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The Catalyst for the Trades
Smart Decisions, Big Impact: Teasha Cable’s AI Strategies for Better Business
Ready to level up your decision-making and accelerate growth? In this episode of Catalyst for the Trades, host Jennifer Bagley sits down with Teasha Cable—tech visionary, AI expert, and founder of CModel—to uncover how AI-powered decision intelligence transforms the way businesses operate. Teasha shares the real-world processes, systems, and mindset shifts that move companies from gut-driven calls to strategically sound, data-informed decisions.
Whether you’re leading a team of two or scaling an enterprise, Teasha’s insights on AI integration, practical frameworks, and future-proofing your business will help you optimize operations, reduce costly missteps, and unlock sustainable growth.
Perfect for contractors, entrepreneurs, and forward-thinking business owners who want to turn decision-making into their strongest asset.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome Back & Introduction to Teasha Cable
00:54 – Teasha’s Journey: From VP to AI Innovator
02:47 – Why Gut Instinct Is Not Enough for Business Decisions
04:17 – Small Business: Where to Start With Decision Best Practices
07:33 – From Purpose to Predictable Revenue: Building Strong Business Foundations
10:27 – Making Smarter Decisions With AI: What’s Changed and Why It Matters
14:11 – Buying Software vs. Making Strategic Moves: Avoiding FOMO Decisions
21:51 – The Real Risk of Ignoring AI: Future-Proofing Your Business
24:44 – Decoding AI: Supervised Learning, Generative AI, and Decision Intelligence
28:53 – Agentic AI vs. Traditional Automation: What Business Owners Need to Know
32:18 – When (and When Not) to Automate: Fix the Process Before You Buy the Bot
34:07 – The Impact of Systemic Decision-Making on Growth and Efficiency
38:27 – Tracking, Learning, and Repeating What Works
41:50 – Calculating the True Cost of Inaction
42:48 – Who Needs CModel: Transparency, Leadership, and Adoption
45:34 – The Competitive Edge: Vision, AI Adoption, and the Future of Work
47:07 – Final Thoughts: Thriving in an AI-Driven Business Landscape
51:50 – How to Connect With Teasha Cable & CModel
Guest Details:
Teasha Cable
Title: CEO & Co-Founder, CModel
Background:
Teasha Cable is a leading authority in AI-driven decision intelligence, with 25 years of experience in business operations, product strategy, and tech innovation. She’s worked with some of the world’s largest companies and now empowers businesses of all sizes to make smarter, faster, and more profitable decisions through her platform, CModel.
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