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Because sometimes the next opportunity isn't something new. It's seeing what you already have differently.

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Sounds like a happy customer, doesn’t it?

Well… that customer was me.

And the help came from my AI. 😆

Yesterday, we were digging into market research for my business. Looking at what creators struggle with, what they’ve already tried, and where my work could be genuinely useful.

I was enjoying myself. There was plenty to question, connect, and explore.

Then we arrived at a slightly less comfortable question:

Could someone get part of the help I offer from their AI, too?

Interesting turn of events for a conversation that was supposed to help my business. 😅

But here’s what caught my attention.

The things I appreciated sounded suspiciously like things we promise our customers:

Save time.
Make it easier.
Help them get unstuck.

Whether we sell a resource, a template, or a service, those are good things to offer.
They’re also things people can find in more than one place.

And as a customer, I don’t necessarily begin by comparing everything available.
Sometimes I just reach for the help that’s already right there.

Which means my little “thank goodness this exists” moment was worth examining from the other side.

What, exactly, was I glad I didn’t have to figure out alone?

That’s where this gets interesting for the creator in me.

Beyond “it saved me time,” what was I actually trying to do?
What made this particular help useful enough to keep using?

Which leaves me with another question...

I happily turn to my AI for all sorts of help.

Yet there are still moments when I want a particular person involved.

What makes me choose them?

Next week in the Playground, I’m looking at my own choices: when I keep talking to my AI, and when I go looking for human help.

Because “I want a person” and “I want that person” aren’t quite the same thing. 👀

See you again in the Playground next week! ​Stéphanie

P.S. AI: partner or competitor? I started the chat with one. Then wondered if I was also talking to the other. 👀

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NOTE: I'm moving things around in the backend to make room for a new project. Can you help me spot "bad experiences" regarding my site, your members' area, communications, or whatever? I would really appreciate your help with this! It will make it so much easier for me to fix and improve everything that needs attention. Thank you!

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