#457 - Kevin Appleby & Graham Arrowsmith - 2025 Plans

Embracing AI and automation in 2025Kevin discusses his plans to implement a new productivity system called "Pillars, Pipelines, and Vaults" (PPV)He discovered PPV from a YouTuber named August Bradley.The system aims to help him better manage his planning, to-do lists, contacts, and knowledge base.Graham shares his excitement about the potential of AI and automation to transform businesses and industries in 2025. Balancing work and personal prioritiesKevin and Graham discuss the importance of balancing work and personal priorities as they get older.They agree that they don't want to fall behind on technology and want to continue learning and growing, but also recognise the value of having a fulfilling life outside of work. Upcoming projects and initiativesKevin shares his plans for Grow CFO, a company he is involved with, to produce a technology innovation report focused on finance-related topics.He explains how AI and data analysis can help organisations optimise their spend management and procurement processes.Graham also discusses his plans to leverage MeclabsAI and automation to develop personalised solutions for a specific market sector. Closing thoughts and future of the podcastAs the meeting comes to a close, Kevin and Graham reflect on the longevity of their podcast, which is approaching its 10th year.They discuss the possibility of continuing the podcast, potentially with the involvement of listeners, and how it provides them with the "freedom of association" that they value. The Next 100 Days Podcast Co-HostsGraham Arrowsmith Graham founded Finely Fettled ten years ago to help business owners and marketers market to affluent and high-net-worth customers. Graham founder of MicroYES, a Partner for MeclabsAI, which combines the world's biggest source of 10,000 marketing experiments with AI. Find Graham on LinkedIn.Kevin Appleby Kevin specialises in finance transformation and implementing business change. He's the COO of GrowCFO, which provides both community and CPD-accredited training designed to grow the next generation of finance leaders. You can find Kevin on LinkedIn and at kevinappleby.comDo you want to be a guest on The Next 100 Days Podcast? Apply here