The AI Playbook Billion-Dollar Brands Are Using to Automate & Dominate (And How You Can Too) AI isn't just a tool — it's replacing entire teams. Learn how top brands use it to run sales, ops and marketing 24/7.

By Ben Angel

Key Takeaways

  • Replace your sales team without hiring a closer.
  • Delegate ops and admin so you can focus on growth.
  • Predict your next breakthrough before it happens.

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.

If you think AI is "just a tool," you're already behind. Billion-dollar brands aren't just using it to save time — they're using it to replace entire departments and slash overhead. But here's the real threat most entrepreneurs miss: What happens when your clients realize AI can do 80% of what you offer, without you?

While most are still using AI to brainstorm posts or write rough drafts, the top 1% are quietly building AI teams that run sales, operations, and marketing 24/7. In this video, I'm revealing the exact AI playbook billion-dollar brands are using to automate, dominate and stay miles ahead of everyone else.

Replace your sales team without hiring a closer:
Automate lead research, qualification, email follow-ups and sales call bookings using Salesforce AI and Zapier's Outreach Agent. It's like hiring a top-performing sales rep — without the salary.

Delegate ops and admin so you can focus on growth:
Say goodbye to inbox overload, scattered calendars and endless SOP creation. Tools like Superhuman, Reclaim, Motion and Scribehow give you back your time.

Predict your next breakthrough before it happens:
Don't wait for results to tank before you react. With Google AI Studio, you'll know which content, emails, or funnels are working—and why—so you can double down on what converts.

Whether you're a solopreneur or running a lean team, this AI playbook will help you eliminate inefficiencies, grow faster and future-proof your business — without needing a single line of code. I'll walk you through each step — even if you're just getting started with AI.

Download the free "AI Success Kit" (limited time only). And you'll also get a free chapter from my brand new book, "The Wolf is at the Door — How to Survive and Thrive in an AI-Driven World."

Ben Angel

Entrepreneur Network Contributor

Tackle AI's toughest questions with Ben Angel, mapping the business terrain for 20 years. Master the AI landscape and reach peak productivity and profits with insights from his latest work, "The Wolf is at The Door — How to Survive and Thrive in an AI-Driven World." Click here to download your 'Free AI Success Kit' and get your free chapter from his latest book today.

Want to be an Entrepreneur Leadership Network contributor? Apply now to join.

Business News

FedEx Board Member Selected as New Postmaster General

Former Waste Management CEO David Steiner has been selected as the country's 76th Postmaster General.

Business Ideas

70 Small Business Ideas to Start in 2025

We put together a list of the best, most profitable small business ideas for entrepreneurs to pursue in 2025.

Business News

Warren Buffett Says to Forget About 10,000 Hours of Practice — If You Want to Master Something, Do This Instead

At the 2025 Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting, the "Oracle of Omaha" described the systematic approach to success that has worked so well for him over his storied career.

Business News

Many Small Business Owners Are Still 'Optimistic,' According to a New Survey

A new report from GoDaddy found that despite the current economic climate, 66% of small business owners surveyed still have "positive revenue expectations."

Business News

Klarna Is Hiring Customer Service Agents After AI Couldn't Cut It on Calls, According to the Company's CEO

Klarna released an AI chatbot and implemented an AI-induced hiring freeze last year.

Buying / Investing in Business

Former Zillow Execs Target $1.3T Market

Co-ownership is creating big opportunities for entrepreneurs.

OSZAR »