Aspen Ai Automation

10/15/2025

Yesterday I shared that 60% of companies are wasting their AI investments.

Today, let’s go over why that’s happening

I've watched it happen in companies both big and small:

A business owner or manager hears about AI or is told that they should be using it in their department. They get excited, subscribe to some tools. Maybe ChatGPT Plus, maybe some automation software.

Six months later? Nothing has meaningfully changed.

Here's the pattern:

- They buy tools before understanding their problems
-They skip the strategy phase because it feels like "delay"
- They expect the AI to magically fix inefficient processes
- They don't align AI initiatives with actual business goals

Sound familiar?

BCG's research confirms this pattern: The 5% generating real value START differently.

+They don't start with tools.
+They start with strategy.
+They map processes FIRST.
+They identify specific, measurable opportunities.
+THEN they implement.

This is why I built our AI Readiness Assessment process.

Tomorrow I'll share what the 5% do differently.

But here's my question for you: Have you bought AI tools that aren't delivering? What happened?

10/14/2025

60% of companies are wasting their AI investments. 😳

New research from Boston Consulting Group reveals that:

→ Only 5% of companies are generating REAL value from AI
→ These "future-built" companies are achieving 5X the revenue increases
→ The other 60%? Minimal gains despite substantial spending

The gap between winners and losers is widening.

Here's what interests me: I talk to business owners who think they're "using AI" because they've subscribed to a few tools or maybe had their team play with ChatGPT.

That's not AI strategy. That's experimentation.

And according to BCG, that's exactly why 60% are seeing no real results.

The 5% who ARE winning? They have something different.

More on that this week...

Are you in the 5% or the 60%? Drop a comment below.

10/10/2025

BCG research shows 60% of companies are generating minimal value from AI despite investing. The 5% who are 'future-built' are achieving 5x the revenue increases. The gap is widening fast. Where does your business stand?

Schedule your AI readiness consultation now.

Future-built companies are pulling away, riding transforming investment and the new wave of agents. Others need to move now.

09/15/2025

Essential reading for every SMB considering AI automation

This McKinsey analysis of 50+ real AI implementations reveals why 'agents aren't always the answer' - exactly what we've been telling our Idaho and Utah clients. The key insight? It's not about the technology, it's about redesigning your workflows first.

Companies that rush to implement AI tools without understanding their processes often waste money and lose trust. But those who start with our systematic evaluation approach? They're seeing real ROI.

The article highlights 6 critical lessons that directly validate our methodology:
✅ Focus on workflows, not tools
✅ Start with process mapping (our specialty)
✅ Invest in proper evaluation and training
✅ Build trust through transparency

This is why we offer complimentary AI Readiness Assessments - to help regional businesses avoid the common pitfalls that McKinsey documents here. Before you invest in AI, invest in understanding how it fits your actual business needs.
Ready to do AI automation the right way? Let's talk about your workflow first. 💡

A successful agentic AI deployment isn’t easy to achieve. We look at six key factors your business should consider when deploying your own program.

08/27/2025

What if your business could run smoothly even when you're not there?

AI agents work the night shift - processing orders, scheduling appointments, sending follow-ups, organizing data. You work normal hours, they handle the overflow.

How will you put AI to work?

08/25/2025

What if you could automate all of these by next month?

What would you do with your newly found time?

08/25/2025

Excited to help Idaho and Utah businesses discover how AI automation can transform their operations. Based locally, serving all of Eastern Idaho. What business process takes up most of your admin time? Let's talk about automating it.