Fired the Intern: A True Story of AI, Chaos, and Control

Ever feel like you're stuck doing intern-level tasks in your own business? In this unforgettable, story-driven episode, Kim walks you through a real-life transformation—from administrative chaos and chargeback panic to clarity and control—all powered by AI.


This week, we're not just talking about AI tools. We're showing you how to fire the intern and hire the assistant—without adding headcount. Whether you're tired of sorting emails, chasing customer refunds, or cleaning up after your overworked team, this is your moment to reclaim your CEO mindset.






What You’ll Learn:

• How AI can automate repetitive admin tasks (likeinbox sorting, social scheduling, and invoice generation)
• How to set up AI-powered systems to defendyour business from chargebacks and disputes
• Why mindset—not just technology—is the trueunlock for small business growth
• A dramatized, Shonda-style audio story thatbrings these lessons to life with humor, tension, and real-world stakes

 


Episode Highlights:

• 00:00 – The Friday Breakdown: Chaos, chargebacks, and intern mayhem
• 10:00 – Enter the AI Assistant: Tools that work while you rest
• 20:00 – The CEO Comeback: One shift that changedeverything

 


Tools Mentioned in This Episode:


1.      ChatGPT (https://chat.openai.com/) [https://chatgpt.com/]
Your always-on writing assistant. Use it to auto-draft emails, generate social media posts, create newsletter content, and more.


2.      SaneBox (https://www.sanebox.com/) [https://www.sanebox.com/]
Email inbox management powered by AI. It sorts unimportant emails into folders and prioritizes what matters—saving you hours every week.


3.      Zapier (https://zapier.com/) [https://zapier.com/]
The ultimate automation tool that connects your apps and workflows. Use it to create automations like “if someone books a meeting, send a follow-up email.”


4.      Stripe Radar (https://stripe.com/radar) [https://stripe.com/radar]
An AI-powered fraud detection system for Stripe users. It monitors and flags suspicious activity on your transactions in real-time to help reduce chargebacks.


5.      Notion (https://www.notion.so/) [https://www.notion.com/]
Your second brain for organizing customer data, receipts, content plans, and chargeback documentation. Bonus: integrates beautifully with Zapier.


 


Challenge of the Week:


Pick one intern-level task you've been doing far too long—drafting emails, posting on social, or processing refunds. Fireyourself from it.



Then choose one AI tool to take it over.


Tag @SmallBusinessBigAI on LinkedIn and use the hashtag #FiredTheIntern to share what you automated!


 


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Music Credit: “I Am with You” by Dream Cave; EpidemicSound via iStock.com


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