Episode 14 | Hosts: Trev Warnke, Joe Rouse, Danny Mullen

🔥 Why This Episode Matters

Artificial intelligence is everywhere — but what does it really mean for service-based entrepreneurs? In this episode, the hosts break down how they’re using AI in their businesses today, where it falls short, and how human connection will always win. This conversation is a roadmap for entrepreneurs who want to adapt, thrive, and lead in the AI era without losing their personal touch.

👤 Meet the Hosts

• Trev Warnke — Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | Website

• Joe Rouse — Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | Website

• Danny Mullen — LinkedIn | Website

📌 What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• The real capabilities (and limits) of AI in business.

• How entrepreneurs are using AI as a coach, strategist, and assistant.

• Where AI falls short in service industries and why human touch is irreplaceable.

• The risks of big business monopolizing AI for profit.

• How to build a “human + AI stack” for growth and relevance.

• Practical strategies to stay personal, profitable, and ahead of the curve.

🧩 Episode Summary

In Episode 14 of the Brotherhood Beyond Business Podcast, Trev Warnke, Joe Rouse, and Danny Mullen unpack the rise of AI and its impact on service-based businesses.

The hosts share real-world ways they’re using AI — from copywriting and sales training to decision-making support. But they also highlight where AI falls short: building trust, offering empathy, and creating true connection.

The conversation explores the potential risks of AI monopolies and the ethical concerns that come with them. Most importantly, it emphasizes how service-based entrepreneurs can thrive by doubling down on what AI can’t replicate: human connection, community, and care.

This episode equips business owners with the tools to integrate AI without becoming robotic — leveraging technology while staying rooted in authenticity.

🕒 Episode Timestamps

• [00:00] Welcome and introduction

• [01:30] Our AI use cases: copywriting, sales training, decision support

• [07:00] Where AI falls short in service-based businesses

• [15:00] The “Human AI Stack” explained

• [20:00] Big business, monopoly power & the AI profit push

• [29:00] Ethical & societal concerns

• [36:00] Doubling down on human connection & community

• [44:00] Final thoughts: hope vs hype in the AI era

💡 Quote Highlight

“AI can help you work faster, but only humans can truly care. That’s your competitive edge.”

🚀 Next Steps

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