Up In The AI

    Every week, James Killick and Tanya break down what's actually working in AI for business. With real costs, real timelines and real P&Ls. So you know exactly what works before you spend a cent.

    With James Killick & Tanya

    New episodes every Thursday

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    Episode 1

    Before You Install OpenClaw... Watch This

    Every AI influencer is hyping OpenClaw. Very few are talking about the risks. James and Tanya break down what OpenClaw actually is, how it works, security concerns, real setup complexity and whether it can actually replace a PA, ops manager or run a business autonomously.

    37m 43s17 Feb 2026
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    Episode 2

    Claude Code + Cowork: The Real AI Advantage

    Claude Code isn't hype. It's how serious operators use AI. Breaks down what Claude Code actually is, how it's different from ChatGPT-style tools and why power users are switching. How to monetise intellectual property using AI agents, skills and structured workflows.

    25m 55s11 Feb 2026
    Claude CodeCoworkAI workflows
    Episode 3

    Why Vibe Coding Isn't as Easy as Influencers Say

    Vibe coding sounds easy. It isn't. What vibe coding really is, where it works, where it falls apart. How AI tools like Lovable and Cursor are changing development, why developers still matter and how businesses can use vibe coding to get a real edge.

    27m 53s3 Feb 2026
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    Episode 4

    AI Agents Are Failing at Scale. Here's Why

    95% of AI agents failed last year. What AI agents actually are, why so many are sitting in a graveyard, and how business owners should really be thinking about them in 2026. Calls BS on fully autonomous agents, explains hidden API cost risks.

    21m 58s28 Jan 2026
    AI agentsautomationAPI costs
    Episode 5

    How to Get Ahead of 99% of AI Users in 2026

    Most AI advice will leave you behind in 2026. Calls BS on the biggest AI myths, explains why most AI initiatives fail, and walks through what beginners, intermediates, and experts should actually focus on. Based on building and scaling AI systems inside real businesses.

    32m 40s20 Jan 2026
    AI strategybeginner guideAI myths
    Episode 6

    Most Businesses Get AI Lead Gen Completely Wrong

    AI isn't fixing your lead problem. It's exposing bad sales systems. Breaks down AI lead generation, calls BS on myths burning brands and killing response rates. Where AI lead gen actually works and how to combine AI with human thinking.

    28m 43s13 Jan 2026
    lead generationsalesAI marketing
    Episode 7

    Top 10 AI Tools in 2026 That'll Earn You Money

    Most AI "money tools" are pure BS. Tested so you don't have to. The top 10 AI tools everyone says will make you money in 2026. Which can realistically be monetised, which only work if you already have skills and where the real opportunities still exist.

    53m 31s6 Jan 2026
    AI toolsmonetisationtool reviews
    Episode 8

    The 2026 AI Trends That Will Blindside You

    AI is about to flood the internet with noise and most solopreneurs won't survive it. The AI trends that actually matter heading into 2026. Covers Dead Internet Theory, why human connection and real-world authority are becoming the only moat.

    33m 57s30 Dec 2025
    AI trends2026 predictionsDead Internet Theory
    Episode 9

    Influencer AI Advice: What's BS and What Actually Works

    From faceless channels to prompt engineering courses. Rates every major influencer-pushed AI monetisation strategy on real ROI. Covers ChatGPT, prompt courses, faceless AI content, AI automation agencies, AI image generation, virtual influencers, productivity courses, vibe coding.

    48m 17s23 Dec 2025
    influencer adviceBS or No BSAI monetisation
    Episode 10

    Why AI Won't Let You Work Less (And That's Good News)

    The promise: automate everything and work 4 hours a week. The reality: AI amplifies hard work, it doesn't replace it. Why the "AI will do it all" myth is dangerous, how to build AI systems that actually work, and the orchestrator mindset that wins.

    38m 14s23 Dec 2025
    AI productivityorchestrator mindsetautomation myths
    Episode 11

    Selling AI Responsibly: The Hard Conversations

    If you're ethical, you should be selling AI. Not leaving it to scammers. Breaks down AI ethics, job displacement and why the hard conversations about the future of work matter more than ever. Covers business owner responsibility and how to sell AI responsibly.

    13m 33s23 Dec 2025
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    Episode 12

    You're Already Behind On AI (Here's How to Catch Up)

    Why engaging with AI is critical and how the gap is rapidly growing for businesses not adapting. Honest insights debunking bad advice while keeping the human element central. Covers creating your first custom GPT, implementing AI, and making money with AI.

    22m 15s23 Dec 2025
    getting startedAI adoptioncustom GPT
    Episode 13

    Why AI Isn't Making You Money Yet (AI Agency Mistakes)

    Cuts through the noise exposing falsehoods spread by "50k per month agencies." What is genuinely working in AI for business, ethical ways to use AI, services that truly improve people's lives. Exposes AI business mistakes that cause 95% failure rates.

    31m 34s23 Dec 2025
    AI agenciesmonetisation mistakesAI business
    Episode 14

    AI Personal Brand: Why Everyone Sounds the Same (And How to Stand Out)

    AI has made everyone sound the same. Why an AI personal brand is the difference between being invisible and getting paid. Covers the Power of One framework, practical strategies for AI content creation, and how to build an audience with AI while maintaining authenticity.

    27m 1s23 Dec 2025
    personal brandingcontent creationPower of One
    Episode 15

    The AI Gold Rush: 4 Real Ways to Get Paid (Not the BS)

    The AI gold rush is here but most people are digging in the wrong place. 4 real ways to turn AI into income: coaching, consulting, agency, and education. How to pick your path based on existing experience, avoid the biggest pitfalls, and start getting paid.

    50m 49s23 Dec 2025
    AI incomecoachingconsulting

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