How I’m Using AI in 2026 So Far
I walk through how I’m currently using AI inside my business and what I’m learning as I go. I share a few specific ways it’s been useful so far, along with a challenge I created to get more intentional about how I use it.
I’ll be honest, I don’t consider myself an early adopter when it comes to technology. It’s not something I naturally gravitate toward. But after hearing a compelling argument about how businesses that ignore AI right now may end up in the same position as those that ignored the internet, I decided to take it seriously.
So this is not a “perfect system” episode. This is a real look at how I’m learning, testing, and building a working understanding of AI in real time.
If you’ve been hesitant to explore AI or you’re not sure where it actually fits in your business, this will give you a practical starting point without overcomplicating it.
Key Takeaways
• AI is a tool to support how you work, not replace you
• Ignoring AI right now may put businesses at a disadvantage
• Synthesizing information is one of the most practical use cases
• AI can help bring clarity to data and decision-making
• Context significantly improves the quality of output
• Treat AI like something you need to train and refine
• It can be useful as a thinking and planning partner
• You don’t need to master it, you need to start using it
• Structured practice accelerates learning
• The goal is better clarity, not less thinking
Cheering You On,
M
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Michelle Kline is the founder of DogCo Launch, and the host of the DogCo Secrets Podcast. Michelle spends her time helping pet care companies in the industry grow and scale their teams, increase their revenue, and increase personal profits - all while protecting their time. Learn more about Michelle here.
