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Ep 194 Ways To Use AI In Your Product Business With Dean Johnston

Author
Nicole Higgins
Published
Thu 03 Jul 2025
Episode Link
https://thebuyerandretailcoach.com/start-scale-succeed-podcast/

In this value-packed episode, Nicole Higgins sits down with Dean Johnson—AI consultant, and experienced product business founder—to dive into the game-changing ways artificial intelligence is transforming product businesses. 

Whether you're a founder at the start of your journey or running an established e-commerce brand, you’ll learn actionable strategies for using AI to streamline operations, save time, and scale efficiently without losing that crucial human connection.

Highlights include 

Smart ways to use AI for inventory forecasting, automating reporting, customer service, and content creation


The strengths of custom ChatGPTs for more intuitive, tailored results


Workflow automation using tools like Make.com  


Integrating AI with Shopify 


Leveraging AI while maintaining authenticity and personal connection with your customers


Practical steps to map your business workflows and identify automation opportunities


Using AI for deep trend research and actionable business insights

Key Takeaways:


Start by mapping your business workflows to identify where AI and automation will help the most.


Focus on repetitive, data-heavy tasks—freeing yourself and your team to focus on creativity and customer relationships.


ChatGPT’s custom GPT feature is a powerful way to make business analysis fast and personalized.


Trend research and strategic planning can be augmented with AI, 

Links 

https://www.gorgias.com/

https://www.make.com/en

https://n8n.io/ai/

Guest Dean Johnston

https://aiefficiencyhubb.com/

https://www.instagram.com/deanjohnstonai

https://www.tiktok.com/@deanjohnstonai

https://form.typeform.com/to/izHind8W

Host Nicole Higgins 

The Buyer and retail coach 

Nicole Higgins Links 

https://www.instagram.com/thebuyerandretailcoach/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolehigginsuk/

https://thebuyerandretailcoach.com/

https://thebuyerandretailcoach.com/newsletter-sign-up/

https://thebuyerandretailcoach.com/free-discovery-call/

https://thebuyerandretailcoach.com/blog/

Sponsor 

Neon Digital Clicks 

Are you ready to scale your ecommerce store?This episode is brought to you by Neon Digital Clicks, the agency dedicated to helping kids’ and family brands achieve explosive growth with high-performing digital marketing campaigns.

Neon’s new Runway to Results programme is a revolutionary paid-advertising service that will help you understand your brand’s true potential and reach the heights of success you dream of.

Over the course of 60 days, Neon’s expert team will test and optimise your Meta and Google ad accounts to establish your business KPIs and optimum Cost Per Acquisition. 

At the end of the Runway period, they’ll analyse your data to establish what profitable scaling looks like and arm you with knowledge, confidence and a clear plan for the next phase of your growth.

If you’re ready to elevate your e-commerce game, Neon is the navigator you need on your flight deck.

https://runwaytoresults.com/

https://neondigitalclicks.co.uk/

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