This podcast episode presents four case studies illustrating the practical applications of AI in retail and branding. The first showcases AlgaeCal's use of AI to analyze product reviews, resulting in a 15-74% conversion rate improvement. Second, Walmart's "Trend to Product" AI solution reduced their design-to-production cycle by 70%. Third, a non-retail example details significant cost savings ($92,000) from using AI to draft a legal contract. Finally, Johnson & Johnson's experience highlights the importance of prioritizing AI initiatives, reducing 900 projects to a smaller, more effective set. The episode concludes with a recommendation for an AI job resilience self-assessment.