March 21, 2025

#53 - Building a Business with AI - The Future of Entrepreneurship with Phil Chell

Show Notes

Is AI Going to Disrupt Your Job or Help You Scale Your Business Faster? In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Phil Chell, founder and CEO of Hera Waterproofing and Chiron AI, to talk all things AI, entrepreneurship, business growth, and how tech is reshaping the way we build successful companies.

Phil shares what it really takes to build a profitable business in a saturated market. We explore how AI is helping founders reduce startup costs, streamline operations, and scale faster than ever. He breaks down the importance of cash flow management, how to land your first customer, and the value of leveraging your network to grow.

We also get into the personal side of entrepreneurship - dealing with stress, maintaining work-life balance, and learn what Phil risked to go from corporate life to the freedom of building something of his own.

00:00 Trailer

01:05 Freedom and Loneliness in Business

03:43 The Catalyst for Change: Leaving the Corporate World

05:17 Starting a New Business

08:56 Innovative Approaches in the Construction Industry

12:04 Integrating AI: Transforming Business Operations

21:38 Financial Literacy and Business Planning

25:28 Cash Flow Management: Why Cash Is King

32:44 Defining Success in Business

33:47 Investment and Growth

36:46 Valuing a Tech Business

37:54 Hiring and Company Culture