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This is a podcast for expert entrepreneurs who are tired of winging it and ready to build something more consistent, more structured, and more aligned with how they actually want to work.

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Growth Conversations with Ashley Frank

Welcome to Growth Conversations — a podcast hosted by sales strategist and coach Ashley Frank.

Each week, I dive into the human side of business with real conversations about personal growth, resilience, and reinvention. You’ll hear solo episodes and guest interviews exploring how to lead, sell, and build a business that actually feels good to run.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, team leader, or just figuring out your next step — these episodes are here to help you grow.

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🎙️ Episode 29 |  Using AI Without Losing Your Human Edge

January 13, 20261 min read

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AI is everywhere right now in our inboxes, feeds, content, and workflows. While it promises efficiency and scale, many people are starting to feel overwhelmed, disconnected, and unsure how to use it responsibly.

In this episode of Growth Conversations with Ashley Frank, Ashley explores the growing “AI ick” and the ways over-reliance on automation can quietly hurt trust, relationships, and long-term credibility in business.

You’ll also learn how Ashley uses AI in practical, grounded ways to support productivity, creativity, and decision-making without outsourcing his thinking, voice, or leadership.

Whether you’re actively using AI, experimenting with it, or simply curious about where it’s headed, this episode will help you approach AI with clarity, intention, and balance.

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Ashley Frank is the host of Growth Conversations, a podcast and blog exploring the intersection of business and personal growth. With over 15 years of experience in sales leadership and entrepreneurship, Ashley brings real-world insights, honest stories, and practical strategies to help people grow—not just in business, but as humans.

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