I thought it was a badge of honor


From 2021 to 2024, I had a team of 3-8 contractors at any given time.

And I wore that like a badge of HONOR🏅

More team members = more success... right?

At least that's what I thought until 12 months ago – when 2 of my core team members moved on within months of each other.

My first instinct?

Panic. Post job listings. Start interviewing.

But then I paused.

I'd just spent the summer learning AI strategies from Brittany Long at my Vancouver team retreat, and a little voice in my head whispered: "What if you didn't replace them right away?"

So I decided to experiment.

Could AI fill these gaps, even temporarily?

Fast forward to today, and I still haven't rehired for those positions.

ChatGPT and Claude have become my new copywriter and marketing assistants.

Instead of rehiring, AI now helps me with:

âś… Writing content (emails, captions, sales pages)

âś… Analyzing customer in-take data and ideating messaging angles

âś… Brainstorming new offers and marketing strategies

âś… Even repurposing my existing content into new formats

What I once saw as a potential setback has turned into one of the best business decisions I've made.

And the best part? I can teach you exactly how I did it.

Brittany and I are hosting a free AI workshop on Tuesday where she'll break down 6 ways AI can save you time and increase sales – without needing a massive team.

(Hello 7-figure sales as a solopreneur, am I right?)

đź“… When? Tuesday, March 4 at 2 PM ET

đź’» Where? Online (yup, there's a replay – so sign up)

🎟️ Cost? Free

👉 Save your seat here for 6 ways you can use AI to earn more (even with zero team and zero time).​

See you live on Tuesday,

~ Elise

P.S. If you've ever wished you had an extra set of hands in your business but don't want to go through the hiring and training process, AI can be that extra support. ​

​Register here even if you can't make it live—we'll send you the replay!

Elise Darma, Online Educator For Small Business Owners

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