613 - Turn AI Chaos Into Client Results, Fast with Kate vanderVoort
Why you should listen
- Kate breaks down exactly where to start—without chasing shiny tools.
- Learn how to build AI systems they’ll actually adopt.
- Kate shares how to train GPTs on your tone and strategy.
If AI still feels overwhelming, like you’re already behind or unsure where to start, you’re not alone. In this episode, I speak with Kate vanderVoort from Social Mediology, who helps consultants move beyond shiny tools and build practical AI systems that actually save time. Kate explains why most businesses struggle with AI and how to fix it by starting with the right foundation.
You’ll walk away with a clear picture of what actually works, what to avoid, and how to make AI a useful part of your business without the overwhelm. If you're ready to cut through the noise and use AI in a way that supports your team and goals, this episode is for you.
Key Highlights
- Why AI Tools Alone Don’t Deliver Result - Kate explains how real ROI comes from systems, not tools—and why many businesses are starting in the wrong place.
- The 10 Documents Every Business Needs Before Using AI - These include your voice, tone, ideal client, offers, and more. Without these, AI outputs will feel generic and misaligned.
- How to Train Your AI Dream Team - Kate shares how she creates custom GPTs for tasks like proposals, social posts, podcast prep—and even team onboarding.
- Stop Automating Chaos—Fix the Backend First - AI on the front line (e.g., bots and customer chat) only works if your internal workflows are sorted first.
- Using Tasks in ChatGPT for Personal Productivity - Kate’s daily task automation shows how AI can coach you, remind you, and even suggest smarter delegation—automatically.
About Kate vanderVoort
Kate vanderVoort is Founder and CEO of Social Mediology and the AI Success Lab and host of the AI Grapple Podcast. She is a digital strategy expert with over 30 years experience in online and offline marketing and business development. For 15 years she has specialised in growing and activating online customer communities on social media and more recently, works with companies to integrate AI into their marketing and business operations.
Resources and Links
- Socialmediology.com.au
- Kate's LinkedIn profile
- Facebook Group: AI Success Lab
- The AI Grapple podcast
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