goldman
Jul 10
4 min read

AI Isn't the Threat—It's the Opportunity

Most small business owners I know aren’t afraid of AI. They’re overwhelmed by it. The market is flooded with AI systems that promise efficiency, automation, and scale. But many of these solutions feel generic, complicated, or designed to replace human talent. That’s not how we work at AI Growth Advisors.

Our mission is simple: deliver human-centered AI consulting services that help you automate what can be automated so you can focus on what matters most—the work only humans can do.

In this post, we’ll explore how AI training, custom GPT development, and AI business strategy can empower you to enhance, not replace, your workforce. We’ll also walk you through how AI systems, when implemented thoughtfully, can help you scale your operations, serve clients better, and boost team satisfaction.

What Is a Human-Centered AI Strategy?

A human-centered approach to AI starts with one question: what work do you do that truly requires a human touch?

From there, we help you identify repetitive, time-consuming tasks that AI can handle—from scheduling to document generation to basic customer support. The goal isn’t to eliminate jobs. It’s to elevate the work your people do.

This is where a custom AI solution comes in.

Custom AI Solutions: Built for Your Business

Out-of-the-box tools can only take you so far. A custom AI tool, trained on your business's tone, FAQs, and internal processes, provides:

Smarter customer support: Answer client questions 24/7
Sales enablement: Prep reps with tailored information
Internal efficiency: Automate task management, summarize meeting notes, and surface knowledge

With support from an AI consulting services company like ours, we build a custom AI solutions and ensure they align with your goals.

Why AI Training Programs Matter

AI tools are only as effective as the people using them. That’s why we offer AI training programs tailored to your team’s skill levels. Topics include:

AI business strategy for non-technical leaders
How to create custom GPTs and fine-tune them
Use cases for the best AI systems by department (sales, ops, admin, etc.)
Workflow design for implementing AI solutions

These aren’t one-size-fits-all sessions. Each training is customized based on your business needs and employee roles.

Create Custom AI Solutions That Do the Work You Shouldn’t

Let’s face it—you didn’t start your business to manage admin tasks, transcribe meetings, or dig through email threads. AI can automate these tasks so your time and energy go toward:

Solving client problems
Developing products and services
Building relationships

Our process helps you:

Define the most valuable work only you can do
Identify tasks that drain time but don’t add value
Match AI solutions that support your workflow

We then create a custom GPT which is a version of a tool like chatGPT, but tailored to your needs. Then, we train it to understand your company, what it does, and how to help.

AI in Business Strategy: Smarter, Not Harder

An effective AI strategy isn’t about deploying the most advanced tools. It’s about solving real problems. Here’s how we develop AI strategy for business:

1. Discovery: Understand your goals, processes, and challenges

2. AI Audit: Identify low-hanging fruit for automation and areas of high friction

3. Custom Solution Design: Select or build the best AI systems for the job

4. Implementation & Training: Ensure your team can use and trust the tech

This is what differentiates AI Growth Advisors from other AI consulting services—we bridge the gap between concept and execution.

Examples of Human-Centered AI in Action

Here are a few case studies of businesses that transformed their work using our approach:

1. Professional Services Firm

Problem: Time-consuming meeting prep and follow-up

Solution: Custom GPT that summarized Zoom calls, drafted recap emails, and prepped talking points

Result: 10+ hours/week saved, stronger client relationships

2. Healthcare Advisor Business

Problem: Manual intake and reporting

Solution: AI system integrated with Google Forms and Docs to automate workflows

Result: Increased client capacity without hiring more staff

3. Marketing Agency

Problem: Proposal generation slowed by inconsistent formatting

Solution: Custom GPT trained on winning proposals

Result: 60% faster turnaround, higher win rate

AI Tools Directory: Your Shortcut to the Best AI Systems

You don’t have time to test hundreds of tools. That’s why we created the AI Tools Directory — a curated list of 250+ best-in-class tools by function including writing tools, image creation, video production, deep research, social media managers, and many more.

Each tool includes a short description, pricing info, and what it does best. If you’re wondering how to create a presentation or which tool to automate a workflow, this is the place to start.

The Future of Work Is Human + AI

When used thoughtfully, AI can make your work more human. You get more time, more clarity, and more creative energy to focus on what really matters. We’re not here to sell you a robot to replace your team. We’re here to build custom AI solutions and AI systems that free up your people to be their best.